We Are Women (Nechami Tenenbaum)

Tonight's interview is with Melinda Strauss, a popular blogger, influencer, and certified health coach. Melinda talks about her journey to self-discovery and how she's done a tremendous amount of self-work to get to where she is today. Melinda shares the moment she decided to create goals to make a fundamental change in her life. She spoke about how she utilized self-awareness to leave toxic energy behind and become the woman she is today. Melinda talks about loving her body and the daily life and challenges of being a type 1 diabetic. She offers super helpful mindset tips, including how you can't change your past, but you can use your past to change your future. She also talks about society's expectations and how to stop worrying about what other people think of you. This interview is packed with great advice and inspiration. I can't wait for you to listen and be inspired.  

@therealmelindastrauss

 

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This episode continues my conversation with Therapist and Speaker Rachel Hercman, LCSW. Rachel shares the rest of her story regarding the health scare she went through and what she learned, the importance of listening to our own bodies, vulnerability on social media, why she took a post down, Rachel's advice for other therapists, the most challenging lessons she's learned professionally and personally, and more. We covered so much during this episode, and it was really a raw and honest conversation, with both of us being open and transparent. Listen in and be inspired. 

@rachelhercman

@nechamit

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Michal Oshman joins me in this episode. Michal is a TedX Public Speaker, Bestselling Author of “What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid,” has worked as an executive for household name brands like Facebook and TikTok and has trained hundreds of leaders in tech. Michal shares her journey and talks about how fear was one of the most fundamental parts of her life growing up. She shares how she worked on overcoming fear and anxiety and talks about the importance of finding your purpose to make a difference in the world. Michal discusses creating space for others and how we bring our history to the table in our interactions and conflicts. Michal shares advice for navigating conflict in the workplace, how to work with our ego and how it impacts us, her perspective on work-life integration, specifically as women, and more!

@michaloshman

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Katie Love is a former TV news reporter and now the CEO of Love Your Social Media.

Katie shares her journey from leaving her successful TV reporting career to starting her own social media marketing business. She spoke about why her husband left his successful TV news reporting career to become a stay-at-home dad and being ok with something that society tells us is not “normal.” We also spoke about self-imposed guilt that comes from society and how everyone has ideas of who we should be and act. Katie shared how she worked through her feelings of guilt and how no one is doing it all independently. She also spoke about having realistic expectations of ourselves as women and the untraditional toles in her home that she and her husband have adopted. Katie shared tips for new entrepreneurs, when it’s time to leave your job and venture out on your own and how confidence is everything. She also talks about the importance of supporting other women and the lessons she learned from her own experiences.

 

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@katielovesocial

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Singer-Songwriter Esther Freeman joins me in this episode to share her journey of becoming a singer. She talks about why she didn't take the opportunity to expand her career to Hollywood and get on the radio. Esther shared some of the struggles with life as a single parent. She also shared what she wishes people would know about being a single parent. Esther spoke about the importance of sharing your gift with the world and what she's hoping to accomplish with her music. As a special bonus, I added some clips of songs she hasn't released yet, for you to hear at the end of this episode. I can't wait for you to listen in and be inspired.

@nechamit

@esthersmusic

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Batsheva Haart is an inspiring, popular fashion & lifestyle influencer, & viral content creator, with over a million followers on Tik Tok, 85 thousand on Instagram, & growing every day. During this episode, Batsheva shares actionable tips for aspiring social media influencers, including growth & content secrets which have gotten her to where she is today; working full time as a content creator. She also shares challenges she’s overcome on her journey, as well as misconceptions people have regarding the influencer industry, boundaries she’s established to protect herself from negativity, the ways she’s grown since she created her account, & the importance of posting intentionally, & being authentic while promoting brands. If you’re thinking about entering the content creation space, or if you’d like to know more about what goes on behind the scenes, this is the episode for you!

@Batshevahaart

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Gloria Chou is a small business PR expert and award-winning pitch writer who teaches early-stage founders how to "hack their own PR" with her proprietary 3-step CPR Pitching Method™, one that's helped thousands of bootstrapped small businesses get over a combined 1 Billion organic views in top tier outlets such as the New York Times, Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes and more. During this episode, Gloria shares how she was affected growing up as a Chinese American Girl and how growing up, she sought different experiences that contributed to where she is today. Gloria spoke about how she gained eye-opening experiences as a woman of color surrounded by white Americans growing up and how she shifted seeing her beauty from how others perceived her to growing her definition of worth and confidence from the inside out. Gloria shared why she shifted her career path from a successful career as a diplomat to starting her own successful business and how she shifted her mindset to become in alignment. I can't wait for you to listen in and be inspired.

 

@nechamit

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Alyssa Goldwater is the mom blogger behind aglassofgoldwater.com, and over the past few years has built up a large following of close to 60 thousand on Instagram. Alyssa joined me today to share her story and talk about the messages she works to convey every day on her platform. Alyssa shared her journey of working through mental health challenges, and spoke about the importance of breaking the stigma of mental health, as well as the importance of feeling understood, and knowing you’re not alone in whatever challenge you’re working through. She shared her social media boundaries, especially now as her kids grow older, and why she chose to share about son’s recent diabetes diagnosis. Alyssa spoke about losing her mother at a young age, how family always comes first, and the pros and cons of being a public figure. We seriously packed so much into this episode and I can’t for you to hear Alyssa’s story and some behind the scenes of her struggles and victories!

 

*Trigger warning, we spoke about mental health and touched on self-harm.*

@alyssagoldwater

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Singer and Performer Bracha Jaffe joins me in this episode and shares her story of how she got started as a singer and how getting rejected from a choir as a child helped her career today. Why she initially chose nursing as her career path, and why she recently decided to take time off and focus on her singing career. Bracha shares why she makes sure to make everyone who comes into contact with her feel loved and valued. We discussed the connection between her work as a nurse and a singer, how they’re interrelated, and the power of music as a connecting tool. We spoke about the idea of us being shells and souls. Bracha got deep and genuine and talked about how she’s working on shedding guilt as a working mom, her view on overwhelm and how she finds things to be grateful for during the overwhelm, and more.

@brachajaffemusic

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@nechamit

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Brandi Myree was my personal makeup instructor, coach and first mentor when it came to the makeup industry. She’s a true role model for women with her positivity, passion, and enthusiasm. Brandi faces life with a fierce spirit that thrives, no matter what life throws her way. Brandi had an interesting career path with a few twists and turns along the way and as many of us do, had her hopes for her family. Brandi married her high school sweetheart, but when the time came for children, life threw some curveballs her way. Brandi shares her struggles with infertility, the importance of having a positive mindset, and ways we can support our friends and family members who are struggling with infertility.

@brandimyree

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I’m so excited to have my talented friend, creative director, branding and marketing designer, Michelle Mozes on the show to discuss Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). HG is a pregnancy related condition which affects about 1% of pregnant women. Michelle and I had a candid discussion about what living with HG  is really like, the difference between regular pregnancy symptoms versus HG, how people minimize the pain and suffering of women suffering with HG, and what we can do to support our friends and family living with this condition.

@michellemozes

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Kendrah Saad is a model and talented marketer who creates engaging and strategic online content to grow businesses. I’m so excited for you to hear her share her journey with modeling as a black woman and the struggles and challenges she’s had to work through regarding being a woman of color in the industry. Kendy offers excellent advice for bringing up confident daughters who have a healthy sense of self-worth, especially as women of color. Kendy talks about when she first became aware of her body and body image and how she felt growing up as the tallest kid in the class. Kendy is constantly booked with modeling gigs and has a large social media following which is growing daily. She talks about her mindset when dealing with haters and her outlook on generating opportunities during the times that society may not offer them to you. Kendy also brings up a great lesson of embracing your age and stage in life, how you’re never too old. I was curious about how people respond to Kendy and her husband as an interracial couple, with Kendy being married to a guy who is white, so it was interesting to hear her perspective on that. We spoke about how to feel comfortable in situations where you feel self-conscious and her advice for girls who feel different.

@astirastudio

@kendrahsaad

@nechamit

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Diana Falzone is a journalist and contributing editor for the daily beast. Her work has been seen in Vanity fair, Buzzfeed, and she is a former reporter for FOX news, former host of Maxim magazines, and SiriusXM. During this conversation, Diana shared how she didn’t fit in as a child, how she dealt with being bullied as a teenager and was a social outlier growing up, and how this caused her to look inward to find peace. Diana shared how her childhood affected her career and how she views her journalist role to help bring forth positive change. Diana also spoke about how her parents influenced her view of beauty and how we live in an edited reality. She offered tangible advice on what to do when you don’t feel beautiful. She shared how her endometriosis diagnosis brought up questions and feelings and impacted how she felt about her body. Diana also spoke about what unconditional self-love looks like for her daily.

@dianafalzone

@Nechamit

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Tonight’s interview is with my friend, Zahra Assar, who was born and raised in Iran. Zahra earned her PhD in bio-physical science from University of Michigan and currently works full time as a scientist. During her lunch breaks and after hours, you’ll find her working on captions and modeling as a fashion blogger, (yes you read that correctly!). Zahra has an interesting journey of how she ended up at University of Michigan after traveling and living in different countries along the way. Zahra spoke to me about what she actually does as a scientist on a daily basis, i.e. what her day job actually looks like! Although her hobby as a fashion blogger and science day job may seem like total opposites, Zahra defeats the stereotypical scientist persona and demonstrates how we’re all truly multifaceted human beings, with different interests, hobbies, and yes, beauty and brains! Zahra and I discuss the stereotypical scientist persona, her hesitations of becoming a fashion blogger while in the professional field of science, and what it was like growing up in Iran, a male dominated culture.

