If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further. Our collection of listens to drive and empower features the very best motivational audiobooks from a whole host of women we look to for their experience, expertise, perspective and wisdom. From feminist pioneers to successful businesswomen, athletes to actors, these authors share their inspirational stories and demonstrate what can be achieved with perseverance and determination. If you're looking for a friendly pep talk read on to discover a range of titles to lift your spirits, strengthen your ambitions and point you toward a happier, healthier way of life.
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    • Wintering

    • The power of rest and retreat in difficult times
    • By: Katherine May
    • Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
    • Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 06-02-20
    • Language: English
    • 1,011 ratings
    • Wintering by Katherine May
    • Wintering is author Katherine May’s account of her year-long journey through winter and how she found inspiration when life felt frozen. Part memoir and part exploration of the human condition, Katherine looks at how the great outdoors can be a great healing tool. Like nature, we can learn to appreciate these low periods and the changes that come with ushering in a new season. Dormant periods in our lives and dark moments, whether it’s a change in circumstances or mental health issues, can catch us off-guard. Wintering is an outstanding listen that will resonate with young women and grown adults as they navigate life and the hardships that come with it.

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    • Home Work

    • A Memoir of My Hollywood Years
    • By: Julie Andrews
    • Narrated by: Julie Andrews
    • Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 15-10-19
    • Language: English
    • 318 ratings
    • Home Work by Julie Andrews
    • Many may have grown up thinking of Julie Andrews as the practically-perfect Mary Poppins. But there was much more going on behind the scenes than fans suspected. Julie tells her own story, focusing on her personal life and the people, events and hard work behind her most famous films. Cowritten with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, and told with Julie's signature charm and pluck, Home Work is a fond look back at the apex of an incredible Hollywood career. It’s also an important reminder that even women who succeed in one aspect of their lives can face (and overcome) difficulties in others. One of the best inspirational books is transformed from a must-read to a must-listen, narrated by the author herself.

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    • Surpassing Certainty

    • What My Twenties Taught Me
    • By: Janet Mock
    • Narrated by: Janet Mock
    • Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
    • Release date: 13-06-17
    • Language: English
    • 29 ratings
    • Surpassing Certainty by Janet Mock
    • With Western culture's emphasis on the value of youth, women may feel like they have to hit their prime in their 20s and that they are failures if they don't meet all of their goals by their 30th birthday. Janet Mock thinks differently. A magazine editor and award-winning transgender activist, Janet views her 20s as the beginning. In Surpassing Certainty, she talks about the many invaluable life lessons she picked up throughout her first full decade of adulthood. In this listen and her previous book, Redefining Realness, both of which she reads herself, Janet demonstrates that it's okay to take all the time you need to figure yourself out. Surpassing Certainty is a recommended listen for women looking to boost their self-esteem and continue their personal development journey.

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    • My Beloved World

    • By: Sonia Sotomayor
    • Narrated by: Rita Moreno
    • Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
    • Release date: 15-01-13
    • Language: English
    • 19 ratings
    • My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
    • Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina and the third woman to serve on the Supreme Court. As a girl, she lost her father and was diagnosed with diabetes. As an adult, she graduated from an Ivy League university and became a respected judge despite continuing personal struggles. The Audie Award-nominated audiobook of her autobiography, My Beloved World, traces Sonia's journey from an underprivileged childhood to the highest court in the land. The original English version of My Beloved World is read by revered actor Rita Moreno, while the Spanish translation, Mi Mundo Adorado, is narrated by Gabriela Ramirez.

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    • The Gifts of Imperfection

    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
    • Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
    • Release date: 08-09-20
    • Language: English
    • 1,298 ratings
    • The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
    • Brené Brown appears on our list with the 10th-anniversary edition of The Gifts of Imperfection, a great audiobook she describes as 'an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution'. This motivational listen delivers ten guideposts to wholehearted living, which listeners can implement in their everyday lives. The guideposts not only help listeners with the tools to change their lives but also walk them through the sabotaging expectations and self-doubt that can get in the way. Brené brings her fascinating research to life with her personal stories in this powerful self-help audiobook, which will both inspire and resonate with listeners.

