Michal Kurtis is a fashion consultant and content creator who works both sides of the industry—advising brands while building her own platform. She and Rivki talk about the duality of her career, why she stopped accepting free gifts, and the moving target of ambition that keeps her excited to wake up on Mondays. From packing disasters to manifestation moments, this conversation covers everything from business strategy to why success isn't about reaching the finish line

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Michal's IG: @mkurtis

00:00 Intro
04:06 Organic Content vs. Polished Campaigns
09:14 Relatability and Responsible Content Consumption
12:11 Advice for Emerging Brands on Budgets
15:22 When to Stop Accepting Gifts
19:25 The Smoke and Mirrors of Success
25:12 Career Dreams and Product Ambitions
29:52 What's Missing in Fashion
34:31 Style No-Gos and Personal Rules
38:09 The Intuitive Nature of Getting Dressed
41:18 Packing Disasters
44:08 Dressing for Your Personality
46:56 Defining Success and Staying Sparked
49:36 Privilege, Dreams, and Being in the Driver's Seat

Katie Sands is a content creator and TV host who's navigating motherhood while building her career in fashion and media. She and Rivki talk about the reality of being Jewish in the creator space post-October 7th, the complicated world of affiliate marketing, and how becoming a mom changes everything including how you show up at industry events. From dealing with antisemitism to managing three affiliate platforms while raising a newborn, Katie shares the honest truth about trying to have it all (just not all at once).

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Katie's IG: @itskatiesands

00:00 Intro
06:08 Being Jewish in Fashion Industry
09:12 Safety, Visibility, and Wearing Your Identity
17:16 The Pressure of Being Misunderstood
19:48 Motherhood Changes Everything
22:18 Dreams vs. Reality with a Newborn
25:16 Boy Mom Life and Family Dynamics
28:06 Event Fatigue and Energy Management
32:01 Seasons of Life and Priorities
37:19 Platform Strategy and Commission Games
41:33 When Links Feel Too Salesy
45:01 Agency Complications and Transparency
48:17 Defining Success and Happiness
50:56 Comparison, Growth, and Finding Peace

Shiran Melamed is the creator behind @styledbyshishi, where she's built a loyal community of followers sharing her love for luxury handbags, motherhood, and authentic living. From fertility struggles to building a business with three phones and four kids, Shiran proves you really can do it all.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Shiran's IG: @styledbyshishi | TikTok: @styledbyshishi⁠

00:00 Intro
01:04 From Hermès Obsession to Social Media Success
03:55 The First Birkin Bag Rejection Story
07:21 Understanding the Hermès Process
09:32 Beyond the Bags: Motherhood Content
12:23 Going Cold Turkey: No More iPads
15:10 The Reality of Content Creation Work
17:22 Managing Three Phones and Four Kids
20:00 The Pressure of Organic vs. Paid Content
22:35 Shabbat as Creative Reset
29:00 Setting Boundaries with Brand Partnerships
31:47 Aspirational vs. Relatable Content
34:02 Modesty, Authenticity, and Being Yourself
37:16 Choosing Career Over Social Isolation
39:06 Fertility Struggles and Gratitude
43:54 Final Advice: You Can Do It All

Rebecca Minkoff is has been building her fashion empire for 20 years. She and Rivki talk about trusting your gut as a founder, evolving with your audience instead of freezing them in time, and why your career timeline needs to be measured in decades, not years. From going $60K into debt in the early days to learning when to celebrate wins, Rebecca shares the real behind-the-scenes of building a lasting brand while raising four kids and staying true to yourself.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Rebecca's IG: @rebeccaminkoff

00:00 Intro

06:12 Balancing Trends vs. Timeless Design

08:13 Growing Up With Your Brand

11:06 The Reality of Building a Business

14:16 Adapting to the Creator Economy

17:11 The "Superwoman" Myth

20:02 Success, Celebration, and Moving Goalposts

23:38 Being Present vs. Being Productive

27:00 Raising Kids With Work Ethic

32:22 The Fitness Transformation

37:01 Strength Training Philosophy

39:01 Designing as a Woman for Women

41:17 Judaism, Advocacy, and Taking Stands

44:31 20-Year Career Advice & Final Thoughts

Erica is a meditation teacher and creator of the Evolved app who's mastered the art of blending ancient Kundalini practices with modern life. She and Rivki dive deep into what it really means to live intuitively—from regulating your nervous system to making decisions from your highest self instead of your ego. They explore how to balance the masculine drive to achieve with the feminine art of surrender, plus practical ways to deepen your meditation practice beyond just going through the motions. This conversation will shift how you think about energy, relationships, and what it means to truly trust yourself. Plus, they start with a guided meditation that sets the tone for everything that follows.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz| TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Erica's IG: @inkale.exkale

