#InspireInclusion
In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) and Women’s History Month, Women Influencing Louisville invites you to join us as we explore how to Inspire Inclusion to empower women. We have curated a virtual library of books and videos to explore. The hope is that we foster a deeper understanding of Inclusion and we Inspire participation to promote inclusivity within your own environments.
Inclusivity of women matters because it promotes equality and diversity. Women bring unique perspectives and skills that can enhance decision-making, innovation, and productivity. Inclusion also ensures that women's rights are respected, and their potential is fully utilized.
Our Library
Women Influencing Louisville (WIL) invites you to join us as we explore how to Inspire Inclusion 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. Read / Watch / Listen and be INSPIRED with us.
Books
Videos &
Documentaries
Podcasts
"Together Is Better" – Simon Sinek
A delightful story of three kids who go on a journey to a new playground and take a stand for what they believe. The message is simple: relationships – real, human relationships – really, really matter.
"Why we have too few women leaders" - Sheryl Sandberg
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Former Meta (Facebook) COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.
"Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead" – Sheryl Sandberg
A call to action for women to be more ambitious and assertive in their careers.
"The Martian" – Andy Weir
A story which includes a highly intelligent and resourceful woman working in engineering at NASA.
"The danger of a single story" - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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The story of how novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie found her authentic cultural voice, and warning that when we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.
"Inspire Movement" – Beth French
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Beth French shares openly her story of her pitch-black encounter with a 7-foot tiger shark in the Molokai (Kaiwi) Channel during her Oceans 7 Series campaign - her mission to be the first to complete all 7 in one year.
"Factory Girls: From Sweatshops to Miss Universe" – Leslie Tuchman
A true story of five young women who worked in New York's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory during the fire of 1911.
"Circe" – Madeline Miller
A feminist reimagining of the myth of the Greek sorceress Circe.
Unlocking Us series – Brene Brown
“Dare to Lead”, "Living Big, Part 1 & 2", The Anatomy of Trust: Dive deep into the key elements of building trust, crucial for any leadership role.
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"Dare to Lead Brave Work. True Belonging. Whole Hearts." explains Brown, exploring courage, vulnerability, and authenticity in professional settings throughout these episodes.
"Coded Bias"
Available on Netflix
Explores the algorithms and AI systems that discriminate against women and people of color.
“Thriving Thru the S@#T” – Julie Muennich
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Are you thriving thru the s@#t you face every day at work vs just surviving it? Have you felt on an island just because you are a woman in business? Julie Muennich quit a 23-year career and created a community of amazing women working together to help each other. Leave the corporate speak at the office and have honest and vulnerable conversations. Together we will thrive even through the shittiest s@#t!
"American Factory"
Available on Netflix
The story of a Chinese company that opens a factory in Ohio, and the clash of cultures that ensues.
"Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race" – Margot Lee Shetterly
The story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, three black women who worked as mathematicians at NASA during the space race.
"Inclusion Revolution" – Daisy Auger Domínguez
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Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Daisy Auger-Domínguez invites us to consider why creating workplaces where everyone feels heard, valued and seen is hard, complex and at times emotionally triggering.
Local Women Making History
Shattering the Glass Ceiling:
Suffrage Strategies to Empower a New Generation
As part of Laura Bache's Girl Scout Gold Award project, she wrote and produced an interactive film on the suffrage movement in collaboration with the Alice Paul Institute. Watch the trailer for "Her Voice, Our Vote" and learn how to schedule a group screening of the film here!
Laura also successfully nominated the Nugent House (a historic meeting place for Black suffragists in Louisville) to the National Register. Read more about the Nugent House here!
For additional International Women's Day resources, click here!
