You’ve cooked, watched some Netflix shows, cleaned your room and your dating life is going back to normal – but you still have a lot of spare time. Not sure what to do? Start listening to podcasts. Podcasts are a great way to fill your day with positive messages and inspiring stories. You’d be surprised what a difference a few uplifting words can make.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 female podcasts to help you become the most impactful and empowered human you can be.
1. Girl Boss Radio with Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso is the founder of Nasty Gal, a popular online clothing store. On her show, she interviews other female self-starters who worked their way to success. In these interviews, you can find tips on how to start your own business, helpful advice and the amazing success stories behind some of the world’s most powerful women. The show features the founders of Lululemon, Bumble, Rent the Runway and dozens of other inspiring guests!
2. She Did It Her Way with Amanda Boleyn
Having been ranked as one of the 12 Best Podcasts for Entrepreneurs by Forbes, and noted as one of the Top 100 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs, this podcast explores the topic of becoming a female entrepreneur. This is perfect for those who want to hear about the success of different business models through interviews with female entrepreneurs on how they made it to the top.
3. The Sis2Sis Podcast with Charis, Juanita & Siu
Hosted by singer and social media influencer Charis Ow, producer and presenter Juanita D. Ramayah, and Pilates instructor Siu Lim, this podcast features women from different walks of life, joining hands to bring you topics ranging from career, life, relationships, health and motherhood. Give this podcast a listen if you’re curious about fascinating, real-life accounts on women empowerment. These three work towards one common objective: to stand for equality regardless of differences in religion, race and background.
4. Head Over Heels with Maggy & Vanessa
Hosted by TV and radio personality Maggy Wang and Vanessa Tevi, 2015 Miss Universe Malaysia, Head over Heels explores what it means to be a modern Asian woman. A safe space for real and honest conversations about life experiences, problems and issues faced by the ladies (and gents too!). Life can get overwhelming, so kick off your heels (or shoes), get cozy and #letsgetheadoverheels!
5. The Future Is Female Powerlifting with Hedi Dehnal
Join 60kg powerlifting gym owner Heidi Dehnel and her influential guests for an intimate, off-the-cuff conversation about training, family, business and owning who you are. The Future Is Female Powerlifting shares heartfelt and hilarious stories of successful women across the world. Asking how they made it, the challenges and opportunities they faced along the way, the lessons they’ve learned, the insights they’ve gained and what advice they would give a woman looking to powerlift.
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