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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Dear Haters, CultureCon Is Not To Blame For Your Shiny Object Syndrome (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 18, 2026

    Turning A Trash Bag Into Treasure - Liris Crosse and The Power Of Reintroducing Yourself (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 7, 2026

    Here's How Your Brand Can Avoid A US Open Debacle (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Critical tone

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    <img alt="tennis racket and ball on field" class="sizing-normal" height="2541" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542144582-1ba00456b5e3?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHx0ZW5uaXN8ZW58MHx8fHwx

  4. Issue · Aug 27, 2026

    Pitch Request: I’m Walking Down The Aisle… (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    <img alt="two gold-colored rings on paper" class="sizing-normal" height="3456" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1553915632-175f60dd8e36?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHx3Z

  5. Issue · Aug 20, 2026

    Samyra Made Me Spend $90 I Wouldn’t Have At JCPenney During A Spending Freeze (opens the original)

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    Key Notes:Key Read: Root Therapy: How to Love Your Hair (And Find Yourself) - Corynne L. Corbett and Felicia LeatherwoodKey Listen: The Cult Of Dark Tourism- Sounds Like A CultKey Watch: Heart & Hustle Houston - They better get a season three! I can’t take that cliffhanger! </

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