Hello from Stansted Airport! I’m typing to you on the way to Berlin, to earn my New Country badge from this year’s Birthday List.

From the road I’ve been piecing together the finishing touches for this summer’s Leading Lady campers. There is still a little bit of time left to join us – you can read more about my online confidence camp here.

I’ve also opened registration for two more tea parties, so if you’re in San Francisco or Bristol, I’d love to meet you in person!

This week’s roundup of Sunday Sampling links practically wrote itself. I’ve been reading such captivating and thought-provoking things lately! How about you?

MY FAVOURITE READS LATELY

? the important, voluntary nature of friendship: How Friendships Change in Adulthood < fascinating!

? Sam has one of the coolest jobs ever: she’s a book buying consultant for parents. (ahhhh i know right!) Here is her extensive and beautifully organised master children’s booklist of essential topics from ‘the alphabet’ to ‘understanding differences’.

? Smartphones are the New Cigarettes. OBSESSED with this idea.

?  So surreal to hear two of my favourite people on the same podcast. I adore Kerrin’s idea of redefining cool, and Sarah has this knack for asking just the right questions.

? Still figuring out my “seasons” of work, of intentional hustle, as Jen calls it! Love this concept.

? You know I’m crazy for personality quizzes. My latest favourite is the Brand Persona quiz. It’s bright, easy-as-Buzzfeed, and yet so spot on and useful.

?  So many off-beat magical ideas for making your bedroom a magical hideaway. Taking notes manically.

? Plus on Heroine Training: My secret sauce for facing fear & the top 5 plays that shaped my life