By: Evelyn Covarrubias
As the year comes to an end and the holiday season ramps up in full force, we can look back on the top trends and topics that broke out in 2016 and are bolting into the new year. 2016 rendered some of the most unexplainable entertainment, from the notoriously great Joe Biden memes to the infamous dog filter on Snapchat and flagrant social media feuds. However, not all of 2016’s handiwork was frivolous. This year was the breakout year for the podcast industry, with the auditory medium branching out into several genres catering to the varied likings of listeners. Some may even go as far as calling it America’s new favorite aural pastime…well, for daily commutes in congested highways.
2016 was also a huge year for the advancement of creative women in a male-dominated business world. With so many podcast options available online brimming with advice and tips on how to be a successful woman in business, make it your “New Ears Resolution” to switch off your local radio station and immerse yourself in the top 4 podcasts that will empower you in the new year:
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Be prepared to be addicted, entertained and inspired. On each episode of the podcast, Nasty Gal Founder and author of #GIRLBOSS Sophia Amoruso interviews world-class women who have made a mark in their respective industry. She refers to them as “girlbosses.” She humanizes these women and leans in on their creative, cultural and business ventures to extract solid advice from the lessons they’ve learned while building an empire. The guests have ranged from the Creative Director at VICE media, Editor in Chief of Marie Claire, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Obama and many more “girl bosses!”
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The name says it all. Upon launching, this podcast shot to the #1 slot on iTunes and continues to be a crowd favorite with a 5-star rating.This podcast interviews highly successful women from a variety of different industries and shares their experiences, including their wake-up calls, leadership styles and how they continue to advance themselves as leaders.
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Forbes contributor, author and entrepreneur Denise Restauri interviews women from multiple generations to share their “I wish someone would have me told this” stories that propelled their careers. These women will become your audio mentors while they share the good, the bad, the funny and the ugly encounters that have paved their road.
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Nerdette podcast provides a safe space for nerding out about all things to watch, read, listen to and any other timely topic happening. Hosts Tricia Bobeda and Greta Johnsen take on a variety of niches: from science to science fiction, technology, politics, great lady nerds of history and Beyoncé. Their guests range from a congresswoman, a TV series writer, a comedian to other hosts of renowned podcasts and many more!