SHE WELL READ is a book club podcast that advocates for all types of readers.

Whether you read consistently, every now and then, or are just trying to get back into reading - this show is for you!

Each season, our community votes on a book to cover.

Co-hosts / best friends, Alana and Samra, then dissect the book chapter by chapter, alongside our Well Read Baddie community, and discuss how its’ topics relate to our lives.

Our Story

Lana and Sam were searching for a passion project outside of their nine to fives

The two discussed how they wanted to start reading more now that their last semester of college was wrapping up.

At a sleepover, Samra introduced Lana to her idea of creating a book club for women who wanted to be part of a community of well-read individuals.

Call it divine intervention or her recent obsession with podcasts, but instantly after hearing Samra talk about this, Alana had the idea of turning the book club into a podcast, so people could be a part of the community from anywhere, at any time...

And thus, SHE WELL READ was born!

Contact SHE WELL READ for more info.

Meet the Team

Co-Founder, Co-Host & Operations Director
Alana, originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, now calls Birmingham home.
A lover of Beyoncé, traveling, seafood, a good time, and of course—a good book.
On the podcast, she dives into books with enthusiasm, offering relatable insights and plenty of humor.
Contact Alana at: abaumconversations@gmail.com

Co-Founder, Co-Host & Creative Director
Samra is a first-generation American who has resided in Birmingham for the past 15 years.
She is passionate about her local community, activism, the arts and redefining 'traditional' southern values.
With her thoughtful analyses and infectious passion for books, Samra brings a unique perspective to She Well Read.
Contact Samra at: samrathecurator@gmail.com