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Advice for finding your passion. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( January 20, 2024 Today (on National Cheese Lover’s Day, if you must know), we’re bringing you [the newest edition of my advice column](, plus my chat with a doctor about [the body part we should be discussing more](. Then we'll get you into the Saturday mindset with [a stress-busting way to chill out]( and [a warm and cozy recipe]( that'll help you recover from the arctic weather. Thanks for waking up with us!   Ask Katie Anything [Illustration of a woman split in two, with one half as a working professional and one half as a stay-at-home mom]( Getty Images My advice column continues! I called up an expert to pitch in with this week's installment: Allison Robinson, founder of The Mom Project, helps me answer a question from Wake-Up Call reader Amy about [how stay-at-home moms can break back into the workforce]( (and the resources that can help you achieve this goal). [READ MORE](   Dispatch from D.C. [Katie Couric and Kamala Harris] KCM It wasn’t your typical Friday — there was a snowstorm, and my producers, Courtney and Adriana, and I took the train down to D.C. to interview Vice President Kamala Harris. I hadn’t been to the old EEOB (Eisenhower Executive Office Building) in years, and I have to admit I was thrilled to be back. We headed to the vice president’s ceremonial office, where ambassadors and cabinet secretaries are sworn in, to get set up. (While we waited, we headed to the gift shop to pick up some things for Molner’s birthday on Sunday.) The entire interview will be available next week on my podcast, Next Question, and my YouTube channel — but we’ll give it to you first in Wake-Up Call!   Good Taste [Beef Stew]( Jake Cohen Are your teeth still chattering from all that freezing weather this week? [Jake Cohen's divine beef stew]( is the perfect meal to warm your bones and delight your taste buds. [GET THE RECIPE]( 🚨 Want more easy-to-execute meals? Our brand-new food newsletter launches Feb. 8, and if you [sign up right here (for free!)](, you'll get chef-approved dishes sent straight to your inbox once a week.   On My Agenda On Wednesday, I'm joining Big Tent USA for a virtual conversation with political strategists James Carville and Sarah Longwell, who will discuss the mindset of voters heading into the presidential election. You can [RSVP right here](, and if you've got a question for these distinguished panelists, send it to ask@katiecouric.com.   Saturday Spotlight [Illustration of a woman whose head is disintegrated]( The Matter of Your Mind Hundreds of thousands of people under 65 experience symptoms of early-onset dementia each year. Here are the biggest risk factors. [Read More »]( [a Sephora storefront]( Chaos at Sephora The Internet is abuzz with stories of bad behavior at the popular cosmetics store. We explain that and 4 other tales that went viral this week. [Read More »]( [Illustration of the vagus nerve in the human body]( "It's a Game-Changer" We asked a doctor about a revolutionary approach to treating chronic inflammation — and what would happen if the FDA approves it. [Read More »](   In Focus [Katie Couric and Sean Summers]( Think with Google As chief marketing officer and executive vice president at Mercado Libre, the largest e-commerce business in Latin America, Sean Summers knows a thing or two about what consumers want when they're searching for products. I picked his brain about [how online shopping will evolve in the future](, the role A.I. will play in that transformation, and how he grew his company from $300 million in revenue to $10 billion. [WATCH HERE]( [Supported by Think with Google](   Going Strong If you're still carrying the stress of the week, [Ryan Cooper's calming breathwork routine]( will bring down your anxiety and get you into the right headspace to enjoy your weekend to the fullest. (We recommend pancakes, too.) [FOLLOW ALONG](   Family Matters [Cover art for ''Sibling Revelry'']( iHeart Podcasts If you're interested in how the people we grow up with shape the rest of our lives, you'll love the [podcast Sibling Revelry](, hosted by celebrity brother-and-sister duo Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson. Their free-flowing conversations about family dynamics, human psychology, and everything in between are guaranteed to make you laugh and think. [LISTEN HERE]( [Sponsored by iHeart Podcasts](   Kick It Up [Hoka sneakers]( KCM In this house, we love HOKA. Their Clifton sneaker is such a favorite that [we wrote a literal love letter to it](, but if you'd like to try another style, [the equally beloved Bondi]( is on sale right now in select colors. [GIVE IT A TRY](   One More Thing Could your linens use a refresh? With [50% off at Peacock Alley](, you can score big bargains on European bedsheets worthy of a five-star vacation, investment towels that won't fray after washing, and cozy throws that will make you never want to leave your house (not that you need much reason to, given the frigid temperatures).   [Know it all, and help your friends catch up, too. Share Wake-Up Call and you'll earn some superb swag.](   Thank you for reading Wake-Up Call and being part of our community! If you have questions or comments, drop us a line at info@katiecouric.com. See you next week! [Alternate text] Update your preferences or [unsubscribe]( If you buy something through this email, KCM may earn a commission. Katie Couric Media, 75 Varick St, Ste 12, New York, NY - 10013-1917 Copyright © 2023 Katie Couric Media, All rights reserved.