How can intentional storytelling and representation in the arts reshape societal narratives and inspire future generations? Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock to share her journey from advertising to acclaimed documentarian. Known for her compelling storytelling, Deborah discusses the cultural impact of her work, including Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution , which redefined diversity in fashion through the iconic Battle of Versailles Fashion Show. She refl...
Dec 27, 2024•47 min
In this aspirational episode of Inside the She Cave with Cindy Glanzrock , Cindy delves into the extraordinary career of Donna Karan, a trailblazer in the fashion industry. From her iconic designs on 7th Avenue and New York’s runways to her transformative work with artisan communities in Haiti through Urban Zen, Karan’s vision seamlessly blends artistry, wellness, and community. She reflects on her lifelong dedication to giving back, tackling pressing issues such as health care reform, collectiv...
Dec 14, 2024•35 min
Breasts have been viewed differently across cultures, religions, and eras, symbolizing fertility and motherhood, while also being sexualized. Some societies celebrate breasts as symbols of beauty and power, while others cover them due to cultural or religious beliefs about femininity and morality. Over time, perceptions have evolved with changing views on gender, body image, and sexual freedom, influenced by media and pop culture. Sarah Thornton is welcomed “Inside the She Cave” with podcast hos...
Aug 28, 2024•56 min
The need for gender equality in leadership positions and the positive impact can have on society and the economy. Gloria Feldt has dedicated her life’s work to empowering women to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors. She co-founded the organization “Take the Lead,”providing breakthrough training, mentoring and coaching role modeling, and thought leadership. Gloria shares details about the upcoming Women's Equality Day conference and concert on August 24 and...
Aug 02, 2024•47 min
Carrie Rebora Barratt is the director of LongHouse Reserve, a 16-acre sanctuary in East Hampton, New York, renowned for its sculpture garden featuring over 60 artworks. Following the passing of the founder, Jack Lenor Larsen, a distinguished fabric weaver and textile designer, Carrie adeptly managed the transition, navigating the challenges of leadership and the grief accompanying such a loss. With a rich background as an art historian, including notable positions at the Metropolitan Museum of A...
Jul 02, 2024•56 min
Dominique Jackson ( @dominiquet.a.r.jackson ) boldly defines what it means to be a trailblazer, innovator and rule breaker. She is famously known as Elektra Evangelista on the FX series “Pose,” as an icon in ballroom, a pageant queen, a runway model for Thierry Mugler and the Blonds, an activist and public speaker for the LGBTQ+community. Dominique speaks frankly about the need for support and inclusivity during her journey as a transsexual woman, her experiences with transitioning, immigrating ...
May 28, 2024•54 min
It's a narrative that transcends time immemorial and resonates with the true essence of a whaling village in Sag Harbor and it’s literary spirit. Kathryn Szoka, co-owner of the esteemed Canio's Books in Sag Harbor, joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock in a friendly and engaging conversation about the history and philosophy of Canio’s Bookstore, where the significance of tangible books, face-to-face connections and intimate gatherings come together. From the history of the Moby Dick Marathon to col...
Feb 03, 2024•55 min
April Gornik, a true visionary who bends light both physically and philosophically, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art and community engagement. The landscape artist joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock for an intimate conversation about her artistic prowess over 40 years, from hard-edge abstractions to open landscapes that mirror the interplay of light and darkness in nature. April's canvas becomes a poetic expression, weaving childhood memories and profound connections to the landscap...
Nov 15, 2023•54 min
Reading books holds significant importance in society, as it plays a crucial role in shaping our culture, knowledge, and values. Few know this more than Jane Friedman, former CEO of Harper Collins Publishers, Worldwide; Co-founder, Open Road Integrated Media. She joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock for an intimate discussion about her storied career, from her early days at Alfred Knopf to becoming the President of the first Random House Audio Books and ultimately leading HarperCollins Worldwide a...
