THE CITY CONFESSIONS

This is a quick and short solo episode featuring your host Mariann Yip, closing out season 10 of The City Confessions. She shares her life updates, how she's truly feeling about her podcast, and what she's working on behind the scenes. You can follow her real life updates on her personal page www.instagram.com/mariann_yip and stay tuned for the return of season 11 in the fall. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Rebecca Benvie, an ASMR specialist and founder of WhisperWave, an ASMR spa in New York City focused on health and wellness. In this episode, we talk about the following topics: Her relationship with NYC and why she started her business here What is ASMR and the benefits  What inspired her to start Whisper Wave and what a service looks like Biggest challenges/ lessons of being an entrepreneur in the mental health space Living different lives and having several career paths Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. ABOUT REBECCA BENVIE: With extensive experience working with clients, Rebecca has developed a deep understanding of ASMR's role in healing and relaxation. At WhisperWave, she has seen how ASMR can reduce stress and improve well-being. Rebecca is also dedicated to educating others about integrating ASMR into self-care routines and offers valuable insights for various industries. www.whisperwavenyc.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This episode features mindset coach and entrepreneur Kate Lombardo. She is also the Co-Owner and Director of YogaRenew Online Teacher Training and YogaRenew Hoboken. We talk about the below topics including: Kate's discovery and love for yoga, how it began and how it changed her life Relationship with NYC including challenges with her health and debt Why she pursued a career in the wellness industry Balancing being an entrepreneur and a mom Reflecting on giving birth during covid and losing her businesses The benefits of yoga, meditation and mindfulness Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. Kate Lombardo Kate is a mindset coach, wellness educator, yoga teacher, trainer, and mom of 2! She is also the Co-Owner and Director of YogaRenew Online Teacher Training and YogaRenew Hoboken. Kate's influence as a yoga instructor spans the globe, touching tens of thousands of students internationally. For over a decade, Kate has been teaching and leading training programs through her award-winning yoga studios before expanding virtually through YogaRenew Teacher Training. Drawing upon her background in education, she's become a vast resource for the yoga community and a trusted leader for yogis worldwide. Kate is an ERYT500 certified teacher, certified Yin Yoga teacher, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Teacher, and holds a certificate in Positive Psychology. She is fiercely passionate about teaching people how to live happier, more balanced lives filled with abundance + ease. As seen on: PIX 11 New York Living, Well + Good, Motherly, Livestrong, Medium and more!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Marcel Dinkins, a peloton instructor, keynote speaker, former army officer and Div 1 runner. Topics we discuss in this week's episode include: How Marcel became a Peloton instructor / her journey from Memphis to NYC Grief/turning the loss of her brother into motivation The mental toll of being an athlete  A day in the life and what it's like working as a Peloton instructor  Confession regarding LIRR  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. Marcel DinkinsFormer Division I Athlete and Army Reserves Engineer Officer turned NASM-certified Peloton Tread Instructor and Motivational Speaker. Marcel's journey, though marked by impressive credentials, began in Memphis and took a turn after the devastating loss of her brother. Seeking healing and strength, she found herself in the gym, where her own transformation ignited a mission to empower others through fitness. Even amidst challenges, like the pandemic, Marcel's determination remained unyielding. She converted her bedroom into a filming studio and slept on the floor just so she could continue to train and share her fitness content with others. Marcel joined Peloton as an instructor in 2021, becoming one of 57 instructors in the world. Marcel also launched "We Take The Hill," a video series amplifying voices and imparting invaluable lessons in empowerment, hosts the the annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon for over 20,000 runners in Virginia Beach, and regularly speaks on panels and at fitness conferences. Marcel can be seen on: Instyle, News 12 Long Island, Women's Health, Today.com and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is beauty and wellness publicist, Christina Monteleone Boyarsky, who is also the founder of CMB Media. In this episode, we talk about:  Why Christina started her own PR firm and how she landed her first client Being her own boss and how she handles the stress and pressure Her morning routine and reality of being a publicist  Stereotypes of being a publicist that are true and false Spilling the tea on the publicity world and her thoughts on stealing clients Career highlights and goals  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. About Christina: Christina doesn't just work with clients; she becomes their ultimate hype woman. Her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering dedication make clients feel like they're part of an exhilarating journey. She's here to make sure you're excited about the media splash and brand growth that's about to unfold. While many promise the world, Christina delivers it. Her secret sauce? The relationships she's nurtured over the past decade. CMB Media thrives on genuine connections, transforming them into opportunities, alliances, and impactful stories that resonate. Christina adores what she does. The thrill of securing her clients a spot on Good Morning America or The New York Times is her daily motivation. She doesn't just love her job; she lives it.  Bio: Christina is a media-savvy communications professional with a decade of experience in the beauty and wellness industry. Christina's developed large-scale brand campaigns and generated media buzz for celebrity experts, fitness studios, and prestige beauty and wellness brands. Her solutions-driven mindset, determination, and creative spirit is the key to her success, finding potential in every opportunity for her clients. Over the years, Christina has cultivated relationships with key opinion leaders, editors, producers, podcasters, and tastemakers in the industry to gain her clients national recognition. wearecmb.com @cmbmedia__ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is sex and relationships writer Hayley Folk. She talks about her writing journey and move to NYC and how she's been courageous to openly write about sex. Other topics include:  Dealing with feedback with her writing from her family and friends How her husband feels about her career and writing topics  Hayley's opinion on raunchy and controversial topics with sex  Hayley's top 5 sex toy recommendations and her sex bucket list  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. ABOUT HAYLEY FOLK: Hayley Folk is a writer, editor and podcast host based in New York City. She is the host of the Naked Folk podcast — a sexual wellness, relationships and lifestyle podcast — and enjoys writing LGBTQ+, lifestyle, personal narratives and sex + wellness content.  Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Men's Health, POPSUGAR and more. In 2022, she received her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at The New School. Most often, she can be found on an airplane, thrifting or writing in a coffee shop somewhere. Naked Folk Website Naked Folk Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This episode is a solo one featuring your host, Mariann Yip. She confesses that she has recently lost herself and is finding her way back. She shares five lessons including: Stop worrying about others and focusing on my paper / Minding my own business Noticing emotions but not having to voice them or act on them  Power of affirmations & gratitude (focusing on positive rather than negatives) Benefits of Romanticizing life Showing up in the best way you know how  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. Show support and follow: www.instagram.com/mariann_yip www.instagram.com/thecityconfessions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's episode features Cameron Forbes, the founder of Forbes Functions, a boutique event planning company curating memorable experiences for bold brands and party people alike. We talk about her background and relationship in NYC and all about her business, Forbes Functions. Other topics include:  - Cameron talking about growing up in New York and the power of networking - Why she decided to start Forbes Functions and why her team is female led - The realities of running her own business and working in the events industry - Her love for hosting and how that blends into her personal life when it comes to personal celebrations and events - Managing mental health and self care working in a stressful environment like hospitality and events - New York Confessions Regarding Gossip Girl  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. Cameron Forbes is the visionary founder of Forbes Functions, where exceptional event planning meets the pulse of New York City. A native New Yorker with a background in Public Relations and Design, Cameron brings a unique blend of creativity and organizational mastery to the art of event planning. Cameron's expertise includes all aspects of events including but not limited to floral design, production, tablescapes, weddings, parties and more. At Forbes Functions, Cameron leverages her extensive network of vendors as well as her female team, to curate bespoke experiences for her clients. Her flair for hosting, coupled with an innovative approach, has positioned her as a leading tastemaker in the event planning scene. Under her guidance, Forbes Functions is not just planning events; it's crafting unforgettable moments and trendsetting celebrations that resonate with elegance and exclusivity. https://www.forbesfunctions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/forbesfunctions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This episode features actress and model from LA, Hannah Masi Helwani. We discuss the below topics including: Opening up about finding her place in New York and finding the move to be difficult Juxtaposition of having beautiful milestones in NYC but feeling homesick and love for LAImportance of having supportive parents for her career and life path Dealing with unfortunate news from her sibling and focusing on positives Expecting her first child and navigating pregnancy Preparing for motherhood and embracing the new chapters ahead  Confession regarding her relationship with NYC Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. Hannah Masi is an actress and model from Los Angeles who now lives in New York. She's been modeling since she was 8 years old, and as a teenager transitioned her career into pursuing film and tv full time. Most notably recognized from network shows like Queens, Damnation, and the independent film The Illegal that can be streamed on Amazon. Hannah is currently expecting her first baby, and navigating through all the changes that come with starting a family.  https://www.instagram.com/hannahrosemasi https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4611313/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

