Building a Better World

The Female Founders Reading List

Mother Tongue (Paperback)

Mother Tongue: The Surprising History of Women's Words by Jenni Nuttall

Recommended by Morín Glimmer (Morín Glimmer)

“Origin stories are important, especially etymologies of words that are used to describe women and our bodies and powers. The language we use is the most important tool we have to shape our realities, and this book tells the stories of modern and long-forgotten/erased words so beautifully”

The Extinction of Experience: Reclaiming Our Humanity in a Digital World (Hardback)

The Extinction of Experience by Christine Rosen

Recommended by Elsa Benoldi (Mindful Brand)

“It reminds us of the meaningful moments in life that pass us by while we're absorbed in digital experiences”

The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better (Paperback)

The Solutionary Way by Zoe Weil

Recommended by Eve Hepburn (LongLeaf)

“If you are trying to figure out how to create a business that helps to create a more humane, equitable and healthy society, look no further than this book by the incredible Zoe Weil. This book provides you with a framework for how to build solutions to the world's problems through your ventures, activities and conversations.”

Humankind: A Hopeful History (Paperback)

Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman

Recommended by Katie George (Being Human Well)

“It provides a unique perspective on human nature and the power of empathy in world that needs it right now”