Audiobooks narrated by Machelle Williams

Seeds of Racial Healing: Fifty-Two Devotions for Navigating Through Trauma

"In a world filled with discrimination, racially motivated violence, and miscarriages of justice, hope and joy can feel unattainable, and lies denying your personhood try to dim the truth that you are created in the image of God. In Seeds of Racial Healing, counselor and spiritual director Sheila Wise Rowe offers you a season of rest and restoration. Her spiritually formative approach enables you to deepen your faith as you pursue healing from racial trauma, past and present. Anchored in daily Scriptures, these fifty-two devotions help you become more aware of God every day, even as you confront interpersonal racism and systemic oppression. In each devotion, Rowe inspires listeners to share your stories and reminds your weary soul that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. If you're a Christian of color looking for an accessible, trauma-informed devotional, Seeds of Racial Healing will help you confront challenges, embrace your worth as a child of God, and sow seeds of healing and transformation, whether on your own or as part of a group. You'll find encouragement to employ rest, resilience, and the power of faith to nurture growth in yourself and your community."

Sheila Wise Rowe (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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Strangers Behind Closed Doors: A Novel

""A thought-provoking thriller filled with jaw-dropping twists that kept me racing through the pages." -Gigi Pandian, USA Today bestselling author of the Secret Staircase Mysteries A twisty thriller about a woman who vanishes from a luxury hotel, and the detective who believes the case is tied to the unsolved disappearances of other Black women in the city. Giovanni Mason worked hard to become the first Black head concierge at Chicago's exclusive and glamorous Ivory Hotel. It's a job that requires patience, perfection, and, above all, self-control. But when Giovanni reunites with her former best friend, makeup influencer Natalie Moore, things get heated as a mending of fences morphs into a public argument in the hotel restaurant, and Giovanni loses her cool. Hours later, Natalie is missing. Evidence piles against Giovanni-a ransacked, blood-spattered hotel room, fresh bruises on her body, and a troubling gap in her memory from the last twelve hours. Detective Redding Stark is the only one unconvinced of Giovanni's guilt. She sees disturbing parallels to a series of disappearances targeting Black women and believes Natalie's case is part of something bigger. Together, she and Giovanni are pulled into a dangerous web of privilege, power, and betrayal inside-and far beyond-the walls of the Ivory Hotel. Will Giovanni and Detective Stark find Natalie or join the missing? "

Catherine Adel West (Author), Deanna Anthony, Emana Rachelle, Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Women and Leadership, Updated and Expanded (featuring 'Stop Telling Women They Have Impostor Syndrome' by Ruchika T. Malhotra and Jodi-Ann Burey)

"Overcome the unique challenges that women face at work. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on women and leadership, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you understand the barriers holding women back, ensure their voices are heard, and create a path forward for aspiring female leaders. This book will inspire you to: - Challenge stereotypes about women's leadership and vision - Root out bias in organizational processes, from hiring to promotion - Practice inclusive leadership, especially in male-dominated industries - Embed sponsorship into leadership development - Invest in on-the-job learning opportunities - Work collaboratively to drive change"

Boris Groysberg, Harvard Business Review, Herminia Ibarra, Linda Babcock, Ruchika T. Malhotra (Author), Adam Verner, Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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Radical Advocate: Ida B. Wells and the Road to Race and Gender Justice

"Born into the brutal reality of slavery, Ida B. Wells rose to become an audacious journalist, teacher, and activist for racial and gender justice. In Radical Advocate, Mary E. Triece examines the rhetorical strategies employed by Wells to challenge deeply rooted systems of oppression, strategies that remain powerful and relevant today. Triece introduces the concept of 'radical embodied advocacy' to give an account of Wells's unique position as a Black woman whose personal encounters with white violence were palpable, experienced physically and mentally. White men lynched Wells's friends and threatened her own life, forcing her into exile after destroying the very press on which she wrote and edited. From this perspective, Wells understood lynching as linked to white economic and political control. Through a close analysis of Wells's speeches, writings, and journalism, Triece reveals how Wells pioneered a form of 'intersectional journalism' that centered the voices of those marginalized by race, gender, and class. Triece underscores the epistemic challenges faced by marginalized advocates and the importance of their perspectives in shaping social change. Radical Advocate positions Wells as a prophetic figure whose insights into the systemic nature of racism remain profoundly relevant in today's world."

