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Badass Books and Besties

Badass Books and Besties

Brianna Brown 61 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Badass Books and Besties is a personal development podcast hosted by Brianna Brown, who also goes by the name Badass Book Bestie. Each episode explores life-changing books and the stories of women who are building the lives they dream of. Brianna shares practical ideas for using reading and supportive friendships as tools to create a life you admire. The tone is conversational and encouraging, aimed at women who enjoy smart, engaging discussion about growth and ambition.

Episodes

61: What Do You Actually Want? How to Find Clarity, Purpose & Take Action
61: What Do You Actually Want? How to Find Clarity, Purpose & Take Action Oct 14, 2026 2407 Send us Fan MailWhen was the last time you actually stopped and asked yourself what you want your life to look like?In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when something in your life just doesn’t feel quite right anymore — even if you can’t immediately explain why. I’m sharing my own journey through teaching, school counseling, becoming a librarian, motherhood, entrepreneurship, writing,
60: Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One | Book Club Part 2
60: Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One | Book Club Part 2 Sep 15, 2026 4301 Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you’ve built a good life…and still find yourself wondering if there’s supposed to be something more?In Part Two of our Female Fiction Reads book club discussion of Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One by Raphaëlle Giordano, we finish Camille’s journey out of “routine-itis” and dive into the much bigger questions hiding underneath this story:
59: Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One | Book Club Part 1
59: Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One | Book Club Part 1 Sep 2, 2026 4160 Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you’ve built a good life…but still can’t shake the feeling that something is missing?In this episode of Badass Books and Besties, you’re invited inside a real Female Fiction Reads Book Club discussion as we dive into the first half of Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One by Raphaëlle Giordano.The novel follows Camille, a woman who seemingly h
58: What If the Life You’re Waiting For Is Already Happening? | Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh
58: What If the Life You’re Waiting For Is Already Happening? | Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh Aug 11, 2026 2904 Send us Fan MailWhat if you could pursue your biggest goals without spending your entire life waiting to finally feel happy?In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, I’m exploring Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh and the powerful lessons it offers about mindfulness, personal growth, inner peace, and learning to live more fully in the present moment.We recently read Peace Is Every Step i
57: From Passionate Reader to Author-Illustrator: Kessa Scott’s Journey in Children’s Books
57: From Passionate Reader to Author-Illustrator: Kessa Scott’s Journey in Children’s Books Jul 30, 2026 2445 Send us Fan MailThis week on the Badass Books and Besties, we’re diving into the inspiring journey of Kessa Scott—a lifelong book lover, former teacher, and now a writer and illustrator of children’s picture books.  From teaching herself to read before kindergarten to cherishing magical trips to the library, Kessa’s passion for stories has shaped every step of her life. In this conversation, she s
56: Why Self-Help Books Aren’t Changing Your Life—and What to Do Differently
56: Why Self-Help Books Aren’t Changing Your Life—and What to Do Differently Jul 14, 2026 2091 Send us Fan MailHave you ever finished a self-help book feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to change your life, only to realize a few weeks later that very little has actually changed?The problem may not be that you are reading the wrong books. It may be that no one ever taught you how to turn what you read into meaningful action.In this episode, Brianna explores why understanding a powerful l
55: How to Stop Overthinking and Change the Stories You Tell Yourself | Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
55: How to Stop Overthinking and Change the Stories You Tell Yourself | Soundtracks by Jon Acuff Jun 30, 2026 2658 Send us Fan MailHave you ever talked yourself out of something before you even started? Maybe you've convinced yourself you're not good enough, that you'll probably fail, or that you're "just an overthinker." The truth is, the stories we tell ourselves often shape our lives far more than we realize.In this episode of the Badass Books and Besties Podcast, we're di
54: Creating Cozy Escapes: Mallory Thomas on Love, Books, and Balancing Motherhood
54: Creating Cozy Escapes: Mallory Thomas on Love, Books, and Balancing Motherhood Mar 24, 2026 2642 Send us Fan MailDive into "Badass Books and Besties" as Brianna interviews romance writer Mallory Thomas in an inspiring, heartfelt episode. Mallory shares her journey from content creator and mother to published author, revealing how real-life moments pushed her to trade screen time for storytelling and reconnect with her passion for soft, swoon-worthy love stories. This episode covers
53: Understanding The Secret: How Your Thoughts, Beliefs, and Gratitude Shape the Life You Create
53: Understanding The Secret: How Your Thoughts, Beliefs, and Gratitude Shape the Life You Create Mar 10, 2026 1654 Send us Fan MailThe Secret by Rhonda Byrne has become one of the most widely discussed personal development books in the world, introducing millions of readers to the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs influence the experiences we create in our lives. At its core, the book explores the Law of Attraction and invites readers to consider how awareness of our inner world can shape the direc
52: How to Build a Writing Habit That Actually Works in Real Life
52: How to Build a Writing Habit That Actually Works in Real Life Feb 24, 2026 966 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Brianna shares a thoughtful and realistic approach to building a writing habit that fits into real life, even when things feel busy, overwhelming, or unpredictable.Drawing from a recent writing group session, she talks about why so many writers struggle with consistency, why motivation alone is rarely enough, and how small, flexible routines can make writing feel p
51: The Books That Shaped My 2025 and the Ones I Always Recommend
51: The Books That Shaped My 2025 and the Ones I Always Recommend Feb 10, 2026 1689 Send us Fan MailIn this deeply personal episode of Badass Books and Besties, Brianna shares the five books that shaped her 2025 and explains why this year of reading meant more to her than any other.After a year marked by grief, growth, and major life transitions, she reflects on how reading supported her emotionally, creatively, and personally during one of the most meaningful seasons of her life
50: Untamed by Glennon Doyle — Book Club Session 2: Purpose, Productivity, and Being Enough
50: Untamed by Glennon Doyle — Book Club Session 2: Purpose, Productivity, and Being Enough Jan 27, 2026 4205 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Badass Books & Besties, we’re diving deep into Book Club Session 2 of Untamed by Glennon Doyle—and this conversation is honest, layered, and anything but surface-level.Pulled straight from one of our live Badass Book Besties discussions, this episode captures real women reacting in real time to Untamed: what resonated, what challenged us, and what didn’t sit

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