Sinopsis
Boss Maidel is a weekly podcast featuring authentic conversations with Jewish women. As women, we all face similar challenges. In this podcast we explore all dimensions of life relevant to the modern woman; motherhood, work, health, family, social interactions, etc. The goal is to create a sounding board that can facilitate growth, positivity and a greater sense of community.
Episodios
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Lori Gottlieb
13/07/2020 Duración: 35minLori 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 Institute, she is a sought-after expert in media such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The CBS This Morning, CNN, and NPR’s “Fresh Air.” Her new iHeart Radio podcast, “Dear Therapists,” produced by Katie Couric, will premier this year. Learn more at LoriGottlieb.com or by following her on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1. In this episode we talk about Lori's work and her best selling book: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone. Lori talks about the importance of making choices that are true to ourselves and that help us lead a more m
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Jordana Zizmor
01/07/2020 Duración: 37minJordana 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 our joint love for historical fiction and non fiction (Jordana has some great recommendations in those categories). Additionally, we chat about the Zero G Kitchen which is the first commercial kitchen on the International Space Station. Jordana describes what the experience has been like and shares what yummy food she would like to offer on their menu! Book recommendations : Troop 6000 by Nikita Stewart House of Glass by Hadley Freeman Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson The End of Octobe
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Leah Siegel
18/06/2020 Duración: 56minLeah 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 all about money and our beliefs and behaviors around it. Leah's goal is to empower women through money and to encourage them to take control of their finances. We discuss the six steps to financial freedom ( 1- budgeting 2- managing debt 3-creating an emergency fund 4- purchasing protection 5- asset accumulation 6- estate preservation) and we explore each step in depth. Leah also dives into some of the most common money fears and mistakes that women make. Favorites: Book: 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class: Th
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Lynda Cohen Loigman
08/06/2020 Duración: 46minLynda 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 Lynda at www.lyndacohenloigman.com In this episode we talk about Lynda's two books The Two Story House and The Wartime Sisters. Lynda talks about her creative writing process involving the alternating narrative between characters thus showcasing the character's unique way of speaking and thinking. As a child, Lynda was fascinated by the stories that her mother and aunts shared about living in Brooklyn. After practicing law for ten years Lynda decided to follow her passion and write. Using the stories she heard as a child, Ly
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Eda Schottenstein and Rivkah Krinsky
20/05/2020 Duración: 48minEda 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.com Rivkah Krinsky is a certified health coach based in Brooklyn, NY with clients around the globe. She offers guidance and expertise in holistic healthy living. Through her program "Revive with Rivkah", she has empowered and nurtured many people to reach their personal health goals and find healthy balance in a doable, sustainable way, making it a lifestyle. Through her own life changing journey she gives lectures and workshops to women of all ages and stages in life, inspiring positive healthy change. On her page you'l fin
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Dr. Bat-Sheva L .Maslow, M.D.
13/05/2020 Duración: 40minDr. 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 reproduction, and is often called upon as an adviser for questions related to hilkhot niddah. She serves as the Director of Medical Education for the North American Yoatzot Halacha Program and sits on the founding board of directors of the Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association (JOWMA). Dr. Maslow graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College with a BA in History before attending the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she received an MD with distinction and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Hono
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Dr. Lizzy Weisinger
04/05/2020 Duración: 01h39sDr. 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 various emotions that one can be feeling during our current situation. Whether it is anxiety, grief, a deep sense of loneliness etc. Dr. Lizzzy shares tangible tools and tips that can help us process our various emotions. Citing numerous research based findings, Dr. Lizzy talks about the importance of gratitude, radical acceptance and how one can adopt a mindset of post traumatic growth. Even the busiest mom can benefit from Dr. Lizzy's 30 second rule, which can help anyone regain their focus and sense of calm. Favorites: Book
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Melody Aziz
17/04/2020 Duración: 35minMelody 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 part of the success of its growth. Melody attended Queens College where she obtained a dual Bachelors in Speech & Language Pathology & Sociology. On this episode of Boss Maidel, we talk about Melody's non profit organization Fountain of Kindness. Melody started the organization as a means for people to help out those in need and it has grown to include hundreds of participants.From delivering groceries and meals to fundraising for needy families, Fountain of Kindness helps so many individuals and families in difficult si