 

@thezahracoco

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Abi Radcliff joins me in this "We Are Women" episode to share her journey and how she stays positive. She talks about why you need to have an outlet as an adult, allow yourself the small pleasures in life, and the idea of practicing gratitude. Abi also talks about how she’s made some of her closest friends and shares tips for making friends as an adult and also as an introvert! Abi shares her journey to discovering her inner confidence, not caring what others think about her, and how balance is the key to everything in life. Abi also shares what she learned from being bullied as a teenager and how compassion is important in our everyday lives. I can’t wait for you to hear this episode. Listen in and be inspired.

@nechamit

@abiradcliffe_

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Andrea Hipps is a licensed social worker as well as a CDC certified divorce coach who, through her future focused approach, helps moms navigate the tricky waters, and often emotional, rollercoaster ride that often accompanies divorce. Andrea’s mission is to revolutionize the way divorce is handled. She wants to put an end to high stress divorce families starting with acknowledging on how the individual is co-creating the problem. Andrea shares her own story of divorce, being a single mom, and then the rollercoaster of emotions she went through, and women typically go through, when the “other woman “ joins the family. She describes the journey and work it took to get her family to where they are today, a two address families. I’m so excited for you to hear her story and learn practical tried and true methods for achieving inner fulfillment and happiness, leading to satisfaction and content in challenging situations and relations, regardless of whether the other person is involved in the healing, or just you alone.

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BrookeLyne Dukes is a popular parenting coach with a master's degree in education. We spoke about her journey, from childhood to leaving her teaching career and launching her coaching practice. She shared her journey and talked about her challenges, including looking young as a parenting coach, not caring what other people think, and unconscious triggers she's had to work through. BrookeLyne spoke about how she decided on pricing her services, self-awareness in business, and showing up compassionately. She also offered great advice on meeting your own needs so you can be the best person for others, having empathy, forgiving yourself for imperfections, and so much more! I can't wait for you to listen in and be inspired!

@brookelynnedukes

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Adina Burstyn is the Founder and Owner of Adina B Salon in Baltimore, Maryland. During this episode. Adina talks about how, as a child, she struggled academically in school and was bullied and advice she would give to parents whose children struggle in school. She talks about the grief process of her divorce and the unexpected things she had to learn as a single mom.  She shares how she dealt with the judgment she faced during her divorce and the concept of knowing your truth and not owing anyone an explanation. Adina shares how her past struggles have impacted her and how she gets through the challenging times. She also shares what she’s most proud of, what happened when she was reported for doing something she didn’t realize was against the law, and how she dealt with that. Adina shares why she’s thankful for the challenging times and how she overcomes moments of failure or disappointment and more! 

@Adinabsalon

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LaToya Shambo is the Founder and CEO of Black Girl Digital. During this interview, LaToya shared how as a child, she grew up observing what was around her and how her Jamaican culture impacted her life. LaToya spoke about breaking generational cycles, the importance of making your health a priority to be your best self, creating goals to improve your life, dealing with difficult people, and being assertive in business. LaToya spoke about how she found her voice after growing up with a “speak when spoken to” childhood, why it’s essential to operate from a place of our core values, how to respond in conflict situations. LaToya shared the story of how an accident was the catalyst that inspired her to start her business and shared the mission of her brand, Black Girl Digital, and how she’s contributing to making the world a better place.

 

@latoyashambo

@blackgirldigital

 

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Tonight’s interview is with Andrea Shaner, the executive producer for FOX17 Morning Mix. During tonight’s discussion, Andrea shares her journey of getting to where she is today as an Executive producer for a FOX affiliate morning show. She spoke about her teenage dreams of working in TV coming true and why she sets goals for herself. Andrea also spoke about self-care, balancing motherhood with a career, not being afraid to ask for help, and the moment she realized that she had to start taking better care of herself. Andrea also shared her experience with being told to change the way she looks to get onto TV, trying to fit a specific on-air image, the messages she wants to convey to women, and behind the scenes of the TV industry.

@andreamshaner

Fox17morningmix.com

@fox17morningmix

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Denise Buzy is a real breath of fresh air! During this interview, she shares her story of how she came to adopt 3 beautiful children, and the journey and process that led up to it. When Denise was diagnosed with Endometriosis in her early twenties, she wasn’t expecting an easy ride when it came to getting pregnant; but when she found her now husband at age 41, and after giving infertility drugs a shot, she and her husband chose to go the route of adoption, including adopting a child with special needs. With her enthusiasm and love of life, and no nonsense way of expressing herself, Denise shares her journey and the challenges it took to get her family to where they are today. I can’t wait for you to hear her story, her obvious love of life, her children, and all humans. Listen in and be inspired.

 

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Influencer and Instagram Coach Tiffany Cheung was raised in a traditional Chinese home with the mentality of “speak when spoken to,” without a voice. Her unexpected pregnancy at age 18 created a lot of conflict with her parents and community. Tiffany was barely making it financially as a young single mom, living off of food stamps, and her minimum wage job. There were times that Tiffany didn’t have enough food for herself, yet she always made sure that her child was fed.

After a lot of internal mindset shifts, shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, and of course hard work, Tiffany went from $0 to $200,000 income, currently bringing in a multiple 6 figure income!

I am so excited for you to hear her story, learn a lot, and be inspired.

@tiffanycheung.co

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When people hear about dietitians, they often associate them with food, which makes sense, but the truth is that our way of eating often stems from our relationship with our bodies and body image. During this interview with dietician Rachel Goodman, she gets deep into her own story, her journey with food. We discussed how as we get older, our true selves start to dim, and part of the process in life is getting back to our childhood selves. Rachel shares why she decided to become a dietician and her earliest memory of struggling with her body image. It’s interesting how we think that professionals have it all together when it comes to the industry that they’re serving, but as you’ll soon hear, there was a time when Rachel struggled with imposter syndrome and binge eating. Rachel shared why diets didn’t work long-term and spoke about what inspired her to delve into intuitive eating. I also asked Rachel how we can figure out if a normalized behavior is, in fact, disordered eating, so she offered some great advice on that as well.

@nechamit

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Sharifah Hardie is a business consultant, author, talk show host, and candidate for 2024 California State Senate. Sharifah joins me today to share her story of overcoming challenges with positivity to live the life she loves. Sharifah shares the lessons she learned from her two divorces, 8 layoffs, and being homeless at one point. She talks about how she utilized her mindset to overcome these challenging situations and find happiness. Sharifah also shared the benefits of being a black women in 2021, the importance of empathy and supporting your entrepreneur family and friends, and why so many businesses fail.  Sharifah is all about empowering others to make the best of life’s circumstances, and is constantly promoting and helping small businesses grow through her talk show The Round Table Talk Show, which is where I had the pleasure of meeting her! I’m excited for you to listen to this episode!

https://www.asksharifah.com/

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Valentina Juncaj is the Founder and CEO of Vajze, beautifully handcrafted luxury jewelry. During this episode, Valentina shared her journey. She spoke about her childhood as a young immigrant in the US and how it helped form who she is today. She shared how she left her corporate job to start her jewelry line and the challenges and victories she had along the way. Valentina spoke about self-growth in business and what owning your own business is really like. She also spoke about how she got the word out about her brand and why she loves using old-fashioned marketing strategies like pop-ups and word of mouth. She also offered advice on building a network, when it’s time to hire help, and how to implement self-care as a busy entrepreneur.

 

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Tonight’s interview features pop singer-songwriter Andee. Andee shared the evolution of her singing career and how it began when she was just a child. Andee first won the hearts of audiences through appearances in the TV show Star Academie, has toured with famous performers such as Demi Lovato and Lady Gaga, and opened for Bryan Adams. Her song “Sorries,” co-written by superstar Pink also achieved tremendous success with radio stations across the country.

Her first single, “Never Gone,” reached the Canadian top 40.

Andee spoke about how her struggle with depression and body image issues started when she was a teenager and her journey towards love and self-acceptance. Andee spoke about being diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder, a mental disorder that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to think clearly. This medical condition causes a person to cycle through periods of depression and elevated mood (euphoria, exceptional energy, risky behaviors…).

Some people with Bipolar type 1 will experience psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations during severe bipolar episodes of mania or depression. A person having a psychotic episode is disconnected from reality. This was Andee’s case. Anti-psychotic medication is necessary for her.

Andee shares how things started making sense once she received that diagnosis and how it took her time to accept and be open about her diagnosis fully. She also shared her struggle to accept herself with her imperfections, how everyone struggles with something, and her journey towards self-acceptance and self-love. Andee also shares the moments she’s struggled with feeling visible and how she was able to release the way her albums performed from her self-worth. She spoke about how she worked to love every part of herself and how she’s able to work through the hard days.

@andeeofficial

@Nechamit

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In this episode, my friend Tzipora talks about her struggle with codependency and love addiction. You’ll hear how she discovered her codependency tendencies in law school during a class activity, which began  her journey of becoming a life coach in addition to practicing law. Tzipora shares the struggles of codependency, ways to notice unhealthy codependent behavior, and tools to develop healthy relationships. She also shares how she worked through her codependency, resources she utilized during her journey, and advises others on how to get the help they need to work on overcoming the struggles of codependency.

