
09/24/2025
Here are some of the main lessons and ideas from Girl Code that stood out:
Connection & Collaboration over Competition:
Leyba emphasizes that one of the fiercest moves a female entrepreneur can make is to genuinely support other women. Showing up, being real, sharing the messy, celebrating victories — these build stronger networks and also strengthen your own character.
Eradicating Jealousy & Comparison:
The book pushes against the comparison trap. Jealousy tends to erode confidence and peace; instead, the suggestion is to celebrate others, shift mindset, use compliments, and realize success is not a finite resource.
Rediscovering & Realigning with Your Why:
Understanding why you do what you do — what drives you, what makes you passionate — is central. This helps sustain motivation and gives clarity when decisions get hard.
Authenticity & Self-Promotion:
Authenticity isn’t optional; it’s powerful. Leyba encourages women to own their voices, tell their stories, and let their uniqueness be their “formula,” rather than copying someone else. Self-promotion becomes a form of self-worth, not arrogance.
Supportive Mindset: Giving Without Keeping Score:
True connection is less about keeping score (“I did this, so now you owe me that”) and more about genuine giving, cheering others on, and receiving joy in others’ wins. When you give from a place of authenticity, you grow — and relationships become richer.
Courage to Lean into Desire & Dreams:
Leyba doesn’t shy away from encouraging women to own their dreams and desires — even when it feels risky. The sooner you admit them to yourself, the sooner you can take steps toward them. Delaying because of fear or waiting for a “perfect time” tends to keep those dreams from ever seeing light.
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