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Keep that momentum going! 🚗💨 Just because Pride Month is over doesn’t mean we can’t keep driving change for the LGBTQ+ community. Need some inspo? Check out our exclusive interview with Hayley Kiyoko (!!!), where she shared how her all-electric BMW i4 helps her live life in the driver’s seat as a queer artist, director, and author.*
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BEAUTY: Salt in the air, sand salt also in my hair. 🌊 If you can’t take a quick dip in the ocean every time you want to style your strands (who can?), sea salt sprays are thee solution to give you beachy, low effort waves. You can count us among the 4k+ positive reviews of this one. We’ve been using this one for years for a reason. And if smelling delish is a priority, pick up this product. Really want to avoid the crunch? This is the spray for you.
WANNA LOOK SUNKISSED, TOO? ☀️
CAREER: Last week, a petition on paid leave was delivered to Congress as America “remains the only industrialized country in the world to offer no form of paid family and medical leave.” (Yes, really.) And according to a recent report, that’s gonna seriously affect how women vote in the upcoming election. As of now, one in four mothers have gone back to work within two weeks of giving birth, which can lead to problems like postpartum depression and even affect the baby’s wellbeing. Guess the U.S. isn’t #1 in everything after all… well, duh.
SIGN THE PETITION HERE. ✍️
FASHION: Playful ✅ breezy ✅ gorg ✅ summer dresses are here—and there’s a style for everyone. Maxis are still a go-to, their flowy elegance perf for both beach days and dinners out. Minis aren’t going away either, bringing flirty fun to brunch dates and rooftop soirées. Drop waists are making a chic comeback and giving off major It-girl vibes. Don't forget eyelet details for that sweet, dainty touch or go BIG with voluminous silhouettes that scream drama. Kitschy prints are your new BFF as well, adding a twist to your wardrobe with food and nautical themes. Ready for a refresh?
DRESS TO IMPRESS. 👗
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• Boots and a slicked-back bun! Boots and a slicked-back bun! 🗣️
• Oh, that’s not—
• The next set you should get based on your sign. 💅
• Down his WHAT?
• Now this is marketing. 🌪️
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Slay the summer away with these lovely makeup looks. 💄
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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts now! Here’s what we found for ya so far (at an affordable price, ofc). 🛍️
1. A pair of slides to wear everywhere this summer.
2. This sleek black midi skirt can be paired with any top in your closet.
3. The SKIMS T-shirt that associate lifestyle editor Andrea has in every color.
4. Striped pants that don’t look like you stepped out in pajamas.
5. A personalized jewelry box for traveling with your fave baubles.
6. The one and only… Hydro Flask.
7. A cool girl-approved candle to warm up your space.
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HAVE A CUP OF COPPER COW COFFEE.
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You haven’t lived until you’ve tried Vietnamese coffee. Especially the sustainable sourced kind from Debbie Wei Mullin (she/her), founder + CEO of Copper Cow Coffee—a brand on a mission to bring serious sourcing and playful pouring to coffee drinkers across the U.S. “I founded Copper Cow in 2016 to support sustainable farming practices in Vietnam, the world’s second-largest coffee exporter, and bring the Vietnamese coffee I grew up drinking to coffee lovers around the country,” she says. “We’ve always taken sourcing very seriously, and recently converted our farms into Vietnam’s first-ever certified organic coffee farms.”
While we wait for Copper Cow Coffee to hit even more grocery stores across the country early next year, Debbie is holding us off by sharing her story, some words of wisdom, and a tasty Vietnamese treat below.
So, what exactly inspired your company?
Copper Cow was inspired by my Vietnamese-American heritage—my mom is Vietnamese, my dad is Jewish, and I grew up in Los Angeles—and my experience working as a Supply Chain Analyst at the World Bank improving supply chains to reduce poverty in developing countries. It was during my time at the World Bank that I started thinking about starting my own company built on sustainable supply chain principles and serious sourcing. I launched Copper Cow out of my sister’s garage in 2016, drawing on my supply chain experience to source the highest quality beans from Vietnamese farmers and marry them with flavors from real herbs and spices that we know and love like cinnamon, vanilla, lavender, peppermint, and more. Eight years later, you can find us in over 2k stores including Whole Foods, Target, and Walmart, and we’ve invested over $100k into supporting sustainable farming practices in Vietnam, where we pay farmers over 2x the market rate—and we’re just getting started!
What do you hope people will experience when trying your products?
I hope that people will experience a moment of joy and appreciation for a great cup of Vietnamese coffee. Copper Cow is intentionally approachable, and we welcome everyone—from coffee aficionados to newbies alike—to enjoy our coffee. Our flavors are fun and real (nothing funky or artificial!), and we don’t take ourselves too seriously. At the end of the day, we’re here to offer our customers great coffee while doing good for our people and planet along the way.
Were there any challenges you faced in creating the brand?
There have definitely been unique challenges that I’ve had to navigate as a woman-owned (and AAPI-owned) business. A major challenge I’ve faced is raising capital; only 2% of woman-owned companies have venture funding, and Copper Cow is proudly part of that (much too small) 2% figure. But getting to this point was not easy and it took a lot of time to find investors that understood my business. Despite some frustrating meetings (once, I even met with an investor who suggested I expand our line to Guatemalan coffee!), I finally found a group of investors that truly believed in me and in Copper Cow’s mission. They’ve been a huge reason why we’ve been able to scale and grow into new retailers and homes across the country.
Do you have any advice for women who want to start their own food biz?
Don’t be afraid to press go and get your product out there, see if the market wants what you are thinking! I believe women are some of the best product/sales/marketing leaders because we have a unique view of the market. Fun fact: Over 70% of food and beverage purchases are made by women!
Last but not least: We gotta know a fave recipe of yours!
I love to cook and entertain with Vietnamese-inspired dishes. I really like doing slight twists that make the authentic street food feel elevated. That’s why I’m sharing the recipe for my Banh Mi Bites which are always a crowd pleaser.
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INGREDIENTS:
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 bunch green onions, diced
- 1 cup of cilantro, chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp of sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp of high heat cooking oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
Garnish
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup of basil, chopped
- ¼ cup of cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup of seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 fresh baguette
- Mayonnaise to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients (except oil) and mix well; form into small 1 in. balls with hands. Pour shallot oil into a skillet on medium-high heat and cook meatballs for about 5-7 min. on each side, turning once until browned. Place cooked meatballs onto a paper towel-lined plate. Meatballs can be made up to two days ahead of serving, just warm them up on a baking tray in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-7 min.
Assembly: Coat grated carrots, cucumber, and herbs with vinegar and set aside. Cut baguette across its center (like you would a large sandwich), then coat the insides with mayonnaise. Then, cut it into 1 in. slices. Stack cucumber, carrots, one meatball, and herbs between each baguette slice and secure with a toothpick. Enjoy!
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