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Boss Maidel Podcast

83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings

Boss Maidel is a weekly podcast featuring conversations with women authors, creatives, entrepreneurs etc. In this podcast, we explore all dimensions of life relevant to the modern woman: motherhood, work, health, family, social interactions, etc. We also talk a lot about books: sharing recommendations, interviewing new authors and so much more! The goal is to create a sounding board that can facilitate growth, positivity and a greater sense of community.

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Elizabeth Barnhill

May 29, 2023 20:56 - 38 minutes - 38.1 MB

Elizabeth Barnhill is the book buyer for Fabled Bookshop in Waco, Texas.  In this episode, we chat about how Elizabeth landed her dream job, how she handpicks books for costumers all over the country, her favorite book recommendations  and much more.  Here are a few of Elizabeth's favorite books: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant Bully Market by Jamie Fiore Higgins Go As A River by Shelley Read To co...

Book Club Edition: Lauren Fox

September 26, 2021 23:12 - 39 minutes - 39.1 MB

LAUREN FOX, who earned her M.F.A. from the University of Minnesota, is the author of the novels Days of Awe, Still Life with Husband, and Friends Like Us. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Parenting, Psychology Today, The Rumpus, and Salon. She lives in Milwaukee with her husband and two daughters. In this episode, we talk about Lauren's book Send for Me. Annelise is a dreamer: imagining her future while working at her parents' po...

Michal Oshman

August 31, 2021 01:36 - 40 minutes - 39.6 MB

Michal Oshman is Head of Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion at TikTok Europe and formerly responsible for international leadership and team development at Facebook. Throughout her career, Michal has trained and coached hundreds of tech leaders. She has three university degrees in psychodynamic and systemic thinking, sociology and anthropology. Michal lives with her husband and their four children in London, UK. As a mentor for leaders in top global companies, Michal created a unique ...

Book Club edition: Elyssa Friedland

August 25, 2021 17:09 - 47 minutes - 46.4 MB

Elyssa Friedland is the author of four novels and a forthcoming picture book. She attended Yale University, where she served as managing editor of the Yale Daily News, and is a graduate of Columbia Law School. She worked as an associate at a major firm before turning to writing full-time. Elyssa currently teaches creative writing at Yale. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, McSweeney’s, LitHub, POPSUGAR, RealSimple.com, Bustle, Modern Bride, New York magazine, Columbia Journa...

Esty Perman

August 16, 2021 17:06 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

In this episode, I chat with Esty Perman who is a Chabad shlucha ( emissary) in Kansas. In addition to her numerous responsibilities as a preschool teacher, running various learning and community programs etc. Esty is a busy mom trying to juggle it all. She shares her experiences and thoughts on motherhood, spirituality, her journey with secondary infertility etc. on her Instagram account. The quote I share in the beginning of the episode is from Wisdom to Heal the Earth: Meditations & Te...

Book Club Edition: Ruth Druart

July 28, 2021 20:56 - 33 minutes - 33.4 MB

Ruth Druart has been working in international schools in Paris since 1993. Four years ago, she completed a masters in international education, exploring the topic of third culture children and their sense of belonging- a theme that runs through her novel. She has been writing for the last nineteen years  in her spare time and  runs a writing group in Paris. She has three sons with her French husband.   In this episode, we talk about Ruth's book While Paris Slept. Told from alternating pe...

Lori Kaufmann

July 13, 2021 22:17 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

As soon as she learned of the discovery of the first-century tombstone that inspired Rebel Daughter, Lori Banov Kaufmann wanted to know more. She was so intrigued by the unlikely but true love story the stone revealed that she embarked on a more than ten-year quest with some of the world's leading scholars and archaeologists to bring the real characters to life as accurately as possible. Before becoming a full-time writer, Lori was a strategy consultant for high-tech companies. She has an ...

