
What does it mean to build a life around authenticity, intuition, and joy—even when it defies expectations?
Ariel Palitz, nightlife veteran, entrepreneur, and former NYC Nightlife Mayor, joins me for a conversation about defiance, self-discovery, and designing a life by trusting what feels good. Growing up in Manhattan, Ariel found herself drawn early to the freedom of nightlife as a place where she felt most alive. From experimenting with PR and music, to opening her own nightclub, to ultimately creating a career at the intersection of community, culture, and advocacy, Arielle’s story is one of resilience, intuition, and flow.
On this episode of Character, Arielle joins me to talk about:
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