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Rebecca Chriqui
27/03/2020 Duración: 47minPreviously, 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 the co-founder of alcove, a series of intimate conversations with award winning podcasts. alcove features visionaries leaving their mark on the universe through their talent, boldness and appetite for making the impossible possible, with humility. On this episode of Boss Maidel, we talk about Rebecca's start at Aldo shoes where she worked as a creative director. A quick learner and team player Rebecca was able to wear many hats during that period and is grateful for the mentoring and camaraderie that she experienced while wo
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Rivky Itzkowitz
19/03/2020 Duración: 58minRivky 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 parlayed her love of fashion and sewing into a successful business. A key factor in Rivky's success is her ability to understand draping, various body shapes and how certain cuts can be more flattering then others. We also discuss Rivky's podcast Be Impactful where she interviews women who are making changes in their world. Learning from mistakes, managing expectations and being open to learning new skill sets are some of the points that we discuss. Favorites: Books: Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, The Immortal Life of Henrietta
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Leah Loksen
09/03/2020 Duración: 48minLeah 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 and customizes each wig so that every individual indeed feels as though they are wearing their own "hair." Leah cuts dry to see exactly how much weight to remove and texture to add. On this episode of Boss Maidel , we talk about the importance of delegating and setting boundaries in our business. Leah shares her experiences in trying to be everything to everyone and how that left her feeling depleted and resentful. She has since implemented a whole different system in her business that allows her to be more productive and creat
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Yehudis Smith
28/02/2020 Duración: 01h02minAn early childhood educator for over 13 years, Yehudis has always cared deeply for the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological development of children and adults alike, and believes in the new generation’s ability to bring our world to the next level, with the help of consciously-adept adults. Yehudis has a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and is extensively trained in Conscious Discipline. She is the Owner & Operator of ImaginED Educational Consulting & Parent Coaching. Through her business, she goes into schools and homes and helps teachers, directors, and parents become the best they can be. She is also an advocate for all people and spends whatever spare time she has helping abused women. Yehudis has 4 young children and has been happily married for 10 years. On this episode of Boss Maidel, we talk about the popular program " Conscious Discipline" and how we can train ourselves to be aware of our emotions at any given moment as a parent. Treating ourselves with c
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Amanda Spiro
21/02/2020 Duración: 47minAt 21 years old, Amanda was diagnosed with Cancer. Forced to suddenly put her life on hold, Amanda had to come to grips with a new and frightening situation. Through her journey, she slowly became aware of the power of the Neshama- Jewish soul- and witnessed daily how much light can come from a seemingly dark place. Over a decade later, Amanda is a proud observant Jewish women, passionate about empowering others. What you will hear in this episode: - Amanda talks about having a childhood where she lacked for nothing yet she always felt like she was missing something. At 17 years old, her friend passed away in a car accident and that was the catalyst for Amanda taking her spiritual search to a new level. It was at the March of the Living that Amanda met Rabbi Pinny Gniwisch who changed her life forever. Amanda describes her first interaction with Rabbi Pinny as having an Oprah “aha” moment. - At 21 Amanda was diagnosed with cancer and her first intuition was to call Rabbi Pinny. She spent Shabbat with
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Naomi Nachman
27/01/2020 Duración: 43minAs cooking has always been her passion, in 2004, Naomi started her own kosher personal chef business, The Aussie Gourmet, to pursue cater weekly and Shabbat/Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities and beyond — including Alaska and Israel. Naomi is often sought after to give cooking demonstrations and produce kosher Chopped competitions throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan as well as across the country, where she shares her immense enthusiasm for food. Naomi has her own cooking show on Kosher.com called Sunny Side Up. Naomi also hosts her own weekly show, “Table for Two with Naomi Nachman” on The Nachum Segal Network – which covers all food-related topics. Naomi has also been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, a cooking CD and a variety of newspaper articles covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. In 2017 Naomi published her debut cook Perfect For Pesach with Artscroll. Naomi publishe
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Elizabeth Savetsky
