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Invisible No More - Harper Spero
1 april 2024 · 45 min
In this episode, Margarita interviews Harper Spero - business coach, community builder, and storyteller. Harper created Made Visible, a podcast and Storytellers Workshop that helps individuals with invisible illnesses find their voice. Margarita and Harper discuss invisible illness and how it affects people in the workplace. In this eye-opening conversation, Harper talks about her experience and how to empower others to advocate for themselves at work. She also talks about how she single-handedly raised $40,000 for Israel. Harper's inspiring story is the embodiment of "if there's a will, there's a way." Lees meer
Learn more about Harper on harperspero.com , and follow her on Instagram @harper_spero. Check out her podcast, Made Visible, wherever you listen to podcasts.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:31 Harper's journey with invisible illness & how it shaped her career
07:23 On becoming an entrepreneur
09:45 Working from home vs. Return To Office
10:36 What is invisible illness & how does it impact people in the workplace?
14:18 Changing expectations on work-life balance & Family and Medical Leave Act consequences
19:46 On living in Israel during October 7th & returning to NYC, seeing the antisemitism
29:50 How Harper raised $40,000 for Israel
38:15 One piece of advice on finding purpose in the workplace
42:33 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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For the Foodies - Morgan Raum
27 maart 2024 · 30 min
In this episode, Margarita interviews Morgan Raum - the NYC born & raised content creator behind the @tooomuchfoood account. Morgan shares her story and discusses her experience being an openly Jewish content creator post-October 7th. Morgan also talks about her experience as the former Head of Membership at Lox Club, the members-only Jewish dating app, and shares her new project - Shabbat Club in NYC. Lees meer
Follow Morgan on Instagram @tooomuchfoood and @shabbatclub. On TikTok, you can find her @morgan.raum
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
01:32 On Morgan's background & @tooomuchfoood
02:38 Being a viral content creator post October 7th
06:07 Words of encouragement for young Jewish people & content creators
06:55 Most rewarding part of being a food content creator
07:31 On Lox Club & Shabbat Club
12:02 On the changing Jewish events scene in NYC
15:52 How does Morgan choose her restaurants to visit?
17:56 Top 5 Penne Alla Vodka in NYC
18:54 On Morgan's online persona vs. who she is outside of social media
21:05 10 years of @tooomuchfoood - what would Morgan tell her younger self?
22:43 On dating in NYC & Morgan's blind date on a speed dating show
25:26 Morgan's future career goals & aspirations
27:31 A highly underrated Jewish food
28:06 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Tech, TikTok, Tusk - Bradley Tusk
20 maart 2024 · 48 min
Meet Bradley Tusk - venture capitalist, political strategist, philanthropist, and writer! From Bradley's policy work to his personal journey, Margarita interviews Bradley on a very broad range of topics in this episode. Bradley offers us a refreshing, no-bullshit guide to think through today's most pressing issues. Lees meer
Check out Bradley's podcast, Firewall, wherever you get your podcasts, and learn more about his work at firewall.media and tuskstrategies.com.
Bradley's bookstore and free podcasting studio is P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:49 Bradley's background & current work
04:40 On mobile voting, fighting hunger, & the political landscape
07:27 The story of P&T Knitwear
10:19 A lesson on risk
11:51 Teaching at Columbia University - the most antisemitic campus in the US
14:20 On Gen Z & TikTok
18:13 How Bradley decided to teach at Columbia & his unique class
21:03 FTC vs. Amazon lawsuit re: monopolies
25:03 What should average voters understand?
30:58 Bradley's biggest piece of advice
38:13 On the danger of social media & Section 230
45:12 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Ariel Tidhar - Unapologetically Jewish
13 maart 2024 · 37 min
Margarita interviews Ariel Tidhar, an iconic American-Israeli Judaica designer based out of Brooklyn. The highly recognizable Ariel Tidhar brand is known for it's bright colors and fun Jewish motifs. In this episode, Margarita and Ariel discuss the brand, its evolution and being unapologetically Zionist. Lees meer
Shop Ariel Tidhar at arieltidhar.com and follow on Instagram @ArielTidhar
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:01 On Starting Ariel Tidhar
07:43 Ariel's Israeli-American upbringing and how it plays out post Oct 7
10:24 On cutting people for micro-aggressions toward Jewish people
11:11 Jews should stop apologizing & Ariel's work to raise money for Israel
14:38 Do Jewish businesses have an obligation to openly support Israel?
