May 25, 2011
The Columbus Dispatch: Suburbs inspire an idea for novel by Leah Wynalek
“Kaira Rouda has racked up many achievements, including a best-selling business book for women and a spot on the Forbes list of “30 Women Entrepreneurs To Follow on Twitter.” Her latest accomplishment – a debut novel – was a goal since the fourth grade. Here, Home, Hope, released this month, follows Kelly Mills Johnson as she reinvents herself during a midlife crisis. The book recently won the Indie 2011 Excellence Award for best “chick-lit” novel. Rouda grew up in Columbus and returned after her graduation from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. She developed the Real Living Real Estate brand from her husband’s company, HER Realtors. A resident of Malibu, Calif., the 48-year-old Rouda – recently interviewed by phone – is in town this week for book signings and readings.” Read the entire article
May 15, 2011
Ventura County Star: Problems Stacking up for Birthday Girl Facing Midlife by Sharon Galligar Chance
“Rouda has created a realistic and charming story about a phase in life that nearly all women go through at some point, and she delivers the saga with gentle humor, wise encouragement, and heart-touching warmth that will keep the reader enthralled throughout the tale.” Read the entire review.
May 8, 2011
MORE Magazine: Mother’s Day Article
“A Mother’s Wish, A Mother’s Expectations” celebrating the release of A MOTHER’S DAY: A Short Story and HERE, HOME, HOPE.
April 1, 2011
Booklist Review: HERE, HOME, HOPE
“…told with honest, insight and humor, Rouda’s novel is the story of a woman who takes charge of her life while never forgetting the people who helped her make that change.”
April 1, 2011
Library Journal:
“This fiction debut often feels like a how-to book on starting a small business—not surprising, as the author is an entrepreneur and real estate expert, who here highlights women’s entrepreneurial spirit.”
April 1, 2011
ForeWord Reviews:
”Inspirational and engaging, Rouda will touch readers who can relate to the frustration of being sidelined on the field of life, never allowed to play and always needed behind the bleachers, until finally experiencing the joy of participation.”
April 27, 2011
Sacramento Review of Books, San Francisco Review of Books, Portland Review of Books: Resilience
“Resilience isn’t a trait that is taught, it’s learned. It’s the inner drive that allows us to bounce back, to recover from adversity – whether it’s our first rejection or our latest.”
Book Club Radio - HERE, HOME, HOPE
Guest Amy Hatvany Guest Katrina Kittle Guest Jenna Blum
April 20, 2011
Malibu Times:
“The book tells of a woman’s journey tackling her midlife crisis and personal reinvention with humor and courage.”
Kaira’s national media appearances include NBC, FOX, CBS, NECN and many others, as well as national radio and print interviews. Some of Kaira’s prior print media coverage includes:
July 21, 2010
More Magazine: Book Review of Real You Incorporated
November 13, 2009
The Globe and Mail: How Brookfield turned GMAC into Real Living
August 2009
Woman to Woman Business August Woman of the Month
May/June, 2008
Connections Kaira Sturdivant Rouda: Real Executive, Real Partner, Real Mom
February 21, 2008
Book Launch Slideshow
February 15, 2008
Real Living, Inc. President to Speak at Upcoming LuxuryRealEstate.com Event
February 15, 2008
Real Living President Kaira Sturdivant Rouda Publishes New Business Book for Women Entrepreneurs
February 14, 2008
RISMedia.com—Women Entrepreneurs – Learn the 8 Essentials to Get Incorporated
February 13, 2008
LuxuryRealEstate.com—Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, Real-Estate Executive and Marketing Expert, Publishes Business Book for Women Entrepreneurs
February 8, 2007
Business First—Empowering women business owners goal of local author’s book
