She Wanted More: Reimagine your future and live by your rules

by Poorna Bell

255 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 26, 2026

About the author

I'm an award-winning journalist of 21 years, author and a digital editorial expert, having previously worked as UK Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost. I’ve also published three non-fiction books and my second novel is out in 2024.

I specialise in women’s issues, diversity, fitness, pro-ageing and mental health, and have freelanced for The Times, The i Paper, Grazia, The Guardian, Red magazine, and Stylist among others. I work across written features, video and podcasts.

I’m an experienced public speaker, from doing keynotes to moderating events for FTSE 100 companies, hosting and running seminars for corporations. I’m also accomplished in broadcast, having spoken on Channel 5, ITV, and BBC News, and am a regular fixture on BBC radio.

And, did I mention I’m a competitive powerlifter?

Reviews

[Rhoda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was our first book club book. I found it a really engaging and interesting read that made me think lots. I highlighted lots of passages.

[Paige Povey · Rating 4 out of 5]

May be slightly too young in terms of target audience but Poorna gives a voice to some very important topics throughout this book. I found this really engaging/reassuring for my own future.

[Alice French · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always want to be supportive of anything feminist or which guides people towards a more feminist life. For me, there was nothing new here. In fact, I felt a bit sad that for anyone this could be revelatory. I hope it finds its audience because it was intelligent and well researched; it just wasn't for me.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Listened on Spotify and loved that it was narrated by the author so you could experience the intonation that she intended. I’m in my mid thirties so slightly below the intended audience I think. Really important subjects but it was so aligned with my values that much of it I had heard before - more my problem than the book’s! Some great name drops of people to follow and it did make me want to move back to East London though..

[Sheetal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an empowering book, reminded me of my own power and joy and not to let the world dictate it. Would highly recommend.

[Madison T · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I’m slightly below the target demographic but empowering nonetheless

[Nell · Rating 5 out of 5]

ahhh go read this. poorna bell knows what’s up.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

engaging at the start then tailored off at the end towards menopause, maybe aimed the generation before me but still insightful.

[Emmaline Pearsall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvellous 👌

[BG Baddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the target audience but I resonated with a large majority of the book.

Would happily re-read in years to come!

[Alice Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many lessons to take away from this book and challenge your perceptions and expectations for every part of your life. It's incredibly motivating to question what the hell you want from life and that, as a woman, you deserve so much more. Yes Poorna!