Musings

A Letter to President Trump from Female Founders

Don't let tariffs crush America's entrepreneurs.

Apr 10 •

The Wine World Has a Snobbery Problem—Here’s How We Fix It

During the early days of my wine career, one particular afternoon stands out.

Feb 28 •

Why I'm not convinced we should care about the "Appearance Tax"

+ new ventures to know, podcasts and books for your list, and one Fall style staple.

Oct 30, 2024

9 things I've learned about managing chaos during stressful times

+ a belated and abbreviated round-up of interesting things on my radar.

Sep 26, 2024 •

One simple piece of advice that stopped me in my tracks this week

+ the child care crisis, Olympic feels, consumer tech wins, lots of book stuff, and two spectacular wines.

Aug 4, 2024 •

What women can learn from the kingmakers in American politics

+ consumerism gone wild, the state of VC funding, radical pay transparency, and two great wines I drank last week.

Jul 22, 2024 •

What it means when a brand becomes art

+ leadership lessons from InstaCart's CEO, the $600M Beautycounter saga, luxury retail consolidation, podcast recos, and my fave wine of the week.

Jul 14, 2024 •

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