Insights and Inspiration: Reading Recommendations from 2022 Podcast Guests

We had so many amazing podcast guests in 2022! And we are excited to launch our 2022 book list inspired by their recommendations. I will DEFINITELY be reading some of these!

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2022 WOMENdontDOthat book list:

Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative by Jane Alison

Episode: What you need to know about midlife with author Ann Douglas Ep. 123

The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss by Dr. Jason Fung

Episode: Surviving versus thriving with Neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch Ep. 121

Digital Persuasion by Erin King

Episode: How to tell your story with Tami Adams Ep. 117

Becoming by Michelle Obama AND Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

Episode: Turning points with Priya Sam Ep. 115

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Hardcover by Kim Scott

Episode: An honest conversation about mental health with CEO Kayle Isabelle Ep. 112

How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas by David Bornstein

Episode: Change making with venture capitalist Lise Birikundavyi Ep. 110

The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

Episode: What it’s really like to be a powerful political women and mother with Leslie Church Ep. 108

Devotions by Mary Oliver

Dear White Peacemakers: Dismantling Racism With Grit And Grace by Osheta Moore

Emperor by Conn Iggulden

Episode: Working Mom Roundtable Part 1 & 2 Ep. 105 & 106

The power of now by Eckhart Tolle

Episode: A story of grief and motherhood with Tarah Schwartz Ep. 102

Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City by Tanya Talaga

Episode: Lessons in leadership with VP Pari Johnston Ep. 101

The Road to Character by David Brooks

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Women and Leadership

Episode: Taking the road less traveled with former Premier Christy Clark Ep. 98

What I know for sure by, Oprah

Episode: How a former teacher started a hat revolution with Stacey Keller Ep. 96

The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, by Catherine Price

Episode: So you want to be an entrepreneur with Kelly Sinclair Ep. 94

Greenlights, by Matthew McConaughey

How Not to Hate Your Husband After You Have Kids, by Jancee Dunn

Episode: Mom guilt with the Mom Room’s Renee Reina. Ep 90

Think Again, by Adam Brant

Episode: How to manage your finances and career with SVP Alana Riley Ep. 88

Surrounded by idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life) by Thomas Erikson

Episode: If you can see it you can be it with Ambassador Marcy Grossman Ep. 92

Books by 2022 guests:

Can’t Help Falling: A Long Road To Motherhood by Tarah Schwartz

Episode: A story of grief and motherhood with Tarah Schwartz Ep. 102

Navigating The Messy Middle: A Fiersly Honest and Weidley Encouraging Guide for Midlife Women By Ann Douglas

Episode: What you need to know about midlife with author Ann Douglas Ep. 123

What books would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments, we would love to hear from you.

Happy reading!