A Few of My Favorite Things: 2023 Edition

Raindrops on roses? Whiskers on kittens? Um, no. But here are some things -- old and new -- that got me through, and inspired me in 2023.

2023. This was a year. My heavens. War. Politics. Insanity. (And that was just the advertising business!)

Lol. It was truly a transformational year.

I was focused on coaching, creativity, advertising, business and yes, all the news of the moment.

And along with a steady diet of news publications, trades and social media, here were a few things that I really appreciated.

And it’s my hope, you pick up a few recos that will inspire you.

A Few of My Favorite Movies and TV Shows

Oppenheimer

Napoleon

Slow Horses

A Few of My Favorite Books

“Stay Sane” by Greg Harden

“The Wager” by David Grann

“Invisible Generals” By Doug Melville

A Few of My Favorite Songs (Note: This was Taylor Swift’s year. Woefully, I listened to zero T.Swizzle songs this year.)

That said…

“Mosquito Coast” by Matt Hollywood and the Bad Feelings

“Now and Then” by The Beatles

“Heat Waves” by Glass Animals

“Wide Awake” by J Mascis

“Down” by Marian Hill

“If I Should Fall From Grace With God” by The Pogues (RIP Shane MacGowan)

“The Weight” by The Band (RIP Robbie Robertson)

A Few of My Favorite Ads

McDonald’s: #RaiseYourArches

Hilton: 10-Minute TikTok

State Farm: “Mahomes/MaAutto”

A few favorite TikToks

Ladyintgebathroom

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8ua3QLV/

Corporate Natalie

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8uaGFMK/

Meals_by_cug

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8umLa7f/

Ok…a few things to hopefully inspire you.

Merry and Happy!

Thank you for reading “Helps” this year. I’m grateful.

And I look forwarded to sharing more with you in 2024.