We have our first repeating guest of The City Confessions and it's LeAura Luciano, who is a journalist, writer, content creator and host of the podcast, What's Your Skincare Routine with LeAura Luciano. She was a guest back in 2019 and you can reference her past episode 39 for her NYC background and insights on wellness and meditation. In this episode, we talk about her growth and evolution since the last time we spoke. Topics discussed include: Her mental health now vs before Her experiences with anxiety and how NYC has contributed to it yet learning to manage it living in a stressful and high paced city  How and why she started her podcast, What's Your Skincare Routine with LeAura Luciano Diving into her skincare routine and using skin cycling  Confession: embracing feeling cringy Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. LeAura Luciano is a multifaceted writer and content creator born and raised in New York City. With a diverse portfolio, she has contributed to various print and digital publications. Her writing and content spans a range of topics, focusing on areas such as beauty, style, wellness, travel, cars and technology. Additionally, LeAura is the host of the podcast “What's Your Skincare Routine? With LeAura Luciano,” where she explores beauty, wellness, and creativity, often featuring interviews with brand founders and experts. Follow on her on Instagram @leaura   instagram.com/leaura/ website: https://www.eversopopular.com/  Podcast: “What's Your Skincare Routine? With LeAura Luciano” https://open.spotify.com/show/6uEHRXSqia81dkZZq5bdSD  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This solo episode is a confession regarding an incident that happened in a NYC event. Mariann Yip talks about her embarrassing outburst at a meditation session, the power of emotions and learning to let go of the past to make room for the present and future. Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This episode features Cyndi Ramirez, the Founder of self care brand, Chillhouse. We talk about her background with NYC, how the idea of Chillhouse came to be and her balancing motherhood and being an entrepreneur. Other topics include: How Cyndi founded Chillhouse: seeing the gap in the spa industry in terms of affordability and aspirational environment  Realities of running a business and being an entrepreneur: constant rollercoaster of ups and downs but taking each obstacle as it comes Opening up about having help with motherhood and parenting Balancing motherhood and career and the biggest lesson she's learned from being a mom and being an entrepreneur Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. ABOUT CYNDI: Born and raised in New York City, Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton is the founder & CEO of self-care brand, Chillhouse. She is also the First Lady of hospitality brand, The Garret Group, where her husband is the founding partner.  Chillhouse was born when Ramirez-Fulton realized the city didn't offer an aspirational massage place that was affordable. Reflecting on her upbringing as the daughter of an esthetician, Cyndi opened Chillhouse is 2017 in Manhattan's Lower East Side and was immediately remarked as one of the most innovative wellness brands of that time. Chillhouse currently has a flagship in Soho which offers a suite of spa services. In addition to their physical destination, Chillhouse has a line of products ranging from press-ons to body care. The brand is carried by the likes of Target, Saks, Urban Outfitters, Shopbop & more.  Ramirez has been honored on Create & Cultivate's 100 list, WWD's 40 of Tomorrow, Nylon's Inventor of the Year, Guest of a Guest 20 Hottest CEOs, and has appeared in campaigns with Nike, Fossil, amongst others. Additionally, she has been featured in Vogue, the Drew Barrymore Show, Forbes, CNN, WWD, Arch Digest, and more. She splits her time between Manhattan & Miami with her husband and their kids Hendrix and Stevie. https://www.instagram.com/chillhouse/ https://www.instagram.com/cyndiramirez/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Flor Pereira, a NYC based latin creator. She recalls her move from Argentina, switching careers and uprooting her life. Other topics we discuss include: Moving to NYC and recalling the transition: struggles, lessons and changes Career change from being a lawyer in Argentina to full time creator in NYC Embracing different chapters in life and taking chances/ risks Using Envy and Triggers as a positive way to reflect on your life  Transitioning into motherhood and Role of Social Media as a Mom The realities of being a mom especially during the newborn stage: power of the quote “days are long but years are short” Opening up about being introvert as a content creator  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. ABOUT FLOR: Flor Pereira is a 35 year old digital creator. She was born in Argentina but has been based in New York City since 2016. She created ⁠Penny Lane Blog⁠ in May 2010 as a personal outlet for her ideas. With time, she redefined her site's style and the topics she talked about, now focusing on fashion, beauty & skincare, and traveling. In the past couple of years she has partnered and is currently working with brands such as Asos, bareMinerals, Blink Beauty, Carolina Herrera, Coach, Dr. Martens, Eva Hair NYC, Google, MAC Cosmetics, Macy's, Otterbox, Primark, River Island, Sephora, Skinny Dip London, Steve Madden, Superdry, Teen Vogue, TOMS, TRESemmé, Ulta Beauty, Zappos and more. Although time has passed and her audience has grown, she still connects with her followers on an everyday basis, creating content that is inspirational but also relatable. At the moment, she is also working on an app & some other projects to be revealed soon! Links: INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/flopereira  TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@iamflopereira  BLOG http://pennylaneblog.com  PERSONAL SITE http://flopereira.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Carleigh Ferrante, who is a NYC-based writer and editor and the host of Mostly Balanced Podcast. She covers all things dating, relationships, and wellness. The topic we cover include: How Carleigh met her boyfriend through Hinge and her experience with dating apps and dating in a city like New York How she started Mostly Balanced podcast: talking openly about all things dating with her best friend and bonding on their dating experiences (former cohost) Holistic perspective on life and relationships  Attraction vs chemistry in a relationship/ how important is a spark in dating  Importance of communication and recognizing different communication styles with your partner  Why Carleigh launched her digital planner and what the purpose is  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. Follow Carleigh on: https://www.instagram.com/mostlybalancedpodcast/ https://getmostlybalanced.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Kimberly Fisher, who is a professional freelance travel writer, blogger, journalist, and on-camera host. In this episode, we discuss the below topics: - Relationship with NYC started with moving for a guy but staying for herself - Jumping and embracing the unknown and seeing obstacles as growth - Finding ways to reconnect with yourself when you're off track and prioritizing small quiet moments - Power of raising your vibe, prioritizing mindfulness and practicing gratitude -Putting end to the debate that that New Yorkers are rude and confirming that we are in fact very helpful and caring Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend. You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT KIMBERLY FISHER: Kimberly Fisher is a professional freelance travel writer, blogger, journalist, and on-camera host. She specializes in lifestyle and luxury travel, including art, beauty, culture, destinations, fashion, food, fitness/wellness, events, hotels, lifestyle, sailing, sustainability, wine & spirits. Kimberly has over 600 articles published in 44 different outlets. She is currently a contributor to Pursuitist and JustLuxe. Her writing has appeared in print magazines like Food Wine Travel, Disarray, GC, Luxe Beat, NiteGuide, Ocean View, Play (Philippines), ReLiving Magazine and TravelWorld International. On the web, you can find clips at eHow, Elephant Journal, Examiner, Fetch, Huffington Post, Medium, JustLuxe, Luxury Lifestyle, Pursuitist, Sherman's Travel, The Daily Meal, The Upcoming, Travels.com, Style Blend and USA Today.She has been featured in Huffington Post, AMB Magazine, Breakaway Daily, Luxury Branded, and Showbiz Watch among others. Currently, she has traveled to 67 different countries and every US state except for The Dakotas. Some of Kimberly's favorite assignments have been participating in the Nevis regatta, staying the night at an ice hotel in Canada, bird watching on Anacapa Island, sailing the French Riviera, dog sledding in Charlevoix, and relaxing in the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This is the first episode of Season 10 and I am so happy to be back. I talk about my first year as a mother and the lessons I've learned. I dive deeper into my reflection on my journey in the hopes that you can take something from it. Topics include: - Welcoming Season 10 of The City Confessions: life updates regarding my first year as a first time mom, looking back at my traumatic birth experience, and celebrating my son's first birthday  - Summarizing the five life lessons I've learned on my motherhood journey including:  1)  Friendship changes in life transitions/milestones: they can evolve and thrive with you or they will end but that's part of life. Everything has a season and an expiration date 2) Relationship changes with your partner: you will go through different phases in a relationship but you have to embrace what comes in your way and see the bigger picture and ride it out   3) Don't take things personally: not everything is about you and nobody is focused on you as much as you think4) Be more flexible with plans: not everything needs to be planned and scheduled5)  Release control: once you release control, you experience less stress and can have more fun when you're spontaneous   - Confession and goal: I want to travel to Asia with my son and my confession is that I am scared with it being such a big trip but I want to challenge myself and overcome that fear  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This episode is a solo one from yours truly, wrapping up season 9. I share some life updates, reflections on 2023 and my confessions from my personal life. Other topics I also touch on include: 2023 recap and reflection: opening up about anxiety attacks, word of the year GRACE for 2023 and how I applied it through my life this year  Vulnerability of raw motherhood but not sharing the real lens (struggle or wanting this to be a beautiful journey but not feeling like it always is) Word of year 2024: ALIGN (why I am choosing it) Biggest lesson I've learned this year revolving around communication, motherhood journey and my relationship with my partner: opening up about disagreements and having fights and what those difficult times have taught me Thank you all for listening to this episode. Please share this with a friend if you found it helpful. Happy holidays and happy new year! I'll see you all in 2024 :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

We are wrapping up Season 9 with Donna Kim, a New York-based creative social consultant and writer. In this week's episode we discuss the below topics: Working in media, magazines and publishing industry and recalling her lessons and challenges in her career  The beauty of New York and perfect timing, patience and believing in yourself Unspoken realities of a job and possibility of getting laid off  Advice on reaching rock bottom and getting out of the rut  Prioritizing mental health and detoxing her life: overcoming burnout and other health issues due to being a workaholic and being stressed Her current self-care routines and ways to incorporate wellness in her daily life Confession regarding New York Chopped Cheese and subway vs Uber  We will have one more episode next week from yours truly, so stay tuned for that!  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend. You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. ABOUT DONNA KIM: Donna Kim is a New York-based creative social consultant and writer. She has written for publications such as Bon Appetit, Coveteur, Teen Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Apartment Therapy, Martha Stewart, etc. Always driven by curiosity and a profound interest in mental health and wellness, Donna seamlessly blends her experiences in media with entrepreneurial ventures, creating a unique narrative that resonates in both spheres. Website: donnakimcreative.com, donnadetox.com instagram.com/donnadetox  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today we are joined by the founders of LINES, Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer. LINES is Tattoo and Fashion Atelier that offers wellness spa services, fashion products, education, and events. In this episode we discuss the following topics: How Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer met (from a mentor and mentee relationship) and sharing same ethos and beliefs and values in fashion before starting a business together How the idea of LINES came to be: creating a tattoo shop that also tackles the same issues with the fashion industry Building a strong foundation within the company before expanding on their vision and business goals: having an advisory board and a team therapist Power of storytelling with tattoos and meeting people with different stories and traumas “New York or Nowhere” and how it applies to LINES starting in NYC Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. *Use the code "THECITYCONFESSIONS" in the description note when booking a tattoo appointment ⁠www.linesny.com⁠ for $100 off your tattoo* ABOUT LINES NEW YORK: LINES is an atelier offering unique and highly coveted wellness spa services, fashion products, education, and events that foster community and collaboration. Join us as we redefine what it means to be a conscious consumer, and discover the power of responsible design practices that make a difference as a community - celebrating diversity, sustainability and creativity in every STITCH, STROKE, AND FINE LINE.  https://www.linesny.com/ https://noho.nyc/neighborhood-spotlight-crystal-pfeifer-and-jiwon-ra-of-lines/ https://www.instagram.com/lines_newyork --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Rebeka Getty, who is the founder of NYC for FREE, New York City's go-to source for events, pop-ups, local giveaways, free things to do in NYC and more. In this episode we talk about how she started her Instagram NYC for Free account and how she grew it into a strong community, leading her to pursue this as her full time career. We also discuss: - How she started NYC for free and built this community online - Her process of approaching pop ups and attending events and featuring them on her page -Running a community page and deciding what to show on the main account and her personal account -Social media changes from 2019 to now 2023 Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT REBEKA GETTY: Rebeka Getty is the founder of NYC for FREE, New York City's go-to source for events, pop-ups, local giveaways, free things to do in NYC and more. She started the account in 2019 and has grown it into a community, with a social media presence, website, newsletter, in-person events and more. Previously, Rebeka worked in Strategy at both a startup and a consulting firm. For fun, Rebeka loves to travel and see Broadway shows! Website: www.nycforfree.coInstagram: https://instagram.com/nyc_forfreeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycforfreeNewsletter: https://www.nycforfree.co/signup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest features Emily Brickel Edelson, who is a new mom, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Chic Sketch, published Fashion Illustrator, Speaker and Author of the book Sketch and Go: 5 Minute Fashion Illustration. In this episode, we discuss the below topics: - How she started Chic Sketch, which is a mobile application and live fashion illustration events service - Combining her skill and love for fashion illustration with creating a technology app with her husband - Balancing Motherhood and Career: the real difficulties with transition in personal and professional life - Pressures of being a mom and guilt of being present but also wanting time for yourself - Becoming more private with social media since being a mom Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ------------------- ABOUT EMILY BRICKEL EDELSON: Emily Brickel Edelson is a new mom, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Chic Sketch, published Fashion Illustrator, Speaker and Author of the book Sketch and Go: 5 Minute Fashion Illustration. Since 2015, Chic Sketch, a mobile application and live fashion illustration events service has partnered with thousands of luxury and international brands in fashion, beauty, fragrance, technology, and media and her sketches have reached millions of viewers around the world.  Some of these partnerships include Harper's Bazaar ICON's, Cartier, Fendi, Dior, Bulgari, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski, Kate Spade, MTV, IMG, Sephora and Maybelline just to name a few. Partnered with Fox's biggest show The Masked Singer, Chic Sketch has activated digitally with a proprietary AI mobile application to reach hundreds of thousands of viewers, sketched as their favorite masked singer for 2 seasons. Emily has sketched for NYFW backstage and front row as well as Bridal Fashion Week, the Latin AMA Red Carpet award show in Hollywood, digital StyleCaster Golden Globe Pre-Show and more.  Featured in The New York Times, Vogue España, ELLE, Allure, Instyle, Cosmopolitan, WWD, E! News and more. Named one of Who What Wear's “Best Fashion Illustrators” and one of “New York's 7 Most Influential Women” by Elite Daily and On Mogul, Emily's background is in Marketing, Fashion Design and Fashion Illustration. Emily is a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BA in Fashion Merchandising Management and International Fashion Merchandising Management at the Universite De Polimoda in Florence, Italy.  Social media: https://www.instagram.com/emilybrickel/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/chicsketch/?hl=en  Websites:  https://chicsketch.