We Are Women

I had such a great time speaking with Yaffa Palti and hearing her journey to becoming the motivational speaker and inspiring influencer she is today. Yaffa spoke about how growing up with 10 siblings and 8 foster siblings created empathy and impacted her growth. We also spoke about choosing what's right over what's easy. The difference between a fixed mindset, versus growth mindset, and of course her views on Instagram boundaries. This episode contains so much valuable information and helpful ideas for growth and happiness, so I'm really excited for you to listen in, learn, and be inspired. @YaffaPalti Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

I had such a great time speaking with Yaffa Palti and hearing her journey to becoming the motivational speaker and inspiring influencer she is today. Yaffa spoke about how growing up with 10 siblings and 8 foster siblings created empathy and impacted her growth. We also spoke about choosing what's right over what's easy. The difference between a fixed mindset, versus growth mindset, and of course her views on Instagram boundaries. This episode contains so much valuable information and helpful ideas for growth and happiness, so I'm really excited for you to listen in, learn, and be inspired. @YaffaPalti Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

I had such a great time interviewing Malkie Knopfler, a comedian, actress & blogger in the Ultra-orthodox Jewish community. Malkie shares her teenage struggles with appreciating her comedic side, & her journey to accepting and embracing herself as a multifaceted human being. Malkie spoke about how she protects her energy on social media, as well as the true definition of authenticity. Malkie also spoke about being a true, accepting, and supportive friend, & how often, things are not black and white. Malkie got very personal during this episode. We covered so much, & I'm so grateful that she shared her story & life lessons for us to learn from. Listen in & be inspired. @the_comic_cook Contact Nechami for a FREE Business and Marketing Strategy session: [email protected] Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

I had such a great time interviewing Malkie Knopfler, a comedian, actress & blogger in the Ultra-orthodox Jewish community. Malkie shares her teenage struggles with appreciating her comedic side, & her journey to accepting and embracing herself as a multifaceted human being. Malkie spoke about how she protects her energy on social media, as well as the true definition of authenticity. Malkie also spoke about being a true, accepting, and supportive friend, & how often, things are not black and white. Malkie got very personal during this episode. We covered so much, & I'm so grateful that she shared her story & life lessons for us to learn from. Listen in & be inspired. @the_comic_cook Contact Nechami for a FREE Business and Marketing Strategy session: [email protected] Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Today's episode features Loren Ridinger who is the the powerhouse business mogul, internet leader and senior executive vice president of internet retailing giants MarketAmerica.com, and shop.com. Loren is also a fashion blogger, beauty and business expert, and internet leader. Loren is a role model for myself and so many other women on how to run successful business with your heart and soul, while making family and friends a priority. Loren joins me today to share her story, as well as offer advice and life lessons she's learned along her journey. Loren shares the story of how she and her husband JR Ridinger, launched a multi-billion dollar empire with neither of them coming from a financially affluent background, just a visionary outlook, mindset, faith, and perseverance. During this episode, Loren talks about the importance of believing in yourself and and of surrounding yourself with people who support and believe in you. Loren also offers advice and valuable advice regarding building a business, and gets into the nitty gritty and not so glamorous aspects of business building. She and her husband believed in themselves, and with the help of family and close friends, who at the time all moved in with them and worked alongside them, built a huge company from ground zero. Loren also shares her the importance of a positive mindset, saying no, building relationships, supporting other women, and valuable advice for female entrepreneurs. @lorenridinger marketamerica.com shop.com Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics Email me with questions, comments, feedback, or for a free breakthrough business session. I would love to help you become more visible and actualize the profits of your dreams: [email protected]

