Behind The Rainbow

WOW! I cannot believe I'm saying this but.... Welcome Back to a NEW episode of "Behind The Rainbow"?!? It's been 3 YEARS since I posted my last episode and of course the only person that could inspire me to create a new episode is the one and only, Queen of Matchmaking-- Aleeza Ben Shalom from Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking. In this episode we talk all things dating: including dating during a war, going to singles events, playing games, soulmates, and more. I feel passionately that this episode is something one of you out there needed to hear right now, because I sure did, so make sure to give a review on the podcast page about this episode and send me a DM with your thoughts and if you want more! And SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Connect with Aleeza on Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/aleezabenshalom ⁠ Connect With Me On Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

When one of the first things to go was workout classes many of us immediately said, "BUT WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO?!". This pandemic has affected all of us in many ways, but it's majorly affected the workout industry. For today's episode I interview one of LA's favorite spinning instructors Nichelle Hines of Cycle House to tell us how she's been adjusting to the home workout life--both professionally and personally. She also shares some money motivational words to get us all through working out from home along with some lessons she's learning from these times. Connect with Nichelle and Cycle House on Instagram:www.instagram.com/nichellewww.instagram.com/cyclehouseShop the Class of Quarantine 2020 gear I've launched as seen on The Ellen Show!www.classofquarantine2020.comAnd connect with me on Instagram and let me know your thoughts on this episode!www.instagram.com/elainechaya

But really is there ANYTHING to be grateful for right now? Life right now may feel challenging and as if there's nothing to be grateful for. How can we shift our mindsets to find some positivity? I bring on the queen of gratitude, Asal Dean, to walk us through some tools and steps she uses to to practice gratitude during these tough times.Connect with her via email or Instagram to get in on her daily Zoom Gratitude calls (daily at 5:30PST starting again Monday 5/11/2020) and get a Gratitudegrams sent in the mail!asal@asaldean.comwww.instagram.com/asaldeanGratitudegrams can be purchased at:https://www.thegratitudegrams.com/productsAlso check out her Ted xTalk below to hear her full story:https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Sn2g-tXRR6gFollow me on Instagram and share with me your thoughts on this episode www.instagram.com/elainechayaAnd head to www.classofquarantine2020.com to get in on the Quarantine 2020 movement!

On this week's episode I've brought back the one, the only, everyone's FAN FAVE (my sister!!) SHARONA DANE...or as she likes to call us "Quarantine Funky Fresh". As a full-time, lawyer Sharona (like many others) has had to quickly shift her work routine from being in an office to working from home. I bring her on today's episode to discuss what it's like adjusting to this new reality + more. We talk about everything from what it's like having to teach yourself how to do your own typical go-to routines (i.e. for Sharona how to self blow-dry her very curly hair) to what her take is on quarantine dating and Zoom weddings to what she sees for everyone coming out of all of this.Click here to hear our first Podcast episode together to get more familiar with all that there is Sharona Dane: www.bit.ly/BehindTheRainbowSharonaDaneAnd hit me up on Instagram with your thoughts on this episode and more!www.instagram.com/elainechayaAlso please click subscribe to my Podcast and leave me some ratings and reviews too! I need them all!

This week begins every Jews favorite holiday--PASSOVER! But this week or not, it kind of has been feeling like these current times we're in have in a weird way been like a modern day Passover tale. On today's episode I have Sinai Temple's very own Rabbi Wolpe to share with us his take on everything that's going on in the world right now, how it relates to the Torah, and how we should define the meaning of faith, especially during these tough times.Connect with Rabbi Wolpe below:https://twitter.com/RabbiWolpehttps://www.instagram.com/davidjwolpehttps://www.youtube.com/user/SinaiTemplePresentshttps://www.facebook.com/RabbiWolpe/And send me your thoughts about this episode in a message on my Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/elainechaya

