TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, AUG 27
WHAT TO EXPECT
• stories: safest countries for travel, Kendall approved athletic wear, when to use
mouthwash
• listen to this: we are the people
• in collaboration with: Nurx
• job seekers:
• extra stories
• recent article: Laseraway - the brand everyone’s talking about
• quote: on curiosity
• labor day sales
TRAVEL: THE SAFEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
The 2025 Global Peace Index—measuring security, conflict, and militarization across 163 countries—again crowns Iceland No. 1 (18 years running), with Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Switzerland, Singapore, Portugal, Denmark, Slovenia, and Finland rounding out the top 10; global peace dipped slightly overall this year, and the U.S. sits far lower at number 128.
FASHION: DRESS LIKE KENDALL FOR YOUR NEXT WORKOUT
Kendall’s Pilates fits are now shoppable: she’s the new face of Alo, debuting in an Amangiri shoot called “Luxury is wellness.” The launch drops The Core Collection—10 edit-worthy essentials (think ribbed tanks, scoop bras, sculpting shorts, light layers) that nail her minimalist, studio-to-street vibe. Sneakers, too: Alo’s Sunset and new Runner round out the look, with more capsules rolling through October 2025.
WELLNESS: WHEN SHOULD YOU USE MOUTHWASH?
If you have mouthwash & have ever wondered if you should use it every day, once a week, or even multiple times a day, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi has the answer. Mouthwash should be used daily—ideally after flossing and brushing both at night and after breakfast—to help cleanse the entire mouth beyond just the teeth. He recommends a non-antiseptic mouthwash, swished for at least one minute (about 20 mL), while avoiding eating or drinking for 30 minutes afterward to let it fully work
This song makes you feel like you’re floating in a magical world. It’s a Summer feel good song that’s classic + timeless. Also if you’re on Tiktok, you’ll know a little part of it!
IN COLLABORATION WITH
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Treat: mild–moderate acne, hormonal acne, body acne, and fungal acne.
OPEN ROLES AT BUZZ-WORTHY COMPANIES
Social media manager, organic + growth, BLOOM NUTRITION (remote): Preferred if you have 4+ years of experience managing content strategy for high-growth consumer brands, preferably with agency experience.
Brand marketing associate manager, K18 (remote): Preferred if you have 5 years of experience in a marketing position at a high growth company in consumer product goods.
International brand marketing manager, OUAI (remote, but based in LA or NY): Preferred if you have 4+ years in brand marketing.
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🚄 the fastest train in the US launches tomorrow
📦 incase your delivery from Europe doesn’t arrive
👩🏻💻 who is taking Anna Wintour’s Vogue position?
👜 more bag charms for your collection
🤝🏼 side hustles and Gen Z
From skin rejuvenation + botox to body contouring and beyond, LaserAway has become a go-to destination for beauty solutions. At LaserAway, they use FDA-approved technology tailored to a range of skin tones and hair types—making it one of the most inclusive and effective options on the market. If you’ve been curious about the world of aesthetic treatments, this is one name that keeps coming up—for good reason.
ON CURIOSITY: Stay Curious. Read a lot, listen more and keep learning. — Dr Julie Chung
Keep feeding your brain and it’ll change your life. Think skimming a chapter on pricing at lunch, asking a teammate one extra “why,” trying a YouTube tutorial to automate a spreadsheet, or listening to a customer call before pitching—tiny habits that stack into real growth.
LABOR DAY SALES WE’RE SHOPPING 🛍️
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• Brooklinen: Live now - 25% sitewide
• Coyuchi: Semi annual event live now - 20% off select bedding + bath products; up to
50% off new sale markdowns; all orders of $300 or more receive free shipping.
• The Citizenry: Live now through 9/4 - 20% off sitewide
• Our Place: End of summer sale live now - up to 44% off with bundle + sale
savings
• Molekule: Live now through 9/1 - for air purifiers, no code needed
Fashion
• LESET: Live now through 9/1 - up to 60% off the sale collection
• Everlane: Summer’s over sale live now - up to 70% off
Travel + Accessories
• Calpak: 8/20-9/3 - 15% off sitewide
• Away: Live now through 9/3 - up to 20% off
Beauty
• Clearstem: 8/28 - 9/3 - 20% off sitewide
• Ogee: 8/28 – 9/8 - Flash Sale Sitewide 20% off with code SUNKISS
