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The Culture Isn't Yours to Borrow

Brand New Rules··3 August 2026·35 min

About this episode

"For the culture" has been borrowed, repackaged, and run into the ground by brands that never earned it. In this episode, Christina, Jasmine, and Ariana break down where the phrase actually came from, why proximity isn't the same as belonging, and what it really takes for a brand to show up in a community without extracting from it. Featuring a real case study, a new segment on briefs we'd walk away from, and three rules to close it out.