In Episode 11 I chat with Serena Kerrigan - a.k.a. SFK - who is a host & producer at Refinery29. The truth is that Serena wears quite a few hats & was even awarded the "Best Use of Facebook Live" at the 2017 Digiday Publishing Awards! With all of that said, she is truly one of the coolest babes I have ever met. We talk about why she created her "SFK" persona while studying at Duke University & how it really set the tone for her career. We also dive into her Latina background and how ...
Jul 03, 2018•52 min•Ep. 11
In Episode 10 I chat with Isaac Hindin-Miller who has one of the coolest resumes I have ever come across. Isaac, a native New Zealander, was fired from his stable job (which is quite the story) at a very young age. However, it truly ended up acting as a catalyst for his career because not shortly after, his fashion & lifestyle blog, Isaac Likes, became a huge success. In fact, many well known publications, including the New York Times, began to notice. Later on in his career he began to plac...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 10
In Episode 9 I chat with Cassandra DiMicco, who is a fashion blogger with a current following of almost 120k. Cass tells the story of how she became a full time influencer & shares key insight that she has learned along the way. We also talk about some of the behind-the-scenes of the blogging world - the good & the bad. Oh and she might even share an awesome story of how she met her boyfriend (which is super funny), but you'd have to listen to find out! If you want to get to know the gor...
May 25, 2018•52 min•Ep. 9
In Episode 8 I chat with Vika Petlakh and Chiara Digiallorenzo, the dynamic duo who have been taking over one art gallery at a time. Vika is an up-and-coming artist/photographer whose work has been recognized by major brands, like Vogue Italia, and celebrities such as, Ryan Seacrest. However, none of it would be possible without her manager, Chiara, who is charge of everything behind the scenes. Vika, 22 years old, and Chiara, 23 years old, are such a huge inspiration of what it means to really ...
May 16, 2018•55 min•Ep. 8
In Episode 7 I chat with Neda Varbanova who is a Recipe Developer & Health Coach that specializes in holistic nutrition. We talk about how to have a balanced diet(without starving yourself) and some of the best ways to stay fit all year round. Plus, she even gives us the secret to her specialty cauliflower pizza (which is amazing!!)and her own creation the "Nedi Martini" ! Now you can eat without the guilt! Gained a whole new perspective on nutrition after this recording sesh. LET'S MAKE SMA...
Apr 11, 2018•43 min•Ep. 7
In Episode 6 I chat with one of my dear friends, Esma Ilyas. Esma, who is a mere 21 years old, is the co-founder of the famous company, Ivory Ella which has donated almost 2 million dollars to Save The Elephants and other charitable causes. She also is the founder of the online boutique Stargaze Jewelry which currently has a following of about 500k. Oh and she just launched her new clothing brand Cry Baby which not only has the cutest clothes but spreads a positive message for young women about ...
Mar 19, 2018•52 min•Ep. 6
In Episode 5 I chat with Aaron Grenia who is the co-founder of IGK Hair & IGK Salons. He also is the "G" in IGK! Aaron has worked with some of the top designers, celebrities & influencers in the world! We talk about how he has built the brand, how social media has changed the industry, and even how the team got IGK Hair products in Sephora! We may also go into a small tangent about his incredible tattoos but you'll have to listen to find out... LET'S MAKE SMALL TALK: Small Talk With Syd ...
Mar 07, 2018•46 min•Ep. 5
In Episode 4 I chat with Cindy Nguyen who has become a close friend of mine. She is truly one of the baddest business babes in NYC. Cindy currently works for Marketing & Events at Chanel, but her journey to her career is inspiring to say the least. We talk about her incredible list of internships, networking skills, how she became the star of a huge marketing campaign & we even share a few juicy stories. One of my favorite episodes to date. LET'S MAKE SMALL TALK: Small Talk With Syd STWS...
Feb 14, 2018•50 min•Ep. 4
In Episode 3 I chat with Joshua Stern, a NYC entrepreneur who has really made a name for himself. He is best known for being the co-founder of the @winendineapp, founder of @iknowthechef and co-founder of @moviegrade. He has also received rave reviews from major publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, Bustle, The New York Times, etc. We talk all things food (& movies), does it get any better?! LET'S MAKE SMALL TALK: Small Talk With Syd STWS Media WWW.SMALLTALKWITHSYD.COM...
Feb 11, 2018•33 min•Ep. 3
In Episode 2 I chat with the Elizabeth Endres and Dale Borchiver who are better known on social media as Sweats & The City; the dynamic duo taking over NYC one fitness class at a time. We talk about their growing brand & many fun, fitness related, topics! If you aren't keeping up with these two babes you are missing out. Be sure to check them out on Instagram (@sweatsandthecity) for giveaways and class updates! LET'S MAKE SMALL TALK: Small Talk With Syd STWS Media WWW.SMALLTALKWITHSYD.CO...
Jan 28, 2018•39 min•Ep. 2
In Episode 1 I give you a better insight into who I am by sharing my story. I take you from high school, to college, to where I am at right now. I also share how I started my blog, Small Talk With Syd, and what I have learned from it. For those of you that follow me on social media I want you to know that Instagram simply shows the polished version of my life, but I'm hoping this podcast will show more of the real me. I am very excited to go on this journey with all of you. LET'S MAKE SMALL TALK...
Jan 07, 2018•17 min•Ep. 1