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    • Tiny Beautiful Things

    • Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar
    • By: Cheryl Strayed
    • Narrated by: Cheryl Strayed, Steve Almond (Intro)
    • Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 01-05-13
    • Language: English
    • 498 ratings
    • Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
    • For more than a decade, thousands of people have sought advice from Dear Sugar, the pseudonym of bestselling author Cheryl Strayed. Initially, people could ask for guidance through her online column and, later, through her hit Dear Sugars podcast. Tiny Beautiful Things is a collection of the best of Dear Sugar, bringing Cheryl’s wisdom to listeners. This 10th-anniversary edition features six new columns and a preface from Cheryl herself. This fascinating listen is a true testament to everything life throws our way, no matter how big or small a problem or conflict may be. Cheryl delivers an audio experience full of humour, insight and compassion, which will particularly resonate with women.

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    • The Light We Carry

    • Overcoming in Uncertain Times
    • By: Michelle Obama
    • Narrated by: Michelle Obama
    • Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 15-11-22
    • Language: English
    • 956 ratings
    • The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
    • The Light We Carry is Michelle Obama’s powerful follow-up to her memoir Becoming, which topped Amazon's best seller list. In her self-narrated audiobook, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares wisdom and practical advice for staying hopeful and focused in our uncertain world. She considers important questions many of us wrestle with in our everyday lives, from building honest relationships to dealing with overwhelming feelings and challenges. In this must-listen title, Michelle Obama offers listeners stories and reflections on change, challenge, overcoming obstacles and power. The Light We Carry inspires listeners to examine their own lives, identify sources of gladness and connect with others in this turbulent world.

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    • Heart and Hustle

    • Use your passion. Build your brand. Achieve your dreams.
    • By: Patricia Bright
    • Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
    • Release date: 11-04-19
    • Language: English
    • 306 ratings
    • Heart and Hustle by Patricia Bright
    • Heart and Hustle guides listeners to use their passion, build their brand and achieve their dreams. Patricia Bright is a British digital creator and influencer. Written for modern women, Heart and Hustle inspires listeners to let go of the beliefs and self-doubt holding them back. In this insightful listen, Patricia reflects on the early lessons she learned growing up in South London and the moment she quit her nine-to-five job to chase her ambition full-time. Her story will revolutionise how you think about work, life and what it means to be successful. From the moment listeners hit play on Patricia’s self-narrated title, they’ll be influenced by her drive and positivity.

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    • The Art of Asking

    • How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
    • By: Amanda Palmer
    • Narrated by: Amanda Palmer
    • Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
    • Release date: 11-11-14
    • Language: English
    • 604 ratings
    • The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
    • In 2013, American singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer presented her TED Talk The Art of Asking at the annual TED conference. In 2014, she released the New York Times bestselling memoir The Art of Asking to dive deeper into her philosophy and thoughts. This empowering audiobook reveals how Amanda learned to ask to get what she wants. By doing so, she asked the world for money to make a new album and tour with it, and raise over a million dollars monthly. The Art of Asking reveals how ordinary people, without thousands of fans and followers, can follow these same principles and achieve great results in their own lives.

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    • The Pants of Perspective

    • One Woman's 3,000 Kilometre Running Adventure Through the Wilds of New Zealand
    • By: Anna McNuff
    • Narrated by: Anna McNuff
    • Series: Anna’s Adventures, Book 1
    • Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
    • Release date: 26-10-18
    • Language: English
    • 651 ratings
    • The Pants of Perspective by Anna McNuff
    • The Pants of Perspective is a witty and raw account of a journey to the edge of what a woman believed herself capable of in New Zealand’s 3,000-kilometre-long Te Araroa Trail. If you’re looking for inspiration to find adventures, take risks and live life to the fullest, look no further than this awe-inspiring audiobook by adventurer and self-confessed mischief-maker Anna McNuff. Anna travelled alone through the backcountry for 148 days, passing through mountains, forests and waters. She slept in the wild and was taken in by kind Kiwi strangers. This story is for you if you’ve ever dreamt of taking on a great challenge but felt too afraid to begin.

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    • Brown Girl Like Me

    • The Essential Guidebook and Manifesto for South Asian Girls and Women
    • By: Jaspreet Kaur
    • Narrated by: Jaspreet Kaur
    • Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
    • Release date: 17-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 37 ratings
    • Brown Girl Like Me by Jaspreet Kaur
    • Brown Girl Like Me: The Essential Guidebook and Manifesto for South Asian Girls and Women by Jaspreet Kaur is a beautiful manifesto to help prepare women for the difficulties they may face in a misogynistic and racist world. Jaspreet Kaur dissects the media, the workplace, the home, mental health and the body as she explores her own identity as a South Asian woman and inspires other women to take control of their lives. Brown Girl Like Me is an essential listen for South Asian women and anyone looking to get inspired to spark change in the world.

