A Bold New Guide to Supporting Those Facing the Hardest Loss
Launching October 20, 2025:
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Losing a spouse our partner is not the same as any other kind of loss, and yet, it’s a reality most of us will one day face.
Don’t Call Me Widow is the first book of its kind: a raw, practical guide written by someone who has lived it, offering clarity on how to show up when it matters most.
Along with the companion podcast, After Life, lessons come alive through real stories, examples and conversations.
Instead of platitudes or quick fixes, Samina shares what presence really looks like: what helps, what hurts, and how grief reshapes identity, family life, and the future.
This book is both a resource and a reference; one readers will return to again and again.
I Can, I Will & I Did
Lessons on Life, Love, and Leadership
By: Samina Bari
“There’s a saying that girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice. I’d say that girls are made up of the same things that boys are made up of; it’s culture that tells them otherwise. In my case, I was the son my father never had and the daughter my mother didn’t want.”
Praise for I Can, I Will & I Did
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"This book offers a compelling snapshot into the decision-making process of a successful businesswoman facing life’s unexpected and complex challenges."
Lisa Gable - U.S. Ambassador, Best-selling Author of Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Go South, and Keynote Speaker
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“…[Samina’s] grit and determination to achieve her goals is genuinely inspiring... a frequently stirring read."
Kirkus Reviews
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Samina's memoir strikes a chord with its riveting narrative on the power of friendship, resilience, and inner strength. For anyone looking for a dose of inspiration wrapped in authentic storytelling, this book is a definitive must-read.
Jim Weiss - Founder & Chairman, Real Chemistry; Executive Advisor, New Mountain Capital
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A stirring memoir that leads by example, I Can, I Will & I Did is about overcoming social constraints, persisting, and realizing one's dreams.
Joseph S. Pete - Foreword Book Reviews
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Brilliantly raw. Brazenly brave. A beautiful account of a trailblazer in her life and career. The vivid descriptions of experiences and encounters at such a young age are palpable and relatable. I laughed and cried. I don’t know the people who shaped Samina’s life, but somehow, I miss them.
Kalahn Taylor-Clark, PhD, MPH - Faculty at The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School
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“I'm so touched by Samina’s memoir. The raw honesty and vulnerability in her reflections invite readers to empathize with her unique experiences, ultimately inspiring us to embrace our own multifaceted identities and the strength that comes from bridging cultural divides.”
Julie Castro Abrams - CEO and Chair of How Women Lead, General Partner at How Women Invest
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Samina does a terrific job of capturing her life as an underdog. Her background is filled with walls, trap doors, and uncertainties that mirror a real-life game of Chutes and Ladders. Beautifully written with profound lessons that are born from the beautiful audacity to prevail and succeed.
Denice Torres - Healthcare executive and board member, career/life strategist, host “Flip the Tortilla” podcast
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Its vivid portrait of business environments, family ties, and common obstacles women face as they grow into their selves and objectives makes for a powerfully thought-provoking narrative that is very highly recommended for a wide circle of readers.
Diane Donovan - Midwest Book Review