@freetobe_tz

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Galit Winer is the owner and inspiration behind the Kidichic and Udel brands. Kidichic is most known for its affordable and stylish children’s clothing at modest prices for all. Galit started Udel because as her daughters got older, she realized there was a lack in the market for affordable clothing for teenagers and young adults. Galit shared her journey with fashion from a young age. How she grew from being a non-believer in taking on Kidichic to developing it into a huge and successful operation it is today with over 30 retail locations in Israel and 12 locations in the US. She spoke about where she got her fashion sense from and offered great advice on raising girls with a healthy body image, who feel beautiful and confident in their skin, the evolution of her brand’s growth, and how she works to stay joyful. She also offered great advice for business owners and social media users and tangible ideas and mindset shifts to implement today.

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Mimi Minsky is a talented writer and storyteller I’ve been following on Instagram and gain a lot from her perspectives and thoughts. Mimi shares how the loss of her brother as a young child shaped her development as a teenager and then as an adult. She talks about how she struggled with an eating disorder as a teenager and young adult. She delves into her journey of healing and how this eating disorder experience had a part in shaping her, but it’s not a part of who she is today. We also talk about how, in general, it’s essential to realize that our experiences definitely have a part in shaping us, but they don’t have to be a part of our identity. Mimi shares her healing journey and her perspective on plant-based medicine and alternative healing methodologies. She talks about the concept of grief and how it took many years of healing for her to truly feel the grief and, for it to be released at an unexpected time, and more!

 @mimiminsky

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This episode features Christy Cashman, an author, actress and producer and the founder of YouthINK, a not-for-profit that provides a platform for youth arts in Ireland and the US. 

Christy shares when her passion for horses began, how she made the decision to claim the "horse real estate" in her family, and what it was like as the youngest girl with nine siblings. 

Christy shares lessons she learned from not reaching her goals at the beginning of her career that prepared her for life. She also discusses her bestselling debut book, "The Truth About Horses" and the themes and real-life inspirations behind it, how not to let self-doubt get in the way, ideas for chasing your dreams even when they seem daunting, how she lost her mother when she was only 17 years old and why she feels closer to her mother now as an adult, how not to let your age or stage get in the way of achieving your dreams, and more! 

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@cashman.christy

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Rachel Tuchman LMHC is a beloved and popular therapist and speaker with a wide range of experiences. If you follow her on Instagram, you’ve probably seen her posts and focus on body positivity and healthy at every size. I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel and getting to know the woman behind the account, the person behind the title of therapist. Rachel shared her story, her journey that led up to her passion as a therapist. We spoke about what inspired her to become a therapist, how she switched her career path from initially wanting to go into criminal defense law to becoming a therapist.

Rachel spoke about her experience as a therapist for the women in Rikers jail and how it reminded her that all people deserve compassion. She also shared her struggles with people-pleasing, how she learned to have proper boundaries, what she wishes people knew about her, and feeling comfortable in your skin.

I’m so excited for you to hear this episode. I know you’ll learn a lot and be inspired.

@rachel_tuchman_lmhc

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This episode features Fay Brezel, who is an Entrepreneur and founder of Okclarity.com, the online mental health and wellness directory platform for the global Jewish community. You may be familiar with Fay from the show Jewish Matchmaking, and I am so excited to have her on this episode. Fay shares how she started as a therapist, why she founded OkClarity, and her goal of making therapy cool. We talk about healthy vulnerability and the ripple effect it has on relationships and safety. Fay shares the backstory of how she, as a mainstream orthodox woman, ended up as a Netflix reality star, why she decided to join the show, and some behind-the-scenes of the creation of the show, Jewish matchmaking. Fay and I talk about the beauty of our close-knit community and some things we need to be aware of at the same time when it comes to boundaries and overstepping. Fay also shares some valuable advice for singles and friends of singles and the idea of how we react internally, showing where we're at regarding our self-worth. 

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Tonight’s interview is with Cricket Lee, a female tech entrepreneur and inventor, known for developing a commercial apparel fit standard called Fitlogic (which provides an apparel fitting solution that includes body shape applications and online data profile algorithms to enable women to buy online without try- ons and costly returns). During her development period, she has had over 750 stories written about her journey, including cover stories in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Today Show, Forbes, Vanity Fair, and more. Besides FitLogic, Lee holds 72 awards for creative excellence in advertising, including a National Addy Award. During her career, Lee has also created marketing campaigns for British Airways, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, JCPenney, Sara Lee Corporation (Hanes, Bali), Haggar Clothing Company, Warner Brothers and others.

During this interview, Cricket shares her journey in creating FitLogic, as well as her new company which is launching next year, Botasci. Cricket shared her knowledge on science and technology developments in apparel, her views on the law of attraction and creating your own reality in business, as well as persevering through challenges that have come her way. We also spoke about the history of fashion in terms of fit, inclusivity, and what she believes it would take to create a consumer centric shopping environment.

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@bota.sci

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I had such a great time interviewing Malkie Knopfler, a comedian, actress & blogger in the Ultra-orthodox Jewish community. Malkie shares her teenage struggles with appreciating her comedic side, & her journey to accepting and embracing herself as a multifaceted human being. Malkie spoke about how she protects her energy on social media, as well as the true definition of authenticity. Malkie also spoke about being a true, accepting, and supportive friend, & how often, things are not black and white. Malkie got very personal during this episode. We covered so much, & I’m so grateful that she shared her story & life lessons for us to learn from. Listen in & be inspired.

@the_comic_cook

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Alexandria Richey, otherwise known as Sasha is the founder and CEO of the clothing line Dama Detroit and the host of the Women We Love Wednesday podcast. During this interview, Sasha spoke about how she went from being an only child to having three siblings at once. She talked about how she’s grateful to her parents for the unique and civil way they dealt with their divorce. She spoke about losing a step-parent at a young age, how her loss felt like losing a biological parent. Sasha offered advice on coping with grief and how to be there for loved ones who are grieving.

Sasha spoke about her brand Dama Detroit and why she created it, how we don’t have to have everything figured out, and how running a business is a learning experience. She also spoke about her experience regarding influencer marketing, social media boundaries, and posting purposefully.

We ended off with Sasha speaking about making time for family and friends to achieve that work-life balance and what she hopes that the next generation of women won’t have to struggle with.

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Malky Weingarten is an orthodox Jewish women who had a dream to create movies, and worked hard against naysayers and resistance to fulfill her dream. Malky joins me tonight to discuss how she to got into the film making business and began creating and directing movies, why she’s passionate about spreading important messages, removing common stereotypes, and how raising a child with autism inspired her first film.

@malkys_media

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Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC, joins me in this episode. We discuss her journey to becoming a therapist, what she’s learned about herself as a therapist, how she navigates uncomfortable moments during therapy when clients share things that many people may judge, and her unique approach when it comes to therapy. She also shared common challenges that women face, how she judged herself during her teenage years and our emotions during the changes of puberty, completely unattainable standards that society creates, the importance of feeling our feelings, and more!

@rachelleheinemann

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Bianca Alexander is the Show Attorney for the Kelly Clarkson Show and the producer and host for the tv show Conscious Living. During this interview, Bianca shared her journey, including why she tried sabotaging her LSAT score and why she eventually decided to go into her first passion, the world of entertainment. Bianca spoke about how life surprised you in ways you can’t predict, the importance of conscious living, and what inspired her tv show Conscious living. She also spoke about how we’re all enough, the challenges of being a woman of color even when married to a white man and experiencing discrimination in her day-to-day life, and the challenges all women have to face. She also spoke about approaching challenging situations as a growing experience, how she ended up as the show attorney for the Kell Clarkson Show and how the universe guides things as we never know what life will bring.

 

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Tonight’s episode features a hilarious mom, comedian, entertainer, and businesswoman Andrea Rappaport! Growing up, Andrea felt different than other kids her age but knew her differences would contribute to her future  success. Andrea primarily focuses on comedic content geared for moms, but even so, has a loyal following of women who are not moms yet (myself included) who enjoy her content & love following her!

Andrea shared how she got into comedy, challenges she faces along the way, her personal boundaries when it comes to what she shares in her videos, why her kids love being included in her sketches, the importance of finding humor during hard times, and why every woman should make self-care a priority. 

@theandrearappaport

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Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a top board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, joins me in this episode. She is also the founder of The Skin Spot, a curated collection of medical-grade skincare and wellness products. Dr. Nazarian starred in the popular Emmy-nominated Netflix series "Skin Decision," and has appeared on E! News, Newsweek, "The Doctors," PragerU, Inside Edition, Newsmax, and "The Real."  

She has a large social media following, with more than 1.7 million followers on her Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter accounts, including @drsheilanazarian, @themodelsurgeon, and @theskinspot. During this episode, Dr. Nazarian shares her fascinating story from escaping Iran as a child and her journey from having imposter syndrome and passing out from the sight of blood to becoming a successful surgeon and a vocal and courageous advocate. She talks about why her family had to plan an elaborate escape and leave their successful life behind in Iran, why failure wasn't an option for her, her view on unrealistic expectations that are being encouraged on social media, how she learned to value herself, the most challenging lessons she's learned, why she sometimes says no to patients, her own social media boundaries, and more. 

