Preparation

By: Gabriela Yareliz It’s still raining out. The week is unwinding, and we are all shaking off the week and exhaling. Lurking in the back of the brain, along with work, collapsed buildings and grounded flights this week, is Christmas giving. I love giving gifts. Picking them out isn’t always easy, but it’s something IContinue reading “Preparation”

New York Tuesday Morning

By: Gabriela Yareliz I am on the train listening to Brooke and Connor’s podcast. I am excited to see DWTS and how the last episode before the semifinals plays out. The sky is bright, visibility is clear, and I see the skyline as I approach the city. The NY Rangers played the Oilers (again) lastContinue reading “New York Tuesday Morning”

Emma Grede x DVF

A fascinating conversation with a fascinating woman. I read her book years ago, just as it came out. I had pre-ordered it. I am excited to hear she is writing a book on kindness— and she is almost 80. In the words of Emma— she is a true icon. She talks about independence, honesty, payingContinue reading “Emma Grede x DVF”

This Week’s Favorites 08.07.26

By: Gabriela Yareliz What a week. Scott Lobaido flatlined and got brought back to life. He is still being iconic from his hospital bed. The humidity reached new levels. The NY Post called it “Caribbean” levels of humidity. Whatever it is— we feel it. I sweat so much this week. Yesterday, my jeans left myContinue reading “This Week’s Favorites 08.07.26”

Provocative Conversations

Everyone is talking about AI. Here are two conversations that went into the nuances of the new world we are facing. The AI Conversation Everyone Should be Having -The World’s First Podcast (listen here 🎧) AI: Destroyer of Worlds– the McManus Podcast (listen here 🎧)

Victoria Beckham on Aspire

By: Gabriela Yareliz I loved this interview and conversation between Emma Grede and Victoria Beckham. Hilariously (and very on-brand), I was wearing VB Beauty eyeliner while listening. We all wanted to be Posh Spice on the playground in the 2nd grade.

Strangers

By: Gabriela Yareliz What happens when you realize the person you (thought you) knew the best is a completely different person than you imagined? If you have been divorced or if you are a child of divorce, you know this can happen, and happen unexpectedly. Rumor has it, Strangers is on backorder. When was theContinue reading “Strangers”