March 2, 2026 Book Review Breakfast: "The Little Girls’ Guide to Entrepreneurship: What I Now Know That I Sure Wish I Knew Then," by Emily McHugh

Ellen Contreras of Treasure Coast Connector will review The Little Girls’ Guide to Entrepreneurship: What I Now Know That I Sure Wish I Knew Then, by Emily McHugh

This book is a combination of autobiography and lessons learned in entrepreneurship. Author Emily McHugh takes you on a journey starting with the seeds of entrepreneurship that were planted at an early age on a farm in Jamaica to the founding of her award-winning design company Casauri. Emily distills the essence of entrepreneurship in its purest form and reveals insights from hard won lessons and experiences.

Ellen Contreras is a Media Personality, Writer, Influencer & Business Development Consultant. In 2019, Ellen Contreras founded her iHeart radio talk show, naming it Treasure Coast Connector. She earned the nickname “The Connector” for her remarkable ability to link businesspeople and resources, helping them flourish.

Ellen is a dynamic business development professional with a diverse background in sales, staffing & recruiting, marketing & communications, and advertising & PR.

As the host of the weekly iHeart radio show and podcast, Treasure Coast Connector, Ellen shines a spotlight on local business owners, connecting them with the community. By helping people share their stories and discuss their products and services, she engages the audience, sparking interest and driving sales.

Ellen is also a Community Contributor for Newsbreak, the largest news aggregator app in the US with over 50 million readers. She writes insightful articles and shares her opinions on careers, business development, the Florida lifestyle, and more.

Ellen graduated with top honors from Briarcliffe College in New York, earning an IT degree summa cum laude and serving as valedictorian of her class. She also holds an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification.

Ellen resides in Vero Beach, FL, with her husband Omar Contreras and their capricious cat, Mr. Skitters.

All Book Review Breakfasts begin at 9:30am in the Richardson Center of Indian River State College, 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach.

Book Review Breakfasts are free and open to the public. You are encouraged to bring new or gently used children’s books to stock the Little Free Libraries that we support.