Girl World #4: Savage Responses, Female-Founded Companies, Women in the Woods, Mariah Carey, the NFL, Fall Bucket Lists + More

Anna Delvey’s response to what she would take away from her time on Dancing with the Stars was savage perfection. Why do we always have to learn something from experiences? Why can’t we just have fun without having to earn a lesson or become a better person or whatever people want us to do or be this week? She might be a convicted criminal with an ankle bracelet the size of Texas, but we’re stans. If you’re not already following her on Instagram, give her a follow. We’re absolutely certain, she’s not going anywhere. In fact, the U.S. government agrees. 

Are we loving the resurgence of pilates and barre? It’s the perfect time of year to try something new like a The Goddess Movement challenge. We’re currently participating in the Autumn Equinox Challenge, and let us just say: we forgot that barre feels like it should be easy, but it’s not. It hurts so good though. 

Welcoming in the new fall season means one thing in Girl World: determining if you’re a Red, Folklore, or Evermore girlie this year. We’re heavy Folklore, wing Evermore in 2024. Which fall Taylor Swift album aesthetic is your vibe this year? 🍁 

💌 The Weekly 6

1. Let’s talk about the Power of Mentorship. Do you have one? 

2. A paleontologist war about dinosaurs? It’s a good story about a really bad day on Earth.

3. Connie Chung on Beating Imposter Syndrome. You might be surprised by how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives so we’ll take any opportunity to remember who the hell we are.

4. How Inside Out 2 based emotions on science. Truly fascinating 10-minute read.

5. In conversation with the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey.

6. What does it mean to be a woman in the woods?

🤩 Women to Watch

Last weekend’s Panthers-Raiders game was the first time two NFL teams led by female presidents played each other. Carolina Panthers President Kristi Coleman and Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan are two women making moves in the NFL. Sandra is also the only Black female president in the NFL. Go team!

Ella Emoff is redefining political style and continuing to be herself despite being in a harsh spotlight.

Latinx DJ Rosez is curating “Latin vibes” and advocating for Queer LatinX Women in the Industry.

💪 Women’s Health + Wellness

What’s hypertrophy training? And, why you should consider adding it to your wellness routine.

Female-founded Maven Clinic released the results of a study of Millennials and Gen-X’ers and the workplace. They focused their research on menopause as the world’s largest generation in the workforce heads into perimenopause and menopause.

The key to better mobility, strength, and stability may be your fascia?

💖 Girl Vibes: Just for Fun

Are you looking to travel or a little more self care? Girl World friend Liz Coffey founded On Leave Experiences, a way to experience your own version of Eat, Pray, Love without a passport or six months away. It’s a way to look at travel and experiences through the lens of a life coach who sees you. Check out her story in the Chicago Tribune while you’re at it.

We snagged a bottle of the brand new Tory Burch Sublime fragrance, and it’s incredible. If you haven’t been watching the social media campaign and the influencer trip on social media, you’re missing out. It’s been a treat. 

Three women-owned fashion brands were loving for fall work wear: Ripley Rader, Smythe, and Argent

Two female-founded make-up products we’ve recently discovered that are 🔥: eyeliner and eye shadow cream

Surprise! Lady Gaga has new music out today. Harlequin is a companion album to Joker Folie á Deux, which is out Oct 4. 

We’re absolutely loving the new Bala X Ralph Lauren Pink Pony collab. We want everything.

How to order wine to find a bottle that you love.

If your hair is feeling dry after all your summer fun, this hair oil is a (hair) life saver. 

Female-founded Hill House Home is for known it’s summer essential, The Nap Dress, but their new fall prints have us trying to find a friend to take pictures of us in a wheat field somewhere. If it’s chilly where you’re at, add a cardigan, blazer, or a jean jacket to complete your look.

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

CEO Michelle Gass is leading Levi Strauss & Co with a new community college voting initiative. It sounds really cool—including concerts and competitions. We applaud any effort to get more people registered to vote and engaged in our government. 

VP Harris sat down with Oprah and explains why it was her time to step up.

✌️ What We’re Doing This Weekend

It’s set to be a dreary weekend in Chicago so we’re heavy on the “chill” vibe. My Old Ass, written and directed by Megan Park, and starring Audrey Plaza and Maisy Stella, hits a wider theater distribution this weekend and we’re heading to the show. Audrey is the Queen of RBF and this movie is a comedy so we’re looking forward to good time. Our girl Kristen Bell is out with a new rom com on Netflix, Nobody Wants This, with Seth Cohen—ok Adam Brody, but whatever. So, we’ll be streaming that and supporting this rom com renaissance that’s getting better and better. Now what’s a rom com without a side of chocolate cake? Try this cake from Dessert for Two that went viral on Instagram this week.

We’re checking off items from our Fall Bucket List and heading to a haunted house this weekend! As we shared last week, we were putting the final touches on our list so check it out below and get inspired to make your own.

If you want to create your own, we’ve made this easily customizable template for you. 

💋 Jamie | Late August Media Founder

Girl World is a Late August Media publication.