Too Niche?

Jessica Matlin of Fat Mascara  joins me for a beauty haul of the niche luxury products currently topping our lists. We cover the beauty PR flood zone, the rise of the "beauty wardrobe," and everything from lip balms, fragrances, and nail glazes to press-ons and standout body care. Then, naturally, we wrap things up with our immediate reactions to Madonna's Confessions II . Shop the episo...

Beauty critic Jessica DeFino is back with her Mess World co-host, fashion writer and Interview magazine digital editor Emily Kirkpatrick, for our monthly Obsessions + Recs episode. This month, we're forecasting the trends of summer and diving into everything that's been on our radar lately, including cadaver fat fillers, the Marilyn Monroe resurgence, the Kardashian knockoff industrial complex, ba...

In the wake of a new album cycle, it’s time for a long-overdue Madonna haul. I’m joined by music industry expert, and fellow Madonna head Ryan Allingham to discuss our favorite albums, singles, deep cuts, music videos, fashion eras, and lore while making the case for why Madonna remains the blueprint for the modern pop star. For lifelong fans and the Madonna-curious alike, consider this your invit...

This week I’m answering your questions about my morning routine, sharing some of my Rachel Zoe lore, and offering a handful of travel recommendations, from Santa Fe and Ojai to Northern Michigan. Plus, we get into cozy bed essentials, skincare and swimsuit recs, and the fascinating/terrifying reality of NFC chip manicures. For links to everything mentioned --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board...

I’m joined by model and founder of Cranberry Isles, Alyssa Miller . Obsessions include: Poker, the Famesick to Girls rewatch pipeline, the gels off/natural nail trend and matcha rituals + current skincare and aesthetic treatment recs. For links to everything mentioned --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). Niche promo codes: Summer Club Artist’s Way is currently open f...

I’m back on the mic and catching you up on what’s been giving me a thrill lately. I get into The Comeback , Madonna’s new album announcement, Coachella from the couch, and the routines that have been keeping me grounded while being a bit nomadic. Plus, I share everything I’ve been listening to and using lately on my travels, along with a simple reset that’s been helping me stay out of the scroll....

My February short list, featuring: My newest questionable wellness obsession; some hair-healing suggestions (inspired by an Abbey Yung Method algorithm takeover); a mini bone broth haul; the travel bag I’m dazzled by; and what's new with Club Artist’s Way for 2026. Club Artists Way : now enrolling for Winter/Spring Sessions! code: NICHE for $50 off For links to everything mentioned --> check out t...

Sharing my end-of-year rituals and welcoming the New Year with a 2026 astrology download from channeler, psychic, and astrologer extraordinaire, Mikey Domitrovich . Join me for my 2026 Mood Board Workshops Dec 30 Jan 3 + : Details + Sign up Club Artist's Way is coming to Substack, + kicking off Club Morning Pages on Friday, 1/16! For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board...

I’m joined by Crown Affair founder and fellow Artist’s Way aficionado Dianna Cohen for a conversation on hair health, the art of the air-dry, and how creative rituals like morning pages and vision boarding helped guide her brand onto the shelves at Sephora. Dianna shares her best hair tips, current favorite hair products (plus some niche candle recs), and I share details on my 2026 Mood Board Mast...

Gifts for yourself, your people, and the best things we actually bought this year. Lara Marie Schoenhals ( Sexy Unique Podcast ) is back to haul it all. Plus, we dive into All’s Fair , Mormon Wives , and the newfound glory of the Hulu reality-TV cinematic universe. Find the links to everything mentioned here . Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at for 10% off your first order at OSEAmalibu.com . S...

I’m joined by Too Niche’s interior design correspondent, Sarah Weichel ( @SWIKE Design ), to dive into the biggest holiday décor trends for 2025 and fresh Christmas decorating ideas. We get into the cozy, layered luxe of Ralph Lauren Christmas, a ’90s nostalgic revival, and Victorian/“Old Christmas” touches—plus what we’re saying no to (looking at you, Fruit Forward installations and Coastal Winte...

Just in time for Halloween, writer and filmmaker Rory Uphold joins me to talk modern dating horror stories, red flags, and how to be your own final girl. Plus, Korean beauty tourism tips and this week’s niche: The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Vegas. Get Rory's new book: The Final Girls Guide to The Horrors of Dating here . Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at for 10% off your first order at OSEA...

