In Episode 40 I'm chatting with Alix Greenburg who is the founder & CEO of Art Sugar. After working in the world of fine art for years, Alix was inspired to start a company that makes art affordable & accessible to everyone. In other words, ArtSugar is a virtual gallery of affordable art prints & decor by Instagram-famous artists, curated by Alix to uniquely cater to social media-minded millennials and Gen Z. The company even donates proceeds from every sale to a selection of notable...
Sep 29, 2021•46 min•Ep. 40
In Episode 39 I'm chatting with Mr. Oliver Trevena who has quite the resume. He is an actor, host, producer, philanthropist & entrepreneur. His career began working as a host for Young Hollywood in the early 2000s where he interviewed just about every A-list celeb. Then after years of interviewing so many actors it was time for him to step into the role himself (pun not intended). Some of his recent work includes The Rising Hawk & Grande Isle with Nicolas Cage & Kelsey Grammer. He al...
Sep 21, 2021•47 min•Ep. 39
In Episode 38 I'm chatting with TikTok star Fabrizio Villalpando aka The Moody Foody. Fabrizio shares the story of how he went from living in a van for 3 months to becoming a full time digital creator. While struggling with mental health & looking for a creative outlet he dove into the world of recipe development & video creation. All self-taught! Today he has over 800k followers on TikTok & has been featured Forbes, Food & Wine, the Daily Mail along with others. He’s known for h...
Aug 31, 2021•51 min•Ep. 38
In Episode 37 I'm chatting with a true QUEEN, Nicole Rose Stillings, otherwise known as DJ Rosé or Nicole Rosé. We dive into how this Midwest babe became a NYC boss where she now uses her entrepreneurial experience of building a six-figure business to empower the next generation of badass women. Nicole truly has quite the resume from performing as a word-class DJ at Coachella, the Super Bowl & Art Basel to being a fellow podcaster. We also talk about her experience as cast member of the show...
Aug 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 37
In Episode 36 I chat with Giordana Vogel who is a Holistic Health Coach & the Founder of the Miami based lifestyle brand De La Heart which offers meticulously curated content in of areas of wellness, beauty and health. In addition, the also offer a line of incredible products including their most well known product The Body Massage Tool which helps with lymphatic drainage (I am a HUGE fan!). This growing brand is one to keep your eyes on. In fact, they have received press from Vogue, Sports ...
Jul 27, 2021•42 min•Ep. 36
In Episode 35 I chat with the iconic Alexa Matthews who runs the mouth-watering account @eatingnyc - the ultimate NYC restaurant guide. In 2014 Alexa began the account as a casual hobby but today it has become her full time job where she speaks to over 300k followers. She even has famous followers like Paris Hilton, Hailey Bieber & Ashley Benson just to name a few. In addition this NYC native was listed in 2016 as one of the top 30 people in food by AdWeek and has been featured by CNNMoney, ...
Jul 20, 2021•29 min•Ep. 35
In Episode 34 I chat with Sarah Larson Levey who is the founder & CEO of Y7 Studio. With locations all over the country, Y7 Studio breaks traditional barriers to make yoga more inclusive & accessible. Its sweat dripping, beat bumping, candlelit yoga. I would know I’ve been a fan for years! With that, Sarah is truly a force to be reckoned with. In 2018 she made the cover of Inc. Magazine which showcases America’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies. She has also been featured in Entrepreneur Ma...
Jul 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 34
In Episode 33 I chat with the Creative Director of Cosmopolitan.com, Abby Silverman. Abby is responsible for leading the redesign & relaunch from concept to production of Cosmopolitan.com across the entire brands digital & social footprint. Additionally, that very redesign of Cosmopolitan digital inspired and changed the direction of Cosmopolitan print. Pretty impressive. Abby I speak on different topics such as her career path to Cosmo, advice when feeling stuck in your 20s, the relevan...
Jun 29, 2021•44 min•Ep. 33
In Episode 32 I chat with the down to earth & gorgeous Emily DiDonato. Emily is an American Model with IMG Models & the Co-Founder of her new skincare brand, Covey. Emily takes us through the journey of how she first got discovered as a model to later making the Sports Illustrated Issue. While the world of modeling can be an exciting one, it also has its challenges. With that we talk body image along with the changes Emily has experienced over the last decade. And of course we chat about...
