Girl World #10: Digital Detoxes, A Wicked Interview, Gracie Abrams, Thailand Travels, Women-Only Residences, Cartoon Crushes + More

Just like most of Girl World, we’re incredibly disappointed with how the election went this week and the amount of hate that’s already coming to the surface. None of us know what’s completely in store for us over the next four years—and that can be terrifying.

We see you. We feel you. We love you.

Whatever you’re feeling is exactly what you should be feeling. There are no “bad” feelings. And, you can feel all the feelings—and that’s ok too.

What we do know is that we need to grieve the the loss of the better future we wanted. The tough love here is that we have to come to terms with the loss of this hope and vision we had. It may take some of us days. It may take some of us weeks. There are no timelines. Grief isn’t linear—and that’s ok.

Whenever you’re ready, you’ll pick the sword back up and go into battle. Women aren’t quitters. We may be down—but we’re not out. We’ve never been a collective that had the luxury to rest on our laurels or give up. We’re going to take care of ourselves, care for our loved ones, and find community and connection with fellow women who share our vision for a better future. Then, we’ll get back to work. How do we know that? Because we’ve been here before. We all have. We have a 100% record of getting through tough times. That’s why we know we’ll get through this one, too.

But, first, we’re going to take a beat. We fancy ourselves a destination and space filled with positivity, hope, love, compassion, and growth. And, frankly, this week has been a little tough. We didn’t feel we could ignore the orange elephant in the room. So, our approach to this week’s newsletter is to provide you with a variety of content to enjoy, explore, give you a reprieve, distract you, or simply help you have a beautiful weekend.

With love and compassion, Jamie + Girl World.

💌 The Weekly 6

1. Futurist Amy Webb predicts that we are on the cusp of a “technology supercycle,” in which advances in three complementary and increasingly interconnected fields of research — AI, biotech, and smart sensors — will transform our economy and society to a similar extent as the wheel and the steam engine.

2. Vogue spent the day with Gracie Abrams. Let’s watch.

3. Mel Robbins will make you do it.

4. The fascinating history of women-only residences. Should we bring them back?

5. A tearful talk with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. (Gifted NY Times article)

6. 5 life-changing speeches you need to hear.

🤩 Women to Watch

These women won their elections on Tuesday. Let’s cheer them on.

Who is Sarah McBride?

💪 Women’s Health + Wellness

How to overcome device dependency and digital detox

Boost your brain health with these nine tips

12 balance moves to improve stability

💖 Girl Vibes: Just for Fun

The Birth of the Literary It Girl Aesthetic 

This space TikTok account is a great follow—so fascinating + pretty!

Psychology can explain your childhood crush on a cartoon character

Inside the LACMA Gala, Hollywood’s Starriest Museum Moment—pretty pictures!

Joyce and Hemingway loved lingering here

Energy mapping your home. Couldn’t hurt, right?

What’s new at Trader Joe’s in November?

What makes French Vanilla French?

The 2025 travel destination of the year

Rachel Zegler and Jack Antonoff are unexpected pop culture soulmates

🤓 2024 Women Political Watch: All Issues Are Women’s Issues

Thank you, VP Kamala Harris.

✌️ What We’re Doing This Weekend

The word for the weekend: self-care. We all deserve it. Do something that lights you up. Do something that soothes your soul. Do something that makes your heart smile. Connect with yourself. Connect with others.

What to Cook or Bake this Weekend: Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumplings, Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars, Cornbread Cheddar Biscuits, Collard Greens Ramen

What to Watch this Weekend: Barbie Movie (HBO Max) and Eras Tour (Disney+) or re-watch any of your old-school favorite series like Scandal (Hulu+), Girls (HBO Max), Gilmore Girls (Netflix), Friends (HBO Max), etc.

What to Read: It’s a 100% fiction weekend. Consider: How My Neighbor Stole Christmas, Friends in Napa, House Moms, One in a Millennial

Other activities: Take a long, hot bath. Head to a park or go on a hike to connect with nature. Go to brunch with your friends or family. Grab a coffee with a friend you haven’t talked to in a while. Get a workout in: yoga, pilates, barre, long walks, a good run—you get the idea. Consider organizing your space. Release the extra “stuff.” Donate things you don’t use anymore. Buy yourself some flowers.

💋 Jamie | Late August Media Founder

Girl World is a Late August Media publication.