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!

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Tonight’s interview is with Angela Sette, who worked to overcome her childhood fears of being in the spotlight, eventually becoming her own child’s advocate when her daughter was diagnosed with ESES, a rare form of Epilepsy that doesn’t allow a person to sleep. Angela uses her painful and challenging journey as a way to create change in the world. With her personal experience and knowledge and years of research of the brain, Angela works as a brain health empowerment coach, as well as through her book, “Opening Our Minds To Our Brains’ Potential: Are We Our Our Childrens Teachers Or Are They Ours?” A book about the transformational approach to life, when we keep our minds open to the teachers that present themselves in our lives, especially our children.

During our conversation, Angela Angela shares how her daughter’s condition affected the rest of the family, how her other children developed and expressed empathy for each other…None of which will surprise you, because when you hear her story, and how she felt and advocated for her daughter, you’ll understand exactly where the empathy stems from.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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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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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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!

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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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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.

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If the name Zelda Volkov sounds familiar to you, it’s most likely because you’ve seen her luxurious line of Zelda Wigs. As a young mom, after sourcing high quality Russian hair, creating a wig for herself, and looking to break up the daily grind, Zelda started her own wig brand, which is now in high demand and sold worldwide. After her divorce, despite making different life choices from her childhood and those she practiced in her marriage, Zelda worked on and achieved a wonderful relationship with both her ex and his new wife. Zelda manages to juggle her business, taking care of her kids, and developed an inspirational life coach program- her passion. Listen in, as in true Zelda fashion, she tells it like it is and candidly shares her inspirational story of courage, finding herself, and her approach to developing and maintaining healthy and long lasting relationships.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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We often look at positive, successful people and assume that they’re happy and successful because it was given to them, and easy. We sometimes forget that often it’s because they set on a goal, worked hard, and didn’t give up. Chanie Wassner is a successful clinical pharmacist who has stayed positive, and continues to spread happiness and positivity, non-withstanding some serious challenges and losses on her journey. Chanie shared with me how, while working full time, putting herself through school, and having the sole burden of student loans, her hard work, dedication, and devotion helped her overcome her losses and future challenges. We also spoke about Chanie’s perspective and thoughts on the challenge  of single women to maintain feelings of worthiness as in a society that values and emphasizes marriage. Chanie advocates how having a purpose unrelated to relationship status is vital to women’s feelings of self worth. Listen in and be inspired.

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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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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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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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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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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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Daisi Jo Pollard, Model, and Entrepreneur, shares her story and talks about some of the heavy events that shaped her childhood, including being dropped off at social services by her mom at one point. Daisi shares what it’s like for her as a multi-racial woman and how it affected her upbringing with family, as well as continues to affect her socially today. She talks about her experience with colorism, how she chooses to function in the world as a multi-racial woman, how she deals with stereotypical and racist comments and judgment, how she feels about people acknowledging her race, why she dated a guy 40 years older than her at one point, her views on success and how she worked hard to get to where she is today and more. 

Trigger Warning- towards the end of the episode, at about the 1-hour mark, Daisi shares some abuse that she went through, including sexual abuse, so please be aware of this before you listen.

@daisijo 

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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.

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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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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! 

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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. 

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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!

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Comedian Chani Lisbon joins me on this week's episode. Chani shares her journey of becoming who she is today, starting with her parent's divorce when she was five. Chani discusses how she decides which vulnerable and painful parts of her story to share. She shares her story of how her alcohol addiction started and then her path to recovery. Chani talks about how she took ownership of her life and transformed into the happy person that she is today when she got started as a comedian, how unconditional love was a huge part of her healing journey, and how people can support their loved ones who are struggling with alcohol addiction. Chani also shares important do's and don't when it comes to serving alcohol at parties, and more!

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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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Seeing Other People
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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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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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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.

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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.

https://dobbybaum.com/

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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.

gobesociety.com

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Alyssa Goldwater, ultra-orthodox Jewish influencer, plus size style and advocate, and type 1 diabetic mom, joins me in this episode. Alyssa talks about how she grew from being insecure and having low confidence as a child to becoming the confident woman she is today. Alyssa shares her journey with a binge eating disorder and the misconceptions people have about eating disorders. Alyssa shares how she learned that she has an eating disorder, why she decided to go to an eating disorder treatment program, how she learned to love her body, and shares some information that she’s never shared before. Alyssa talks about her experience as the recipient of hate comments, especially regarding her posting asking for seatbelt extenders on airplanes and why she wants to break the stigma of how someone’s size is misconceived to be synonymous with their health.

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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. 

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Aliza Shapiro, LCSW, is the Founder and therapist of therapyinthecity.org. Aliza shares how her sensitivity as a child contributed to her work as a therapist today. She talks about what motivated her to become a therapist, but before that, why she swore that she would never become a therapist in High school. She shares her mental health journey, why she often talks about anxiety on her page, and how she deals with anxiety in her personal life. She talks about letting go of control in our lives and her take on manifestation. She shares the difference between helping her friends with their problems versus helping clients. Aliza also shares how she establishes trust with her clients and how trust is essential to living a more meaningful life, navigating anxiety in our everyday lives and relationships, the difference between daily anxiety and clinical anxiety, and the benefits of accepting what you’re struggling with. 

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Devorah Kigel, inspirational speaker, educator, and Jewish dating coach, joins me in this episode. She has successfully coached over 300 women to get clarity in their dating life and marry their husbands. She recently wrote her book, “Marry a Mensch Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Today’s Single Woman.” During this episode, Devorah shares her own dating journey and talks about how she became a dating coach before it was trending. She talks about the balance between feeling unattached and not desperate when you’re dating and yet still wanting to get married. Devorah shares how to create the criteria for your future spouse and how to differentiate between dealbreakers and non-negotiables. She also shares how this positive energy she radiates doesn’t come naturally to her, what that has to do with marriage and choosing your partner, and how she would advise singles to respond when people tell them they’re being picky.

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.

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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. 

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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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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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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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