19:10 On Zionism
20:09 How has the Ariel Tidhar brand evolved?
23:15 Words of encouragement for Jewish business owners
25:09 Margarita does not own a Magen David
26:24 Paranoia over being openly Jewish & more on Zionism
31:53 What would you tell your younger self?
35:15 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Finding The Funny with Val Bodurtha
6 maart 2024 · 45 min
Margarita interviews comedian, writer, and friend - Val Bodurtha. Val's writing has been featured by Forbes, Vulture, Buzzfeed, and more. She currently produces and performs at Bomb Shelter Comedy in NYC. This episode covers Val's observant Jewish upbringing, her rebellion against it, and her journey to become an exceptionally funny and talented writer and comedian. Expect plot twists and laughs! Lees meer
Connect with Val and learn about her shows on Instagram @valbodurthanyc. Check out Val's work on her site - valbodurtha.com
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
01:55 What Does Val do and how did she get there?
02:58 On Val's observant Jewish upbringing & its influence
06:08 On Ari Shaffir & Orthodox Jewish comics
07:15 Jews, satire & Val's writing
09:54 Women in comedy
13:38 Val's show at Bomb Shelter Comedy
14:57 Is a Jewish audience more tough to crack?
19:35 On dating as a comic
22:31 Margarita's comedy & Bringers show
24:27 How to find balance between work & comedy
29:09 On validation and "good comedy"
32:45 What would Val tell her younger self?
33:57 What should women doing comedy know?
35:32 On Val being a comic since she was a teenager
39:28 Val's upcoming projects & trends in comedy
43:01 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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The Man, The Myth, The Manis Friedman
4 maart 2024 · 45 min
Margarita accidentally meets Rabbi Manis Friedman on the plane only to interview him on her podcast 2 weeks later! Coincidence? We think not. Lees meer
In this episode, they discuss Manis Friedman's work, and how he became Youtube's most popular Rabbi. Friedman delves into a philosophical and ethical discussion on the war in Israel and gives us a sneak peak of his new book - To Win a War (The Jewish Way). At the end, he leaves us with an incredibly powerful message.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
06:08 Becoming Manis Friedman
09:35 On Jewish people today
12:20 To Win a War The Jewish Way - Friedman's new book & on being the chosen people
16:08 Killing civilians, proportionality, and the war in Israel
26:17 It depends on the context & moral clarity
27: 29 On being Youtube's most popular Rabbi
30: 29 On being holistic and healing
33:47 Who is Manis' Rabbi?
34:31 What would you tell your younger self?
36:31 Message to young Jewish people
37:15 Why am I here? On finding purpose
40:43 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Tiffany Harris - No Place Like Moishe House
28 februari 2024 · 44 min
Margarita interviews Tiffany Harris - Chief Program Officer of Moishe House. Moishe House is a global nonprofit serving over 70,000 Jewish young adults with events and programming. They know what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. Lees meer
Tiffany discusses Moishe House's current operations, in light of wars in Israel and Ukraine, as well as what's next for the organization. She also covers her impressive career path to becoming an executive, and what she hopes for the future of young Jewish people.
Find a Moishe House near you at moishehouse.org and @moishehouse on Instagram. Follow Tiffany Harris @tattyfoes on Instagram.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
04:12 What is Moishe House?
08:17 Moishe House post-Oct 7 & its operations in Israel
14:07 On Moishe House leaving Russia
21:25 Jewish lives can look very diverse
22:26 Multi-faith couples programming at Moishe House
25:27 On keeping Moishe House weird
26:56 Tiffany's journey: On working in different industries & the influence of her upbringing as a black Jewish woman
33:11 What's next for Tiffany & Moishe House?
