When we help one woman we lift up all women. Discover 10 easy and doable ways to empower women right now from Jane Finette’s recent book Unlocked: How Empowered Women Empower Women. Change starts by taking one action with another person for the sake of all women. The opportunity is great and is now!

There is still something magical and simple about a book. The power to evoke an emotion, inspire action, ignite creativity, showcase diverse views, motivate change, and transport us to a different place and time through written language is a great gift.

As lifelong learners, we both have been avid readers. Still, this past year has brought diversity in our reading and added fiction back into a routine that has previously prioritized nonfiction, professional books. What’s interesting — and maybe a little counterintuitive — is that reading fiction can contribute to overall well-being.