People Jew Wanna Know

This is the most asked for episode We The Women has ever done! Victoria Abaev and Vanessa Franco discuss financial literacy, empower women to get their finances in check and offer amazing tips. Vanessa Franco works with clients to identify their goals and bring their aspirations to life through resourceful planning that leads to wise investment decisions and understanding of the financial system. She is a first-generation American, proud college graduate who paid her tuition and left school debt-free, and by the age of 23, held the keys to her first purchased home.  Her dedication to financial planning is evident and believes that with proper planning, you may achieve financial freedom.   Connect w/Vanessa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-franco-a939a1a1/  Victoria Abaev helps clients navigate and build their wealth in line with their goals and values.  As the first in her family born in America, she did not have a large scope of financial literacy beyond saving and frugality. In high school, she was introduced to the power of financial literacy and planning by her boss who hosted financial literacy courses at the YMCA Women’s Shelter. Understanding the power of this knowledge, she changed her major from health sciences to financial services to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. For fun, Victoria plays the piano, composes music, and enjoys yoga and hiking to stay active.     Connect w/Victoria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-abaev-cfp%C2%AE-41ab7763/ IG: @victoriaabaev   Financial Resources:  5 Steps To Saving: https://aspiriant.com/fathom/wealth-planning/5-step-guide-to-layered-financial-savings/   Financial Literacy Series: https://www.hercapital.org/   Part 1: https://www.hercapital.org/event/hercapital-x-aspiriant-personal-finance-series-part-i Part 2: https://www.hercapital.org/event/hercapital-x-aspiriant-personal-finance-series-part-ii Part 3: https://www.hercapital.org/event/hercapital-x-aspiriant-personal-finance-series-part-iii Blog: https://aspiriant.com/fathom/   Financial Podcast https://aspiriant.com/podcasts/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peoplejewwannaknow/support

In this episode, we talk with female boxer, Yana Tolmacheva, about how she shows up as a fighter in every element of her life (not just in the ring). Grab a notepad because Yana will leave you with inspiration and motivation you will want to keep with you!  Yana describes herself as a "badass with a good heart". Yana works out of New York City, as Senior Director at Moishe House, a nonprofit focused on community building for young adult Jews. Yana oversees the global RSJ (Russian-speaking Jewish) department. When she’s not at work, you can find Yana at the boxing gym preparing for her next match. She has been actively fighting in competitions for the past 3 years and is the NYC Champion for 2 prestigious tournaments in 2019. Yana brings her fighting spirit to everything she does. Yana earned her B.A. in psychology from Hunter College and is a graduate of the Hornstein Program at Brandeis University, receiving her MBA in nonprofit management and M.A. in Jewish professional leadership. Prior to Moishe House, Yana worked at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, managing the sister city partnership between Boston and Dnepropetrovsk. Yana is an avid traveler, having lived in Argentina and Israel and traveled to several countries from Romania to Rwanda. Connect with Yana:  IG: yana.tolmacheva https://www.yanatolmacheva.com/ Facebook: Yana Tolmacheva or https://www.facebook.com/yanka378 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Oh how the tables have turned! Can you believe We The Women has been around for over a year now? In this anniversary episode, we decided to flip the script and interview our very own host - Margarita Lyadova.  Grab your napkins because the tea will be spilled! Margarita talks about founding We The Women, dating (of course), and the best pieces of advice she has learned along the way. You might be surprised what she has to say... "Best negotiation advice? Shut the F&ck up!" Connect with Margarita on IG: @marge_simpson and @wethewomenmedia  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

More than ever before, CBD is becoming a trending topic. Gum, oils, chocolates, lotions - it's in everything. What really works and what doesn't? How did CBD even become a thing?  In this conversation, We The Women Media interviews Andrea Wightwick, Founder and CEO of Hapsy, to get her take. She discusses everything from the CBD industry, marketing CBD, and also starting her own business. A conversation of depth, transparency and demystifying CBD! Born and raised in the south, Andrea Wightwick worked full-time during the day while putting herself through college at Georgia State University at night. Upon graduation, she continued her career in marketing consulting, advising brands on growth through innovation. This includes the brand launches of vitaminwater zero and POWERADE Zero as well as growth avenues for Siggi's, Hello, Newman's Own, and many more. As a mom of two young children, she was happily living a full life. But when cannabis marketing came into the US, she discovered her real passion for truth and transparency in marketing for the consumer. She took a leap of faith from a great career to start her own brand of Hemp CBD products to help adults safely find the power to reset their minds without compromising their day. Follow Hapsy: @behapsy www.behapsy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Ah, the stars... Astrology is one of the oldest and most accurate tools known to mankind. In this episode, we interview Sofia Adler who is an astrologer, coach, and meditation guide who combines her professional background and experience in coaching, psychology, mindfulness, and meditation with her intuitive gifts. Sofia offers 60-minute birth chart sessions designed to demystify astrology and help her clients rediscover and reaffirm their sense of self so they can leverage their innate strengths, understand what they're meant to achieve in this life, and access their unique potential. What does Sofia have to say about the importance of astrology and how it may help you? Tune in to find out! Book with Sofia: https://sofiaadler.as.me/astrology-session SPECIAL PROMO CODE "ARIES 2021" for $111 first-timers! About Sofia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzf0Y05ez48 Connect with Sofia:  sofiaadler.com IG: @sofiaadler_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Meanwhile we are all still sitting at home, fitness and wellness has become a topic that continues to be top of mind for many women. After all, gyms are closed, and it's the winter, so how do you stay active and maintain your physical and mental health?  In this episode, Hassanatu (Haja) Savage and Margarita discuss fitness, wellness, nutrition, and all of it in light of being career-oriented women. Haja offers realistic, relatable, and, frankly, refreshing advice that we can all incorporate into our daily lives!  Hassanatu (Haja) Savage is the founder and creator of savvyandfit.com, a Capitoll Hill staffer with a focus on foreign relations, and a certified yoga teacher. She created her blog to share how she simplifies incorporating health and wellness into her busy lifestyle in hopes to inspire others to do the same. Her most active channel is instagram where she shares flexitarian recipes, positivity, movement, and her views on current events in the world. She holds undergraduate degrees in Arabic and government and politics. Connect with Haja: https://www.savvyandfit.com/  @savvyandfit_ on IG  @savvyandfit on TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

This episode is one we have NEVER done before. Tune into our special musical feature featuring AWAL! We hear AWAL's songs, she even gives us a sneak peek from her upcoming EP, and we talk about the incredible work she has done for the black community! You don't want to miss this one!  Hailing from Central Pennsylvania, but based out of New York City, AWAL has a knack for taking her life experiences with bias and microaggressions and allowing them to fuel her fire. Being adopted by two pastors and growing up as one of the only black girls in town, AWAL has a burning passion to be heard and represented in a world that doesn’t see you for what’s inside first. AWAL fuses her upbringing and real-life experience into the unique sound that she has carefully crafted for herself. She showcases her artistic talents in a way that empowers the listener, makes you groove to the music, and allows you to tap into your inner self-confidence. Connect with AWAL:  CRY Music Video  Instagram : @awal2music  Spotify : AWAL  Facebook : AWAL2Music  Apple Music : AWAL  FOCUS Music VIdeo Cloud 9 Music VIdeo  Website : https://www.awalmusic.info/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

In this episode, Margarita Lyadova and Margot Touitou discuss the nightmares of dating in the modern age. They spill the tea, talk facts and offer advice for both women and men. They talk do's and don'ts and share their best stories. If you've been single for a while and need a good laugh, this episode is for you! Also, if you're into psychics, like it turns out Margarita and Margot are, we recommend THIS one ;)  Margot Touitou is a podcaster and video content creator based in Tel Aviv, Israel. She is the host of "Kiss and Tel Aviv", Tel Aviv's first and only dating, sex and relationships podcast. In addition, she creates videos and vlog content for social media, including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. She has worked in the Israeli tech industry for nearly a decade and is currently the Head of eCommerce Marketing Content at Wix. Connect with Margot! Website: margottouitou.com TikTok: @margot2e2 Instagram: @margot2e2 YouTube: youtube.com/margottouitou Podcast: Kiss and Tel Aviv --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

We are blown away by how so many women in our community have used this crazy year to start something legendary. Sharon Brand is no exception! With over eight years of experience in Communication, Digital, and Influencer Marketing within the Fashion sector, Sharon Brand uses her international and widespread experiences to individually consult brands, influencers, and entrepreneurs on how to elevate their online presence and achieve their goals through various branding and marketing initiatives. During this year, Sharon founded and runs Brand's Media Group with an all-women team.  Listen to our podcast to hear Sharon's story, learn about the world of social media influencers, and get tangible tips on being a successful entrepreneur! Connect with Brands Media Group : www.brandsmediagroup.com  Follow on IG: @brandsmediagroup and @sharonbrand --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

In this episode, we take it back to the podcast's roots by interviewing Amanda Berman - Founder and Executive Director of the Zioness Movement! The Zioness Movement is a new initiative empowering and activating Zionists on the progressive left to stand proudly in social justice spaces as Jews and Zionists. Amanda was also a civil rights attorney fighting anti-Semitism legally, spearheading such groundbreaking initiatives as the international action against Kuwait Airways for its discrimination against Israeli nationals, and the dual cases against San Francisco State University for its constitutional and civil rights violations against Jewish and Israeli students and community members. Amanda writes on Jewish and civil rights issues and is a media contributor across various mediums and outlets. In this conversation, Margarita interviews Amanda on her experience fighting antisemitism, starting Zioness Movement and what she learned along the way! Check out zioness.org and follow @zionessmovement on IG! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Helena soothes us with her British accent and shares the best networking tips! Bring a notepad and be ready to walk away with lots of tangible advice! Helena is a professional networker, and she built her freelance copywriting business through schmoozing at every professional event in London. When she moved to Israel, she threw herself into the professional scene but found there was a lack of English speaking networking events. So she created English Speaking Networking – a space for businesses to grow their network and gain new clients. After a year, ESN is now a community of sixty full time members spread over four groups with a fifth launching in December. Follow Helena on Instagram: @networkwithhelena Check out Helena's Website: https://www.networkwithhelena.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

We laugh, we cry, and we have a really good time! In this episode, Andrea and I discuss the concept of a "Founder." What is a founder? What does it take to be one? What leads one to success and what dooms one? Through this conversation we also explore Andrea's own experience founding and running a variety of different ventures and the challenges and successes along the way.  Andrea is a Texan born, Bulgarian bred entrepreneur with a passion for building companies. She founded Bubbli, a bubble tea cocktail bar, out of her kitchen and eventually scaled it to form partnerships with WeWork, Amazon, and Planned Parenthood. When she isn’t drinking bubble tea, she’s writing songs and creating digital illustrations. Lately she’s been working on CNSMR (Consumer) a community for consumer brand lovers and creators. Follow Andrea on IG: @andiepopova Read Andrea's Blog: andreapopova.com Follow CNSMR on IG: @cnsmr.lab --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Hear from the woman that designed our logo graphic - Lainie Ribnick! This interview is the first of its kind because we get to hear Lainie SING. Outside of owning her own graphic design business, Lainie has the most beautiful, soothing voice ya ever heard! We talk about all things graphic design, entrepreneurship, adulting, and Nicolas Cage.  Lainie is a freelance graphic designer and calligrapher based in the Twin Cities. She has a degree in Graphic Design from the University of Minnesota - Duluth (Go Bulldogs!), and is passionate about creating high-quality logos, branding and calligraphy for her clients. In her free time, Lainie can be found singing to 90's music and playing with her puppy, Oliver. Connect on Instagram with @lainieribnickdesigns Lainie's Website: www.lainieribnick.com Lainie's Small Business GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lainie-ribnick-designs-small-business --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Who doesn't like to talk about relationships?! At last, we have finally gotten a matchmaker to join us! We talk all things relationships, what works, what doesn't, and how you can best position yourself to meet your match.  Jenny Hart is matchmaker with NYCity Matchmaking, New Jersey Matchmaking, and Jewish Match NYC. She helps singles find love through personalized matchmaking and introductions, date and relationship coaching, and online dating support and strategy. (Yes, it works, and yes, she has the receipts to prove it!) Planning customized date itineraries is her speciality, as she has written extensively about NYC dining, culture, and entertainment for national publications and is a licensed sightseeing guide for the City of New York. She lives in Brooklyn. Follow Jenny Hart on Instagram: @jennyjhart Fill out a form to be matched for free: http://rebrand.ly/matchme --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Talk about impressive! In our conversation with Tiffany Harris we discuss all things career, relationships and, of course, Jewishness!  Tiffany Harris is the new Chief Program Officer for Moishe House. Prior to this role, Tiffany worked as a cloud technologist at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Before Amazon, Tiffany served as Peace Corps Headquarters’ Public Affairs Specialist. She was a Resident of Moishe House in Washington DC, and sat on Moishe House's international board of directors as the Resident representative. Tiffany was a founding member of Shalom Corps (Peace Corps’ Jewish Employee Resource Group), one of the founding members of Peace Corps’ Diversity Board, and she sat on the Chief of Staff’s Diversity Governance Council. Tiffany has served on a number of boards and in advisory roles in the Jewish community. She has more than 10 years of international relations and community organizing experience, and in 2020, the National Peace Corps Association honored Tiffany on its decennial 40 under 40 list. In her spare time, she enjoys running through Washington DC’s Rock Creek Park, biking around the city, international travel, politics, and podcasts. Connect with Tiffany on Instagram: @tattyfoes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Have you ever wondered who casts reality TV stars? And how they are even cast? Or what in the world goes on in Hollywood? In our conversation with Leni Weisberg, we discuss all of these things and recent trends in films and reality TV. We also chat about Leni's big move to LA alone, how she's handled it, and if the Jewish community played a role along the way.  Leni was born and raised in Toronto, Canada but has always loved the idea of living in Los Angeles. She made her dreams come true and went to Syracuse University, spent all of her summers in LA, and moved right when she graduated college. For the past two years, she has worked at many companies and shows working as a casting associate on several reality tv shows. She has recently made a switch to commercial casting. Connect with Leni on Instagram: @leniweisberg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

This episode is rated R! The woman, the myth, the legend! Arielle Kaplan is a Jewish sex-positive influencer (@whoregasmic) creating raunchy educational content for a multitude of online communities. Based in Brooklyn, Arielle hosts a weekly Torah video series for Alma, co-hosts Oral History, a new podcast on seductresses, produces a weekly newsletter, The Whorehouse, and sells merchandise on her new store, The Horny Jewess. In this episode, we cover it all. From OnlyFans to Fat Camp, Arielle will leave you educated, shocked, and laughing!  Follow Arielle on Instagram:  @buffyfangirl94 @whoregasmic @oralhistorypod @onlyfans.memes Follow Arielle on Twitter:  @thotchke @whoregasmic2 @oralhistorypod_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Stefanie Adler, the founder of Bright Bean Health, is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Fertility Counselor, Wellness Coach, and Birth Doula. Her practice focuses on supporting those with cycling bodies in balancing their hormones, healing their guts, and all things babymaking. She is immensely passionate about giving women the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in the modern world. When she isn't supporting clients you can find Stefanie on a pottery wheel making moon mugs, hiking, or walking barefoot by the beach. In this episode, we talk about Stefanie's expertise, story, and she gives us her best practices on nutrition, balancing hormones and wellbeing.  Connect with Stefanie on Instagram Apply for 1:1 Coaching Learn about the Well Woman Collective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

Amy Albertson (aka The Asian Israeli) is a native-Californian-turned-Israeli. A digital marketer by day & dog mom by night, Amy’s goal is to share her experience as a Chinese-American Jew in Israel, spark dialogue about diversity and inclusivity, and spread positivity & empowerment for all people. She’ll have you laughing, crying, and hopefully thinking. Hear Amy's story, laugh at her jokes, and walk away more empowered than ever!  Connect with Amy:  Instagram: @theasianisraeli Twitter: @datasianisraeli Website: www.amyalbertson.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support

We know and love her brand, but do we know Ariel? Hear from Ariel Tidhar - a Brooklyn based jewelry and accessories designer. What is it like to start a jewelry business? What does it take?  Tidhar's namesake brand includes colorful, funky pieces that are sprinkled with Jewish humor as well as nostalgia that honors her Israeli-American roots.  While her work focus' on the intersection of fashion and Judaism, Ariel hopes her customers walk away feeling proud about their Jewishness no matter their background! Follow Ariel on Instagram: @arieltidhar Like her page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TidharAriel Shop on her Website: https://www.arieltidhar.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wethewomenmedia/support