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10 Podcasts All Aspiring Girl Bosses Need To Listen To

Whether you believe in New Year's resolutions or not, there is no better time than the start of a new year to really reset your mindset and go full throttle with your ambitious goals.

Whether your major goal for the new year is launching that business idea that you've been sitting on or trying to get a better hold of work-life balance, there's a world of knowledge out there for you to learn from and listening to a podcast is a great way to take it all in. Whether it's during your morning commute or while you're getting your living space in order, listening to a podcast designed to feed your entrepreneurial spirit and answer all of your questions as an aspiring girl boss is a great way to spend your "spare time."

From faith-based motivation to informational interviews, here are 10 podcasts that every aspiring woman looking to boss up should be listening to in 2019:

​Side Hustle Pro


Join host Nicaila Matthews Okome as she leads you through the wonderful world of making a side hustle a profitable (and possibly main) source of income. In each episode, Nicaila provides actionable steps to help you put your best foot forward with your side hustle. With guest appearances from notable women who turn their side hustles to profitable businesses, such as Myleik Teele of Curlbox, Meiko of Meiko And The Dish, and Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter, you get to learn from the experts the ins and outs and the up and downs of starting your own business.

​Myleik Teele


Using the hashtag #MyTaughtYou, Myleik, creator of The Curlbox drops gems about all the things she learned and mistakes she made on her entrepreneurial journey so you won't have to. On her podcast, Myleik invites some inspiring guests including our very own Necole Kane to share their personal and professional experiences including work-life balance, leaving us inspired and motivated week after week. Myleik has a knack for asking all the pressing questions that you could ever imagine so take notes.

​Paychecks & Balances


Whether you're looking to save money, make money, or get out of debt, Paychecks & Balances hosts Rich Jones and Marcus Garrett teach all the things that you should know about money that you didn't learn in the classroom. Marcus climbed his way out of $30,000 of debt by age 30, while Rich has almost 10 years of experience under his belt working in HR & Recruitment. From practical tips on money management to recommending the best books on personal finance, Rich and Marcus are your go-to guys for getting your finances together in 2019.

​Brown Ambition

Mandi Woodruff, left, Tiffany Aliche, right


Join host Mandi Woodruff (former personal finance editor at Business Insider and a personal finance reporter for Yahoo! Finance) and personal finance educator/budgetnista Tiffany Aliche as they break down the ins and outs of personal finance, including big feats like Tiffany overcoming more than $300,000 in debt to start a financial advice business. In addition to speaking on getting your personal finances together, they chat about juggling personal and professional life and some very touching subjects such as taking a dream job at a shady company.

​The BizChix Podcast


If you're looking to build and grow a small business in 2019, The Bizchix Podcast is a must listen and the host Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, is your virtual mentor. As a married mother of three and a seasoned girl boss, Natalie takes you through everything you need to know to be a CEO. From delegating tasks to picking a niche, Natalie takes her time to break down all of the things that you need to know as an aspiring girl boss and entrepreneur.

​Therapy for Black Girls


Don't get it twisted, getting your mental health in check is a major part of being a girl boss. If you're not ready to make the leap to see a professional face to face, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is your professional in the palm of your hands. Although it's not a replacement for therapy, Dr. Harden Bradford's weekly sessions will help keep you leveled on your journey to being a girl boss. Best of all, she opens with topics of conversation with relatable fictional characters and current events to make her messages really sink in.

​Style Your Mind Podcast


Life coach and bestselling self-help author, Cara Alwll Leyba holds powerful weekly conversations about designing a life that you love. From inspirational interviews to sharing some of her personal experiences including weight loss, Cara is pushing you to be a better version of yourself throughout every episode. This podcast touches on every aspect of life, including business and personal branding, so no matter where you are upon pressing play, you'll leave with some gems.

​Confessions of a Werkaholic


Think of Confessions of a Werkaholic as a supportive community for female entrepreneurship and with Koereyelle as your guide. Koereyelle is a firm believer in the power of human connections and the strength and knowledge we gain by learning and supporting one another. Her personal goal is to learn one valuable thing from everyone that she crosses paths with and you (as her audience) get to bear witness and receive the lesson learned.

​Wake Pray Slay


Whether you believe it or not, self-love is a major key when it comes to growth (even in business). Host Jemise Jordan leads you on your journey to spiritual healing while learning to walk in your purpose. She puts an emphasis on meditation, abundance, and faith to help guide you in achieving your wildest dreams. Wake Pray Slay is more than inspiration and motivation – it's a full-on spiritual connection and experience.

​Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington


If you thought wealth was just about the amount of money you're bringing in, you're wrong. Award-winning author and international speaker Patrice Washington adds a bigger meaner to wealth by including your life's purpose and overall well-being into the mix. On the show, Patrice shares some personal life experiences as it pertains to non-material possession based wealth and brings on some notable guests such as Mikki Taylor of Essence to share their insight as well.

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