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partnered with volv: new members from merit, headspace, food 52 et. al; spotlight tembe denton-hurst; opps at frama, pendry hotel; events with libi project & gunkyard; discount for newsletter workshop
we have insta! follow along @saloonnieres
new member welcome!
more amazing members have joined us! grateful to have Merit, Headspace, Maude, Future:Net, Food 52, Phaidon, Cultural Counsel, Hakea Swim, Swurl, Rococo Advisory, and Outstanding in the Field with us, among others.
we got some very sweet mentions since our last newsletter, thanks to
here and here, as well as endorsements from Substackers , , , and newsletters , , and .updated members list here so you can always get a sense of who you might be able to connect with through saloon!
about the sponsor: volv
Volv is a Snapchat-backed social news app that consolidates the most important, viral, and interesting content from around the web into 9-second stories that you can scroll through like social media. Users call it “TikTok for smart people” using Volv as a primary social media channel to discover quality content that they wouldn’t have accessed otherwise.
They’re offering a code to saloon members to get Volv Premium free for a month: VOLSAL (code expires Aug. 18). They’re launching a new platform to help writers get discovered and go “intelligently viral.” Journalists and newsletter writers can claim a verified channel on Volv to publish 9-second article summaries of their content.
The waitlist currently includes journalists from Forbes, CNN, and Vice. You can sign up for their waitlist here.
member spotlight: tembe denton-hurst
Tembe Denton-Hurst is the author of Homebodies, a writer at
and The Strategist, and biscuit wife @sundays.only.something you read/saw recently you enjoyed: I'm obsessed with Lady in the Lake right now. The characterization is brilliant and the cinematography is beautiful.
you love when this happens: Random acts of kindness. I still think about the time a stranger held a parking space for us on a busy street in Midtown.
last thing you bought irl: Lots of books. I'm in a two-person book club with
this month and we're reading If An Egyptian Cannot Speak English. I was in Ridgewood eating lunch and decided to go to a few bookstores I'd mentioned in my NYC book merch roundup. I ended up stopping by Mil Mundos and Topos, both of which I recommend.life hack: Go to the gym as soon as you get up. Don't think about it, just put your clothes on and go.
upcoming dinner reservation? Fausto with my friend Carrie. We try to go once a quarter.
what are you doing this weekend? Delivering biscuits with my fiancée for our business Sundays Only.
jobs & gig opportunities
Frama is hiring a graphic designer. The position is part-time (2 days/week) in their Copenhagen office. Details here.
allover apparel is currently looking for a social media manager on a contract-basis to help manage our social media channels. Deets on the job: developing and executing a content strategy and maintaining a consistent weekly posting schedule to expand our social media following. Remote. Contract length: 3-6 months, 10-15 hours per week. Interest in outdoor activities or the outdoor industry would be a plus! Contact Emma Rosse: rosse.emma@gmail.com.
A. Potts is looking for volunteers for their NYFW presentation on 9/6, so if you or anyone you know is in the early stages of breaking into the fashion industry let me know! They’re the best team I’ve ever worked with—so cool and fun and caring and invested. They’re like a little family and I could not recommend anyone more for a NYFW internship. Email Sophie Smith soapysmith@me.com.
Tembe Denton-Hurst is looking for an illustrator, think New Yorker style cartoons! Contact tembe.dentonhurst@nymag.com.
partnership opps
If anyone is covering Sundance 2025, Liv Glod might be able to help you out with accommodations. I’m the PR & Marketing Manager for Pendry Park City who are starting to plan activations, hostings, etc. Wanted to be sure to open up any opportunities to this group first. Feel free to email liv.glod@pendry.com or oliviaglod@gmail.com.
Venue available for pop-up dinner events on Aug. 30 and Sept. 26 at dear friend books. Email juliafharrison@gmail.com if you’re interested!
available for hire
Shannon Maldonado is looking for freelance opportunities starting in October; experience in retail consulting, creative direction, product curation, design and marketing. Email helloyowie@gmail.com.
Gemmarosa Ryan is an artist, writer, and recipe developer based in NYC looking to meet and work on new teams and sets. Experienced in pre/post production, editorial work, copy/creative writing, and food styling (currently working at Food52). If you are interested in collaborating, check out my creative portfolio or my Substack
. You can also find me on IG @gemmarosaa.Isabel Butler is a photographer! style is on the documentary side, shooting candidly with natural light. I love shooting food, people, people with projects they’re passionate about. also down to shoot events and a lot of other things, just don’t wanna shoot your wedding <3. I’d love to be more involved with brands/small businesses/etc!! I also feel amazing, creative, productive, and most helpful when I get to help chefs prep, cook, serve, and also photograph the product of that. I’m based in the hudson valley but happy to make my way down to nyc! checkkk out my work if you wishhh (here).
events
The Libi Project is hosting their fifth Culinary Industry Night on Sept. 16 at 6:30pm at Bin Bin Sake.
- is hosting a veryyyy sick concert and anniversary party with Secret Riso Club on Aug. 15. Obviously it’s in Bushwick. Details here and tickets here.
discounts
Alicia Kennedy, who writes
is hosting a newsletter workshop series. There will be two sessions per month for September, October, and November, and saloon members exclusively can use code 52L59CF for $10 off. More info here.
saloon fyi:
as announced in our last post, we’re offering a saloon incentive: 1-month comped subscription for 3 nominations. stipulations being they’re someone who works in food/bev, media/pr, fashion/beauty, and you know them well enough to have their email ;)
we’ve opened our newsletter to allow general public to submit opportunities/events/info to saloon! those details live on our home page, under post in saloon!
another mention for our Instagram @saloonnieres
classifieds
Ruby Kaur is looking for a new home in Sonoma County. Envisioning living in community, somewhere to grow plants/tend land, and a wood stove. Calling in a housing miracle, and getting connected to an opportunity through my wonderful web of humans. Prefer Sebastopol/Occidental area but open to the right fit! Contact through Instagram DM @ruby_kaur.
Campbell Reid is looking for housing in Brooklyn through October! Sub-$1900/month, email jcampbellreid@gmail.com.
Abigail Shipps is looking for a 2-bed lease in Brooklyn or Manhattan beginning Oct. 1. Email abigail.shipps@gmail.com with leads!
John Grund is looking for a 3-bed apartment in Clinton Hill/Crown Heights/Bed-Stuy-ish, Sept. 1/Oct. 1, ~$4000. Email jgrund17@gmail.com with leads!
Amber Smith is looking for housing in London! Email alsmith@sewanee.edu with leads.
we’re looking for more brands and creatives to join our community! please reach out by emailing juliafharrison@gmail.com.