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Boomer-angst and estrogen form a powerful storm that hits in alternating waves of life mantras and business advice, aimed at breaking down the barriers women have built for themselves, in a new book by Richmond author and entrepreneur Linda Samis.

Boomer-angst and estrogen form a powerful storm that hits in alternating waves of life mantras and business advice, aimed at breaking down the barriers women have built for themselves, in a new book by Richmond author and entrepreneur Linda Samis.

“Grow a pair” is the tagline for the new book Brass Ovaries, which flies in the face of conventional wisdom and attitudes about women’s place in society, business and family life. Pulling no punches, Samis attacks pay equality, feminism, porn, and raising a generation of under-equipped millennials.

“I say this for the love of women, and from a lot of experience. We’ve gotten to the point where men hate our guts because we are competing with them all the time. Our kids are in a mess because nobody is raising them. We’ve let go of the reins somehow and I want to get them back.”

On welfare after a divorce, and faced with the prospect of her home being foreclosed, Samis told herself to “grow a pair” and from that simple statement, came the concept for Brass Ovaries.

“I know this will ruffle feathers, but that’s how things get done,” says Samis, knowing that her unapologetic viewpoints will get people talking, and that is her goal.

Another important aspect of her book is the entrepreneurial side, which encourages women and men of all ages, to go after what they really want. Samis shares her experiences in different ventures, meeting Donald Trump, including a collaboration that ended up with her selling the world’s most expensive bottle water – Canaqua.

With her book just released, Samis is already looking forward to continuing the Brass Ovaries brand, with rings and jewelry, all the way to a reality-based TV show, where baby boomers and millennials face off, similar to The Apprentice, to earn a position with her company.

And although Samis makes no apologies for her somewhat abrasive viewpoints, her focus is on self-improvement, not misogyny.

“This isn’t coming from a place of hate. I love women. The reason I’m doing this is because I want us to be the best we can be.”

Brass Ovariescan be found online at Amazon.com & Barnesandnoble.com.