If You Have to Cry, Go Outside

If You Have to Cry, Go Outside is Kelly Cutrone's memoir and career guide based on her experiences in the fashion and public relations industries. Cutrone shares her path from small-town beginnings to founding People's Revolution, one of New York's most prominent fashion PR firms. The book chronicles Cutrone's professional journey through PR, including her work with major fashion brands and celebrities. She provides advice on building a career, handling workplace challenges, and maintaining authenticity in competitive industries. Through personal anecdotes and career guidance, Cutrone dispenses insights about female empowerment, professional relationships, and creating success on one's own terms. The book alternates between biographical stories and direct career advice, demonstrating lessons through real-world examples. This memoir-meets-business-guide challenges conventional wisdom about workplace behavior and success, particularly for women in demanding industries. The narrative emphasizes themes of personal power, resilience, and the importance of forging an individual path rather than following established rules.

Readers describe this as a straight-talking career advice book that combines Kelly Cutrone's personal story with professional guidance. Readers appreciated: - Raw honesty and no-nonsense attitude - Practical advice for women starting careers - Personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges - Focus on being authentic over people-pleasing - Career tips specific to fashion/PR industries Common criticisms: - Too much focus on spirituality/religion - Self-indulgent storytelling - Repetitive content - Writing style feels scattered - Basic advice many found obvious Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (8,900+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (280+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "Brutally honest advice that every young professional needs to hear" - Amazon reviewer "The spiritual stuff felt out of place and derailed the career advice" - Goodreads reviewer "Her tough love approach isn't for everyone, but the core message about believing in yourself resonates" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🌟 Kelly Cutrone wrote this bestselling memoir in just nine days while battling pneumonia 🌟 Before becoming a PR powerhouse, Cutrone worked as a psychic reader on a hotline and credits this experience with helping her understand human nature 🌟 The book's title comes from advice Cutrone's mentor gave her early in her career, which she now passes on to all her employees 🌟 After the book's success, MTV developed a reality show called "Kell on Earth" featuring Cutrone and her PR firm People's Revolution 🌟 Cutrone founded her company People's Revolution with just $5,000 and built it into a multi-million dollar fashion PR empire that has represented brands like Vivienne Westwood and Valentino