GET TO THE POINT Jun 28, 2023 ... Safe piercing education and informationHave you been trying to decide between a helix, an anti-eyebrow, or an Austin bar? Or perhaps you’re interested in trying a daith to relieve stress? Or perhaps you have no idea what we’re talking about? Either way, Cassandra is here for you on International Body Piercing Day. Piercings have long been a rite of passage for young people, and that’s never more true than today, with interest and attitudes around piercings (beyond the earlobe) continuing to ...
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Jun 15, 2023 ... ’ has cropped up in recent chatter. - GOOP GIFT GUIDE - Catching the media's attention across both sides of the pond, Goop has made headlines yet again for its controversial offerings. When it comes to Goop gift ideas, your standard greeting card is hardly going to cut it, and this year, the Gwyneth Paltrow-helmed lifestyle label didn’t ditch its buzzy product picks for Father’s Day, as it dropped a gift guide featuring everything from four-figure jewelry to sex toys for prostate stimulation. In ...
VIRAL NEWS: OLIVIA RODRIGO’S CONCERT, THE ROYAL MYSTERY, & TIKTOK BAN MOVING FORWARD Mar 15, 2024 ... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraFriday is here, which means it’s time for our weekly recap of viral news! This week, building upon Monday’s issue, we’re diving into last Sunday’s Super Bowl ads, part two, to discuss the most anticipated movies of 2024 based on their Super Bowl trailers. Movie fans are sharing their personal rankings of these trailers on TikTok and explaining their levels of excitement (or lack thereof). Let’s jump in! ...
THE RISE OF ALTERNATIVE LEATHERS Jul 24, 2023 ... The latest in eco-friendly fashion From cork to pineapple to mushrooms, plenty of plant-based leathers are available today. Although these alternative leathers – whether they are plastic or plant-based, or both – are marketed as a sustainable alternative to real leather, the jury is still out on their long-term impacts as most of them contain a type of plastic called polyurethane (PU), which could sit in landfills for decades post-use. However, with the plant-based leather market expected to ...
WHAT’S YOUR ENNEAGRAM? Dec 13, 2023 ... place in the world. - ENNEAGRAM TESTS - The Enneagram, the latest personality test to captivate the zeitgeist, goes beyond astrology, offering not just catchy character descriptions but also tools for self-optimization in an era focused on personal growth. Dividing individuals into nine archetypes based on core motivations, desires, and fears, the Enneagram has sparked a growing subculture. In fact, TikTokers like Enneagram with Abbey, aka Your Enneagram BFF, have turned it into a career, guiding ...
TEACHERS TAKE TIME OFF Jun 05, 2023 ... The travel brands showing their appreciation for educators this Summer. Teachers – underpaid, overworked, and not appreciated nearly enough– have found themselves at the front lines of the culture wars. It’s a lot. In fact, more than 2 in 3 Gen Zs agree that “teachers today have too many things to worry about besides just teaching,” as discussed in Cassandra’s Future of Education report. Those worries are only compounded for LGBTQ+ teachers. As another year of teaching in this fraught era draws ...
PEOPLE PLEASERS Jul 11, 2023 ... cursed to repeat back the last few words she hears, and just like their namesake, echoists struggle to have a voice of their own. They ‘echo’ the other person's needs and desires while losing their identity in the drama and emotional chaos of a relationship. Echoism support groups, therapists, and workshops are springing up, and demand for information appears to be increasing. Here, we’re looking at the conversation surrounding this growing trait. - ECHOISM FAQ - What is echoism? Where narcissists ...
VIRAL NEWS: THE FANDOM PARADOX Aug 18, 2023 ... emerged where she described her version of the princess as a leader who doesn't need a prince to save her. On TikTok, some users challenged her comments and opinions, saying that in an effort to make Snow White more feminist, Zegler inadvertently assigned antifeminist sentiment to the character. Others used the viral discourse to defend Zegler —a Latina actor who has already faced racist backlash for her casting in the remake— and highlight this case as an example of how fans are growing accustomed to ...
DISABILITY ADVOCACY PULSE May 30, 2023 ... Spotlighting Social Communities for Disabled Youth Children and adolescents with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and excluded groups in society. But, Gen Z is changing the narrative thanks to their inclusive nature, and their support of brands and organizations who show greater representation in their marketing. Recently, we’ve seen several positive steps forward from global brands looking to increase awareness and champion inclusivity for disabled communities. For example ...
