👏 Mindy Kaling’s life isn’t going at all as planned… and somehow she’s still crushing it. 

🙄 Oh great! Corporate work perks are getting yanked away.

📆 BRB, planning out our “worry schedule.”

😉 Consider this permission to step away from your desk for a sec… 

😭 Remember when a master’s degree guaranteed a job?!

Hone Health

Menopause Is a Workplace Issue 👏

Menopause is normal. Having to silently manage brain fog, chronic fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, and other symptoms at work with zero support? So not okay.

That’s why Hone Health launched the Menopause Time Off movement, a campaign calling on employers to recognize menopause as a legitimate workforce health issue and respond with stigma-free flexibility, resources, and menopause-inclusive time off. 

Hone is also launching a $50K MTO Microgrant Fund for those without paid leave access, plus an employer toolkit and employee letter template to help turn awareness into actual action.

Join the movement today! 💪

Are We All Nervous System Illiterate?!

We’ve done the work, we’ve gone to therapy, and we can name our patterns and triggers… so why are we constantly still spiraling, overthinking, and feeling overwhelmed AF?! 😵‍💫

According to Dr. Suzanne Wallach, PsyD, LMFT, the founder and executive director of SoCal DBT in Los Angeles, the key is nervous system literacy. 💪 (DW, she’ll explain what that means!) Here, she offers her expert advice for navigating our nervous systems with care. 

What is nervous system literacy?

Nervous system literacy (which we refer to as mindfulness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is the ability to recognize what's happening in your body and environment in the moment, and then to understand how those states affect your feelings, thoughts, urges, and actions, and how those actions affect your relationships. 

Why does it matter if we’re nervous system literate?

Most of us move through life without thinking about our nervous systems (sympathetic and parasympathetic). We call ourselves "bad communicators" or say that we're just victims of life's circumstances when, in reality, our bodies are responding to stress, burnout, overwhelm, and chronic fight-or-flight mode. Nervous system literacy helps people identify what's happening to them earlier so that they can respond skillfully and effectively rather than emotionally.

What's your best method for regulating our nervous systems in moments of crisis at work?

One of the most effective things you can do is kick your parasympathetic nervous system into gear:

• 🫁 Paced breathing (where the inhale is shorter than the exhale, such as 4 in and 6 out or 6 in and 8 out). 

• 🛑 DBT's "STOP" skill (meaning, take a beat before reacting) or step away from a dysregulating situation for as little as a few minutes or up to a few hours. 

• 🧠 I also encourage people to practice describing, non-judgmentally, what is happening internally for them. Telling yourself something as simple as, “Right now, I feel anxious because I'm under a lot of pressure, and that makes sense,” can reduce acute feelings of panic and make you feel better. 

Regulation is not about calming all the way down, or even feeling better, but more so about surviving the moment and just not making things worse.

What are some methods we can use to better manage burnout and stress from work? 

Creating small moments of rest and recovery throughout the day is often more effective than waiting until the end of the day for sleep. It can be as simple as avoiding screens for one hour after you wake up, taking a short walk midday or whenever stress creeps in, getting some sunshine during your workday, or talking to other people at points throughout the day instead of focusing solely on work. 

For more mental health chat, read our story on how “good anxiety” can actually be a workplace advantage.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

💄 Ooh, ILIA Beauty has a major sale right now: 20% off sitewide! Content Marketing Manager Kamela loves using this serum concealer as foundation because it gives solid coverage while still feeling like she’s barely wearing makeup.

📚 Executive Editor Victoria just finished reading The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, a #BookTok-approved magical realism romance. It’s available on Book Outlet for only $6.99, where you can find brand-new books for at least 50% off list prices every day.*

👏 ICYMI, a new season of Pop Culture Jeopardy! has arrived on Netflix, with new episodes dropping every weekday. Contributing Writer Lara is so hooked that she ended up going back and watching the previous season on Amazon Prime, too. 

🧧 The viral Adidas Tang jackets (a.k.a. Chinese New Year Jackets) have officially dropped in the U.S.! Scoop one up now before they sell out. 

🎧 Looking for some new music to listen to during the workday? Lara’s hooked on Charlotte Day Wilson’s vibey Patchwork album, released earlier this year.

🎬 Administrative Business Partner, YouTube Marketing, Google

🍿 Technology Communications Specialist (Remote), Netflix

🎙️ Senior Manager, Editorial Communications & Influence, NPR

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⏳ Turns out, you might not be as busy as you think.

👀 The most popular job among Gen Z is… not what you’d think.

🧠 Thought-provoking discussions on culture, business, and media—plus wine tastings? This one-day festival is a can’t-miss. Get 15% off your tickets with code GIRLBOSS.*

🤖 Whoa! Demand for AI skills in job postings jumped 1,300%.

👿 The joy of hating your boss with your coworkers.

The Knot

Check This off Your Wedding Planning To-Do List

Wedding planning is basically a full-time job, so here’s one thing you can stop stressing about right now… 💌

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Knot is offering 40% off all wedding paper sitewide with code THEKNOT40 through May 26. That includes save-the-dates, invitations, programs, thank-you cards, and more—all fully customizable across a wide range of styles and budgets.

Emma Stevens is a Canadian communications leader passionate about city-building in Calgary, Alberta. In her 15-year communications career, Emma has delivered communications strategies for billions of dollars’ worth of major capital builds, infrastructure investments, and transformational community-building initiatives. In her role as Director of Communications & External Relations at Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Emma currently oversees communications strategies for the more than $1B in major city-building projects under the organization’s leadership.

⚾ What does being ambitious mean to you?

“Knowing that I might fail and swinging for the fences anyway. Not to lean in too hard on the sports analogies, but you can’t win if you don’t play, and I’d rather lose a hundred times going all in on that big, audacious goal than to let the fear of failure keep me from even trying. Worst-case scenario, I don’t get what I wanted. At least I’ll know I was brave enough to try.”

🛣️ What’s something you’d tell your younger self just starting in their career?

“You don’t have to make the perfect move; you just have to make the next best move. Early in my career, I spent a lot of time worrying about how every decision I made—university, co-op placements, first job, leaving one role for another—would shape my entire career trajectory. I was 22 and trying to make decisions for a version of myself 10, 20, 40 years in the future. But success isn’t linear, and nothing is permanent. Try new things, follow passions, build your network, figure out what you like (and what you don’t like). If you end up not enjoying the step you took, take a different one, and then another one after that.”

🙅‍♀️ What’s a skill you wish you’d built sooner?

“Someone very wise once advised me not to be flattered into doing something that wasn’t right for me. Being asked to join a board or being headhunted for a role can be extremely validating—we’re only human!—but it has to work for you, too. I’ve said no to opportunities that sounded great but didn’t align with my values, my capacity, or my interests at the time. I don’t know for sure what would have come of those opportunities if I’d said yes, but I do know that I found a lot more clarity when I removed ‘because it felt good to be asked’ from my decision matrix.”

✍️ What’s an underrated productivity hack?

“Write it down so it’s not in your head. Your computer doesn’t work as well when you’ve left 100 tabs open, and neither do you. If you write it down, you don’t have to remember it, and you can free up that big brain of yours for high-value thinking instead of mentally running through your to-do list or your talking points on repeat so you don’t forget anything. Create systems for your inbox, your notebook, and your files, and then use them. Smarter, not harder, team.”

✋ Best career advice you’ve ever received?

“Put your hand up. Demonstrating genuine interest in the job and enthusiasm to provide value will get you further in your career than any fancy degree, natural gift, or insatiable work ethic ever will. Offer to help with the new project or ask to shadow a colleague on an initiative you haven’t previously supported. Soak up every opportunity to learn and then put your hand up to put it into practice.”

Who should we feature next? Drop your ideas here.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

🤠 Kacey Musgraves and Lee’s new collab—sold exclusively at Walmart—is full of denim, vintage-inspired tees, cute swimwear, Western-style accessories, and even ‘fits for your pup.

💋 MUTHA just dropped its first-ever gloss! The peptide-infused Pucker Up Lip Plump gives lips a plush, high-shine look without any stickiness or painful sting, and comes in three juicy shades: Almond Mom, Not So Vanilla, and Talk Cherry To Me. Mwah!*

🛍️ Executive Editor Victoria did some online shopping this weekend because Old Navy has 50% off everything until tomorrow! She got this $8 striped tank top, these $22 lace-trimmed denim shorts, and these $16 linen-blend striped pants.

🌶️ Contributing Writer Lara tried this Absolut Tabasco Vodka in a spicy lemonade over the weekend, and it’s safe to say she found her new summer drink. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, amiright?!

🍉 Somewhere between skincare and makeup lies this lazy-girl blush from Glow Recipe. It's a sheer, buildable cheek serum that gives you a natural, dewy tint while helping brighten and hydrate over time. Discover more of our favorite woman-owned AAPI brands here.

🎥 Senior Manager, Paid Media & Creative Marketing, A24

🏠 Sales Executive, Mid-Market, Rentals (Remote), Zillow

👙 Director of Influencer Marketing, Savage X Fenty

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🤔 Here’s a headline we never thought we’d see: Martha Stewart has an AI startup.

🪓 Ugh, two big companies just axed paid family leave.

📃 The hardest part about starting a business isn't dreaming up the idea. It's making it official.*

🐢 Slow and steady wins the (job search) race, according to Glassdoor.

👏 Dropbox is still making remote work work. Go ahead and send this to your boss.

Hone Health

Menopause Time Off Shouldn’t Be Radical

Menopause is a normal life stage, but too many workplaces still treat it like a personal problem that women are expected to manage on their own.

Hone Health’s Menopause Time Off movement is calling for better workplace support for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, including stigma-free flexibility, employer resources, menopause-inclusive time off, and a $50K microgrant fund. 

Get this: New Hone data found that nearly 20% of women have left a job or retired because of peri/menopause symptoms. Meanwhile, menopause-related productivity loss is estimated at $5.4B annually, and yet most workplaces still have virtually no policy in place to address it. 😱

That’s why Hone is on a mission to make Menopause Time Off mainstream. Because women shouldn’t have to choose between their health and their careers. 👏

Maybe Barbie Land Was Onto Something…

New data suggests that women-first learning spaces can lead to better career outcomes. Pretends to be shocked.

