Nobody's Girl by Amber M. Brookman Book Cover

Captivating memoir of a mother, model, CEO that will inspire every generation of women

Former catwalk and print model who was told she was not suitable for any job according to tests and severe dyslexia, Amber Brookman went on to become a formidable CEO in the textile industry with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and fashion management.

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  • "Nobody's Girl reveals somewhere inside each of us lives a version we buried to fit in. The misfit. The dreamer. The fierce one with messy instincts and wild hope."

    —Claudia Cataldi, president, Brazilian Press Association of Electronic and Digital Media-RJ

  • “This book is an inspiring guide for anyone who has ever been told they couldn’t succeed and is a must-read for those looking to break through their own barriers and achieve the extraordinary.”

    —Sona Jepsen, author of Pink Dragon: Breathe Fire Into Your Life and Leadership

  • “Many times, alone in new territory, she bravely walked through the door to add an experience to her life repertoire, no matter how challenging.”

    —Candy Lara, model, beauty queen, author of Home: Awaken the Spirit of Your Style

  • “A must-read for aspiring leaders and anyone who believes that purpose can lead to success.”

    —Olga Custodio, Lt. Col. (Ret) first Latina U.S. military pilot, author of Flight of Fortitude

  • "Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, courage and achieving the impossible."

    —Elizabeth A. Baron, California Appellate Justice (Ret.)

  • "Never afraid to leave social norms behind, Amber is a voice of strength, compassion, and achievement."

    —Lina Clavijo, global culture shaper and facilitator, author of Christmas Cactus: Stories of Eccentricity and Family Lore for Ancestral Healing

  • “Nobody’s Girl is an inspiration for all the back-of-the-pack horses who aspire to lead.”

    —Avery Trufelman, Articles Of Interest podcast writer and producer

  • “Nobody’s Girl proves that rejection can be the ultimate redirection to something bigger.”

    —June Haynes, former senior vice president, Valentino

  • “In spite of different forces attempting to hold back her undeniable spark, Amber’s powerful victories are a testament to the choices she made and relationships she nurtured.”

    —Cheryl B. King, finance and empowerment strategist

  • “When this woman falls, she doesn’t simply get up. She leaps up and does a dance!”

    —Jacqui Squatriglia, choreographer, influencer, owner of Flaming Saddles Hell’s Kitchen

  • “Her story proves that the labels others try to place on us mean nothing compared to the strength and power we have within.”

    –Amy Henry, author of Big Desire, creator of The Desire Method

Amber M. Brookman, model and author of Nobody's Girl (Archival)

From the Runway to the Boardroom

Amber M. Brookman, a former catwalk and print model, overcame severe dyslexia to become a formidable CEO in the textile industry. She led Brookwood Companies, a made-in-America textile leader and top U.S. military supplier with two domestic factories—embracing technology, growth, and inclusive hiring long before it was standard. Her debut book, Nobody’s Girl, shares her unconventional journey and lessons in resilience, leadership, and breaking barriers.

About Amber M. Brookman

Leading Through Crisis Requires More Than Business Acumen

Published in Forbes, by C200 member Amber M. Brookman, September 23, 2025

In this Forbes article, C200 member Amber Brookman shares how she stepped up early in her managerial career to lead a textile company through bankruptcy. She went on to build a new fully integrated textile company, navigating industry challenges with instinct, strategy, and a culture of respect and innovation, even as many competitors did not survive the massive offshore shift. Her story highlights key lessons in leadership, resilience, and thinking differently — practical takeaways for anyone striving to lead with confidence.

Read Amber’s full article and learn how she turned adversity into opportunity and created a thriving company where people and ideas could flourish.

Amber Writer’s Digest memoir author photo and quote

My First Editor Was My Father: Writing a Memoir With Spatial Dyslexia

Published in Writer’s Digest, by Amber M. Brookman, October 20, 2025

I did not grow up believing I would write a book. I grew up with spatial dyslexia, which meant lines could tilt off the page, paragraphs blurred into brick walls, and sequences—left to right, up to down—refused to behave. But I also grew up with a father who believed the point of writing wasn’t to look smart; it was to be understood. When I finally sat down to write my memoir, Nobody’s Girl: Mother, Model, CEO On My Own Terms, I leaned hard on his newsroom rules and found my way through the maze—one clean, true sentence at a time.

Read the full article at Writer’s Digest.

Legacies in Leadership with Amber Brookman

In this Legacies in Leadership webinar, Amber M. Brookman shares her unique blueprint for building resilience and leading on your own terms. Drawing on the raw honesty of her memoir, Nobody’s Girl, she discusses the art of overcoming obstacles and creating a legacy with purpose.

Watch Amber Brookman on the MNN TV Liza Andrews Show

In this engaging interview, Amber Brookman discusses her memoir Nobody’s Girl: Mother, Model, CEO On My Own Terms. She shares her journey from fashion modeling to leading a major textile company, navigating dyslexia, and balancing motherhood with a high-powered career. Amber offers insights on resilience, reinvention, and finding your voice, inspiring viewers to take charge of their own paths.