Today's episode features Loren Ridinger who is the the powerhouse business mogul, internet leader and senior executive vice president of internet retailing giants MarketAmerica.com, and shop.com. Loren is also a fashion blogger, beauty and business expert, and internet leader. Loren is a role model for myself and so many other women on how to run successful business with your heart and soul, while making family and friends a priority. Loren joins me today to share her story, as well as offer advice and life lessons she's learned along her journey. Loren shares the story of how she and her husband JR Ridinger, launched a multi-billion dollar empire with neither of them coming from a financially affluent background, just a visionary outlook, mindset, faith, and perseverance. During this episode, Loren talks about the importance of believing in yourself and and of surrounding yourself with people who support and believe in you. Loren also offers advice and valuable advice regarding building a business, and gets into the nitty gritty and not so glamorous aspects of business building. She and her husband believed in themselves, and with the help of family and close friends, who at the time all moved in with them and worked alongside them, built a huge company from ground zero. Loren also shares her the importance of a positive mindset, saying no, building relationships, supporting other women, and valuable advice for female entrepreneurs. @lorenridinger marketamerica.com shop.com Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics Email me with questions, comments, feedback, or for a free breakthrough business session. I would love to help you become more visible and actualize the profits of your dreams: [email protected]

I had such a great time speaking with Debbie Pace, who left the world of journalism after 30 years to focus full time on helping women find their inner freedom and show up truly as themselves. Debbie shares her journey of how she worked to get to the place of joy as her inner child, and how she helps her clients achieve this fulfillment and peace as well. Debbie spoke about respecting your boundaries and letting go of who and what doesn't serve you. She also shares her journey of divorcing her husband and then remarrying him once she discovered her inner blockages which had been holding her back. I'm so excited for you to hear her story, and gain tangible ideas and value of how to work towards fulfillment and show up freely as yourself. @debbieplaceglobal The Show Up Show Podcast Book: The Journal To Freedom Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's interview is with my inspiring friend Dara Kurtz. After being diagnosed with breast cancer at at 42, Dara left her successful career as a personal banker and financial advisor to focus on writing, podcasting, and her blog Crazy Perfect Life. During this interview we spoke about Dara's most recent book, "I Am My Mother's Daughter," where she shares her story and experiences regarding her relationships, and lessons of life, particularly the close relationship she had with her own mother, who passed away from cancer when she was 28 and pregnant with her oldest daughter, as well as the beautiful relationship she now shares with her daughters. We spoke about the life lessons Dara's scare with cancer taught her, true success in life, and how to let go of perfectionism and guilt. Dara's story is sure to inspire you, help you let go of pain and loss, and strengthen the bonds and relationships in your life. FB: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ https://crazyperfectlife.com/ Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Denise Buzy is a real breath of fresh air! During this interview, she shares her story of how she came to adopt 3 beautiful children, and the journey and process that led up to it. When Denise was diagnosed with Endometriosis in her early twenties, she wasn't expecting an easy ride when it came to getting pregnant; but when she found her now husband at age 41, and after giving infertility drugs a shot, she and her husband chose to go the route of adoption, including adopting a child with special needs. With her enthusiasm and love of life, and no nonsense way of expressing herself, Denise shares her journey and the challenges it took to get her family to where they are today. I can't wait for you to hear her story, her obvious love of life, her children, and all humans. Listen in and be inspired. persnicketybride.com persnicketypromotions.com Read Denise's adoption story on correias.com Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Influencer and Instagram Coach Tiffany Cheung was raised in a traditional Chinese home with the mentality of "speak when spoken to," without a voice. Her unexpected pregnancy at age 18 created a lot of conflict with her parents and community. Tiffany was barely making it financially as a young single mom, living off of food stamps, and her minimum wage job. There were times that Tiffany didn't have enough food for herself, yet she always made sure that her child was fed. After a lot of internal mindset shifts, shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, and of course hard work, Tiffany went from $0 to $200,000 income, currently bringing in a multiple 6 figure income! I am so excited for you to hear her story, learn a lot, and be inspired. @tiffanycheung.co Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, & Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's podcast features Danielle LaBiola who started off her career as a lawyer and now runs a business with her 11 year old twin children which focuses on creating and inspiring kindness and happiness, starting from a young age. Danielle joins me tonight to share her journey of choosing law as her career, and why she chose to conduct herself in certain ways contrary to the stereotypical lawyer persona. Danielle speaks about the importance of staying true to yourself and who you are in any profession, disregarding what you're supposed to do or be and being authentic to yourself and embracing your gifts. She also shared the story of her passion, her business called "Crafting Character," the foundation of the secret of life's success, her journey in creating kindness, happiness, and positive character traits in her children, and the importance of including one's children, and bringing them along in your business…We also spoke about how being an imperfect parent is actually the perfect parenting style… and more! This was such an interesting conversation and I can't wait for you to listen in and feel empowered! @crafting_character craftingcharacter.com Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