 

Podcast: The Closet https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-closet/id1661721192

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Julia Christine Velotas has been featured on numerous TV shows and magazines, including the hit reality TV show REHAB: Party at the Hard Rock Hotel. Her first book is just The Tip: Memoir of a Las Vegas Bottle Server. During this episode, Julia shares the behind-the-scenes of her bottle serving days to show by example not to judge a book by its cover. Often, we make assumptions about people based on their jobs or careers. There's often so much more beneath the surface and different reasons why people may pursue careers or temporary jobs at varying points in their lives- and Julia is the perfect example. During the episode, Julia shares her Greek Orthodox background and talks about how she got into the bottle-serving industry and what that means exactly. Julia talks about the stigma of being a bottle server, how people perceived her during her bottle serving days- how people perceive people in similar careers, and the idea of looking at people as people instead of their jobs.  Julia talks about the importance of following your passion and doing things in the interim to achieve your goals. She also shares some celebrity stories and stresses the importance of having a support system, protecting yourself from sexual harassment in the workplace, and not trusting someone just because they're famous.

@iouliachristine

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Danielle Hazlett joins me tonight to share her story of surviving a serious eating disorder, living with PCOS, Hypothyroidism, & the challenges and victories she’s had along the way. During this episode, she talks about the pressures of growing up looking different than her peers, & how it negatively affected her confidence. She also spoke about her years as a competitive athlete, a father who was an alcoholic, how her eating disorder developed, as well as her road to recovery. Danielle also shared how it took her many years to get diagnosed with PCOS & then Hypothyroidism, & how important it is for women to be our own advocates when it comes to our health & wellness. Danielle shared advice for women who suffer with PCOS as well as healing methods that have helped her & many others in their journeys to feeling better & fighting this syndrome. She also spoke about how you can offer support & be there for your friends & family who suffer with PCOS, & shared encouragement in how there is hope for recovery when it comes to eating disorders, as well as keeping PCOS symptoms under control. I can’t wait for your to hear this episode, I know that you’re definitely going to learn a lot from Danielle’s story & be inspired.

@itsdaniellehazlett

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Dr. Robyn Koslowitz , Post Traumatic Parenting Psychologist, shares the traumatic event that influenced her field of choice as a Psychologist focusing on Post-Traumatic Parenting. Dr. Robyn breaks down the definition of PTSD and trauma and shares how PTSD affected her and why it took so long for her to realize that she had experienced PTSD. Dr. Robyn shares how you can parent your inner child and come to a place of healing, how your child can have PTSD without it being obvious, and how to make sure that even if your child doesn't exhibit signs of PTSD or seem visibly affected by an event, how you can know and be aware of what's going on with your child. She also shares how to tell if your inner child is in the driver's seat when you make decisions and so much more. I also share part of a personal story I rarely talk about publicly, but I felt it was the right moment to share it during this episode. My inner child felt seen during this episode and resonated with Dr. Robyn's words.

@dr.koslowitzpsychology

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Many of you know Goldie Felsenstein as a sought after and successful makeup artist who is a top choice for not only weddings and photoshoots all over the tristate area, but is also flown around the world for her talent and skill. Goldie spoke to me about the struggles of growing up feeling different from her friends who were in a two parent family, her passion for makeup as a child, attending makeup school as a 15 year old, achieving financial independence at age 16, and the unusual job she took to pay for her seminary education (Judaic studies post high school). Goldie also shared her drive for education and the effort it took for her to work to support herself through college. I’m so excited for you to hear her story of perseverance, dedication, and success mindset which enabled her to achieve what she has today.

@makeupgoldie

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Tonight’s interview is with my very talented friend, singer, songwriter and performer Shaindy Plotzker. Shaindy had been singing for years behind the scenes when a serious incident pushed her to go public and spread her wings. During our interview, Shaindy shares her story of growing up with a sibling with special needs, a topic she’s super passionate about, why she decided to create an Instagram account and become more public with her singing, the frightening event that almost changed her life, and her mindset for always staying humble, and recognizing that it’s all a gift.

@shaindyplotzkermusic

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Tonight’s podcast features Danielle LaBiola who started off her career as a lawyer and now runs a business with her 11 year old twin children which focuses on creating and inspiring kindness and happiness, starting from a young age. Danielle joins me tonight to share her journey of choosing law as her career, and why she chose to conduct herself in certain ways contrary to the stereotypical lawyer persona. Danielle speaks about the importance of staying true to yourself and who you are in any profession, disregarding what you’re supposed to do or be and being authentic to yourself and embracing your gifts. She also shared the story of her passion, her business called “Crafting Character,” the foundation of the secret of life’s success, her journey in creating kindness, happiness, and positive character traits in her children, and the importance of including one’s children, and bringing them along in your business…We also spoke about how being an imperfect parent is actually the perfect parenting style… and more! This was such an interesting conversation and I can’t wait for you to listen in and feel empowered!

@crafting_character

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Tonight’s interview is with my inspiring friend Dara Kurtz. After being diagnosed with breast cancer at at 42, Dara left her successful career as a personal banker and financial advisor to focus on writing, podcasting, and her blog Crazy Perfect Life. During this interview we spoke about Dara’s most recent book, “I Am My Mother’s Daughter,” where she shares her story and experiences regarding her relationships, and lessons of life, particularly the close relationship she had with her own mother, who passed away from cancer when she was 28 and pregnant with her oldest daughter, as well as the beautiful relationship she now shares with her daughters. We spoke about the life lessons Dara’s scare with cancer taught her, true success in life, and how to let go of perfectionism and guilt. Dara’s story is sure to inspire you, help you let go of pain and loss, and strengthen the bonds and relationships in your life.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

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Tonight’s interview features Hala Taha, the host of the Young and Profiting podcast, the CEO of YAP media, and one of the biggest influencers on LinkedIn. During this discussion, Hala shares the flow of her entrepreneurial journey and successes, paved with rejections and struggles. She talks about when things shifted, leaving her corporate job to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams full time. Hala talks about how the rejections in her life paved the way for her current success and how she lost relationships along her journey. Hala spoke about how she could continue pursuing her dreams even though so many people around her were trying to discourage her and shared advice for women trying to pursue their dreams and getting discouraged. We spoke about how it’s important to celebrate your career and accomplishments as a woman, even when it’s not about getting married and having babies. Hala shared how being a woman of color impacted her success and how discrimination and standing on the sidelines as a young ethnic girl gave her this extra drive and motivation to be successful. I was so impressed with how Hala spoke about the idea of competition and how she helps her competition outgrow her sometimes.

Podcast: Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

@yapwithhala

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Chagit Sofiev Leviev, the CEO and President of Leviev Group USA. During this interview, Chagit shared her journey starting from her childhood, the values her parents raised her with and instilled in her, which she now utilizes in raising her children. She also spoke about the challenges of moving her family to the US away from her parents, siblings, and their families. Chagit also spoke about appreciating what you have, the benefits and importance of keeping things private, priorities in life, the unique challenges facing female leaders and entrepreneurs;

She shared business advice and spoke about trust and hiring the right people, balancing motherhood with a career, and the importance of surrounding yourself with those who lift you and support your success. I am so excited for you to hear this episode. I can’t wait for you to learn a lot and be inspired.

 

@Chagit_leviev

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Sury Neuman is a talented artist with a fantastic sense of humor! Sury shares her journey from being agnostic to the incredible story of how she regained her faith. She shares the incredible story of how her husband faced potential time in prison and was saved by divine providence. She talks about how she chose to live a different life from how she grew up as a chassidish girl in Williamsburg. Sury also talks about misconceptions people have about Chassidim due to how they’re often portrayed on TV and in movies and the beautiful truths about that life. Sury shares her inspiration for her art, how she deals with hate comments, her outlook on sharing on Instagram, and more.  

Instagram: @suryneuman

Tiktok: @sury_neuman

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Jessica Hughes is an inspiration on so many levels. She has experienced some of the darkest times, yet has emerged unscathed and triumphant. Jessica left a toxic marriage as a single mom to 7 beautiful children. After a sexual assault at  the age of 18, and repressing her emotions around this traumatic event, throughout the years Jessica experienced heavy addictions, as well as eating disorders, all while putting on a perfect front to friends and family. Jessica shares her story of addiction, recovery, and her road of healing through the therapeutic process of art. She describes how she uses art to express her emotions, thoughts, and feelings, and now teaches others to do the same.

 

@jessicahughesfineart

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Samantha Proffer is a celebrity hairstylist, entrepreneur, and influencer with clients all around the US. Sam and I had an authentic and meaningful conversation around the idea of beauty, comparison, and self-love. During this interview, Sam shared her journey from growing up as a tomboy to becoming a glamorous and sought-after hairstylist by public figures and clients from all walks of life.

Sam spoke about how she deals with the days that she doesn’t feel beautiful. She also shares what she learned from working with women from all walks of life and how the women in her life have contributed to how she sees herself. Sam shares super relatable stories and mindset mentalities regarding beauty and self-image, and it’s always such an educational experience learning from someone who is truly in the trenches every day.