"But have YOU watched the show 'Love Is Blind'?" is the question that everyone is asking these days. Well, as we're all in this #QuarantineAndChill vibes, the probability that you've seen Netflix's stab at the dating reality show "Love Is Blind" is most likely a YES as it's taking over the world! I mean, the concept of marrying someone just by getting to know them on the inside is WILD! Today I have on cast member Diamond Jack to talk about "the experiment", her journey before and after the show, and what she's learned from it all! It's a juicy episode that diehard fans especially will appreciate. Connect with Diamond below: https://www.instagram.com/iam_diamondjack/Connect with me! https://www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Today I talk with dating queen Lindsey Metselaar from We Met At ACME on all things dating from her top rules when you're first dating, to how to recover from a breakup, why self-awareness is more important to have than self-love, and what she's seeing and learning about dating during these crazy quarantine'ing times.Connect With Lindsey below"www.instagram.com/lindzmetzwww.instagram.com/wemetatcmewww.wemetatacme.comPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-met-at-acme/id1300757042?mt=2Astrology Podcast episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-you-should-date-sign-you-arent-compatible-ft-colin/id1300757042?i=1000469126862And connect with me on Instagram and send me your thoughts on this episode!www.instagram.com/elainechaya

It's Nowruz aka the Persian New Year this week ya'llz!! So since I'm Persian, I wanted to celebrate the occasion by getting two of my fave New York Persian girls on this episode-- Natalie & Millie from Persian Girl Podcast. We dish about all things New York and LA as we compare and contrast our East Coast vs West Coast Persian cultures. We talk about ALL the things from religion, getting married young, divorces, and.... sex (say whatttt). Whether you're Persian or not, this will be a fascinating episode to get insight into what our culture is like. Follow the girls with these links below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/persiangirlpodcast/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jjzNVve8Ucfma030NzyP4?si=nFXELpRRSdqPegKhJdNkoQMy Podcast episode with them: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gvjZaW4fwy5ujSig7INzE?si=nFXELpRRSdqPegKhJdNkoQDo you agree or disagree with what the girls have to say? Hit me up on Instagram and DM me with your thoughts! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

I bring on one of my longtime blogging besties, Naty Michele, to share her story and (solo) journeys on this episode! We talk about what it's really like being bloggers, how her dad's passing has inspired her career and travel journeys, and why you need to embrace your timeline and not compare yourself to others.Connect with Naty through her Instagram, Blog, and Facebook page below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natymichele/Blog: www.natymichele.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2457759390999638/Hit me up on Instagram with your thoughts on this episode! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Cuz third time's the charm: for this episode I'm bringing BACK our fave man, Los Angeles therapist & dating coach Rodney Rabbani to talk about the subject we ALL wanna discuss-- FUCKBOYS & GHOSTING. Why has this become such a thing and how can we instill confidence and self-worth within ourselves when confronted with these types of situations? This episode also touches upon parent pressure in dating, long distance relationships, and soo much juicy more.Connect with me and Rodney below!Question of The Day Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1117498381644971/Instagram: www.instagram.com/rodneyrabbaniListen To Our Previous Episodes: http://bit.ly/BehindTheRainbowRodneyRabbaniDatingLifehttp://bit.ly/BehindTheRainbowRodney101Slide in my DMs and let me know your thoughts on this episode! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

On this week's episode I have on child advocate leader Trista Lee to discuss a really hard topic many have shame speaking about publicly--being sexually abused. Sharing experiences based off people in her personal life, Trista gives tools on how parents and kids alike can go about having open dialogues on topics like being sexually abused and how to prevent it from happening further. We also discuss the #MeToo movement and how that's affected the climate of this whole subject. Please make sure to share this episode with anyone you may know who has or is dealing with sexual abuse or trauma and make sure to connect with me and Trista below with your thoughts on this episode!Connect with Trista:http://parentsforfuture.co/Connect with me: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

On today's episode I share for the first time about how I deal with something called body dysmorphic disorder-- when you look in the mirror and see a skewed version of yourself than what is reality. I have a conversation with motivational speaker Kevin Nahai who shares his own journey and struggles with body dysmorphia along with his eating disorder and depression and the tools he has used to overcome it all. This episode will give you insight, tactics, and tools on how to go about loving yourself whether you have a disorder or not and how to be confident in who you are and what you look like.Connect with Kevin below:YouTube: www.youtube.com/kevinnahaiInstagram: www.instagram.com/kevinnahaiAnd hit me up on Instagram with your thoughts on this episode: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