I'm so excited for tonight's podcast featuring Kamille Richardson. Although Kamille faced the challenge of being blind from birth, it never deterred her from accomplishing her goals and living a fulfilling and rich life. Kamille grew up with the mentality of "I can do anything," and this is the mindset that she passes on to her clients who have recently become blind and who come to her for help on navigating their way around their newfound reality, particularly the digital world and using their phones to connect with their external environment. I am excited for you to hear Kamille's story of what it was like for her growing up blind in a world where most people can see, how she dealt with the challenges that came her way, the messages she wants people to hear, and be inspired by her story. I asked her questions that we all want to ask and Kamille was so gracious and patient and answered all my questions so eloquently and thoroughly. I learned a lot from Kamille and her perspective of living life as someone who has been blind since birth, and I can't wait for you to hear her story, learn a lot, and be inspired. Instagram: @kamillealia FB: Kamille Richardson Website: [email protected] Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's interview is with my very talented friend, singer, songwriter and performer Shaindy Plotzker. Shaindy had been singing for years behind the scenes when a serious incident pushed her to go public and spread her wings. During our interview, Shaindy shares her story of growing up with a sibling with special needs, a topic she's super passionate about, why she decided to create an Instagram account and become more public with her singing, the frightening event that almost changed her life, and her mindset for always staying humble, and recognizing that it's all a gift. @shaindyplotzkermusic Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