@samglamm

Samglamm.com

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Karlee Towning, influencer, and Creator of "Karlee's Kupcakes," joins me in this episode and shares her journey from growing her business in Australia to moving to Michigan and starting from scratch again. She shared how social media helped her grow her brand and humbly spoke about how success is truly a combination of the elements of luck, hard work, and falling into something at the right time. Karlee is about pulling the shades back on what's happening behind the scenes. Karlee also spoke about how we're our biggest critics, and others see talent where we don't always see it, and the truth is that often people want the real deal, and as creators, that's important to keep in mind. Karlee also spoke about the importance of separating yourself from your business, setting boundaries, and balancing time and your identity.

@karleeskupcakes

https://www.karleeskupcakes.com/

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This week's episode features Rachel Hercman, LCSW, Therapist, Editor, and Speaker. Rachel shares her journey and talks about how her childhood struggles help her hold space for her clients today and the importance of people who believed in her when she didn't necessarily believe in herself. She shares why she advocates for singles and talks about accepting and connecting to all different types of people. Rachel discusses the difference between compatibility and chemistry and shares why she took a social media break for a few years. We also discuss why people think we sit at the cool table, other behind-the-scenes Instagram excitement, and more.

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Natalie Mills is the CEO of Natalie Mills Jewelry and Accessories fashion brand, celebrity stylist, and South African immigrant living the American Dream. During this episode, Natalie shared her journey and how her childhood impacted her entrepreneurial career. She also shared the important question to ask yourself as an adult, how to let your childhood self-help guide you and make choices to grow. Natalie also spoke about the American dream and how she built up her brand from the bottom up. She shared challenges she’s been through and still goes through daily. Natalie spoke about how the desire you have within will drive you past the times you want to give up and shared super helpful tips to grow in your career or entrepreneurial journey. She spoke about utilizing your time to the utmost, how vision boards impacted her life, how to use manifestation to achieve your goals, and how it’s essential to take care of ourselves and listen to our inner thoughts to spring back up and succeed. This episode is truly packed with valuable content, and I can’t wait for you to learn a lot and be inspired.

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Tonight’s interview is with Valeri Stavnitser, the Founder and CEO of Valeri Chicago.

During this episode, Valeri shared what inspired her to create her brand. She spoke about how her business was a catalyst to her self-growth and how to deal with competition. Valeri shared how she had to work through past trauma that affected her business and learned not to let people walk all over her in business and life. Valeri spoke about developing confidence, the idea of faking it until you make it, and how Instagram is just a highlight reel, and we don’t see most of what’s going on behind the scenes. Valeri spoke about the moment she decided to delegate and hire help and offered advice to other business owners who are considering hiring help. She talked about her struggles with depression and anxiety, how not to care about what others think,  and offered some excellent life advice and tips for others.

 

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Comedian Julie Rothschild Levi shares how she got out of her shell, the first time she performed comedy and why she stopped performing for 20 years. Julie spoke about her past struggles with depression, a darker time in her life, and how she was able to use comedy to get out of herself and help get through life’s challenges.

She spoke about the importance of sharing our stories, provided helpful advice from therapists when she was going through depression, and shared advice for women who are going through similar struggles.

Julie also spoke about how she got back into comedy, where the inspiration for her skits come from, and how it’s never too late to discover what you love.

I can’t wait for you to hear Julie’s story and be inspired.

@officiallyjulie_comedy

@nechamit

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I’m so excited for tonight’s podcast featuring Kamille Richardson. Although Kamille faced the challenge of being blind from birth, it never deterred her from accomplishing her goals and living a fulfilling and rich life. Kamille grew up with the mentality of “I can do anything,” and this is the mindset that she passes on to her clients who have recently become blind and who come to her for help on navigating their way around their newfound reality, particularly the digital world and using their phones to connect with their external environment. I am excited for you to hear Kamille’s story of what it was like for her growing up blind in a world where most people can see, how she dealt with the challenges that came her way, the messages she wants people to hear, and be inspired by her story. I asked her questions that we all want to ask and Kamille was so gracious and patient and answered all my questions so eloquently and thoroughly. I learned a lot from Kamille and her perspective of living life as someone who has been blind since birth, and I can’t wait for you to hear her story, learn a lot, and be inspired.

 

Instagram: @kamillealia

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Website: iseetechnology06@gmail.com

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Singer and Performing Artist Dobby Baum shares her journey and talks about what inspired her to create the Brooklyn Girls Choir,. Dobby shares its impactful journey and the decision to close its doors.

Dobby talks about her personal struggles with body image, sharing the impact it had on her self-esteem. She shares how gaining weight led her to a newfound sense of self-worth.

Dobby shares the inspiration behind her powerful song, "Beautiful” and the emotional feedback she's received from listeners.

Dobby shares the daily rituals and practices she's integrated into her life, allowing her to radiate beauty from within.

The episode concludes with an intimate look into her songwriting process, a vulnerable journey of self-expression and healing. Join us as we unravel the inspiring story of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of true beauty from within.

Casey Clark is a freelance writer from New York City who specializes in beauty, food, lifestyle, and mental health content. Her work has been featured in allure, bustle, Forbes, Huffington post, and more! 

During this interview, Casey shares how she found writing as an expression of herself and why she chose writing and being a journalist as her career. She talks about discovering that she struggled with depression and anxiety and how she brings her mental health journey to the internet in a way that she's comfortable with. She shares how it felt to release something so personal when she wrote about her grandfather and why she shares her journey with her mental health struggles in her articles. Casey shares how she inspires herself on the days she struggles with her mental health and how she navigates the days she has depressive episodes. Casey talks about coming to terms with her imperfections, her experience with Trichotillomania, a disorder that causes a person to pull out their hair, and how that affects her as a beauty writer without eyelashes. She also offers advice for those who see their loved ones struggling with depression and discusses different ways depression can look from the outside. 

@casey.clarknyc

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Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt is a talented journalist, with articles in prestigious publications, including The New York Times, Glamour Magazine, Business Insider, Haaretz, and more. Avital joins me today to share her story of growing up with parents who were Russian immigrants and how the Russian culture affected her and helped cultivate the decisions she made later on in life. She shared her family’s journey in becoming religious as she grew up, and the significance of how they grew in their observance together as a family. Avital also spoke about prevalent issues in the community and shared messages that she wants to convey to the Orthodox community, including cultivating a community that fosters creativity and creating female thought leaders, and making that the norm. Avital shared where most of her inspiration for her stories comes from and some behind the scenes of the world of journalism. I can’t wait for you to hear her story and learn something from her refreshing perspective on life! 

@Avitalrachel

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Tonight’s interview features Maayan Davis, a choreographer, dancer, motivator, and influencer. Maayan shared with me how she wasn’t always this way. Maayan also spoke about when she first realized how she could express herself through dance and movement and recognized the power of her body. Maayan shared her view on body confidence, how she learned to love parts of her body that she was self-conscious about in the past and how she works to raise her daughters to love their bodies. We spoke about how imperfections make us beautiful. We tend to notice our imperfections that no one else sees, and how Maayan’s best friend of 30 years never noticed something that she was self-conscious of for decades; until Maayan literally pointed it out to her! Maayan and I also bonded over our gummy smiles and spoke about being self-conscious about that feature and how our uniqueness is really what makes us beautiful! Maayan spoke about how she encourages her dance students to love their different parts and how self-talk helped her come to a place of body confidence and self-love. Maayan also shared how it took her a while to get used to talking on Instagram without anxiety and how we see the results but not the process it takes to get there! I am so excited for you to hear this episode. 

@maayandavis

@Nechamit

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Today’s episode features my friend Heidi Baker who shares her journey of growing up, moving to Paris alone at age 19, and how she became a manifesting coach, helping others achieve their dreams through manifestation.

As you’ll hear during this episode, over a decade ago, Heidi and her husband founded a company which was valued at 48 million. Their company generated interest from huge corporations including Home Depot, Lowe's, and Target. Two weeks before they were supposed to finalize a huge investment deal, the investing company changed their mind, and pulled out the funding. As you’ll hear Heidi talk about during this interview, It was the most difficult thing she had been through in her entire life.

Heidi shares how she got through this extremely difficult time, and offers advice to others who are going through challenging times as well. Heidi talks about the concept of head and heart alignment, and how things show up for us, not to us. Heidi breaks down the misconceptions people have regarding manifesting. She shares how we’re always manifesting whether we’re trying to or not, and how she works with her clients to manifest and achieve their dreams. She also spoke about how we’re all empathic beings, how we feel others intentions, and energy, and the importance of tuning in to the energy you bring to your marketing, and life in general. We ended off the interview with Heidi offering advice on ways to manifest things, shift your world with simple shifts, how to get clear on what you truly want so you can get what you want out of life. I’m so excited for you to listen to this episode, it’s seriously packed with so much valuable information and ideas to implement immediately!

Expertredefined.com

Instagram: @heidilynnebaker

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Elena is an Entertainment Editor at Today.com and has previously worked at refinery29 and Oprah daily. During this interview, Elena shared how feeling like an outsider contributed to who she is today. We spoke about how Instagram contributes to body image challenges, and she shared her ideas of what we can do to help our girls grow up with increased body confidence. Elena shared how her mom helped her develop her self-worth by helping her feel valuable for more than her body and the importance of having more empathy for yourself. We spoke about the struggles of aging, of our bodies changing, and we can sometimes change different aspects of how we look, but if we don’t love ourselves, we’ll always find something we don’t like. We discussed the importance of doing what you need to feel confident and beautiful. How we should love our bodies for all they have done for us and focus on that, and find the positive aspects of what we’ve been served but most importantly, how every human is worthy of love regardless of weight, size, shape, or ages.

