A commute is precious time to self-reflect, get organized, or even catch up on sleep. My personal favorite way to maximize the 30 minutes on a subway is by listening to podcasts on a wide variety of topics. For one, it helps me stay sane as I get smushed into the armpits of my fellow commuters, but more importantly it helps to inspire and stimulate my thoughts and get me energized for the day. It also makes for an excellent “water cooler” discussion with coworkers and friends.

Here are a select few we love:

• NPR – How I Built This
  • Interviews with innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built.
• NPR – Planet Money
  • The economy explained with stories and surprises.
• NPR – Rough Translation
  • How are the things we’re talking about being discussed somewhere else in the world?
• Bloomberg’s – Master in Business
  • Interviews with the people that shape markets, investing and business
• The Art of Charm
  • Tips on social and relationship building skills
• Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell
  • Reinterpretations of something from the past: an event, a person, an idea. Something overlooked. Something misunderstood.
• #GirlBoss
  • Advice from the lessons learned by women who have pushed boundaries in their careers

We would love to hear your thoughts on what inspires you, please email us any of your personal faves!