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Sam Westbrook has always been the family hell-raiser, but as an adult he’s enjoyed not being under the constant watchful eye of his family. That was until his great-grandfather passed away. Forced to move to the small coastal town of Magnolia Sound, Sam can’t escape the reputation that has followed him since his teenage years. But he’ll have to do it to get his inheritance. Shelby Abbott was always the good girl - it’s what happens when you’re the pastor’s daughter in a small town. Now, she’s ready to leave that image behind.

We are two small town girls cultivating a supportive space, for all women to share their lives in all areas. From balancing work & mom life, to relationships and moments that make you laugh or cry. This is for those who are yearning for a space to be heard and validated. We had been searching for a community like that, so we created one. So if you’ve been missing that too, we’ve been looking for a Girl Like You.

Rowena is 15 years old and growing up on the rough side of the tracks in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After becoming pregnant with her second child, Rowena is taken out of school to participate in a program for "Girls Like You", aimed at educating and providing resources for young mothers. Through the program she meets "First White Lady", a social worker who has some of her own learning to do. Honest, witty, and full of heart, "Girls Like You" gives voice to a young woman often silenced.

Handsome lyricist Lemere Webster is successful in every aspect of his life except for love. His rap career is soaring. His family is taken care of, and he’s well-respected in and out of the hood. Finally, the work he put in has come to fruition. The only thing missing is the Bonnie to his Clyde. Amree Haylin has devoted all her time and energy to becoming one of the top journalists in the entertainment industry. Her love life and men are something she has no time for; her past experiences were enough. The last thing she expected was to fall for the man who has the world at his feet.

In Like, bestselling author and renowned strategist Martin Reeves and coauthor Bob Goodson—Silicon Valley veteran and participant in the invention of the like button—take listeners along on a fascinating quest to find out what's behind the world's friendliest icon. It's a story that starts out as simply as a thumbs-up cartoon but ends up presenting surprises and new mysteries at every turn, some of them as deep as anthropological history and others as speculative as the AI-charged future.

The go-to guide to growing up, rooted in radical self-love and body empowerment, by the NYT bestselling author of The Body Is Not an Apology. The Book of Radical Answers is a groundbreaking work of non-fiction by author and activist Sonya Renee Taylor that gives honest, empowering and age...

In You Throw Like a Girl, former Syracuse University quarterback and NFL veteran Don McPherson examines how the narrow definition of masculinity adversely impacts women and creates many "blind spots" that hinder the healthy development of men. Dissecting the strict set of beliefs and behaviors that underpin our understanding of masculinity, he contends that we don't raise boys to be men, we raise them not to be women.

In this dual polemic and manifesto, Julissa dives into and tears apart the lie that assimilation leads to belonging. She combs through history and her own story to break down this myth, arguing that assimilation is a moving finish line designed to keep Black and brown Americans and immigrants chasing racist American ideals. She talks about the Lie of Success, the Lie of Legality, the Lie of Whiteness, and the Lie of English - each promising that if you obtain these things, you will reach acceptance and won’t be an outsider anymore.

Hilda’s family didn’t know she had muscular dystrophy. They just knew their preschooler was losing her ability to walk. But they were determined to find a cure. Being disabled in Cameroon meant not only obstacles to transport, but visits to diviners and evangelists, threats of sexual assault, discrimination, and a crisis of faith. Despite the hardship Hilda has faced, her family’s unwavering support and God’s unwavering grace have helped her persevere to become a national broadcaster.

Perfect for fans of Rick Moody, Lauren Groff, and Celeste Ng, a propulsive literary breakout about three suburban families whose lives spiral dangerously out of control after tragedy strikes. Who suffers when the privileged fall? One frigid winter night, Mia and Michael Slate's comfortable world...

Join co-hosts Parker (gay & looking) and Haley (straight & betting) for a weekly deep dive into sports’ messiest headlines from their tiny Manhattan apartments. No coach, player, or WAG is safe from their irreverent commentary—unless your name happens to be Joe Burrow. You Throw Like a Girl invites you to come hang with your two new besties as they dissect the latest sports drama while stumbling through single life in NYC. It's the sports escape you didn’t know you needed—and no one asked for.

Welcome to “You Throw Like a Girl”, a show all about women in the sports media industry breaking the mold. I’m your host, Maggie Robinson and I’m so excited to share these stories with you. From a New York Times Best Selling Author to an NBA play-by-play announcer to the leading academics in the field of sports and gender, this podcast covers it all, nothing is off limits. Come with me as I unpack gendered stereotypes and find out what it’s really like to be a woman in the male-dominated sports industry.

Just two sisters sharing their crazy stories with you! Gooch girls- Carson and Baylie are from Gilbert, Arizona. We embrace uniqueness and having a good laugh!

A powerful coming-of-age novel about the power and peril of friendship and first loves, from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story. The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend. Scarlett was always the strong one, but now it’s Hailey’s...

A debut manifesto by Rinny Perkins (@RinnyRiot) about what she's learned as a queer Black woman through the art of self-validation. In this collection of mini essays, comedian Rinny Perkins illustrates her experiences as the owner of a popular online shop while she figures out antidepressant...

‘Fighting like a girl says I can be powerful in ways that are natural to me; I have access to power too – it may not look the same as your power, but it’s there and I can claim it.’ It should never be a woman’s job to have to protect herself – but choosing to learn about self-defence...

While Meggie and David Blue are from another planet, they're a lot like Earth kids, with similar hopes and dreams, and can't wait to grow up. BUT they also have GROSSLY UNIQUE qualities, such as blue streaks in their hair that pop up randomly and language skills that sound like nothing on this...

What if we accepted our struggles and stopped trying to be someone we’re not? In this poignant, hilarious book, the bestselling co-author of I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants) shares her experiments in finding our way back to each other. Jess Johnston used to feel alone in...

“A high-speed story that will draw teens in and keep them turning pages until they reach the unpredictable and thrilling ending. A must for YA collections.” (School Library Journal) A 2022 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work nominee and a 2022 Edgar Award nominee, this timely...