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Red Lipstick ON! Book

A Mindset.
A Lifestyle.
A Movement.

A Bold New Book by Joan Burge – CEO. Survivor. Sister in Strength.

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It’s More Than a Book.
It’s a Movement.

When life throws you a curveball, do you shrink—or show up in red lipstick?

After a devastating personal loss, Joan Burge—the pioneering founder of Office Dynamics International—emerged with a fierce new clarity: women are stronger than they think. And when they remember that? They change the world.

Red Lipstick ON! is Joan’s most intimate, empowering, and transformative work yet.

This Book Is for You If...

  • You’ve faced loss, change, or heartbreak—and wonder who you are now.
  • You’re craving a comeback, a fresh chapter, or a total reinvention.
  • You want to reconnect with your inner spark and live unapologetically bold.
  • You’ve accomplished much—but know there’s still more inside you.

What You’ll Discover Inside

  • Joan’s deeply personal journey from heartbreak to healing—with powerfully honest lessons along the way.
  • Raw reflections on womanhood, identity, grief, beauty, ambition, and resilience.
  • Actionable “Red Lipstick Truths” to guide your transformation—no matter your age or stage.
  • Encouragement to embrace bold beauty, age with power, and claim your personal brand of fierce femininity.

Why “Red Lipstick”?

It’s not about makeup. It’s a mindset.

  • Red Lipstick ON! means showing up when it’s easier to hide.
  • It means choosing courage over comfort.
  • It means being visible, vibrant, and fully alive—in your power, your truth, and your femininity.

What Readers Are Saying

A Seat at Joan’s Table
“Reading Joan’s book felt like sitting across from her, hearing raw, heartfelt stories that reveal the strength, courage, and resilience behind her journey. Her honesty and vulnerability make this an inspiring companion for any woman seeking hope and empowerment.”

~ Josephine DuSold
The Quiet Strength Within
“Red Lipstick ON! is like sitting with a fiercely wise friend who shows that resilience doesn’t always roar—sometimes it’s simply choosing to keep going. Joan’s honesty and energy encourage women to embrace every season of life with boldness and grace.”

~ Jasmine Freeman
A Legacy for Every Generation
“As a 23-year-old, I felt seen, inspired, and empowered by Joan’s words. Red Lipstick ON! is more than a memoir—it’s a legacy of strength, courage, and boldness that speaks across generations.”

~ Ashley Kim
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
“This book takes you on a journey of transformation, showing how Joan’s 5 Pillars and her raw journal entries reveal the most intentional way to live—even in hard times. Red Lipstick ON! feels like Joan’s most personal letter to us as women, professionals, and humans.”

~ Sherry Bender
Wisdom for Every Season
“Joan shares not only her story but timeless guidance on navigating family, career, finances, and life’s challenges at any age. Red Lipstick ON! is the kind of book you’ll return to often, inspiring self-reflection and positive change.”

~ Teresa Peters
Red Lipstick, Real Life
“Honest, moving, and full of wisdom, Joan’s book covers everything from personal growth to business, self-improvement, and loss. Women of every age will find guidance and inspiration here—and like me, they’ll want to put their Red Lipstick On and read it again.”

~ Diane Cabral

Meet Joan Burge

Joan is the Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, a company she’s led since 1990 through personal tragedy, financial upheaval, a brain tumor, and a global pandemic. A pioneer in administrative professional training and a two-time author on women’s empowerment, Joan knows how to navigate adversity—and help others rise with purpose.

She’s not just a speaker. She’s a force. And with Red Lipstick ON!, Joan brings a raw, real, and radiant voice to the conversation about life after loss, reinvention, and the untapped power of women in their second—and third—acts.

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Red Lipstick ON! Book

The Book

Joan Burge’s deeply personal new memoir-meets-manifesto:

Red Lipstick ON! – Stories of reinvention, style, grief, joy, and the audacity to keep going.

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Media + Speaking Inquiries

Joan is now booking media interviews, podcast appearances, and speaking engagements for:

  • Women’s empowerment events
  • Corporate women’s leadership initiatives
  • Grief, resilience, and reinvention topics
  • Entrepreneurial and midlife reinvention summits
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