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guests are dating coach Ali Jackson stand up comedian Erica Spera, both co hosts of Finding Mr. Height podcast, where they bring you their positive and practical dating advice. In this week's episode, we discuss the below topics including: - How Ali and Erica met through podcasting and are now cohosts -Their current approach to dating: using challenges, meeting people in real life and using dating apps - Latest Relationship vs Latest Breakup: the differences and what happens in both - Having the breakup conversations: biggest lesson from past relationships - Realizing certain values and traits in partners and why that matters during the dating phase - Importance of Money, Finances and Responsibilities in relationships - Commitment issues with NYC men due to career goals Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com Ali Jackson is an NYC-based dating & relationship coach who's been there, in the trenches, looking for her person. She's learned to own her needs, embrace her feelings, and communicate both directly. And she's helping you do the same! Because when you ask for what you want, you just might get it. You can find her on social media @findingmrheight and on her website findingmrheight.com to learn more about her coaching. Erica Spera is a stand up comedian who has been seen on The Late Late show with James Corden and was one of TBS' Comics to Watch. She has opened for comics such as Taylor Tomlinson, Bert Kreischer, Patton Oswalt, Jared Freid, and more! Spera also hosts the popular podcasts "Finding Mr. Height" and "Shooters Gotta Shoot" all about dating and relationships. You can follow her @Spericaa.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Mila Magazhanova, the owner of Kerbez beauty bar, which specializes in Russian Gel manicures in NYC. We sit down to talk about her incredible story of how she started her own nail business as a result of COVID. We also dive into the below topics including: -Career switch from being a paralegal in personal injury to owning her own nail busines -How Covid changed her life professionally and mentally - Power of Manifestation, Vision Boards, and Meditation - Adopting a positive mindset and stemming from childhood/ parents - Social Media's Role in Her Business/ Working with Influencers - Focusing on Feelings rather than Titles  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT MILA MAGAZHANOVA:Mila is  the owner of Kerbez Beauty Bar NYC located on 37 west 26th Street, Manhattan NY. We are specialiing in Russian Gel manicures. The best manicures in NYC. What's special about russian gel manicure is all about details! Starting from perfect nail shaping to deep cleaning of the cuticles and finishing with putting polish by unique techniques on the nails. You can also follow them on @beauty.bar.nyc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

We are starting off Season 9 with Lily Ravas, a fashion brand strategist based in NYC. We talk about her journey to NYC from Europe and how she's established herself in the fashion world by working with clients and building her reputation. Other topics we discuss include: Realities of being a freelancer and working with different brands from a financial standpoint: justifying amount of work and effort with compensation Balancing motherhood and work  Opening up about the struggles of being a mom and all that comes with it: expectations, childcare, career, etc. Confession: constant feeling of failure with work, motherhood, relationships Comparison with others on social media and feeling like they are all “super moms” Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT LILY RAVAS: Lily Ravas has had more than 10 years of valuable experience as a  Brand Strategist, working on various projects in the field of PR, Publishing and Events Management. She has lived and worked in Europe, London, New York and Southeast Asia as well. Through her extensive network Lily has showcased and introduced brands and projects to leading industry VIPs, press and retailers internationally. She has managed more than 50 fashion, beauty and luxury labels and her previous articles have been featured in leading fashion and lifestyle publications such as Elle and Marie Claire. Her work has also been acknowledged in magazines such as Forbes and Glamour. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

I am back with Season 9 of The City Confessions and this is a solo episode from yours truly. I give my life updates where I discuss the the end of my pregnancy, my birth story, the unspoken fourth trimester and the transition to motherhood. Topics include: Traumatic birth story: details surrounding my baby's health, the NICU and all the emotions of being a first time mom Fourth trimester: the real and raw realities of postpartum, changing relationship with partner, developing relationship with baby, increase in postpartum rage, jealousy of others, unpredictability with baby's schedules due to milestones and changing development Transition to motherhood: finding balance between work and motherhood, mourning old identity and bridging new identity to old versions of myself that I love and miss Moving process: saying goodbye to my current apartment, making compromises in life You can follow my journey on Instagram @mariann_yip where I share updates on my daily life. Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This is the last episode which is a solo one featuring yours truly Mariann Yip. Wrapping up Season 8 of The City Confessions, I give my life updates. I open up about my current pregnancy symptoms as well as fears about the future regarding motherhood, finances and stability. I talk about how pregnancy has changed friendship dynamics and relationships. As we also close out 2023, I reflect on what this year has brought me and what this year has taught me. My biggest lessons were learning to stay in my lane, not taking things personally and to trust my gut. As I gear up for my last month of pregnancy, my confession revolves around anxiousness about giving birth. I currently don't know what next year holds or looks like for my podcast, but make sure you follow me on my social channels for life updates. I wish you all a happy new year and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for listening. Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Esther Santer, a lifestyle and fashion blogger based in NYC and also a mom to a one year old boy. We talk all things related to blogging, social media, motherhood and more! Topics covered include: How Esther got started as a fashion blogger 10 years ago by crashing Anna Sui fashion show and how that moment sparked her blogging career Struggle of deciding whether or not to share her son on social media Advocacy for IVF and personal fertility journey Importance of having a support system with raising a child Biggest Surprises about Motherhood Taking care of her Mental Health as a first time mom Opening up about lack of confidence in starting things Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT ESTHER SANTER: Esther Santer is a lifestyle blogger based in NYC. Esther uses her platforms to share her daily life as a first time mom, alongside outfit inspiration and shopping recommendations. She is also passionate about advocating for infertility awareness. You can find her on EstherSanter.com or on social @esthersanter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Michelle Lin, the founder and CEO of Mooncat, which is a Taiwanese-owned nail brand. The nail polishes are all vegan and cruelty-free and the motto is weirdos, welcome home. In this episode, we talk about the below topics including: - Michelle Lin adapting to American life as a first generation immigrant - Dropping out of college to run a business with her brother and started painting her own nails as a stress reliever - Rebranding Live Love Polish to Mooncat and making a niche but inclusive brand - Role of social media in Mooncat's success - Being involved and active on social media and connecting with her community - Opening up about mental health and leadership struggles as a female leader with Taiwanese values - Full process of having an idea for nail polish collection to execution to final product - Nailcare Tips Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT MICHELLE LIN: Michelle Lin is the founder & CEO of Mooncat, a nail polish brand offering otherworldly, special effects nail lacquer that's long-lasting, vegan, and cruelty-free. She is a first generation immigrant from Taiwan, and was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Retail & eCommerce. Mooncat: www.mooncat.com https://www.instagram.com/mooncat/ https://www.instagram.com/checkyesmichelle/ https://www.tiktok.com/@checkyesmichelle?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Alyssa Brieloff, a Spiritual Soulpreneur and Content Creator. She is a Reiki healer working with the chakra system to help rebalance energy and unearth people's purpose. Her mission is to help individuals find more alignment and discover their guide within so they can live their best life.     In this episode, we talk about the following topics:   - What the term soulpreneur means and what reiki healing is   - Opening up about hiding her spirituality and how she's learned to embrace it - Introduction to spirituality: upbringing, grandma's role, learning reiki healing at a young age - Power of recognizing signs from the universe   - Struggle with identity to New York and detaching yourself from labels and job titles   - Challenge: finding abundance within and asking for help - How to find your alignment with your soul, inner compass, intuition: awareness is key before alignment - Difference between fear and intuition - Reframing failure and seeing rejection as redirection    Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com  https://www.instagram.com/alyssabrieloff/ www.alyssabrieloff.com/angelnocollection --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Hong Thaimee is a chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has served as a global ambassador for Thai cuisine and culture for nearly a decade and the owner of Thaimee Love, a thai restaurant in NYC. In this episode, we dive deeper into her story and her journey of making it NYC as a chef. Other topics include: Why Hong moved to NYC from Thailand to pursue her dream: opening up about the struggles and challenges throughout her journey  Her love for Thai culture and serving people and how she incorporates that as a chef How she picks herself back up after burnout and experiencing lows in her business  The power of resilience and belief in "if there's a will there's a way" Being a student of life Story about unfortunate experience in her restaurant: customers and disrespect Advice on cooking during the holidays: keeping it simple and respecting yourself first Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT HONG THAIMEE:  Originally from Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hong Thaimee is a chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has served as a global ambassador for Thai cuisine and culture for nearly a decade. After successful careers as both a model and business executive in Bangkok, Hong felt drawn to pursue a more personally meaningful path. Armed with drive, a Master's Degree in business, but little professional kitchen experience, Hong set off for New York City with the goal of sharing her love for Thai food with the world. She used her tenacity to secure cooking jobs at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's acclaimed Spice Market and Perry Street restaurants, where she spent several years mastering classic technique. Hong went on to open Thaimee Box and Thaimee Magic, fast-casual concepts serving her signature style of Thai cooking. In the Fall of 2020, Hong debuted her latest venture, Thaimee Love.  