Covidsomnia = sleep beverage boom bit.ly/39aSddx

2020's wave of pet adoption means 2021 will see a booming market for services focused on pet-owner bonding. bit.ly/2KFvhcT

Last week, I joined an episode of @Stylus_LIVE's Future Thinking podcast with Fiona Atzler, senior director at Egg Strategy. We discussed fundamental consumer needs, and how brands can help people navigate complexity. bit.ly/3aohH6O

The frequent flier scheme will need to be drastically reimagined to suit the new habits of travellers post-pandemic. Could Qatar Airways' student club be the future of air travel loyalty? bit.ly/3o5Wfbm

Be honest: would you try clean wine? bit.ly/3rxB1W9

Analysts have identified functional beverages as a breakout trend for 2021, but without being able to feel a tangible effect, these drinks won't transcend the novelty purchase. Sleep-supporting drinks could make the difference. bit.ly/39aSddx

Soft approaches to hard topics, a return to hedonism, the 15-minute city; these are just some of the new concepts we can expect consumers to adopt as they continue to navigate complexity post-pandemic. bit.ly/3aohH6O

Dreaming of a post-pandemic safari? It might be solar-powered. bit.ly/3rElpAf

One of the things that interests me most about the new breed of sleep-supporting functional beverages is their flavors like lime-grape and blackberry-lemon. bit.ly/39aSddx

Here are four wellness niches from Wellness Institute's 2021 trends list that I'm eager to track this year. bit.ly/3pVPwSX

The best thing about podcasts is when you're in the middle of a conversation and genuinely fascinated yourself. That's how I felt recording this conversation on navigating complexity with Egg Strategy for @Stylus_LIVE bit.ly/3aohH6O

Battery-powered cruise ships? Electric snowmobiles? Meet the future of sustainable travel transport. bit.ly/3rElpAf

Get ready to hear more about breath work and financial wellness in 2021 bit.ly/3pVPwSX

One thought on the NYTimes article that explores whether or not highly-processed food is "addictive": let's be clear about the categories we're discussing. There's a HUGE range of chocolate, pizza and even cookies. Highly-processed is more useful than singling out foods.

Consider me a skeptic when it comes to any type of food labelled "clean". Especially wine. bit.ly/3rxB1W9

As an early follower (and nostalgic blogger), I miss the pre-fame era of The Blonde Salad, but I did enjoy this glimpse from Italics Magazine into just how wide Ferragni's reach is: italicsmag.com/2021/02/17/the…

These three wine brands are trading on their product's healthful connotations - but should they? bit.ly/3rxB1W9

It was impossible not to notice the near-medicalization of self-care in 2020. Get ready to hear even more about it in 2021. bit.ly/3pVPwSX

Four eco-conscious transportation innovations for the travel industry you should know about bit.ly/3rElpAf

If Pino's made shirts, they would 100% be Zizmorcore. And, yes, I can still recite the letter from the ad.