Kale in My Teeth – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Kale in My Teeth, Rivki and Josh explore the world of luxury event design and the values that drive it. From the philosophy behind building unforgettable experiences to the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career, this conversation touches on creativity, authenticity, and staying true to one’s purpose.

Rivki’s IG: rivkirabinowitz

Rivki’s TT: rivkirabinowitz

Birch Event Design IG: bircheventdesign

Birch Event Design TT: bircheventdesign

Birch Event Design Website: birchevents.com

00:00 Intro

03:30 The Essence of Birch Event Design

05:02 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

11:48 The Impact of Social Media

16:02 Parenting and Professionalism

23:33 Design Philosophy and Client Interaction

28:22 Building a Successful Event Design Business

34:33 Building a Business from Scratch

38:51 The Importance of Patience and Humility

43:56 Client Interaction and Budget Management

55:07 Collaboration in the Event Design Community

59:24 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Julia and Rivki get into the nitty gritty about all things fine jewelry and building an online presence: trends, misconceptions, how she was a guest at the world renowned Ambani wedding, and how to grow a loyal following on socials.

Rivki’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/rivkirabinowitz?igsh=MWhkeW9jbnBnYmcwaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Rivki’s TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@rivkirabinowitz?_t=8rLigAzkXOg&_r=1

Julia’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliachafe?igsh=a2s5Y2ZlaW4ycTJq

Julia’s TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewelswithjules?_t=8rLiOBRbsXW&_r=1

00:00 Welcome to Kale in My Teeth

02:27 Episode Sponsor: Vanderhout Jewelry

03:34 Julia's Journey into Content Creation

09:41 Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds

17:26 Jewelry Trends and Advice

22:36 Pop Culture and Jewelry Stories

26:24 The Power of Consistency and Audience Engagement

31:13 A Memorable Invitation: The Ambani Wedding

42:27 Future Aspirations

Diane McLaren is a Natural Health Practitioner who has advocated the benefits of a holistic approach to natural healing. Through her unique methodology that integrates training as a Clinical Iridologist, Master Herbalist and Registered Nutritionist, Diane has helped thousands identify the root causes of their health concerns to experience remarkable results naturally. She is the founder of Healthy You Naturally Wellness Centre and host of the Healthy You Naturally Podcast where she shares her insights, extensive experience, and knowledge. In this episode, Diane gives Rivki & the listeners her optimal recommendations for supplements regarding health, digestion and beauty. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:42) - Guest Intro (6:41) - Dianne’s General Supplement Recommendations (12:26) - Frequency Needed For Supplements To Show Results  (14:57) - Supplements For Mental Health (25:15) - Supplements For Digestion  (37:44) - Diagnosing Rivki For Optimal Supplements  (44:30) - Supplements For Beauty Find Diane: Diane's Instagram, Nature's Sunshine Instagram⁠. Find Rivki:⁠ Rivki's Instagram⁠, ⁠Rivki's Blog⁠.

Mussie Epstein is a personal stylist based out of New York City. In this episode, Rivki & Mussie discuss styling tips for beginners, where Mussie finds inspiration and the benefits of closet editing.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• (0:24) - Guest Intro

• (6:48) - Finding A Style In Fashion For Beginners

• (14:36) - Styling With Continuity

• (21:22) - Rules & Guidelines Mussie Uses When Styling

• (24:22) - Closet Editing 

• (33:03) - Adoring Fashion, Despising Shopping

• (42:39) - Mussie’s Fashion Inspiration

  
  

  Find Mussie: Mussie's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Kate Arends is an interior designer and creator of world renowned social media page, witanddelight_. In this episode, Rivki and Kate discuss interior design styles, handling burnout, and forecasts for future design trends. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:24) - Guest Intro (13:28) - Kate’s Personal Interior Design Style (23:07) - Speaking To Interior Designers About Your Vision (34:39) - Traits Of A Successful Woman (37:00) - Handling Burnout (38:15) - Trends/Patterns In Interior Design (48:25) - Budgeting With Non-Budget Items (51:49) - Future Forecasts In Interior Design Find Kate: Kate's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Dr. Jennifer Freed specializes in mixing astrology with psychology to guide people to follow the map to their souls. In this episode, Rivki and Jennifer discuss dealing with self-criticism, how the domains influence your life, and why astrology and psychology are a strong pair together. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:24) - Guest Intro (1:48) - Psychology & Astrology Together (9:53) - Dark Sides & Self-Criticism (16:44) - Handling Gossip (19:14) - Everything About Domains (24:44) - How Domains Influence Design & Creativity Find Jennifer: Jennifer's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Taylor Frankel is the co-founder of Nudestix & Nudestix Skin. In this episode, Rivki and Taylor discuss the tribulations of building a business with your family, managing a busy schedule, and launching a global business. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:35) - Guest Intro (5:07) - Building A Company With Your Family (10:56) - Managing A Busy Schedule (18:38) - Starting Before You’re Ready (20:47) - Founding Nudestix (34:43) - Being An Influencer Vs Working With Influencers (39:52) - Launching Nudestix To The Public (42:47) - Taylor’s Takeaways Find Taylor: Taylor's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Alongside her sister, Erin Foster co-founded the clothing brand Favourite Daughter & podcast Worlds First Podcast. She has also built a following on her own personal pages. In this episode, Rivki & Erin discuss niching down as a creator, leaning on your limitations, and building a healthy relationship.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• (0:30) - Guest Intro
• (3:39) - Niching Down As A Creator
• (6:02) - Building Erin’s Brand Favourite Daughter
• (14:55) - Speaking Up For Humanitarian Causes
• (22:12) - Leaning In On Limitations
• (26:17) - Standing Out In The Podcast Scene
• (32:47) - Green Flags In A Relationship
• (39:01) - Being Sober Curious
• (46:13) - Attachment Styles In Friendships & Relationships
• (52:36) - Erin’s Day In The Life

Find Erin: Erin's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Penina is hairstylist who took her passion & created a following on Instagram. In this episode, Rivki & Penina discuss the business skills needed to be an influencer, creating boundaries with your community, and the husbands join for a special couples segment.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• (1:17) - Guest Intro
• (5:51) - When To Know To Take A Step Back
• (9:10) - Creating Boundaries With A Community
• (22:24) - Business Skills Needed For Content Creation
• (26:09) - Unexpected Truths About Being An Influencer
• (29:37) - Responsibility Of The Creator To Please Their Followers
• (39:23) - Rivki & Penina’s Husbands Join For Marriage Talk

Find Penina: Penina's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Kyla Fox is the a therapist, speaker, writer and founder of the Kyla Fox Centre. Her aim is to change how we treat and understand eating disorders & women's health. In this episode, Rivki & Kyla discuss the differences between disordered eating & eating disorders, how to effectively recover, and creating a balance with food while raising children.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• (1:01) - Guest Intro Kyla Fox
• (4:02) - The Difference Between Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
• (13:52) - Recovering From Disordered Eating
• (16:51) - Misconceptions About Eating Disorders
• (18:52) - Why Eating Disorders Are On The Rise & How To Treat Them
• (27:19) - Types Of Therapy Kyla Utilizes In Her Practice
• (32:13) - Living With A Disorder
• (35:08) - Community Questions
• (45:05) - Creating Balance With Food While Raising Kids
• (54:02) - Harmful Terminology
• (59:19) - Resources To Learn More About Disordered Eating

Find Kyla: Kyla's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.