How do you make the first move? Should a girl offer to pay on the first date? What are red flags to look out for and boundaries to create when first dating? And most importantly, how do you know if they're THE ONE? I'm bringing back everyone's favorite therapist and dating coach Rodney Rabbani to talk about all things dating for this week's Valentine's Day themed episode.Follow Rodney below and listen to our previous podcast episode if you haven't below!:Question of The Day Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1117498381644971/Instagram: www.instagram.com/rodneyrabbaniPrevious Episode: http://bit.ly/BehindTheRainbowRodneyRabbaniDatingLifeConnect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

On today's episode I have the star of the YouTube viral sensation video "The Persian Bachelorette"-- Tara Grammy! We talk about Tara's journey on getting to where she is today and what it's been like going against community expectations to be an actress. We also talk about her exciting movie coming out on February 14th, "A Simple Wedding", with the all star cast including Rita Wilson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Max Jobrani, and more.Check out the links below to connect with Tara on social as well as "The Persian Bachelorette" and "A Simple Wedding" trailer.The Persian Bachelorette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdNRJw5Dgj0&t=49sA Simple Wedding Trailer: https://youtu.be/7uXUwFhfHuIFind The Movie Theater Closest To You Screening A Simple Wedding: https://88.formovietickets.com:2235/T.ASP?WCI=BT&Page=schedule&SelectedDate=20200214Tara Grammy YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgK09E90wrWCm2Gg6e1Xe_ATara Grammy Instagram: www.instagram.com/taragrammyAlso hit me up in the DMs on Instagram with your thoughts on this podcast episode! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

DATING APPS. You either love them. You hate them. Or you LOVE & HATE THEM. On today's episode I put on my investigator cap to get to the bottom of dating apps and how they've affected the world by heading the source, aka founder, of THE Jewish dating app, David Yarus of JSwipe. David and I cover everything from what sparked the creation of JSwipe, David's thoughts on how dating apps have affected the dating game, the future of dating apps, and we do a deep dive into ghosting and how to deal with it.Follow David and download JSwipe below:www.instagram.com/davidyaruswww.instagram.com/jswipehttps://www.itstartedwithjswipe.comShare your thoughts on this episode by connecting with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

What is it REALLY like having a sister? In honor of this week's #Birthdayathon festivities in my family, I bring on special guest and the star of half of my Instagram Stories--SHARONA DANE. With our birthdays only a year and three days apart, we couldn't be more different and on this week's episode we highlight and share the behind the scenes of our relationship and mentalities. Sharona enlightens us on the importance of hip-hop, her thoughts on beauty standards in today's society, why it's important to be kind to yourself and others, and how she met DRAKE. Yes, this is an episode you don't wanna miss.Head to my Instagram page and drop down a comment helping me wish Sharona a happy birthday!: www. instagram.com/elainechaya

They say a picture's worth a thousand words, but what goes on behind one picture I believe takes up about a million words. On today's episode I have the girl BEHIND the photos that I create and post, Mayra Lozano. Mayra shares from her point of view what it's like working for a blogger and specifically the journey her and I have taken throughout the course of working together. This episode is not just about the struggles of what it takes to put one photo together, but more importantly, the emphasis on how important it is to speak highly of yourself along the way. Mayra is one of my real-life motivational cheerleaders, continually reminding me of my self-worth and pushing me to be that for others, and on this episode you hear her thoughts on why this is so important for us all.Follow her on Instagram below and CAST HER FOR THE NEXT MOVIE / TV/ COMMERCIAL ROLE:www.instagram.com/mayraalozaAnd follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Divorces. Broken Engagements. Long term relationships that end. Why does it seem like now more than ever relationships ending are becoming a trend? As I’m on a mission to change the world in every aspct and topic, that involves stopping this epidemic of all these ending relationships. On today’s episode I’m so honored to have the marriage queen herself, Chana Levitan, author of “I Only Want To Get Married Once”, who shares her tips and tricks on what you really need to focus on and look for when your dating and how to make a marriage work for the long haul.Connect with Chana and purchase her books below!https://chanalevitan.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ChanaLevitancom-143037412397362/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzm2GHBUd_IYFZfK28T9lgConnect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

