Dare to be Fabulous

What does it mean to be fabulous? In this enthralling collection, women from all walks of life explore what it takes to find our own true north, sharing personal stories of successes, mishaps, and often hilarious surprises along the way.

Featuring tenacious mountain climbers, reluctant city drivers, unlikely CIA spies, courageous journalists, newly sober moms, heart-driven animal activists, solo adventurers, and many others, Dare to be Fabulous invites readers on an inspiring journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Prompts are included after each story to guide and encourage readers on the path to finding their own true north.

*Consider the Dare to be Fabulous Journal Notebook as a writing companion for the prompts. Together, the book and journal make a beautiful set.

“The essays are both hilarious and moving. There is no pretension here: Becoming fabulous is within reach of us all . . . Their message is urgent-be you. Nothing is more important.” Ms. Magazine

“This book holds together the power women find when they are honest and courageous. Some of these stories moved me to tears, others made me believe in humanity again, many I could identify with. This book brought me tremendous joy, insight and brought me back to believe in the human spirit.” Julianna Margulies, multiple award-winning actor and author of Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life

Author Biography

Johanna McCloy grew up internationally, living in Spain, India, Japan, and Venezuela before getting her B.A. in International Comparative Studies and Anthropology from Duke University. She is a published writer and editor, as well as an actor with starring and guest starring roles in theatre, television, and film. In addition to Dare to be Fabulous, Johanna edited her mother’s highly-rated CIA memoir, Six Car Lengths Behind an Elephant by Lillian McCloy.