10 Best Podcasts for Female Millennials - Quarantine Edition

By: Carleen Sanchez / April 20, 2020

With quarantine, a lot of us are looking for things that will provide entertainment, a distraction, or some positivity. After spending the last few weeks listening to a variety of podcasts- I've created another list of Top 10 Podcast Recommendations for Millennial Women-Quarantine Edition- including my favorite episodes. Enjoy!

#1) Hello Monday: Business

LinkedIn’s Jessi Hempel sits down with industry and business experts to unpack how the nature of work is evolving. Discussions with individuals like TaskRabbit founder Leah Busque Solivan and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella provide recommendations to listeners on how members of the workforce should evolve to be successful as society continuously changes.

Recommended Episode: Wonder Woman’s director on asking for more so you can, too.

#2) What I Wore When: Fashion

Hosted by Glamour digital director Perrie Samotin, this weekly podcast features influential women to discuss what they wore during a critical moment in their professional or personal lives. A perfect podcast for fashion lovers as listeners discover the outfit choices (and occasional regrets) of fascinating women. However, the conversations also celebrate authenticity and individuality, as well as highlight the impact of small decisions in our lives.

Recommended Episode: Emily Nussbaum: What I Wore When I Interviewed at New York Magazine

#3) Thrive: Health

Arianna Huffington’s podcast Thrive drives the mission of her self-founded international company which is teaching and encouraging individuals to prioritize wellbeing and practice self-care. Episodes include tools and micro steps to improve overall health and prevent burnout.

Recommended Episode: Jessica Alba on How She’s Teaching Her Daughters About Confidence and Self-Acceptance

#4) She’s So Cool: History

She’s So Cool narrates inspiring and empowering life stories of female trailblazers throughout history. There is a variety and diversity in the collection from Lizzo to Cleopatra. Host Adrienne White has recently started an interview series with women who have quit their jobs to become entrepreneurs and are living the theme of “She’s So Cool.”

Recommended Episode: Narrative: Frida Kahlo

#5) Exchanges at Goldman Sachs: Finance

This podcast equips listeners with the necessary information to stay informed on the state of the global economy. Host Jake Siewert unpacks market trends to help listeners build a foundation in understanding and analyzing how economic developments impact their lives.

Recommended Episode: Is Womenenoics Working?

#6) Freakonomics: Documentary

This podcast derived from the multiple award-winning novel Freakonomics and is hosted by one of the co- authors, New York Times journalist Stephen J Dubner. The essence of “freakonomics” is challenging societal assumptions to uncover hidden truths by applying basic economic theories. Example questions include; how much does your name matter or should America be run by Trader Joes. Listeners can learn the value in challenging the status quo, determining the right questions to ask, and thinking unconventionally.

Recommended Episode: Is There Really a “Loneliness Epidemic?” (Ep. 407)

#7) Second Life: Career

Host Hillary Kerr sits with women across a variety of industries who successfully pivoted their careers to follow their passions. Female leaders from Reshama Saujani founder of Girls Who Code to Jessica Yellin Former CNN Chief White House Correspondent detail the obstacles they overcame and most valuable lessons they learned.

Recommended Episode: Life Lessons/ Jenni Konner: Showrunner, Producer, Writer, Director

#8) Radio Cherry Bombe - Food

Radio Cherry Bombe is a fantastic podcast for any foodie as each episode is an interview with a female leader in the food world such as chefs, bakers, pastry chefs, writers, and stylists. Each discussion highlights innovation and entrepreneurship in a universally relatable, and loved, industry.

Recommended Episode: Behind the Scenes with Little women Food Stylist Christine Tobin

#9) The Seneca Women Podcast Network: Feminism

Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Ki Azzareli of Seneca Women, the international leadership platform, host a weekly podcast that features leaders and organizations who work to advance women and girls across the world. Episodes provide informative and inspiring content from powerhouses like Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus who spearheaded the concept of microfinance and helped bring millions of women out of poverty.

Recommended Episode: Ambassador Melaine Verveer on Why 2020 Matters

#10) Bad on Paper: Book Club

Hosts of the Bad on Paper podcast, Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman share discussions on their monthly virtual book club selection. Their repertoire includes incredible novels such as One Day in December, Three Women, and Daisy Jones & the Six. In between, they share episodes with guests to converse on careers, film, pop culture, and more!

Recommended Episode: Alisha Ramos, Founder of Girls Night In, talks Self Care, Career Changes, and Confidence

Want to chat about what you just heard? Join our book/podcast club By Her where we come together once a month to dive into select episodes 😊

If you are interested in more podcasts, check out our original recommendation list!