When I heard Katie Blanchard's story, I knew I had to have her on the show. Growing up in a loving military family, when it came time for Katie to choose her own career, she continued in her family's path as a military nurse. Alongside raising her beautiful family, Katie put her heart and soul in her career to support the veterans and soldiers. During this episode, Katie shares her story of discrimination that rocked her career and almost led to her losing her life. Katie's message for women of hope, empowerment, and inspiration will inspire you and help you gain the courage to be proactive and change the trajectory of violence for women in the workplace, helping to create a safer environment where women are truly heard. https://www.facebook.com/KatieAnnBlanchard/ Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Andrea Hipps is a licensed social worker as well as a CDC certified divorce coach who, through her future focused approach, helps moms navigate the tricky waters, and often emotional, rollercoaster ride that often accompanies divorce. Andrea's mission is to revolutionize the way divorce is handled. She wants to put an end to high stress divorce families starting with acknowledging on how the individual is co-creating the problem. Andrea shares her own story of divorce, being a single mom, and then the rollercoaster of emotions she went through, and women typically go through, when the "other woman " joins the family. She describes the journey and work it took to get her family to where they are today, a two address families. I'm so excited for you to hear her story and learn practical tried and true methods for achieving inner fulfillment and happiness, leading to satisfaction and content in challenging situations and relations, regardless of whether the other person is involved in the healing, or just you alone. andreahippsdivorcecoach.com Instagram: @andreahippsdivorcecoach FB: Andrea Hipps Divorce Coach Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Jessica Hughes is an inspiration on so many levels. She has experienced some of the darkest times, yet has emerged unscathed and triumphant. Jessica left a toxic marriage as a single mom to 7 beautiful children. After a sexual assault at the age of 18, and repressing her emotions around this traumatic event, throughout the years Jessica experienced heavy addictions, as well as eating disorders, all while putting on a perfect front to friends and family. Jessica shares her story of addiction, recovery, and her road of healing through the therapeutic process of art. She describes how she uses art to express her emotions, thoughts, and feelings, and now teaches others to do the same. @jessicahughesfineart jessicahughesfineart.com theartofyourheart.com Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Sylvia Farbstein is the inspirational mom behind the Brandon Farbstein name, an inspiring mindset and empathy leader who was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism. Growing up, Sylvia never dreamed she'd end up as a parent to a child with special needs. When life proved to have other plans, Sylvia and her husband stepped up to the plate. They became Brandon's cheerleaders, helping to encourage him, and turn the challenge of his skeletal condition into a blessing, his very own superpower. Sylvia shared with me how she and Brandon chose personal growth, along with positive mindsets and meaningful living, to inspire and empower millions of people worldwide. They chose to focus on Brandon's inner power and talents, neither of which are confined or defined by limitations, perceived or otherwise. I'm so excited for you to hear Sylvia's story and journey with her amazing son who has overcome (some of the most) difficult challenges, yet has faced them with positivity and growth. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakbeyondwords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakbeyondwords LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviafarbstein/ Brandon Farbstein website: https://brandonfarbstein.com/ Ten Feet Tall book (by Brandon Farbstein): amzn.to/2E1rl2P Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's interview is with Angela Sette, who worked to overcome her childhood fears of being in the spotlight, eventually becoming her own child's advocate when her daughter was diagnosed with ESES, a rare form of Epilepsy that doesn't allow a person to sleep. Angela uses her painful and challenging journey as a way to create change in the world. With her personal experience and knowledge and years of research of the brain, Angela works as a brain health empowerment coach, as well as through her book, "Opening Our Minds To Our Brains' Potential: Are We Our Our Childrens Teachers Or Are They Ours?" A book about the transformational approach to life, when we keep our minds open to the teachers that present themselves in our lives, especially our children. During our conversation, Angela Angela shares how her daughter's condition affected the rest of the family, how her other children developed and expressed empathy for each other…None of which will surprise you, because when you hear her story, and how she felt and advocated for her daughter, you'll understand exactly where the empathy stems from. angelasette.com [email protected] Instagram @angelasette @visionarymovement Facebook Angela Sette Twitter @AngelaSette1 Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's interview is with my good friend Rivky Itzkowitz. The creator of a size inclusive modest fashion brand, Impact fashion, Rivky has always been pro size inclusivity, female empowerment, and loving and embracing yourself. During tonight's discussion, we touch on different aspects of female empowerment, the balance between strength and femininity, the way the world sees us, destroying female stereotypes, and more. Listen in for thought provoking insights, inspiration, and valuable mindset tips. @Impactfashion impactfashionnyc.com Be Impactful Podcast Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Simona Ksoll grew up in Austria with her mother and step-father and consciously chose to take responsibility for her own her life at the young age of 17, leaving an abusive environment, and bringing her father to court to direct the child support to her. Simona eventually moved to California and established her own life in LA as a successful marketing executive for SONY. A few months after a retreat in Mexico when she listened to her own intuition and calling, she left her cushiony job and moved to Mexico as a life coach, focusing on making her clients dreams a reality. Simona shares her journey, what prompted her life changing decisions, how she worked through her traumatic childhood along with the lessons she learned, the importance of taking ownership over your own feelings and emotions, and how living a fulfilling and meaningful life can be attainable for anyone.