Alyssa Goldwater

June 29, 2021 17:26 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

Alyssa Goldwater is a CEO, wife, mom and the Digital Influencer behind the lifestyle brand, A Glass of Goldwater (@alyssagoldwater). Merging motherhood with humor, A Glass of Goldwater has become a community and support network of over 50,000 women across the world. Alyssa has created a world where creativity is queen and a glass ceiling does not exist. In this episode, we chat about how Alyssa grew her brand and how it has evolved over time. We also talk about Alyssa's experience being a T...

Book Club Edition: Asha Lemmie

June 08, 2021 22:26 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Asha Lemmie is the New York Times Bestselling Author of Fifty Words For Rain. After graduating from Boston College with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, she relocated to New York City where she worked in book publishing. Asha writes historical fiction that focuses on bringing unique perspectives to life. In normal times, she divides her time between New York, London, and Kyoto.  Fifty Words for Rain is Asha’s first novel. You can purchase it here.   In this episode,...

Summer reading with Blue Door Books

May 31, 2021 16:41 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

This is a special episode, where I partner with Rucki from Blue Door Books  to talk about some great summer reads. If there was a theme or subtitle for this episode it would be getting out of your comfort zone. This episode is sure to zhoosh up your reading life! We recommend some well know books as well as some hidden gems and we offer selections in numerous categories: mystery/thriller, historical fiction, self help etc. All books mentioned in this episode can be purchased through Blue D...

Jenna Maio

May 26, 2021 16:44 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Jenna Maio Esq. is a wife, mother, and freelance writer. She studied English and creative writing at Emory University and then completed a joint degree in law and environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Over the years, she learned at Neve Yerushalayim and Midreshet Rachel V’Chaya in Jerusalem, where she deepened her Jewish learning. She recently published her first book, Princess Without A Crown: Returning to My Jewish Roots, which was a serial column in AmiLivi...

Book Club Edition: Author Jenny Ashcroft

May 19, 2021 17:40 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

JENNY ASHCROFT is a British author of historical fiction books including Beneath a Burning Sky and Island in the East. Having spent many years living, working and exploring in Australia and Asia, she is now based in Brighton where she lives with her family by the sea. She has a degree from Oxford University in history, and has always been fascinated by the past—in particular the way that extraordinary events can transform the lives of normal people.   In this episode, we chat about Jenny...

Yaffy Newman

May 07, 2021 00:26 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Yaffy Newman is a born South Floridian currently residing in Jerusalem with her Israeli husband. She is a proud Jew of color who shares about her lived experience in order to break down stigmas and build bridges of understanding. Yaffy is currently studying computer science, loves to read in her free time and is passionate about fashion. In this episode, we talk about Yaffy's important work educating people (particularly the Orthodox Jewish community) on racism. One really important quote ...

Sarri Singer

May 02, 2021 16:53 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Sarri Singer, born in Lakewood, New Jersey, is the daughter of New Jersey State Senator, Robert Singer. Until 9/11, Sarri worked a few blocks away from the World Trade Center. Deeply moved by the tragedy of 9/11, Sarri decided to resign from her position in December 2001 and move to Israel to help victims of terror. While there, Sarri volunteered with various organizations working with victims of terror. On June 11, 2003, Sarri was on Bus 14 in Jerusalem when an 18-year-old Palestinian ter...

Book Club Edition: Rachel Beanland

April 19, 2021 03:54 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Rachel Beanland writes essays and fiction and is the author of the debut novel, Florence Adler Swims Forever, which was released by Simon & Schuster (July 2020). The book was selected as the Barnes & Noble Book Club pick for July, and was named a Featured Debut by Amazon and an Indie Next pick by the American Booksellers Association. It was also named a New York Times Editors’ Choice and one of the best books of 2020 by USA Today. Rachel’s essays have appeared in Lit Hub, Business Insider,...

Frumee Taubenfeld

April 12, 2021 14:58 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Frumee Taubenfeld is an influencer, fashion blogger and social media personality who thrives on connecting with her followers by showcasing fashion styling and inspiration while doing carpool in between. She's built her following by showing her authentic self, letting people know that what you see is what you get. She lives in Lawrence, NY  with her husband and three beautiful daughters.    In this episode, we talk about the delicate balance of showing up authentically on social media wh...

Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus

March 22, 2021 05:42 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Please note, we do talk about sensitive topics, this episode is not intended for little ears! Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus is a certified sex therapist and the author of Sex Points: Reclaim Your Sex Life with the Revolutionary Point System. Dr. Marcus is the Clinical Director of Maze Women’s Sexual Health, the largest independent sexual health center in the country. Dr. Bat Sheva has a masters in public health, social work, Jewish studies and a phd in human sexuality. She co-hosts the popular podc...

Book Club Edition: Dara Horn

March 04, 2021 02:59 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Dara Horn was born in New Jersey in 1977 and received her Ph.D. in comparative literature from Harvard University in 2006, studying Hebrew and Yiddish. In 2007 she was chosen by Granta magazine as one of 20 “Best Young American Novelists.” Her first novel, In the Image, published by W.W. Norton when she was 25, received a 2003 National Jewish Book Award, the 2002 Edward Lewis Wallant Award, and the 2003 Reform Judaism Fiction Prize. Her second novel, The World to Come, published by W.W. Nort...

Zibby Owens of Moms Don't Have Time To Read Books

February 21, 2021 20:06 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Zibby Owens is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. Zibby, named “NYC’s Most Powerful Book-fluencer” by New York Magazine’s Vulture, conducts warm, inquisitive conversations with authors, making her show a top literary podcast as selected by Oprah.com in 2019 and 2020. She also created the Moms Don’t Have Time to Lose Weight community and hosts the accompanying podcast. Zibby is a regular contributor to Good Morning America and has recommended...

Book Club Edition: Linda Grant

February 15, 2021 00:36 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Linda Grant was born in Liverpool. She read English at the University of York and did further postgraduate studies in Canada at McMaster and Simon Fraser Universities. For some years she worked as a journalist, writing for the Guardian and Independent on Sunday. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and holds honorary doctorates from the University of York and John Moores University.   Her first novel, The Cast Iron Shore (1996), won the David Higham First Novel Prize and wa...

Estee Cohen of California Job Shop

February 03, 2021 22:39 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

After working for a corporate recruiter, California Job Shop founder, Estee Cohen, realized that there were two big problems in the world of employment:  first, small businesses have unique staffing needs and require excellent entry level and mid-level employees quickly and efficiently, but they can’t afford to pay $10,000 and up for a recruiter and they don’t have the time to wait several months to fill a position.  Second, but equally important, job seekers have difficulty accessing positi...

Rivkah Slonim

January 20, 2021 07:46 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Mrs. Rivkah Slonim is the education director at the Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life and a lecturer on Jewish Medical Ethics at Binghamton University. A self-described "Chassidic Feminist", she lectures internationally on the intersection of Jewish observance and contemporary life with a special focus on Jewish women. She is the editor of Total Immersion: A Mikvah Anthology and Bread and Fire: Jewish Women Find G-d in the Everyday, an anthology on Jewish women’s spiritually. Mrs. S...

Esther Amini

January 13, 2021 04:47 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Esther Amini is a writer, painter, and psychoanalytic psychotherapist in private practice. Her short stories have appeared in Elle, Lilith, Tablet, The Jewish Week, Barnard Magazine, Washburn University’s Inscape Literary Journal, and Proximity. She was named one of Aspen Words’ two best emerging memoirists and awarded its Emerging Writer Fellowship in 2016 based on her memoir entitled: “Concealed” and was chosen by JWT as their Artist-in-Residence in 2019. Her pieces have been performed by...

Dr. Chavi Eve Karkowsky, MD

January 05, 2021 22:53 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

  Chavi Eve Karkowsky grew up in Maryland; went to college at Yale University, and completed medical school at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She then went on to residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the integrated program at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, followed by a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)  at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Karkowsky lives with her husband and four ki...

