The Collection: What We’re Feeling this July
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The Collection is a list of books, podcasts, music recommendations– and really anything we are currently feeling– curated by Team Cubicles to Cocktails! In this month’s list, we are leveling up our careers, tapping into thoughtful conversations, and reading colorful stories.
Collecting Gems From
Network Workshop: The Badass Workshop
We are huge fans of Bozoma Saint John– the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix. If you are looking to get her secret sauce, check out THE BADASS WORKSHOP, which she calls an "evolving blueprint for success."
The first workshop compromised of five, 60-minute classes is available online and the second workshop will be rolling out this month! So catch up and take some notes on the lessons Bozoma has learned throughout her life to help all of us be badasses like her. Once you are caught up on Level 1, level up to Level 2!
Currently Listening To
The Morgan Harper Nichols Show
If you spend a few minutes scrolling through IG stories, you've probably seen her quote illustrations floating around. Morgan Harper Nichols interviews a variety of guests, asks thought-provoking questions, and engages in captivating conversations. Each episode will leave you in self-reflection!
Raquel Aparicio for NPR
How I Built This with Guy Raz - ARRAY: Filmmaker Ava Duvernay
The amazing Ava Duvernay shares her journey from publicity agency owner to an award-winning filmmaker. Her story is inspiring and even more impactful hearing it straight from her.
Schoolin’ Life Podcast
by Ashley AsShire
Relatable and candid conversations about life, love, and occasionally libations. Schoolin Life Podcast is full of thoughtful, impactful, and affirming conversations with career coach Ashley Asshire.
On Our Bookshelf
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
by Erika L. Sanchez
It is Summertime and we all need a good Summer book for the beach! This book captures what it truly means to be a Mexican-American teen protagonist trying to find herself. It includes a love story, mystery and the inner struggles that come with finding your voice as a young woman of color full of flaws, but worthy of love.