00:00 Intro02:21 Guided Meditation Session11:38 Voice, Chakras & Personal Transformation14:13 Making Meditation Actually Work17:35 Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energy22:11 Spirituality vs. Accountability27:40 How Relationships Change When You Evolve32:05 Tools for Leveling Up Your Perspective34:38 Saying No to Opportunities39:31 From Reaction to Response45:08 Not Taking Life So Seriously48:18 Morning Practice Deep Dive56:07 Closing Thoughts

Liv Judd is a content creator and former magazine editor who covers fashion, beauty, and lifestyle while raising two daughters. She and Rivki talk about parenting in the creator economy, the realities of working in beauty and fashion content, and why getting paid for your work should be celebrated, not criticized.

Liv gets real about the misconceptions people have about content creation, shares her holy grail skincare products and why she's done with people saying certain things aren't "age appropriate." Plus, they dive deep into raising kids who understand social media without losing their intuition.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Liv's IG: @livjudd

00:00 Intro07:08 How fashion journalism evolved from magazines to social media10:29 Three major misconceptions about the beauty and fashion industry12:39 Why we should celebrate when creators get paid, not criticize them14:03 Building relationships with brands through organic content16:25 Essential traits for starting a content creator career23:00 Schools teaching kids to avoid social media careers29:16 Liv's "I've arrived" moment when TikTok exploded in 202034:05 Defining your "why" for being on social media34:47 How visibility changed Liv's relationship with aging38:11 Liv's holy grail anti-aging skincare routine breakdown51:58 Closing thoughts

Eden Grinshpan is a chef, TV personality, and cookbook author behind Tahini Baby, her new vegetarian cookbook full of Middle Eastern flavors. She and Rivki talk about her crazy path from reopening a café in India to getting TV shows and the long process of writing cookbooks.

Eden gets real about imposter syndrome, finally feeling confident after 15 years in food, and why you need to trust your own vision instead of watching what everyone else is doing.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz📌 Eden's IG: @edeneats

00:00 Intro04:44 How recipe development became intuitive over time06:38 Overcoming the fear of cooking on camera12:31 The energy of meeting supporters in person vs. online grinding14:26 Creating a vegetarian cookbook and listening to feedback21:13 Selling shows to Cooking Channel and being ahead of food influencer trends23:34 Honoring heritage while modernizing traditional dishes33:47 Standing confident in your identity and values39:01 Why patience and experience matter more than instant success41:43 Closing thoughts

Cass DiMicco is the founder of Aureum, the accessories brand behind those viral belts and sunglasses you’ve definitely seen. She sits down with Rivki to talk about how she built the brand from the ground up, what it’s like working with her husband, and how her idea of success has changed over time.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Cass’s IG: @cassdimicco | TikTok: ⁠@cassdimicco

In this episode of Kale in My Teeth, Rivki is joined by Liz Kennedy—beauty expert, content creator, and spiritual seeker—for a conversation that weaves aesthetics, authenticity, and wisdom into one powerful narrative.

From skincare routines to spiritual alignment, Liz shares her philosophy on magnetism, confidence, and the rituals that bring us closer to who we really are. This isn’t just about what you put on your face—it’s about how you show up in your life.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Liz’s IG: @lizkennedy | TikTok: ⁠@lizkennedy__

00:00 Intro
04:43 Spirituality, Aesthetics, and Identity
06:20 How to Start: A Beginner’s Approach
08:53 Individualized Self-Care
12:13 The “Olympics of Self-Care” Routine
15:13 Chemical Peels 101
18:44 Daily Skincare Breakdown
25:52 Tailoring Skincare by Concern
30:00 Skincare Tech Explained
35:00 Product Picks & Offsetting Costs
39:02 Honest Moment
41:29 Final Thoughts

Lindsay Weiss is a fashion stylist and content creator known for her effortless style and how good she is at sharing stuff people actually want to buy. She and Rivki talk about getting dressed, posting links, and turning everyday life into a job you love. When you’re being yourself and doing what feels right, it doesn’t really feel like work—and that’s kind of the whole point.