Oct 27, 2023•49 min
The transformative power of building educational institutions lies in its capacity to positively shape individuals, communities, and societies by providing opportunities, fostering personal and intellectual growth, and contributing to overall progress and development. It is an investment in the future, with far-reaching benefits for generations to come. Jennifer Raab is a true force in education, leading Hunter College in New York City for 22 years. She joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock for an ...
Oct 18, 2023•56 min
Art has a transformative power, highlighting the power of inclusion and community. Christina Mossaides Strassfield, the ‘Let’s Get it Done’ Executive Director of Southampton Arts Center (SAC), celebrates the everlasting impact of art and culture. With 29 years of experience at Guild Hall, in East Hampton, serving as a museum director and chief curator, Christina reflects on her clear and direct path into the art world, beginning with childhood visits to museums, fueled by a passion for storytell...
Sep 29, 2023•44 min
Art transcends boundaries, both in terms of nature vs. nurture, concept and the medium. Alice Aycock defies being a trailblazer, innovator, and rule breaker today by challenging traditional definitions of art and expanding the possibilities of the artistic expression. She is a renowned American artist, especially known for her large scale abstract sculptural installations, as well as drawings and models. Her work spans a wide range of media and often explores themes related to architecture and d...
Sep 22, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Women in the legal profession are are the ultimate trailblazers. Laurinda Martins is a highly accomplished partner at the global law firm Fried Frank (Fried, Frank, Harris Shriver, and Jacobson LLP). She joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock for an intimate conversation about her early aspirations of wanting to become a lawyer at age 10, and her drive to become a partner early on in her career. She openes up about her work covering complex commercial real estate transactions, the challenges she fac...
Sep 08, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Art helps open our eyes to injustice and convey powerful new visions and possibilities. Renée Cox is a Jamaican-born African-American artist known for her provocative photographs, 3D visuals and multimedia videos that address racism and sexism in society. Her work is often described as controversial because of her interpretations with nothing to hide. She is known for using her body to celebrate black womanhood including her first one woman solo show in 1998, where she was the center of attentio...
Aug 24, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Modern Dance was born in America during the turn of the 20th century when a number of choreographers and dancers rebelled against the rigid academic dance establishment, and instead expressed a free-form dance environment celebrating woman. Isadora Duncan is one of the “Mothers of Modern Dance,” expressing soft and flowing movements and bright costumes. Today, Lori Belilove embodies Isadora’s life and work as the founder and Artistic Director of the Isadora Duncan Dance Company and Foundation, a...
Aug 17, 2023•39 min
Dance can expose human emotion through movement, and there is no one who achieves that philosophy more than the Martha Graham Dance Company, a world leader in the evolving art form of modern dance since its founding in 1926. Martha Graham was a visionary of the 20th century, often considered an artistic force and icon for revolutionizing dance and theater. A former company dancer herself, Janet Eilber has been the artistic director since 2005, and has modernized the dance company to what it is t...
Aug 14, 2023•45 min
Former Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman was once the youngest woman elected to Congress and went on to serve in government for nearly three decades. Her impressive resume speaks for itself - from congresswoman and district attorney in Brooklyn to NYC comptroller and later a practicing lawyer - and her decades-long work for justice and equality is written about in history books. She joins host Cindy Glanzrock in a powerful conversation about the political hurdles she overcame as a female law stud...
Aug 04, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney was first elected to Congress in 1992 and served more than three decades representing the state of New York. She has an extensive list of accomplishments from 9/11 recovery and national security issues like gun control to infrastructure and healthcare. Of special note is her charge for women and minorities in which she has spent her entire career working to advance women’s rights. She joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock in a powerful conversation about her rol...
Jul 28, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Strength, determination to survive, zest for life, humor and courage – all define Elizabeth Bellak (born Ariana Spiegel), a 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, who along with her daughter Alexandra Bellak, joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock, in a moving conversation about her life in Poland as a prominent child film star before World War II. She reflects on the harrowing story of her sister Renia’s murder during the war, and the discovery of Renia’s Diary: A Holocaust Journal, which became a New Yor...
