You'll want to meet these Inkandescent Authors

Meet Shelly Kurtz, author of “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators”

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Available now: “Ghost Train” is Natalie Jacobsen’s first historical fantasy novel is set in 19th century Japan — check it out!

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Dr. Esther Sternberg, “Well at Work: Creating Wellbeing in any Workspace”

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John Chen, “Engaging Virtual Meetings”

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Kate Quinn, “The Briar Club”

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Richard Conn Jr., “The Earthbound Parent: How (and Why) to Raise Your Little Angels Without Religion”

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Erin Gruwell, teacher, author, founder, Freedom Writers Foundation

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Meet Bestselling Author Lisa See and discover her newest historical novel: “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”

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Coming September 2023: Julia Taylor Brandus, 11, pens “Girl to Boss! — Advice for Girls from 50 of America’s Most Successful Women”

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21 professionals share the stories of the success in “Asian Women Who BossUp: Secrets from Women Who Are Forging Their Own Path and Thriving”

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Taylor Schulte, curator, “More Than Money: Real-Life Stories of Financial Planning”

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Leland Faust, “A Capitalist’s Lament: How Wall Street is Fleecing You and Ruining America”

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Mrs. Bakewell helps kids open their hearts to beaking in the Lottie book series

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Kanchan Bhaskar, “Leaving: How I Set Myself Free From an Abusive Marriage”

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Transformational Education Leader Jennifer Williams, “Teach Boldly”

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Educators Kate Colbert and Joe Sallustio talk about the hottest book to hit higher ed, “Commencement”

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Phyllis Pellman Good gives us a Recipe for Success: The Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook

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For the Birds: Inside the mind of David Allen Sibley

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A Cut Above: Another masterpiece from illustrator and author Robert Sabuda

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Bite me! Elizabeth Kostova brings Dracula to life in “The Historian”

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Jonathan Alter captures the essence of FDR in “The Defining Moment: FDR’s Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope”

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Monday Magic Newsletter of the Week

Oct. 24, 2025 — 50 years ago today, 90% of Iceland’s women went on strike. Do not miss this revolutionary film about what happens when women unite: “The Day Iceland Stood Still”
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. — When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes the morning of Oct. 24 1975, the country came to a standstill.
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Check out this new series on Inkandescent Radio Empowered Together Network: Calm, Cool, Compassionate Changemakers

Meet the Changemakers

As we roll out the new show, you'll meet a new leader in the women's community monthly who will share her insights with the group in an informal roundtable discussion. In Ep1 you'll meet the Empowered Together Network co-founders, Hope Katz Gibbs and Cynthia de Lorenzi, as well as members of our Board of Directors: Chef Alina Z, Coach Eva Ross, and Author Natalie Jacobsen. Join us!

Don't miss this new show on Inkandescent.tv The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy

This social justice playbook is an urgent call for women’s collective leadership to guide humanity through the gravest of challenges — Join the Revolution! The fall 2024 publish date of the new book, "The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy," tells the inspiring, never-before-told, story of the Global Women’s Funding Movement. Written by 10 leaders worldwide, it is considered the women’s movement’s greatest secret, for these funds have enabled women from all walks of life to harness the power of money to free themselves from oppression. In this TV series, you'll meet the authors and learn about the fundamentals of women's funding. Don't miss it! Read More

Inkandescent Women magazine The Giving Back Issue

Meet 12 women helping us put our money to good work

One of the dozen women you'll meet this fall is Shelly Kurtz, who will raise your social EQ with her new book, “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators.” Shelly shares: "Our planet has never been smaller, and that's why I've written this book — to inspire those who wish to explore the rich and rewarding world of social innovation. It’s a practical, step-by-step guide to innovation opportunities that will enrich an organization’s capacity for transformation and impact." Check it out!

BeInkandescent Health & Wellness magazine Power to the People!

Pritzker for President

In the video featured on this issue's homepage, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker explains, How To Spot An Idiot. A dear friend turned me on to this commencement speech the Governor gave at Northwestern University. Ever since, I have been a huge fan of the heartful, articulate politician reportedly considering a presidential bid. Click here to read more about that.