Mamamia Out Loud How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone
Mar 5, 2026
They argue whether ghost lashes and bare-eye beauty are actually stylish or just cringe. They dig into why small talk is fading and whether chatting about the weather still matters. A 13-year-old skincare CEO sparks a debate on kid entrepreneurs and the corporatisation of childhood. They question if teaching brand-building beats real skills in an AI world.
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Kids Learn Small Talk And Boundary Radar
- Holly Wainwright trains her kids in small talk boundaries by encouraging safe, practical interactions like asking for water in a restaurant.
- She notes hospitality and retail jobs teach young people polite engagement with clear safety signals for when someone is creepy.
13-Year-Old Launched A Skincare Brand
- Em Vernem introduces 13-year-old Coco Grandison, who launched a kids' skincare brand after noticing harsh products for children.
- Coco balanced school, volleyball and meetings, and enlisted top chemist Ron Robinson to develop the line.
Being Your Own Brand Is The New Goal
- Entrepreneurship has become aspirational for young people who see brand-building as the preferred path rather than long-term employment.
- Em Vernem observes many under-25s plan a year at a company before switching to their own brand, shifting workforce social dynamics and friendships.