Let’s unpack the data—cause it’s super fascinating. 

According to a new study published in Organization Science, which followed 2,700 unemployed women taking remote career training classes, women in all-women groups were far more likely to complete training on time (76% vs. 67%), earn professional certification (15% vs. 8%), and land a job afterward (24% vs. 9%), compared with women in mixed-gender groups.

So, what made the all-women groups work so well? 

They built real trust. Women were more likely to open up about things like motherhood, marriage, career pivots, and general life stuff, which helped create a stronger sense of connection and solidarity. 

And once that trust was there, they exchanged resources with each other, like study tips, exam advice, job leads, encouragement, and accountability, while the mixed-gender groups tended to stay more transactional and surface-level. Translation: it was emotional support mixed with tangible career help.

Now, let’s zoom out for a second. What can this study teach us about how more women can thrive at work? 

Does it mean that all-women workplaces are the magic solution? Not exactly. Many of us have dealt with toxic bosses or passive-aggressive coworkers—of all genders—who make work a living hell.

But what matters is this: When women are in environments designed with trust, psychological safety, and mutual resource-sharing, they may be more likely to ask questions, take risks, share opportunities, and actually follow through on their goals. 🚀

And that’s a much more valuable “workplace perk” than free pizza on Fridays.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

☀️ J.Crew’s Summer Kickoff Sale is red hot: 40% off your entire purchase and 50% off dresses. We’re obsessed with this striped shirt dress, this sheer babydoll dress, and this basque-waist sundress.

💌 In a world of automated emails and generic LinkedIn messages, a handwritten thank-you note just hits different. GotPrint makes it so easy to add that personal touch—from fully customizable designs to pre-made templates.*

🧴 You already know Bondi Sands for its iconic self-tanner, but did you know they just dropped an SPF 50 facial sunscreen? It’s fragrance-free, blends easily into the skin (no white cast or greasy finish!), works alone or under makeup—and it’s only $15. 🤏

👀 Dangerous information: Spanx’s sale section has so many hidden gems right now. These wide-leg joggers are 72% off and these sculpting scuba leggings are 60% off. 

✏️ Executive Editor Victoria’s eyebrows are very light, so this 2-in-1 brow pencil and gel from Nudestix comes in clutch. The angled tip makes it easy to create natural, hair-like strokes. Use our exclusive code GIRLBOSS for 15% off sitewide.

💎 Assistant Manager, Commercial Excellence, Cartier

🪀 Senior Project Manager, Hasbro

🐕 Compensation Lead, The Farmer's Dog

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🙇‍♀️ Are you heteroflexible?

👖 TBH, a Clueless-style wardrobe catalogue would solve all our problems.

📣 Menopause Time Off at work is long overdue. Join the movement today!*

🥵 Boy bands are out, but man bands are in. 

♊️ Damn, are Gemini men actually the worst?

Are We on the Precipice of Another Pop Girl Summer?!

I know it sounds unhinged to be nostalgic for literally two years ago, but the Pop Girl Summer of 2024 was simply unmatched. 🤌 Sabrina Carpenter altered our brain chemistry with “Espresso,” Chappell Roan wasn’t yelling at children yet (this is 100% a joke, we love you, Chappell!), and Charli xcx blessed us with a Brat Summer we’ll never forget. 💚

Which is precisely why we’re so desperate for another Pop Girl Summer, and based on recent album announcements from heavy hitters like Ariana Grande and Olivia Rodrigo, we think summer 2026 could be ripe for one.

Here are all the music releases we’re most excited about:

💜 You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love by Olivia Rodrigo, June 12: According to Rodrigo, "I started writing this album at a time in my life where I was experiencing real romantic love for the first time," and many are speculating that the album will detail her relationship and ultimate breakup with English actor Louis Partridge. Tea!

🪩 Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II by Madonna, July 3: Madonna’s upcoming album is a sequel to her critically acclaimed 2005 dance record “Confessions on a Dance Floor” (honestly, “Hung Up” still slaps), and as she wrote in her manifesto for the album, “We must dance, celebrate, and pray with our bodies.” If anyone can get us dancing again, it’s Madonna.

❤️‍🔥 Daughter From Hell by Gracie Abrams, July 17: Co-produced and co-written with Aaron Dessner of The National (you might remember his work with Taylor Swift on folklore and evermore), we have a feeling this is the kind of album you’ll want to scream-sing along to in your car all summer long. According to Dessner, “You’ll hear us expanding our musical vocabulary and pushing into uncharted waters sonically.”

🌸 Petal by Ariana Grande, July 21: Glinda’s (oops, we meant Ariana’s) eighth studio album promises to be “a little feral,” according to the artist herself. “It’s definitely from a place where I have been maybe too shy or polite to tap into before. This kind of just feels like, fuck it,” she said in her Instagram video announcing the album. Don’t mind if we do!

🍳 Stove by Lana Del Rey, TBD: There’s still no proper release date for this one (the date has been pushed back and the name has been changed multiple times 🤪), but Lana’s 10th studio album is very much in the works. According to Rolling Stone, it’s produced by Jack Antonoff and set to be her first foray into country music. Oh, and the album’s first single, “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter," was co-written with her husband, Jeremy Dufrene (yeah, the alligator guy 🐊). Curiouser and curiouser! 

👀 Rumored releases: While nothing is confirmed yet, there are online rumblings about new music from Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Dua Lipa, and Doechii all in the works. Please, we’re begging!! 🙏

🏅 Honorable mentions: We’d be remiss not to call out Zara Larsson’s banger of a deluxe album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, Holly Humberstone’s fabulous new indie-pop album Cruel World, and Kacey Musgraves’ iconic return to country with Middle of Nowhere. If you aren’t already listening to these, you need to be!

🛍️ Anthropologie’s Summer Sale is on (up to 30% off), and we’re eyeing this gorgeous embroidered shirt, marked down from $248 to $173. It makes the perfect beach cover-up.

😴 Hot girls take their sleep seriously. If you’re constantly waking up exhausted (even if you snoozed for eight hours), CPAP.com’s at-home sleep test helps you check for sleep apnea from your own bed—no sleep lab required.*

😎 It’s a good time to stock up on Supergoop! The cult-fave sunscreen brand is currently running its only sale of the year, and the entire site is 20% off. Contributing Writer Lara swears by their Glowscreen and wears it daily. 

🌟 Liquid blotting paper spray?! ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr just dropped this mind-blowing innovation that promises to instantly absorb excess oil, control shine all day, and deliver an ultra-blurring soft-matte finish. Yes, please!

🎶 Happy Gracie Abrams day to all who celebrate!! Her new single “Hit the Wall” is officially out today.

Before you log off for a well-earned weekend of rest and relaxation, let us help you curate your weekend vibes. ✨

👀 To watch: The first batch of episodes from Perfect Match Season 4 has arrived on Netflix… and it’s just as absurd and horny as we remembered!

👩‍🍳 To cook: We desperately need these Jam & Clotted Cream Scone Cookies from @lungisalwaysbaking in our lives.

📚 To read: Shall we all have a Martha Stewart summer? Her new book, The Martha Way, just dropped and features “essential principles for mastering home and living,” with tips for everything from cooking seasonally to starting precious collections. It’s a good thing. 😉

🌴 To travel: Dare we say Myrtle Beach is underrated? The Marina Inn at Grand Dunes is a AAA Four Diamond waterfront resort with private beach access, a spa, tennis, and water sports starting at just $115 with up to 20% off. A staycation that actually feels like a vacation?! We're in.*

Feature Image Credit: Courtesy of @oliviarodrigo on Instagram

⚖️ Scarlett Johansson says work-life balance doesn’t exist.

🚀 Entrepreneurship is no longer Plan B. It’s Plan A.*

🫨 Did you know there are 13 different types of toxic bosses?

🍷 May we present the ultimate answer to, "What are your plans on June 20?" (Hint: some really cool conversations and wine are involved.) Use code GIRLBOSS for 15% off tickets.*

👠 We love seeing equal pay in Hollywood!

1440

Be the One Who Always Knows What's Going On

The secret to staying informed isn't spending hours consuming news—it's spending five minutes on the right kind of news.

1440 is the free daily newsletter that gives you exactly that. Real human editors (a.k.a. no bots) scan 100+ sources every morning and deliver one clean, unbiased briefing covering politics, business, science, and culture—pretty much everything you actually need to know, nothing you don't. 

Read it while your coffee brews. On your morning commute. Or in those peaceful, undisturbed five minutes in bed before the chaos of the day kicks in.

How to Beat the “Singles Tax” and Still Build Wealth

The dilemma: “I’m turning 30 soon and freaking out. My rent is expensive, groceries somehow cost a million dollars, and it feels like all my coupled-up friends are splitting bills and hitting big life milestones while I’m doing everything on one income. I know being single isn’t a failure, but lately it feels like I’m being financially punished for it. Is it actually possible to build wealth on my own?”

The expert: Renée Sylvestre-Williams, journalist and author of The Single Tax: No-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo Earners.

Society was built for the couple unit, leaving solo earners to face what is called the “singles tax,” which is a financial penalty resulting from a world that prioritizes couples, whether they’re married or just partnered up, and yes, it does suck. 

From having to save more for retirement and covering 100% of hard costs like rent and internet to missing out on the tax advantages some couples receive, going it alone is a lot, but it’s not impossible to save, thrive, and build your own personal empire. 

Here’s how to stop staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. and start taking control.

📊 Data over drama 

First, take a cold, hard look at your finances. Getting a full picture of your finances is the best way to start. Information has no emotion. You might not love the numbers, but they are just data points, not a judgment on your life. Take stock of where you are without shame.

Build your personal “board of directors.” When you live solo, you don't have a partner to handle the mental or physical labor because you're doing it all. If you have the means, outsource that labor. I suggest a personal support team of experts: a bookkeeper, an accountant, a lawyer, a financial planner, a business mentor, and an insurance broker. Think of them as your personal C-suite. These are the people who can help you get your financial life in shape while you work, multiply those income streams, and start that business idea. 

