The Sho'nuff Principle

The Sho’Nuff Principle: A High-Achieving Woman’s Guide to Self-Care, Self-Promotion & Self-Celebration is a transformational guide for ambitious women who are ready to succeed without sacrificing themselves.

Dr. Lakila Bowden, a corporate executive turned empowerment coach, knows firsthand the toll that burnout, imposter syndrome, and invisible loads take on high-achieving women. Drawing on personal stories, client experiences, and her proven “cheat code” framework, she delivers a powerful message: burnout is 100 percent preventable when women unapologetically prioritize their own well-being.

Through engaging storytelling, actionable strategies, and real-world examples, Dr. Bowden shows women how to:

Exercise radical self-compassion and silence the inner critic
Activate mindfulness and reclaim peace in everyday life
Build support systems that ease the invisible load
Celebrate wins boldly and unapologetically
Redefine success with self-care and fulfillment at the center

This isn’t another self-help book telling women to take bubble baths or check out of their lives. It’s a practical, motivational guide for creating sustainable success, both personally and professionally.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or professional climbing the ladder, The Sho’Nuff Principle will give you the tools to thrive-not just survive-while reclaiming your joy, your power, and your peace.

Perfect for book clubs, women’s leadership groups, and individual readers who are ready to step into their fullest power, this book is both a rallying cry and a roadmap to living well.

Author Biography

Dr. Lakila Bowden is the charismatic voice high-achieving women didn’t know they were missing. A visionary speaker, company founder, and unapologetic rest advocate, she’s the COO of iSee Technologies and author of The Sho’ Nuff Principle: A High Achieving Woman’s Guide to Self-Care, Self-Promotion, & Self-Celebration.After a thriving executive career in Fortune 500 companies like GE and DaVita-and retiring from corporate America at just 37-Dr. Bowden’s charted a bold path that’s led to her becoming a trusted voice on stage for powerhouse organizations like The Walt Disney Company, Kraft Heinz, Verizon, and JP Morgan. Lakila embraces a multi-hyphenate lifestyle which aligns with her personal ethos to operate in flow vs force in wealth creation and living life in celebratory fashion. As a proud North Carolina A&T Aggie Alum, her academic credentials, including an MBA from Emory University and an honorary doctorate in Humanitarianism, bolster her practical strategies for balancing demanding careers with personal well-being.She resides in the Atlanta area, enjoying the adventures of life with her remarkable husband, Eric, and their brilliant and kind son, Zaire Aasir.