Hello, new (or old) friend!
I’m Becky Mollenkamp. There’s nothing particularly special or interesting about me. In fact, I’ve always thought of myself as quite boring.
When asked to choose a color to describe my personality, someone once said “beige.” (That one hurt.)
Even so, I somehow randomly stumbled into a somewhat sizable social media following of nearly 40k combined (nearly half of which come from one spot, Threads).
Even more accidentally, I found myself in the role of “influencer” (I just threw up in my mouth a little 🤢).
I never thought anyone would care about my musings, let alone random things I use and love. But here we are. And I gotta be honest—it’s so much fun!
Truly, I’ve never had more fun on social media than in the last few months of just talking about the shit I love and having others say they love it too.
What to expect
In this free newsletter, I’ll share things I actually use and love in my personal and professional lives. Books I read, clothes I wear, makeup/skincare I like, household items I find useful, business tools or groups I enjoy, etc.
It will be random. Don’t expect any rhyme or reason to the cadence or content of this newsletter. 🤣 This is really just for fun.
I don’t expect to email more than once a week (and likely far less often). Basically, you’ll hear from me when inspiration strikes—meaning, when I find something else that I love and want to share.
I’ll use affiliate links (meaning I’ll get a little payback from the company for sharing something with you; it won’t change the price for you), but do not think that affects what I’m sharing.
If you don’t know me, please know this: My values are more important to me than ANYTHING. Those values include honesty and integrity. I will only share things that I honestly use and love.
Pinky swear. 🤙
Who this is for
This may be a newsletter you’ll enjoy if…
You are a feminist who cares *a lot* about equity and social justice. (No “white moderate” or “good white liberal” BS allowed here.)
If you’re a fat, peri- or menopausal person who rejects diet culture.
You don’t really care about fashion and beauty stuff, but are interested in practical clothes and makeup/skincare that is not expensive, works, and makes you feel a teensy bit less meh about your body.
You read (and listening counts!), but aren’t one of those read-20-books-a-month BookTok folks, and are interested in a mix of business, feminism, and easygoing romance stuff.
Own a business and want to know about tools that actually help and aren’t the icky hustle culture, bro marketing shit.
Are a parent who loves your child more than anything but finds parenting completely exhausting.
Want a nice home, but also aren’t able or willing to spend a fortune to decorate and don’t give a shit about keeping up with the Joneses (they suck).
Hate “influencers” with picture-perfect Instas and bodies, but still love finding cool new shit that can make your life a little better.
Don’t find me super annoying on social media.
If I end up with 20 subscribers who aren’t friends, I’ll be in a state of shock 🤣
Let’s do this!
If you’re still here, wow! Thank you. I really hope you dig this newsletter. If you haven’t already, subscribe (there’s only a free option, so don’t worry, I’m not asking for money!).
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