Leah Schapira of Between Carpools

December 23, 2020 03:38 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Leah Schapira is one of the founders of the beloved site Between Carpools. Leah as also the best-selling author of Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking and the co-author of the Made Easy and Secret Restaurant Recipes cookbook series. Leah is the ultimate connector, she networks constantly and is always making new friends. When she’s not busy doing any of the above, you will find Leah testing yet another way to enjoy pizza, or having lunch with some new talent she discovered.   In this episode, we...

Alyson Richman author of The Secret of Clouds

December 15, 2020 18:05 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Alyson Richman is the #1 international bestselling author of seven novels including The Velvet Hours, The Garden of Letters, and The Lost Wife, which is currently in development for a major motion picture. The Secret of Clouds, out in February 2019, centers around the transformative bond between a mother and her son, and a teacher and her student. A story that will make readers examine what it means to actually live life with a full heart. In this episode, we talk about Alyson's novel The ...

Slovie Jungreis-Wolf

November 23, 2020 19:29 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Powerful and compassionate, soulful and worldly, insistent and understanding, Slovie Jungreis Wolff is an acclaimed author, lecturer and parenting instructor. She is the leader of Hineni Couples and has taught about life, relationships and marriage for more than 30 years. She gives weekly classes on the East and West side of NYC, Long Island, Brooklyn and Westchester. Slovie’s groundbreaking parenting hand book ‘Raising A Child With Soul ’is published by St. Martin’s Press and has been a sou...

Dani Shapiro

November 16, 2020 06:37 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

Dani Shapiro is the author of the instant New York Times best selling memoir, Inheritance, which was published in January 2019 by Knopf. Her other books include the memoirs Hourglass, Still Writing, Devotion, and Slow Motion, and five novels including Black & White and Family History.  Along with teaching writing workshops around the world, Dani has taught at Columbia and New York University, and is the cofounder of the Sirenland Writers Conference in Positano, Italy. In February of 2019...

Adele and Estie Kessler: Creating a beautiful home

November 05, 2020 22:22 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Adele believes that refining our lives in both big and small ways is an affirmation that no matter what.. life's looking good.She does this via her lifestyle platform www.life'slookingood.com  where she helps individuals elevate how they look and how they live. Estie Kessler is an interior designer and busy mama. Creating beautiful spaces is her passion and Estie believes that the spaces we occupy the most  become the back drop of our lives. Estie recently moved from California to Texas to...

Chavie Bruk

October 26, 2020 20:52 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

  Chavie  Bruk is a Chabad shlucha (emissary) leading a Jewish community with her sushi loving husband while raising her five rambunctious kids (who are adopted). Chavie lives in the Wild West where it's winter ALWAYS (or so it feels) all the while seeking a bit of inner peace (ha, what's that?) and doing it while embracing the chaos and enjoying life. Chavie shares her thoughts and musings about motherhood on her blog Clear As Mud.   In this episode, we talk about Chavie's unusual pat...

Rivki Rabinowitz

October 16, 2020 19:05 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Rivki Rabinowitz is an interior  design trained lifestyle expert, with a strong focus on fitness, wellness, food and fashion. She currently resides as the editor to Family Room by Mishpacha magazine and contributor and copy writer to Family Table by Mishpacha. She uses her award - winning literature background to engage with her audience as well as her interest in the human experience host weekly Live sessions with your favorite female content creators.  In this episode, we talk about Rivk...

Rachel Barenbaum

October 06, 2020 01:49 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Rachel's debut novel is A Bend In The Stars.  It has been named a New York Times Summer Reading Selection and a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection. It is also a Boston Globe Bestseller. Rachel's second novel, Atomic Anna, is forthcoming from Grand Central (2022). Rachel is a prolific writer and reviewer for the LA Review of Books, the Tel Aviv Review of Books and DeadDarlings. She is an Honorary Research Associate at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute and a graduate of GrubSt...

Dr. Joan Rosenberg

September 15, 2020 01:09 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Best-selling author, consultant, media expert and master clinician, Dr. Joan Rosenberg is a cutting-edge psychologist who is known globally as an innovative thinker, acclaimed speaker and trainer. As a two-time TEDx speaker and member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, she has been recognized for her thought leadership and global influence in personal development. Along with serving as a blogger for Psychology Today, Dr. Rosenberg has been a featured expert in multiple documenta...

