TOPEKA, Kan. — Building on years of helping women entrepreneurs and executives discover their authentic leadership styles, Topeka native and business owner Dana B. Weaver has published her first book, Magnetic Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs. The reflective leadership guide is designed to help readers overcome the hurdles holding them back by learning to lead themselves first.
Released on May 21, Magnetic Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs: The Essential Framework to Lead Yourself First, Speak with Conviction, and Build a Purposeful Business draws from Weaver’s personal and professional journey, as well as the leadership coaching strategies she developed as founder and CEO of Weaver Solutions LLC.
In the book, Weaver offers guidance on examining one’s inner world, leading according to personal values, and asking better questions—starting with oneself. Through personal insights, reflective prompts, and an interactive quiz, the book creates space for readers to engage in meaningful self-discovery that strengthens relationships and communities. Unlike traditional leadership manuals focused on hustle, strategy, and performance, Weaver’s approach centers authenticity and human connection as a bridge between effort and expansion.
“We are living in a time when it can be difficult to know what’s real—from artificial intelligence and deepfakes, to curated online identities and the pressure to fit others’ definitions of success,” Weaver said. “Therefore, those who are willing to be authentic and grow from a place of honesty are the leaders we need.”
“One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned on my journey is that leadership begins long before anyone follows you. It begins with understanding yourself, your values, your motivations, your strengths, and the stories you tell yourself. This book is an invitation for women to do that work and discover the kind of leader they truly want to be.”
Weaver began writing Magnetic Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs in February 2025, though the foundation for the project was established years earlier. After her role at an organization whose mission she valued deeply came to an unexpected end, she found herself at a professional crossroads. Rather than allowing the experience to define her, Weaver launched her own business and dedicated her work to helping women entrepreneurs and executives navigate leadership challenges with clarity and confidence.
Central to Weaver’s philosophy is the concept of reflective leadership, an approach she first encountered at a leadership academy. The idea that effective leadership begins with self-awareness informed the development of a leadership curriculum she later created for a nonprofit association serving professionals across Kansas. She eventually learned the program reflected the rigor and depth of a master’s-level leadership curriculum.
Building on that foundation, Magnetic Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs is infused with lessons Weaver hopes will reach an even broader audience, particularly women who are several years into their executive leadership journeys.
“Dana has a rare ability to guide you to answers you already know are there—deep inside you, just waiting to be acknowledged,” said Miki Hicks, founder of Mrs. Clever. “She listens and understands on a level that lets her hold the big picture and the weeds you’re stuck in at the same time, then asks exactly the right question to help you find your way out.”
Hicks added that Weaver is “encouraging and challenging in equal measure” and inspires people to move toward what is true while pursuing their biggest goals.
Weaver hopes her new book creates space for readers to be seen, inspired, and empowered. Magnetic Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs is available in paperback and Kindle editions through Amazon.
About the Author
Dana B. Weaver is a leadership coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Weaver Solutions LLC. Based in Topeka, Kansas, she works with women entrepreneurs, executives, and organizational leaders to develop authentic leadership practices that strengthen communication, build confidence, and foster purposeful growth.