38:49 Words of encouragement for young Jewish people
40:01 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Tel Aviv's Carrie Bradshaw: Margot Touitou
21 februari 2024 · 53 min
This episode brings on our first Israel-based guest - Margot Touitou, a content creator and host of Kiss & Tel Aviv podcast. Margarita and Margot (aka Marg Squared) get together to discuss Margot's work, moving to Israel, and her life after October 7th. Lees meer
This episode is full of emotion. We hear everything from Margot's dating experiences in Tel Aviv to her visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz. Margot's dynamic personality and story-telling makes this episode a particularly special one. You might need to grab some Kleenex!
Follow Margo on Instagram @margotexplainsitall and listen to Kiss & Tel Aviv wherever you get your podcasts!
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:35 Life in Israel After October 7th
05:17 Who is Margot Touitou?
05:56 Israel's first dating, sex, & relationships podcast
07:05 Crazy dating stories & the invention of "Tomer"
11:37 On sharing dating life via social media
14:52 Transitioning from corporate to full-time content creation
16:55 On visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz
19:59 The importance of Israeli content creators post Oct 7
23:05 On Israelis living through war & being a Jewish majority
26:11 Margot's Aliyah journey
31:25 Navigating Israel's unique culture & mentality
35:10 What does Margot wish more people knew about her?
39:31 On Jewish Matchmaking
42:45 Most rewarding part of being a content creator
44:10 What would Margot tell her younger self?
46:00 What's next in Margot's work?
48:28 Hopes for the future of Israel
50:58 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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From Camp to Curb with Eli Leonard
14 februari 2024 · 54 min
In this episode, Margarita welcomes Eli Leonard to the podcast. Eli walks us through his journey into comedy and his work on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. Eli discusses the world of show business, being a Jewish comic, and where the comedy industry is headed. Get ready to laugh, cry, and have a really good time! Lees meer
Follow Eli Leonard on Instagram @self_eli and check out his show, Good Showbiz happening on February 15th in Los Angeles! Tickets here: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/goodshowbiz
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:18 How Eli started his comedy career
05:28 The Infamous Herzl Camp where Eli & Margarita met
06:22 On 12 Gates Comedy Show
10:35 Eli's transition to LA & show business
15:30 Eli's work on Curb Your Enthusiasm
17:17 On being a Jewish comic
19:45 Why Jews & comedy are intertwined
22:04 Can Jew jokes be funny?
25:15 Is a Jewish audience more tough to crack?
29:05 On Margarita's stand up class & Jewish self-deprecation
31:38 Where is comedy headed?
37:42 Eli's comedy besties
38:38 On Eli's 1-man show: Good Showbiz
40:45 What is misunderstood about show business?
48:17 Once you start stand up, everything becomes a bit
48:30 Margarita reads Eli a bit and her intro joke - does he laugh?
51:25 Eli's upcoming shows, Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Jewish State of Affairs with Dr. Dana Steiner
9 februari 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
In our first episode, Margarita brings on Dr. Dana Steiner, Director of ACCESS Global at American Jewish Committee (AJC), to discuss Israel, antisemitism today and Dana's work in supporting women who work in Jewish advocacy spaces. Dana and Margarita go beyond the headlines to discuss the current reality of Jewish people worldwide. Lees meer
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:15 On Chutzpanit Consulting
14:45 On Women in the workplace, the wage gap, & women's self-advocacy
20:30 Equity & Effectiveness framework in the workplace
23:23 Dana's feelings post Oct 7th & Intro to AJC's work
28:20 On the need for Jews to speak up for themselves
30:00 AJC's instrumental work in reducing antisemitism & promoting Israel and the 2-state solution
31:10 Israel's short window of positive support & the role of social media in fueling the public opinion on Israel
39:50 AJC's State of Antisemitism Survey - is antisemitism as bad as we think it is?
42:20 On Gen Z's viewpoint on Israel & antisemitism
47:30 On the erasure of history re: founding of the state of Israel
51:00 Importance of Antisemitism curriculum & Holocaust education
56:47 Where is the glass half full in light of current events?
59:30 Importance of young Jews taking on local government positions & promoting bipartisan support of Israel
1:03:46 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Introducing People Jew Wanna Know!
31 januari 2024 · 13 min
Join Margarita Lyadova as she tells you about her inspiration for People Jew Wanna Know. Expect the unexpected - Margarita shares her unconventional childhood and her story of coming to America as a Jewish refugee from Ukraine. Lees meer
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