Randoms-Biggest Influencer in your Life, More Emojis, More Approachable

Emojis at work?A new survey found that 35 percent of people think co-workers appear more approachable when they use emojis at work.

Women-led companies rock …A new study found that companies led by women have employees that are more engaged, work more independently and have a stronger belief in the company’s mission and strategy. (The Ladders)

Pot in the bedroom = happier women. A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that marijuana may make sex more satisfying for women. In fact, researchers found that women who used marijuana before intimacy were twice as likely to report having better “Big Os” than women who did not use pot before getting busy. (Insider)

Michelob Ultra is getting in on the fruity beer trend. Michelob Ultra, the low-carb, low-cal beer that is a favorite of keto dieters, is launching a line of fruit-flavored beer called Michelob Ultra Infusions. The first flavor to hit shelves will be Lime & Prickly Pear Cactus. Pomegranate & Agave is reported to be the next flavor to drop. (Women’s Health)

Forget social media influencers … A new survey has found that when it comes to people’s biggest influencer … it’s mom. 41 percent of adults under the age of 45 said they believe kids are more likely to get advice from their mom, compared to 28 percent who think bloggers and social media influencers have a bigger impact. And 60 percent of adults surveyed said they pass their mother’s advice onto their own kids.

According to the survey, here are the biggest lessons we learn from mom:

1. Always try your best – 36%
2. Treat others as you would like to be treated – 31%
3. If you don’t ask, you don’t get – 26%
4. Don’t worry about what others think – 25%
5. There’s no such word as “can’t” – 23%
6. Never give up – 22%
7. Believe in yourself – 22%
8. Do what makes you happy – 21%
9. It’s what’s inside that counts – 20%

And here are mom’s biggest beauty and fashion tips:

1. Drink lots of water – 36%
2. Beauty comes from within – 36%
3. Wear what you feel comfortable in – 31%
4. Always wear sunscreen – 25%
5. Moisturize daily – 23%
6. Invest in a good bra – 22%
7. Always take your make-up off before bed – 20%
8. Don’t compare your style to others – 20%
9. Embrace your shape – 19% (SWNS)