Be Impactful by Impact Fashion

I sit down with Roberta Blevins, a former successful MLMer, to discuss her time in that cult like world. She shares What an MLM is, the tactics used in an MLM to maintain rank, and how the structure encourages bad behavior. Plus we discuss why personal accountability isn't relevant in an industry with a higher failure rate than gambling. Roberta Blevins was a consultant for 3 MLMs; It Works!, LuLa...

I sit down with Bracha Goetz, a prolific children's book author,  to discuss her work. She shares why she identifies as a six year old boy, the impact of her groundbreaking book Let's Stay Safe, how she distills complex topics down to their simplest parts so children can understand, and how children in Israel are handling the war. Bracha Goetz is the author of 42 books that help children's souls s...

I sit down with Sew Heidi, a woman who chose the freelance route in fashion and educates others. She shares why owning a brand wasn't for her, why freelancing as a fashion designer has worked so well, the types of brands that are willing to hire freelance designers and how we can all overcome self doubt. After running a brand she grew to hate and working 60+ hours in a toxic fashion job, Heidi alm...

I sit down with Avital Levene, The Jewish Meme Queen. She shares how she used humor through a challenging childhood, Her thoughts on independently figuring out her own religiosity, On dating while making dating memes, and how she cultivates her own happiness and defines success. Avital Levene, the face behind the social media account "The Jewish Meme Queen," is a thoughtful and creative individual...

I sit down with Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic, the founders of The Loose Ends Project, who pair crafters with unfinished project of those who have passed. They share why they have so many more finishers than projects, how they pair the projects with the right finisher and how they preserve the work of the loved one. Masey Kaplan is a graphic designer and voracious knitter. Knitting carried her thro...

On this special anniversary episode we celebrate the fourth birthday of this podcast! I'll share my thoughts on this milestone and some of my favorite and the most important bits of the episodes from this past year. Thank you to everyone who came on the show and listened over this past year. Without you, I'd just be a girl talking to her computer. Click here  to get the Am Yisrael Chai crewneck. C...

In this excerpt from a longer conversation with Esther Godlstein, she takes us through grounding exercises and image desensitization techniques. Click here   to get the Am Yisrael Chai crewneck. Esther Goldstein is a licensed clinical social worker in the Five Towns and surrounding areas. As a Trauma Specialist, Trauma Educator and Founder of Integrative Psychotherapy, her goal is to make sure tha...

I sit down with  trauma therapist Esther Goldstein to figure out how to process a war on our people. We discuss why watching graphic photos and videos is so harmful, especially to children, the importance of regulating our nervous systems and practical exercises along with what to do if you've seen something you wish you hadn't. To find Esther's other conversation on Be Impactful, scroll back 3 ep...

I sit down with  Miri Friedman, a mom, wife, and actuary to chat about her life and career. She shares how she knew she wanted to be an actuary, and how working through the actuary exams has changed her perspective on failure. We also discuss how her life was upended by a still birth and the organization she founded in her daughter's memory, Kesser Menucha. Miri Friedman is @mom.wife.actuary . The...

I sit down with Sarah Rivkah Kohn,the founder of Links, and Bruchy Grosinger, the director of Dress Me, to discuss their incredible work. We discuss how Links has evolved and responded to their families needs over the years, why I specifically choose to direct all of my brand's charity to Dress Me and Links and what it's like to clothing shop without a mother. Sarah Rivkah Kohn is the founder & di...

I sit down with Esther Goldstein, a licensed clinical social worker, to discuss relationships. She shares how addiction and chronic insecurity are related, Why the opposite of addiction is connection and community, how we go about building supportive communities for ourselves, and I share one of my biggest insecurities in my friendships. Esther Goldstein is a licensed clinical social worker in the...

I sit down with Nechami Tenenbaum, my good friend and the founder of Defiance Beauty, to discuss why she felt the need to change the name of the natural beauty brand she founded. She shares how she found the confidence to come out from behind the camera and be the face of her brand, the importance of thinking of our skin as an opening and the benefits of natural makeup, plus her experience with ch...

