I don’t read books to be inspired for a moment. I read to think more clearly, lead more effectively, and make better decisions in my life and work. This list is not about chasing the latest title or pretending one book will change everything. These a...
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Tools for Thinking, Growing, & Living-Intentionally
Women Who Lead & Inspire
From Idea to Impact
Claim Your Presence
Tools for Thinking, Growing, & Living-Intentionally
Books I turn to when I want to think more clearly, act with purpose, and grow in ways that matter. Practical guidance, thoughtful insight, and ideas you actually use.
Easy, relatable, and helps you take care of yourself.
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
Practical principles to help you uncover your purpose and live with intentional focus.
Passion Struck: 12 Principles to Ignite Life
A great take on productivity and rejecting the hustle culture, creating less burnout.
Slow Productivity: Accomplishment Without Burnout
How to get out of your own way and pivot with courage.
Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway: Techniques
Self-reflective - great take on limitations, time, and focus in a busy world.
Meditations for Mortals
Amazing book on working through trauma.
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this, but I did!
The Magic of Mindful Self-Awareness
Women Who Lead & Inspire
These books remind me of what's possible when women step into their power—great stories of courage, clarity, and confidence.
Deeply inspiring.
Becoming
Turning being underestimated into your underrated advantage.
It's About Damn Time: Turn Underestimated to Advantage
Great, practical wisdom for your reinvention.
Fearless and Free: Smart Women Pivot Careers
Building a life & a career without losing your grounding or your voice.
Where You Are Is Not Who You Are: A Memoir
From Idea to Impact
Great books for those who are ready to build, pivot, and lead on their own terms. Practical, honest, and full of lessons.
Classic framework for validated learning & iterative business growth.
The Lean Startup: How Entrepreneurs Innovate
Stop asking permission and take action.
Girl On Fire: Choose Yourself & Blaze Trail
Turn that passion into profit!
She Means Business: Turn Ideas into Reality
How to clear those obstacles out of your way and obtain.
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Wealth
Classic, and needed.
The Psychology of Money: Lessons on Wealth
Claim Your Presence
These books show you how to define yourself, stand out, and shape the way the world sees you. Clear guidance for building influence that lasts.
Great advice for online business and personal branding.
Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand
This helped me to clarify my messaging and made sure it aligned with what and who I am and do well.
Stand Out: Find Your Breakthrough Idea & Build Following
Clarify your message, stay on brand, and build.
Building a StoryBrand 2.0: Clarify Your Message
Constant reminder that YOU are your brand.
On Brand: Shape Narrative, Share Vision
This book helped me ‘define’ my lane and own it.
Happen to Your Career: Unconventional Career Change
