TODAY IS THURSDAY, JULY 2
WHAT TO EXPECT
• the stories: keep the boarding pass, superfoods for your gut, different memories of an argument
• this week’s read: Careless People
• recipes: 30 minute mongolian beef
• ICYMI
TRAVEL: DON’T TOSS THE BOARDING PASS
Security experts are emphasizing that if you’re traveling, you need to be a little more careful with your boarding passes. Don’t post photos and definitely don’t toss, but shred at home. Whether they're printed or digital, they can contain personal details that you probably don't want floating around after your flight. It's one of those small travel habits that's easy to overlook, but worth paying attention to.
WELLNESS: SUPERFOODS FOR YOUR GUT
Your gut might appreciate more than just yogurt. Nutritionists say fermented foods like kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, and kombucha are packed with probiotics that help support digestion and a healthier gut microbiome. Think of them as small additions to your plate that can make a big difference over time.
LIFESTYLE: DIFFERENT MEMORIES OF AN ARGUMENT
If you and your partner remember an argument differently, it doesn't necessarily mean one of you is wrong. Stress, emotions, past experiences, and even where your attention was in the moment can all shape how you remember the same conversation — no, your mind isn’t playing games at all times. Sometimes understanding why your memories differ is more helpful than trying to prove whose version is right, especially if you have the understanding of whether it’s important for you to be right, or for you to resolve the issue.
If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at Big Tech, Careless People deserves a spot on your reading list. Written by former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams, the memoir pulls back the curtain on power, ambition, and the culture inside one of the world’s most influential companies—with enough shocking moments to make it read more like a thriller than a business book.
"Try and fail, but never fail to try."
— Jared Ledo
30 MINUTE MONGOLIAN BEEF
• 1½ lb 1-inch thick sirloin steak
• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup canola oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 4 tbsp garlic, minced
• Red pepper flakes or chili oil
• ⅓ cup reduced sodium tamari sauce (for gluten-free), or soy sauce
• ½ cup water
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 8 stalks scallions, green parts only, cut into 2 inch pieces
THIS WEEK IN SMART & STYLISH ✦
Matilda Djerf built a $36M fashion brand spending just 4% of revenue on marketing.
No fast fashion. No trend-chasing. No massive ad spend. Djerf Avenue scaled to $36M by selling an aesthetic — not just clothes. This week's Smart Girl Intel breaks down exactly how she did it and what any woman building a brand can take from it.
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