For me, podcasts are a lifesaver. I regularly commute an hour to work in an area with no good public transportation. I use podcasts and audiobooks to keep the boredom at bay.
These are my five favorite podcasts that talk about books, marketing, money and more!
So Money Podcast with Farnoosh Torabi
Farnoosh Torabi takes a feminist approach to money. She thinks that every woman should manage her own finances and take control of her own money situation. Her primary focus is on investing, but she brings in guests who can speak to diverse money-adjacent topics, from the problem with hustle culture to how to be a better boss.
Favorite Podcast Episodes:
1247: The Female “Ambition Penalty” with Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez
This episode speaks to how when women exhibit behavior that isn’t traditionally feminine, sometimes they experience a backlash that is the cost of their ambition.
1183: Think Like a Breadwinner with Jennifer Barrett, Author and Money Expert
This episode challenges women to think about how their career and money choices would have been different if they had been raised to be the breadwinner. Women can’t count on working hard and being rewarded, instead, they need to learn to negotiate and close the wealth gap.
The Goal Digger Podcast
First of all, Jenna Kutcher has an amazing voice! I could listen to her talk about anything. I found her podcast because of her marketing tips, where she taught me how to grow my Instagram, start my Pinterest and grow my email list. But I stayed for the personal development tips. Jenna shows how to live a successful, balanced life as an ambitious woman.
Favorite Podcast Episodes:
492. 3 Steps to Determine What to Post Next on Instagram
Jenna asks you to think about the purpose behind each Instagram post. What do you want your audience to take away from it? She also goes through her JK5 strategy for scheduling Instagram posts (listen to the episode for her explanation!)
460. How to Take Time Off (Without Slowing Down Your Biz)
Jenna talks about how taking a pause provides a mental boost that can help your business in the long run. Batching content can help even people who run companies by themselves take time away without seeming to disappear off their platforms.
The Reader’s Couch Podcast
From interviewing authors to talking to bookstagrammers about their favorite books, Victoria brings interesting conversation with literary personalities. It’s the perfect peek into the world of books and the people who love them!
Favorite Podcast Episodes:
Victoria talks to the author of the Violin Conspiracy, a book about a Black classical musician who tries to find his stolen violin on the eve of the most prestigious music competition in the world.
Top Ten Books of 2021 Series: Part 2
This episode features two bookstagrammers (including yours truly!) talking about their top ten books of the last year. It’s the perfect way to find your next read.
The Influencer Podcast
Julie started her podcast to help her listeners learn how to pitch brands and make influential deals. Now she’s transitioning to talking more about the thoughts and habits that are holding women back from reaching their full potential.
Favorite Podcast Episodes:
262. If I Started Today, This is What I Would Do Differently
This episode offers reflections from Julie, five years into building her business, on finding her brand voice, hiring strategically and goal-setting.
Kassie, a curly hair influencer, talks the listener through pitching as a microinfluencer and talks about the partnership that got her picture on a poster in Ulta!
Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield
Amy demystifies online marketing, tackling topics from SEO to social media algorithms to how to build a career you will love.
Favorite Podcast Episodes:
434. Thriving as an Introvert in an Extrovert Career
Amy talks about prioritizing what activities you need to be a part of and allowing yourself space to recharge afterwards. It’s life-changing to realize that needing recovery time from being on is a natural part of introversion!
431. Why Women Should Be Investing (& How to Do it Well)
Bola Sokunbi talks about how her mom inspired her interest in building wealth. She also talks about the importance of investing to beat inflation and finding your investing comfort zone.
409. From Social Posts to Weekly Content: Create Your 3-Month Content Calendar Step-By-Step
From brainstorming ideas and surveying your audience, Amy takes you from ideas to a months-long content plan. The best part of this episode is the attached freebie content calendar that Amy provides.
If podcasts aren’t your thing, check out my post on Five Book of the Month Books You Won’t Want to Miss to find your next read instead.
