Stacked

In this episode of Stacked, Elise sits down with Debbie Raviv, Managing Partner of West Hartford’s Iconic Crown Market and chef entrepreneur, and a woman behing ”Kosher’s Cool.” Debbie shares her journey from fahsion In New York and London to Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, restaurants in Connecticut with her husband Khen, years in Israel and becoming a community leader at the historic Crown Market....

This is such a specail episode. I sit down with my younger daughter Shani, just four weeks after she welcomed her second baby boy. Now a mom of a toddler and a newborn, Shani opens up about going from one baby to two, the honest reality of those first weeks and what it feels like to raise sons after growing up in a house of girls. I will share what it was like raising my daughters while building E...

In this episode of Stacked, I'm joined by Stacy Igel, founder of Boy Meets Girl and author of Embracing the Calm. We talk about building a purpose-driven brand, leading with kindness and finding calm in the chaos of life and entrepreneurship. Stacy shares honest insights on creativity, resilience and the power or slowing down while staying true to who you are. A meaningful conversation a...

This year, I broke a little. In this personal solo episode. I share the Japanese art of kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold so the cracks become the most beautiful part. I talk about a challenging year, the friends and family who held the pieces, and the new grandchild who filled every crack with gold. Because we don't come through hard years unbroken. We come through them go...

In part two, Sarrah shares how she transformed her personal experience into a powerful platform for advocacy. She talks about using her voice to raise awareness, support others facing breast cancer, and inspire hope through her story. With her energy, humor, and fearless outlook on life, Sarrah proves that survivorship is about more that surviving- its about thriving, connecting and making a diffe...

In this first conversation with Sarrah Strimel Bentley, we dive into the moment that changed everything-her shocking breast cancer diagnosis. With her humor, heart, and raw honesty, Sarrah opens up about falling in love, navigating fertility struggles, and the extraordinary journey that led to her baby boy Chance, through surrogacy. Her story is emotional, inspiring, and sprinkled with her signatu...

At 13 Jim Jordan picked up a camera for the first time. By the age of 15 he'd drop out of school and was roaming Southern California high schools scouting teenage models - doing their hair and makeup himself before he ever called himself a photographer. Decades later he shot campaigns for Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Mercedes Benz, discovered Gigi Hadid and Taylor Hill. and built White Cross..his produ...

Elyse sits doen with Alyssa Rosenheck-best selling author, celebrated architectural and interiors photographer, and one of Architectural Diget's Top 50 in her field. Alyssa shares how a cancer diagnosis became the unlikely catalyst for a career behind the lens, the story behind her debut book The New Southern Style, and the courage fueling her powerful new title Whit, Blonde, Jew. It's a conversat...

Bestselling author Jo Piazza joins Elyse to talk about her new novel The Parisian Heist, her journey to fourteen books, and how she balances writing, business and motherhood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dr. John Gray …author of the iconic Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus is back for part two, and this time we're going deeper into what dating and relationships look like for women at this stage of life. We talk about how the landscape has completely shifted since his book first came out : dating apps, texting instead of talking, the way technology has changed how we connect (and disconnec...

He wrote the book that gave us the language for why men and women misunderstand each other…over 50 million copies sold, in 45 languages. Dr. John Gray joins STACKED to get personal: the biggest differences between men and women he still sees today and why over 30 years later he wrote Beyond Mars and Venus to update it all for modern love, dating apps and changing roles. Passion, Power and Purpose....

 We're revisiting one of our favorite conversations! What happens when two adult daughters sit down with the mom who raised them? A lot of laughs, some passion, and a few confessions. In this episode, we talk about what it was like growing up with me — the moments that made us laugh and roll our eyes, and what they'll carry forward (and maybe leave behind) as new moms themselves. If you missed it...

 Elyse Ryan sits down with Meg O'Brien, the powerhouse behind Ring My Belle. They talk about the passion that sparked her business, the power it took to bet on herself, and the purpose driving her brand today. Meg opens up about building something entirely on her own — the wins, the risks, and the lessons along the way. It's a conversation about beauty, confidence, and what it really takes to show...

Author Dara Levan sits down with ElyseRyan to talk about her new novel "Shaken to the Core"….as story of grief \, chosen family and rebuilding after loss. They dig into the real inspiration behind the book, the bracelet collaboration it sparked and what it means to find radiance in our braking points, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Turning 60 on a bike between my two daughters, a packed Soul Cycle class clapping for my 60th birthday and two songs …Stevie Nicks "Landside" and ABBA "Dancing Queen" …That took me through my whole life story… this ones personal ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode of Stacked, Elyse sits down with author Zibby Owens ahead of the release of her new book Between Chapters, to talk about what it really means to step into a new chapter of life. From career pivots to personal reinvention, Elise and Zibby explore how every "next chapter' looks different …shaped by our own passions, power and purpose.  Each one offers a chance to learn, grow, and com...

We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes! What happens when you mix passion, instinct, and an unbeatable brownie recipe? You get Lisa King-founder of Brownie Points Inc.- a self made mogul whose business journey began in a Cleveland apartment business and turned into one of the most beloved gourmet brownie brands in America. In this episode of STACKED: stories of Power, Passion and Purpose, L...

Join Elyse on STACKED as she welcomes entrepreneur, bestselling author, and the world's first professional bridesmaid, Jen Glantz. Together, thye explore the journey behind he new book, Finally the Bride, the lessons she learned while waiting for love, and why life's greatest moments rarely happen on our timeline. It's and inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building a life f...

We're bringing back one of our favorite conversations with racing icon Derek Bell, five-time Le Mans champion, motorsport legend, and incredible storyteller. From close calls on the track to champagne celebrations on the podium, Derek reflects on the moments that defined his remarkable career. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the world of endurance racing, lessons learned from decades at t...

In this episode, Julie opens up about the emotional reality of producing one of the world's biggest dating shows, what really happens behind the scenes, and how her journey led her to a powerful new chapter - helping others become the leading ladies of their own lives. We talk love, identity, reinvention, and her upcoming book The Love Producer-a must read for anyone ready to flip the script.

This episode of Stacked: I sit down with the hilarious, honest, and inspiring Jenny Hutt. From lawyer to Sirius XM star, entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Bunny Eyez, Jenny has mastered the art of reinvention . We talk about divorce, starting over, entrepreneurship, confidence, aging, facelifts, and why some of life's biggest challenges can lead to your greatest purpose. This conversation is...

In this powerful episode of STACKED, Elyse sits down with Deb Belfato and Marlee Massena to discuss the evolution of Let's Talk and why women's health conversations matter now more that ever. From the ripple effect of education and community to the realities of underfunded research, menopause, mental health, advocacy, and access to care - this conversation is honest, eye opening, and deeply inspir...

In this episode of STACKED, Elyse opens up about disappointment …whether it's in business, friendships, family, or unmet expectations…and how she's learned to handle it differently with time and perspective. From letting go of control to protecting her peace, Elise shares an honest conversation about growth, resilience, and choosing not to let disappointment define your worth.

This is a conversation about slowing down in a new environment, finding clarity in Georgetown, and realizing how much peace, inspiration, and growth can come from stepping outside your normal routine.

Two gals from Youngstown, Ohio navigating life, friendship, family, loss, laughter, and every chapter in between. In this heartfelt episode of STACKED, Elise and Missy reflect on 45 years of friendship and what it means to grow friendship through life together while turning 60. A conversation about loyalty, memories, resilience, and the beauty of friendships that truly last forever.