Something really cool happened
More than 100,000 of you saw my post and we started chatting in my DMs.
Making friends in your 30s > Making friends in high school
The most common questions I received were:
- How did you pivot to Regulatory Affairs (RA)?
- How do “I” make the pivot to RA? What steps do I need to make?
- My background is in “X”, how do I break into clinical research?
- What skills are required of someone in Regulatory Affairs?
- How does your MBA contribute to your success in your current role?
- Do you know of any opportunities open given my credentials?
I can’t wait to tackle all of these questions in the next few issues. If there is something I missed, respond to this newsletter or shoot me an email at [email protected]
Clearly, there is a need for more conversations surrounding Regulatory Affairs. If you have insights or opportunities to share with our readers, send them my way!
There is room for everyone to thrive in this space.
ALSO..
I don’t like to sugarcoat things. I am straightforward and honest. And most importantly, a lot of what I will say comes from personal experience. I don’t think there is a one-size-fits-all approach to anything in life.
So take what I say with a grain of salt. Call me out if you feel the need to.
Regulatory Affairs lurks in your medicine, your mac and cheese, and yes..even that baby stroller you bought after reading eight hours worth of reviews.
The Good Internet
🌎 Tech That Doesn’t Suck
A weekly roundup of the digital apps and platforms that don’t..well..suck.
❤️ Tiny Nudges is making us better humans, one nudge at a time. Every Monday, you receive ideas on what to do for your partner that costs little to no money. No grand gestures here, just genuine and simple ways to make them feel loved. |
👶 Ohai.ai Parents are going to love this. Think of it was AS virtual house manager - to-do lists, calendar syncing (school calendar included), reminders, grocery lists but with more structure and less headache. |
🍜 Food is Good (FIG) App takes food transparency to a whole new level. They have a database for every single food allergy & restriction. Use the app to scan grocery items and food when you dine out to see what nutritional labels aren’t telling you |
In case you missed it
The Tea
The latest news on tech, health & wellness, and clinical research.
Clair - the world’s first continuous hormone tracker
⌚ Clair launched the world’s first continuous hormone tacker - could this change the way we view fertility? Founded by two Stanford grads, Clair aims to help women make informed decisions about their period, fertility, and even make transitioning to perimenopause a lot easier.
🧬 Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers Ooof, big pharma NN claims telehealth company Hims & Hers copied the former’s Wegovy obesity pill. This caused Him & Hers’ stock to drop by 18%.
Wellness
Self-care…backed by science
Practices and products with actual peer-reviewed evidence behind them. My sources? NOT TikTok.
🧘 10-Minute Morning Breathwork
Box breathing (4-4-4-4 counts) has been shown to reduce cortisol and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Yes, breathing differently for 10 minutes actually does something measurable. (Cleveland Clinic, 2021)
🥬 Fermented Foods > Probiotics (Sometimes)
A Harvard/Stanford study found that high-fermented-food diets increased microbiome diversity more effectively than high-fiber diets alone. Kimchi and kefir, your moment is now. (Cell, Stanford University, 2021)
☀️Morning Sunlight is Not Optional
Getting 10–20 minutes of natural light within the first hour of waking regulates circadian rhythm and improves sleep quality at night. Your phone screen is lying to you. (BMC Public Health, 2025)
That’s it for this week
Here's a thought to end your week on: we live in an era where you can Google literally anything, and yet most people have never once read the ingredient list on the snack they eat every single day. The fine print isn't boring. It's actually the most interesting part — if you know what to look for.
That's exactly why this newsletter exists. Not to be another thing in your inbox. But to be the one that makes you go, "Oh. I didn't know that."
Welcome home. See you in the next issue. 🖤
Until next week,
Kristina