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Girl, Get Up: You Were Never Meant to Stay Down

Kristi Caudell

You've been knocked down, but staying down isn't your story.

If you've ever felt stuck in heartbreak, shame, or failure, Girl, Get Up is your comeback blueprint.

In this raw and inspiring memoir, Kristi Caudell shares her journey from teenage motherhood to appearing on Donald Trump's The Apprentice, to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur and sought-after speaker. With unwavering faith, resilience, and grit, she defied the odds to build a life of purpose and impact, and you can too!

Inside, you'll discover the tools and truths to help you break free from labels, let go of limiting beliefs, and reclaim your future with passion, faith, and fire.

Perfect for readers searching for:

  • Empowerment after loss, betrayal, or burnout
  • Healing from emotional trauma or toxic relationships
  • Faith-based personal growth
  • Overcoming shame and self-doubt
  • Finding purpose

Whether you've lost your voice, your vision, or your will to keep going, Girl, Get Up will remind you: you are not done yet. There is still more in you and more for you. You were born to rise . . . and it starts right here.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Silversmith Press
  • Publish Date: Aug 26th, 2025
  • Pages: 158
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.56in - 0.87lb
  • EAN: 9781967386307
  • Categories: Women in BusinessWomenSpiritual

About the Author

Caudell, Kristi: - Kristi Caudell is a mother, entrepreneur, and real estate visionary best known to America for her time on The Apprentice Season 4 with Donald Trump. She is the author of Girl, Get Up-a rallying cry for anyone ready to stand tall, live boldly, and never give up.Kristi's journey has been anything but linear. She has faced heartbreak and healing, public scrutiny and private pain, rejection, loss, betrayal and even an unlawful arrest. But through it all, she kept showing up: with vision, faith, and heart.Growing up, Kristi's first taste of success was as a standout soccer player who consistently set new records before becoming a mother at sixteen and nearly losing her life in the process. With baby in tow, she earned a full-ride college scholarship and later defied the odds by building multiple successful businesses and landing a spot on the national television stage-all while navigating deep personal loss, public trials, and the courage it takes to begin again. With grit, grace, and unshakable faith, Kristi empowers others to rise from life's hardest moments and reclaim their voice.Girl, Get Up was not written from a platform but from the trenches; the unfiltered moments when rising was the only option left. Her life is a living testament to perseverance and the power of getting back up.

Praise for this book

★★★★★ This book touched my heart in a way few others ever have. It's raw, honest, and deeply personal-woven with stories that had me in tears more than once. Kristi's vulnerability invited me to reflect on my own walk with God, reminding me that He is present in both the pain and the healing only Jesus can bring. It beautifully shows God's love in helping us overcome doubt and turning ashes into something beautiful. If you're in need of hope, encouragement, or a reminder that God is near, this book is a must-read.

- Valerie Addis, Clarkesville, GA

★★★★★ "Reading Girl, Get Up! left me deeply inspired. Kristi Caudell's journey-from high school soccer standout and teen mom to college graduate, entrepreneur, and The Apprentice contestant-is both powerful and faith-filled. Her story is a beautiful reminder that setbacks don't define us-our courage to rise does. This book is more than a memoir; it's a call to action for women to use their voices and step boldly into purpose. Uplifting, honest, and unforgettable."

- Lynda Hester, Real Estate Broker & Community Advocate

★★★★★ Get Up Girl was such a powerful and moving read. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but more than that, it stirred something in me. After I finished, I found myself wanting to share my own story, too. It reminded me that strength comes from standing back up, again and again.

- Beverly lazar, Clayton, GA

★★★★★ What a wonderful autobiography filled with authentic life lessons.

The author's story shines with strength, inspiration, and depth. Even in the company of high-achieving and successful individuals, her presence and light are unforgettable.

Each page reveals her resilience, grounded values, and steady faith. She is small in stature but powerful in impact, with a life rooted in love for her family and her Christian beliefs. Her accomplishments span from athletics to television to real estate, but what stands out most is her heart. She continues to give generously, offering her talents and support to everyone around her.

This book is a reminder that when life knocks you down, the only option is to rise. Readers of all ages and backgrounds will find something in these pages that speaks to their spirit and encourages them to keep going.

- John Hicks, Amelia Island, Fl