💪 Flex your friendship muscle 

Money isn’t just about the cash or credit. Community is a necessary part of money management. Maintaining a core group of friends is like a muscle: you have to work it out regularly. These relationships are your emotional and financial safety net, whether you’re pooling resources to buy a co-living space or just sharing the cost of a bulk grocery run. Also, the bigger your network, the more opportunities! 

🛡️ Play a strong defense 

Financial wellness isn't just about market gains; it's about handling the unexpected. As a sole earner, disability and critical illness insurance are non-negotiable, especially if you're self-employed. They can help replace income if you’re sick and unable to work.

And yes, it sounds heavy, but make a will, please. Everyone has something they love that they want to pass on to the right person, even if it’s just to decide who gets your pet. Or you can use it to be petty, whatever works. 

Want to master your solo finances?

• 📖 Read: The Single Tax: No-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo Earners.

• 📥 Subscribe: The Budgette newsletter.

• 🎧️ Watch: This Ambition 2.0 episode about building wealth for beginners.

• 🌍 Explore: The reality of co-ownership and community living.

Got a work problem you need help with? Drop it here, and the answer to your question could be featured in an upcoming newsletter. 📬

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

👗 Bad timing for our wallets: Hailey Bieber is the face of Mango’s summer campaign, and no surprise, we want everything. How darling are these ruffled denim shorts? And this minimalist mini dress is sooo Hailey’s style.

💌 Calling all brides! The Knot is celebrating its 30th anniversary with 40% off wedding paper sitewide with code THEKNOT40. Think invitations, save-the-dates, day-of programs, thank-you cards, and so much more—all completely customizable.*

🎶 Let’s go, girls: a new Shania Twain song just dropped!

💎 Content Marketing Manager Kamela recently ordered these dainty earrings from Electric Picks, and she’s so in love with the pop of sparkle they give any outfit. Bonus: every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee.

🫧 Another cutie collab we’re loving? Gen Z skincare brand Bubble and American Eagle! We’re gonna need these adorable floral and striped PJs ASAP.

🦉 Product Writer, Duolingo

🧳 Director, Quality Assurance, Away

📱 Senior Social Media Manager, Artisan Council

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👩‍💻 Stop using these email sign-offs!

🤖 What to do if your friends are confiding in ChatGPT instead of you.

📰 This free newsletter condenses everything you need to know about AI into a five-minute read.*

🧘‍♀️ Is city life really incompatible with wellbeing?

🤑 When did being a “natural” woman become so expensive?!

MERIT

POV: You Finally Found Your Signature Lip Combo

When it’s 10 minutes before your first Zoom meeting of the day, you need a makeup routine that’s quick but also makes your favorite feature—your gorgeous pout—pop on camera. 👄

That’s why MERIT’s new Signature Lip Liner shades will come in clutch. The brand just expanded the collection with six new colors ranging from soft roses and warm browns to moodier plums and berries.

To make things even easier, MERIT also launched curated sets, pairing the liners with their fan-favorite Flush Balms and either a Shade Slick or a Signature Lip Blush, so you can find your perfect lip combo. 💄

Plus, from May 22 to June 6, orders over $100 will receive a limited-edition MERIT pouch while supplies last. 👀

5 Signs You’re in a Corporate Cult 😱

If we learned anything from the Theranos and WeWork documentaries, it’s that corporate cults are very much a thing, and employees often have no clue they’re even in them until it’s way too late. 👀 

The fascinating thing about cults is that they’re often formed in times of political and social upheaval (*cough* like now cough). According to Psychology Today, “When the future feels unknowable, a leader who claims to know it can become magnetic.”

TL;DR? Our current climate is ripe AF for cultish behavior, and the workplace can be the #1 breeding ground, especially under the pretense of company CULTure (see what we did there?). 

🔎 How do I spot a cult?!

According to the London School of Economics, these are five signs to look for:

🙋‍♀️ You follow a charismatic leader with a world-changing vision: These leaders offer a compelling vision and often punish those who criticize or doubt.

👯‍♀️ Lack of DEI: In cults, everyone is expected to think and act the same, and individual expression (in any form!) is often shut down, ultimately enforcing conformity.

🫡 Excessive loyalty: Any company that requires you to prove your unquestioning loyalty, especially when it compromises your morals or values, is getting into cultish territory. 

😬 Corporate Stockholm Syndrome: If you feel deeply emotionally invested in your company despite it being a toxic workplace that frequently burns you out, that’s corporate Stockholm Syndrome, babe!

🫧 You find yourself in a bubble of “believers”: Is it hard to differentiate your work personality from your actual identity? In corporate cults, outside relationships often fade, and work becomes an all-consuming bubble. 

😵‍💫 How can I tell the difference between a healthy corporate culture and a corporate cult?

If our beloved cult docs taught us anything, the #1 difference is that you can leave at any time, but stay by choice. 🙂‍↕️ Beyond that, in a healthy work culture, “People are trusted to do their work, given the autonomy to do it well, and given a real sense of why it matters,” according to Psychology Today. 

😱 What do I do if I’m in a corporate cult?!

Recognizing it is the first step. 🫂 If you feel like your work is headed down the path outlined above, flag it with your HR or higher-ups who can make a difference (it’s literally their job!). If change isn’t possible, GTFO: the longer you stay, the harder it will be to leave.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

👙 Soma’s $30 Bra Event officially starts today, and it’s one of the biggest bra sales of the year: their bestselling bras are marked down to just $30!

🧠 For anyone tired of “pushing through” at work… Hone Health just launched its Menopause Time Off movement to help make peri/menopause support a real workplace policy. Join the movement today!*

🏒 If you loved Heated Rivalry, buckle up! All eight episodes of the steamy new hockey romance show Off Campus are officially on Prime Video today.

🤝 The Assist is the career mentor we all wish we had. Real talk on leadership, productivity, and leveling up from women executives who've been there—four times a week and totally free. Subscribe here!

🥨 Great news: the Trader Joe’s Patio Potato Chips are officially back for the summer! They feature a mix of Salt & Vinegar, Dill, Ketchup, and BBQ chips all in one bag (so basically, it’s all that and a bag of chips).

🍫 Senior Manager, Seasons Portfolio Architect, The Hershey Company

👟 Footwear Developer, Women’s, Rothy’s

🎨 Art Director, Roc Nation

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👀 BRB, stealing the “top 1% woman” routine for productivity.

💰 These women out-earned their 9-5s in just one year.

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a good reminder that therapy isn’t just for moments of crisis. Get 25% off your first month of therapy.*

✌️ The hot new breakup line: “It's not you, it's my startup.”

🍞 What happens when the tradwife “dream” goes wrong?

Modash

The Future of Influencer Marketing: 7 Shifts Worth Watching

Influencer marketing used to be pretty straightforward: send a creator a product, cross your fingers that the Reel performs well, and call it a day. 😅 Not anymore.

Between AI tools, affiliate links, “storyfit” creators, cross-platform campaigns, and brands’ growing demands for ROI, influencer marketing is rapidly changing. 😵‍💫

And according to new survey data from influencer marketing platform Modash, the teams that scale successfully are the ones getting smarter about systems, strategy, and long-term creator relationships—not just follower counts. 

So what does the future of influencer marketing really look like? Modash broke down the seven biggest industry shifts brands should be paying attention to right now—including the trends most prediction posts totally miss. 👀

You've probably had one. Maybe you even have one right now. And if Glassdoor data is anything to go by, you're far from alone—mentions of "toxic boss" in workplace reviews have surged 6.7x since 2018. 🤯

This week, Amanda Goetz sits down with Mita Mallick—bestselling author, workplace culture expert, and self-described recovering people pleaser—to talk about the bad bosses we've all worked for, the ones we've quietly become, and how to tell the difference. 

Mita's new book, The Devil Emails at Midnight, breaks down 13 archetypes of bad bosses (yes, they all have nicknames), and this conversation goes deep on the ones you'll recognize immediately—and the ones that are dangerously easy to miss.

They get into why bad bosses are made, not born; what the midnight email really signals about a leader's psychology; and why toxic positivity might actually be the sneakiest trap for high-achieving women. 

Over 70% of workers say they've quit a job because of a bad boss. This episode is for everyone who has—and everyone who's still figuring out whether they should.

Key Takeaways

• Bad bosses are made, not born.

• The sneakiest toxic boss, The Cheerleader. 

• Demanding excellence and coaching excellence are not the same thing.

• Apologies are the most underutilized tool in leadership.

• Trauma from a bad boss follows you to the next job if you don't deal with it.

• Context matters. Not every bad boss is a reason to quit.

• Self-awareness is the non-negotiable foundation of good leadership.

Tune in to the new episode now 🎧️ 

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

🖤 Trying to get your hands on this capri set from REVOLVE feels like competing in The Hunger Games. It’s on preorder right now, with a restock expected in June. Perfect for a night out with black sunnies and strappy kitten heels.

👩‍🌾 Executive Editor Victoria has been in her gardening era, but garden centers can be super intimidating. Where to begin?! Fast Growing Trees has ready-to-plant herbs, veggies, David Austin roses, and citrus trees shipped right to your door.* 

☀️ The only bronzer Victoria uses is from Nudestix (she loooves shade Manila). The bronzer sticks are super blendable and buildable, so a little goes a long way to get that gorgeously sun-kissed glow. Get 15% off sitewide with our exclusive code GIRLBOSS.

🍹 New summer bev alert! Trader Joe’s Sparkling Lychee Juice Beverage is non-alcoholic, crisp, fruity, and lightly floral with no added sugar. Consider our thirst quenched.

☂️ We were today years old when we discovered that UNIQLO has UV-protective clothing! Victoria (who is ghostly pale—her words!) is running to stock up for summer.

🥩 Associate, Reliability Engineer (Remote), Chomps

🍼 Sales Operations Manager (Remote), Bobbie

💻 Junior Web Designer, Talbots

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✅ Struggling to make progress on your goals? Try these five micro-habits.

🇺🇸 These are the most popular side hustles in each state.

💍 The Knot’s biggest stationery sale of the year is here. Get 40% off all wedding paper sitewide with code THEKNOT40.*

🙄 What to do when your boss is playing favorites.

⌛ The best free productivity apps that are worth downloading.

