Fran Hauser

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LinkedIn Top Voice, bestselling author, keynote speaker, bookstore owner, former President of Digital @ Time Inc., and champion of women in the workplace.

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Fran Hauser is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, champion of women in the workplace, and a LinkedIn Top Voice.

She has spoken at over 200 organizations, including Meta, Google, Unilever, Blackrock, NPR, Mastercard, and The Conference for Women. As a former Fortune 500 executive and active start-up investor - who has funded over 40 female-founded companies - Fran’s insights have appeared in media outlets including Forbes, CNBC, Fast Company, Fortune, Elle, Refinery29, and Business Insider.

Fran is the author of two books that have been hailed as modern-day bibles for professional women striving to create careers they love while staying true to themselves. The Myth of the Nice Girl (2018, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) has been translated into nine languages and earned the prestigious title of "Best Business Book of the Year, 2018" by Audible. Its runaway success formed the catalyst for her acclaimed thought-leadership platform. The follow-up workbook Embrace the Work, Love Your Career (2022, Collective Book Studio) has become the go-to curriculum for women’s affinity groups nationwide.

Fran’s publishing journey was so rewarding that she launched Bookbound, a podcast for nonfiction writers, which she co-hosts with friend and literary agent Bethany Saltman.

In December 2024, Fran opened Bedford Books, the first-ever bookstore in her hometown of Bedford, NY. The bookstore combines her passion for storytelling and community-building, allowing her to support and inspire readers and writers alike.

Fran’s current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, from startups where she played an integral role in the $525mm sale of Moviefone to AOL, to ultimately rising the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital, where she led innovation, acquisitions and digital expansion for powerhouse media brands People, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, and People en Espanol.

Fran is an advisor to Helpusadopt.org and LiveGirl. She lives outside NYC with her husband, two sons, and beloved mini Goldendoodle.

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Experience

  • Startup Investor & Advisor

    Hauser Ventures, LLC

    - Present 13 years 7 months

    I manage a personal portfolio of over 30 female-founded companies, including Kroma, Dore, and Brightland, and am a Limited Partner in Female Founders Fund, Gather Ventures, and Ingressive Capital. I'm no longer investing, but I continue to advocate for all female entrepreneurs through my thought leadership platform and my partnership with the Dream Ventures Accelerator program.

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    Author, The Myth of the Nice Girl

    HarperCollins Publishers

    - Present 7 years 8 months

    In The Myth of the Nice Girl, I showed that women don’t have to sacrifice their values or hide their authentic personalities to be successful. The book has been translated into ten languages and named the top business book of 2018 by Audible, “Best New Book” by People Magazine and Refinery29, and one of goop's "Great Books for Career Inspiration".

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    Author, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career

    The Collective Book Studio

    - Present 4 years 10 months

    Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is a workbook for women who want to fall back in love with their work and craft a career that is grounded in confidence, intention, and clarity. The book has become the go-to curriculum for women’s affinity groups across the country.

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    Speaker

    All American Entertainment

    - Present 9 years 10 months

    I speak regularly on a broad range of topics encompassing women’s empowerment and new paradigms of leadership. I've shared my signature talk, Achieving a Career You Love While Staying True to Yourself, with over 200 organizations (from Fortune 500 companies to global women’s conferences). In 2022, I was named one of AAE’s top 20 keynote speakers. To inquire about a speaking engagement, please contact Maddy Robinson at maddy@allamericanentertainment.com.

  • Bookstore Owner

    Bedford Books

    - Present 1 year

    Bedford Books is the very first independent bookstore in Bedford, NY, offering a carefully curated selection of books for readers of all ages. As the owner, I'm committed to creating a welcoming space where the community can connect over their love of books. We host a variety of events, from author signings and book clubs to family-friendly storytimes and creative workshops. Bedford Books isn't just about selling books; it's about fostering a love for reading, supporting authors, and bringing…

    Bedford Books is the very first independent bookstore in Bedford, NY, offering a carefully curated selection of books for readers of all ages. As the owner, I'm committed to creating a welcoming space where the community can connect over their love of books. We host a variety of events, from author signings and book clubs to family-friendly storytimes and creative workshops. Bedford Books isn't just about selling books; it's about fostering a love for reading, supporting authors, and bringing people together.

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    Board Member

    GlobalGiving

    - 10 years

    I served on the board of directors of GlobalGiving for 10 years.

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    Columnist

    Refinery29, Inc.

    - 2 years 3 months

    I wrote a monthly career column for Refinery29 called Advice From A Nice Girl, tackling readers' hardest career quandaries.

  • Time Inc.

    Time Inc.

    8 years 2 months

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      President, Digital -- Style & Entertainment Group

      Time Inc.

      - 3 years 1 month

      Oversee digital business for PEOPLE, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, Essence and PEOPLEenEspanol.

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      President, Digital -- Style & Entertainment Group

      Time Inc.

      - 2 years 5 months

      Oversee digital businesses for PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, PEOPLEenEspanol and Essence.

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      President, PEOPLE Digital

      Time Inc.

      - 1 year 10 months

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      General Manager, PEOPLE Digital

      Time Inc.

      - 1 year 2 months

  • General Manager

    Time Inc Interactive

    - 3 years

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    Vice President & General Manager

    AOL Movies/Moviefone

    - 5 years

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  • Italian (conversational)

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