
I often get asked for recommendations for books, podcasts, or other resources so I decided to put them all in one place that’s easy to share. These resources are ones that I have found value in at different points in my life. Some are resources I still reference and revisit regularly.
If you don’t love one resource, try another. If you have a category or certain resources aren’t ones you would normally pick, give something new a chance. We are better able to navigate all of life’s choices when we have a broad base of knowledge and wisdom to pull from and that includes perspectives and experiences we don’t/can’t have.
If you only pick one resource consider Think Again by Adam Grant. It will help you move from resistance to new ideas and concepts to how you can effectively unlearn and relearn as you take in new information. This skill is critical to getting unstuck and pursuing the life you want to live.
Many of these resources are available on multiple platforms (e.g. podcast, YouTube, social media channels, website, etc.) so if you have preferred ways of consuming information you can check to see where these resources are available. I hope you find something that supports you on your journey here.
If you’d like to support my business while you shop I am a Bookshop.org affiliate. (I will make 10% on the books you purchase.) Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores while you shop. Details about their model here. All of my book recommendations will be housed on Bookshop.org for ease in keeping things updated.
Bookshop.org lists:
Burnout
Just for Fun & Stories
Leadership & Work
Psychology & Identity
Podcasts
- Are We Well | Neelam Chand
- Code Switch | NPR
- Dare to Lead | Brené Brown
- Elevate: A Women’s Leadership Institute Podcast
- Future Female Leaders | Nichole Harrop
- Grad School Femtoring | Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu
- Hidden Brain | NPR
- Huberman Lab | Scicomm Media
- Life Kit | NPR
- Managing the Future of Work | Harvard Business School
- Queens of Tech Podcast | Jasmine Moradi
- ReThinking | Adam Grant
- Speaking of Psychology | American Psychological Association
- The New Talent Code | Eightfold AI
- The Path Worth Taking | Craig & Ariel
- The Slog Pod | Dustin Flatt & TJ Westphal
- Women at Work | HBR
- WorkLife with Adam Grant
Yoga/Astrology/Chakras
- Bodhi Yoga | Syl Carson
- Chani | Chani Nicholas
- Embrace Yoga’s Roots | Susanna Barkataki
- Kelly’s Astrology Podcast | Kelly Surtees
- Let’s Talk Yoga | Arundhati Baitmangalkar
- Niky Yoga | Nikita Desai
- Star Walk | App
- Tejal Yoga | Tejal
- The Astrology Podcast | Chris Brennan
- The Yoga Institute | Smt. Hansaji J Yogendra
- Ventuno Yoga
Folks to Follow
- Andrea Yacub Macek | helping women navigate professional challenges, empowering them to advance confidently in their careers
- Christina Ambubuyog | Soulful leadership, intuition, and creative expression
- Cynthia Pong | executive coach, author, and speaker
- Gaye Glasspie | knitting enthusiast spreading positivity and self assurance
- Kaity Tang | Realigned Presence Coaching & Consulting – reconnecting with your true self and core values
- Naseem Kapdi | Kimiya Coaching – career coach for early-career professionals and folks navigating career transitions
- Neelam Chand | ShiftSLC Founder and DEIB practitioner and consultant
- Rachel Rodgers | teaching women how to build wealth
- Syl Carson | director of the studio where I completed my Yoga Teacher Training
- Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu | preparing first-gen BIPOCs for grad school and beyond
I recommend using the Libby App for books, audiobooks, magazines, and more all from your local library. Supporting your local library ensures that resources are available for people who can’t afford to buy books. Additionally libraries provide safe spaces for kids after school, for job seekers to access computers, and for community members to gather together.
If you want to purchase books to support the author consider Libro.fm for audiobooks as they support independent bookstores with each purchase. You can also search for local bookstores in your area or use my Bookshop.org affiliate link which supports my business and independent bookshops.
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