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Get out of a hairy situation. 💇♀️ If you’re bored of your bob already, here’s a survival guide on growing out your locks.
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EDUCATION: History repeats itself, whether we want it to or not. 📚 Tomorrow is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision—where SCOTUS ruled that racial segregation in U.S. public schools were unconstitutional. But today, recent research shows that school segregation has only been getting worse over the last 30 years, mainly due to residential segregation. Meaning: It’ll take a lot more than tackling the education system to address the issue altogether. Orgs like Brown’s Promise are already on it, but a change in policy (or two or three) would help tremendously, too.
BEAUTY: Got you blushin’. 🤭 Ready to meet your cheeks’ new BFF? Enter: boyfriend blush from TikTok, the perf trend to try for that gorg summer flush. This look mimics your natural cheek color after a workout or a sweet compliment, applying product not just on the cheeks, but also blending downwards and towards the temples. We suggest opting for shades like bright baby pinks or warm rusty reds, and checking out Glossier’s bestselling Cloud Paint, this cult-fave NARS find, and Milani’s affordable must-have to get that radiant, upbeat glow.
PLUS, THIS PALETTE FOR ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
CAREER: Crash and burn(out). If you have a remote/hybrid job like us, then you know all too well that WFH burnout is real AF. Good thing we got tips to fight it, huh? First, make a list of what you love and hate to do personally + professionally. (Then, prioritize what matters most.) Don’t forget to move your body around, and give it plenty of rest. Next, stop working every ~25 minutes and take a little brain break. When in office (or over Zoom), bring back the chit-chat among colleagues. Definitely dive into “Do Not Disturb” mode outside of work hours, and take your PTO and sick leave—or else! Last but not least, remember that you’re doing great. 🫶
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• We’re not gatekeeping—this is our new fave sports bra. 👀*
• Talk about a major flare-up. ☀️
• A girl has her needs—and these are ours.
• From teen to doctor. 🎓
• What’s in your friend dictionary?
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After 13 years in NYC, I recently relocated to Denver. While my husband, dog, and I are absolutely loving the glow up from a one-bedroom apartment to a three-bedroom house with a yard (!!!), settling in has been a challenge because we’ll only be here for a couple of months. Luckily, I’ve found a few renter-friendly luxuries to make my temporary housing feel more like home. The best part? We can take everything with us when it’s time to move… again. 🥲
1. Cordless lamps: Why does it seem like an unwritten rule that all rentals have either bad lighting, not enough outlets, or both? This dynamic little duo of battery-powered lamps solves both problems. I’ve used these outside for al fresco dining, to brighten up a dingy kitchen, and pretty much anywhere else a cord can’t reach. My fave place to use them? The bathroom, so I can avoid the harshness of the dreaded Big Light when I’m getting ready for bed after a long day.
2. Over-the-door hooks: Ok, I know you’re thinking, “Ma’am, you said little luxuries and you’re giving us hooks?” But hear me out! Luxury to me is feeling completely at ease and comfortable wherever you are, and nothing makes me feel more at ease than a clutter-free space with everything in its proper place. These super slender (and inexpensive) over-the-door hooks fit absolutely anywhere, which means I can use them for hanging purses in a closet with no shelves, sling them over a glass shower door to hang towels in a bathroom with no rack, and even over the back door to hold coats and dog leashes in a make-shift mudroom.
3. Digital photo frame: I’ve actually gifted this Aura frame at least three times and it’s always a huge hit. It wasn’t until the move that I finally got one for myself and I don’t know why I waited so long! I love the slender, minimal frame, and how it’s perfect for making a space feel like your own without setting up a full-on gallery wall. Plus, it’s a great way for friends and fam on both coasts to share pics and vids with us so we still feel connected, no matter where in the world we might be.
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What’s the deal with egg donation? Sure, we’ve heard of it, but we’re not exactly sure on how it all works. (And considering the first study ever was done last year about some of the complexities involved, we’d like to know more ASAP!) Which is why we asked Aisha Lewis (she/her), president of Everie—a full-service egg donor program—all about it. We’ll go ahead and let Aisha egg-splain the rest.
What is Everie, and why was it created?
Everie is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive fresh and frozen egg donor program which encourages known donation as the clear choice for donors and intended parents. Traditionally, egg banks keep both donors and recipients in the dark on their match, creating a detached experience for something that is so deeply personal. Our proprietary Mutual Match™ process gives recipient parents and egg donors an equal say in their match, so donors can have a voice in who is receiving their genetics and remain involved with the family.
Through our NorthStar affiliate Circle Surrogacy, we saw that over 90% of egg donations in the last six years were requested to be known between recipient parents and egg donors, which informed our launch in 2023.
Tell us about egg donation. How does it work? What does it feel like?
Egg donation is when a woman goes through an egg retrieval process for recipient parents, who then create embryos to build their family. The process typically takes ~three months for frozen donations and four to six months for fresh donations from start to finish. The average number of eggs retrieved in a single donation ranges from 10-20. Healthy, fertile women in their 20s have hundreds of thousands of viable eggs, so these retrievals don’t come close to taking all of them and won’t interfere with a woman’s fertility or ability to have children in the future.
The retrieval procedure itself is about 20 minutes long. The donor is sedated while the eggs are retrieved using an ultrasound probe and suction needle. The recovery is usually just a couple of days and mimics period symptoms like bloating, cramping, and light spotting.
What’s the prep process?
Potential egg donors must first complete an application and undergo a routine medical screening—they’ll share detailed information about themselves, their health, and their blood-related family, personality traits, hobbies, talents, goals, an introductory video, and pictures. Once approved, we help match a donor with chosen parents through Mutual Match™. The donor then preps their body for egg retrieval by giving herself at-home hormonal injections beginning on the second day of their next menstrual cycle. Most women will administer these injections at home for about 10-13 days. These injections stimulate ovaries with follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH), resulting in more follicle growth and more than one mature egg ready for retrieval. Over the course of this phase, the donor has regular doctors appointments so their medical team can monitor FSH levels and ensure the dosage and growth look good.
How do you become an egg donor? What are the qualifications?
The process for becoming an Everie egg donor includes a pre-qualification application form, meeting with our team, and screening process. From there, donors will decide the best egg donation cycle and type for them. Qualifications include age, medical history, and ability to travel. You can also view all of our requirements here.
How much are egg donors usually paid?
Payment differs from organization to organization, but at Everie, we provide first-time donors $9k. We want donors to feel adequately compensated for their time, energy, and commitment for helping others. We believe in equitable compensation and see value in all kinds of traits and characteristics.
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
There are tens of thousands of donor-conceived children in the U.S., many of whom are or will be curious about their origins as they get older. Our program is a direct response to the growing number of people who want more options when it comes to navigating their fertility journey. We firmly believe that known donation is the future of egg donor services, and are leading a transformative change in the industry by prioritizing transparency, fostering emotional connections, and giving equal care to donors, recipients, and donor-conceived children.
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