@Elenawonders

@Nechamit

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Dr. Clara Surowitz is a popular OBGYN based in Lakewood, NJ, and Jersey Shore. Dr. Surowitz shares how her childhood personality impacted her future career choice. She shares stories of when she delivered a baby on her couch in her playroom and a premature baby in her patient's car. She also talks about work-life balance, the importance of having help- and how no one can do it all. She talks about how her own birthing experiences contributed to her empathy as a provider, how she delivered babies before she gave birth, and how she works to create an environment where she's fully present, supportive, and active with the women giving birth. Dr. Surowitz also talks about current healthcare, how it impacts patients and doctors, and the mission behind her NJ-based birthing center. She also shares why she wants more women to go into professions of helping women like doulas and midwives and the necessary advice she has for women about their health.

Instagram: @trubirthcenter

Website: https://truobgyn.com/

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Ariella Zeitlin, a tremendously talented, classically trained violinist, singer, and songwriter, joins me in this episode to share her journey of music and self-discovery.

Ariella walks us through her beginnings as a musician, unveiling the origins of her musical passion and the spark that ignited her creative journey. She shares the pivotal moments that led her to embark on a path where her melodies could inspire and connect with others.

Ariella talks shares the importance of embracing one's true self and the transformative power of being authentic and attracting the right people into one's life, those who resonate with your true essence and aspirations.

Ariella shares the significance of surrounding oneself with a supportive and nurturing community. She recounts the challenges she's encountered along her path and how a network of caring individuals has been instrumental in helping her overcome obstacles and setbacks.

Ariella also reflects on her journey with beauty, influenced by her mother and her childhood, and the importance of recognizing one’s intrinsic worth, regardless of what others value. 

I also shared some pieces of my personal journey with makeup, exploring how it ties into the idea of creating and recognizing personal value. 

Ariella opens up about moments in her life when she felt invisible and offers valuable insights on how to feel seen and valued during those challenging times. She also underlines the significance of setting intentions, looking inward and so much more.

@violinlikethat

https://www.violinlikethat.com/

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Ilana Dunn, Influencer, Host, and Executive Producer of the "Seeing Other People podcast," joins me in this episode. Ilana shares how she evolved from being a more private face as the lead content creator of the Hinge app to sharing her dating challenges and triumphs with the world via her podcast and social media. She also talks about how she learned to become more vulnerable and realized the depth of connections and how she could inspire others through a deeper vulnerability. Ilana talks about how she used to define herself by her job and relationship status and how she changed that. She stresses the importance of being yourself when you're dating, the importance of communication in dating and why you shouldn't be nervous about scaring someone away, how she spared herself so much heartache by reinventing dating patterns, respecting her worth, and more! 

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@seeingotherpeople
@ilana.dunn

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Seeing Other People
Life In Progress

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Sylvia Farbstein is the inspirational mom behind the Brandon Farbstein name, an inspiring mindset and empathy leader who was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism. Growing up, Sylvia never dreamed she’d end up as a parent to a child with special needs. When life proved to have other plans, Sylvia and her husband stepped up to the plate. They became Brandon’s cheerleaders, helping to encourage him, and turn the challenge of his skeletal condition into a blessing, his very own superpower. Sylvia shared with me how she and Brandon chose personal growth, along with positive mindsets and meaningful living, to inspire and empower millions of people worldwide. They chose to focus on Brandon’s inner power and talents, neither of which are confined or defined by limitations, perceived or otherwise. I’m so excited for you to hear Sylvia’s story and journey with her amazing son who has overcome (some of the most) difficult challenges, yet has faced them with positivity and growth.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakbeyondwords

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakbeyondwords

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviafarbstein/

Brandon Farbstein website: https://brandonfarbstein.com/

Ten Feet Tall book (by Brandon Farbstein): amzn.to/2E1rl2P

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Stephanie Yunger is an actress and comedian with great energy and hilarious sketches. I recently discovered her on Instagram and immediately reached out to her to come on the show. This episode felt like a conversation with two friends, as you’ll soon hear. Stefani shared her journey about growing up and coming out of her shell to become the performer she is today. Stephanie also shared challenges she’s overcome and the importance of believing in ourselves. She shared how humor plays a role in her everyday life and how her day-to-day life inspires her sketches. We also spoke about celebrity culture, the danger of putting other people on pedestals, and being assertive as women. I can’t wait for you to hear Stefanie’s story, be entertained, and be inspired.

@stefachka

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This episode features Vanessa Haberman who shares her  journey from literally not knowing how to boil water to becoming a successful food blogger with thousands of followers. Vanessa shared why she doesn’t show her face on Instagram and prefers staying behind the scenes. We spoke about remaining authentic to who we are without getting pressured to follow the herd just because that’s what everyone else is doing. She shares how she embraces what works for her even when others don’t agree or pressure her to change. Vanessa also spoke about the circumstances that forced her to carve out her own identity and the depth of the struggle that she went through in the process. I can’t wait for you to hear this super raw and relatable episode. Listen in and be inspired

@platesandpetals

@nechamit

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Ricki Steiner shares her evolution from being a headstrong kid to who she is today. She talks about being comfortable in her own skin, not caring what other people think of her, and how she developed healthy boundaries contrary to how she was raised. Ricki shares why she initially began posting on Instagram and sharing her life, advice for protecting yourself and your boundaries if you’re going through loss or grief, how to be there for your friend who’s going through loss, why she started sharing her infertility journey and how she wants singles to feel included and seen. We talk about people projecting their feelings and discomfort onto others and the concept of being comfortable being uncomfortable. Ricki shares her advice for what to do in uncomfortable situations, the people we remember with love and positivity when we’re going through struggles, and how you can become one of those people. Ricki also talks about why you don’t owe anyone an explanation, how no one wants to be pitied, and how she gets herself out of a heavy space when needed. 

@Rickisteiner

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This episode features fashion designer and stylist Talya Bendel, whose work has been seen on Netflix, Daily Beast, Warner Brothers, and more. During this episode, Talya shares her journey and how she pivoted from wanting to be in the spotlight as a singer to following a different dream to become a successful fashion designer. Talya delves into the topics of passions and pivoting in life and shares some great advice for working moms who have both career and family goals. She talks about how not every successful marriage has to be traditional and how having a plan and creating the space in your life for your goals is extremely important. Talya also shares her past struggles with alcohol addiction and how she moved through it, and we also talk about recreational drugs and using them wisely. Talya also shares some challenges she faces working in the secular world as a religious Jewish woman and the importance of sticking to your values no matter what they are. I can’t wait for you to hear this episode packed with actionable goals to help you succeed in life, no matter where you are now. 

@carpefashiondiem

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Michal Goldfein is a fashion blogger, podcast host, and writer, who, growing up as an only child with her mom and aunt, cultivated her own style and love of fashion.

During Michal’s third pregnancy, after two healthy childbirths, she suffered a devastating miscarriage. Michal joins me tonight to share her experience and walk me through her thoughts and emotions both during and after her loss. Michal also discusses the importance of having a supportive network of family and friends which helped get her through this experience.  With her optimistic orientation and love of life, Michal will leave you feeling hopeful and positive to welcome the future and what life has in store. 

@thefashiondetour

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Simona Ksoll grew up in Austria with her mother and step-father and consciously chose to take responsibility for her own her life at the young age of 17, leaving an abusive environment, and bringing her father to court to direct the child support to her. Simona eventually moved to California and established her own life in LA as a successful marketing executive for SONY. A few months after a retreat in Mexico when she listened to her own intuition and calling, she left her cushiony job and moved to Mexico as a life coach, focusing on making her clients dreams a reality. Simona shares her journey, what prompted her life changing decisions, how she worked through her traumatic childhood along with the lessons she learned, the importance of taking ownership over your own feelings and emotions, and how living a fulfilling and meaningful life can be attainable for anyone.

Jaclyn Alterwein joins me tonight to share her story of hope and empowerment through her breast cancer journey. After having stood beside her mother and 2 close friends as a co-survivor during their breast cancer journeys, Jaclyn received her annual mammogram at age 45 and was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer 3 and 1/2 months later, at age 46. During our discussion, Jaclyn talks about why she advocates for women getting their annual mammograms, through her #AnnualMammosSaveLives campaign, why she chose to get a double mastectomy, and shares advice for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Jaclyn also shares her thoughts on the emotional struggles women may have when it comes to being diagnosed with breast cancer, an area which often represents our identification as women. She also discusses the importance of support, and how we can be there for our friends and family members who are suffering with breast cancer.

If you are on your breast cancer journey, or are a survivor, and need support, connect with Jaclyn on Instagram @JaclynBrooke23.

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I first discovered Sheryl Kurland when an article about her popped up in my news feed. I became a fan immediately & wanted to learn more about her non-profit organization “Find your Fabulosity,” where she donates lipsticks to women who are victims of domestic violence.  During this interview with Sheryl, she shares why &  how she created this nonprofit. She shared the way it began from speaking engagements with college students, how she spread awareness & took it from a nonexistent organization, to have given out one million dollars worth of lipsticks to women who have suffered from domestic violence. Sheryl talks about how her organization mainly gives to shelters to give out to the women & also the way they discreetly give to women who are stuck at home with their abusers. As someone who has a lot of experience with women who have been victims of domestic violence, Sheryl shares advice for others on teaching girls from a young age on feeling enough, & cultivating the confidence to hopefully prevent violence from their futures.

