What people are saying about
Build Your Table
Jasmine
"...It was an interesting take on how to succeed and build yourself, and your career. It made me think differently on how I do things professionally. It was very interesting to read about different ways of networking, all the different role models that influenced the way Beverly thought was great"
Helen
Founder/Director of Prize-Winning Publishing PR & Marketing Agency LitPR, UK
"...Beverly Vanterpool’s Build Your Table is a powerful and timely guide. The personal stories bring depth, and the framework of building your own 'table' when systems aren’t built for you really resonated. I’ve already recommended it to colleagues navigating corporate life...."
Laura Arthur
"Build Your Table comes to me at the perfect time as I navigate a career pivot that continues to unfold. Beverly Vanterpool’s words feel written for me, offering equal parts encouragement, tough love, and practical strategy."
"Beverly Vanterpool’s Build Your Table offers a compelling mix of memoir and practical strategy. Her vulnerability in sharing career setbacks felt real, and I appreciated the “pillars of the table” model as something I can apply to my own path. A motivating read that gives you concrete next steps for your career...." - DiBooks
"Build Your Table is a guide to clarity, confidence and finding a career for who you truly are. I found the book interesting and it's the perfect book to dip in and out of and still find it useful in the future. I found the information in the book useful and interesting. I highly recommend it. "- Emma Ashley
"If you don't have a seat at the table, make your own." To me, that is the key message of Beverly's new book. And she's right. Many of us have spent way too much time trying to get that proverbial seat. By combining a unique blend of deeply personal story-telling and very practical advice, Beverly first helps us hear hard things ... and then gives us the tools to do something about it. I highly recommend Build Your Table." - Rosa Sabater
"...This book taught me that sometimes the table was never built for you. I loved reading the journey of Beverly Vanterpool through her journey. This book helps you to thrive where you are and decide when it is time to move forward. To reach for the stars sparkles This book helped me to think about my own journey in terms of climbing the ladder in this generation. This book teaches you how to build your own table and how to proceed on your own terms. I absolutely would highly recommend this book to everyone heart...." - @booksbysumz
"...I don't always read non fiction books but when I do they have to catch my eye and this one certainly did. Build Your Table is a guide to clarity, confidence and finding a career for who you truly are. I found the book interesting and it's the perfect book to dip in and out of and still find it useful in the future. I found the information in the book useful and interesting. I highly recommend it."... - @emmas_books_and_more
"...What I loved about this book is how Beverly acknowledges those barriers, then shows you how to build your own table instead of waiting for an invitation to someone else's. Her four pillars framework is practical and motivating, and the personal stories make it feel real and relatable. For any woman trying to forge a career in spaces that weren't designed with us in mind, this book is empowering, practical, and full of heart."... - Ellie
"...The book reminded me of the quote "nobody ever changed the world by asking for permission first" - and Beverley Vanterpool's book encourages you to do just that - to go for it and make your own seat, heck even your own table. I would recommend this read, especially if you want a nudge in the right direction with your own progression. ..."- Ira
"What stood out to me most was her focus on authenticity, how ambition doesn't need to come at the expense of being true to yourself. That message really resonates with me and the work I do, helping people and organisations find clarity, communicate with purpose, and create opportunities through their own voice and brand.
This is a book I'd recommend to anyone navigating change, building confidence in their professional identity, or simply trying to shape a career that feels more like theirs. "- Rhian
"This book taught me that sometimes the table was never built for you. I loved reading the journey of Beverly Vanterpool through her journey. This book helps you to thrive where you are and decide when it is time to move forward. "- Sumaira
"I found this book both useful and encouraging. It does not just share advice but also offers exercises and reflections you can return to again and again. It is perfect for women, first-generation professionals or anyone who has ever felt underestimated.
For me, reading this came at the right time. In my new NHS role I often catch myself waiting for permission to lead, and this book reminded me that I do not need permission. I can build my own table and take my seat with confidence. "- Chloe