Read, Shake, Appreciate #4
Welcome to Read, Shake, Appreciate! This is your weekly round-up of words that made me feel inspired, songs that made me shake my ass, and people who I think deserve some spotlight.
This week I’m reading:
I probably won’t share articles all too often but this one caught my attention earlier this week (that Google algorithm really knows it can show me anything to do with Lizzo and I’ll probably click):
https://amp.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/20/billie-eilish-lorde-lizzo-women-music-industry-fame
I’m incredibly thankful anytime a public figure gets honest about how existing in the social media era has impacted them mentally. For a long time we’ve been having conversations about mental health on social media whilst avoiding the reality of how social media itself affects our mental health. The fact that the biggest artists on the planet are having this conversation is a big deal. I especially appreciate this article highlighting how the intersections of an artist’s identity will add even more layers to their experience of life online.
This week I’m shaking to:
Rumors by Lizzo ft. Cardi B… duh
Did you really expect it to be anything else?
This week I’m appreciating:
Venetia La Manna
A fair fashion campaigner and podcaster, Venetia’s content is an absolutely perfect place to start for anyone wanting to learn more about ethical and sustainable fashion. She tells it how it is when it comes to fast fashion’s impact on people and the planet, while still managing to stay accessible and uplifting af. A true blessing to the internet.
You can find her interview series podcast All The Small Things here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-the-small-things/id1287395967
And if you’re looking for a listen that’s all about fair fashion, you can also check out another podcast that Venetia co-created with fellow fair fashion campaigners Swatee Deepak, Devi Leiper O’Malley and Ruby Johnson:
Thanks for being here friends! I’ll see you next week for an Is It Just Me Or… and if you’re a baller who’s rained $5 down on me this month by signing up as a paid subscriber, I’ll see you mid-week for a One Minute Reminder! Love! 💜