We Are Women

I had such a great time speaking with Yaffa Palti and hearing her journey to becoming the motivational speaker and inspiring influencer she is today. Yaffa spoke about how growing up with 10 siblings and 8 foster siblings created empathy and impacted her growth. We also spoke about choosing what's right over what's easy. The difference between a fixed mindset, versus growth mindset, and of course...

I had such a great time speaking with Yaffa Palti and hearing her journey to becoming the motivational speaker and inspiring influencer she is today. Yaffa spoke about how growing up with 10 siblings and 8 foster siblings created empathy and impacted her growth. We also spoke about choosing what's right over what's easy. The difference between a fixed mindset, versus growth mindset, and of course...

I had such a great time interviewing Malkie Knopfler, a comedian, actress & blogger in the Ultra-orthodox Jewish community. Malkie shares her teenage struggles with appreciating her comedic side, & her journey to accepting and embracing herself as a multifaceted human being. Malkie spoke about how she protects her energy on social media, as well as the true definition of authenticity. Malkie also...

I had such a great time interviewing Malkie Knopfler, a comedian, actress & blogger in the Ultra-orthodox Jewish community. Malkie shares her teenage struggles with appreciating her comedic side, & her journey to accepting and embracing herself as a multifaceted human being. Malkie spoke about how she protects her energy on social media, as well as the true definition of authenticity. Malkie also...

Today's episode features Loren Ridinger who is the the powerhouse business mogul, internet leader and senior executive vice president of internet retailing giants MarketAmerica.com , and shop.com . Loren is also a fashion blogger, beauty and business expert, and internet leader. Loren is a role model for myself and so many other women on how to run successful business with your heart and soul, whi...

Today's episode features Loren Ridinger who is the the powerhouse business mogul, internet leader and senior executive vice president of internet retailing giants MarketAmerica.com , and shop.com . Loren is also a fashion blogger, beauty and business expert, and internet leader. Loren is a role model for myself and so many other women on how to run successful business with your heart and soul, whi...

I had such a great time speaking with Debbie Pace, who left the world of journalism after 30 years to focus full time on helping women find their inner freedom and show up truly as themselves. Debbie shares her journey of how she worked to get to the place of joy as her inner child, and how she helps her clients achieve this fulfillment and peace as well. Debbie spoke about respecting your boundar...

Tonight's interview is with my inspiring friend Dara Kurtz. After being diagnosed with breast cancer at at 42, Dara left her successful career as a personal banker and financial advisor to focus on writing, podcasting, and her blog Crazy Perfect Life. During this interview we spoke about Dara's most recent book, "I Am My Mother's Daughter," where she shares her story and experiences regarding her...

Denise Buzy is a real breath of fresh air! During this interview, she shares her story of how she came to adopt 3 beautiful children, and the journey and process that led up to it. When Denise was diagnosed with Endometriosis in her early twenties, she wasn't expecting an easy ride when it came to getting pregnant; but when she found her now husband at age 41, and after giving infertility drugs a...

Influencer and Instagram Coach Tiffany Cheung was raised in a traditional Chinese home with the mentality of "speak when spoken to," without a voice. Her unexpected pregnancy at age 18 created a lot of conflict with her parents and community. Tiffany was barely making it financially as a young single mom, living off of food stamps, and her minimum wage job. There were times that Tiffany didn't hav...

Tonight's podcast features Danielle LaBiola who started off her career as a lawyer and now runs a business with her 11 year old twin children which focuses on creating and inspiring kindness and happiness, starting from a young age. Danielle joins me tonight to share her journey of choosing law as her career, and why she chose to conduct herself in certain ways contrary to the stereotypical lawyer...

I'm so excited for tonight's podcast featuring Kamille Richardson. Although Kamille faced the challenge of being blind from birth, it never deterred her from accomplishing her goals and living a fulfilling and rich life. Kamille grew up with the mentality of "I can do anything," and this is the mindset that she passes on to her clients who have recently become blind and who come to her for help on...