@findyourfabulosity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindYourFabulosity/

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Welcome to We Are Women, A Karmela Cosmetics Podcast, where women speak their truth and celebrate their victories. We all crave connection. At our core, we all want to feel loved and understood. Hi I’m Nechami, founder of Karmela Cosmetics, a company that produces high performance, natural beauty products and is dedicated to uniting and empowering women through the power of color. This podcast came about as a way to give a voice to ALL women, because we all have stories to share. It’s a place where we’ll learn about each other and ourselves, dive into important issues that affect us, discover all that we have in common, and make some memories. Each week, listen in as I chat with remarkable women and discuss topics like sexism in the workplace, PCOS, and domestic violence. You may recognize some of their voices but you don’t know their stories. Yet. So pour yourself a glass of red and get comfortable! Every night is ladies' night on We Are Women.

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I’m so excited to launch our first podcast episode with Diana Falzone. You may have heard of her from her days as a journalist on Fox News or seen her articles in Vanity Fair.  From the time she graduated college and began working, Diana has fought against gender discrimination to support ALL women. After discovering and being diagnosed with Endometriosis (a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain) after 22 years of suffering with no diagnosis, Diana joined the advisory board of the Endo Foundation and continues to do all she can to spread awareness and education of the disease.

Diana unfortunately signed an NDA with Fox News after she left, so she wasn’t able to talk about her experience with gender discrimination while at Fox News with me. However as a public figure, information can be easily found online. My Google results showed that after Diana made the brave decision to go public with her Endometriosis diagnosis on the Fox News Website, she suffered gender and disability discrimination, and was banned from taking part in on-air activities at Fox News 3 days after the article was published. Her attorneys argued that the revelation regarding Falzone's infertility, "detracted from her sex appeal and made her less desirable" in the eyes of the "male-dominated senior management of Fox News.”

Diana and I had an informative and interesting conversation about how she ended up in journalism after majoring in psychology; her experience of living with Endo for 22 years before receiving a diagnosis (and how it usually takes women 10 years before receiving a diagnosis); her experience of living with Endo on a daily basis; finally receiving validation for her pain; and finally, what we can do to support our friends and family who are suffering with this disease.

You can find Diana on Twitter and Instagram: @dianafalzone 

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Shira Rosenbluth is a body positive blogger, influencer, and therapist who, after being put on a diet at age 10, due to the pressures of our thin obsessed society, developed an eating disorder that went undiscovered for 4 years. Eventually, Shira chose to become a therapist, and currently utilizes her own experiences to help others. I really enjoyed getting to know Shira through this interview, and hearing her firsthand experience of healing, as well as relapsing with an eating disorder while in the public eye. Many of us can learn from her advice and recommendations for women and girls with regard to body confidence, and utilize her techniques for achieving a healthy body image and mindset.

Instagram and Twitter: @TheShiraRose

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Jewish Country Singer-songwriter Tehilla Erlich joins me in this episode. She shares her journey on how she got started as a child and how her signing contributed to her self-confidence and growth. She spoke about her inspiration for her songs, how writing songs is therapeutic for her, and the vulnerability aspect of releasing her music, which is her diary with the world. Tehila shared advice for other moms on how to help their children grow their confidence through creative outlets, just like her mom had the wisdom to do for her as a child. She also spoke about her process of getting the sound she was looking for, finding the right talent to help her get there, and enjoying the journey.

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Tonight’s interview is with Influencer and Cooking Blogger Malkie Gordon - Hirsch who experienced a tremendous and shocking tragedy when her husband suddenly and unexpectedly passed away one day while at work. Malkie chose to make meaning out of this tragedy and utilizes her experience to inspire and help others. During this interview, Malkie shares her story and speaks about her journey of working through the shock, pain, and range of emotions that encompassed this tragic event. She spoke about the importance and power we have in choosing our reactions to situations. Even though we might not have the power to determine what happens to us, we can still choose how we deal with the circumstances we’re given. Malkie also offers advice on how to be there for your friends and family when they’ve suffered through loss, as well as the importance of feeling your feelings. She also mentions how she’s thankful that she experienced and worked through her emotions, even with the depth of pain they brought. Malkie shares how this experience helped her become the woman she is today, and how she’s found her uniqueness and become a better person because of what life has thrown her way. I’m so excited for you to hear this episode, it was so raw, real, and I know you’re going to leave feeling tremendously inspired, just as I was, after speaking with Malkie.

@kissthekoshercook

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Danielle Ingenito is a certified spiritual empowerment coach and intuitive reiki master healer, who suffered from a devastating divorce after a toxic marriage to a narcissist.

During this interview, Danielle shares her journey of healing, to wholeheartedly accepting herself as she is, and now as she helps women heal from narcissistic relationships. She shares her experience being married to a narcissist, and the importance of awareness and tuning into what’s happening to take ownership of our lives and heal.

She speaks about breaking the generational cycle, how she took ownership and ended the cycle of toxic marriages that generations before her had paved, and shares her journey from working as a certified public accountant to utilizing energy modalities to help heal her clients. Danielle discusses her new book “It’s Not You, It’s Your Energy” and how she realized that energy is a science, and an important healing tool.

Danielle has learned to turn her pain into power and now helps other women do the same. I’m so excited for you to hear this episode! We delved deep into her story and the topic of narcissistic relationships here, I can’t wait for you to learn and be inspired.

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During this episode, Dr. Chassia Boczko (Dr. Be), a beloved psychologist, shares what inspired her to become a psychologist at 16 and how her family dynamic contributed to her personality and career choice. She also spoke about the messages we should share with our children and ourselves during traumatic and stressful times. She shared how to communicate what’s going on with our children during times of heaviness and fear. She also spoke about the importance of taking care of ourselves on an emotional and mental level during these trying times.

We ended with Dr. B sharing what beauty means to her personally and advice for women who feel invisible.

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Bari Mitzmann is a modest fashion blogger turned mental health advocate, & now a self-proclaimed doer of all things, including social media consulting. Bari shared the evolution of her journey & how she became a mental health advocate who shares vulnerable parts & struggles in her life. Bari spoke about the behind-the-scenes of social media, expectations from followers, the importance of boundaries, & where she draws the line between sharing & keeping things private. Bari also shared her journey with Peri- Partum depression, a condition which many people are not familiar with, & how she got through this challenging time. Bari also shared why she decided to share some of her most vulnerable moments on her platform & how she decides which parts to share & which to keep private.

Bari also shared some helpful advice for how to support friends & family members who are going through challenging times.

I can’t wait for you to listen to this real, raw, & inspiring episode!

@barianna

@womenofvalorpodcast

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Devorah Schwartz is a mom, wife, and Orthodox Jewish singer and performer with thousands of fans and followers worldwide. During this episode, Devorah spoke about her evolution and growth within her femininity and how she learned to love her entire self. How she struggled with feeling different than the girls around her as a young teenager. Devorah spoke about when she started loving herself for who she is and how she permits herself to feel comfortable in her skin on days she doesn’t. Devorah also shared how she deals with the pressures of her public job in show business and her outlook on performers making mistakes and embarrassing themselves during live performances. Devorah also spoke about how we grow through discomfort and improve through practice, how she grants herself permission not to be perfect and the importance of acknowledging when you’ve accomplished something and being proud of yourself.

@devorahschwartzofficial

Devorahschwartz.com

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Rivkah Fox is one of my favorite matchmakers, and during this episode, you'll hear why. During this episode, Rivkah shares her background, how her childhood personality impacted her future matchmaking, the full circle moment of how she had her father to thank for how she met her husband, and how she got started as a matchmaker and orchestrated her first match as a young teenager.  Rivkah also shares things she wishes she could say to singles but can’t because she doesn’t want to offend or hurt anyone. She also shares some great advice to help along your dating journey. Rivkah spoke about why she’s had to fire singles from working with her, what she would tell and has told people who say that singles are being picky, why you shouldn’t take it personally when a matchmaker sends you a match that doesn’t seem to be a good fit and more! 

@Rivkahfox

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Lauren Larkin, licensed NYC therapist and content creator, joins Nechami in this episode. Lauren shares how her childhood personality and way of connecting to others transferred over to her adult life and career as a therapist. She shares her own struggles with an eating disorder and career pivot and how your career trajectory doesn’t have to be linear, contrary to what we’re taught. Lauren discusses how she determines how much personal information she shares with her clients and her overall boundaries as a therapist. She breaks down the difference between empathy and sympathy and shares advice on cultivating more empathy and feeling more heard in relationships. She also talks about cultivating adult friendships and the importance of approaching networking with open intentions. Lauren also shares signs on what to look out for in regards to noticing and becoming aware of eating disorders, how to help loved ones who are struggling with eating disorders, and more!