Malky Weingarten is an orthodox Jewish women who had a dream to create movies, and worked hard against naysayers and resistance to fulfill her dream. Malky joins me tonight to discuss how she to got into the film making business and began creating and directing movies, why she's passionate about spreading important messages, removing common stereotypes, and how raising a child with autism inspired her first film. @malkys_media Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Michal Goldfein is a fashion blogger, podcast host, and writer, who, growing up as an only child with her mom and aunt, cultivated her own style and love of fashion. During Michal's third pregnancy, after two healthy childbirths, she suffered a devastating miscarriage. Michal joins me tonight to share her experience and walk me through her thoughts and emotions both during and after her loss. Michal also discusses the importance of having a supportive network of family and friends which helped get her through this experience. With her optimistic orientation and love of life, Michal will leave you feeling hopeful and positive to welcome the future and what life has in store. @thefashiondetour Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's episode features a hilarious mom, comedian, entertainer, and businesswoman Andrea Rappaport! Growing up, Andrea felt different than other kids her age but knew her differences would contribute to her future success. Andrea primarily focuses on comedic content geared for moms, but even so, has a loyal following of women who are not moms yet (myself included) who enjoy her content & love following her! Andrea shared how she got into comedy, challenges she faces along the way, her personal boundaries when it comes to what she shares in her videos, why her kids love being included in her sketches, the importance of finding humor during hard times, and why every woman should make self-care a priority. @theandrearappaport Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's interview is with Cricket Lee, a female tech entrepreneur and inventor, known for developing a commercial apparel fit standard called Fitlogic (which provides an apparel fitting solution that includes body shape applications and online data profile algorithms to enable women to buy online without try- ons and costly returns). During her development period, she has had over 750 stories written about her journey, including cover stories in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Today Show, Forbes, Vanity Fair, and more. Besides FitLogic, Lee holds 72 awards for creative excellence in advertising, including a National Addy Award. During her career, Lee has also created marketing campaigns for British Airways, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, JCPenney, Sara Lee Corporation (Hanes, Bali), Haggar Clothing Company, Warner Brothers and others. During this interview, Cricket shares her journey in creating FitLogic, as well as her new company which is launching next year, Botasci. Cricket shared her knowledge on science and technology developments in apparel, her views on the law of attraction and creating your own reality in business, as well as persevering through challenges that have come her way. We also spoke about the history of fashion in terms of fit, inclusivity, and what she believes it would take to create a consumer centric shopping environment. www.botasci.com @bota.sci @cricketfits [email protected] Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Jaclyn Alterwein joins me tonight to share her story of hope and empowerment through her breast cancer journey. After having stood beside her mother and 2 close friends as a co-survivor during their breast cancer journeys, Jaclyn received her annual mammogram at age 45 and was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer 3 and 1/2 months later, at age 46. During our discussion, Jaclyn talks about why she advocates for women getting their annual mammograms, through her #AnnualMammosSaveLives campaign, why she chose to get a double mastectomy, and shares advice for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Jaclyn also shares her thoughts on the emotional struggles women may have when it comes to being diagnosed with breast cancer, an area which often represents our identification as women. She also discusses the importance of support, and how we can be there for our friends and family members who are suffering with breast cancer. If you are on your breast cancer journey, or are a survivor, and need support, connect with Jaclyn on Instagram @JaclynBrooke23. Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's episode features singer, songwriter, and performer Chanale Fellig/Harrel. Chanale shares her journey from growing up in a chassidic home in Miami, to becoming a worldwide Orthodox singer and performer. Chanale spoke about the the song writing and composition process, how she learned the ropes, and the different challenges that came up along the way. Chanale also shared the daily challenges she faces as a musician, the not so glamorous and heavier stuff that can often come with being a true artist and musician. As an avid Instagram user, Chanale shared her take on instagram, the pro's and cons and social media boundaries. Listen in for entertainment, inspiration, and some things to ponder over! @chanalemusic Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

I met Karina through a mutual friend about a year ago and we immediately hit it off and became fast friends. You know those people who radiate positivity and you just want to hang out with them and learn from them? She's one of those people. Karina Khalife Mass is a jewelry blogger and celebrity jeweler based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Although her family has been in the business for decades, joining the family business was not her original plan. When tragedy struck, just as she was graduating college, Karina switched gears from her childhood dream of becoming a criminal defense attorney, to joining the family jewelry business and rising to success. Please be aware that in this episode we speak about domestic violence, so if this is a topic that's a trigger or unhealthy for you to listen to, please feel free to either fast forward about halfway, or skip this episode and and we'll see you next time! Listen in to hear her story of courage, passion, and the road to success. @detroitdiamondgirl Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