After a successful pop-up restaurant to trial the concept, her permanent new restaurant, Thaimee Love opened in October 2021, in New York's W Houston Street, specializing in “Baan Baan” cuisine, replicating the comforting, home-style Northern Thai dishes. https://www.hongthaimee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Laura Caruso, a dating, relationship and sex therapist based in NYC. In this episode, Laura explains how her passion for mental health motivated her to switch career paths and pursue psychology and counseling. We talk all things related to dating and relationship including the below topics: The role of sex in relationships Importance of emotional intimacy in relationships and how to grow it in relationships Difference between how a male and woman's brain is wired How to keep it spicy in a relationship Having conversations about the bare minimum and relationship needs Understanding your partner's love language and how that stems from childhood Different Attachment Styles and how to heal triggers and symptoms Confession: Hoe dating phase in NYC Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. ---------------------------------- About Laura Caruso: Laura Caruso is a dating, relationship, & sex therapist based in New York City. She is the host of Emotionally Available, an upcoming dating & relationship podcast, which features unhinged conversations about modern dating culture and explores ways to find deeper connections in a superficial world. IG - https://www.instagram.com/lauracaruso.therapy/ Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyavailablepodcast/ Website - https://lauracarusotherapy.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Stevie Bowen, the founder and author of The City of Dating, her memoir turned dating community platform dedicated to helping others date to find themselves, not their soulmates. In this episode, we talk all about dating in NYC as we both wrote a book about our experiences.   We also cover the below topics:  - What inspired Stevie to write The City of Dating: how her memoir gave her closure, changing the narrative in dating and managing expectations   - Biggest dating lesson: not giving too much to another person before having the exclusivity talk or being in a relationship  - The beauty of going on dates and putting yourself out there - Her outlook on dating apps: bumble, hinge, raya, foreplay   - Starting conversations in dating because communication is key   - Crazy NYC story, Never Have I Ever Edition, NYC Fire Round Questions   Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ------------------- About Stevie Brown: Stevie Bowen is the founder and author of The City of Dating, her memoir turned dating community platform dedicated to helping others date to find themselves, not their soulmates. Writer and dating enthusiast, Stevie writes a weekly dating advice column for The City of Dating, sharing dating stories, tips, and inspiration for singles and daters. The City of Dating hosts single-inspired events in New York City, focusing on enjoying dating as an experience rather than a means to an end. Stevie has published works in Residence 11 and works as a Fashion Director in NYC. Buy The City of Dating, A Memoir (Hardcover): https://www.thecityofdating.com/shopbook Buy The City of Dating, A Memoir (E-Book): https://books2read.com/thecityofdating Instagram: @thecityofdating TikTok: @thecityofdating Facebook: @thecityofdating --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Tara West, a fashion stylist, blogger and podcaster. In this episode, we talk about Tara's background and how she got into fashion. Other topics include: - How and why she pursued therapy in school - Opening up about her past trauma and healing process - How she learned to find her strength and trusting herself - Being authentic on social media about her story - Celebrating all her wins and brand collaborations - Finding balance in her life as an entrepreneur and mom of three - Importance of Consistency in life - Fall Styling Advice ABOUT TARA WEST: “Don't wait for opportunity. Create opportunity”. These are the inspiring words of Tara West, a mother of three, former psychotherapist-turned-stylist and fashion podcaster, go-getter, and survivor. Tara is the visionary for the Tara West Fashion brand, an award-winning fashion and lifestyle blog. Since 2011, Tara has captivated audiences with her impeccable style, travels, beauty trials, and custom shopping experiences from Boston to NYC to LA. But Tara is much more than an influencer. Born in Beverly Hills, the daughter of a wealthy trust fund mother and a prominent criminal attorney father, Tara had what appeared to be a picture-perfect childhood from the outside. She grew up in the glamorous hills of Hollywood, attended the best schools with celebrity classmates, and shopped on Rodeo Drive regularly. Her life seemed fabulous to an onlooker, but that wasn't the case. Tara's painful story takes you through the dark and disturbing side of growing up in an environment with addiction, abuse, and abandonment, and how she survived - even thrived. Today, Tara has amassed a first-class roster of clients, enviable designer relationships, various industry awards, and a robust and rapidly growing audience who tune in to her content across her site, her appearances, and social media. One of her proudest accomplishments has been fostering confidence in her styling clients through one-on-one interactions. “I work with some of the most incredible people I've ever met. But even the most successful person might have an insecurity or two that they are working through. I use my tools to create elevated and empowering looks for my clients, making all the difference in how they see themselves, and I love that.” Tara has been featured in outlets such as NBC 10's The Hub, Huffington Post, Boston Magazine, and others for her incredible work. Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Ashika Kalra, who is the co-author of Behind Her Vision: Women of New York City, a book featuring 25 pioneering women across the arts, social impact, entrepreneurship, finance, and more. In this episode, we talk more about her journey of publishing this book in 2021 and writing this during the pandemic. Other topics include: How she and her co-worker Jade Chen decided to write their book Behind Her Vision: Women of New York City How they approached the idea, the process behind writing a book from beginning to end, what their inspiration was, how they hand selected the 25 featured women, and how they overcame the difficulty in writing this during the pandemic Power of cold emailing, networking, researching Reality of self funding writing project while working full time: how they approached distributors, stores, and investing their own money in the process Lessons, challenges and highlights of getting the book published and in NYC bookstores Ashika's goals with her book for the future Her confession including prioritization and not feeling guilty about productivity About Ashika Klara: Ashika Kalra currently works at a venture capital firm based in New York. In her day job, Ashika has the opportunity to meet with some of the most game-changing entrepreneurs of our generation and collaborate with them as they launch their business from the ground up. She is also a Tedx Speaker and has been recognized as a Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum. Last year, she released her first book, Behind Her Vision: Women of New York City, co-authored with her dear friend, Jade Chen. The book explores a rare angle on perseverance from the lens of 25 pioneering NYC women, including: Samantha Barry, Editor-in-Chief Glamour Mahogany L. Browne, Award-Winning Poet & Writer Nina Davuluri, Former Miss America ... and many more! Inspired by their own need for role models, Ashika and Jade set out to expand their love for design and photography in a beautiful coffee table book that sparks vulnerable conversations about societal norms, imposter syndrome, career-defining moments, and heartbreak. Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This episode features Melanie Ramos, a professional dancer and choreographer from Miami, Florida. We sit down and dive deeper into her dance background and her journey from her dance training to where she is at now as a freelancer. Other topics we discuss include: - Mel's dance background: life revolving around dancing, school and career - Breaking the path of being a traditional dancer in a company to freelancing and teaching - Pros and Cons of discipline in dancing and sacrifices in the process - Learning to speak up and standing her ground along her journey -Redefining happiness And we end this episode with Mel's confession revolving around dating, sugar daddies, NYC and universe timing that you don't want to miss! Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. -------------------------------------------------------------- About Melanie Ramos: Melanie is a professional dancer, choreographer and fitness trainer at P.volve. Originally from Miami, Florida, Melanie moved to New York to attend SUNY Purchase College to receive her BFA in Dance. Now living in NY for 8 years, she continues to work as a freelancer in the dance industry as a contemporary ballet choreographer while pursuing a full time job at P.volve as a trainer teaching at their NYC studio, filming workouts for their on demand platform and leading new teacher trainings at the NYC studio to ensure that the P.volve method delivery meets their top-quality standards. https://linktr.ee/melanieramosss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This episode features Stephanie Rommelt, the director and founder of Her Studio New York, which is a creative agency connecting upcoming brands with emerging creatives to build conceptual imagery. We dive deeper into Stephanie's story and discuss the following topics: -What her marketing experience in FIT taught her Finding her values and interests in sustainability, diversity and community - Being self reliant and determined in running her business Her Studio New York Balancing work and mental wellbeing - Not separating her business and her personal life Finding happiness in the little things -Where her groundedness stems from Power of manifestation and visualization Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. About Stephanie Rommelt: Stephanie Rommelt is the creative director, producer and founder of Her Studio New York, led by emerging creatives based in NYC offering full-service photo and video shoots. The agency provides content creation and marketing catering to the rise of women owned-businesses while capturing self-discovery and sharing our stories through authentic imagery. About Her Studio New York: We believe that when women work together, incredible things happen. We are building an inclusive network of photographers, stylists, branding specialists, aspiring art directors, talent, and everything in between. Our mission is centered on amplifying voices by diversifying representation in and behind content creation. Work with us or start planning your shoot: https://bit.ly/3Fjy82T --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Season 8 of The City Confessions kicks off with Ilana Dunn, the host of the podcast Seeing Other People and her mission is to help you feel less alone and more empowered in your dating life. From one podcast host to another, we dive into a conversation revolving around the reality of dating in NYC. Other topics that we discuss include: - Ilana's dating history background and opening up about her past experience - How and why she started her podcast Seeing Other People and the moment she decided to pursue her podcast full-time - Her experience working at Hinge: her number rule working there, what she learned and asking her audience for help and advice after a breakup - Balancing work and personal life (prioritizing mental health) - Biggest lesson from dating stems from communication and importance of "if you don't ask, you don't get" - Differences between man and woman's brain: processing things differently, emotions vs logic - Ilana's city confession: not being as confident as she may appear - New York City fire round questions and Never have I ever dating edition Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. About Ilana Dunn: Ilana Dunn is a Millennial and Gen Z Dating Expert, Content Creator, and host of the podcast Seeing Other People where she helps people feel less alone and more empowered in their dating lives. After a two-year stint as Hinge Lead Content Creator, Ilana created Seeing Other People to help daters all over the world overcome the challenges they're facing so they can find the relationship they're looking for and have the tools to make it last. Links: @seeingotherpeople IG and the Apple Podcasts page! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Welcome to Season 8 of The City Confessions! I am back with a solo episode, and updating all of you on my biggest life updates with a huge surprising announcement. I am finally ready to share that I AM PREGNANT! Since the closing of season 7, I have kept quiet about everything going on in my life as I needed time to digest the news myself. I talk more about the last three months including: Why I've kept my pregnancy a secret, not following the traditional route of marriage and relationships, how I met my partner and celebrating this unexpected, but exciting and beautiful journey Details regarding my pregnancy journey thus far (first trimester symptoms, feelings, hormonal changes, etc) How I'm feeling now, the moment I decided to finally celebrate and talk about it openly Mourning old identity and version of my old life and making room for this new life ahead Confession: Being scared of the future but embracing changes and motherhood Thank you for listening and supporting me! You can also follow me on Instagram as I'll be updating you all on my pregnancy journey now that the news is out. www.instagram.com/mariann_yip Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This episode is the 150th episode and the last episode of Season 8 of The City Confessions! This is a solo episode featuring me, your host Mariann Yip. I open up about what I'm currently going through by offering insight and advice on how to weather out the storms. I also reveal my technique of seeing life as a movie script as a healing tool to restore power back into your life. I advocate for mental health and explain why I'll be taking time for myself to take care of her mental well being and emotional health. Please share this with a friend who might be going through a rough patch and please use this episode as a reminder that it's okay to rest and to put yourself first. Thank you for all your support and I'll see you on other side when Season 8 premiers later this year. Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is emerging American Pop Singer/ Songwriter based in NYC and DC, Marilyn Hucek. In this episode, we talk about her pursuing her dream as a music artist and her rebirth and rediscovery for her passion. The topics we cover include: – Marilyn Hucek's internal struggle of wanting to be a singer but not thinking it was possible – Auditioning for the Voice without anybody knowing (why she kept it a secret and what she learned from it) – The moment she decided to follow her dreams (how covid pushed her to be an artist, struggling with personal family matters, overcoming fears and insecurities) – Asking for help and tapping into her network – Being Her own fan and cheerleader – Behind the scenes: creative process, releasing a song, booking concerts – Confession about funding and believing in herself If you are available on June 27, definitely check out Marilyn Huckek's show at Mercury Lounge. Tickets can be found here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00005CA2059F5596 ABOUT MARILYN HUCKEK: Marilyn Hucek, is an American-Chilean pop singer-songwriter. Born in Washington D.C., Marilyn currently resides in New York City. After dreaming of being a pop star since before she can remember, Marilyn auditioned for The Voice with hopes of finally starting her career. After not securing a spot on the TV show, Marilyn had all but lost hope in a career as an artist. During the stay-at-home order of 2020 her father, who suffers from Alzheimer's, contracted coronavirus while at a retirement home. In order to cope with her inability to visit him, Marilyn returned to songwriting, which she had used to express her emotions since she was young, and gave life to a special song she dedicated to her father and soon became her debut single. Since then, Marilyn has released several singles and an EP which collectively received hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. Marilyn is currently working on new music. Music, Concert Ticket, Socials: https://listen.marilynhucek.com/profile --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Debora Dorcine, who is a NYC content creator, Youtuber and photographer. We sit down to talk about her journey and story with social media. Other topics include: - What her relationship with NYC is: identity with being an American Haitian (what that means to her and what that means from the world) - Her journey and story with social media: how she got started (teaching herself everything she needed to know with content creation including video editing, photography, etc) - How she structures her days: what her morning routine looks like, why she sets goals and what her personal goals are at the moment - Being an Empath: how she balances that out with taking care of herself - Confession regarding NYC and her love for it Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. Content Creator and Photographer You can find and connect with Deb bellow: https://www.instagram.com/msnerdychica/ YouTube https://youtube.com/msnerdychica Book https://amzn.to/3lhhSaK --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