Financial Times Weekend Festival

A One-Day Festival for Curious Minds (and Good Taste)

Alert the group chat! You’re all officially busy on Saturday, June 20. What’s the plan, you ask? Financial Times Weekend Festival, which is taking over NYC for one day only, bringing together some of the biggest voices in business, culture, and media.

There is a stacked lineup of thought-provoking panels and author interviews led by Financial Times editors. But it doesn’t stop there—between sessions, you can enjoy wine tastings, book signings, live podcast recordings, and even live music. 🍷🎶

Join in person or stream it from anywhere—and get 15% off tickets with our exclusive code GIRLBOSS. We’ll see you there?

One Job? In This Economy? Gen Z Is “Income Stacking” 💸

Being monogamous with your full-time job is so last year.

We don’t need to tell you all the ways the job market feels particularly risky right now—we’re sure you’re tired of hearing it. But no matter what, it’s a smart financial move to not rely on just one stream of income.

According to a 2025 Fiverr survey, Gen Z is not putting all their eggs in one 9-5 basket. 🥚 

Nearly two-thirds of respondents said having multiple income streams is essential for financial security, while more than half believe traditional employment will eventually become obsolete. 

And they’re not just talking about it: 39% said they’re already freelancing or plan to start as a way to bring in extra income.

Whether you’re working a second desk job during your fully remote 9-5 (hello moonlighting!), freelancing your services on the side, building your side business, or being a Lyft driver after work, having a second (or third) income looks different for everyone.

Unfortunately, many companies have policies against their employees having side hustles or second jobs. Remember when Shopify’s CEO Tobias Lütke discouraged employees from having side hustles?

At a previous magazine job, I wasn’t able to write for another publication, even if the subject matter had nothing to do with my full-time job. I ended up using a pseudonym just to make enough money, since I was earning only $35,000 CAD in an entry-level role.

TL;DR: It’s time for bosses to loosen up or pay up. If an employee is getting their work done, why should it matter what else they’re doing? Giving people the flexibility to manage their time can improve morale and productivity. And if employers don’t want workers balancing multiple workloads? Competitive pay and better benefits are a pretty obvious place to start.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

☀️ GAP’s Friends & Family Sale is on now (40% off everything, including new arrivals). We’re eyeing this polka dot skirt, this effortlessly cool matching set, and this beachy crochet tote.

🛌 Still using your sheets from college? It’s time for an upgrade. Silk & Snow is offering up to 30% off sitewide as an early Memorial Day weekend treat. Executive Editor Victoria has this waffle duvet cover (20% off) on her bed right now.

🤍 White dresses you'll wear way beyond one occasion? Yes, please. Hill House Home’s The Christina Nap Dress has romantic, feminine details we love, and The Kimmy Nap Dress—a new maxi silhouette in six colors and prints—is effortlessly chic. Adding to cart!*

🧦 Executive Editor Victoria has been living in these ‘70s-style striped socks from Bombas. Not only are they super high-quality, but they look so cute peeking out of her New Balance 530s.

✨ We can’t seem to shut up about this viral K18 dry shampoo—and honestly, the hype is real. It leaves no crusty white residue, and you only need a few sprays to soak up grease and give your hair that freshly washed look.

📱 University Relations Partner, Early Careers, AMS, TikTok

🫙 Senior Community Marketing Specialist, YETI

🛍️ Sourcing Coordinator, LOFT

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💅 The chicest nail polish for summer is… (how very 2016.)

👀 BRB, watching the new Harry Styles music video on repeat… 

📱 Your eyes have been staring at screens all day. They deserve a little TLC with UOOA's steam-infused mask. Get 10% off with code UOOA10.*

🪦 RIP swiping on Bumble.

🛍️ Your definitive guide to shopping the Stella McCartney x H&M collab.

Happily Ever After Is Looking Pretty Petrifying Right Now

If I had a nickel for every time I watched a bloody, horrific wedding sequence in the past month, I’d have three nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened thrice… 🤔

After white-knuckling it through Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s deeply nightmarish wedding in The Drama, I was struck by Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi’s cringeworthy wedding on Euphoria, only to see a wedding as a literal horror movie backdrop in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (worth a watch, BTW 👀). 

Beyond TV and movies, buzzworthy books like Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear (about a tradwife influencer who wakes up to find herself in the brutal reality of 1855), and Belle Burden’s Strangers (a heartbreaking memoir about a “traditional” marriage unraveling) have also entered the pop culture zeitgeist, both painting deeply unflattering portraits of marriage in their own right. 🥴

It’s an interesting turn of events considering that up until recently, the tradwife aesthetic has been the dominant force in pop culture, catapulting influencers like Nara Smith and Hannah Neeleman (a.k.a. Ballerina Farm) into stardom and putting their “traditional” married lifestyles up on a fairytale-like pedestal. ✨

Despite how you might feel about Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney, or Sam Levinson (I’ll save those opinions for another newsletter 😅), Cassie’s wedding does a pretty bang-up job of illustrating the desire to build a perfectly aesthetic life while emotionally unraveling underneath it, which is something that more and more brides are experiencing as the “wedding industrial complex” gains traction. 💍

According to Vogue Business’ recent article “The New ‘I Do’: Unpacking the Bridal Market in 2026”, today’s brides “act almost like creative directors, finely tuning an aesthetic concept for their special days,” with weddings serving as personal branding events as much as celebrations of love.

Even if you aren’t getting married, the societal pressures of being adjacent to a wedding have become so overwhelming that Ruhama Wolle recently wrote the first-ever survival guide for bridesmaids, I Hope You Elope (read our interview with her here!). It feels like no coincidence that this guide became necessary as social media has made expectations for weddings and marriage more and more unrealistic. Exhibit A: This influencer’s viral bachelorette trip, fully sponsored by Swan Beauty, an AI-powered smart mirror brand—private jet and all.

It’s not that marriage shouldn’t be celebrated (as a happily married person myself, I still think back on my wedding day fondly!), but it does feel like these recent representations of “happily ever after,” or lack thereof, are providing a very necessary counterbalance to the homemaker narrative that’s been pushed so heavy-handedly to women lately.

Sure, all the bloody wedding hellscapes we’re seeing in pop culture right now might be a tad unrealistic, but isn’t milking a cow in a designer dress just as far-fetched? 🐄

🍫 Sézane’s summer collection has arrived, and we’re seriously lusting over this gorgeous chocolate brown embroidered Marga Blouse.

💙 Our Place just launched the prettiest new color for their cookware! Forget-Me-Not Blue is just as darling as it sounds and looks so good on their bestselling Always Pan. 

📩 If your career growth has been feeling a little stagnant lately, The Assist might be the nudge you need. It's a 4x-weekly newsletter packed with leadership insights and productivity tips from women who've already climbed the ladder. Subscribe for free here.

🎶 Our queen Kesha’s new single “Origami” is out today! We’ve got another contender for song of the summer, y’all. 

🐶 Adidas dropped a line of pet jerseys just in time for the 2026 World Cup, and yes, your four-legged friend desperately needs one. 

Before you log off for a well-earned weekend of rest and relaxation, let us help you curate your weekend vibes. ✨

👀 To watch: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is officially back for Season 11 on Paramount+ today, babes! You better werk!

👩‍🍳 To cook: NYT Cooking just shared this recipe for San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles, and we’re drooling over how good it looks. Plus, there’s a good chance you have all the ingredients already! 

📚 To read: Carley Fortune, the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind your favorite summer romance, returns with Our Perfect Storm, a steamy new read about best friends Frankie and George, who have one week in paradise to fix their friendship—or risk losing it for good.

🍝 To travel: Italy is calling, and honestly, we can’t think of a single reason to say “no.” Book a nine-day trip with a private boat ride through Venice’s canals, a visit to the Doge’s Palace, and a guided tour through Florence—and save $600 per couple. Ciao bella!*

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🏢 The “Great Flattening” has begun…

🤑 Wait, is your work selling off your data?

💐 Forgot Mother’s Day was this weekend? DoorDash can deliver the perfect gift.*

🤖 Turns out, people don’t love being interviewed by AI. Pretends to be shocked.

💰 These are the biggest lies women have been told about money.

Shopify

This Couple Lost Their Jobs—Then Built a Nine-Figure Brand From Their Dining Room

Marina Larroudé spent 20 years in New York fashion. Her husband, Ricardo, spent two decades in finance. Then the pandemic hit, and they were both out of a job. 

With two kids at home and bills to pay, they launched Larroudé, a footwear brand, from their dining room table with a simple goal: take control of their own future. 🚀 

“There’s a fake illusion that a big corporation is going to take care of you,” says Ricardo. “You might as well do things you really care about, and try to own your own destiny.” 

Five years later, Larroudé has grown into an international brand with 700 employees, celebrity recognition (Taylor Swift wore their shoes!), and nine figures in revenue—all without a dollar of outside funding. 

Here’s how they turned a moment of uncertainty into a global business, built on Shopify.

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How to Deal With a “Negative Nancy” on Your Team

The dilemma: “Someone on my team always says ‘no’ or has a negative mindset on every project. Her attitude is discouraging others from working with her, and other teammates are starting to follow her attitude and adopt it, too. How can I redirect her to be more open-minded about new projects or ideas?”

The expert: Kate Murphy, a journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The Economist, and the author of Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony.

Let me start by saying you have my sympathy… and you are right to be concerned. The strongest predictor of a team’s performance is not how exceptional its best member is, but how disruptive its most difficult member can be.

🍎 Here’s the thing about bad apples…

It’s called the bad apple effect, and it has to do with the human tendency to synchronize with others on myriad behavioral, emotional, and even neurophysiological levels. Not only do we subconsciously mirror one another’s movements, gestures, and facial expressions, but recent advances in technology show we also sync our heart rates, respiration, pupil dilation, hormonal activity, and even brainwaves. The result is that moods, attitudes, and behaviors can be contagious. 🤧

Given you’ve already got what appears to be a bad apple in your midst (let’s call her Negative Nancy), here are three simple and effective coping strategies:

🙄 Take advantage of their pessimism

Specifically set her up as your devil’s advocate. Have the rest of the team come up with ideas and strategies separately and bring those ideas to her to critique. That way, you avoid both the bad apple effect and groupthink, where people sync too much on the positive side. And then you can decide what are valid concerns and tweak plans or projects accordingly.