If the name Zelda Volkov sounds familiar to you, it's most likely because you've seen her luxurious line of Zelda Wigs. As a young mom, after sourcing high quality Russian hair, creating a wig for herself, and looking to break up the daily grind, Zelda started her own wig brand, which is now in high demand and sold worldwide. After her divorce, despite making different life choices from her childhood and those she practiced in her marriage, Zelda worked on and achieved a wonderful relationship with both her ex and his new wife. Zelda manages to juggle her business, taking care of her kids, and developed an inspirational life coach program- her passion. Listen in, as in true Zelda fashion, she tells it like it is and candidly shares her inspirational story of courage, finding herself, and her approach to developing and maintaining healthy and long lasting relationships. @zeldawigs @zeldyy Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Tonight's interview is with my friend, Zahra Assar, who was born and raised in Iran. Zahra earned her PhD in bio-physical science from University of Michigan and currently works full time as a scientist. During her lunch breaks and after hours, you'll find her working on captions and modeling as a fashion blogger, (yes you read that correctly!). Zahra has an interesting journey of how she ended up at University of Michigan after traveling and living in different countries along the way. Zahra spoke to me about what she actually does as a scientist on a daily basis, i.e. what her day job actually looks like! Although her hobby as a fashion blogger and science day job may seem like total opposites, Zahra defeats the stereotypical scientist persona and demonstrates how we're all truly multifaceted human beings, with different interests, hobbies, and yes, beauty and brains! Zahra and I discuss the stereotypical scientist persona, her hesitations of becoming a fashion blogger while in the professional field of science, and what it was like growing up in Iran, a male dominated culture. @thezahracoco Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

I'm so excited to have my talented friend, creative director, branding and marketing designer, Michelle Mozes on the show to discuss Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). HG is a pregnancy related condition which affects about 1% of pregnant women. Michelle and I had a candid discussion about what living with HG is really like, the difference between regular pregnancy symptoms versus HG, how people minimize the pain and suffering of women suffering with HG, and what we can do to support our friends and family living with this condition. @michellemozes michellemozes.com Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

In this episode, my friend Tzipora talks about her struggle with codependency and love addiction. You'll hear how she discovered her codependency tendencies in law school during a class activity, which began her journey of becoming a life coach in addition to practicing law. Tzipora shares the struggles of codependency, ways to notice unhealthy codependent behavior, and tools to develop healthy relationships. She also shares how she worked through her codependency, resources she utilized during her journey, and advises others on how to get the help they need to work on overcoming the struggles of codependency. @freetobe_tz Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Brandi Myree was my personal makeup instructor, coach and first mentor when it came to the makeup industry. She's a true role model for women with her positivity, passion, and enthusiasm. Brandi faces life with a fierce spirit that thrives, no matter what life throws her way. Brandi had an interesting career path with a few twists and turns along the way and as many of us do, had her hopes for her family. Brandi married her high school sweetheart, but when the time came for children, life threw some curveballs her way. Brandi shares her struggles with infertility, the importance of having a positive mindset, and ways we can support our friends and family members who are struggling with infertility. @brandimyree Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Many of you know Goldie Felsenstein as a sought after and successful makeup artist who is a top choice for not only weddings and photoshoots all over the tristate area, but is also flown around the world for her talent and skill. Goldie spoke to me about the struggles of growing up feeling different from her friends who were in a two parent family, her passion for makeup as a child, attending makeup school as a 15 year old, achieving financial independence at age 16, and the unusual job she took to pay for her seminary education (Judaic studies post high school). Goldie also shared her drive for education and the effort it took for her to work to support herself through college. I'm so excited for you to hear her story of perseverance, dedication, and success mindset which enabled her to achieve what she has today. @makeupgoldie Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

