💌 Sep 04: open roles, Spain travel guide, working hard or hardly working

TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, SEP 04

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: running vs swimming, hair mask vs deep conditioner, leopard print revival
• listen to this: working hard, hardly working
• in collaboration with: Arrae
• job seekers: operations coordinator, managre of ecomm operations, art director of social content
• extra stories
• quote: on the power of thoughts
• bon voyage: Barcelona, Spain

WELLNESS: RUNNING VS SWIMMING, WHAT’S BETTER FOR YOUR BODY?
Running and swimming aren’t compared much when it comes to fitness activities, but they’ve both got their respective benefits and drawbacks. Both can improve cardiovascular and mental health, but their suitability depends on factors such as injury history, any underlying health conditions, and honestly personal preference. Also, contrary to common belief, running can actually benefit knee health when done properly while swimming offers a low-impact alternative that's more gentle on joints. Ultimately, take a look at your body and assess what it can take.

BEAUTY: HAIR MASK VS. DEEP CONDITIONER
Hair masks and deep conditioners are two hair care products that have distinct purposes. Hair masks are more intensive treatments that penetrate deeply into the hair shaft, providing moisture and reparative benefits. They are ideal for addressing issues like breakage, split ends, and scalp health. Deep conditioners, which are actually a type of hair mask, have a thinner formula that primarily coats the outer layer of the hair shaft and focuses on adding moisture. Both products can be used to support curl patterns, increase shine, and protect color, but the frequency of use and specific application may differ.

FASHION: THE LEOPARD PRINT REVIVAL IS HERE
Leopard print is having quite the resurgence for this year’s fall fashion. After a period of minimalism + quiet luxury taking over, this 1920’s (& early 2000’s) print is being embraced across various clothing items and accessories. More brands are showcasing pieces, from coats to bags to jeans. A lot of people wear it as a base piece or a bold statement piece. Surprisingly, it can also be incorporated into minimalist styles!

Working Hard, Hardly Working is a podcast by Grace Beverly who is a successful entrepreneur herself. Grace speaks with people from all walks of life who have achieved remarkable success. Her guests opens up about life lessons that they wish they had known earlier. She recently recorded her 100th episode!

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Inbound Operations Coordinator, SKIMS (Los Angeles, CA): Minimum of 2-3 years of experience required and 3 days in-office hybrid. As an Inbound Operations Coordinator, you'll collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams, to guarantee timely delivery, accurate inventory and maintain high standards of quality. You will support and enforce the streamlined processes for receiving and handling inbound shipments to improve efficiency and accuracy

Sr. Manager, E-Commerce Operations, VUORI (Carlsbad, CA): You will be the functional leader responsible for managing initiatives and projects across the various pillars within E-Commerce. This individual will also be extremely collaboratively cross-functionally with Marketing, Technology, and Product teams to deliver overall E-Commerce goals. You must have 8+ years of experience in Project Management role, majority of which in E-Commerce Operations.

Art Director of Social Content, ALO YOGA (Beverly Hills, CA): The Art director - Social+ Omni Channel works with the Alo Creative Director to develop social first concepts, guide the look and feel for all channels and maintain brand values and product offerings of Alo. Projects include developing social first content for seasonal campaigns, style guides, ecommerce stories and messaging, and Episodic brand content. You should have 2+ years experience with social media content creation and strategy in house for a brand 

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ON THE POWER OF THOUGHTS: "You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That's the only thing you should be trying to control.” - Elizabeth Gilbert

Your thoughts make your reality and the more time we spend thinking about one thing, the more likely it is to come into fruition.

BARCELONA, SPAIN

EAT: El Nacional offers multiple dining concepts including a brasserie, tapas bar, oyster bar, and a gran food hall houses in a restored 1889 modernist building. Disfrutar is a modern, avant-garde Mediterranean cuisine. It’s got 2 Michelin stars and is ranked among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. It’s known for its innovative tasting menus that combine creative techniques with traditional flavors + a dining experience that’s described as theatrical and surprising.

STAY: High rise building with luxury apartment options? Hotel Arts is your place. They’ve got a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, rooftop spa, and outdoor pools. The hotels also located near the beach. For more of a boutique experience, look into Casa Camper. It’s smaller, with 40 rooms, known for its minimalist design, and haas a 24/7 complimentary snack + beverage lounge!

DO: The famous Sagrada Familia church is Barcelona’s most iconic landmark. You can tour the interior, climb the towers for city views, and visit the museum. You can also go to Park Güell, a public park that combines architectural elements with natural forms. It features include the famous mosaic salamander fountain, the Hall of 100 Columns, and gingerbread-like houses. The park has limited daily tickets, so booking in advance is definitely your best bet. BTW both of these are designed by Antoni Gaudí.