Books and podcasts that inspire to break the gender bias

Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin talk about midlife challenges in their funny, thoughtful and illuminating way.

Emelie Sandé, June Sarpong, Bonnie Greer, Paris Lees and many more women talk about their favourite books and the lasting impact a great read makes.

Food and chat with an endless parade of interesting guests – avoid listening while hungry, but definitely make time for this mother and daughter duo who live life with their glass half full!

Plus, look out for our history of Theirworld series celebrating the charity’s 20^TH anniversary on this summer (and look back at some inspiring women in past episodes).

This podcast discusses issues millennials face in ways millennials can relate. The hosts are smart, hilarious, feminist, assertive, and use their platform to speak against injustices in society, especially in Nigeria.

I am recommending this book to everyone who wishes to create real change within themselves and in the world, and people in leadership positions who are concerned about how their policies affect women.

Because at the end of the day, women’s empowerment could be the best financial decision for the global economy in the 21st century.

“I meant to say I am sorry that Papa broke your figurines, but the words that came out were, ‘I’m sorry your figurines broke, Mama.”

Those were the words of Kambili, the major Character of “Purple Hibiscus”, written by one of Africa’s finest writers, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Like Kambili, many of us do not know that our strength does not exist in people-pleasing or the fear of what might follow when we choose to dare speak out.

Lean In digs deep into gender inequality and why women are still underrepresented as a valuable part of our global workforce, showing how they unintentionally hold themselves back, as well as outlining ways for us to enable and support them.