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📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Lindsay's IG: @cocoincashmere

00:00 Intro

00:57 CurrentBody

02:35 Lindsay’s fashion career: from editor to stylist to creator

05:44 Personal style philosophy: undone, layered, effortless

07:04 Linking strategy, affiliate marketing, and conversion

10:59 Creating content that feels natural, not forced

14:20 Daily workflow, motherhood, and staying organized

17:35 Delegation, burnout, and staying close to the work

20:25 Fashion as intuition, and what makes an outfit feel right

23:10 Modesty, styling tips, and recipe-style fashion advice

24:58 Skincare rituals and starting the red light club

27:00 Brand trust, audience loyalty, and knowing your voice

30:05 The mental side of styling and getting dressed

33:00 Building content from real life moments

36:00 Letting go of perfection and loving the work

39:00 Final thoughts

Pia Mance is the founder of Heaven Mayhem, a fast-rising accessories brand rooted in everyday beauty and playful luxury.

In this conversation, Pia opens up about the creative chaos that fuels her business, the grassroots journey from vintage necklaces to viral jewelry drops, and her belief in community-led innovation as the future of brand building.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Pia’s IG: @piamance | TikTok: ⁠@piamance

00:00 Intro
03:17 The meaning behind “Heaven Mayhem”
08:01 Being ahead of trends, not chasing them15:27 Hiring help and overcoming founder guilt
19:32 The worst advice: “Niche down”
24:05 Consumerism, responsibility, and real-time listening
26:39 Pricing for accessibility, not exclusivity
30:15 Staying timeless without becoming trendy
31:36 Copycats, creativity, and constant reinvention
33:10 Talking to yourself = best business strategy
34:14 Dreaming big

Dr. Jason Diamond is a world-renowned facial plastic surgeon best known for the InstaFacial®—a signature treatment that reflects his approach to longevity, natural beauty, and personalized care. In this episode, Rivki and Dr. Diamond discuss the evolution of aesthetic medicine, the emotional side of cosmetic treatments, and why patient trust is the most essential part of any transformation.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Dr. Diamond’s IG: @drjasondiamond

00:00 Intro

03:42 The origins of the InstaFacial

07:55 How fitness and aesthetics connect

12:10 The emotional side of cosmetic work

17:33 Building trust with clients

20:16 Understanding patient goals

23:44 What makes the InstaFacial different

27:29 Aging, longevity, and looking “refreshed”

35:48 Misconceptions about plastic surgery

39:31 Navigating trends vs. timeless looks

46:27 How he maintains balance and energy

49:40 Final thoughts

Aliza Shapiro is a New York City therapist who’s built a practice helping people feel better, think clearer, and stop overcomplicating their healing. In this episode, Rivki and Aliza talk about what makes therapy actually work, how to know if you’ve found the right therapist, and why overthinking your emotions might be what’s holding you back.

They get into high-achieving anxiety, the myth of work-life balance, and how to stop living by everyone else’s rules. This is a conversation about doing hard things, trusting your gut, and learning to feel instead of just analyze.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Aliza’s IG: @therapist_in_nyc

00:00 Intro

02:07 How to Know if a Therapist Is the Right Fit

05:03 The Pragmatic Brain vs. Emotional Mind

07:38 How to Balance Logic and Feeling

09:54 Meditation, Stillness & Yin-Yang Friendships

12:28 Losing Your Compass in the Age of TheraSpeak

14:05 DBT and Holding Two Opposing Truths

15:26 Tough Love: Self-Awareness vs Accountability

18:18 What a 'Healed' Person Actually Looks Like

22:45 High Achievement and Giving Yourself Grace

26:42 Letting Go of Old Goals Without Guilt

29:49 Why Modern Women Struggle to Do It All

31:14 Fun, Family, and the Pressure to Be Everything

35:15 Fitness as a Metaphor for Reinventing Yourself

41:20 Fear vs. Anxiety: How to Know the Difference

44:06 Navigating Competing Value Systems

46:45 Being Present Is More Powerful Than Guilt

47:02 The Rise and Risks of Therapy Speak

52:40 Tips for Emotional Awareness & Intentional Living

Nina Takesh is a celebrated interior designer and entrepreneur whose path from corporate America to celebrity nursery design and luxury interiors is anything but conventional. In this episode, Rivki and Nina explore the intersections of artistic identity, personal sacrifice, and the invisible labor behind curated beauty.

