For various reasons, it’s still tough for women in the workforce, and maybe even harder for those trying to break into the entertainment industry. But thanks to Thembisa Mshaka and her new book, things have become a little bit easier. She has worked for BET and Sony and helped launch the successful careers of Beyoncé and 50 Cent, just to name a few. The book “Put Your Dreams First” is compiled of numerous interviews that she has conducted with experienced women in the industry.

Download the book for free until April 22, 2009.