Shira Rosenbluth is a body positive blogger, influencer, and therapist who, after being put on a diet at age 10, due to the pressures of our thin obsessed society, developed an eating disorder that went undiscovered for 4 years. Eventually, Shira chose to become a therapist, and currently utilizes her own experiences to help others. I really enjoyed getting to know Shira through this interview, and hearing her firsthand experience of healing, as well as relapsing with an eating disorder while in the public eye. Many of us can learn from her advice and recommendations for women and girls with regard to body confidence, and utilize her techniques for achieving a healthy body image and mindset. Instagram and Twitter: @TheShiraRose theshirarose.com 10% of profits from each red lipstick sold is donated to National Eating Disorders Association. Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

We often look at positive, successful people and assume that they're happy and successful because it was given to them, and easy. We sometimes forget that often it's because they set on a goal, worked hard, and didn't give up. Chanie Wassner is a successful clinical pharmacist who has stayed positive, and continues to spread happiness and positivity, non-withstanding some serious challenges and losses on her journey. Chanie shared with me how, while working full time, putting herself through school, and having the sole burden of student loans, her hard work, dedication, and devotion helped her overcome her losses and future challenges. We also spoke about Chanie's perspective and thoughts on the challenge of single women to maintain feelings of worthiness as in a society that values and emphasizes marriage. Chanie advocates how having a purpose unrelated to relationship status is vital to women's feelings of self worth. Listen in and be inspired. @pharmieinthecity Thank you valerisboutique.com for sponsoring this episode. You can find her beautiful and affordable accessories, designed with women of valor and beauty in mind, on her website valerisboutique.com and follow her creative journey on Instagram @valerisboutique. Get 10% off your first Valeri's Boutique purchase with code: Karmela10 Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women's healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics

I'm so excited to launch our first podcast episode with Diana Falzone. You may have heard of her from her days as a journalist on Fox News or seen her articles in Vanity Fair. From the time she graduated college and began working, Diana has fought against gender discrimination to support ALL women. After discovering and being diagnosed with Endometriosis (a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain) after 22 years of suffering with no diagnosis, Diana joined the advisory board of the Endo Foundation and continues to do all she can to spread awareness and education of the disease. Diana unfortunately signed an NDA with Fox News after she left, so she wasn't able to talk about her experience with gender discrimination while at Fox News with me. However as a public figure, information can be easily found online. My Google results showed that after Diana made the brave decision to go public with her Endometriosis diagnosis on the Fox News Website, she suffered gender and disability discrimination, and was banned from taking part in on-air activities at Fox News 3 days after the article was published. Her attorneys argued that the revelation regarding Falzone's infertility, "detracted from her sex appeal and made her less desirable" in the eyes of the "male-dominated senior management of Fox News." Diana and I had an informative and interesting conversation about how she ended up in journalism after majoring in psychology; her experience of living with Endo for 22 years before receiving a diagnosis (and how it usually takes women 10 years before receiving a diagnosis); her experience of living with Endo on a daily basis; finally receiving validation for her pain; and finally, what we can do to support our friends and family who are suffering with this disease. You can find Diana on Twitter and Instagram: @dianafalzone 10% of profits from each purple lipstick sold is donated to The Endometriosis Foundation. Shop on our site to support your fellow Endo sisters. To read more about the causes that we support, head over to our website and click here to join our causes. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok: @karmelacosmetics Karmelacosmetics.com

Welcome to We Are Women, A Karmela Cosmetics Podcast, where women speak their truth and celebrate their victories. We all crave connection. At our core, we all want to feel loved and understood. Hi I'm Nechami, founder of Karmela Cosmetics, a company that produces high performance, natural beauty products and is dedicated to uniting and empowering women through the power of color. This podcast came about as a way to give a voice to ALL women, because we all have stories to share. It's a place where we'll learn about each other and ourselves, dive into important issues that affect us, discover all that we have in common, and make some memories. Each week, listen in as I chat with remarkable women and discuss topics like sexism in the workplace, PCOS, and domestic violence. You may recognize some of their voices but you don't know their stories. Yet. So pour yourself a glass of red and get comfortable! Every night is ladies' night on We Are Women. Credits: Host Nechami of @karmelacosmetics karmelacosmetics.com Music composed and produced by Mickey Hann @mickspianohub