I am so thrilled and honored to have American fashion designer, Phillip Lim on this week's episode of The City Confessions to talk all about House of Slay, partnership with Diageo and his commitment to amplify Asian voices.  The structure of this episode is as follows: - How Phillip Lim got started in the fashion industry: breaking the expectation of being a lawyer and doctor growing up in an asian family and following his dreams as a designer and creative  - House of Slay: what it is and how it got started (social platform to amplify Asian voices and create a safe and fun community) - Partnership with Diageo: how that came to be and why the partnership makes sense for both companies  - What his Superpower is in House of Slay Comic: protecting family, friends and community - Opening up about stage fright as his confession even though he is a public figure and fashion designer Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. About House of Slay and Diageo partnership: In Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, DIAGEO Partners with Asian Creative Collective, House of Slay to Bring a Sensorial Day/Night Market Experience to NYC From coast to coast, DIAGEO honors the rich Asian diaspora with pop-up night markets in NYC and LA, striving to shape a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. Diageo and its brands Johnnie Walker, Tequila Don Julio, Tanqueray and Smirnoff Pink Lemonade are honoring AAPI Heritage Month by partnering with House of Slay: designers Prabal Gurung, Phillip Lim, designer and creative director Laura Kim, socialite Tina Leung and Ezra J. William; collectively known as the “Slaysians.” The AAPI-founded, fashion-forward collective is united by a single mission: stop anti-Asian discrimination while creating safe, inclusive spaces for underrepresented people from all walks of life. https://thehouseofslay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/houseofslay/ https://www.instagram.com/therealphilliplim/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Alison Hall, a reporter for Insider Edition and Anchor at Law & Crime. In this episode, we dive into what it's really like being a journalist and reporter in NYC, covering breaking news and navigating the media industry.  Alison and I also discuss:  - How she got into journalism and why she moved to NYC   - What it's really like being a reporter and anchor in NYC (including highlights and challenges) - How she carved out a niche for herself at Inside Edition   - Understanding the theory of journalism and the core values of the industry   - Misconceptions of journalists and the challenges of being a reporter   - Overview of her schedule and mastering the skills of being camera ready in 10 minutes   - How she viewed success before moving to NYC and what success means to her today - Being grateful and celebrating the present - Confession involving being alone in the rain in Central Park    Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. ----------------------------------- ABOUT ALISON HALL: Alison is the host of Between Headlines and is a multimedia journalist based in New York City, currently serving as a Correspondent & Producer at America's longest-running national news magazine, Inside Edition. Alison launched the podcast, Between Headlines in Fall 2020, interviewing newsmakers and the people behind today's biggest news stories. Alison's first independent documentary-short ‘Ken's Story' was published online by Canada's largest national newspaper, The Globe and Mail in 2017 to much critical acclaim.  With Inside Edition, Alison has traveled across the United States, telling the stories that people talk about and share. She has covered the biggest stories of the last decade, from the Black Lives Matter protests of 2014 and 2020, to how America is adjusting to the new reality of Covid-19 to serving as a court reporter for the landmark #MeToo cases of both the Weinstein and Cosby trials. Alison is equally versed in legalese as entertainment jargon, having covered award shows, red carpets and the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in England in 2018. Alison frequently appears on the Inside Edition YouTube channel which is the #1 news and politics channel with 10 million subscribers.  Alison has put her passion to work in both the United States and Canada in online, television and documentary mediums, always striving to understand the people behind the headlines. Alison is the co-founder of a charity event, The Challenge for Life, that has raised over $8 million dollars for cancer research in her hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Alison was once named Canada's Top 20 Under 20 and carried the Olympic torch over the Esplanade Riel Bridge helping to kick off the 2010 Winter Olympics. She lives in New York City with her fiance and bernese mountain dog. https://www.instagram.com/alisonhallreporting/ www.betweenheadlines.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Berto Calkins, a Vegan Social Media Content Creator from NYC. Like myself, Berto grew up in the Lower East Side and now resides in Brooklyn, so we have a shared common foundation. In this episode, Berto and I talk about the following topics: - How he started his vegan journey: why he decided to become vegan and what that transition was like - Why having support is important when you're making a lifestyle change -What Berto's friend group and circle is like and how they dine together - How he cultivated a detachment mindset in life which has helped him on his lifestyle change - Showcasing travels on his social media and bringing his audience on his vegan food adventures: how he is impacting the people around him - Opening up about what traveling has done for him - Why he keeps a lot of his private things in life to himself - A city confession that a lot of people don't know but is valid! Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --------------------------------- ABOUT BERTO: Based in Brooklyn, Berto is a vegan food, travel and wellness content creator who has been vegan for over 8 years. Sharing his life observations with a dose of positivity and sometimes humor, he provides his followers with different ways to move your body and accessible vegan food options on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Be sure to tune in for his podcast series, The Berto Calkins Podcast, for a peak into his day-to-day life, and thoughts on the ever evolving world of wellness. He is also a former CPT, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certified. https://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodberto/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5DbX_Kt2qVq038KN_U3WA https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-berto-calkins-podcast/id1539170580 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Kira Jones, the Founder of Cacti Wellness Collective, which is a wellness and productivity platform for ambitious women. In this episode we talk all things related to mindset, productivity and wellness. The topics we discuss include: How and Why Kira Jones created Cacti Wellness Collective Finding What Works for You: morning routine, workout, habits Productivity Tips for Beginners and getting clear about your goals Manifestation affirmation: Universe, show me how good it gets Breaking our routines and cycles to level up How to Reprogram our minds and lifestyles A City Confession from a new New York resident You can all use the code 'CITYCONFESSIONS' for a free month of membership on the Cacti Wellness Collective platform* Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. -------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT KIRA: Kira's wellness journey began in 2015 when she was a marketing undergrad at DePaul University with a full academic schedule, an internship, and two part-time jobs. Working that hard was causing extreme stress and anxiety, so she turned to fitness and meditation as a way to release that pent up energy and calm her mind. In 2019, she set out to combine her business background and passion for wellness & productivity into a blog, Cacti Wellness. Flash forward to 2020, she launched 'Cacti Wellness Collective', an OTT platform for ambitious women who want to take care of business while taking care of themselves. After living in Chicago, Los Angeles, and now- NYC, Kira is passionate about bringing access to innovative, urban wellness trends and practices to the masses across the US and beyond. Website: www.cactiwellnesscollective.com App: www.cactiapp.com Instagram: instagram.com/cactiwellness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Divya Gugnai, the Co-Founder and CEO of Wander Beauty, a serial entrepreneur and a mom of two. As someone who has built several companies and have sold them, we sit down to talk about her journey, what she's learned and where she's at now. Other topics we discuss include: Divya Leaving Corporate Finance World to Being an Entrepreneur: her story and journey Skills and Traits of a Serial Entrepreneur: difficulties and realities of growing and selling businesses  How the idea of Wander Beauty came to be, how she met her Co-Founder Lindsay and the company grew with social media Using Instagram Community as Focus Groups and Taking the consumers along the journey  Truth when it comes to balancing life with being a mom and being an entrepreneur Evolution of Success and Happiness and what how those definitions have changed throughout the years  Her City Confession involving makeup and fire round answers to questions involving NYC Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. About Divya Gugnai: Divya Gugnani, CEO and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty, spent nearly 20 years searching for beauty essentials that could keep up with her on-the-go lifestyle.After earning her B.S. from Cornell University and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, Divya began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs before moving on to private equity and venture capital at Investcorp International and FirstMark Capital. A self-proclaimed ‘accidental entrepreneur,' she later left the finance world after selling her first business, and, bitten by the startup bug, went on to become a serial entrepreneur. After co-founding multiple companies and having children, she found her former beauty rituals tossed to the wayside asshe became more time-starved than ever. Balancing a thriving career and motherhood left Divya applying concealer during her morning subway commute and touching up her lipstick in between meetings in the backseat of a cab. She soon realized that her beauty products and routine weren't made for beauty in motion: There were too many products, an arsenal of “must-have” tools, and products were housed in packaging that was too heavy, bulky, and fragile to take beyond her vanity. She needed products that saved time in her day, space in her beauty bag and that never sacrificed on performance.  