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Women Influencing Louisville (WIL) invites you to join us as we explore how to ACCELERATE ACTION to empower women! Check out our curated virtual library of books, videos, and more to explore how we can foster a deeper understanding of Inclusion.

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“Delusions of Gender: How our Minds, Society, and Neurosexism Create Difference”

Cordelia Fine

Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, Cordelia Fine debunks the myth of hardwired differences between men’s and women’s brains, unraveling the evidence behind such claims as men’s brains aren’t wired for empathy and women’s brains aren’t made to fix cars. She then goes one step further, offering a very different explanation of the dissimilarities between men’s and women’s behavior. Passionately argued and unfailingly astute, Delusions of Gender provides us with a much-needed corrective to the belief that men’s and women’s brains are intrinsically different―a belief that, as Fine shows with insight and humor, all too often works to the detriment of ourselves and our society.

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PODCASTS

Delusions of Gender: How Our Minds, Society, and Neurosexism Create Difference
Cordelia Fine
Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, Cordelia Fine debunks the myth of hardwired differences between men’s and women’s brains, unraveling the evidence behind such claims as men’s brains aren’t wired for empathy and women’s brains aren’t made to fix cars. She then goes one step further, offering a very different explanation of the dissimilarities between men’s and women’s behavior. Delusions of Gender provides us with a much-needed corrective to the belief that men’s and women’s brains are intrinsically different―a belief that, as Fine shows with insight and humor, all too often works to the detriment of ourselves and our society.

I Am Malala:
How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

The Taliban said girls couldn’t go to school, but Malala went anyway. She was taught to always stand up for what she believes, so she fought for her education — and the education of all girls. Her father always encouraged her to get an education, too, regardless of their community’s stance. But while riding the school bus home one day, she was shot because of her advocacy and nearly lost her life. Her story will show you the true power of a girl’s voice.

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Greta Thunberg, 15, starts school striking for the climate. She skips school and sit outside the parliament to show the politicians that if they don't care about her future, why should she? A film about acting to stop climate change before it's too late.

(Available on Hulu)

I Am Greta

(2020)

Dare to Lead
Brene Brown

Brene’s podcast is based on her #1 New York Times bestseller book. The “Dare to Lead” podcast series is a mix of solo episodes and conversations with change-catalysts, culture-shifters, and as many troublemakers as possible. Innovating, creating, and building a better and more just world requires daring leadership in every part of our daily lives – from work to home community.

From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman is told.

(Available on Hulu)

Harriet

(2019)

Each week, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise. All hail old women!

(Lemonada Media)

Wiser Than Me

How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect. Here, in her most beloved and acclaimed work, Pema shows that moving toward painful situations and becoming intimate with them can open up our hearts in ways we never before imagined. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, she offers life-changing tools for transforming suffering and negative patterns into habitual ease and boundless joy.

When Things Fall Apart:
Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Pema Chödrön

We Should All Be Feminists

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

A concise and powerful essay that defines feminism for the 21st century

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In Huntington, West Virginia, the core of America's opioid crisis, three courageous women from three different backgrounds battle against the devastating epidemic at the epicenter of America's ongoing opioid crisis.

(Available on Netflix)

Heroin(e)
(2017)

This TED talk encourages people to take action in mentoring young girls to help change societal expectations put upon them.

Teach Girls Bravery,

Not Perfection

Reshma Saujani

Exploring the science of making work not suck, with insights on leadership, teamwork, and organizational change. Grant offers strategies for creating more equitable and fulfilling workplaces.

WorkLife with
Adam Grant

Explores how to actively participate in democracy and create positive change in communities, with practical tools and inspiration for civic engagement.

How to Citizen

with Baratunde Thurston

A practical guide to building habits that lead to lasting change with actionable strategies for personal and professional development.

Atomic Habits:
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
James Clear

This TED talk shows how a sense of dissatisfaction can be turned into positive action for community-wide change and taking initiative in local government.

How To Turn Your Dissatisfaction Into Action
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. Mel’s simple, research-backed advice has changed millions of people’s lives, and in every episode, she gives hard-fought secrets, science-backed tools, and deeply personal stories, so the listener can make changes.

The Mel Robbins Pod Cast

Decolonizing Wealth:
Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance
Edgar Villanueva

Calls for a radical shift in how philanthropy and wealth are managed, with a focus on Indigenous wisdom and healing. Villanueva provides a framework for creating more equitable and just systems.

This TED talk breaks down the science behind why people do or don't take action, and provides a framework for moving from ideas to action.

The Science of Taking Action
Steve Garguilo

International sex researcher, neuroscientist, and columnist Debra Soh debunks popular gender myths in this scientific examination of the many facets of gender identity. A research-based approach to address this hot-button topic, unmasking popular misconceptions about the nature vs nurture debate and exploring what it means to be a woman or man in today’s society.

The End of Gender

Dr. Debra Soh

Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks bluntly about politics and diplomacy, making the case that women's issues deserve a place at the center of foreign policy. She states “Societies are better off when women are politically and economically empowered.” Far from being a "soft" issue, she says, women's issues are often the very hardest ones, dealing directly with life and death. A frank and funny Q&A with Pat Mitchell from the Paley Center.

On Being a Woman and a Diplomat
Madeleine Albright

Local Women Making History

Alberta O Jones Park

Officially unveiled in 2024, this park is a dedication to the path that Alberta O Jones carved for female lawyers, especially Black female lawyers. Alberta was one of the first Black women to pass the Kentucky Bar exam. Learn more about the park and the life of Albert O Jones here.

Emma Curtis becomes first transgender city councilor of Lexington, KY. Watch a news video clip highlighting Emma's election here and read her councilmember profile here.

Keturah Herron becomes first openly LGBTQ+ woman elected to the state Senate. Keturah represents District 35 in Jefferson County. Read more about Keturah's election here and her legislator profile here.