Mary E. Triece (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck and 4 Actions for Real Change

"Many of us follow the quote: “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” But that advice isn’t always helpful. In the workplace, people often choose niceness over honesty in order to avoid hurt feelings or conflict. The truth is, there are hidden costs of 'niceness' that allow inequities to endure, projects to fail, and organizations to stagnate. Growth comes from courageous conversations and genuine, authentic action. The Price of Nice introduces an innovative, proven four-step framework that shows listeners how to spot problem areas that are often masked by artificial niceness; facilitate difficult conversations and navigate conflict; empower genuine action and cease endless discussions; and build accountability systems for sustainable progress. This guide helps team members and leaders break through superficial politeness to address real workplace problems, create solutions, and ultimately build a healthy environment for everyone to do their best work."

Amira Barger (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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The Blockchain Syndicate: A Contemporary Thriller

"A dead man blackmails a United States senator. A Russian assassin leaves a trail of bodies. A cryptic criminal syndicate unleashes financial chaos. A courageous war hero races to save her family—and her country. Set amid the turbulence of today’s headlines, this gripping techno-thriller—the second in Bach’s series to feature Tamika Smith—pulses with high-stakes intrigue and razor-edged political drama. Senator Tamika Smith’s new year begins in shambles. First she receives an email threatening to expose her past—a threat from someone she knows is dead. Then her boyfriend, Johnny Humboldt, is kidnapped in broad daylight after his daughter is wounded in a California school shooting. Someone is desperate to take Tamika down and damage the country she loves. The attacks are professional, the delivery is flawless, and the message unmistakable: America is broken, and someone is determined to fix it their way. Standing in the eye of the storm, Tamika must navigate a political landscape riddled with betrayal, misinformation, and moral decay to rescue Johnny and uncover the group behind the web of conspiracy. As the country spirals toward financial Armageddon and democracy itself begins to unravel, Tamika must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to save her family and pull the nation back from the brink. With its sharp blend of shadowy villains and morally torn heroes, The Blockchain Syndicate dares you to question everything—right up to the final, breathless moment."

Robbie Bach (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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Patient Advocacy For Dummies

"Managing your own health care—or a loved one's—can be daunting, especially if you are diagnosed with a serious illness. This book helps you weigh all the treatments, make decisions, and speak up for yourself when you need to. You'll get advice on asking challenging questions in a way that will get the information you need from medics, nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals. You deserve to understand your options and choose the path that's right for you. Take charge of your health care and feel empowered to partner with health care providers to achieve the best possible results. ● Prepare yourself to make the most out of consultations with health care providers ● Take responsibility for your care or the care of a loved one by partnering with medical professionals ● Learn how to talk to doctors and ask questions to get the answers that you are looking for ● Understand your treatment options and stand up for yourself if something doesn't seem right This book is a valuable tool for anyone who uses the healthcare system, especially those who need a high level of care from multiple providers and specialists."

Nichole Davis DHA MPH BCPA (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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The Cheater's Wife

"Nominated for the International Thriller Award for Best Audiobook! A twist-filled psychological and domestic thriller packed with family secrets, shocking twists, and suspense, following a woman who protects her stepson from a murder accusation only to discover deadly secrets in her home, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Alice Feeney, and Lisa Jewell. She turned her husband's betrayal into a second chance. Now, it might cost her everything. Camille Bell never wanted to raise her husband's mistake. RJ, the son of Ryan's most public betrayal, was a constant reminder of everything she lost—the picture-perfect life, the adoring husband, the future she was promised. But instead of casting him aside, she did what no one expected. She made him hers. RJ grew into the perfect son—strong, ambitious, successful. Unlike her own child, Gideon, who always seemed to fall short. Then a girl is murdered at a high school party. And all signs point to RJ. Camille knows what happens to jocks accused of crimes. The media frenzy. The courtroom battles. The public trial before the real one even begins. She knows the justice system won't wait for the truth. So, she does what she swore she'd never do—she protects him. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes RJ isn't the only one with secrets. Someone in her house is a killer. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more she starts to wonder—has she been raising a monster? This shocking, fast-paced psychological thriller is packed with twist and turns that will leave you gasping, questioning everything, and then dying to read it again."

