Thingtesting

From January 2023 to August 2024, I was the Community and Curation intern at Thingtesting, a directory and review platform for cool, emerging brands. My time at Thingtesting was spent interviewing founders and tastemakers, spotting brands, and writing a weekly newsletter sent to over 65+ brand-obsessed individuals like myself.

founder & tastemaker articles

founder & tastemaker articles ⋆

Meet Sophie & Ollie: the founders of OOSO

  • Sophie and Oliver are the founders of OOSO: a sparkling tea brand inspired by natural wine with adaptogens and vitamins for functional wellness. I chatted with this duo about OOSO's launch, their search for the perfect flavor profiles, and the brands that inspire them.

Meet Ally Dayon, founder of Cliik

  • Meet Ally Dayon: the serial entrepreneur who brought you Brunch, and now Cliik, a creative home-storage company. I chatted with Ally about Cliik’s launch, his love of one-syllable brand names, and the brands that inspire him.

Welcome to Winx Health, formerly known as Stix

  • Have you ever had a terrible experience buying health products? I know I have. So have Cynthia and Jamie, founders of Stix. Five years ago, the duo launched a pregnancy test called Stix after Cynthia had an awkward run-in with her boyfriend's mom while buying a pregnancy test. Stix's mission was simple: helping women navigate their health with confidence and discretion. As time went on, they realized that sexual health is not just a line (or two) on a stick, it’s a full spectrum of experiences and needs. That's where Winx Health comes in. Aligning with the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Stix has rebranded to Winx Health, but its mission has stayed the same. I chatted with Cynthia and Jamie about the new Winx Health, how they plan to prioritize the broader spectrum of vaginal + sexual health, and the confidence they want to give women when taking control of their bodies.

Meet Sarah and Alexa of Loveys

  • To celebrate Mother's Day, I thought it would be fun to chat with the two women transforming how a new generation of parents purchase and recycle.

    Sarah and Alexa are the co-founders of Loveys, a new resale marketplace for premium baby gear. We discussed building Loveys, who they look to for inspiration, and a few mothers who have impacted their lives for the better.

Meet Ilay & Hasan, founders of BEZI

  • Ilay and Hasan are the founders of BEZI: labneh dips that go with practically anything. I chatted with the duo about BEZI's launch, the founders that inspire them, and a few recipes to make with your new labneh dips.

Meet Margot Lee, founder of No Particular Order

  • I was first introduced to Margot Lee during Covid-19 when I came across one of her TikTok videos with suggested journal prompts to get people off their phones. Flash forward to now, Margot has created her own journal company, No Particular Order, and I feel like a proud (parasocial) friend as I've watched her company grow. Read on to learn about Margot's 8 travel essentials, her ideal day in Bristol, England, and a special preview of her newest product.

brands I've spotted

brands I've spotted ⋆