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Hilarious, inspiring, and thoroughly authentic, Sara E. Braca’s debut memoir takes listeners along on her post-divorce adventures around the world, sharing a life lived fully–if untraditionally–and proving that joy can always be found in unexpected places.

Change is a result of each of the choices we make and how they come to life. Unlocking the secret to change is about embracing the unknown. Rather than a prescription or step-by-step directions, creating and navigating sustainable change requires a new set of guiding principles and core values. In discovering the optimal tools and conditions for change, we can adopt them as a mindset and live them as intentional choices. Change can be approached and embraced, now and in an ongoing way. But that isn't always easy.

Skills: The Common Denominator shows you how to determine your transferable skills and present them to potential employers to differentiate yourself as a job candidate. Part inspiration, part how-to, you will hear stories from 25 career changers to learn how you can position yourself to make a successful switch.

Honest Sex teaches us what kind of honesty is effective for creating closeness, what sex actually is (rather than what we've been taught), and how to communicate desires and upsets to create more intimacy. By examining new ways to sustain connection with a partner, author Shana James illuminates a framework for relationships to start strong and get more intimate and exciting over time.

Many think the future of work is about better technology. In Work Smart: Use Your Brain and Behavior to Master the Future of Work, Dr. Jennie Byrne will convince you that the future of work is about being a better human. You will learn a little science about how human brains and behavior work, and you will learn a lot about how the workplace can be better.

Many countries face challenges of migration, terrorism, climate change, and the spread of fast-paced technology. Those who are sitting around the table will change the course of history and redefine how we solve critical problems. A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World shares the impact of gender-diversified leadership and why varied voices lead to stronger resolutions and enhanced team dynamics.

Katy McQuaid, former deputy director of logistics in the CIA, brings her true-life stories of courage, faith, and adventure related to that journey. From the life-changing events in her first year of college to her remarkable career in the CIA, McQuaid shares that you don’t have to be loud to be strong. She shares her challenges as a woman working in a male-dominated industry. She was inspired by good leaders who helped her succeed and go further than she thought possible. Along with stories of strength through adversity, this audiobook includes stories of leadership with humility.

Is today your best day ever? Are you happy, grateful, motivated, and living your best life? Today is your day to answer with a definitive yes to these questions! The Life Is Too Short Guy: Strategies to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever will give you a practical road map to make the most of every minute and to live a happier and more fulfilling life.

Emma Bishop can't catch a break. After she wakes up the morning of her big class presentation with a massive zit (please don't say pimple), she's sure her life is over. Emma is also dealing with all the problems of a typical fourteen-year-old girl: a crush who doesn't notice her, an embarrassing mom, and a changing body she doesn't quite understand. Luckily, her best friends, Ruby and Cher, are by her side for fun sleepovers, dealing with bullies, and surviving embarrassing interactions with cute boys.

We all have dreams and ambitions. We want to be successful in our careers and personal lives. But what does success really mean? And how do we achieve it? These are the questions John Thompson III sets out to answer in his book Stack Your Deck. Through a mix of personal stories, expert interviews, practical exercises, and straight-forward advice, Thompson takes listeners on an engaging journey, challenges us to define success on our terms, and shows it is always within reach - no matter how many ups and downs we experience in life.

Did you know that Black wealth will fall to zero by 2053 unless we do something about it? Shehara Wooten’s In the Meantime: Own Your Financial Narrative highlights people who have succeeded by creating their own definition of financial freedom. Systems exist that have excluded the Black community’s ability to achieve wealth. However, despite the challenges, listeners can be inspired by the stories of others who have succeeded “in spite of”. You'll learn the power of values and tenacity and gain insights on personal finance while hearing about inspiring people.

Drawing from the wisdom of celebrated authors, Tang illustrates how we can move forward through crises with compassion, vulnerability, risk-taking, and learning. With this memoir as our guide, we can lead wholeheartedly no matter what challenges come our way in the uncertain future ahead. In times of great change, Tang's story is a reminder to embrace the journey and make courageous decisions. It is an inspiring call to action for all of us in this next normal beyond the pandemic.

In her debut, captivating, genre-bending contemporary novel, Barbara Burton draws us into the world of her intrepid protagonist Skyler Bennett. Skyler Bennett is reclusive, lonely, and depressed living in a small town in Southern California. She takes walks with her black lab at night to find peace and escape thoughts of her abusive family and the death of her supportive husband. One late night, during her regular walk down Rushville Street, she observes a murder in progress. Her life takes a turn when the assailant sees her face.

One’s wisdom, family traditions, and life contributions help to create a legacy. It’s our relationship with God and what we do for others that makes life worth living. While many hope to have a positive impact on the world, John M. Clark is one such man who has left this gift to both his family and community.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders, and will affect almost 30 percent of adults at some point in their lives. Author Wes Woodson’s I Have Anxiety (So What?): The Unapologetic Guide to Owning Your Anxiety explores mental health, anxiety, and self-empowerment for Generation Z, the most anxious and depressed generation.

We all agree momentum is such a powerful force, so why are we not learning how to leverage it in business? In Momentum, Seth Lewis busts the myth that momentum is just luck and outlines a proven measurable strategy to create explosive momentum in life and business. This book will help you immediately unlock momentum in any business or leadership role. Whether you’re a business leader or you want to achieve maximum success in your career, this book will help you create an action plan and create the life of your dreams!

Food has become a vital part of life and there is a new, unique respect for the restaurant industry. From enjoying the presentation of a meal, caring about ingredients and where they come from, to curiosity about the decisions that go into a restaurant’s creation, food is a hot topic. But what does it take to run a restaurant and what is needed to make it successful?

A Paw Partnership charts a path toward hope and healing, through partnerships between pet parents and the professionals who care for their pets. Author, Neha Taneja, knew the statistics. From her vantage point as veterinary practice manager, she’d watched the industry take its toll on her peers. Now she, too, was on the brink of burnout. By stepping away from the profession, Taneja found the compelling perspective offered in A Paw Partnership. Through deeply personal storytelling, A Paw Partnership diagnoses an ailing industry’s symptoms.

In Relaunch! Spark Your Heart to Ignite Your Life, Hilary immerses the listener in the world of neuroscience, to uncover a powerful secret that we all harbor: the 3HQ. This is the power to leverage the three H's—the Heart, the Head, and the Higher Self. Hilary DeCesare's Relaunch! Spark Your Heart to Ignite Your Life guides us in deconstructing and mastering the calibration of this finely-tuned trio, the 3HQ™, removing us from the autopilot rut to create a powerhouse of transformation and possibility.

What is stopping you and your team from taking risks in your business? In The Optimizer, Saunders asserts that we should celebrate and learn from failures instead of condemning them. The book reveals how innovation, while frightening, is necessary in today’s business world. Developing a team of serial optimizers who seek constant incremental improvement can be just the strategy to drive growth and ingenuity within your team. This book’s approach to innovation highlights the importance of managing the emotional hurdles that come when facing change.