Thursday Press #143: Why did no one tell me this?
[1 AUG 2024] Lifestyle Edition Vol. 026
Hey friend, will you forgive me?
Last week was “technically” supposed to be July's roundup of what I've been learning and loving, but I just had too much to share.
And somehow it didn't even feel like the end of July?!?!
So here we are on the 1st of August and actually? Kinda perfect timing to reflect on the past month before moving into the next.
I know the year's halfway point already passed, but I'm taking August as my restart. But before I do, here's what's been going on in July…
WHAT I'M LEARNING
We're in the final push stages of finishing up my brand spankin' new website — and all the things coming along with it:
New lead magnets
An entire shop with updated products
New branding + brand messaging
And while I'm SUPER DUPER STOKED, it's also been a lot of work.
No one quite prepares you for the tedium of creating and setting up product delivery, but at this point, I've got it down to a system.
✔️ Product created
✔️ Delivery method set up
✔️ Thrivecart checkout setup
✔️ Flodesk segment created
✔️ Zap from Thrivecart to Flodesk
✔️ Delivery email workflow in Flodesk
✔️ Showit product sales page + links
WHEW. Now multiply that by at least 20.
Despite the work, I do think Thrivecart and Flodesk make for a very functional and effective tech stack for online business owners.
Aaaannnddd while I was digging around in Zapier, I saw that one of the triggers for Thrivecart zaps was if a user visited the checkout page but didn't complete the sale
Did someone say abandoned cart sequence workaround???
If this is old news, sorry. Apparently I'm behind the times with a lot of things, including the ability to customize your DM reaction emojis in Instagram…
Yeah… took me wayyyyy too long to notice that, and I still haven't updated mine.
I need to revisit @torisprankel's philosophy on power emojis first…
WHAT I'M LOVING
Favorite Book: I finally read Emily Henry's Funny Story and it might take the number 2 slot on my ranking of her books. Gave me all the good warm and fuzzies and some laughs to boot, but nothing will beat Happy Place for me.
For a nonfiction rec, highly highly recommend Cultish by Amanda Montell. I'm not a big nonfic girl, but I was devouring this. Super fascinating read and I can't wait to pick up more of her stuff.
Favorite Watch: IDK about you, but movies in the theater haven't quite been scratching the same itch for me as they once did. But the new Twisters movie puts that to shame because it really is the summer blockbuster.
Whether you're going for Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, or in hopes of seeing a cow sucked into a swirling vortex of natural disaster (no spoilers!), it's worth a watch!
Favorite Desk Tunes: Teeeechnically, this would have to be a favorite watch, but my favorite thing to have on while I work lately is the Olympics!!!
It's honestly the perfect combination of action and downtime. My fav sports to watch at the moment are surfing, equestrian, and gymnastics (obvi). Tell me what you're loving so I can join in on the fun!
Favorite Purchase: Fun cups are having their moment with me right now. I can't believe I'm admitting this, but a cutesy little cup with a glass straw (important!!!) really does make a world of difference for my morning smoothie and/or coffee.
Here's the current lineup:
Favorite Coffee Order: After going blueberry picking with some friends, I made some blueberry syrup that's been absolutely perfect for summery, slightly sweet iced lattes!
And of course, here's this month's favorite cat picture:
No one tell him the curtain is see-through, he loves to “hide” under it.
BTW — I'm flirting SO HARD with making a more permanent, ~consistent~ return to posting on IG, but I wanna be intentional with it.
I would LOVE to know who you're absolutely loving on social media rn. Hit reply and let me know!
Peace out girl scout!