Inspiration Fuel Incoming
Introducing our Inspiration Ignition Shelf! These books by Innovation Women members offer thoughtful perspectives on personal growth, transformation and more. From navigating life’s challenges to embracing your unique strengths, each read provides valuable insights to support your journey forward. Let these voices inspire your next chapter.
1. Aging but Dangerous: A Unique Approach to Aging by This 84-Year-Old by Jean Ketcham
In Aging But Dangerous, Jean Ketcham shares her personal journey to inspire readers to embrace aging with a positive attitude, highlighting how she pursued new adventures and challenged societal norms regardless of her age. This book serves as a call to action for women to live boldly and authentically, proving it’s never too late to chase dreams.
2. Cupid is a Bastard by Ambika Devi
Cupid is a Bastard explores the author’s humorous and poignant processing of loss, including love, friends, and family, through journal entries. The book offers a unique perspective on navigating grief and finding humor in life’s challenges.
3. From Quills to Tweets: How America Communicates About War and Revolution by Andrea J. Dew
This book examines the historical role of political communication, media and technology in shaping American wars and revolutions, from the American Revolution to the conflict against ISIS. It analyzes how messengers and messages influenced public opinion and the course of conflicts throughout US history.
4. Rattled Awake: The Podcaster’s Edition by Kat Polsinelli
Rattled Awake: The Podcasters’ Edition, features a collection of personal stories from podcasters, each sharing a significant life event that profoundly shifted their perspective for the better.
5. The Deep End of Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Helene: 40 Days and Nights of Survival and Transformation by Emma Churchman
This memoir recounts Emma Churchman’s harrowing experience surviving Hurricane Helene’s devastation and the subsequent rebuilding of her community, highlighting the power of human connection and resilience in the face of crisis. It’s a story of transforming fear into love and finding strength in shared humanity.
6. Thriving After 40: Creating Wealth & Abundance Through Your Authentic Success by Jolie Downs
Thriving After 40, by Jolie Downs, distills the “Universal Truths” identified from over 100 interviews with successful individuals over 40. This book serves as a step-by-step guide to help readers create their most authentic, successful and fulfilling lives by applying these core principles.
7. My Sister Maddie by Kelly Branco
My Sister Maddie introduces Maddie, a neurodiverse six-year-old superhero with unique senses. This book follows Maddie’s adventures, showing how she navigates challenges with her special powers and celebrates the coolness of being different.
8. Unleash Your God-Given Gift: How to Discover Your Purpose and Live a Life if Impact for God by Jori O’Neale
Unleash Your God-Given Gift by Jori O’Neale is a transformative guide designed to help readers discover their unique talents and align their lives with their divine purpose. This book offers practical steps and biblical wisdom to empower individuals to overcome challenges, make a lasting impact and live a fulfilling life that glorifies God.
9. What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? Renewal, Revision, Reinvention Your Purpose & Vision After 50 by Noreen Braman
This handbook guides individuals through life changes, particularly during midlife and beyond, by providing thoughtful prompts for renewal, revision and reinvention to help re-examine meaning and purpose.
About the Authors
These authors are Innovation Women Content Creator members, a group of speakers who are also authors and/or podcast hosts. We’ll be spotlighting their books regularly to help you discover your next favorite read. Be on the lookout for more!
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