Hello love,
I can’t stop thinking about the Grammys this week. Not just for the music, but for the voices that used that moment to speak up about something deeply human.
We all love the performances and the wins, but this year something else was unmistakable.
Artists used their awards to speak from the heart.
Bad Bunny, who made history as the first artist with a Spanish-language album to win Album of Year, dedicated his award to people who left their homelands to follow their dreams.
This wasn’t just one person making a statement. Many artists turned their moment under the spotlight into a message of humanity, compassion, and solidarity with families and communities living through fear and uncertainty right now.
Whether you agree with the politics or not, it’s hard to deny that this was a moment where artists used their communication skills and visibility to say something important about what’s happening in the world. And that matters.
Freedom of speech matters.
Also, we’re really excited to share that Season 2 of Minding Her Own Business is officially live. You can already listen to and watch our first episode on YouTube, and this season is all about going deeper into culture, business, and the moments shaping how we lead and create right now.
BTW, Sequins and Spuds is this Saturday!
We are so excited! We only have like 5 spots left, so if you've been thinking about it, this is your sign to grab yours before they're gone.
I've spent this week surrounded by boxes and gifts from our incredible sponsors putting together the goodie bags, and trust me, you're going to love what's inside.
THIS WEEK’S MOOD <3
♡ This Week's Mood ♡
Loving Olivia Dean even more and so happy for her Grammy win as Best New Artist
Putting the finishing touches on Sequins & Spuds
Always working toward our dreams
Business & Marketing
L’Oréal hosts the Glacier Glitch ski experience in Val d’Isère. L’Oréal brought creators and tastemakers to Val d’Isère for its Glacier Glitch ski trip, blending beauty, luxury travel, and high-impact content creation. A clear example of how brands are turning experiences into cultural capital and long-term storytelling.
Adidas Turned Pasta Into Performance Marketing. Adizero Pasta transformed carb loading into a city wide ritual during Dubai Marathon week, proving that the smartest campaigns don’t sell products, they create culture people want to join.
Netflix starts teasing Bridgerton Season Four. Netflix rolled out new Bridgerton billboards ahead of Season Four, leaning into romance, nostalgia, and cultural obsession once again. The franchise continues to prove how storytelling and fandom drive long-term brand value.
Culture & Lifestyle
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer Drops After 20 Years and It’s Already a Viral Moment. The official trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 is finally out, nearly two decades after the original film became a cultural icon. With familiar faces returning and the fashion world as its backdrop once again, the sequel has sparked massive nostalgia and conversation across fashion, film, and social media, proving that some stories never lose their power.
Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Other History-Making Winners at the 2026 Grammys. Breaking records and redefining what success looks like across genres and cultures. From Latin music milestones to career-defining wins, this year’s Grammys marked a powerful shift toward global influence, artistic longevity, and cultural impact beyond the charts.
Berlin Fashion Week Sets the Tone for 2026 Style. Berlin Fashion Week delivered a fresh take on global fashion with experimental tailoring, modular design, and socio-politically conscious runway presentations. The event showcased how fashion is no longer about trend cycles alone but about cultural commentary, creative growth, and international collaboration, positioning Berlin as a pivotal creative hub for the future of style.
Grammys Night Was About More Than Music
Beyond wins and performances, the 2026 Grammy Awards became a cultural flashpoint, with artists using the platform to speak on political and social issues in the U.S. Many wore protest pins and made statements advocating for immigrant communities and humane policy discussions.
Tech & Leadership
PHIA raises $35M to build the future of AI shopping. PHIA, co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, raised $35 million to scale its AI-powered shopping assistant. The platform focuses on smarter purchasing decisions, resale awareness, and reducing overconsumption through tech.
Sydney Sweeney Turns Star Power Into Ownership by Launching Her Lingerie Brand: The actress officially steps into the fashion industry with the launch of her lingerie brand, marking a shift from celebrity endorsements to founder led labels built on personal identity, control, and direct connection with consumers.
Dior Turned a Lipstick Launch Into a Sweet Fantasy by hosting a pop up in Tokyo. With the Dior Addict Sweet Shop in Tokyo, Dior blurred the line between beauty, fashion, and experience, showing how luxury brands are winning attention through immersive storytelling.
The Bigger Pattern We're Watching
Brands are moving from selling products to building cultural moments people want to join
Experiences are becoming the primary marketing channel, designed for memory, content, and community
Culture platforms are evolving into spaces for social voice, not just entertainment
Celebrity influence is shifting from endorsement to ownership and leadership
Global culture is redefining success beyond geography or language
The winning signal right now is participation over promotion and storytelling over spectacle
THE MHOB PODCAST
EPISODE OF THE WEEK
In this conversation:
The real meaning of Minding Her Own Business as a mindset for authentic living
Why stepping away from Instagram saved creativity and sanity
Letting go of the pressure to perform a perfect life online
Embracing the power of being multi-hyphenate without niching down
Building a brand that honors privacy and honesty
Creating a safe space for the messy middle of growth and fear
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