Farnoosh Torabi

In this book, Farnoosh Torabi demonstrates how leaning into your fear can actually become your greatest superpower. Torabi pairs stories from her immigrant upbringing with hard-won industry knowledge and data to show how leaning into your fears can help you take control of your financial future.

Lisa Sun

In this book noted fashion entrepreneur and former McKinsey & Company consultant Lisa Sun shares the eight strengths that every woman can call upon to be confident and successful. Sun challenges traditional notions of confidence with a new approach to living with self-assurance. Backed by quantitative research, Sun has identified eight superpowers—leading, performing, achieving, giving, knowing, creating, believing, self-sustaining—and helps turning moments of self-consciousness into self-confidence.

Prachi Gupta

Prachi Gupta’s family embodied the American Dream: a doctor father and a nurturing mother who raised two high-achieving children with one foot in the Indian American community, the other in Pennsylvania’s white suburbia. But their belonging was predicated on powerful myths. In They Called Us Exceptional, Gupta articulates the dissonance, shame, and isolation of being upheld as an American success story.

Manisha Thakor

"MoneyZen" by Manisha Thakor is a transformative book that helps individuals break free from the "Cult of Never Enough" mindset, which often leads to toxic behaviors around money, work, and success.

Kimberlé Crenshaw, African American Policy Forum, Janelle Monáe

"#SayHerName: Black Women’s Stories of Police Violence and Public Silence" is a powerful and eye-opening book authored by Kimberlé Crenshaw and the African American Policy Forum, with a foreword by Janelle Monáe. This book shines a light on the often-overlooked stories of Black women, girls, and femmes who have been victims of police violence. From Breonna Taylor to Tanisha Anderson, it seeks to fill the void of public awareness and recognition for these lives lost.

Ritu Bhasin

"We've Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging" by Ritu Bhasin is a transformative resource that offers a guiding light for those seeking acceptance and empowerment in a world that often pushes them to conform. Through this book, Ritu shares her profound insights and experiences, providing readers with self-reflection exercises and practical techniques to help them navigate the journey toward a life filled with belonging and authenticity.

Pooja Lakshmin, MD

"Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness" by Pooja Lakshmin MD challenges the superficiality of the wellness industry and introduces a paradigm-shifting approach to authentic self-care. Dr. Lakshmin delves into the complexities of self-care, offering actionable strategies and a transformative program for women to reclaim their power and make meaningful changes in their lives.

Tricia Montalvo Timm

"Embrace the Power of You: Owning Your Identity at Work" by Tricia Montalvo Timm is an empowering resource that invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, both personally and professionally. This book offers valuable insights, practical exercises, and real-life stories from top executives and business leaders to guide you in embracing your true identity, fostering self-confidence, and finding success while being authentically yourself.

Bozoma Saint John

"The Urgent Life" by Bozoma Saint John is a compelling memoir that delves into the experiences of grief, loss, and resilience. When faced with the terminal illness and eventual loss of her husband, Peter, Saint John embarked on a transformative journey to embrace life with urgency. This memoir explores the highs and lows of navigating multiple forms of grief and showcases the courage required to find purpose and meaning even amidst brokenness.

Dr. Nika White

"Inclusion Uncomplicated: A Transformative Guide To Simplify DEI" by Dr. Nika White is a timely resource that provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Dr. Nika White draws upon her two decades of experience in helping organizations worldwide create inclusive and equitable cultures.

Elizabeth Leiba

"I'm Not Yelling" by Elizabeth Leiba is a valuable resource for Black businesswomen navigating predominantly white corporate America. This book combines strategic insights with empowering messages, offering statistical evidence and anecdotes that shed light on the challenges Black women face in the workplace. It explores issues like workplace discrimination, microaggressions, lack of mentorship, and pay inequity, providing strategies and recommendations for racial trauma healing and business success.

Michelle Obama

"The Light We Carry" by Michelle Obama is a #1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLER, offering practical wisdom and powerful strategies for navigating life's challenges and uncertainties. Michelle Obama engages in a candid dialogue with readers, sharing insights on building enduring relationships, finding strength in diversity, addressing self-doubt, and more. She draws from her experiences as a mother, spouse, and First Lady to provide valuable practices for adaptation and personal growth.

Thenmozhi Soundararajan

Despite its ban more than 70 years ago, caste is thriving. In this book, Dalit American activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan examines caste from a feminist, abolitionist, and Dalit Buddhist perspective and calls for urgent action for equity across countries and workplaces.

Dolly Chugh

"A More Just Future: Psychological Tools for Reckoning with Our Past and Driving Social Change" by Dolly Chugh offers a revolutionary, evidence-based guide for developing resilience and grit to confront our whitewashed history and build a better future. In the vein of Think Again and Do Better, this book provides essential insights into navigating the complexities of our nation's past and working towards a more equitable tomorrow.

Gena Cox

In this book, organizational psychologist and executive coach Gena Cox shares why true inclusion remains elusive in the workplace. Drawing on psychological science, interviews with corporate leaders, the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experts, and her own experiences this book calls for human-centered organizational leadership.

Daniela Pierre-Bravo

"The Other: How to Own Your Power at Work as a Woman of Color" by Daniela Pierre-Bravo is a vital resource that addresses workplace imposter syndrome and provides a roadmap for self-advocacy and success for women of color and children of immigrants.

Francine Parham

"Please Sit Over There: How To Manage Power, Overcome Exclusion, and Succeed as a Black Woman at Work" by Francine Parham empowers Black women with the career skills needed to navigate an uneven playing field and achieve lasting professional success.

Deborah Liu

"Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work" by Deborah Liu is a powerful guide for women facing challenges and obstacles in the workplace, providing strategies to thrive in a system that isn't always fair.

Shelmina Babai Abji

"Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work" by Shelmina Abji is a vital resource, especially for women of color, navigating the corporate world. This book addresses the unique challenges and biases that women face in the workplace, providing actionable strategies to transform obstacles into opportunities for success. Shelmina Abji's personal experiences and inspiring stories from other successful women offer valuable insights into achieving leadership and recognition.

Tara Jaye Frank

"The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence" by Tara Jaye Frank delves into the core of workplace equity and inclusion. It reveals that the key to advancing these ideals goes beyond policies and systems; it hinges on leaders who are committed to removing obstacles, opening doors, and guiding individuals toward success. In this book, Tara Jaye Frank uses case studies, data, and personal narratives to illustrate how leaders with influence can pave the way for workplace equity by understanding their current position in the equity journey, embracing necessary steps, and truly comprehending the needs of their employees.