Praise for Be That Unicorn
“Sometimes being a unicorn is lonely. After all, we’re pretty unique creatures. Jenny Block teaches us all how to embrace our inner unicorn, let our magic shine, and find our herd!”
—Desiree Asher, philanthropist, technologist, unicorn
“This book is a valuable guide to have by your side as you make the tough calls, keep the culture positive, and take a little time to reflect on your own inner unicorn.”
―Carrie Welch, cofounder of Feast Portland and Little Green Pickle
“Jenny brings a magical energy to every room she’s in and people notice. Be That Unicorn reveals her journey of becoming her authentic, wonderful self. Thank you for sharing your magic, Jenny.”
―Celebrity chef Duff Goldman, founder of Charm City Cakes and star of Food Network’s Ace of Cakes
“We need Jenny Block and Be That Unicorn, her wry, insightful, poignant, and hilarious guide to discovering and harnessing the magic that lives inside of all of us and that, when unleashed, allows us to be our very best—and most authentic—selves.”
―Noah Michelson, editorial director of HuffPost Personal
“Be That Unicorn has a lot of valuable tips, that even That Unicorn may forget sometimes. It’s a good read that everyone should have the pleasure of picking up.”
—Maddie Whitley, trans model and activist
Find Your Magic, Live Your Truth,
and Share Your Shine
Coral Gables
Copyright © 2020 Jenny Block
Published by Mango Publishing Group, a division of Mango Media Inc.
Cover Design: Liz Hong
Author photo credit: © Lisa Hause, Lisa Hause Photography • lisahausephotography.com
Unicorn Watercolors Credit: © Suzanne L. Vinson • suzannelvinson.com
Layout & Design: Morgane Leoni
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Be That Unicorn: Find Your Magic, Live Your Truth, and Share Your Shine
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication number: 2019948837
ISBN: (print) 978-1-64250-184-1, (ebook) 978-1-64250-185-8
BISAC category code SEL023000—SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem
Printed in the United States of America
For Papa Herbie.
My papa and my unicorn.
Contents
What Does It Mean to Be That Unicorn?
I’ve always wanted to be that “It Girl.” The one people were drawn to. The one who could garner the attention of everyone at a dinner party. The one who was so captivating that, no matter where she was or who she was talking to, everyone around her just glowed. The “It Girl” has some sort of magic force about her, and just being around her allowed you to become enveloped in it.
I used to think you became an “It Girl” through clothes or beauty or