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DURHAM, NC · TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 · LIBRARY

Thinkers Table Book Club - Start With Yourself

Welcome to the Thinkers Table book club!

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Conference Room #3214, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

About the event

Welcome to the Thinkers Table book club! Over the course of 4-6 weeks, we will read and discuss different books focused on business and entrepreneurship. This journey is designed to meet participants wherever they are, whether they’re just starting an idea or actively scaling a brand. Each week builds on the last, helping members strengthen their mindset, take ownership of their time, and apply what they’re learning directly to their work.

The first book we will be going over is Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life. "Start With Yourself is a game-changing, no-BS guide for anyone seeking meaningful success on their own terms. It’s an essential framework that will give you the tools and mindset to unlock your full potential in life and business—straight from a woman who defied all the odds to become a serial entrepreneur, a cofounder of culture-defining global businesses, a nonprofit champion, and the host of the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast. All while raising a family of four children."

Hosted by local entrepreneur Derrika Fozard.

May 11, 2026: The Foundation

May 18, 2026: Discipline & Consistency

May 26, 2026: Confidence & Decision-Making

June 1, 2026: Expansion & Accountability

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