Fran Hauser

Literary Scout

Fran Hauser is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, champion of women in the workplace, and a LinkedIn Top Voice. She has spoken at over 200 organizations and authored two books, The Myth of the Nice Girl and Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, that have been hailed as modern-day bibles for professional women. Fran’s publishing journey was so rewarding that she launched Bookbound, a podcast for nonfiction writers, which she co-hosts with friend and literary agent Bethany Saltman. In December 2024, Fran combined her passion for storytelling and community-building by opening Bedford Books, the first-ever bookstore in her hometown of Bedford, NY. As a former Fortune 500 executive and active start-up investor, who has funded over 40 female-founded companies, Fran’s insights have appeared in media outlets including Fortune, CNBC, Fast Company, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, and Business Insider. You can learn more about her here.