🌻 Set a stronger tone for the team

Consciously resist syncing to Negative Nancy’s vibe and instead project a stronger, more consistently positive one. It is a leader’s privilege and responsibility to set the tone to which others will inevitably sync. It’s kind of like how a bride sets the tone at her wedding. If she’s upset and uptight that it’s raining on her outdoor reception, it will be a pretty miserable occasion. But if she kicks off her heels and joyfully dances the night away in the mud, you can bet everyone else will too, even Negative Nancy.

🤝 Introduce synchronized behavior

Repeated studies have shown that when people do the same thing at the same time (drumming, rowing, walking, dancing, singing, etc.), they report increased feelings of rapport and trust, and they are more willing to be cooperative, kind, and helpful. You could follow the example of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and schedule occasional peripatetic meetings where colleagues walk together as they come up with ideas and solutions. Or hold a weekly lunch where everyone sits down together and just shares a meal. Synchrony binds us mind, body, and soul.

Got a work problem you need help with? Drop it here, and the answer to your question could be featured in an upcoming newsletter. 📬

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

👗 The American Girl x Hill House Home collab is too dang cute, and makes for the sweetest Mother’s Day gift! Their iconic dresses are now available for mom, daughter, and doll.

👀 You know what doesn’t get enough love? Your eyes. UOOA’s eyelid cleanser and steam-infused eye mask make winding down feel way more luxe. Use code UOOA10 for 10% off your order.*

🫕 Nothing says “I love you, Mom” like a baked brie board. (It literally says it in the puff pastry!) The flavors are also next-level: Blueberry Vanilla & Thai Ginger Truffle, Fig & Orange Chocolate, Espresso & Raspberry Rosemary, and Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive. Drool.

♨️ Contributing Writer Lara recently picked up this $13 heat protectant for her very high-maintenance (but very chic) bob, and she’s obsessed. It smells like orange flower and jasmine (so tropical!) and leaves her hair feeling silky and protected.

✨ Executive Editor Victoria is intimidated by eyeshadow (things can go downhill real fast), so she’s been loving these new eye pencils. They’re buildable, blendable, and totally foolproof—not to mention easy on your wallet.

🧴 Associate Manager, Global Marketing, Shiseido

⚾ Operations Analyst, Baseball Data Platform, MLB

☀️ Sales Lead, Hello Sunshine

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👠 A movie about women who love their work? Groundbreaking.

🫩 Yet another reason why being an eldest daughter is hard AF. 

🏖️ How to afford a career break (without draining your savings).

✍️ The most surprising lessons from America’s highest-earning women. 

🏡 Simple improvements you can make around your home to improve your mood.

DoorDash

Panic Shopping for Mother’s Day? Start Here 👇

Not to cause any panic, but Mother’s Day is this Sunday. And if you’re still waiting for a  ✨totally genius, never-been-thought-of-before, sob-worthy✨ gift idea to magically hit you, it’s time for Plan B (because shipping times might betray your OG plans).

That’s why DoorDash is the ultimate gifting destination, offering on-demand access to:

💐 Fresh flowers from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and local florists
💄 Prestige beauty from Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and Lush
🌿 “Plant mom” picks from Lowe’s and Home Depot
🎧 Practical (but fun) tech like AirPods, Apple Watches, and Kindles from Best Buy 
👟 Apparel & lifestyle from Old Navy, DSW, and more

And the best part? It all arrives fast (we’re talking under an hour, on average), beautifully packaged, and ready to gift, so even if you’re shopping on Sunday morning, she’ll never know. 😉

May’s Cosmic Forecast: It’s Time to Take a Risk 💫

Welcome back to Astro Moment, a new monthly cosmic check-in with our friends at CHANI. On the first Wednesday of every month, you’ll get the 411 on what’s written in the stars and how it might shape your work life for the month ahead. Here’s what’s in store for May. 🌌

May dishes out major momentum and much-needed change. It kicked off on May 4, when Mars (the planet of action) squares Jupiter (the planet of abundance) and gives all of our projects a boost. This setup delivers a rush of energy, so make sure you direct it somewhere productive to avoid feeling overwhelmed or restless. 

Then on May 14, Mercury (the planet of communication) meets up with the Sun in a potent cazimi in Taurus, offering us a flash of insight. Cazimis are deeply clarifying, but what comes up may not be easy-breezy. That’s because two days later, on May 16, there’s a raw, potentially ragey New Moon in the same sign. Though New Moons are usually key moments for manifesting, this one happens right next to the fixed star Algol, a point associated with passion and outrage. So while this day has the potential to initiate a powerful reset, it might be hard-won. And you might have to work to keep your cool. 

Finally, on May 22, we get to experience our first Uranus cazimi in Gemini since 1948. Uranus is the planet of disruption, and it just entered the curious and conversational air sign at the end of April, launching us into a brand-new era of innovation and radical thinking. So expect this day to be loud—especially when it comes to breakthroughs in tech and communication. If you needed an excuse to experiment or take some creative risks, this is it.

✍️ Your May journal prompt

What’s one creative or professional risk you can take this month? How can you track your progress as you leap?

For more tips on how to work with May’s astrology and info on where it’s landing in your chart, check out the CHANI app.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

🌞 Nudestix dropped their new Nudescreen Dewy Illuminating Glow SPF 30 just in time for summer! It’s a 3-in-1 daily moisturizer, sun protection, and dewy primer.

🤍 Not getting married? No prob. Hill House Home’s Bridal Edit has the prettiest white dresses and matching sets you’ll want to wear all summer. No ring required.*

🐎 If you aren’t listening to the new Kacey Musgraves album, Middle of Nowhere, on repeat, consider this your sign. Her collab song with Miranda Lambert, “Horses and Divorces,” is a must-listen (especially considering their past beef!).

🌿 Contributing Writer Lara pulled her neck over the weekend (the joys of aging!), and her Sacksy Thyme Herbal Heating Pad hasn’t left her shoulders since. It’s all-natural and retains heat for up to an hour. Plus, it’s filled with a blend of lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus, so it smells seriously spa-worthy. 

🍕 Trader Joe’s just dropped a new Detroit Style Uncured Pepperoni Pizza, and now we know what we’re having for our next girl dinner.

✈️ Web Content Operations Specialist, Expedia Group

🎯 IT/AV Production Events Specialist II, Pinterest

☕️ Social Media Editor, Morning Brew

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📵 Is nothing sacred in the workplace anymore?

🎓 The hunt for an internship has turned into the Hunger Games.

💧 For the mom who has everything: get her something she’ll use (and love) every single day—a portable, 7-stage filtration pitcher (15% off) that delivers better-tasting alkaline water.*

🏫 Why are so many influencers speaking at Harvard?

🏇 A moment for the woman who made Kentucky Derby history!

Lemme Say This

Meet the Internet’s Favorite Pop Culture Podcast

What’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time? 
Which celebs are actually winning their breakups? 
Which stan account is finally giving up on their fave? 

Wanna know the answers, but don’t have time to scour the internet all day? Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris got you. 

Every week on the Lemme Say This podcast, you’re in for a conversation about the latest pop culture news dominating your timeline and sparking debates in your group chats. 👀📱

These best friends are chronically online, so you don’t have to be. There’s nothing too niche or nosey. This is a show for Club Chalamet watchers and Love Island obsessives; a safe space for silly questions, your worst opinions, and doing-too-much addictions. 

If you want the gossip, they’ve already got the 10-page Canva presentation handy. 🙂‍↕️

Susie Wolff is the managing director of F1 Academy, the all-female driver category that aims to develop and prepare young female drivers to progress to higher levels of competition. She’s also a former professional racing driver who made history at the 2014 British Grand Prix by becoming the first woman to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend in 22 years. Her new memoir, Driven, is a “how-to” manual for building something from scratch, securing buy-in from the toughest stakeholders, and proving a business case that others thought was impossible.

🏍️ Who shaped how you think about your career—and why?

“I grew up with a mom who raced motorbikes and ran her own business, which had a huge influence on me. I was naturally drawn to driven people who inspired me to aim higher, and I’ve always found motivation in real stories. 

Autobiographies are still my favorite books, learning from the journeys of people who have achieved in their own fields. My husband, Toto, is hugely successful in his own right, but more importantly, he has always backed me and taken pride in seeing me build my own success. 

In the end, your life partner and the people you choose to surround yourself with have the biggest influence. It’s about having those who lift you up and fight in your corner, while still giving you honest, tough feedback when you need it most.”

💡 What’s one resource that helped you in the early days of your career?

“For me, it wasn’t one single resource. It’s being intentional about the influences you choose to have around you, whether that’s from the books you read, the podcasts you listen to, or the people you learn from. But it’s also easy to spend too much time online and get caught up comparing yourself to others. Stay focused on your own path and what success looks like to you, because for each of us, it’s different. I hope that my memoir resonates beyond the world of motorsport and can be an inspiration for others at the start of their own careers.”

🚀 What’s something you’d tell your younger self just starting out in their career?

“After months of writing my memoir, Driven, my brother and I were sitting together, and he asked me something very similar. I kept coming back to it. At the end of the book, I wrote a letter to my younger self and realized it wasn’t just about what I could tell her, but what she still had to teach me. 

Life has its ups and downs, but it’s important to stay true to your younger self. For me, that’s the fierce, fearless little girl who had so much ambition and drive, and who saw no limits, only possibilities. I often look back in awe at her because she didn’t care what others thought. She didn’t let stereotypes or other people’s perceptions get in the way of her dreams.”

🏎️ What’s the moment you thought to yourself, “I made it?”

“That moment hasn’t come yet. I’m always looking ahead, thinking about what’s next, how I keep growing and learning, and what more I can do. What matters to me now is knowing that young women take inspiration from my journey, and that I’m in a position to help change the narrative in motorsport, create more opportunities for female talent, challenge outdated stereotypes, and show the next generation that you can be both feminine and fierce.”

✨ What does being ambitious mean to you?

“Being ambitious, for me, is about understanding what truly drives you and what brings you joy. Once you have that clarity, it’s about figuring out how to get there. I’ve always had clear goals and a strong sense of what I wanted to achieve, but turning that into reality takes tenacity. 

