Hey friend,
Summertime is in full effect. A season to be spontaneous, soak up some vitamin D in nature, and enjoy fun linkups with your loved ones.
As we step into the warmer days and longer nights, let’s envision what it means to share your unique gifts with the world around you.
The energy of summer invites us to explore new connections, nurture bonds that fill your cup, and lead with curiosity.
In this issue
Featured Summer Book Recs: From romantic novels to professional development and wellness reads.
Upcoming Community Events: Chronically Online Creator Summit (keep reading for an exclusive discount code), Living Out Loud with Pride & Presence, + Networking Mixers
Resource Corner: New AI tools for work, play, and growth
🪴 Featured Reads
Only for the Week - Natasha Bishop
Imagine going to your sister’s wedding in Tulum—where the groom is your ex—and into a strictly weeklong fling with the best man, Rome. A sweet-and-spicy Black romance you won't want to put down this summer.
Black Buck - Mateo Askaripour
Black Buck follows Darren, an unambitious twenty-two-year-old Starbucks barista and former Bronx Science valedictorian, whose life upends when a chance encounter with a charismatic tech CEO lands him a spot on the elite sales team at NYC's hottest startup. A sharp, satirical ride you won't want to put down.
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - Deepak Chopra
Based on the natural laws that govern all of creation, this book shatters the myth that success is the result of hard work, meticulous planning, and relentless ambition. Packed with enduring wisdom and steps you can put into practice immediately, I always find myself returning to this one.
🗓️ Upcoming Community Events
Summer is the season for exploration. And growth doesn't pause when the temperature rises. As the warm days roll in, community-led spaces offer the perfect chance to keep learning, reflecting, and investing in yourself.
Here are a few virtual events worth carving out time for:
In celebration of Social Media Day, this virtual summit gathers brand marketers, agency pros, creators, and influencer marketing experts for a full day of real talk on building sustainable careers utilizing social media.
Use code: ALBRINA50 for 50% off your ticket
In celebration of Pride, this free virtual gathering invites us to reflect on how we show up in groups—where we hide, where we overextend, and where we can let ourselves be supported.
Presented by Andrew Yeung, this June Tech Mixer brings together hundreds of founders, operators, and investors for an evening of sunset views, conversations, and connections at an iconic NYC venue.
Check out the links above the event descriptions to learn more.
🛠️ Resource Corner
AI tools to explore for work, play, and growth.
This month's issue is a reminder to pause, soak up the good feels while still pouring into your self-development as a leader, professional, and creative.
Take what resonates, bookmark what you'll need later, and be warm with yourself as we step into the second half of the year. ✨
If this installment spoke to you, pass it along to a friend or colleague who needs it. 🙂
With love + intention,
Albrina M.
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