Thus, Wander Beauty was born. Launched in 2015 with Wander Beauty creates effortless essentials you reach for every day, wherever you wander. Each essential is co-created with our community and enriched with clean, globally sourced ingredients that work with your skin, not against it. With over 30 prestigious beauty awards, Wander Beauty has a loyal following of celebrities, top journalists, and notable beauty and style influencers. https://www.wanderbeauty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wander_beauty/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Today we are joined by Dr. Lauren Becker, a general and cosmetic dentist based in NYC. Topics that we discuss include the following: • How Dr. Lauren Becker got into dentistry and the moment she decided she wanted to be a dentist • Transition of working for someone else to working by herself, including challenges and highlights of opening her own practice • Realities of working a as a dentist: day to day activities working on patients and behind the scenes of her work • Creating a comfortable ambiance in her office: why she loves her team and her business • Dental and hygiene tips • How her definition of success has evolved over the years • Her city confession involving the love for the theater Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. About Dr. Lauren Becker Dr. Lauren Becker is a general and cosmetic dentist with a wide range of skills and experience in the field of dentistry. Dr. Lauren Becker received her Bachelor of Science degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Binghamton University. Immediately following her undergraduate education, Dr. Lauren Becker was accepted to New York University College of Dentistry where she received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. Lauren Becker has completed a postgraduate residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Lauren Becker returned to her alma mater New York University College of Dentistry to advance her training in implantology, where she completed a 2 year fellowship in the placement and restoration of dental implants. Dr. Lauren Becker lives on the upper east side of Manhattan where she enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael, two daughters, Marlowe and Chandler, and their dog, Herschel. She enjoys traveling, Broadway shows, all things Bravo and Bachelor, and is a Friend of The Pod. http://literallythebestdentistever.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenbecker/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Em Roberts, a content creator, podcaster, and co-founder of Monday Network.  She is an American now living in London, and we chat about her current life and the below topics: - Why she moved to London and what that transition was like - Realities of moving to a new city and finding her footing through networking and patience - What inspired her to start her podcast, The Big Move and why she co-founded Monday Network - Why Em values self development and mental health (in her personal and professional life) - Similarities and Differences in New York and London lifestyles - Challenges and Highlights of her blogging/podcasting career - Defining Happiness and Joy  - Confession regarding her first NYC apartment involving bed bugs and mice and what NYC has taught her  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. About Emily Roberts: Em is a content creator, podcaster, and co-founder of Monday Network.  An American now living in London, she created her style blog, The Lipstick Fever in NYC in 2015 alongside working full-time in adtech.  She's been recognized by The Huffington Post as a top micro-influencer in 2018, as well as The Evening Standard, Elle, and Sheerluxe, and continues to grow her audience and platforms in the UK / EU through content creation and partnerships with her favorite brands (Elemis, French Connection, NARS, and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few).  She built her podcast 'The Big Move' in 2019, inspired by global boss ladies who are making #moves both professionally and geographically.  With guests like Marianna Hewitt, E! Host Zanna Rassi Roberts, and authors like Luvvie Ajayi Jones and Sarah Knight, she is sharing some of the top female founders and entrepreneurs success stories and their 'big moves' to in turn inspire audiences to do the same. She is now also the co-founder of a new podcast network called Monday, a female-led collective aiming to bring together podcasters and listeners around themes of self-development. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-move/id1459351637 https://www.instagram.com/emroberts.m https://www.instagram.com/monday_network/ https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Taylor Fellman, who is the founder of Sh*t You Should Eat. We are recording this episode together in person, and we discus the following topics: - How Taylor founded her brand and came up with the name Sh*t You Should Eat - How we met and the power of energy and intentions - Challenges running and starting her own business - Her unique and funny trip to Burlington involving baby shoes  - Her love for food and confession about olives and chopped liver - Favorite NYC Restaurants - Thoughts on unexpected food combinations and creations and more! About: Taylor Fellman, Founder and CEO of Sh*t You Should Eat Taylor Fellman is originally from Florida and is a nationally-ranked figure skater. She traveled and competed year-round and also danced for The Florida Panthers before heading to college. She studied Hospitality Management and Business and created SYSE in 2022. She's been the biggest foodie practically her whole life and has always enjoyed connecting with people. This is where her passion for creating Sh*t You Should Eat began. SYSE's mission is to inspire positivity and a hunger for new experiences. https://shityoushouldeat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shityoushouldeat/ Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Alexis Wolfe, founder of NYCDateNite, a New York based blog that has become the go-to resource for dating in New York City. We sit down and talk about the below topics: How and why she started her blog: love for food and dating in NYC How she met her boyfriend on Hinge, biggest lesson with dating and focusing on if you like them, rather if they like you Building her community and followers on Instagram: how she structures her day and posting schedule and restaurant visits Realities and difficulties of dating in a city like New York and seeing someone for who they are instead of romanticizing the relationship Struggles with stressing about the future and not living in the present Confession Relating to ‘faking it till you make it' About Alexis: Dating can be a treacherous road, potentially leaving a girl pretty frustrated. On the other hand, dating can also be an amazing time — that is, of course, if you know exactly where to go and what to do. That's why I launched NYCDateNite. NYCDateNite is an ever-evolving repository of the trendiest places to take your date, while also serving as a guide to enjoying a night out with friends, brunch with family, and everything in between. I'm here to help you navigate the maze that is dating, especially in a city like NYC where the choices seem endless (including the wrong choices). At times, you almost want to give up — at least I did. That's why this platform was born. I realized that even if I didn't have control over finding my perfect man, I did have control over where to meet him. So even if the guy wasn't for me, it would never again be a total loss because, hey, at least the food was good. Assembled here are some of my most trusted recommendations to ensure that you're dating both efficiently and enjoyably. You will hopefully find, as I have, that there's no such thing as a failed date if you're equipped with a game plan. https://www.nycdatenite.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nycdatenite/ Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is not from NYC, but is currently in NYC and has many clients in New York. This episode is all about relationships and dating! We are joined by Jacob Lucas, a professional dating coach from the UK and has a popular social media presence of over 500,000 followers learning tips and advice on dating. We sit down and talk all about all things related to dating including: - How he became a dating coach and the psychology of attraction - Should women make the first move? - Sigma Female traits and why it's so unique and rare - Alpha males and ego - Feminine and Masculine energy and traits in relationships - Emotional spiking, poison dripping and Relationship Cycles - Relationship Red Flags and Why Most Relationships Fail - How and Why Anger is a Form of Pleasure - Why Women Can't Change Men and Not falling in Love with Potential - Difficulty for New York Women to Find Love - Secrets to a Healthy, Successful Relationship and a confession you will definitely not expect!  About Jacob Jacob Lucas is Professional Dating Coach who is from the UK and has a popular social media presence of over 490,000 followers learning his tips and advice on dating. Jacob favours a more psychological, analytical approach to dating and has great success in educating many people on how to be successful in their dating lives. Jacob has a firm understanding of social dynamics and the psychology of attraction. His methods of teaching are very effective as his knowledge of human behaviour can be applied to most social situations and he makes it very easy for anybody to understand and learn how to be happy and successful in their love life. Jacob has always had a fascination with social dynamics and the psychology of attraction and in a short time grow very popular for his methodologies of how to become successful in dating. Jacob has had multiple viral videos, with millions of views, of his teachings circulating the internet and has been featured in news articles, live TV appearances and world famous podcasts. Jacob's mantra to finding happiness and success in your dating life is, ‘Education is the key to your happiness' Jacob finds great joy in helping people become more confident and happy and believes love is one of the greatest joys that everyone should have in their lives https://www.jacoblucasdating.com/ Instagram: @jacoblucas101 TikTok: @jacoblucas10 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support