Money and Meaning

How persistence changed everything. Rejected over and over, Shira Parnes kept showing up and it changed everything. In this episode, she shares how countless setbacks became the foundation of her success and why the power of persistence can change the course of a career. Shira opens up about facing rejection in a male-dominated field, why she refused to quit, and how after enough "no's,&q...

Before It Was Cool, The First ABA Company In Lakewood Before ABA was widely known in Lakewood Township, Chevy Nussbaum was already building. As the founder of Brain Builders, she shares what it took to start early, lead with heart, and create something rooted in real care for people. This episode is about more than therapy; it’s about connection, the impact of a dedicated team, and  what can happe...

What happens when trauma hits after you lose someone you love and changes everything? Dr. Robyn Koslowitz opens up about her early trauma, including the heartbreaking loss of her father, and how she transformed that pain into a guiding superpower. She shares honest, actionable insights on how healing can shape your parenting, your work, your career and help you unlock your fullest potential. This...

Julie Elkon and Raisy Sirote sit down with Rebecca Lemmer, founder of CompuVoip, for an honest conversation on business growth, innovation, and faith in business. Rebecca shares how she built and scaled a technology company over 40 years, navigated her darkest days, and is embracing AI as the next step in innovation. This episode explores what it means to lead with values, stay grounded in faith,...

Cash isn’t always king and Yael Ishakis isn’t afraid to say it. In this conversation, the Mortgage Queen from FM Home Loans breaks down why a strong, strategic pre-approval can outperform a cash offer, why nearly 90% of “cash buyers” still rely on financing, and what really matters when clients are making the biggest purchase of their lives. Yael shares how she builds mortgages around people, not...

Join Julie Elkon and Raisy Sirot e on Money and Meaning: Success That Matters, where Jewish entrepreneurs share how faith, purpose, and smart business collide. Learn to lead with values, overcome challenges, and grow a business that leaves a legacy.