At key moments, it’s about choosing to push through, to keep going when it would be easier to stop. I’m fuelled by challenges and have learned to get comfortable being uncomfortable, because that’s where real growth happens. 

I was also lucky to grow up with parents who made me believe anything was possible with hard work. They never put me in a box or treated me differently from my brother, and that gave me the self-belief to aim high and back myself, because if you don’t believe in yourself, it’s hard to expect anyone else to.”

Who should we feature next? Drop your ideas here.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

👠 We were today years old when we discovered that Canva x The Devil Wears Prada 2 templates exist.

😰 Left Mother’s Day gifting to the very last minute and nothing good will ship in time? DoorDash has you covered—whether Mom lives next door or across the country.*

🧘‍♀️ Alo’s anniversary sale is here! Get 30% off sitewide and up to 60% off already discounted items. Sign up for a free Alo Access membership for early access! We’re obsessed with this layered sports bra, this fitted cropped jacket, and these best-selling leggings. 

🍫 Tony’s Chocolonely has a new chocolate bar filled with gooey caramel. Do with that information what you will.

🌹 Social Media Manager Cheska’s signature scent for the summer is this rosy L'Occitane perfume. It smells like a stroll through a Provençal garden in full bloom—light, feminine, and oh-so-romantic. She’s even gifting her mom one for Mother’s Day.

🌯 Analyst, Communications, Chipotle

👑 Senior Business Partner, People & Culture, Funko

📰 Project Manager, Research Operations (Remote), Forbes

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💄 Another round of layoffs is hitting this beauty giant.

⚖️ These are the best jobs for work-life balance.

🚀 The best way to future-proof your career? Become a founder. Shopify’s data backs it up.*

👀 This is why you’re not getting hired, according to a recruiter.

🌈 See? Work outfits don’t have to be boring!

Knix

Once You Try This, You’re Not Going Back

If you’re still relying on tampons, pads, and menstrual cups during your period, let us put you on to something sooo much better: Knix’s best-selling assortment of leakproof protection—from everyday underwear to swimwear to sleepwear.

And with Knix's Anniversary Sale happening now (up to 40% off leakproof), there’s never been a better time to make the switch. Here’s to never stressing about leaks again!

Toxic Bosses Are “So Last Season” in The Devil Wears Prada 2—But Not in Real Life

For the past 20 years, when you thought of a cutthroat magazine tyrant, there was only one (very iconic) woman who came to mind: Miranda Priestly. 👠 Surviving a boss like her in the world of fashion was practically a badge of honor. But as The Devil Wears Prada 2 makes clear, that kind of leadership is out of fashion—at least in the fictional world.

“Although Miranda is still aloof and intimidating in 2026, those qualities no longer signal power in the workplace—in fact, they often read as out of touch,” writes Business Insider’s Callie Ahlgrim.

Miranda’s power is noticeably stifled in the film. After an HR complaint and new leadership at Runway force her to rein in her behavior, she’s treated like just another employee: hanging up her own coat (instead of tossing it onto an assistant’s desk), eating in the office cafeteria (the horror!), navigating budget cuts, and dealing with a level of casual disrespect from higher-ups that would have been unthinkable two decades ago. 

She’s Miranda Priestly, FFS. 😤

But if The Devil Wears Prada 2 suggests toxic bosses are no longer in vogue, the data tells a very different story:

• Mentions of “toxic boss” in Glassdoor reviews have surged 6.7x since 2018. 

• Over 70% of workers say they’ve quit a job because of a toxic boss, reinforcing that managers are often the driving force behind turnover. 

• While 68% of workers say no job is worth tolerating toxic leadership, the reality is more nuanced—over a quarter say they would still tolerate it in exchange for higher pay or career acceleration, highlighting the tradeoffs many professionals feel pressured to make.

• In some industries, toxic behavior is even more normalized. It’s most common in veterinary care, fashion, and legal, with workers in fashion 82% more likely to mention toxic bosses, underscoring how high-pressure environments can blur the line between “demanding” and outright unhealthy.

So, while Miranda’s feared-but-effective leadership style feels outdated on screen, it hasn’t disappeared from the real workplace—it’s only becoming more prevalent. Gird your loins!

It also raises a bigger question: how do you tell the difference between a challenging boss and a toxic one? And how do you deal with one without blowing up your career?

👀 We’re digging into all of it in next week’s Ambition 2.0 episode, all about toxic bosses. Make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel to be the first to know when the new episode drops. In the meantime, check out this guide to micromanagers and the brutally honest advice you wish you could say to your boss.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

👟 Zendaya’s latest On collab (co-designed with Law Roach) is anything but basic athleisure. Think parachute pants, drawstring midi skirts, and a ballet sneaker that’s very of-the-moment.

💐 Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? DoorDash is your one-stop shop, with everything from beauty gift sets to same-day floral arrangements and tech essentials—delivered right when you need them.*

🥛 We found a dupe for the rhode Glazing Milk, and it’s only $16! It has the same hydrating, milky texture you know and love (hello, hydration!), and it looks gorgeous under makeup.

🍪 If you ask Mom what she really wants for Mother’s Day, it’s alone time with a box of these Last Crumb cookies. Between the gooey chocolate chip, blueberry muffin, and salted caramel macadamia, sharing is… highly unlikely.

🌊 General Manager Vanessa swapped her usual straightener for this $20 hair waver—and she’s not going back. It gives effortless beach waves that last, and takes the same amount of time as straightening (unlike a curling iron, which she simply does not have the patience for 😅).

💻 Director, Content and Social Media, WeWork

🍔 Senior Systems Administrator, HR Technology, Shake Shack

🐩 Associate Marketing Manager, Chewy

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Happy Birthday, Knix! Get up to 40% off Leakproof 🎂

Victoria here, Girlboss’ executive editor! 👋 I’m genuinely the biggest Knix stan. Don’t believe me? I have their best-selling leakproof underwear, Dream Shorts, boxers, swimwear, leggings, pajama sets, and more. Knix makes having a period so much more comfortable. 🙌

And right now is the perfect time to stock up (or try the brand for the first time!): Knix is celebrating 13 years with their Anniversary Sale (a.k.a. the ONLY time a year you can get up to 40% off leakproof).

Here’s what I would put in my cart if I were you:

👙 This sculpting one-piece and these high-waisted bottoms (both 20% off) have discreet, built-in leakproof protection and UPF 50+ sun protection.

💤 As a heavy period girlie, I swear by the Super Leakproof® Dream Short™ (20% off). It absorbs 5.5 super tampons’ worth of liquid, so you can rest easy. No more overnight pads!

☁️ These Leakproof Thigh Saver® shorts (20% off) are a game-changer for chafing, sweat, and light leaks. Here’s to wearing dresses comfortably all summer!

🧸 If your PJs aren’t so soft and comfy that you dread taking them off in the morning, we don’t want ’em. You’ll basically live in this Modal Rib Henley Sleep Set (34% off).

It’s Knix’s birthday, but we’re the ones getting the gift. 🎁 😉

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🧠 Is your relationship headed for a “frontal lobe breakup”?

💅 This is the cutest manicure trend to try this summer. 

💐 Flowers, beauty, tech, and everything in between—Mother's Day gifting has never been easier with DoorDash.*

🥛 The season’s hottest scent might surprise you… 

🦷 Is flossing the key to living longer?!

Mahjong Has Always Been That Girl (Just Ask My Grandma) 🀄️

Mahjong is officially the cool girl hobby du jour, but as any Chinese baddie (read: my grandma ❤️) will tell you, mahjong has always been cool. 😎

If you’re unfamiliar, mahjong is a strategic tile-matching game originating in China during the mid-to-late 19th century, and it’s often compared to the Western card game Rummy. But it’s really more than a game in Chinese culture: it’s a social ritual and often a family tradition that’s extremely precious to Chinese people and the Chinese diaspora. 🫂

Which is exactly why recent attempts at whitewashing the game to make it more palatable to Western audiences are so offensive. 😤 Hallmark’s recently announced new movie All’s Fair in Love and Mahjong was met with instant backlash for its predominantly white cast. The network has made no attempts to apologize for its casting choices, and the movie is still on track to be released on May 9 (happy AAPI month, I guess!). 

Meanwhile, companies like The Mahjong Line (founded by three white women) have aimed to “bring mahjong to the stylish masses” (their words) by completely removing its ties to Chinese culture. 

As Sara Li eloquently wrote in her op-ed for Teen Vogue, “The Mahjong Line didn’t just rebrand the Chinese history behind the game: it wiped it out altogether to be repackaged as something more suitable for the white gaze. It’s a side effect of colonization that we’re still seeing in beauty trends, fashion trends, and, yes, even game sets.”

🔎 Okay, so how do we play mahjong without culturally appropriating?

💸 Buy mahjong sets from Asian-owned businesses: Skip the overpriced, whitewashed mahjong sets, and shop from Asian-owned businesses instead. Head to your local Chinatown if you have one. If not, we love this classic set from Pearl River Mart, this cute, personalized option from KarenAruba on Etsy, and this pretty koi fish-themed set from Yellow Mountain Imports.   

🎟️ Attend Asian-led mahjong events: @eastneverloses, @commongroundmahjong, and @greentilesocialclub are just a few of the very cool Asian-led groups around the country that are throwing community mahjong events. There’s a good chance someone in your city is doing it, too!

📖 Educate yourself on the game: Mahjong has a rich history rooted in Chinese culture, but its introduction to America is noteworthy, too. This TIME article is a solid place to start, and The Mahjong Project’s “How to Play Mahjong” guide is a great resource for anyone interested in playing.

🛍️ Athleta is offering 25% off your purchase and 40% off linen and dresses, so we’re eyeing these breezy linen pants, marked down to $57 from $95.

🍋‍🟩 Ooooh, Contributing Writer Lara’s fave prebiotic soda, wildwonder, just launched a new Pink Pomelo Limeade flavor, and it’s now available nationwide at Whole Foods!

💆‍♀️ This two-step eyecare routine from UOOA is like a warm hug for tired, dry eyes—perfect for winding down after 8+ hours of screen time.*

🎶 Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have joined forces for their new single “Bring Your Love,” which dropped today… could it be our song of the summer?! 

👏 It’s a good day for music! The deluxe version of Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun album is also out today, and features collabs with everyone from Shakira to Tyla to PinkPantheress.

Before you log off for a well-earned weekend of rest and relaxation, let us help you curate your weekend vibes. ✨

👀 To watch: The Devil Wears Prada 2, what else?! 👠 Miranda Priestley is sauntering back onto the big screen this weekend, and yes, our tickets are already booked. 

👩‍🍳 To cook: Homemade cosmic brownies! This recipe from @itsaudreybakes makes it look so easy—just don’t forget the rainbow chip sprinkles. 🌈

📚 To read: Emma Straub’s buzzy new novel American Fantasy follows a four-day themed cruise with five members of a famous ’90s boy band on board—plus 3,000 screaming women who’ve worshipped them since childhood. ⚓️

🎧 To listen: Lemme Say This is where all of the cool girls go to get their pop culture fix. Each week, chronically online besties Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix dish about the hottest internet goss—from celebrity breakups to reality TV drama. We’re sat!*

3 Beauty Gifts for Every Type of Mom

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, you’re in luck. We pulled together some of our favorite beauty picks from MERIT for every type of mom—whether she’s a skincare ritualist, a “no makeup” makeup loyalist, or someone who has exactly five minutes to get ready in the morning. And we won’t judge if you snag something for yourself, too. 😉

🛁 For the mom whose “me time” is sacred… The Great Skin Trio (15% off)

The kids are still sleeping. Her comfy bathrobe is on. And she has 20 minutes of uninterrupted self-care time in the bathroom before the rest of the house wakes up.

This three-step skincare routine contains a gentle, oil-free double cleanse that melts away makeup and sunscreen without ever leaving skin tight or stripped, a lightweight, bi-phase serum that instantly hydrates and plumps (and absorbs fast with zero residue), and a priming moisturizer that delivers that lit-from-within glow while smoothing and blurring the look of pores.

✨ For the mom who likes “no makeup” makeup… The Uniform

She’ll never admit she’s wearing anything, but her skin always looks flawless. She’s not one for a full beat—she prefers lightweight, multitasking products that enhance what’s already there.

This tinted SPF 45 mineral sunscreen will be just what her makeup bag has been missing. It provides a sheer, your-skin-but-better finish that blurs, smooths, and protects in one simple step. It’s buildable, blends like a dream, and comes in 20 shades. Bonus: It’s earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation, so you know it’s legit. 

🏃‍♀️ For the mom who has 5 minutes to get ready… The Base Set

She’s making breakfast, packing school backpacks, and answering emails—all before 8:30 a.m. She needs a routine that’s quick and effective.

This skin-enhancing trio does exactly that: a glow-boosting serum that hydrates skin for 24 hours, a lightweight complexion stick with buildable coverage that won’t settle into fine lines, and a densely packed brush that blends everything seamlessly. The result? Skin that still looks like skin—just a little more even-toned, a little more radiant… and a lot less effort.

Discover more MERIT gift ideas she’ll love below.

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📱 Your TikTok > your resume.

🪑 Where you sit at the office might be making you less productive…

🍵 Lemme Say This is your weekly download of all the pop culture news you might have missed on your TL. Welcome to the group chat—the tea is piping hot.*

📄 A former White House hiring manager turned the most common resume mistake into a $400K side hustle.

👀 This new law is quietly changing the future of women-owned businesses.

Waterdrop

The Best Mother’s Day Gift She’ll Never See Coming 🚰

Self-care starts from the inside out… and if Mom’s gonna be drinking eight glasses of water a day, she deserves nothing but the best.

This Waterdrop Filter countertop system filters her water (buh-bye, lead, nitrates, arsenic, and fluoride!) and gives her instant hot water at the touch of a button, with five temperature settings (from room temp to 203°F) for everything from morning matcha to nighttime tea. ☕ No more waiting for the kettle to boil!

It’s completely installation-free (just plug in and go), and comes with a detachable glass pitcher to easily store in the fridge or serve at the dinner table.

The best part? It’s $100 off until May 10th, plus an extra 5% off with code GIRLMOM26, so you can win Mother’s Day and save some coins.

How to Build a Personal Brand Without Feeling Cringe

The dilemma: “I keep hearing that I need a ‘personal brand’ to grow my career, but I have no idea where to start. How do you actually build one without feeling cringe or self-promotional?”

The expert: Christine Lieu-Guzauskas, a graphic designer, host of the Brand Party Podcast, and the founder of CL Designs, an award-winning design studio that helps purpose-driven businesses create cohesive branding, web design, and social content.

I get it. You don't want it to be the "me, me, me” show, but a personal brand is so much more than that! That cringey feeling kicks in when you feel the need to perform instead of authentically showing up—clearly and intentionally—based on you, your values, and your perspective. 

Here's some TLC: you already have a personal brand! People already know you for something. Now it's just time to turn up the intention and focus instead of letting things feel messy and unclear. 

Here's how to build a personal brand without feeling cringe or overly self-promotional:

✅ Start with the fundamentals

• Instead of thinking about what you should post next, break the vicious cycle and build strong foundations with this brand consistency checklist.

• Reflect on what people already come to you for help with, and the type of work and clients you love.

• Based on these insights, build core themes and pillars to set your strategy into action.

🪜 Build the hype, not praise

• Start collecting all the wins, project feedback, and how you’ve helped solve challenges others have experienced, and keep it all in what I love to call a Hype File. 📁

• Word-of-mouth and social proof are powerful for building your personal brand. They also help others advocate for you, so you aren't always promoting yourself. Plus, it helps on the not-so-sunny days that make you feel a little grey by reminding you how amazing you already are!

📣 Communications matter

I'm a firm believer that success doesn't require being everywhere. Consistency is such a buzzword, but what if you asked yourself the bigger question: What does your capacity actually look like in this season of your life and business? Honor that and show up in a way that sets you up for success.

• Intentionally choose one low-pressure platform where your dream clients are actually hanging out.

• Start building that habit by putting in the reps even if it's just once a week. You'll see so many more gains and momentum from starting with what feels easy and fun.

🎉 Celebrate

Celebration is often associated with being braggadocious when it's really all about learning how to acknowledge and share your contributions without minimizing them or waiting for someone else to point them out. 

• Practice celebrating—and often. You're not inflating anything. You're building awareness to notice, identify, and call out what is extraordinary in that moment.

• The cool effect? It turns what used to be invisible into recognizable patterns. For yourself. And others. 

• From celebration, you'll start building clarity and belief. That's where true confidence radiates from within, allowing you to share your gifts with the world instead of feeling like a walking billboard.

An impactful personal brand does not always mean being louder. It makes you easier to recognize—and to be celebrated for all the aligned things you want coming your way.

Got a work problem you need help with? Drop it here, and the answer to your question could be featured in an upcoming newsletter. 📬

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

🛍️ Everlane’s sale section is too good right now—up to 70% off, plus an extra 20% off sale denim and pants in cart. Sizes are going fast!

🧳 BÉIS just dropped the ultimate luggage set for overpackers (hi, it’s us). The Hybrid Carry-On and Check-In connect with a built-in coupling system, so you can roll both with one hand.

🧴 This ultra-rich, luxurious body cream from Le Labo is General Manager Vanessa’s go-to. She gets so many compliments on the warm, woody Hinoki scent (it lingers all day), and while it’s a bit of a splurge, she was sold after trying the mini.

☕ Social Media Manager Cheska picked up the rhode Caffeine Reset Mask during the Sephora Sale, and she is here to report that it’s worth the hype. It feels so nourishing on the skin!

🐮 Fact: Every cool, fashion-forward mom has a pair of statement sneakers in their closet. These Adidas Samba OG Shoes fit the bill for Mother’s Day gifting with their playful cow print and contrasting baby blue laces. Get more gifting ideas here.

❣️ Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Hallmark Media

💄 Senior Graphic Designer, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga

🎨 Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Adobe

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📈 These are the 50 best employers to grow your career in the U.S.

🙄 Here’s why more job applications are requiring “work trials.”

💰 If you're running a business and ready to scale, the Entreprenista Evolve Grant wants to give you $5,000!

🧘‍♀️ Yes, you need “me time.” Here’s how to do it right.

😤 Why TF are women over 50 still being overlooked in the job market?

Carve Designs

Some Jeans Just Look Good—These Feel Good

Putting on jeans feels like a whole workout sometimes. The jumping, the sucking in, the digging into your torso. And the thought of sitting uncomfortably for eight hours? Yeah no.

Carve Designs is doing denim differently. Their spring collection is designed for busy women on the go—lightweight, perfectly lived in, and built to last. Here are some of our favorite styles:

👖 The Carson Pant: Their #1 best-seller—a slimmed-down boyfriend cut that’s relaxed with just the right amount of stretch.

👖 The Zoe Pant: A pull-on waistband (bless) and organic cotton + TENCEL™ fabric that’s beyond comfortable.

👖 The Audrey Pant: High-rise, fitted up top, and flares into a slightly slouchy straight leg.

👖 The Maui Short: Stretchy denim shorts with a signature cut-off fringe hem—available in 4” and 6” inseams.

Apologies in advance to the other (stiff, itchy) jeans in your closet. They’re about to be replaced!

Why Are So Many Women Passing Up Promotions?

With the rising cost of living, strict return-to-office mandates, lack of affordable childcare, the broken rung, the glass ceiling, and all of the other things stacked against women at work (*smiles through the patriarchal pain*), it’s understandable why you mayyyy not feel like gunning for a promotion these days. 🫠

And you’re not alone: according to a recent survey of 1,000 women by British recruitment agency Robert Walters:

• 51% of women feel less motivated to pursue promotions compared to two years ago

• 81% of women working white-collar jobs felt disadvantaged compared to men during promotion cycles

• 38% of women indicated that their work isn’t equally valued as men’s

😭 Why is this happening now?!

The systemic forces disadvantaging women in the workplace aren’t exactly new. That said, the workplace fairness laws introduced to protect women have somehow only made things worse. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is suing a women-only workplace event, claiming it was discriminatory for excluding male employees and may have violated a civil rights law… so being a woman in the workplace has indeed reached new depths of hell. 👹

💪 What do we do about it?! 

Let’s get one thing straight: No face mask, meditation app, or week-long vacation can fix a systemic problem. 👏 As easy as it is to beat yourself up over feeling the exact same way as the women in the survey, remember that you haven’t failed; your employer has. 👊

Forwarding this email to your manager is a great place to start (if we do say so ourselves), and encouraging your HR department to introduce company-wide mentorship and sponsorship programs can be a valuable way for you (and the other women at your company!) to receive the guidance and advocacy that’s actually needed when promotion season rolls around. ✅

🤔 What if we ditch the corporate ladder entirely?! 

It’s not as crazy as it sounds: Gen Z grads are already doing it, according to Forbes. 👀 With fewer entry-level jobs available in the face of AI, more and more new workers are opting to start their own business or go freelance, and TBH, it’s a pretty inspired approach to an outdated corporate ladder. 

Just be sure to read our guide on “How to Go Freelance—And Not Burn Out Trying” before you give your two weeks. 😉

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

🐚 Oooh, this 100% cotton Madeline Coastal Crew Sweater from Abercrombie & Fitch is giving Coastal Grandma in the best way (yes, we’re still not over that trend). 

💤 You deserve to sleep like a baby—even on your period. And now you can with Knix’s Super Leakproof® Dream Short™ (25% off today only). It’s designed to replace bulky overnight pads with a soft, breathable, no-chafe fit that stays put while you snooze.*

🍵 Not all matcha is made equal, and Golde’s Pure Matcha is proof! Both Bon Appétit and New York Magazine have included it on their best matcha lists, and it’s our little secret for making cafe-worthy matcha at home.

🎒 We’re already dreaming of summer beach days, and L.L. Bean’s limited-edition “Off the Grid” monogram tote is the perfect accessory for summer adventures.

😴 Want your bedroom to feel like a relaxing spa every night? Contributing Writer Lara is obsessed with Sacksy Thyme’s Sleep Pillow Spray: it’s a soothing aromatherapy mist designed to help you fall asleep faster, and it smells seriously amazing.

💦 Regulatory Analyst, Celsius

👖 Associate, Brand Creative Production, Madewell

🎫 LN Concerts, Experiential Designer, Live Nation Entertainment

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😰 You’ve heard of doomscrolling, but what about doomjobbing?

🪜 Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America (and they’re better off).

📱 Ignoring unknown calls? You might be missing something important. Here’s how to spot spam and pick up with confidence. Use code GIRLBOSS2026 for your first 30 days free (limited-time offer).*

🤖 Op! Letting AI do your work might be hurting your confidence.

🌎 Thinking of moving abroad? Here's how to rebuild your career in another country.

BetterHelp

Feeling Good Is the Ultimate Power Move

The best version of you is also the most supported one. 🫂 And therapy isn't just for moments of crisis! It's where you go to reset, gain clarity, and build the mental foundation that everything else (like your career, your relationships, your ambition) runs on.

BetterHelp makes it so easy to start. Fill out a short questionnaire, get matched with a licensed therapist who actually fits your needs, and get connected within 24 hours. Sessions are available by phone, video, or live chat, and you can message your therapist anytime. 👏

Investing in yourself is always the right move. Right now, get 25% off your first month.

If you've ever wondered what actually gets discussed behind closed doors when companies are hiring, promoting, or handing out pink slips, this episode is like a backstage pass.

Amanda Goetz sits down with Deepali Vyas, a veteran executive recruiter and career coach who’s spent 25 years in boardrooms on Wall Street. She’s also one of the most followed career experts on the internet. 

She's advised Fortune 500 CEOs, hedge funds, and private equity firms on their most senior hires—and she's here to spill everything they never told you.

The timing couldn't be better. Between mass layoffs, rapid AI expansion, and an unpredictable job market, navigating your career right now feels harder than ever. 

Deepali breaks down exactly what's changed, what still works, and what you need to stop doing right now—from the resume mistakes that get you filtered out in six seconds (!!!), to why loyalty to a company is not the flex you think it is, to the 5-5-3 networking rule that actually moves the needle when you're on the market.

We're also getting into the closed-door conversations that decide who gets laid off, the one move that makes hiring managers want you more, and the corporate truth that might sting a little: your manager is not your mentor.

If you've been playing checkers with your career, this is your invitation to start playing chess. Tune into the episode to find out how.

Key takeaways:

• Talent alone won't get you promoted—visibility will. 

• Your manager is not your mentor. 

• Everyone has skills. What separates people is proximity.

• BLUF: Bottom line up front.

• Build your external brand while you're still employed. 

• Why you should leave your job when you’re winning. 

• When you're job searching, use the 5-5-3 rule: five texts to people in your network, five days a week, and aim for three meetings.

Tune in to the new episode now 🎧️ 

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

💄 Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event has begun, and today only, you can get up to 50% off select makeup items, like this viral K-beauty cushion foundation (only $10)!

👖 Jeans that feel nothing like jeans? Yes please! These stretchy, lightweight denim pants from Carve Designs are made from cotton and TENCEL™ and come with a comfy pull-on waistband.*

🧹 For 10+ years, Executive Editor Victoria only used a beauty sponge for her makeup, but not anymore. This Rare Beauty blush brush blends blush, concealer, and bronzer like a dream and doesn’t soak up half the product in the process.

🍃 Victoria just found her new fashion hyperfixation: these breezy linen-blend pants from UNIQLO. They’re light, airy, and (most importantly) not itchy like 100% linen can be. She will be living in them all summer.

🧼 Trader Joe’s dropped a new Bonding Shampoo with hydrolyzed keratin and silk, and according to the beauty experts on TikTok, it’s a way more affordable alternative to pricey bonding shampoos.

💎 Brand Marketing Manager, Mejuri

🎧 Manager, Media Analytics & Optimization, Bose Corporation

💪 Associate Producer (Promo), Athleta

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🎭 “Confidence theater” is rising at work (and it’s ruining professional reputations).

🎉 Have you celebrated your failures today?

🫧 Office air got your face all dry and flaky? This lightweight cleansing oil from Round Lab melts off the day (yes, even waterproof mascara) without leaving your skin feeling greasy.*

🪓 Your PTO and benefits might not be as safe as you think.

🦉 You know what managers aren’t paying enough attention to? Our circadian rhythms.

Truecaller

Who’s Callin’ My Phone? Now You’ll Know for Sure 📞

Be honest: how many unknown calls have you ignored this week because you assumed it was a scam? 😅 You’re not alone: 80% of Americans skip important calls over that exact fear, and with AI scams on the rise, it’s getting harder than ever to know what’s real.

That’s where Truecaller comes in. It helps you trust your phone again - identifying who’s calling before you pick up, flagging suspicious numbers, and using tools like AI Assistant and AI Scanner to protect you from evolving threats. 👀

It also makes it way easier to connect with actual humans. You can look up numbers, see caller details, and even call directly from the app.

Ready to stop playing phone roulette? Use code GIRLBOSS2026 and download Truecaller Premium now to try it free for 30 days (for a limited time).

We Need to Talk About Reese Witherspoon’s AI Comments

“The jobs women hold are 3x more likely to be automated by AI, yet women are using AI at a rate 25% lower than men on average,” Reese Witherspoon wrote in the caption of a recent Instagram video.

“The thing I’ve learned about technology is if you don’t get a little bit of understanding from the very beginning, it just speeds past you,” the actor and producer said. “So you have to have little bits of learning just to keep up.”

The backlash was swift.

People in the comments pointed out their (very real) concerns around job displacement (especially in creative industries), the costly environmental toll of data centers, and the risk of biased or unethical outputs. Others had a problem with her framing AI adoption as a kind of “feminist” move.

And if you found yourself nodding along, you’re not alone. For a lot of people, this isn’t about fear, anxiety, or a lack of understanding—it’s a conscious, moral decision to opt out of AI entirely because of how (and why) this technology is being built and used.

We’re not here to decide whether Reese is right or wrong. But the tension between AI skepticism and staying informed is hard to ignore. And it is hurting women’s careers.

Because yes—AI comes with real risks. But it’s also not going anywhere. And whether you’re all-in or firmly side-eyeing it, AI literacy is quickly becoming part of staying competitive at work.

So, what does “keeping up” actually look like? Staying curious, advises futurist Sinead Bovell.

“Do a simple Google search. Even if it's just once a month. How is artificial intelligence changing my field?” she says. “Maybe in five years, 40% of my role will look quite different. How do I want to fill that 40%? Are there new skills I should learn as a result, or are there areas I should pivot in? Just doing a quick monthly Google search can transform your outlook, and if you have any anxiety about AI, it can help with that too.”

Adds Sinead: “We’re so much better off preparing for the future than trying to dodge and avoid it.”

Want to dive deeper? This Girlboss Radio episode is worth a listen. Dr. Joy Buolamwini (founder of the Algorithmic Justice League) breaks down the risks, realities, and what you should actually be paying attention to when it comes to AI and work.

What Team Girlboss has been loving lately.

✨ Sephora has up to 50% off hair essentials until May 4, with new deals dropping daily from Ouai, Gisou, Olaplex, Pattern, Fable & Mane, and more.

🍅 Staud does the most fun summer clothing, so their Sample Sale (up to 75% off) couldn’t come at a better time.

👖 Warning: You might stop wearing your other jeans once you try the Carson Jean from Carve Designs. Mid-rise, relaxed with a little stretch, and just the right amount of oversized, it’s basically everything you want in a pair of denim. Plus, it comes in 17 washes and colors.*

🔥 These period pain relief patches from Krampz have officially earned a permanent spot in Social Media Cheska’s routine. She tried one on day three of her period, and her cramps were just… gone. “I’m blown away.”

📍 Executive Editor Victoria has tried a lot of pimple patches, but these invisible ones from Rael are her all-time faves (you can even wear them under makeup!). It’s so satisfying seeing all the gunk that gets sucked out.

🧴 Director, Social Media + Content Strategy, amika

👙 Talent Acquisition Coordinator, PacSun

🤳 Fullstack Engineer, Creation, Patreon

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