@leltherapy

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I met Karina through a mutual friend about a year ago and we immediately hit it off and became fast friends. You know those people who radiate positivity and you just want to hang out with them and learn from them? She’s one of those people. Karina Khalife Mass is a jewelry blogger and celebrity jeweler based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Although her family has been in the business for decades, joining the family business was not her original plan. When tragedy struck, just as she was graduating college, Karina switched gears from her childhood dream of becoming a criminal defense attorney, to joining the family jewelry business and rising to success. Please be aware that in this episode we speak about domestic violence, so if this is a topic that’s a trigger or unhealthy for you to listen to, please feel free to either fast forward about halfway, or skip this episode and and we’ll see you next time!

Listen in to hear her story of courage, passion, and the road to success.

@detroitdiamondgirl

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Jaclyn Renee is a Holistic Health Coach, Digestion Specialist, and Wellness Influencer. Jaclyn received her certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She assists her clients in their gut-healing journey using food and self-care as their medicine.

Jaclyn is no stranger to digestive issues. She struggled as a child and through her teens with IBS and crippling anxiety until she was introduced to Holistic Medicine at age 20. Jaclyn immersed herself in the lifestyle, researching different protocols and products, and within time, she healed her gut and cleared her anxiety for good. She now applies these techniques to her client programs and has helped hundreds of people get their digestive health back on track.

During this interview, Jaclyn shared how she was constantly sick as a child and how she started her healing journey as an adult. She spoke about why she left her successful career in the beauty industry to help women heal their gut, why gut health is so important, and how it affects our mental and physical health. Jaclyn shared what she does to help her body on flare-up gut days and the moments eating healthy and taking supplements won’t help, and what to do instead. Jaclyn offered advice on what you can do to start working on your gut health to feel and look your best and how she approaches and processes grief and other heavy emotions.

Instagram: @jaclynreneewellness

Tik Tok: @jaclynrenee_wellness

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Dating Coach and Former Today Show Australia Psychologist Jackie Glaser joins me on this week’s episode. Jackie talks about how her background as a psychologist helped her throughout the decades of dating before she met her husband when she was in her forties. Jackie shares the most significant lesson she learned and the turning point that changed the trajectory of her life during her single years. She shares the importance of letting go and surrendering and a visual meditation to help put this into practice. Jackie also discusses understanding masculine and feminine energies, how that fits into dating, and how that can connect us more emotionally, especially during the courtship stage. 

Tonight’s episode features singer, songwriter, and performer Chanale Fellig/Harrel. Chanale shares her journey from growing up in a chassidic home in Miami, to becoming a worldwide Orthodox singer and performer. Chanale spoke about the the song writing and composition process, how she learned the ropes,  and the different challenges that came up along the way. Chanale also shared the daily challenges she faces as a musician, the not so glamorous and heavier stuff that can often come with being a true artist and musician. As an avid Instagram user, Chanale shared her take on instagram, the pro’s and cons and social media boundaries. Listen in for entertainment, inspiration, and some things to ponder over!

@chanalemusic

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This episode features Danielle Jacobs, a talented comedian, actress, singer, and dancer. Danielle shares her honest and raw story of where she comes from, her childhood, and the difficult life experiences that formed who she is today. Very often, we look at people who are more public and assume that we know about their makeup and background because of how they seem- if you look at Danielle, you might assume that she has a perfect life; she's talented, beautiful, and funny. When you hear this episode, you'll hear how much she's been through, including some of the challenges she's had to overcome, including her parent's divorce and then remarrying each other, being forced to hold back from fully expressing herself, rediscovering herself as an adult with a young family and more. You'll be inspired and relate to different things she's been through in your own way, and I hope you can apply some of her valuable life advice to your own life. 

@sodanielleicious

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Tonight's interview is with Dana Anderson, a performer, and creator whose work spans on camera, stage, voiceover, music. She's appeared in major network shows, commercials, is a published author, and more. During this interview, Dana shares her story and mission in creating her media and talent relations agency Concrete Runway. She shares helpful mindset tips and talks about how regret, shame, and guilt keep you stuck in your past. Dana talks about imposter syndrome and how we're here to share our abundance and leave a legacy. She expounds on how she infused her arts background with advocacy and shares challenges and awkward situations she's faced as a black woman. We had an honest and raw conversation about people being ignorant of topics relating to black people and how we can all tune in and be open to understanding each other. We spoke about unconscious bias and the idea of creating dialogue around change and healing humanity as a society. Dana also talked about how self-care looks different to each of us and the importance of taking the time to ground yourself and give yourself what you need. Dana is making a huge difference and using her voice to advocate for women of color and educate others, and I am so grateful to her for coming on the show. Listen in and be inspired.

@theycallmedana

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Jackie Minsky is the founder of the Divine PR and is also known as the conscious publicist. She is the secret behind some of the biggest 7-8 figure companies. Helping entrepreneurs start and grow their brands and gain authority in their industry. She also has a successful podcast featured in Entrepreneur magazine two years in a row, naming her an industry leader. Jackie shares her journey to creating her personal brand and successful podcast during this episode. How she got started by helping other business owners build their personal brands. Jackie talks about how she became a single mom overnight and her belief in tuning in to her intuition and listening to her inner voice. Jackie discusses the importance of vulnerability and shares advice for new entrepreneurs. She talks about how to time block and utilize time efficiently, keeping promises to herself, how she balances building her career while being a single mom, and why she makes self-care and spending time with herself a priority.

@Jackie_minsky

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Beatie Deutsch is a wife, mother, and Israeli national champion in the marathon and half marathon who is currently chasing the Olympian dream. During this interview, Beatie shares why she chose running as her means of exercise and how when she first started running, she had no plans of becoming a professional runner. Beatie shares her story of how she became a professional athlete and owns her uniqueness, being proud of who she is, including running in a skirt during marathons. She spoke about how she balances putting herself out there in a way that feels comfortable to her in a world of self-promotion. Beatie shared her priorities and talked about how living in the public eye has affected her, how she encourages herself on the days she doesn’t feel great with her performance, and why she shares the hard days on social. Beatie spoke about involving her kids in her running career and why she makes sure not to compare herself to others. Beatie spoke about the times in her life when she’s struggled with unhealthy behaviors and her perspective on getting the help she needs to be her best self.

@marathonmother

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Yulady Saluti is one of the strongest women I know. She has had 27 surgeries, breast cancer, and a colostomy bag and is only 42. During this interview, Yulady shares her journey, starting with her happy childhood and the pain when she was only eight years old. Yulady talks about living with extreme pain, her 27 surgeries, living with an ostomy bag, and how she got very sick only one week after getting married. Yulady spoke about why she chose to share her breast cancer journey with the world and her mission to empower and support other women. She also shares how yoga and running helped her through the pain and advice for women experiencing similar struggles. I can’t wait for you to hear this episode, learn a lot, and be inspired.

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Jodi Harrison Bauer is a renowned fitness guru, top-semi finalist, and oldest sports-illustrated swim model and entrepreneur. During this episode, Jodi shares her story, how she lost friends after her divorce, how she embraced change, her boss's disrespectful and ageist comments, and how she proved him wrong. She talks about why she competed in Sports Illustrated and how all the major news outlets were reaching out to her, from the NY Post to People magazine and Good Morning America, and how she discovered that she was on the cover of the New York Post from her daughter at a very hectic time. Jodi talks about how stepping into her truth and authenticity led to tremendous success for her and the importance of stepping into your truth. She talks about how she was told that no one wanted to see someone her age on the cover of a magazine, but she proved them wrong! Jodi also shares some tangible tips for aging gracefully and confidently and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. 

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Tonight’s podcast episode is with Martha Hunt Handler whose mystery novel “Winter of The Wolf” is based on a true story of mystery & suspense. During this interview Martha shared pieces from her childhood that formed who she is today, including her love of nature, animals, & in particular wolves, & how they helped guide her journey.

We spoke about letting things flow, the importance of listening to our intuition and gut feelings & the differences between giving in to anxiety or fear versus listening to your gut. She also shared her her "Why" & what inspired her to write her novel, the process of getting her book published, & the challenges she overcame along her journey.

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Winter of the Wolf

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Tonight’s interview is with my good friend Rivky Itzkowitz. The creator of a size inclusive modest fashion brand, Impact fashion, Rivky has always been pro size inclusivity, female empowerment, and loving and embracing yourself. During tonight’s discussion, we touch on different aspects of female empowerment, the balance between strength and femininity, the way the world sees us, destroying  female stereotypes,  and more. Listen in for thought provoking insights, inspiration, and valuable mindset tips.

@Impactfashion

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Sirlene Saldivar is a TV producer, host, and on-air talent. Shirlene shares her journey from childhood to moving to the US. She talks about the power of our words, how our words create our reality and how she dreamed of being a tv host since she was five. Shirlene shares how conducting 20 interviews a week helped train her to be in front of the camera and how being in front of the camera takes a lot of confidence and self-work. She shares how she learned to see the value and beauty in herself even during the moments she was not feeling beautiful and how she uses her natural ability to see the good in other people as a way to reflect her self-love. We spoke about how we all have something beautiful, and sometimes the work is about discovering and focusing on the beauty already there. Shirlene shares how she utilizes affirmations to encourage and remind herself of her worth every morning and discusses the moments she feels most comfortable in her skin and why her inner circle is so small.

Shirlene shares common themes and insecurities she saw during her interviews with celebrities and some of the most beautiful people on TV. You’ll get to hear how her persistence and putting herself out there got her her first tv job and advice on how you can accomplish your dreams.

@sirlenesaldivar

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