In this solo episode, I’m sharing the eight books I read (and reread) in 2025 that most shaped how I think, lead, and live. From health and energy, to stress, visibility, relationships, and personal brand, these books met me exactly where I was and helped guide me into what’s next. If you’re building your 2026 reading list or reflecting on the year behind you, this episode will give you a few powerful additions for your library and your life.

Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health by Casey Means MD

Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You by Dr. Rebecca Heiss

BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream. by Jen Gottlieb

The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara

Be Who You Came To Be by Tara Renze

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Wealthy and Well-Known: Build Your Personal Brand and Turn Your Reputation into Revenue by by Rory Vaden and AJ Vaden

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Barb Betts is a keynote speaker, CEO, and author who teaches leaders and professionals how to drive growth through authentic, trust-based relationships. With over 23 years of success building multi-million-dollar businesses and leading top-performing sales teams, Barb brings real-world experience and a proven approach to human connection in business.

A respected industry leader for more than a decade within the largest trade association in North America, she offers powerful insight into how relationships fuel performance, retention, and results. Barb has worked with top organizations including Fidelity, Fairway Mortgage, Horsepower Brands, LVMH, and Thelios.

Her high-energy, actionable keynotes inspire professionals to connect with confidence, lead with authenticity, and transform how they do business—proving that relationships aren’t just a soft skill, they’re your greatest advantage.

Today I’m joined by Rachel Druckenmiller, keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, singer-songwriter, and Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur, whose mission is to help leaders and teams stop shrinking back and step fully into their impact. We unpack Rachel’s “VOICE” method (Void, Opportunity, Illumination, Catalyst, Expression), the roots of playing small, and how to reconnect with the nine-year-old version of you who needed to feel seen. We talk worthiness as the core of wellness, borrowing belief from others, and designing days that make you feel alive. You’ll leave ready to speak up, show up, and take bold, meaningful action.

https://www.racheldruckenmiller.com/

https://www.instagram.com/unmutedlife/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbdruckenmiller/

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Connect with Barb Betts
Instagram: @barbbetts
Linkedin: @barbbetts
Facebook: @barbarambetts
YouTube: youtube/@barbbetts
Website: www.barbbetts.com

Barb Betts is a keynote speaker, CEO, and author who teaches leaders and professionals how to drive growth through authentic, trust-based relationships. With over 23 years of success building multi-million-dollar businesses and leading top-performing sales teams, Barb brings real-world experience and a proven approach to human connection in business.

A respected industry leader for more than a decade within the largest trade association in North America, she offers powerful insight into how relationships fuel performance, retention, and results. Barb has worked with top organizations including Fidelity, Fairway Mortgage, Horsepower Brands, LVMH, and Thelios.

Her high-energy, actionable keynotes inspire professionals to connect with confidence, lead with authenticity, and transform how they do business—proving that relationships aren’t just a soft skill, they’re your greatest advantage.

Relationships rarely end in conflict, they end in the slow fade we never intended. Today I break down the three sneaky causes of relational drift, busyness, assumptions, and avoidance, and how they cost us friendships, clients, and opportunities. I walk you through how to recalibrate your most important people using my five-star ranking system and the cadence that ensures no one slips through the cracks again. It’s simple, it’s doable, and it will change your 2026.

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Connect with Barb Betts
Instagram: @barbbetts
Linkedin: @barbbetts
Facebook: @barbarambetts
YouTube: youtube/@barbbetts
Website: www.barbbetts.com

Barb Betts is a keynote speaker, CEO, and author who teaches leaders and professionals how to drive growth through authentic, trust-based relationships. With over 23 years of success building multi-million-dollar businesses and leading top-performing sales teams, Barb brings real-world experience and a proven approach to human connection in business.

A respected industry leader for more than a decade within the largest trade association in North America, she offers powerful insight into how relationships fuel performance, retention, and results. Barb has worked with top organizations including Fidelity, Fairway Mortgage, Horsepower Brands, LVMH, and Thelios.

Her high-energy, actionable keynotes inspire professionals to connect with confidence, lead with authenticity, and transform how they do business—proving that relationships aren’t just a soft skill, they’re your greatest advantage.