This week, it’s a listener Q&A episode, and I’m joined by Jackie Tohn from Netflix’s Nobody Wants This. Turns out, everybody wants this one. Jackie and I dive into your questions on style, closet cleanses, creative resets, getting over shyness, and the little luxuries we’re into right now. Plus, I share my thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl,  because of course I do. Sponsored by OSEA — use cod...

TV personality Stacy London stops by for a candid convo on the niche of midlife. We unpack the menopause industry, evolving style, and her current niche obsession. Mentioned in this episode: Stacy's QVC line , Joey Greer's comedy special , the Too Niche Mood Board, my next Mood Board Workshop October 4 and Substack’s The Hole Debate, happening September 30 in LA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

This week I’m joined by my longtime tarot reader, Lori Dyan aka @tarot.lori , author of Big Deck Energy and Burn Your Sh * t . She pulls cards live (for me and for you) and shares grounding moon rituals, an episode for tarot believers and the tarot curious. My Fall Mood Board Workshop is Oct 4. Details and Sign up here. For notes, links, and further musings from the Too Niche? universe delivered s...

I sit down with beauty culture critic Jessica DeFino, creator of Flesh World on Substack , for a deep dive into the forces shaping beauty right now. We cover Skims’ face shapewear marketing, this summer’s facelift discourse frenzy, Goop’s lasting influence, and the politics behind today’s beauty standards. Club Artist's Way Fall 2025 enrollment is now open! Use code EARLYBIRD for $50 off at clubar...

From the end of And Just Like That to Taylor Swift making podcasts cool again, I catch up on the current cultural rollercoaster before sitting down with my close friend Brittany Jackson, a two-time breast cancer survivor. We talk women’s wellness, early detection, creativity as a healing tool and her advocacy to fund research through Pink on the River (happening in Chicago on Sept 7). Plus, this w...

A dive into my current wellness icks, quitting cannabis, creative resets, financial lessons — and a brief answer to the question I still get most about That’s So Retrograde. Plus: a double Niche of the Week. For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). For clips of the show follow @this_is_tooniche on Instagram and TikTok , + I'm on instagram @eliz...

Introducing Too Niche? ’s unofficial book club—today we’re talking The Ambition Trap by Amina AlTai . I’m joined by Amina to explore what it really means to move from burnout to purpose. We get into the post-girlboss reckoning, the zone of genius vs. the zone of “meh,” and how redefining ambition can reshape our work, creativity, and everyday lives. Follow me on socials @elizabethkott and @this_is...

I’m joined by my favorite pop culture historians Matt Harkins and Viviana Olen of THNK1994 for a special Summer 2025: Niche or Sheesh? We get into everything from And Just Like That hot takes to Toner Wars on skinTok, Tracy Anderson’s baguette-gate, and the frozen yogurt renaissance. We also talk real-life housewife run-ins (hi Phaedra! hi Kenya!) and their upcoming Gallery Girls live show in NYC....

40+ makeup expert and Tiktok beauty sensation Erica Taylor joins me to share her journey from decades behind department store beauty counters to building a massive online following. We get into the most common makeup mistakes that age the face—and her current favorite product reccomendations. For notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, subscribe to the Too Niche Mood Board for fre...

Kelsey J. Patel joins me to finally share the true story behind her infamous Vanderpump Rules appearance as “Jax’s Reiki Master.” We get into what really happened behind the scenes, how reality TV editing twisted her words, and why the internet couldn’t let it go — even years later. Plus: how The Artist’s Way helped her reclaim her creativity, her thoughts on Jax’s recent rehab storyline, and what...

Creative technologist and early AI adopter Taryn Southern joins me to explore how creatives can use AI to enhance their process. We get into what’s helpful, what’s scary, and what’s next. Full AI tool list + links on the Too Niche Mood Board (Substack)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm kicking off a new era of Too Niche? and joining me is the Internet’s favorite scent expert, Sir Candle Man . We dive into his origin story, spring/summer fragrance trends, and the power of brand storytelling—plus his top recs under $30, $50, and beyond. Recs links from this episode here and show notes and more over on the Too Niche Mood Board. Thank you to OSEA and their new Ocean Wave Cleanse...

Wrapping up our wedding-core era with one last round of listener questions—how to handle plus-ones, what I actually spent, and dealing with tricky family dynamics. Plus: registries, rings, and my biggest takeaways from the whole thing. Cleaned out my closet this week and so thankful for being able to recycle the clothes I can't re-sell with Trashie Take Back Bags, Get 10% off your order at Trashie...