Local author, educator, and girl-power champion Jeanne McPhillips announces the launch of her groundbreaking new book, Be Your Own Hero, an empowering guide designed to help young women step into their confidence, own their stories, and lead with courage. Already earning 5‐star reviews for its blend of honest storytelling and practical tools, Be Your Own Hero is fast becoming a must‐read for college women, recent graduates, and young professionals navigating life’s big transitions.
Bestselling author, educator, and women’s empowerment advocate Jeanne McPhillips has released her new book, Be Your Own Hero, a powerful and practical guide for young women who are ready to stop doubting themselves and start leading their own lives with confidence and purpose.
Blending honest storytelling with actionable tools, Be Your Own Hero speaks directly to college women, recent graduates, and young professionals facing imposter syndrome, pressure to “have it all figured out,” and the challenges of building a life and career on their own terms. Early readers have praised the book with 5‐star reviews for its voice, vulnerability, and real-world guidance.
“I wrote Be Your Own Hero for every young woman who has ever questioned whether she’s enough,” says McPhillips. “You don’t have to wait for someone to rescue you, promote you, or validate you. You already have the power to rewrite your story—and I’m here to give you the playbook and cheer you on.”
Rooted in girl power and faith, the book encourages readers to:
● Rewrite limiting narratives and embrace their “boss queen” potential.
● Build self-trust and resilience in the face of rejection, comparison, and fear.
● Navigate transitions—from college to career, from “good girl” to authentic
leader.
● Create a personal vision of success that feels aligned, meaningful, and
sustainable.
McPhillips brings a unique perspective as an educator and mentor who teaches business to artists and designers at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where she helps ignite entrepreneurial thinking in the next generation of creative leaders. Through her company SuperGirlls LLC and her empowerment summits, she has inspired thousands of women and girls to step into leadership, own their voice, and build their own path to success.
“I believe in girl power first,” McPhillips says. “God put me on this earth to cheerlead
women into their boss queen selves, help them shine their crowns, and rule. This book is
my love letter and my rallying cry to the next generation of heroes.”
A visionary leader at the intersection of business, higher education, and creative innovation, McPhillips has more than 15 years of senior executive experience driving business growth and digital transformation for major multichannel brands. She holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BBA from The College of William and Mary, and is known for bridging the worlds of executive leadership, creative entrepreneurship, and academia.
When she’s not on campus or online teaching, mentoring, and speaking, Jeanne is rooted in her close-knit Italian family life in Spring Lake, NJ. Married to her “Irish rogue” husband James, she’s a proud mom to her son Mark, 27, who’s launched his own adventure in Los Angeles.
Local outlets will find Be Your Own Hero especially timely as communities focus on mental health, women’s leadership, and graduation-season readiness. The book offers a compelling local success story and a practical resource for young women across the Jersey Shore and beyond.
About the Author
Jeanne McPhillips is a visionary leader, bestselling author, and empowerment advocate at the intersection of business, higher education, and creative innovation. Her bestselling book Be Your Own Hero has earned 5‐star reviews for its blend of honest storytelling and practical tools for women’s empowerment. She is the founder of SuperGirlls LLC, through which she has led empowerment summits for thousands of women and girls. Jeanne teaches business to artists and designers at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she helps ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of creative leaders. She holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BBA from The College of William and Mary. Jeanne lives in Spring Lake, NJ, with her husband James, their dog, and a gorgeous kitty, cheering on their son Mark from coast to coast.