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Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace
Minda Harts
"Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace" by Minda Harts is an essential self-help book that provides women of color with strategies to heal and thrive in the workplace.
The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change
Michelle MiJung Kim
"The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change" by Michelle MiJung Kim offers a profound exploration of the path towards true transformation in ourselves and our world. This book delves into the complexities and contradictions of pursuing equity and justice, providing a roadmap to navigate these challenges. With a focus on grounding, orienting, showing up, and moving together, this book is a vital resource for anyone committed to social justice and genuine change.
My Life in Full
My Life in Full | Indra Nooyi
"My Life in Full" by Indra Nooyi is an intimate and powerful memoir by the trailblazing former CEO of PepsiCo, offering a firsthand view of her legendary career and the sacrifices it demanded.
For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts
Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
"For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts" by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez invites you into a world of empowerment. This book serves as a rallying cry for women of color, offering wisdom, resilience, and a path forward. Join the sisterhood, find your strength, and embrace success.
Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity & What Organizations Are Up Against
Melanie Ho
"Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity & What Organizations are Up Against" by Melanie Ho challenges the conventional advice of "leaning in" for professional women and delves into the complexities and challenges they face in the workplace.
First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide To Thriving at Work and In Life
Jennifer R. Farmer
"First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide To Thriving at Work and In Life" by Jennifer R. Farmer is a groundbreaking hardcover book that sheds light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black women as they break barriers in their professional and personal lives. With practical advice, this book aims to empower Black women to feel seen while helping others gain a better understanding of the experiences of diverse women.
The Calling: 3 Fundamental Shifts to Stay True, Get Paid, and Do Good
Rha Goddess
"The Calling" by Rha Goddess is a game-changing book that offers a six-step approach to help you recognize, accept, and embrace your calling. Whether you've already found your calling or are on the path to discovering it, this book provides valuable insights on how to stay true, get paid, and do good. Join Rha Goddess on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
A Blessing: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive
Bonita C. Stewart and Jacqueline Adams
"A Blessing: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive" by Bonita C. Stewart and Jacqueline Adams is an insightful exploration of African-American female leadership. This book challenges the status quo and sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of Black women in America's history. With a wealth of empowering data, it provides a playbook for Black female leaders to unite, support each other, and navigate the unique challenges they face in their pursuit of success.
I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds
I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds | Sunny Hostin
"I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds" by Sunny Hostin and Charisse Jones is a powerful memoir that chronicles Sunny Hostin's remarkable journey from growing up in a South Bronx housing project to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and a prominent journalist. This memoir offers an intimate and eye-opening look at issues of identity, intolerance, and injustice in America.
More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say)
Elaine Welteroth
"More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say)" by Elaine Welteroth is a riveting and timely memoir that delves into lessons on race, identity, and success through the author's personal journey. From navigating her life as the child of an unlikely interracial marriage in a small-town California to becoming a groundbreaking journalist, Welteroth shares the profound lessons and struggles of being a barrier-breaker at various intersections.
Patriarchy Stress Disorder
Valerie Rein
"Patriarchy Stress Disorder" by Valerie Rein, PhD, explores the hidden traumas that high-achieving women face as a result of patriarchal oppression. This book sheds light on the unique challenges and stressors experienced by accomplished women and provides a path to healing and thriving.
The Likeability Trap
Alicia Menendez
The Likeability Trap proposes surprising, practical solutions for confronting the cultural patterns holding us back, encourages us to value unique talents and styles instead of muting them, and to remember that while likeability is part of the game, it will not break you.
The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table
Minda Harts
"The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table" by Minda Harts is a groundbreaking career guide tailored specifically for women of color, addressing the unique challenges they face in the workplace.
Becoming
Michelle Obama
"Becoming" by Michelle Obama is a compelling memoir that offers readers an intimate look into the life of one of the most iconic women of our era. Now available in paperback and as a Young Readers edition, this book invites you into Michelle Obama's world, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as First Lady of the United States.
Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger
Soraya Chemaly
"Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger" by Soraya Chemaly is a groundbreaking exploration of women's anger in the 21st century. This book encourages women to embrace their anger as a powerful tool for personal and societal change. Soraya Chemaly challenges the idea that women should suppress their anger and shows how it can drive justice and empowerment. By redefining our relationship with anger, this book empowers women to create lasting positive change
Drop The Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less
Tiffany Dufu
"Drop The Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less" by Tiffany Dufu is a transformative book that challenges the conventional wisdom that women must "do it all" to succeed. Tiffany Dufu, a prominent voice in the women's leadership movement, shares her personal journey of reevaluating her expectations and letting go of the unrealistic pressure to accomplish everything on her own.
Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs
Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs | Nathalie Molina Niño
"Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs" by Nathalie Molina Niño is the ultimate resource for women entrepreneurs and those seeking to break free from the status quo. This unapologetic collection of fifty proven hacks provides the tools to overcome obstacles and succeed in business, regardless of background or resources. Nathalie Molina Niño, a serial tech entrepreneur and founder of BRAVA Investments, shares invaluable insights that challenge the conventional wisdom and assumptions about entrepreneurship.
This Is How We Rise: Reach Your Highest Potential, Empower Women, Lead Change in the World
Claudia Chan
"This Is How We Rise: Reach Your Highest Potential, Empower Women, Lead Change in the World" by Claudia Chan is a practical guide to achieving success through a new kind of leadership rooted in purpose and activism for social change. Claudia Chan encourages readers to embrace a "me for we" mindset, where personal success is linked to a broader mission of gender equality and social change. This book offers valuable insights and a toolbox of thirteen foundational habits to help individuals become change-makers for gender equality.
Suits: A Woman on Wall Street
Nina Godiwalla
"Suits: A Woman on Wall Street" by Nina Godiwalla is a captivating memoir that delves into the unique challenges faced by a Persian-Indian immigrant woman pursuing a career on Wall Street. Nina's ambition leads her from her immigrant community in Houston to the fast-paced world of New York banking.
Sister Outsider
Sister Outsider | Audre Lorde
“Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde is an essential collection of writings by a black lesbian poet and feminist that celebrates her influential voice in twentieth-century literature.