Of a Kind Founders Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo on the Products That Shape Their Days
We talked to a group of female-identifying entrepreneurs, CEOs, and founders about the products they utilize in their everyday life that make it better.
In honor of International Women’s Day, we talked to a group of female-identifying entrepreneurs, CEOs, and founders about the products they utilize in their everyday life that make it better. Read more Week of the Woman content here.
Started in 2010, Of a Kind is a unique marketplace for designers and brands to feature products that come in special, limited-edition batches. At its heart, it's an artisanal shopping mecca for creatives and collectors alike, curated by the inspired minds of Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur. Their book, Work Wife:The Power of Female Friendship to Drive Successful Businesses, is out now.
Erica Cerulo:
DB: What's the last thing in your bag on your way out of your home on a work day?
My lunch! I hate paying $16 for a sad desk salad, so I'm big on leftovers—this lentil, tomato, coconut soup and this very flexible fried rice are especially good the next day—and I've become a fan of Daily Harvest's harvest bowls, too.
DB: What’s something you bought for your yourself that you wish you had much sooner?
An electric toothbrush. Every time I've gone to the dentist since I started using one, they've been able to ID that I'm now a Sonicare devotee and praise me for it. Worth noting that I respond especially well to positive feedback.
DB: What is one item that helps you de-stress after work the most?
I've been trying to skip the after-work glass of wine more nights a week than not, and I've been shocked by how little I miss it when I sub in an INNA shrub. The apricot and concord grape are my very favorite.
DB: What’s something you’re recommending to everyone right now?
The best Instagram account (Instagram influencer??) in existence: @realqaiqai.
Claire Mazur:
DB: What's the best thing on your desk?
My business partner and work wife sits across from me at my desk, does that count? She’s definitely the best thing in, on, or around it.
DB: What’s something you bought for your yourself that you wish you had much sooner?
Laser hair removal. Not having to spend time or brain space thinking about waxing or shaving has been way more liberating than it should be.
DB: What are the products that make your daily routine easier or more enjoyable?
I am deeply passionate about the surface cleaner I use. It’s all-natural and smells incredible and is a joy to use.
DB: What is one item that helps you de-stress after work the most?
This CBD balm. It’s hands-down the best one I’ve tried. I’m constantly rubbing it on my temples and back when I get tense.
DB: What’s something you’re recommending to everyone right now?
Our Harvest—it’s an online farmer’s market delivery service and it’s been a game-changer for me since I had a kid a couple of months ago and can’t spend my Saturday hunting for the freshest piece of fish that Brooklyn has to offer.
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