The Next Chapter

I think I’m low-key addicted to reading about other people’s journeys.

Former product manager Vinamrata Singal’s Substack is one of my favorites in this genre.

There’s something so comforting about her full transparency as she shares the ups, downs, and sideways maybes of figuring out what to do with her time, in work and in life.

Thank you, Vinamrata, for your beautiful writing and generous reflection—it helps me feel grounded and in good company on my own winding journey.

Reciprocity as Relational Responsibility

As a research-oriented professional, I love digging into the ethics of research and what it means to truly show up in the world.

But what does reciprocity have to do with that—and what does it really mean?

In this short, beautifully written piece, decolonial designer and researcher Sabrina Meherally, founder of Pause and Effect, invites us to explore reciprocity through a nuanced, relational lens—deeply grounded in Indigenous traditions and communities.

Thank you, Sabrina—and to the Indigenous communities you reference—for helping me reflect on how I might move differently in the world.

Ecrire un bon roman d’amour avec Chelsea Fagan

I never thought I’d recommend a podcast technically about a romance novel, but here we are.

Wilder things have happened.

I first heard French journalist Samia Miskina on an episode she directed for one of my favorite podcasts, The Sporkful, and I’ve long followed Chelsea Fagan’s work via The Financial Diet. On this episode of Samia’s podcast Le Love Gang, she and Chelsea dive into the writing process, strong female characters, and living a multi-passionate life.

Thanks to Samia for bringing her sharp lens to the convo, and to Chelsea for inspiring me to try interviews in my second language!

I can’t afford this but maybe she can

Since 2020, artist Malika Favre and creative director George Wu have been curating brightly colored objects, shapes, and forms that they admire and covet.

I’ve been a fan since day one—it’s the best dopamine fix ever!

Thank you, Malika and George, for creating something that never fails to quite literally brighten my day.

Chef Jordan Miller of DC Eatings’ Incredible Pistachio Cardamom Cake with Orange Vanilla Glaze

I’m so obsessed with this cake, I had it made for my wedding in mini-bundt-cake form.

Olive oil, pistachio, cardamom, orange.

Every bite is perfection.

Thank you, Chef Jordan, for creating one of my favorite dessert recipes of all time!