Here’s to the power of shared ambition
Hey friends,
Ever notice that weird, uniquely powerful thing that happens when women come together? There is an unmistakable alchemy, a quiet yet unshakable force; it's always a great reminder for me that our strength is not just in what we accomplish alone but in how we show up for each other.
This is a moment to honour that power and acknowledge how we push forward, not just as individuals but as a collective. We uplift, advocate, and celebrate. We make space, knowing that success is never a solo act. We fight for each other's dreams as fiercely as our own. And in doing so, we rewrite the rules of what is possible. Here's to the power of shared ambition. I see you. Keep going.
To the ones who lift, lead, and love without limits. To the future, we are building together: one that is bold and beautifully ours.
With admiration (and a toast to every woman forging her own path!),
Emily @ Hard Copy
Your Recommendations
📺 Watch
Romcom alert! In Picture This, struggling photographer Pia (Simone Ashley of Bridgerton fame!) is told she'll find true love and career success within the next five dates she goes on. With her sister's wedding looming and her family playing matchmaker, her ex soon reappears, throwing her life into chaos. (Prime)
Vermiglio is a stunning film set in a remote village in 1944. The arrival of Pietro, a deserter, into the family of the local teacher, and of course falls for the teacher’s eldest daughter. (AppleTV+)
Haters will hate, but With Love, Meghan is just as soothing, mindless, and comfortable as I’d hoped it would be. (Netflix)
PS if you loved Parasite from Bong Joon-ho and feel like leaving the house, go check out his latest film Mickey 17, available in theatres now.
🎧 Listen
Montreal-based musicians Helena Deland and Ouri teamed up to form Hildegard for an impressive, jazzy, and gentle R&B album, JOUR 1596. The vibes are very Hard Copy-coded.
Imagine you’re standing on a rocky shoreline and the sun has just set. The tip of your nose is cold, and your eyes struggle to adjust to the shrinking orange line just beyond the horizon. The mass of dark blue sky expands above you while you listen to the waves crash against the boulders. That’s what Darkside’s latest album Nothing feels like. Expansive, hypnotic.
Your Hard Copy March playlist is here and aptly titled not NOT unhinged. Our latest podcast Quiet Company is for those seeking a few moments of calm. It's fresh and mega-comforting, and is a totally different experience than our hilarious current-events and pop cultural podcast. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!
📚 Read
Quite a mélange for you this week:
Sucker Punch by Scaachi Koul: a collection of essays that are witty, heartfelt, guttural, cutting, and filled with dark humour.
All Our Tomorrows Amy DeBellis: dive into the lives of three Gen Z women in near-future New York City as they try to find fulfillment in a world that feels doomed.
I’ll Have What She’s Having Chelsea Handler: true to form, Chelsea’s essays are simple, reflective, and fun. Palatable, light-hearted fare.
🛁 Indulge
My wish list this week is what I like to call comfort-maxxing. How can I make the best of the few quiet moments that I have? This weekend, it will be with cozy loungewear, a luxe face mask, designer soaps, and a gardening book. That's right, with 2 weeks left until spring, I'm already making big plans for my outdoor spaces! A girl needs something to look forward to...
Robe, Tekla. Loungewear separates, Eliza Faulkner. Slippers (men’s sizing!), Denver Hays. The Art of Outdoor Living, Scott Shrader. Collagen face mask, Mario Badescu. Hand soap, Loewe. Candle, Homecoming. Blanket, Tuck. Body brush, The Detox Market.