Shternie Wuensch, LMFT

September 06, 2020 23:43 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Shternie Wuensch  is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Miami, FL and online. She works with individuals, couples and groups, specializing in individual psychotherapy and couples therapy. She is also trained as  somatic psychotherapist, the belief that our bodies carry the stories of our life and trauma, and through body awareness and practices we can move towards healing. With her background in chassidic life and psychology she deeply understands the issues ...

Chani Frankel and Freidel Levin of Mimulo

September 01, 2020 16:33 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Chani Frankel and Freidel Levin are the owners of Mimulo  flower shop and business located in Brooklyn, New York. Mimulo is a boutique florist with strong feelings about how to celebrate.      Chanie and Freidel's focus is event design and florals for weddings and all milestone events. Their goal is to create warmth with clever use of color, florals and intention that expresses the love and welcome you feel to your guests.    Drawing from nature and organic design elements Chani and...

Susie Orman Schnall

August 17, 2020 19:48 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Susie Orman Schnall is the author of four novels: WE CAME HERE TO SHINE, THE SUBWAY GIRLS, THE BALANCE PROJECT, and ON GRACE. She grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. Her writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, HuffPo, PopSugar, Writer's Digest, and Glamour and she lives in New York with her husband and their three sons.    In this episode, we talk about Susie's latest novel "We Came Here to Shine". Susie discusses the inspi...

Jill Sharfman NC

August 12, 2020 20:43 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Jill Sharfman NC, is a board-certified holistic nutritionist living with her family in Los Angeles. She is the co-host along with Dr. Andrea Moskowitz of the nutrition podcast “Let My People Eat.” On each episode Jill helps to demystify confusing talk about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while keeping kosher. The podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay and at https://letmypeopleeat.com. Follow her on Instagram @jill_sharfman for more information and on Facebook @letmypeople...

Chava Floryn & Dina Hurwitz

July 28, 2020 19:53 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Chava Floryn is a writer, an award winning filmmaker, actress, a singer/ songwriter and advocate. With over 65 short films and 2 documentaries under her belt, Chava's films have been featured across the globe in festivals such as The Jewish Film Festival, The Museum of Tolerance theater, The Ashkelon Film Festival, Hollywood Reel Film Festival and the Film Festival Mediterranean.    As a performer, Chava has traveled across the US with "The Search,"  a one woman show that included her orig...

Angela Himsel

July 21, 2020 22:33 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Angela Himsel’s writing has appeared in TheNew York Times, The Jewish Week, Forward, Lilith and elsewhere. Her column Angetevka” on Zeek.net American won two American Jewish Press Association Awards. Angela holds a BA from Indiana University, which included two years at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and an MFA from The City College of New York. She grew up the seventh of eleven children in rural southern Indiana in a fundamentalist, doomsday, Christian faith. She converted to Judaism...

Lori Gottlieb

July 13, 2020 22:51 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and author of the New York Times bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which is being adapted as a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column and contributes regularly to The New York Times and many other publications. Her recent TED Talk is one of the top 10 most watched of the year. A ​member of the Advisory Council for Bring Change to Mind and advisor to the Aspen Instit...

Jordana Zizmor

July 01, 2020 20:22 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

  Jordana grew up in New York City and worked in city's government Community Affairs and also in tech startups.She founded a hospitality-focused social media business and also co-founded Zero G Kitchen, which operates the first commercial kitchen on the International Space Station. Jordana loves to read and share what she is reading on her instagram @whatsjordanareading  She actually reads the books!   In this episode Jordana shares her book recommendations for summer. We talk about ou...

