We’ve moved. Ready to rock?
We made the leap to Substack
Hello Wonderful.
Remember us? It’s Amy + Gina, your original gangstas of curation—rounding up the best ideas, people, and things since the early aughts. Our tagline back in the day? ‘We like. You like.’ Nearly a decade later, THE WHAT also thrives on the collective genius of our community. It’s been a minute since we tapped in so thanks for sticking with us. Looking forward to helping you keep your finger on the pulse of what’s poppin.’ Happy New Year.
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THE TECH.
We’re not the only ones who have moved over to Substack. Its co-founder wrote a piece on how the platform is now the most powerful growth machine for creators. We’re noticing a mass migration of founders, thought leaders, and individuals of all stripes and types joining Substack daily. We haven’t seen this kind of shift since 2016 when Instagram hit 500 million users (today they have 2B.) If you are starting a Substack and have no idea where to begin this video is a good place to start.
THE TELLY.
Looking for your next binge-watch now that the holidays are over and Penguin and Squid Games 2 have wrapped? Try Get Millie Black on HBO, an unflinching British crime drama that masterfully weaves identity, family, and cultural history against the grittier landscape of Jamaica. With its fearless protagonist (the outstanding Tamara Lawrance) and layered storytelling (based on the book by Marlon James) it’s a bold reminder that the past always shapes the present in ways we can’t ignore.
THE TRAVEL.
Is it just us or does it feel like a month passed by this week? What we’re really trying to get at here is we need a vacation. Again. Here are seven travel trends that will shape 2025 from the BBC.
THE TOOTSIES.
When winter transforms your feet into dry scaly hooves, it’s Dr. Scholl’s to the rescue. And if you’re experiencing foot pain, neuropathy, or plantar fasciitis, Amy swears by this fabulous foot roller and keeps it under her desk.
And finally, we are thinking about the people of Los Angeles right now. We got a list this morning from our friend Tiffany Shlain in her newsletter, Breakfast @Tiffany’s. Here are ways we can help:
Congrats, ladies! Good to see you here! I'll be happy to recommend you and hope you'll consider it in return! xx
Welcome! I’m newish too and happy you’re here