Lifestyle blog 9: 5 Book Recommendations for Female Empowerment

 Hello, my Amazing Readers! 

Female Empowerment is something that I personally believe in. What do I mean by female empowerment? I mean that women, and men, are encouraging other women to feel empowered and capable of succeeding in their lives. I know for me personally, I am grateful for the mentors I have had in the past that have encouraged me to continue moving forward and striving to succeed. I wouldn't be a managing partner at my company if it wasn't for them. 

I've personally felt the pressures a woman faces in this society, specifically in the job market. Being a woman in sales, especially within a corporate world, can be intimidating. I've learned through various experiences to keep moving forward and encouraging my fellow women to do the same. This blog I hope gives encouragement and empowerment to you women who need it. Whether you're selling a product or looking in the job market, being a woman is tough. One study showed that women have a "Motherhood penalty," where every child a woman has decreases her annual salary by an average of 4%. That's crazy! And clearly shows the flaws in the job market against women. 

However, women can easily fight against this flawed society by continuing to succeed and move forward. We do this by feeling strong and empowered, and knowing that we can beat the odds stacked against us. It can be hard to be encouraged to continue trying, especially as a woman in the stiff job market today, so I want to give some book recommendations below of books that I believe can help empower and encourage women. 

1. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 

What a great read! Brene Brown is a favorite of mine anyway, but this book is amazing. She discusses how we look at our imperfections and how we can change our views. Highly recommend! 

2. We should all be Feminists by  Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

I love this author already, but this book is both inspiring and well-written. Adichie talks about what feminism means today, and what we can do to empower ourselves as women. 

3. Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit 

This book is a long, comical but bitter essay, where Solnit talks about "mansplaining" and the assumptions both men and women have about each other. It's eye-opening and slightly terrifying. 

4. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life:

by Jen Sincero 

This book is excellent not just for women, but for anyone. Written by a success coach, each chapter gives life lessons, inspiring stories, and tips you may not have thought of. 

5. The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan

This is a classic 1960s female empowerment read, and probably the first of its kind. Friedan describes the feelings of women in the 1960s, and this book is quite relevant today. 

There are obviously a great many other books I could recommend for female empowerment, but I believe that these are all different and inspiring enough to be recommended to my female readers. Reach out on my social media with your own favorite books, as well as questions you may have. 

Until next time, 

Katie