Leah Siegel

June 18, 2020 16:38 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Leah Siegel is an accomplished professional in the financial industry. She has educated countless families helping them realize their goals and begin dreaming again. She is a highly sought-after speaker and is a mentor to many around the country. She has built a business around helping people reinvent their lives. Leah lives in Valencia, CA with her husband, Rabbi Jay Siegel. She is a mother of 5, and recently became a grandmother. You can find Leah @leahsiegel7 In this episode we talk a...

Lynda Cohen Loigman

June 08, 2020 05:16 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Lynda Cohen Loigman grew up in Longmeadow, MA. She received a B.A. in English and American Literature from Harvard College and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. Her debut novel, The Two-Family House, was a USA Today bestseller and a nominee for the Goodreads 2016 Choice Awards in Historical Fiction. Her second novel, The Wartime Sisters, was selected as a Woman's World Book Club pick and a Best Book of 2019 by Real Simple Magazine. She is currently at work on her third novel. You can find L...

Eda Schottenstein and Rivkah Krinsky

May 20, 2020 17:12 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Eda Schottenstein is a mother of four, wife to a serial entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed ‘research-buff’. Her mission is to educate women on the power of personal transformation. Drawing from her lived experience and graduate studies in Psychology, Mental Health, and ADD Coaching, she has created a platform devoted to women who support each other in finding greater focus, peace, and a better self-image, all the while balancing life with multiple roles.  You can find her at Multirolewoman....

Dr. Bat-Sheva L .Maslow, M.D.

May 13, 2020 20:37 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Dr. Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow is double board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and the Director of Research at Extend Fertility, where she specializes in counseling women about their fertility and options for fertility preservation. In addition, Dr. Maslow provides the full spectrum of infertility care at Extend Fertility and Premium Health Center.   Dr. Maslow lectures and writes on the intersection of halakha and r...

Dr. Lizzy Weisinger

May 04, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Dr. Lizzy Weisinger is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Elite Psychological Services in Los Angeles. Her private practice provides therapy individual, couples, and family. Dr. Lizzy is passionate about mental health and enjoys assisting people in making deep, meaningful changes in their lives. When Dr. Lizzy is not in the office, she enjoys a good cup of coffee, family time, spending time outdoors, and learning new things. On this episode of Boss Maidel, we discuss the vario...

Melody Aziz

April 17, 2020 05:43 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

Melody Aziz is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Fountain of Kindness. She was inspired to start the organization in honor of her two children and all Jewish children.  "Fountain of Kindness is my way of teaching my children about giving back to the community, spreading kindness and encouraging others to do so too." Melody is responsible for the vision, strategy and fundraising of the organization. She oversees all operations of the organization and is an integral pa...

Rebecca Chriqui

March 27, 2020 16:53 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

Previously, the Senior Art Director for Spring, a shopping app and website that carries over 1500+ brands, Rudsak, a high-end fashion brand and Aldo Shoes, a leading international footwear and accessories retailer, Rebecca gained knowledge and experience in a fast-paced retail environment. With a formal multidisciplinary training in graphic design, industrial design, and web design, Rebecca is constantly nurturing the right side of her brain through research and travel.  Rebecca is  also t...

Rivky Itzkowitz

March 19, 2020 16:31 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

Rivky Itzkowitz is the founder of Impact Fashion, a line of size inclusive modest special occasion wear. She started Impact Fashion after being frustrated at the lack of modest clothing options that actually fit and decided to use her skills as a couture trained dressmaker and pattern maker to create the clothes she could never buy. Every item she designs is available in sizes 2-24 and can be found at impactfashionnyc.com.   On this episode of Boss Maidel, we talk about  how Rivky parla...

Leah Loksen

March 09, 2020 19:36 - 48 minutes - 70.1 MB

Leah Loksen is a freelance hairstylist and wig stylist based out of Brooklyn, NY since 2009. Leah specializes in bridal hair and special event hair as well as a master wig specialist. Fusing art and hair, Leah formulates the best look for each bride to have a distinct, individualized, cohesive look with her gown and veil of choice. Leah ensures that each bride's unique beauty and features are maximized for her big day.  With a curated selection of top quality wigs, Leah cuts, styles an...

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