I go solo to discuss my newest design, The Pleat Dress. I do a deep dive on my design process and how I build out my own wardrobe, how covid has affected NYC's fabric vendors and why I'm going on tour Click here to see The Pleat Dress POP UP TOUR SCHEDULE: Sep 5 in Monsey at Beautifull Boutique 11am-6pm, 8-10pm (51 Main Street) Sep 6 in Toms River at Japparel 12-6pm, 7-9:30pm (1580 Lakewood Road)...

I sit down with Dr. Marcy Forta, the founder of Atzmi, an organization focused on improving the self esteem of Jewish girls. She shares the genetic factors of eating disorders and why Jewish women are more likely to develop one, her own experience with an eating disorder at age 14, how pressure to be perfect can contribute to risk for eating disorders and how her curriculum incorporates Torah valu...

I sit down with a stylist and author to discuss how we relate to our wardrobes. We talk about how she sees things in shapes and applies that to her styling clients, the pieces she chooses to invest in and why, and we each share our thoughts on trends. Kim Appelt  is a renowned Canadian fashion stylist who boasts an impressive resume in the industry. As a trusted authority on all things fashion, sh...

I talk with Dr. Aimee Baron, a pediatrician and the founder of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby, about her infertility journey. She shares the work she did to accept the fact that her family wouldn't look the way she imagined after suffering multiple miscarriages and how we can better support those around us in the infertility community. Click here  to be a part of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby's cam...

I go solo to share the process of creating The 5th Date dress, The first piece in my line available in sizes XS-3X. I discuss why this size range is somimportant, why I chose to do it with this universally flattering style and modest dressing in summer heat. Click here to see The 5th Date Dress Click here  to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here  to see my collection of dresses. Clic...

I sit down with Nechama Birnabum, an author and fellow granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, to discuss her grandmother's story. She shares why she saw her grandmother Rosie as a perfect character, why she felt it was important to tell the good parts of Rosie's holocaust story, and the importance of centering a Jewish girl who saves herself. The Redhead of Auschwitz on Amazon @theredheadofauschwit...

I sit down with storyteller and convert Kylie Ora Lobell to discuss her journey. She shares how she came into her own as a writer, her experience interning at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, meeting her Jewish husband and working through his pain with religiosity and why she thinks it's important for orthodox people to make art. Award-winning writer, publicist, and marketer Kylie Ora Lobell is a...

I sit down with Miri Grunhaus of Mikah Fashion to discuss her life. She shares how a major life challenge led her to leave a successful advertising agency for fashion, the difficulties with being closely associated with a strong visual identity, and how dealing with her husbands medical episodes has affected their relationship. Miriam has been the innovator behind Mikah Fashion a brand that used t...

I go solo to, somewhat reluctantly, talk about what inspired my newest design The "Wrap" Dress. I'll share why I decided to make it, the tricks I used to make a wrap dress with full coverage and my thoughts on how we teach modesty. Click here to see The "Wrap" Dress Click here  to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here  to see my collection of dresses. Click here  to get the Secrets Yo...

I sit down with Faigie Horowitz, Miriam Hendeles and Miriam Lieberman, the three founders of Jewish Women of Wisdom, to discuss the needs of Jewish women aged 50+. They share the moments they each realized their life had changed, why it's important to plan for the golden years- and get a life! JWOW! is a digital community for midlife Orthodox women 50+ which offers camaraderie, conversation about...

In celebration of Impact Fashion adding sizes 26/28 and also to reflect on where we need to take modest fashion going forward I hopped on an Instagram live with Miriam ( Pascal)Cohen. We were spontaneously joined by Rechama Jaffa Rosenzweig from D-rama and Annette Dahan from Esteez Online, two women helming other fantastic modest fashion brands. This episode is the audio from that instagram live a...

I sit down with Robin Schick, an educator and close family friend,  to discuss the state of our high school students. She shares her passion for education, why she thinks smartphones have been worse for boys then girls, and why the price to be paid for not paying attention to the emotional needs of students is so much higher than ever before Robin Schick is a true Queens girl.  She became frum (Or...

I go solo to share behind the scenes on the Drawstring Dress. I share exactly how I wore it over the holiday, my best tips for modest dressing in the summer and why I want an old lady body. Click here to see the Drawstring Dress Click here to read more about dressing for the summer heat Click here for lifesaving blister band aids Click here  to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here  t...