As advocates, conveners, community members and investors in women and girls, it’s essential that we focus on supporting media produced by and for women. Staying up to date with critical issues keeps us informed and inspired. Below is a list of books, articles, videos and podcasts focused on women that Women’s Fund recommends.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
The Six Triple Eight
During WWII, the only US Women’s Army Corps unit of color stationed overseas takes on an impossible mission in a drama based on a true story. | Watch on Netflix
The Last of the Sea Women
From Producer Malala Yousafzai and Director Sue Kim comes a breathtaking look at the lives of the Haenyeo – the real-life sea women of South Korea’s Jeju Island. | Watch on Apple TV
Woman of the Hour
In her directorial debut, Anna Kendrick helms a true-crime thriller set in the 1970s about a serial killer appearing on The Dating Game. Anna Kendrick donated her earnings to nonprofits that support assault victims. | Watch on Netflix
WHAT WE’RE READING
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About
Author Mel Robbins teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control and focus on what truly matters: your happiness, your goals, and your life. | Available now
The Lion Women of Tehran
From national bestselling author Marjan Kamali, this novel is a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. | Available now
Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools
In this influential book, author Monquie Couvson chronicles the experiences and social consequences of Black girls who are over-punished and policed by teachers, administrators, and the justice system. | Available now
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
Stuff Mom Never Told You: “The Damaging Impact of Strategic Incompetence”
In a recent episode of the longrunning podcast, hosts Anney Reese and Samantha McVey talk about “strategic incompetence” and the ways it is used to hold women back. | Listen wherever you get podcasts
Lola Young: “Messy” (Explicit)
This viral hit about embracing imperfections and finding strength in who we are is from the British soul-pop artist’s 2024 album, This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway. | Listen wherever you get music
This article was published within the February 2025 issue of the Women’s Fund’s Diane magazine.
