New Day Ep 3 - The Novel you won't put down - If I Ruled the World by Amy DuBois Barnett

New Day Ep 3 - The Novel you won't put down - If I Ruled the World by Amy DuBois Barnett

From New Day with Sybil Amuti by Sybil Amuti

February 17, 2026 · 41 min · Season 1 · Episode 3

About this episode

A conversation with Amy DuBois Barnett about her debut novel and empowering women to create their own rules.

Today’s episode is a conversation with award-winning author and cultural trailblazer Amy DuBois Barnett about her debut novel, If I Ruled the World, and what it means for women to stop following other people’s playbooks and write their own rules instead. We dive into story, strategy, and real-life wisdom for women who aren’t waiting for permission; they’re creating the path. 👉 Grab your copy of If I Ruled the World: https://amzn.to/40fTWI8 In This Episode • What inspired Amy to turn a powerful idea into this story • How If I Ruled the World reflects women creating new systems instead of fixing old ones • The rules women’ve been told to follow and how we’re rewriting them • How creativity, courage, and community intersect in leadership and in life • Practical takeaways for listeners ready to lead, build, or break ground Practical Activation Steps Write your rule list: What “shoulds” are you retiring? Identify one area where you’ve followed someone else’s rule and replace it with yours Share your rule with a friend or write it publicly (because owning it increases impact) Choose one action this week that aligns with your new rule Episode Affirmations I am authorized to shape my…

People in this episode

Host: Sybil Amuti

Guest: Amy DuBois Barnett

Topics covered

  • women empowerment
  • creativity
  • leadership
  • self-discovery
  • storytelling

Keywords

  • If I Ruled the World
  • Amy DuBois Barnett
  • women's leadership
  • self-improvement
  • creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: If I Ruled the World

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