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Hi! Hello! Happy Sunday HSR
If you follow me on IG, you’ll know I have been diagnosed with OHSS after my egg retrieval last week. Aside from spending some time in the hospital his weekend, I basically was a consumer. And a damn good one.
I’ve consumed more television and done more online shopping than I have in a few long time so I figured, I would share my favorite finds. I also updated my Hermes wish list to include my first exotic piece. But let’s see once the drugs wear off, if that’s still my MO.
So far, I’ve been loving the following documentaries: Martha Stewart, Victoria Beckham, and my Canadian Queen, Pamela Anderson. I feel so inspired by these groundbreaking entrepreneurial women that once I’m healed, I’m ready for my next chapter. That’s my biggest takeaway from these women, they’ve all had SO many chapters. We can’t let what we’re going to do be defined by what we’ve done.
I feel like I am back to shopping like it’s COVID, since all I can think about is cute loungewear. I legitimately bought 4 pairs of these pants, this tank, this t, these pants with a pocket, this for when I’m feeling a bit better but still want a loose fitting tank, this for a baseball long sleeve, and these pants for when I make it out of the house for the first time.
I am hoping tomorrow I turn a corner but at least now I can say, I’m experiencing the full spectrum of what it means to be a women in the US healthcare system and I’m one of the people who can try to do something about it so stay tuned as I explore how to make an impact!
This Week’s Mood Board
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Never Having A Boyfriend Has Made Me A Stronger Woman
What if never having a boyfriend or being in a relationship was actually one of the best things that could ever happen to you?
For Milly Goldsmith, it has been. At 28, she's never been in a relationship. But instead of letting that define her, she's built a life and a million-dollar business entirely on her own terms. And ironically, she met her co-founder on Hinge after they went on a date.
What I loved about this conversation is that Milly isn't pretending she never gets lonely or doesn't want love. She does. But she's also questioning something we've been taught our entire lives…why do we measure a woman's life by whether or not a man has chosen her?
We talk about what it actually means to decenter men (and why that doesn't mean you can't date), how to stop seeking external validation, and why the fear of embarrassment holds so many women back from doing what they actually want.
Because whether you're single, married, dating, or building a business, there's something incredibly powerful about realizing you don't need to be chosen by someone else to choose the life you want.
Consumer Gossip
all the brands, people, places, things we’re gossiping about this week
Women’s Health & Beauty
Bellini, anyone? Content creator Hannah Chody is bringing back Tom Ford’s Golden Peach in collaboration with Saie. - Hannah Chody
Is this the next rhode phone case? rhode is launching the Spot Case, their first-ever Spotwear holder, and a Strawberry patch. - rhode
Olandria is recoupling. After a string of partnerships, the reality star is preparing to launch her own body-care and beauty line. — Adweek
Copy-paste beauty is out. Maximalist makeup, bold copper and cherry-cola hair, and “skinvesting” are, according to Pinterest's first-ever beauty trend report. - Pinterest
Is this VB Beauty 2.0? After building VB Beauty to a $100M brand, Victoria Beckham has invested more than $3M into the holding company behind daughter Harper’s upcoming skincare venture, H7B, which is rumored to launch in 2027. - WWD
Media, Entertainment & Creator
When a luxury fashion house gets social media right. Chanel featured Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Dua Lipa and Nicole Kidman in a TikTok from its Spring Summer 2027 show. - Chanel on TikTok
Creator media is now an acquisition target. Morning Brew acquired creator-led CPG publication Express Checkout in an all-cash deal for 100% of its intellectual property, signaling that newsletters might be the next most valuable media assets. - Adweek
Podcasting has a $250 million problem. Joe Rogan renewed with Spotify, but the bigger story is the power shift of who owns the audience. - Bloomberg
We’re finally going off script. Creators sell better when they sound like themselves. Beauty creators are pushing back on scripted brand deals, and Refy saw early product launch sales come in 200% above forecast after letting creators speak more authentically to their audiences. - Glossy
Happily ever after, again. Nostalgia is still Hollywood’s favorite business model with Lindsay Lohan reuniting with Mean Girls director Mark Waters for a new Netflix rom-com set in 2008. — Rolling Stone
Consumer, E-Commerce & Retail
Mom and baby are doing great. This week Loonen introduced a smaller still-water bottle called Baby Loon. The brand describes it as 12.7 oz and 8 inches tall. - Loonen
Your next outfit might arrive with your dinner. DoorDash is expanding into shoes and clothing, bringing fashion shopping into the on-demand delivery economy. — WSJ
Rare Beauty is packing a carry-on. Shay Mitchell’s BÉIS and Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty are bringing back their collaboration after the first collection reportedly nearly sold out in under an hour. - WWD
Tech, Business & Investing
The rich are getting ultra-rich. In the new K-shaped economy increasing the gap between the rich & the ultra-rich. The average top 0.1% household is now worth 7.7x more than the rest of the 1% - Fortune
The new happy hour is a mood. Mood-boosting tonic brand Hiyo just raised a $20.8M Series B to expand its non-alcoholic social wellness presence into retail, live entertainment & nightlife. - Fitt Insider
Is this the next consumer IPO? Nearly two years after raising an $825M round at a $5.5B valuation, CEO Joe Kudla is considering taking Vuori public. - Fast Company