CN Mabry, N'Dia Rae (Author), Machelle Williams, Ruffin Prentiss (Narrator)

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Trauma and Attachment: Over 150 Attachment-Based Interventions to Heal Trauma

"Christina Reese has dedicated her life's work to helping those with trauma cope to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. In her book, Trauma and Attachment, she has created a resource to guide clients from a place of fear, anxiety, and trauma to healthy attachment. In this comprehensive yet accessible book, Dr. Reese provides an attachment framework for treating clients who have experienced a multitude of traumas, ranging from abuse and neglect to medical traumas, natural disasters, and exposure to violence. Through a variety of worksheets, exercises, and activities, this book provides clients with the tools they need to develop a foundation for healing so they can find feelings of safety and security within relationships again. Clinicians will find tools to help clients heal from the impact of: abuse by helping them establish safety and security within relationships; neglect by teaching them to find their voice and express their needs; medical trauma by helping them adjust to a new normal and better tolerate uncertainty; natural disasters by using mindful grounding techniques to navigate sensory triggers and cultivate mind-body awareness; and witnessing violence by restoring clients' sense of felt safety and helping clients identify what they can control to keep themselves safe."

Christina Reese PhD LCPC (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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Mindful Leadership For Dummies

"The easy way to become a more mindful leader Want to become a more mindful leader? With Mindful Leadership For Dummies, you'll find accessible and authoritative guidance for cultivating focus, clarity, and creativity from within your colleagues. Packed full of useful tips, this friendly how-to guide will help you incorporate mindfulness in your leadership style to manage and reap the benefits of a more attentive working life—all while nurturing compassion in the service of others. You'll discover how mindfulness can help improve decision-making and communication skills, manage modern workday challenges, and so much more. ● Includes tips on incorporating mindfulness into your leadership style ● Shows you how mindfulness can help develop and deepen your leadership qualities ● Explains how mindfulness enhances productivity and minimizes the effects of stress in the workplace ● Outlines how adding mindfulness to your leadership approach will enable you to make positive choices that support your well-being If you're a businessperson looking to add mindfulness to your leadership tool belt, Mindful Leadership For Dummies has everything you need to get started today."

Juliet Adams (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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Finding Your Passion For Dummies

"Finding Your Passion For Dummies offers you guidance and practical advice on how to identify and pursue your passion. With exercises to help you understand your values, interests, and natural talents, you can identify what you are passionate about—at any age. This self-discovery process will help you find more happiness, and a sense of purpose and direction in life. When you find your passion, you'll be able to pursue it in a way that aligns with your values and interests. This book provides the motivation, the inspiration, and the how-to. You'll get guidance on setting goals, exploring your interests, pursuing education, and overcoming any obstacles that stand between you and what you really want out of life. ● Identify your natural skills and talents ● Discover hobbies and activities that excite you ● Learn how to overcome obstacles as you change your life ● Embrace your authentic self and gain the courage to live fully This book is for anyone looking to discover a life path that will lead to true fulfillment. Finding Your Passion For Dummies is great for recent graduates, mid-career professionals looking for a change, and for anyone looking to find more meaning in life."

Noeline Kirabo (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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Teaching to Live: Black Religion, Activist-Educators, and Radical Social Change

"Teaching to Live: Black Religion, Activist-Educators, and Radical Social Change interrogates the stories of African American activist-educators whose faith convictions inspired them to educate in radical and transformative ways. Almeda M. Wright explores the connections between religion, education, and struggles for freedom within twentieth-century African American communities by telling the stories of key African American teachers. Wright brings together the lives and work of three related subgroups of activist-educators: those who worked in public or secular education but were religiously inspired; radical scholars who transformed the ways that Black religion and Black religious life are studied and valued; and radical religious educators, or those educators who were involved more formally with the religious formation of Black people but who regarded this work of spiritual development as part of the struggle for freedom and liberation of all people. The rich and complex narratives of these educators show how religion, education, and radical social change can intersect. This book invites listeners to continue exploring how these concepts will evolve for future generations of activist-educators."

Almeda M. Wright (Author), Machelle Williams (Narrator)

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