GUYS, I was in a music video!! That in itself deserves its own podcast episode. And today, we meet the girl who made my video star dreams come true: Pontea Banayan. "Bitches Having Babies" queen talks about her singing journey, what it's been like going against the expectations of her community, and how she embraces her power and purpose in the times that are most challenging. It's hard when you're your own boss trying to navigate how to create success in your life but in this episode, Pontea delves deep into the practices she uses to continually push herself to come up on top.Connect with Pontea on her channels below and watch the Bitches Having Babies video!:Bitches Having Babies Video: https://fanlink.to/BHBMusicVideoPontea's Spotify: https://fanlink.to/PonteaSpotifyPontea's Music: https://fanlink.to/PonteaMusicInstagram: www.instagram.com/iamponteaConnect with me on Instagram too! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Ever want to make your side passion into a full-blown career that takes over the world? On today's episode I talk to the QUEEN of turning your dreams into reality Rachel Sumekh. She explains how a simple action she took in college 9 years ago has transformed into the non-profit organization, Swipe Out Hunger, that's impacting thousands of students today. Rachel spills her secrets on to be your own BOSS (figuratively and literally) in all aspects of life. PLUS, for those of you who know Rachel personally, this episode is extra special because I've gotten the juicy personal details about Rachel ASIDE from her career. So... this is like the "EXTRA EXTRA, HEAR ALL ABOUT IT!" episode.Check out details on Swipe Out Hunger and connect with her on Instagram below:www.swipehunger.orgwww.instagram.com/rachelsumekhFollow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Have you ever had a hard time navigating how to work out and eat right in the best way possible? Inspired by my own current struggles after my foot injury, I speak with Love Island star and fitness queen Gabby Allen about her tips and tricks on health and fitness and how to master it on the daily that's right for you. We also talk self-esteem, confidence, and clearly my favorite topic at this point, dating, and how Gabby navigates dealing with her very public breakup in front of the world.Let me know what you think about this episode and if you want more on health and fitness!Follow Gabby on Instagram and get her cookbook!www.instagram.com/gabbydawnallenwww.bit.ly/GabbyAllenCookbookFollow me on Instagram!www.instagram.com/elainechaya

It's been a WILD ride these past 7 years being a blogger and today I relive it all in honor of my blogging anniversary. I share the 10 things I've learned over the past 7 years, but plot twist, NONE of them have to do with blogging.Take a trip down memory-laine with me and relive my previous blogiversary posts. And don't forget to follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/elainechayaAnniversary Posts:YEAR 1 https://elainechaya.com/blog/fashionlainiversary?rq=birthdayYEAR 2 https://elainechaya.com/blog/2-year-versary?rq=year%202YEAR 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7HZcEbFSHU&list=PLSG-6uzIvQk9zhnUTy--ZZkqF5h97EThq&index=7&t=73shttps://elainechaya.com/blog/fashionlaine-turns-3-the-party-recap?rq=fashionlaine%20turns YEAR 4https://elainechaya.com/blog/fashionlaine-turns-4?rq=fashionlaine%20anniversaryhttps://elainechaya.com/blog/fashionlaine-turns-4-vlog-recap?rq=fashionlaine%20turns YEAR 5https://elainechaya.com/blog/fashionlaine-turns-5?rq=fashionlaine%20turns

Have you ever had those moments where you say to yourself, "I JUST WANT TO CHANGE MY LIFE!"....But how many of you actually do something about it? In 2017, I brought on Aimee Batuski as my life coach to help me do JUST THAT. And as they say, my life was...changed. On today's episode Aimee shares some of the teachings we went through in our sessions from how to embrace life as it happening FOR YOU not TO YOU, how to create boundaries, and how to surrender to what's going on.Connect with Aimee for her upcoming retreats, Podcast, and all the amazing things she's up to below!Website: www.aimeebatuski.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/batooskFacebook: www.facebook.com/aimeebatuskicoachingBreakup Post referred to in episode: https://www.facebook.com/1220340072/posts/10213276210679374?sfns=moFollow me on Instagram for all my epic updates!: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Have you ever had those moments where you've thought "YUP, I'm just that one person who's not meant to get everything that they want"? Well... I've been there and so has today's guest Dawn McCoy. With a baby and wedding on the way, at the age of 41, Dawn illustrates to the world that having your happily ever afters in career, love, and more don't have an age limit or an expiration date. Listen to this week's episode as Dawn shares her life journey on how letting go of control has been the secret to finding all of her joys.Follow Dawn below!:Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamdawnmccoyBlog: www.iamdawnmccoy.comFollow me on Instagram!: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