21/01/2020 Duración: 46minElizabeth Savetsky is a wife, mother and accessories blogger who uses her platform to advocate for causes that are close to her heart. Through her blog and social media channels,Elizabeth shares her journey of fashionable motherhood, often featuring her two young daughters, budding fashionistas, Stella and Juliet. She is a vocal activist for Israel and the Jewish people and works with numerous non-profit, philanthropic movements to support her people and her homeland. Elizabeth travels frequently to give talks on infertility and pregnancy loss, two topics with which she is intimately familiar.She most recently founded the "Real Love, Real Loss"movement on social media to destigmatize pregnancy loss for women on a global level.Her mission is to empower people to stand up for what they believe in and live a life of kindness and fulfillment. What you will hear in this episode: - We talk about about Elizabeth's early start in fashion and how she grew up around pageants in Texas which highly influenced her m
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Aimee Baron, M.D. of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby
16/01/2020 Duración: 01h04minAimee Baron, M.D. is the founder and director of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby, which is a social media platform that supports Jewish families struggling to have a child. It provides a supportive space for families who are going through infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, surrogacy or adoption, in addition to connecting those families to resources in the Jewish community. Dr. Baron was formerly the Director of Innovation and Growth at Nechama Comfort, and has also worked as an Attending Pediatrician in the Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital before taking a leave of absence after her third miscarriage. Dr. Baron lives in Riverdale, NY, with her husband and five children. What you will hear in this episode: -Aimee shares her personal experience with unexplained secondary infertility and multiple pregnancy losses. She noticed that on a communal level ( the Jewish Orthodox community) we were not talking about these difficult scenarios nor was there a great
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Sheva Kastel
06/01/2020 Duración: 01h33sSheva Kastel is a personal shopper and personal stylist. Sheva is also trained in determining someone’s season/ color palette using the seasonal color analysis method. This method factors in a person's skin tone, eye and hair color to determine which colors most suit them. Sheva trained with Rochele Hirsch using the Suzanne Caygil method. Sheva’s goal is to help women feel confident when getting dressed. Incorporating budget friendly finds with timeless pieces Sheva is of the philosophy that fashion should be approachable, attainable and most importantly fun. What you will hear in this episode: -Sheva and I discuss the idea that sometimes impulsivity can be a good thing. Rather then letting fear determine her course of actions, Sheva started her business by writing one message on her community WhatsApp group offering her services as a personal stylist/shopper. -We discuss the importance of women embracing their own unique style. Sheva is a big proponent of women getting their seasonal palette done
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Chumi Borenstein of The Iced Life
10/12/2019 Duración: 01h47sChumi Borenstein is passionate about raising awareness for mental health. Originally from Scotland, Chumi currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children. Between juggling her roles as wife, mom and student ( Chumi is studying business administration) Chumi is very active on Instagram. She offers her followers numerous tips on budgeting and managing one's finances as well as delicious recipes and freezer friendly ideas. Chumi loves to read and bake and is always happy to share recommendations. You can find Chumi at the @icedlife What you will hear in this episode: -Chumi discusses how she uses Instagram as a catalyst for connection.She originally started using it as a means to meet other people when she moved to New York but has since shifted her focus in using it to raise awareness for mental health issues. - Chumi talks about a turning point in her life when she decided to go see a therapist. Chumi is candid about the bumpy journey one can face when getting help for anxiety and depression a
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Leba Sherman
04/12/2019 Duración: 42minLeba Sherman is a mom of three trying to raise awareness for people with Stargardt Disease. After being diagnosed with the disease, Leba started her fashion company Patched by Elle to help raise money for research and awareness. Passionate about educating people, Leba is on a mission to inspire others to live their life to the fullest. What you will hear in this episode: - When was the last time that you really though about your vision?Did you know that we use our brain to fill in the missing blanks when we have trouble seeing? In this episode, Leba Sherman shared her story about being diagnosed with Stargardt Disease (a rare disease that causes macular degeneration). - Leba candidly talks about her initial shock and grief at receiving this sudden diagnoses. She also shares what it is like to live day to day with impaired vision. Despite the many obstacles Leba faces, she feels like this diagnoses was a wake up call to really live her life to the fullest. Grateful for the what she is able to see and do, Le
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Shternie Wuensch LMFT
02/12/2019 Duración: 48minShternie 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 of modern relationship and spiritual life. What you will hear in this episode: - Shternie talks about her journey in becoming a therapist. She started out as a Chabad emissary/rebbetzin , a role that enabled her to form deep, personal connections with others. Her experience with infertility led her to work on her own healing through her loss and pain and paved the way for her career as a therapist. - Shternie talks about her training as a somatic therapist. Since her struggle was very body oriented Shternie felt that her