I woke up today after a weekend of meaningful rest. I cannot remember the last time the prospect of a three day weekend excited me more than this one. As I laid in bed scrolling through my phone, I happened upon this quote “Doing hard things” is a habit that must be practiced… or, like any habit, it will be lost. Hard things come in all shapes and sizes, they are defined in the eye of the beholder. Life is all about choices, and you either do the hard thing and grow from it, or avoid it, and go down a different path.
One thing I can say about doing hard things is that the more they are done, the stronger you become at going through those said moments. I personally have allowed myself to be more present in the space of pain, fear, and heartache. What is for you will not leave you, and I believe that wholeheartedly, so good riddance to all the hard things and the energy that doesn’t serve the amazingness that is you and I.
Amidst a (finally) sunny New York weekend, hot dogs in the park, and dog walking duties, let me tell you what’s been on my mind lately.
What I’ve been into lately
Booking spontaneous trips with your best friends- this is not only healthy, but helpful in a time where the boys in your life have let you down once again. American Airlines and other airline carriers are pushing out some massive deals for the summer.
New York Housing prices- they’re soaring once again, and residents are preparing for a non- broker fee experience- how are you feeling about this?
Supporting your friend’s business is hot. Aliana Rose, by my lovely friend Sophia @themonoclemuse, just launched their first optical pair of glasses, and I’m already hooked. Did I mention there’s a SALE this weekend?
Sivan Ayla did it again. I fully intend on glowing this summer with Luxe Unfiltered’s Newest shimmery SPF hitting the market.
Business & Marketing News
UO's Gen Z Playbook
With experiential strategies like city-wide scavenger hunts and a U-Haul partnership, Urban Outfitters is targeting Gen-Z consumers just in time for their first semester of college.The Coach Revival
Your grandma probably owns a Coach handbag, but so does every Gen-Z it girl. With sales up by 15% in the last quarter, here's how the classic leather goods brand is targeting a younger demographic.Jet Set? Not Yet
It's shaping up to be a Euro summer, but can budget airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet handle the demand?
Culture & Lifestyle
Alix Earle x DWTS
The popular podcaster and influencer joins season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, her first major gig after parting ways with the Unwell Network.Leighton Meester's Latest Project
The Gossip Girl alum stars in the second season of The Buccaneers on Apple TV.Green Card Games
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering a reality tv show where immigrants compete for US citizenship. Yes, really.
Tech & Leadership
Workday Lawsuit
A judge just greenlit a collective action lawsuit claiming Workday’s algorithm discriminates against certain applicants, raising big questions about bias in AI hiring.Google's New Chatbot
Google rolled out AI mode last Tuesday, promising a more interactive way to search. Their last attempt didn’t go so well (glue pizza, iykyk), so let’s hope they’ve ironed out the kinks.AI at Work
New survey says 67% of companies are actively encouraging and expecting their employees to use AI.
This week on the MHOB podcast, I'm joined by Ali Kates, a somatic experience practitioner and trauma recovery coach who's helped countless ambitious women overcome burnout through nervous system regulation.
We talk about navigating and healing from trauma, understanding how it affects the body and the importance of self-awareness for personal growth. Ali shares insights on the impact of family dynamics on mental health, cultural differences in communication and creating a safe space for healing.
Key Takeaways:
Healing from trauma requires understanding the nervous system.
Cultural differences affect communication styles and perceptions of trauma.
Emotional resilience can be developed through somatic practices.
Entrepreneurs must navigate their own trauma to succeed.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of burnout, struggled to understand your emotional triggers, or just want to deepen your self-awareness, tune in to this episode. And if you know someone who’s on their own healing journey, share it with a friend.
Listen to the full episode: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
How AI Broke the Job Hunt
AI was supposed to be the great equalizer in hiring and recruitment, offering a fairer, faster and more efficient way of assessing candidates. Without human biases, it was expected that applicant tracking systems (ATS) would level the playing field and find talent based on merit, not factors like age, gender or race.
Instead, AI hiring tools have created a new set of problems and we’re now stuck in a kind of feedback loop: companies use AI to filter candidates, so job seekers use AI to beat the filters, and the end result feels a bit like a Black Mirror episode. And with companies going as far as using AI to interview candidates, I fear we’ve entirely lost the plot.
Now, as a lawsuit against Workday moves forward, alleging algorithmic bias against certain candidates, the cracks in the system are no longer hypothetical. We’re watching the future of hiring being re-evaluated in real time, and it’s looking less like a utopia and more like a Silicon Valley fever dream gone wrong.
The Workday Lawsuit: A Wake-Up Call
In February 2023, a lawsuit was filed against HR software giant Workday, alleging that its AI-powered hiring tools discriminated against job applicants on the basis of age, race, and disability. The plaintiff, who claims to have been rejected over 100 times due to algorithmic bias, was recently granted the ability to move the case forward as a collective action, meaning others with similar claims can now join.
As of May 2025, the case continues in federal court, with significant implications for the future of AI in hiring: if the claims are upheld, companies using automated screening tools may face increased legal scrutiny and be held accountable not just for their own hiring practices, but also for the hidden biases encoded in the software they rely on.
This lawsuit reflects a broader concern in the employment landscape: AI hiring tools can replicate and even amplify existing biases. If the data used to train these models is biased, the result is an algorithm that perpetuates inequality under the guise of neutrality. The Mobley v. Workday case serves as a pivotal moment in evaluating the role of AI in employment decisions. It underscores the importance of developing AI systems that are not only efficient but also equitable.
As we navigate this evolving landscape, it’s imperative to balance technological advancement with the fundamental principles of fairness and equal opportunity. The real test of progress is whether it serves everyone, not just the system.
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