Hey! It’s Doone, your hype girl in business. This one goes out to Matthew Perry - aka Chandler Bing - who brought the world so much joy and laughter 🤍

Today we’re covering 👇

• How to prevent co-founder drama

• Our Majic Dilemma: you’ve got a hot piece of press, what next? 

• This week’s grant (check out our LIVE grant doc)

• News of the week: hot off the press

• & ways I can help you this week 💕

Preventing co-founder drama 🎭

In the world of business, finding that perfect harmony with a co-founder can sometimes feel like a real struggle. Yet, what if the secret to a successful co-founder relationship isn't about finding the perfect person but more about how you choose to navigate the journey together? We recently caught up with Breanna Lane, the mother and business partner of the mind behind Glossy Boys, 13-year-old Lucas Lane. She spilled the tea on exactly how a positive lens has totally transformed their co-founder experience.

Breanna is a firm believer that one of the quickest paths to resentment in any co-founder relationship is a lack of clearly defined expectations. Not knowing who's responsible for what or where you're heading can lead to a chaotic journey. I can so relate. As entrepreneurs you wear a lot of different hats, it’s so important to make sure your responsibilities are distinct.

Secondly, let’s take a second to focus on the "language" co-founders develop between each other. Even when your co-founder's quirks sometimes drive you up the wall, there's always room to put on your positive lens. Your soft handle. You get to choose how to show up in this partnership, don’t you? So focus on creating a positive language which’ll in turn lead to a positive dynamic. Ta-da!

Lastly & similarly, it’s all about honing in on that “and” attitude. In the world of Glossy Boys, there's no room for "either/or." It's all about "AND." Breanna's philosophy teaches us that you don't need to compromise your personality or strengths in a co-founder relationship. Instead, celebrate both your co-founder's talents AND your own. We can all do with a bit more ✨and✨.

Listen to Breanna on the podcast →

Majic Dilemma: you’re a Vogue-certified “trendsetter”… What next? ✨

Picture this: your brand, once a well-kept secret, is suddenly in the spotlight. Your product has caught the attention of the media, and you find your business right in the middle of a PR moment. It’s cool, exhilarating, but most of all, it’s also a ✨golden opportunity✨.

In the world of entrepreneurship, the chance to shine brightly in the PR spotlight is a valuable currency. But, what do you do once the media spotlight is on you? How can you turn this moment into lasting success and growth for your business? This is exactly what our Majic member, Elysia, asked herself as Meke Baby featured as a Vogue Trendsetter this week.

Here's what the Majic group-chat had to say 💭 

1. Share the Excitement on Socials: as soon as the feature is out, make sure to share it across all your social media platforms again and again - and then again! (& boost the announcement with ads) bonus points for a reaction post!

2. Press Release: if there’s one thing we know, press = more press. Email as many journalists as you can, specifically those talking about content in your niche, & mention your Vogue feature in the subject title

3. You’ve Got Mail: reach out to your email subscribers to share the news and make them a part of your success story - this is social proof that goes along way with your loyal fans and customers

4. Update Your Website & Bio: Enhance your website by adding a dedicated section or banner prominently showcasing your Vogue feature and also mention it in your IG bio; it’s all about credibility

5. Jump On The Train: use the momentum to pitch yourself to various blogs in your niche (in this case google “top blogs for mums”), this could create a real opportunity to directly reach your consumer

Join Majic and stay in-the-know with our girls’ group chat →

• Issa Rae has founded this sparkling new business

• Bye bye Hello Bello, by Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard

• DYK restaurants & cafe’s have started banning influencers?

• Google to pay female execs $1.1M in gender bias suit

• Kylie Jenner is launching her fashion brand Khy tomorrow

• Meanwhile Kim expands Skims with a menswear line

• Amazon is making a TV show about WHO? & I can’t wait

• Icelandic women (including PM) strike over gender pay gap

• Social e-comm will grow into a $100B market by 2025, jump on!

• ALIAVIA closes $8.7M fund to invest in female founders

• The Pizza Cupcake rolls out into 2000+ Kroger & Target stores

• This DEUX x Chamberlain Coffee collab is a vibe

• Eurg, Black founders received just 0.13% of capital this Q3

• YouTuber Claudia Sulewski has launched her body care biz

This week's grant...

Be quick! The Tory Burch Foundation is taking applications for it’s year-long fellowship program (including a 💸$5,000 grant💸) - closing this Thursday.

This week's lineup...

This week's recommendations...

Ways I can help you this week…

REMOTE 🌴

• Babylist, the leading destination for growing families, is on the hunt of a Head of Legal to help the brand as they scale. Know someone?

• YouthForia are on the lookout for Senior Manager of Influence and goodness me, it sounds like a vibe. Learn more here

NYC 🗽

• Restaurant marketing & commerce platform BentoBox is hiring for a Product Manager to lead the integration squad, apply directly here.

• Magic Spoon: the high protein, keto-friendly cereal brand is looking for a world-class Head of Growth to join the team. More here.

• Zola, where today’s couples are getting married, is hiring a Senior Manager of B2B marketing ($124-$140,000) - more info here.

That’s a wrap! Hit reply to this email if you want to see your brand featured in our upcoming Cyber Weekend Guide 💌