Something that I’ve learned recently is that slow is fast, as long as you’re steady. We didn’t publish last week, and a small part of me wanted to feel guilty, and then the grown version of me said no- take the time, and you don’t need to explain yourself. So I’m not going to explain why I skipped a week, no ma’am. Life is too short to feel obligated to explain your actions to strangers who have no personal interest in your best interests. There, I am saying it louder for the back… We live in a society that challenges us to this level of perfection, obligation, and approval that is honestly impossible to achieve.
I started this blog as a way to get myself back to my true creative self, to share with my audience what I love, what is really in the group chat, and hopefully to inspire some of you, even just one of you, to stand up, mind your own business in whatever way you define that to be, and to be your best, most possible self. I wouldn’t be very inspirational if I didn’t lead by example now, would I? So in the true MHOB fashion, I will say that I spent a lovely week doing things I haven’t done in a very long time or ever. I went to a reading party, sang in the car with friends, rage cleaned my apartment, threw out clothes that didn’t fit, nor would ever fit again, cried my eyes out to a musical written by Alicia Keys, and hugged my mom.
You know it’s time for a declutter when getting dressed starts feeling like this
Wherever you’re at in this mid-year life checkpoint, just know that you’re not alone. Take a moment to reflect on what’s next for you. Are you procrastinating on getting some essential life admin tasks done? Have you booked a trip to reset? Hate your job? Want to start a hobby or side hustle? It’s never too late, you’re never ready, so just go out and do it. And in the meantime, stay tuned while I start to share more bits of me taking my own advice to be, well, me.
Business & Marketing News
The Wimbledon Effect
This isn’t just tennis; it’s a 150-year masterclass in branding. Here’s how Wimbledon’s storytelling serves up elegance, exclusivity and sporty luxury.
The Lulu Lawsuit
Lululemon’s suing, but Costco’s winning in the court of public opinion. We all know the internet loves a good dupe, and this copyright infringement lawsuit is starting to feel more like free promo for Costco’s athletic line.Jansport’s Selling Nostalgia
Jansport is digging through our cringe-worthy school memories and turning them into TikTok gold. The backpack OG is now Gen Z’s retro-cool accessory. Nostalgic marketing wins again.Labubu Profits Soar
The Chinese toy giant behind viral Labubu dolls says profits will soar 350% this half-year as global hype and cost cuts send revenues through the roof.
KFC’s Comeback Era
Colonel Sanders is back with a vengeance. KFC’s rolling out a bold campaign to claw back market share from its fast-food rivals like Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane’s. The fried chicken wars are heating up.
Olipop’s Rebranding Soda
Olipop is making soda sexy again. Its new “Soda Stories” campaign brings in celebs and nostalgia to lure health-conscious drinkers back to fizz. It’s kinda giving “Got Milk?” from the nineties.
Culture & Lifestyle
Emmy Noms
The 2025 Emmy nominations are in, and Severance, The Diplomat + The White Lotus are cleaning up.Beyoncé Beats Stolen
When it comes to intellectual property theft, even Queen Bey isn’t safe. A laptop heist created a Cowboy Carter crisis and fans are expecting unreleased music to leak any moment now.
Bieber’s New Album
After a four-year hiatus, Justin Bieber surprised fans with a new album called Swag. Is it clocking to you that he’s standing on business yet?
Kesha’s New Album
Kesha’s back and she’s better than ever. Her sixth album, Period has a similar vibe to her grungy 2010’s pop sound, and the internet is 100% here for it.Euro Summer Problems
With antitourism protests in Spain, Portugal and Italy, and anti-American sentiment rising due to foreign policy issues, your Euro summer may look a bit different this year.
Tech & Leadership
Quiet Vacations
First quiet quitting, now quiet vacations. Remote work has unlocked a trend: boundaries blurred so hard that you can DIY your PTO. The corporate response? TBD.New TikTok App?
What’s the latest with the TikTok sale/ban situation? The U.S. might get its own app, featuring a whole new algorithm and maybe none of the international creators that usually pop up on your FYP.The AI Talent War
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI just snatched four top engineers from Tesla, xAI, and Meta, including a former Tesla VP. Talent is the new currency in Silicon Valley and tech companies are making it rain.5 Jobs, 1 Laptop
Some remote workers are pulling off the ultimate hustle: juggling multiple full-time jobs and making thousands a day.
In the latest episode of the MHOB podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Cynthia Maselli, the brand strategist who transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to building a thriving referral-based business that speaks for itself.
What started as a life pivot during motherhood became a masterclass in reputation-building and leveraging word-of-mouth marketing. Cynthia's approach to client relationships, conflict resolution, and the delicate art of over-delivering without losing your boundaries offers a refreshing take on sustainable business growth.
In this episode:
How to manage major life transitions with grace, grit, and a long-game mindset
Why reputation and referrals trump traditional marketing for sustainable growth
The art of handling client conflicts with grace while strengthening relationships
Navigating the ongoing challenge of work-life balance as an entrepreneur
Practical tools and tips for entrepreneurs who want to grow without burning out
You’ll love this episode if you’re in your reinvention era and your glow-up is going deeper than aesthetics.
Listen to the full episode: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Crypto sounds like chaos, right? Coins, bros, acronyms, hype. But behind the noise, something real is happening. From Nigeria to Ukraine, blockchain is solving everyday problems — and women are being left out of the room.
This week’s MHOB op-ed cuts through the tech bro jargon and gets to the point: what stablecoins actually do, why they matter, and how you can start engaging with crypto without buying into the hype.
If you've ever scrolled past a Web3 post with a heavy eye roll, this one’s for you. Read the full piece on LinkedIn.
Death to Girlbossing (and why I'm next in line)
Is scent marketing having a moment?
+ all the business, lifestyle and tech news you missed.
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