Treva Gambs
#1 Bestselling Author
Treva Gambs is a restaurant owner, business advocate, and inspirational speaker. She is a thirty-five-year veteran of the hospitality industry, is involved in her local chambers, and is a board member of the Oregon Restaurant Association. She is also a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children.
Treva is very passionate about her industry and is politically involved. Her speaking engagements are about opening doors and supporting women in your community. Treva is not only involved in WOW but several other women’s groups as well, included WiNE (Women’s Network of Entrepreneurs) and Amazing U.
When Treva is not at the restaurant, you will find her at the lake in the summer where she loves to ski, surf, and kayak, or up on the ski hill in the winter. She has three wonderful children and two grandchildren so far.
Empower with the Power of Collaboration
WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER
Chapter Title:
Failures, Collaborations and Opening New Doors
“Success is not the absence of failure; it's the persistence through failure.”
— Aisha Tyler
Let’s get raw and real, as fourteen influential women talk about the many ways that collaboration became a powerful game-changer in their lives.
Competition is an old paradigm. Great women empower other women to be great, and behind every collaborating woman is a tribe of women who have her back. Everything’s easier, and everyone flies higher than they would have dreamed possible. It also makes the journey a lot more fun!
"Collaboration is the best thing I've ever done for myself, hands down, and WOW leads the way. This book shows you how to make choices that support exactly how you want to succeed and show up in the world. By collaborating you will feel more alive, while creating bigger and better experiences to see and believe your worth."
Linda Edgecombe, Celebrity Humorist and Hall of Fame Speaker
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
So sit down, relax, and maybe pour a glass of wine. You're about to meet some extraordinary women between the pages of this book, as the authors share their real-life stories that punch you in the gut, impact, and inspire. It’s time to Collaborate. You are a Woman of Worth and you are absolutely glorious. It’s time to Get WOWed!
16 Women Who Are Thriving Through Turbulent Times
YOU ARE THRIVING!
Chapter Title: From Stress to Success
“With all due respect to my former professors, I’ve long believed I gained more knowledge in kitchens, bars and dining rooms than any college could even hold.”
~Anthony Bourdain
Thrive: “To advance, grow, develop and flourish.”
Our world is dramatically changing, and we are being invited to evolve right along with it.
In the midst of overwhelming challenges, including isolation and business closures, you will find many unsung heroes who are living rather quietly but with meaning and purpose. In this deeply stirring book you’ll take a walk into the lives of 16 women who refuse to be ruled by fear, and have stepped into exploring new ways to work and live with curiosity and courage.
From Canada to the United States and from Guatemala to Hong Kong, you will meet these remarkably authentic women who have shared their stories about how they adapted to change. Besides being inspired, you will also take away their practical tips and ideas to bring into your own life.
There is something for everyone, as these stories clearly demonstrate how the resilience of the human spirit can shine in the most turbulent of times. You have been invited into the personal lives of these courageous women who are inherently just like you, and you’ll see exactly how it's possible to not just survive but thrive.
Pandemic! Stories of Purpose, Passion & Power Through this Extraordinary Era
YOU ARE THRIVING!
Chapter Title:
Put the Mirror Down and Let Yourself Out
“Women leaders are a valuable asset in any industry ... [They] lead with a different compassion. And that provides a profound strength of leadership that is actually critical to a workforce environment.”
~Alana Hughson
Pandemic!
When the world came crashing to a halt as a result of the historic 2020 pandemic, we were faced with a choice: to let ourselves be swept up in the waves of fear and overwhelm, or to shift our perspectives and evolve. And while this era is far from over, we have already seen incredible leaps of faith, extraordinary economic creativity, inspirational acts of generosity, and so much more.
In this special edition of the WOW book series, 16 women share their real-life stories about how they are moving through the uncertainty we are all facing. Rather than waiting for a “new normal” to arrive, they took action and found ways to pivot their businesses, pursue new passions or renew forgotten ones, and move forward. These powerful stories capture the unique moment in history we find ourselves living in, and show how we can continue to thrive through the challenging times ahead of us.
Each chapter offers inspiration and strategies on how to shift and evolve in your own life, both personally and professionally. We need to lift each other up, especially in times such as these. By bringing these amazing women together to share their stories, it provides a compass for you to navigate through your own challenging chapter and into your fabulous future.