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

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.

Jordana Hart is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in living a complete & balanced life. In this episode, Rivki & Jordana discuss their wellness negotiables, sticking to your goals, and effective supplements.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• (1:15) - Guest Intro
• (2:11) - Wellness Negotiables
• (10:07) - Sticking To & Delaying Goals
• (14:16) - Turning A Habit Into Routine
• (21:25) - Achieving Balance
• (31:43) - Wellness Trends
• (39:42) - Supplements That Work
• (42:09) - Time Management Tips
• (45:04) - Jordana’s Morning & Nighttime Routine
• (47:05) - Benefits Of Lemon Water

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

In this episode of Kale in My Teeth, Valeria and Rivki discuss a wide range of topics, spanning parenting, marriage, business building, and what it’s like being a Jewish woman in today’s climate. A thoughtful and fun episode, with vulnerability and humour.

This episode is brought to you by A. Soliani: footwear by an Italian in America.

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Valeria’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky?igsh=MWJvc2did3RhZ3FwNw==


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

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:18 Valeria's Origin Story

00:03:18 Brand Pillars

00:04:59 Parenting

00:12:40 Relationships

00:15:48 Work/Life Balance

00:17:52 Avoiding burnout

00:20:53 Kids + social media

00:24:47 Materialism and Sephora generation

00:26:36 Growth journey

00:29:31 Day in the life

00:32:25 Reflections

00:36:38 Business building

00:39:35 Virality and content tips

00:42:25 Tips and tricks for pitching

00:45:13 Creator Method

00:49:40 Fashion

00:54:54 Life as a Jewish creator

Siffat Haider is the co-founder of Arrae and host of The Dream Bigger Podcast. In this episode, Rivki & Siffat discuss Arrae's branding strategy, Siffat's wellness habits and the importance of sleep.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• (2:01) - Guest Intro
• (10:11) - What Is Arrae?
• (15:59) - Arrae’s Branding Strategy
• (23:32) - Is Social Media Necessary For Every Business?
• (28:05) - Non-Negotiable Wellness Routines
• (33:23) - Good & Bad Wellness Habits
• (42:35) - The Importance Of Sleep
• (49:08) - Building A Business With Your Significant Other
• (56:45) - Siffat’s Top 5 Takeaways

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

Dr. Shannon Ritchey is an experienced personal trainer & founder of EVLO Fitness specializing in science-based workouts. In this episode, Rivki & Shannon discuss where to start your fitness journey, weightlifting versus cardio, & using your body type to your advantage.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• (2:50) - Guest Intro
• (4:29) - Where To Start A Fitness Journey
• (10:06) - Sticking To Routines
• (15:03) - Debunking Fitness Myths
• (25:50) - Building Muscle
• (33:26) - Using Your Body Type To Your Advantage
• (37:25) - Cardio Vs Weights Ratio
• (43:17) - Levers & Torque While Lifting Weights
• (47:42) - Shannon’s Non-Negotiables
• (52:47) - All About EVLO Fitness

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

Kelsey Heenan is a fitness/nutritional coach & the co-founder of Hiitburn, a lifestyle fitness movement. In this episode, Rivki & Kelsey discuss common fitness myths, how heavy lifting impacts the body, and focusing your mind during burnout.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• (1:27) - Guest Intro
• (6:06) -  Freeing Yourself When Stuck In A Hard Place
• (14:20) - Where To Begin A Fitness Journey
• (21:04) - Kelsey’s Training Methods
• (31:08) - Common Fitness Myths
• (36:42) - Light Vs Heavy Lifting
• (47:11) - Recalibrating After Burnout
• (52:50) - Is Overachieving Good For Mental Health?
• (58:42) - Kelsey’s Fitness Non-Negotiables
• (01:12:53) - Final Takeaways

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