Jun 15, 2021•39 min•Ep. 32
In Episode 31 I'm back! I took some time off to strategize & figure out my next move going forward with the pod. With that, I am super pumped to get this thing going again. We have incredible guests lined up & I cannot wait for you guys to be a part of these conversations. I thought it would be appropriate to start this podcast back up again with a solo episode. The last time I did a solo was January 2018 (lol) so I think it's safe to say that a lot has changed since then. In this episod...
Jun 01, 2021•29 min•Ep. 31
Let’s Make Small Talk
May 19, 2021•59 sec
In Episode 30 I chat with Dr. Mona Vand who is a Doctor of Pharmacy, wellness consultant, skincare expert & digital creator. Growing up in a Persian household having a child who is a doctor is the absolute dream so that's exactly the road Mona took. However, she always knew that she wanted something different & to be in charge of her own story. It wasn't until after a breakup that Mona started taking real steps towards leaving the world of pharmacy & entering the world of television/...
Sep 20, 2020•41 min•Ep. 30
In Episode 29 I chat with Kira West who is a health & wellness influencer, as well as the creator her new brand, Made ByK.West, which just launched their "World Collection" ! Her brand is all about diversity and inclusion by sharing stories/jewelry pieces from all over the world. Kira also shares her personal experiences such as traveling for business & what that has been like/how to do it safely. Plus, we dive into how she launched a business in 2020 and the ways in which she has adjust...
Aug 26, 2020•41 min•Ep. 29
In Episode 28 I chat with Iman Hasan who is the Founder & CEO of Iman Hasan Creative & We Are Renn - along with few other roles which we discuss in this episode. Taking on multiple roles in nothing new for Hasan as she has pivoted multiple times over the years which has helped her in her overall career path. With Iman's company being less than a year old we dive into how they have been operating during the global pandemic & the main reasons why they have been able to thrive. We also ...
Aug 19, 2020•43 min•Ep. 28
In Episode 27 I chat with fashion & lifestyle expert Sydney Sadick who has been a TV correspondent for shows like TODAY, E!, Inside Edition, and GMA. She also is the author of the new book, AIM HIGH, which offers expert fashion advice to help others feel confident with what they wear while still being budget conscious. She also says the book dives much deeper into her personal life with some unfiltered stories. After getting to know Sydney a bit more its no surprise as to why she reached thi...
Jul 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 27
In Episode 26 I chat with Rachel (a.k.a Richie) Jolivette who is the Co-Founder of Vetted Collaborative which is a members-only, luxury lifestyle club that curates bespoke group trips and unique local events. She also is a real estate agent at Halstead and an activist on the rise. Being the product of a Federal Judge and the VP of a Fortune 500 company, Richie is no stranger to speaking her mind and going after what she wants. In fact, her career started with shredding paper at an internship to ...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 26
In Episode 25 I chat with Taylor Rae Almonte who is a trainer at Rumble Boxing but also a performer on the rise. She graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and has an incredible resume to say the least. Taylor is truly a fighter in every area of her life. In the episode we dive deep into the Black Lives Matter movement and what the message is. Being that Taylor identifies as a Black Lantix individual, she was able to provide the perspective of what's its like to be a POC of in the United St...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 25
In Episode 24 I chat with Aubre Winters who is a Los Angeles based fitness instructor, trainer, and creator of the dance cardio sculpt class, Sweat Sessions. Growing up Aubre had dreams of moving to LA to become a competitive dancer but along the way she discovered a passion for community fitness. While working in corporate Aubre knew that she wasn't fulfilled - she is a mover and groover by heart! Plus, ending her relationship of six years truly acted as a catalyst for her career. By pushing th...
May 27, 2020•49 min•Ep. 24
In Episode 23 I chat with Leanna Hawk who is the founder of Black Hawk Financial and the author of bestselling book, Young Fun and Financially Free . With over 12 years of consulting experience working alongside companies listed on NYSE, NASDAQ & many others Leanna has gained a lot of insight into the world of finance. She has even been featured on shows like CNBC, Bloomberg & Yahoo Finance just to name a few. Growing up Leanna was very determined to be financially independent and throug...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 23
In Episode 22 I chat with with Remy Park who is a vegan recipe developer, registered yoga/meditation teacher, food photographer & blogger at Veggiekins. Her recipes have even been featured on ACBNews, NBC News, News12, Whole Foods Market and more. While she may have an impressive resume, Remy's journey wasn't all the easy. Growing up she moved quite a bit and in her adolescent years developed Anorexia Nervosa coupled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which led to destructive behaviors inclu...