You know those days when you feel like your whole world is about to fall apart and you just NEED to speak to your bestie to get you through it? Before last week's episode with dating coach Amy Young, there was a real-life phone call with one of my besties Diana Espir who tried to cheer me up post being rejected. On this episode Diana shares what the actual definition of "my-person" is, why you shouldn't just try to "win" in relationships, and why you SHOULDN'T take advice from your friends when it comes to dating. Follow Diana on her Podcast, Blog, and Instagram (leave her a rating & review on her Podcast and she'll send you one of her popsockets!)Blog: www.cantsitwithme.comPodcast: www.bit.ly/SitWithMeInstagram: www.instagram.com/dianaespirAnd Follow Me On Insta!: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Getting in the dating ring is tough enough, but dealing with rejection is even tougher. Inspired by my own recent feelings of rejection, I bring on dating & life coach guru and YouTube sensation Amy Young to help us all understand how to get through rejection. She also shares other money-making dating tips like how to date as if you're going "grocery store shopping", why she loves dating apps, and she shares about her program "Single & Slaying It".Connect with Amy below!www.amyyoungcoaching.comwww.youtube.com/user/AMYoungsterwww.instagram.com/amyyoungcoFollow Me on Instagram and DM me with your thoughts on this podcast!:www.instagram.com/elainechaya

If they say "everything happens for a reason", then why do unfortunate things happen to people? On today's episode I bring on my girl, the Queen of happiness and positivity, Samira Soroory who's mother passed away in a tragic car accident. We talk about death, grief, and how to the find happiness after dealing with unexplainable circumstances. She also shares about her 30 Day Self-Love Challenge (#SoroSelfLoveChallenge) that she's kicking off this November that you all have to take part in!Follow her on Instagram and details about her challenge on her blog below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/sorowellnessBlog: https://www.sorowellness.comAnd Follow Me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

The world of dating today is tough in general, but in my Persian Jewish community, the expectations are raised to another level. On today's episode I bring on therapist, dating coach, and "Question of the Day" founder Rodney Rabbani to chat with me about all the stigmas around dating, what it means to "zehrang" and go after the guy, if girls need "to settle" in order to get married, and more.Follow Rodney on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1117498381644971/ www.instagram.com/rodneyrabbaniAnd Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Have you ever had a moment where you've felt like a FAILURE? Life happens, sh**t happens, and we're all thrown into situations from time-to-time that seem out of our control. In this week's episode my girl Brittany Eustis for the FIRST TIME EVER opens up about the truths of her past 2 years in Texas and re-adjusting from being the "Hollywood IT Girl". She teaches us all what it means to be the superheroes in our own lives and how to not lose hope--no matter what life throws our way.Follow her and myself along on Instagram!www.instagram.com/bleustiswww.instagram.com/elainechaya

Marriage, Babies, Dating Apps, and HOVERING. We live in a strange world, and I for the first time, am opening up about my dating life and how I feel about it all. Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Tune in to hear my thoughts on the NUMBERS game! Do you ever feel like your self-worth has been determined by how many likes you get on your posts? This episode talks the vicious cycle that is our self-worth being determined by social numbers...Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainechaya

After 6 crazy rainbow-loving years, I'm saying goodbye to Fashionlaine to start a new chapter as Elaine Chaya. While this may look like just a superficial Instagram handle name change, this switch is WAY more than that! For those of you who are looking to make major changes in your lives and are scared to take the plunge--this episode is for you!Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Elaine Daneshrad of @elainechaya, formally known as @iamfashionlaine, takes on a new venture outside of her rainbow-loving Instagram world to uncover what really happens “Behind The Rainbow”. We all know it, life is far from what it seems to be on Instagram. This podcast is stripping away the perfectly curated images to address what we’re all struggling with behind our social media profiles… Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainechaya