Kale in My Teeth

Serena Kerrigan is a creator, author and the "Queen of Confidence" who turned dating 50 men blind on Instagram Live into Let's F***ing Date, a card game, sold-out live events and a community of over a million, and whose first book, Let's F*cking Date: Become the Prize, Enjoy the Ride, and Never Settle Again, is out now.In this episode, she and Rivki talk about why every person is born confident and how talking to yourself in the mirror like your best friend changes the way you see yourself, the moment her mom pointed out that the men she kept choosing were emotionally unavailable, and the dating habits that quietly signal a lack of self-worth. They also discuss why her mom never let her call her a friend, what 50 blind dates taught her about values over checklists, why the anxiety you feel with the wrong person may be your body knowing before your mind, why "I'm too busy" can be a defense against rejection, and her favorite New York date spots.📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Serena's IG: serenakerrigan | TikTok: serenakerrigan00:00 Intro05:27 Words create reality08:34 Therapy & emotionally unavailable men10:49 Rejection isn't a reflection of worth12:42 Mother-daughter lessons & tough love18:25 Signs of low self-worth in dating20:32 Standards vs. values & 50 blind dates23:54 Anxiety vs. anxious attachment24:39 Book writing & a coffee-table cover27:12 How dating changed for women33:23 Writing a book for the masses36:32 Rapid Fire: dating & NYC

Christina Elezaj is a fashion and beauty creator who made the leap from a full-time corporate job at LinkedIn to building her own platform and brand, including a capsule collection with Revolve. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about her winding path from a biology major and medical career track to marketing at LinkedIn to full-time content creation, why persistence and work ethic have been the throughline across every job she’s held, and the reality of burnout and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into being a creator. They also discuss finding a personal style that’s authentically yours instead of chasing trends, how she uses AI as a tool but never for anything personal, and what it really means to build a loyal community instead of just growing a following.📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Christina's IG: christinaelezaj | TikTok: christinaelezaj00:00 Intro02:03 Christina's Career Journey: Biology to Fashion07:37 The Through Line of Success in Every Role09:53 What Backend Creator Work Actually Looks Like12:16 Finding Your Personal Style Without a Fashion Background19:37 Losing Yourself to the Algorithm24:15 Leaning on AI vs. Trusting Yourself27:41 Her Personal Style & Wardrobe Staples31:30 Advice for Starting Out as a Creator33:16 What Makes Successful Creators Different36:32 Rapid Fire: New York & Fashion

Jourdan Sloane Childress is a fashion creator and entrepreneur who has been in the influencer space since before it was a legitimate career path, building her audience from a fashion design internship and a blog into a lasting online business. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about how content creation has transformed from highly produced editorial shoots to fast, authentic hooks, why she believes quantity now matters more than quality for anyone starting out today, and how she stopped needing external validation once she found it in her relationships and her own confidence. They also discuss meeting her husband Wells on Raya and what made her know he was serious, the importance of not internalizing rejection or comparison in this industry, and her honest take on personal style, trends, and New York City favorites.📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok:rivkirabinowitz📌 Jourdan's IG: ⁠jourdansloanechildress| TikTok: jourdansloanechildress00:00 Intro02:11 Jourdan's Origin Story in Content Creation06:44 How the Creator Industry Has Changed10:02 Authenticity vs. the "It Girl" Aesthetic11:29 How Public Life Shifted Her Self-Perception13:16 Staying Grateful & Avoiding Jaded Burnout16:19 Her Husband Wells & His Vintage Car Company19:04 Meeting on Raya & Modern Dating Advice22:41 Advice for Aspiring Creators Today24:03 Networking & Building Real Friendships25:29 Rapid Fire: Fashion & New York Favorites

Laney Crowell is the founder and CEO of Saie Beauty, a clean beauty brand that grew directly out of conversations with her own online community. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about her winding path from movie producing to editorial to Estée Lauder before starting Saie, how listening to her community shaped the brand's name, products, and bestsellers like Glowy Super Gel, and why she's never once thought of the beauty space as too crowded to break into. They also discuss her leadership philosophy rooted in joy rather than fear, the scrappy early days of building a brand with almost no budget, and the one piece of advice she'd give her younger self about scaling operations.📌 Rivki's IG:rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Laney's IG: laney00:00 Intro03:17 Why She Started Saie05:06 Problem-Solving Over Roadblocks07:11 What Leadership Looks Like for Her09:25 Building Saie's Brand Identity12:04 The Scrappy Early Days13:24 Her First Hire & Building Slowly15:26 Listening to Community17:12 Glowy Super Gel: The Product She Didn't Test19:23 Standing Out in a Crowded Industry24:00 Advice to Her Younger Self26:08 Rapid Fire: Beauty Favorites

Tara Rudes Dann is the fashion director of L'AGENCE, a brand she has helped build into a wardrobe staple for women everywhere from a foundation of timeless tailoring, community, and an obsessive commitment to how a woman feels in her clothes. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about growing up third generation in the fashion industry and what that instilled in her from a young age, why she believes trends are the most overrated thing in fashion and what she focuses on instead, and what separates the brands that last from the ones that don't. They also discuss what it takes to lead a passionate team, how to build a business when you're starting out solo, the L'AGENCE Fashion Week experience, and why your best outfit will always be your confidence.📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Tara's IG:tararudesdann00:00 Intro01:31 Tara's Origin Story & Family Background02:25 Third Generation in Fashion05:00 Finding Your Personal Style07:25 What Confidence Compounds With Age09:59 Learning to Say No14:04 Day in the Life17:38 The L'Agence Fashion Week Experience21:57 What Makes L'Agence Last24:39 Building a Business Solo & Asking for Help27:04 Leadership Triumphs & Struggles30:01 Rapid Fire Fashion Questions