it's personal: ries founder & ceo
megan graham on what's more interesting than the weather
welcome back to “it’s personal” — where we’ll get personal with some of my favorite people to hear what they’re talking about that isn’t the weather.
it’s personal with…the founder and ceo of ries — the first made-for-beauty collection of reusable, refillable, washable travel toiletry containers — megan graham
things megan is listening to…
energy forecast from on various things…i always start my monday with fiona’s ~10 minute weekly podcast. grounds me and gives me some woo-woo mantras for the week ahead.
brian lehrer on wmyc - long live public radio
a storm on a summer’s day by full crate and gaidaa 😌
things megan is reading…
pure color by sheila heti. grief hit me hard this year and this book was a beautiful exploration of mourning, specifically a father.
zillow - i don’t have TikTok so i waste time scrolling zillow and looking at listings in whatever zipcode i’m in.
- and dossier for travel recommendations
booking sites for all the indoor tennis courts around the city.
things in megan’s cart…
dries van noten brown loose fit jacket - i’m forever in search of clothing that fit into a specific category i call “bike to the function.” biking is my favorite mode of transportation but i also love a girl dinner. this one currently tops the wish list.
new wash by hair story - she’s not sexy but she’s really the holy grail for my hair.
rancho gordo bean of the month club - finally made it into the bean club. i love beans. are YOU a bean babe?
milani baked blush in petal primavera - i’m a skincare gal, but a makeup artist recently turned me on to this $10 blush. a close friend asked if i got botox so i’d say it’s working.
wasara compostable cups - for serving bevs at our next RIES event
sardine comb – incredibly impractical
i recently purchased a vintage paperweight on 1stdibs and took it to nyc engraving to have it personalized. i feel like i unlocked a new level of gift giving.
sacre candle by buly - i’m an incense girl but i love the old school drama of this candle. would also make a great gift.
stocked up on the caudalie gel cleanser - it is a perfect face wash and i bring it on every trip. non-negotiable!
stainless steel cocktail glasses and bistrot dune from sabre paris: i’ve been in the same apartment going on 7 years (a lifetime in ny!) and little upgrades keep the space feeling fresh.
things megan is making…
paht pecan pie - from joanne molinaro aka the korean vegan. i don’t really cook and i’m a terrible baker but this is easy and impressive. my new go-to for every holiday dinner party.
reservations at smithereens - lately, i’d rather book a resy :)
the perfect martini.
new sustainable travel products for RIES. 90% of my time is spent in a cozy little brooklyn office figuring out how to make more travel items both functional and beautiful. excited for what we have cookin’ up!
things megan is swooning over…
Thank you for the shoutout!! I'm touched to be in company alongside Dossier. 🥲 Also, adding energy forecast to my daily routine asap