Delightfully Random Recommendations: August Edition

Aug 03, 2025

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Happy August! I’m pressing pause on the newsletter for a few weeks—because (yes, I’ll keep saying it) even solopreneurs need a summer break. Or better yet: especially solopreneurs do.

Before I go, I’ve pulled together a few gems I think you’ll enjoy. Let me know what you think—and as always, send me yours!

🗞️ The Newspaper that hired ChatGPT

🎧 Why do we still ignore women's pain? It's infuriating, but this podcast offers hope.

🗞️ When AI takes over music

📺 If you haven’t watched this White house mystery, you’re missing out.

🎧 Who's buying up vet and dental companies?

📚 Based on many recommendations, I just started my summer reading with this. I'm up to the challenge to finish it by the time school starts. If you're looking for ideas, here is a great list (which includes a different Barbara Kingsolver read).

📺 More fun summer escapism. I have gone down some serious late 1800's rabbit holes, learning a lot about NYC mansions and Dollar Princeses.

🗞️ I’m setting a goal to minimize my online returns.

And lastly, if you're looking to think about your business... revisit these Unconventional Entrepreneur classics.

Why you must take some rest.

Thinking through your business models.

Embrace reinvention.

Whose in your inner boardroom?

Enjoy!

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