Tonight's interview is with my very talented friend, singer, songwriter and performer Shaindy Plotzker. Shaindy had been singing for years behind the scenes when a serious incident pushed her to go public and spread her wings. During our interview, Shaindy shares her story of growing up with a sibling with special needs, a topic she's super passionate about, why she decided to create an Instagram...

When I heard Katie Blanchard's story, I knew I had to have her on the show. Growing up in a loving military family, when it came time for Katie to choose her own career, she continued in her family's path as a military nurse. Alongside raising her beautiful family, Katie put her heart and soul in her career to support the veterans and soldiers. During this episode, Katie shares her story of discri...

Andrea Hipps is a licensed social worker as well as a CDC certified divorce coach who, through her future focused approach, helps moms navigate the tricky waters, and often emotional, rollercoaster ride that often accompanies divorce. Andrea's mission is to revolutionize the way divorce is handled. She wants to put an end to high stress divorce families starting with acknowledging on how the indiv...

Jessica Hughes is an inspiration on so many levels. She has experienced some of the darkest times, yet has emerged unscathed and triumphant. Jessica left a toxic marriage as a single mom to 7 beautiful children. After a sexual assault at   the age of 18, and repressing her emotions around this traumatic event, throughout the years Jessica experienced heavy addictions, as well as eating disorders,...

Sylvia Farbstein is the inspirational mom behind the Brandon Farbstein name, an inspiring mindset and empathy leader who was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism. Growing up, Sylvia never dreamed she'd end up as a parent to a child with special needs. When life proved to have other plans, Sylvia and her husband stepped up to the plate. They became Brandon's cheerleaders, helping to encourage him...

Tonight's interview is with Angela Sette, who worked to overcome her childhood fears of being in the spotlight, eventually becoming her own child's advocate when her daughter was diagnosed with ESES, a rare form of Epilepsy that doesn't allow a person to sleep. Angela uses her painful and challenging journey as a way to create change in the world. With her personal experience and knowledge and yea...

Tonight's interview is with my good friend Rivky Itzkowitz. The creator of a size inclusive modest fashion brand, Impact fashion, Rivky has always been pro size inclusivity, female empowerment, and loving and embracing yourself. During tonight's discussion, we touch on different aspects of female empowerment, the balance between strength and femininity, the way the world sees us, destroying   fema...

Simona Ksoll grew up in Austria with her mother and step-father and consciously chose to take responsibility for her own her life at the young age of 17, leaving an abusive environment, and bringing her father to court to direct the child support to her. Simona eventually moved to California and established her own life in LA as a successful marketing executive for SONY. A few months after a retre...

Malky Weingarten is an orthodox Jewish women who had a dream to create movies, and worked hard against naysayers and resistance to fulfill her dream. Malky joins me tonight to discuss how she to got into the film making business and began creating and directing movies, why she's passionate about spreading important messages, removing common stereotypes, and how raising a child with autism inspired...

Michal Goldfein is a fashion blogger, podcast host, and writer, who, growing up as an only child with her mom and aunt, cultivated her own style and love of fashion. During Michal's third pregnancy, after two healthy childbirths, she suffered a devastating miscarriage. Michal joins me tonight to share her experience and walk me through her thoughts and emotions both during and after her loss. Mich...

Tonight's episode features a hilarious mom, comedian, entertainer, and businesswoman Andrea Rappaport! Growing up, Andrea felt different than other kids her age but knew her differences would contribute to her future  success. Andrea primarily focuses on comedic content geared for moms, but even so, has a loyal following of women who are not moms yet (myself included) who enjoy her content & love...

Tonight's interview is with Cricket Lee, a female tech entrepreneur and inventor, known for developing a commercial apparel fit standard called Fitlogic (which provides an apparel fitting solution that includes body shape applications and online data profile algorithms to enable women to buy online without try- ons and costly returns). During her development period, she has had over 750 stories wr...

Jaclyn Alterwein joins me tonight to share her story of hope and empowerment through her breast cancer journey. After having stood beside her mother and 2 close friends as a co-survivor during their breast cancer journeys, Jaclyn received her annual mammogram at age 45 and was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer 3 and 1/2 months later, at age 46. During our discussion, Jaclyn talks about why...