They discuss navigating client dynamics, content creation fatigue, budget prioritization, the rise and fall of design trends, and the secret power of knowing when to stop. This is a masterclass in restraint, integrity, and the creative voice—on and offline.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Nina’s IG: @ninatakesh

00:00 Intro

06:31 Design Philosophy and Signature Style

10:23 Trends vs. Timeless Design

20:54 Challenges of Content Creation

30:58 Client Relationships and Project Selection

39:54 Navigating Client Disagreements

45:06 Designer-Contractor Relationships

48:45 Content Creation Process

52:05 Design Trends In and Out

56:06 Final Thoughts

Content creator Alyssa Lynch joins Rivki for a conversation about navigating the influencer industry with integrity, intention, and emotional intelligence. From finding her voice after leaving acting to building community through IRL events and wellness rituals, Alyssa opens up about perfectionism, burnout, and the quiet power of redefining success in each season.
With humor, honesty, and heart, she shares how she stays grounded in a world that rewards overexposure—and what it really means to live well in alignment with your values.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Alyssa's IG: @alyssalynch | TikTok: @alyssalynch

00:00 Intro

03:23 Defining Success and Personal Fulfillment

09:49 Navigating Criticism and Perfectionism

13:59 Balancing Wellness and Social Media Trends

30:50 Navigating Friendships in the Industry

39:12 The Pressure to Start Your Own Brand

48:34 Final Thoughts

Actress and advocate Emmanuelle Chriqui joins Rivki to talk about life after October 7, reconnecting with her Jewish identity, and navigating Hollywood while staying grounded in her truth. With warmth and clarity, Emmanuelle opens up about spiritual evolution, the importance of sisterhood, and what it means to speak with love in a world clouded by fear.

In this episode, Rivki sits down with Gary Lipovetsky for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a profitable personal brand. From navigating ego and limiting beliefs to dissecting data and redefining success, Gary shares hard-earned insights from growing a creator business with his wife, Valeria. Whether you're an influencer, entrepreneur, or just curious about the creator economy, this episode is packed with honest, practical wisdom.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | Rivki’s TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Gary’s IG: @garylipovetsky

00:00 Intro

05:43 Journey in Content Creation and Business

08:28 Monetization and Personal Development

12:17 Challenges and Strategies in Social Media

15:00 Balancing Passion and Business

21:33 Analyzing Content Performance

28:13 Brand Partnerships and Long-Term Goals

37:15 Live Account Audit

43:10 Content Strategy and Audience Engagement

55:05 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

 In this episode of Kale in My Teeth, Rivki sits down with Adina Schlass, aka The Chef’s Wife. Together, they explore how their bond has shaped their creative journeys and the importance of nurturing connections in both personal and professional realms. Adina shares insights on building a community through food, the role of authenticity in friendships, and how to support one another in achieving goals.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | Rivki’s TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz📌 Adina’s IG: @the_chefs_wife_ 

00:00 Intro

02:50 Content Creation

06:26 Deep Dive into Adult Friendships

10:13 Balancing Career and Personal Life

15:26 Finding Meaningful Friendships

24:20 Practical Steps to Attracting Positive Energy

29:34 Strategizing and Achieving Goals

37:33 Networking Tips and Building Relationships

44:25 Concluding Thoughts

In this episode of Kale in My Teeth, Rivki sits down with Dana Hasson, a content creator, baker and the creator of Homemade ish. Dana shares her story of moving to America as a teenager and how she transformed her passion for baking into a successful brand. They discuss her journey on social media, where she built a community around her love for baking, learned to connect with her audience, and shared her delicious recipes.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | Rivki’s TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Dana’s IG: @danahassonn | Dana’s TikTok: @danahassonn

00:00 Intro

03:06 TikTok Success

06:03 Defining Success and Personal Goals

10:37 Life as an Influencer

13:04 Navigating Social Media Events

15:29 From Fashion Education to Career Fulfillment

17:28 Launching a New Business

24:44 Dream Dinner Guests and Inspirations

26:40 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

In this episode of Kale in My Teeth, Rivki sits down with Coco Schiffer celebrity stylist and content creator for a conversation about building a fashion career from the ground up.

From managing to styling celebrities in NYC, Coco shares how she turned social media, a capsule wardrobe, and a little bit of chaos into a full-blown business. They talk personal style vs. personality, fashion rules that are meant to be broken, and why belts are the unsung hero of any outfit.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | Rivki’s TT: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Coco’s IG: @cocoschiffer

00:00 Intro

03:44 Developing Personal Style: Influences and Tips

11:09 Capsule Wardrobe: Practical Fashion Advice

20:47 Balancing Stylist and Content Creator Roles

23:47 Creating Authentic Content

26:37 Navigating Social Life in the City

30:59 Avoiding Burnout and Embracing Change

34:29 Fashion Tips and Personal Style