Inspiring Reads Written By #BadassWitches

Whether you’re looking for some motivational business advice or even a heart-warming collection of poems this list of amazing novels by fearless women is perfect for you!

Make Your Moment by Dion Lim

This playbook, written by ABC News anchor Dion Lim, provides life-changing business strategies for women who are looking to grow in their career field. By telling her story as an Asian-American woman working in television, Lim gives readers a peek into the world of an inspiring, modern businesswoman.  


Mani/Pedi: A True-Life Rags to Riches Story by Krista Beth Driver

The novel describes the life of Charlie, a Vietnamese woman who flees her country in the middle of the night with her family to America. In America, Charlie meets Olivett and together they open an extremely successful nail salon. In this inspiring re-telling of a true-life tale, Krista Beth Driver shares Charlie’s story and encourages women to follow their dreams no matter the circumstances. 


Just A Girl: Growing Up Female and Ambitious by Lucinda Jackson

In this thought-provoking novel, author Lucinda Jackson writes about her struggles as a woman doing her best to be successful in the field of science. By telling her story of strife and overcoming the sexist viewpoints of her peers, Jackson provides an important and inspiring perspective of what it is like to be a woman in a male-dominated field. 


When You Ask Me Where I’m Going by Jasmin Kaur

This collection of poems by Jasmin Kaur details the beautiful story of a woman who flees to North America from her home country to raise her daughter. Kaur’s poetry describes the hardships that many women face in today’s society and how we can grow from our struggles.


Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong

Comedian Ali Wong writes hilariously genuine essays full of advice for her own two daughters in Dear Girls. In this debut book, Wong covers everything from dating to working in a male-dominated environment as a woman.


Post written by Mackenzie Marchello, Publicity Intern Fall 2019.