Jul 19, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Women are the pulse of culture and society, blazing new trails for how we see and move through the world - from arts and culture to real estate, finance, politics and more. Podcaster Cindy Farkas Glanzrock aka "RealArtMuse" is a proud native New Yorker, a longtime advocate for minority women business enterprises, celebrating and connecting women through hosting and sponsoring events like “A Seat at the Table” and “Iconic Women." Come inside her “she cave” for heart-to-hearts with dynamic women s...
Jul 19, 2023•1 min
New York City’s Central Park is home to many works of public art, featuring iconic statues and monuments. American Sculptor Meredith Bergmann details the effort, planning, time and creation that goes into erecting a sculpture that calls Central Park its home. For more than 25 years, she has worked on public monuments that deal with complex and historical themes in an accessible, beautiful, and stimulating manner – exploring race, human rights, disabilities, and the power of literature, poetry an...
Nov 15, 2022•41 min
Humanist art explores the connections that unite far beyond any kind of boundary. Natalie Vassil is an accomplished artist and longtime friend who uses spiritual energy and motion as a technique on her canvas, painting chains of people, portrayed by abstract consecutive figures, tirelessly roaming across complex universes, spaces and systems. From Paris, to Milan, to Monaco, to Miami, to New York City, her art has been featured. Visual arts and the history of art have always been an integral par...
Aug 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 4
Storytelling through art and history is a unique skill. Vinnie Bagwell, originally as a journalist, looked deeply into her subject matter. Then as a representational-figurative artist, she uses sculpture and traditional bas-relief techniques as visual narratives to expand her storytelling. For 30 years, she has defined herself as an American sculptor who casts in bronze. As well, she is the co-author of a book and sculptor of one of her most recent commissions "A Study of African-American Life i...
Aug 18, 2022•36 min•Ep. 5
Organizing supplier and workforce diversity in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) requires deliberate focus to action. Enter: MWBE Unite, Inc. a platform bridging CRE supplier and workforce diversity gaps and creating accessible opportunities within those spaces. Founders Pay Wu and Jodi Pulice aim to pave the way for 100 percent Minority and Women participation, offering services that include strategic program management, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) advisory, social impact construction...
Aug 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 6
Anita Durst, Founder and Artistic Director of Chashama, details her path and passion about exposing artwork by activating mostly empty retail spaces in New York City and discusses the importance of art everywhere and art for all. For almost three decades, Chashama has played a central role in sustaining New York’s vibrant artistic community and increasing artists’ access to space and exposing art everywhere and for all. Chashama supports artists by partnering with property owners to donate empty...
Feb 22, 2022•30 min•Ep. 3
Hyperrealism enhances reality by creating illusions. American sculptor and author Carole A. Feuerman, is among the early artists who are credited with starting the hyperrealism movement, specifically sculpture, in the 1970s. Best known for her figurative works of swimmers and dancers, Carole is the only woman known to sculpt in this style of life size realistically painted outdoor sculptures. Carole has had solo museum gallery foundation shows throughout the world. To read more about Carole’s pa...
Feb 02, 2022•28 min•Ep. 2
Kirsten M. Beck is a project management industry veteran for more than two decades, responsible for overseeing project management activities in the New York metro area, including interior renovations, tenant representation and capital improvements. From major new construction projects to minor renovations, construction planning is a process of identifying what’s needed and the resources required to make the design a physical reality. There is a symbiotic relationship between design and construct...
Jan 13, 2022•25 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Glanzrock Trailblazers, an intimate podcast. Highlighting pioneering women who continue to trail blaze in the world of arts, real estate, politics, and more. As an art collector, curator and connector of women, I have a unique perspective and see many opportunities for women. I want this podcast to put a spotlight on amazing women creating change that impacts the world. Connect with Cindy: Instagram LinkedIn Website Thanks for joining us on Inside the She Cave: Trailblazers, Innovator...
Jan 12, 2022•8 min