May 13, 2020•39 min•Ep. 22
In Episode 21 I chat with Tinamarie Clark who is the creator and author of the Shift Stirrer Method. Raised in Section 8 housing by a single mother and two younger brothers, Tinamarie's journey to her now success is one you must hear. Growing up she was expelled from school, threatened peers, and told off teachers all because of an inner battle she was dealing with. It wasn't until the modeling world woke her up and made her realize something must change. This episode is all about her journey an...
Oct 17, 2019•45 min•Ep. 21
In Episode 20 I chat with Ronita Kalra from Bravo's hit reality TV show Million Dollar Listing NY. In this episode Ronnie shares the story of how she went from being an assistant to Luis D. Ortiz to his now business partner. As a first-generation Indian American Ronnie is no stranger to hard work as she was raised by entrepreneur parents. We talk how she used her background as well as her work experiences, like working at Apple, to help her in the world of real estate. I learned so much in this ...
Sep 25, 2019•38 min•Ep. 20
In Episode 19 I chat with Tina Rich of Tina Rich Designs. Tina is a NYC interior designer who's career went from working under the the very famous, Jonathon Adler to eventually starting her very own business. Tina has not only been featured in Architectural Digest but also has had clients such as Karlie Kloss (maybe you've heard of her?). Of course that success did not come overnight. In this episode we talk about failure, the reality of starting a business, some tips on how to design a small sp...
Jul 17, 2019•47 min•Ep. 19
In Episode 18 I chat with Nick Barrotta or as some may know him, Nicky B TV. Born in LA but raised in Long Island, Nick shares his journey from how interviewed his friends when he younger as they pretended to be celebrities, to interviewing SO many real life celebs including John Legend, Terry Cruz, & Khloe Kardashian just to name a few. Today he currently plays the Bailiff (or as they call him the "BAE-liff") on the longest running court show, Divorce Court. He also has had Tyler Perry as a...
Jul 01, 2019•37 min•Ep. 18
In Episode 17 I chat with one my good friends Ms. Paige DeSorbo! The truth is that this past year for Paige has been quite the rollercoaster to say the least as she was casted for Bravo's hit reality TV show, Summer House. However, her journey really started when she made the choice to put herself out there & showcase her talents for entertainment news reporting (Front Paige News!) despite the fact that she was questioned by many. With that said, it all paid off in the end because she now is...
Jun 27, 2019•52 min•Ep. 17
In Episode 16 I chat with Bianca Klotsman who is better known on Instagram as Holistic RX. Bianca grew up in a holistic household and that love for fitness & nutrition stayed with her all the way through adulthood; however, like anyone else, she experienced struggles along the way. So, how did she get through it all? Well, you'll have to listen to find out! On this episode we discuss holistic nutrition, mental health, body image, the pressures of social media, & a just a little bit of da...
May 29, 2019•41 min•Ep. 16
In Episode 15 I chat with Mike Tommasiello a.k.a. the NY Doorman. Mike's story is an interesting one to say the least & definitely worth the listen. We talk about how he went from quitting his day job (& the struggles that came along) to now being the VP of Digital Strategy at Talent Resources & working with some pretty well known celebs. Oh and I should probably mention that the journey all started with hungover tweets - yep, pretty wild. Mike also shares a pretty epic moment him &a...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 15
In Episode 14 I chat with one of my good friends, Greg Davis Jr. a.k.a. Klarity. Not only is Greg a good friend of mine but he is also one of the most down to earth people I know. We talk about how we went from being a child actor to becoming a Vine sensation (also the story how he became Vine famous is pretty insane). Greg also shares with me what he has learned from being in the industry all these years and the truth behind the scenes. He even shares some amazing career advice he got from Kevi...
Nov 14, 2018•47 min•Ep. 14
In Episode 13 I chat with one of the star's of the hit reality Bravo TV show, Summer House, & co-founder of the lifestyle blog "The Wirkus Twins", Lauren Wirkus. Lauren truly is such a bad ass babe and is the perfect example of what it means to break stereotypes. This gorgeous woman and I talk about her journey pre & post reality tv, as well as the lessons she has learned along the way. We also touch on other topics like body positivity, dating, being a twin, and of course her famous par...
Nov 07, 2018•47 min•Ep. 13
In Episode 12 I chat with Sasha & Oliver Benz-the badass Aussie couple who practically rule the Montauk scene. Sasha (sasha.benz) is the creative director of the famous Surf Lodge in Montauk, founder of the well-known online magazine "All My Friends Are Models," creator of the new digital business card app - CINQ & on top of it all, a mom to two of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. She is truly a real life superhero. Plus, I fell in love with how raw and authentic she was in sh...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 12