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    • A Life Without Limits

    • By: Chrissie Wellington, Michael Aylwin
    • Narrated by: Imogen Church
    • Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
    • Release date: 07-01-13
    • Language: English
    • 1,262 ratings
    • A Life Without Limits by Chrissie Wellington
    • A Life Without Limits is the incredible story of British triathlete Chrissie Wellington, the first British athlete to top the Ironman World Championship podium, quadruple World Champion and World Record holder. This audiobook, written uncovers the story of a sporty kid who was more interested in the social side of sports and went on to become a world champion. This thrilling listen will motivate listeners in all areas of their lives, inspiring them to push themselves to the limits and step out of their comfort zone. This powerful memoir takes listeners into the mind of a remarkable woman who never backed down and showed the world what is possible with hard work, focus and determination.

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    • Wow, No Thank You.

    • By: Samantha Irby
    • Narrated by: Samantha Irby
    • Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
    • Release date: 31-03-20
    • Language: English
    • 164 ratings
    • Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby
    • Samantha Irby is a New York Times bestselling essayist known for her brash honesty and laugh-out-loud observations. In Wow, No Thank You, her latest essay collection, Samantha tackles subjects both savoury (mason jar salads!) and not (bodily functions). Being a deeply imperfect yet unquestionably accomplished woman presents many comedic opportunities, and Samantha takes advantage of every single one. Staring down the barrel of her 40th year of life, Samantha looks back on the days she could work a full 11-hour shift on just four hours of sleep and how her life has changed since then. Wow, No Thank You is a funny, insightful and motivational listen that you won’t want to miss.

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    • The Moment of Lift

    • How Empowering Women Changes the World
    • By: Melinda French Gates
    • Narrated by: Melinda French Gates
    • Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
    • Release date: 25-04-19
    • Language: English
    • 454 ratings
    • The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
    • Melinda Gates is a renowned philanthropist, businesswoman and advocate for women and girls worldwide. In The Moment of Lift, Melinda reinforces how empowering women and girls can change the world. In this moving and compelling listen, Melinda shares lessons from the inspiring people she met during her travels and her work with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As she writes in the introduction, 'That is why I had to write this book—to share the stories of people who have given focus and urgency to my life. I want all of us to see ways we can lift women up where we live'. A testament to the power of women, this audiobook will encourage you to find your power and share it with others.

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    • Big Magic

    • Creative Living Beyond Fear
    • By: Elizabeth Gilbert
    • Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
    • Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
    • Release date: 22-09-15
    • Language: English
    • 3,732 ratings
    • Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
    • Elizabeth Gilbert digs deep to share her wisdom and perspective about creativity in this New York Times best seller. The celebrated American author and journalist offers insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She shows listeners how to tackle what they most love and face up to their fears. She brings listeners the tools, approaches and habits to live their most creative, best lives. One of the best inspirational audiobooks, Big Magic will inspire and encourage listeners to follow their passions and creative endeavours with wonder and joy.

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    • The Happiness Project

    • Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
    • By: Gretchen Rubin
    • Narrated by: Gretchen Rubin
    • Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
    • Release date: 29-12-09
    • Language: English
    • 478 ratings
    • The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
    • Author and speaker Gretchen Rubin is one the most influential observers of happiness. In The Happiness Project, she shares the story of her journey to discovering true happiness. Rubin reports on her year-long experiment, drawing on science, philosophy and real-world examples. On a rainy afternoon, while riding a city bus, Rubin had an epiphany: 'The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that matter'. And from that moment on, she dedicated a year of her life to her happiness project. In this motivational account, Rubin digs into what it means to be happy and how you can create happiness in your own life.

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    • Lean In

    • Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
    • By: Sheryl Sandberg
    • Narrated by: Elisa Donovan
    • Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
    • Release date: 11-03-13
    • Language: English
    • 1,612 ratings
    • Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
    • Sheryl Sandberg ranked eighth on Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business list. The entrepreneur and business icon embodies female empowerment. In Lean In, she urges women to take risks and seek new challenges, find work they love and remain passionately engaged with it throughout their lives. This provocative and inspiring audiobook about women and power grew out of an electrifying TED talk Sandberg gave in 2010, in which she expressed her concerns about the progress of women achieving major leadership positions. Sheryl is qualified to lead the way if you want to excel in your career or get some tried and tested motivational lessons.

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