Why I quit the ‘mom influencer’ life.

Trump's trial, Day 2. Caitlin Clark goes No. 1.   THIS IS TODAY April 16, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY Jury selection in Trump's hush money trial continues. Plus, Caitlin Clark goes No. 1 in the WNBA Draft, and a former mom influencer shares why she quit Instagram.   The Latest   [Trump’s hush money trial continues after a sleepy start to jury selection.]( Jury selection in Donald Trump’s hush money case is [expected to continue]( this morning after a slow start yesterday. More than half of the 96 potential jurors summoned to a New York City courtroom said they [couldn’t be “fair and impartial”]( in judging Trump, the first former president in history to face a criminal trial. Trump's eyes were closed during part of the proceedings, creating speculation about whether he was asleep or just deep in thought. Not a single juror was selected. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to a porn star in 2016. [Here’s the latest](. [🏀 Caitlin Clark was taken No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.]( One of college basketball's most transformative players is ready for the next step in her journey, as University of Iowa star Caitlin Clark was [selected No. 1 overall]( in last night's WNBA Draft, [joining the Indiana Fever](. "Being confident in all the work I’ve put in ... and knowing that I’ve earned to be in this moment — that’s always kind of what I remind myself," the NCAA's all-time leading scorer [said on TODAY](. Stanford star Cameron Brink was the No. 2 pick by the Los Angeles Sparks, and LSU's Angel Reese was taken seventh by Chicago. [Continue reading](. //link.today.com/click/35049931.304698/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9kYXkuY29tL3BhcmVudHMvbW9tcy9tb20taW5mbHVlbmNlci1xdWl0LXJjbmExNDU5MTE_Y2lkPWVtbF90aGlzaXN0b2RheV8yMDI0MDQxNg/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14B7629f8ed[🤳🏻 A former mom influencer on why she quit Instagram and left the social media hustle behind]([.]( At the peak of her popularity, Lynzy Coughlin had 500,000 Instagram followers and a healthy income stream from partnerships and affiliate links. Then, about three years ago, she decided [to delete her Instagram account]( for good. Coughlin says she became disillusioned with influencer life, in particular its focus on consumerism and women's bodies. "I regret making mothers feel like they needed some new contraption to make life easier," she says. [Read more about her experience,]( plus [the biggest mistake]( she regrets making during her time as a #momboss. [🎓 Have a grad in the family? Help them brave the real world with these gifts, starting at $8.]( Graduation season is upon us, so our Shop TODAY editors have rounded up [49 of the best gifts]( for college grads this season. The gifts range from practical to personal, and include seasonal deals that will save you a few bucks from retailers like Amazon and Etsy. [Check out the list here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. If you've stepped up your workouts lately and are experiencing increased soreness, using [a foam roller]( is an excellent way to speed up recovery and ease muscle tightness. TODAY fitness guru Stephanie Mansour has [15 foam roller exercises]( to get you started, plus tips on [what to look for]( if you're in the market for one.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you This morning, we're serving up a quick plug for [TODAY accounts](, a new feature that allows you to save your favorite TODAY recipes. This week, home chefs have been saving this [curry beef lo mein with chili crisp](, a delicious, deeply flavored dish that can be prepped and prepared in under an hour. Plus, check out more [meal ideas for the week.](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Five years ago, the world watched in horror as the iconic spire of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral came crashing down in a fiery inferno. But today, the spire, (or “la fléche") is on the verge of rising again thanks to the work of [a group of skilled craftsmen]( from around the world, who in some cases re-created medieval tools to match the work of the original builders. Among them is Hank Silver (above), a carpenter from Hatfield, Massachusetts, who says his [work to reopen]( the 1345 monument of French pride "changed my life." “It’s a once-in-a-millennium experience,” he says.[Learn more about the cathedral's comeback here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](