"What makes this autobiography shine is Jill Blashack Strahan's can-do attitude and her ability to balance business success with giving, gratitude and joy."

– Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager^® and Gung Ho^®

"Jill Blashack Strahan invites us into an uncommon world: a chance to learn the thoughts of a leader as they go from nothing to everything. When we gain access to what a great leader is thinking, we get something every aspiring leader craves: the wisdom to make our own dreams come true. This book, like Jill's work, is a gift to humanity."

– Craig Ross, President and Partner of Pathways to Leadership

"Simply Shine is a collection of warm, insightful, poignant stories about creating a business while building a life, told by one of Minnesota's most accomplished business leaders of all time."

– Jay Novak, Publisher & Editor of Twin Cities Business

"I love it! If I could have stayed up all night, I would have just to read this book. It is very captivating. It is so down to earth, just like Jill. I will be purchasing additional copies to give to my extended family. This is just another example of what a blessing Tastefully Simple has been in my life."

- Kim Z., Tastefully Simple Consultant

"I just finished reading Simply Shine and I really enjoyed it. It felt like I was reading something from the heart; an honest look back on Jill's journey.
It seems like so many stories written about successful businesses are rather egocentric, with somewhat the sense of 'smooth sailing all the way' if your idea is good enough. We know that is usually not the way it works! Stories such as Jill's offer so much more. She has no doubt planted many seeds with this book."

- Anonymous

"Jill's story is a true example of the result of having the courage to believe in your dreams in the midst of 'life,' the will to continue during the hardships and the humility and grace shown when reaching the stars. I found such inspiration in her strength and found myself reflecting on challenges I have faced and those lessons learned. Clearly, 'can't' isn't a word in Jill's vocabulary."

- Julene H., Tastefully Simple Consultant