241. Murder, Money & Motivation: What I'm Reading and Listening To Lately

Whether it's unraveling true crime mysteries, leveling up in leadership, or just escaping into a great story, what we read and listen to shapes how we think, lead, and grow. In this fun and insightful episode, I'm sharing a roundup of my current favorite books and podcasts, from the chilling corners of true crime to the motivational firestarters in business and life. It's a little dark, a little nerdy, and a whole lot of inspiration.

What You’ll Learn:

• True crime podcasts that spark curiosity, awareness, and storytelling passion
• Business, leadership, and money podcasts that fuel personal and professional growth
• Books that have shifted my mindset, confidence, and leadership style
• How entertainment, education, and inspiration overlap in everyday life

Podcasts I’m Loving

• Crime Junkie, Park Predators, Swindled, and more: True crime captivates me and sharpens real-life skills.
• The Gold Digger Podcast, HR Happy Hour, TED Talks Daily:  business, leadership, and personal development insights I’m applying in real life
• Ginger Biz (yes, I plug my own!) — where strategy and encouragement meet for creative professionals

Books That Have Left a Mark

• Believe It and Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima: lessons on perseverance and inherent self-worth
• Unreasonable Hospitality and Breaking into the Boys’ Club: how I approach leadership and culture today
• Greenlights and How Are You, Really?: autobiographies and personal growth wrapped in compelling stories
• Plus: how I’m using books like Eat That Frog and Deep Work to cut through noise and get things done
• Healing begins with awareness – When you see the signs of unworthiness, you can start to shift them.

Call to Action:
What’s on your current read-or-listen list? Got a true crime favorite? A business book that changed everything? I’d love to hear it! Send me a DM on Instagram @gingerbiz with your recommendations, and let’s inspire each other to keep learning, growing, and staying curious.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

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