Written By: Girl TylerMarket research company, eMarketer estimates the U.S. will reach 105.6 million active monthly podcast listeners by the end of 2020. This rate has more than doubled since 2015. Ad spending is projected to top more than $1 billion in 2021. With the growing demand, Black women are rapidly invading the industry. From science and business to entertainment and mental health, women of color are producing and consuming diverse podcasts. Here are 8 podcasts we’re listening to this month. These storytellers and content creators provide entertainment as well as valuable educational resources to ensure success for Black women at every level.For conversations on equity and navigating microaggressions as a woman of color in the workplace: #SECURETHESEAT hosted by Minda Harts, author of The MemoListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor For moments when you need sage wisdom from a familiar voice and The only First Lady we acknowledge:The Michelle Obama Podcast hosted by Former First Lady Michelle ObamaListen on Spotify For spirituality, wellness, and self-care: The Black Girl Bravado hosted by Germani Manning and Brittany LackeyListen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify For entrepreneurship and scaling a profitable business:Side Hustle Pro hosted by Nicaila Matthews OkomeListen on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher For creativity and innovation told in a smart and funny way:Behind the Brilliance hosted by Lisa Nicole BellListen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and SoundCloud For entertaining stories on mishaps in life and love:Recovering Party Girls hosted by NatoyaEbony and Adrianna CoolListen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify For intimate discussions on defining Blackness:The Stoop hosted by Leila Day and Hana BabaListen on Stitcher and SoundCloud For personal development and motivation: Confessions of a Go Getter hosted by Jerrica BurnsListen on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts