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]]> false Rachel Levy Lesser info+632c496d9b71070012d7f84a@mg-eu.acast.com 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a lifes-accessories episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/632c496d9b71070012d7f84a/1714218703780-053b6a8df045575fce56ad0008048d77.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories <![CDATA[Life's Accessories]]> Author Julie Fingersh on Dragonflies, Family Secrets, Love and STAY Author Julie Fingersh on Dragonflies, Family Secrets, Love and STAY Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:23 GMT 32:33 66e8a2f84f38fdc2a5cf90cf true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/stay-love-family-trauma-and-dragonflies-with-author-julie-fi 66e8a2f84f38fdc2a5cf90cf 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a stay-love-family-trauma-and-dragonflies-with-author-julie-fi full 2 14 Author Julie Fingersh came on the pod and shared with Rachel a picture of a dragonfly which is a sign of her younger brother Danny and part of a much larger, intimate, moving and powerful story. It all gets to the story behind Julie's debut memoir, STAY. Julie and Rachel covered a lot in this episode: family and family secrets, trauma, empty nesting, career choices, writing, letting go and staying.


Julie Fingersh is a writer, freelance journalist and author. Her personal essays, editorials, and reporting cover culture, wellness, parenting adult children, cooking, and how to lead a more sane and meaningful life. Julie's work has appeared in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Huffington Post  and more. Her blog is a midlife sequel of an award-winning humorist column she wrote in New York City in her twenties for Billboard Publications.


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]]> Author Julie Fingersh came on the pod and shared with Rachel a picture of a dragonfly which is a sign of her younger brother Danny and part of a much larger, intimate, moving and powerful story. It all gets to the story behind Julie's debut memoir, STAY. Julie and Rachel covered a lot in this episode: family and family secrets, trauma, empty nesting, career choices, writing, letting go and staying.


Julie Fingersh is a writer, freelance journalist and author. Her personal essays, editorials, and reporting cover culture, wellness, parenting adult children, cooking, and how to lead a more sane and meaningful life. Julie's work has appeared in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Huffington Post  and more. Her blog is a midlife sequel of an award-winning humorist column she wrote in New York City in her twenties for Billboard Publications.


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]]> Starting Something, Quitting It and the Scarf that Has Been There All Along with Emily McDowell Starting Something, Quitting It and the Scarf that Has Been There All Along with Emily McDowell Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:19 GMT 32:52 66604d9046cf460012025b07 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/emily-mcdowell 66604d9046cf460012025b07 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a emily-mcdowell full 2 13 Emily McDowell, the founder of Emily McDowell Studios brought along a treasured scarf which she purchased in 2013 just as her business was launching and her greeting cards were going incredibly viral. She told Rachel about her journey from starting an Etsy Shop to CEO of Em and Friends to advisor, thought partner and coach to entrepreneurs. Emily explains on air how she learned so much more about herself from the the things she quitted vs. the things she started, why she defines herself as a recovering CEO and also how she got her money's worth out of a scarf that she wasn't sure she should purchase over a decade ago.


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]]> Emily McDowell, the founder of Emily McDowell Studios brought along a treasured scarf which she purchased in 2013 just as her business was launching and her greeting cards were going incredibly viral. She told Rachel about her journey from starting an Etsy Shop to CEO of Em and Friends to advisor, thought partner and coach to entrepreneurs. Emily explains on air how she learned so much more about herself from the the things she quitted vs. the things she started, why she defines herself as a recovering CEO and also how she got her money's worth out of a scarf that she wasn't sure she should purchase over a decade ago.


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]]> How a Reader Becomes a Writer with Jessica Saunders and Her Kindle How a Reader Becomes a Writer with Jessica Saunders and Her Kindle Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:29 GMT 25:42 66604e5be177f1001284489a false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/jessica-saunders 66604e5be177f1001284489a 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a jessica-saunders full 2 12 Jessica Saunders, lawyer, author and lifelong super reader (she was the kid with the flashlight reading way too late at night as a kid) joined Rachel on the pod and brought along her Kindle. The Kindle has allowed Jessica to read countless books over the years as she wondered if she could write a book. She in fact did just that! LOVE, ME is Jessica's first novel. It was released earlier this year and is a super fun and engaging read. Rachel stayed up late to finish it in two nights. No need for flashlights under the covers now with the Kindle. Listen in and find out how Jess came up with the idea for the book, how she gets it all done and what she is reading and loving now.


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]]> Jessica Saunders, lawyer, author and lifelong super reader (she was the kid with the flashlight reading way too late at night as a kid) joined Rachel on the pod and brought along her Kindle. The Kindle has allowed Jessica to read countless books over the years as she wondered if she could write a book. She in fact did just that! LOVE, ME is Jessica's first novel. It was released earlier this year and is a super fun and engaging read. Rachel stayed up late to finish it in two nights. No need for flashlights under the covers now with the Kindle. Listen in and find out how Jess came up with the idea for the book, how she gets it all done and what she is reading and loving now.


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]]> Eating Ice Cream with Author and Activist Myra Sack Eating Ice Cream with Author and Activist Myra Sack Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:53 GMT 30:21 66604b7eaa134f00126e1acc false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/myra-sack 66604b7eaa134f00126e1acc 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a myra-sack full 2 11 Myra Sack, a writer, coach and activist came on Life's Accessories along with her very own ice cream bowl and special spoon because, as she explains to Rachel on air, "eating ice cream is a spiritual practice." It so is!! Myra is the author of 57 FRIDAYS: Losing our Daughter, Finding Our Way, an inspiring, heartbreaking and also hopeful memoir. She knows a thing or two about spiritual practices, rituals and keeping memory very much alive.


Myra has a BA from Dartmouth College, an MBA in Social Impact from Boston University and is trained as a Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care provider. She serves on the Board of the Courageous Parents Network and is the Founder of E-Motion, Inc., a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure community is a right for all grieving people.


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]]> Myra Sack, a writer, coach and activist came on Life's Accessories along with her very own ice cream bowl and special spoon because, as she explains to Rachel on air, "eating ice cream is a spiritual practice." It so is!! Myra is the author of 57 FRIDAYS: Losing our Daughter, Finding Our Way, an inspiring, heartbreaking and also hopeful memoir. She knows a thing or two about spiritual practices, rituals and keeping memory very much alive.


Myra has a BA from Dartmouth College, an MBA in Social Impact from Boston University and is trained as a Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care provider. She serves on the Board of the Courageous Parents Network and is the Founder of E-Motion, Inc., a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure community is a right for all grieving people.


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]]> A Fairy Dust Bracelet and the Art of Wearing Jewelry with Designer Lee Ann Jones A Fairy Dust Bracelet and the Art of Wearing Jewelry with Designer Lee Ann Jones Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:00:17 GMT 31:02 6658a2be645b2d001242a1e4 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/jewelry-designer-lee-ann-jones-magical-fairy-dust-bracelet 6658a2be645b2d001242a1e4 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a jewelry-designer-lee-ann-jones-magical-fairy-dust-bracelet full 2 10 Lee Ann Jones, the designer behind the Lee Jones Collection, joined Rachel and brought along her fairy dust bracelet, a piece from her very first collection, which symbolizes the women who work tirelessly behind the scenes, orchestrating the magic in their families, workplaces and communities determined to make the world a little better and brighter. And that is exactly what Lee Ann is doing each and every day. She left her 20 year career as a lawyer after taking a metal smithing class as a hobby. When friends were asking Lee Ann to buy the jewelry off of her neck, she thought she might just have a business. Lee Ann and Rachel talk all things jewelry and styling plus how to inject some of that fairy dust into our lives.


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]]> Lee Ann Jones, the designer behind the Lee Jones Collection, joined Rachel and brought along her fairy dust bracelet, a piece from her very first collection, which symbolizes the women who work tirelessly behind the scenes, orchestrating the magic in their families, workplaces and communities determined to make the world a little better and brighter. And that is exactly what Lee Ann is doing each and every day. She left her 20 year career as a lawyer after taking a metal smithing class as a hobby. When friends were asking Lee Ann to buy the jewelry off of her neck, she thought she might just have a business. Lee Ann and Rachel talk all things jewelry and styling plus how to inject some of that fairy dust into our lives.


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]]> Well Loved Dolls and Well Earned BFFs with Christie Tate Well Loved Dolls and Well Earned BFFs with Christie Tate Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:18 GMT 32:32 663ac8dec59e9100136ef831 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/beloved-baby-dolls-and-group-therapy-with-christie-tate 663ac8dec59e9100136ef831 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a beloved-baby-dolls-and-group-therapy-with-christie-tate full 2 9 Christie Tate shares her childhood baby doll, Blue Baby with Rachel on this episode of Life's Accessories. Blue Baby is well loved and that is evident in her tattered appearance. Christie and Rachel discuss why we love things and people so hard even after we believe them to be ruined. Christie tells the stories that inspired her to write GROUP and B.F.F. revealing how and why she can be so open and vulnerable in her writing.


Christie Tate is a Chicago-based writer and essayist. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Pithead Chapel, McSweeney’s, Motherwell, Entropy Magazine, A Perfect Wedding, Together.com, Brain, Child and others. Her debut memoir, Group, published in October 2020 was a Reese’s Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller.


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]]> Christie Tate shares her childhood baby doll, Blue Baby with Rachel on this episode of Life's Accessories. Blue Baby is well loved and that is evident in her tattered appearance. Christie and Rachel discuss why we love things and people so hard even after we believe them to be ruined. Christie tells the stories that inspired her to write GROUP and B.F.F. revealing how and why she can be so open and vulnerable in her writing.


Christie Tate is a Chicago-based writer and essayist. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Pithead Chapel, McSweeney’s, Motherwell, Entropy Magazine, A Perfect Wedding, Together.com, Brain, Child and others. Her debut memoir, Group, published in October 2020 was a Reese’s Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller.


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]]> <![CDATA[Jennifer Cramer Miller's Stolen Ring and Incurable Optimism ]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:39 GMT 32:52 662aa79e7c82d000129be35d false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/the-incurable-optimist-jennifer-cramer-miller-and-a-stolen-r 662aa79e7c82d000129be35d 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a the-incurable-optimist-jennifer-cramer-miller-and-a-stolen-r full 2 8 Jennifer Cramer Miller has been living with an incurable kidney autoimmune disease for over 30 years. She's also been living with incurable optimism. Perhaps this is why when her wedding ring was stolen from her on the first night of her honeymoon, she did not let it get to her. Jennifer shares with Rachel the second wedding ring (a replica of the first one) on this episode of Life's Accessories as well as her journey (because it is A JOURNEY!) through four kidney transplants, living a life she could have never imagined or planned for and so many lessons learned along the way. Jennifer is an author and speaker focusing on hope. Her book, Incurable Optimist received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly. Jennifer serves as a board chair for the Minnesota National Kidney Foundation and as a Donate Life Ambassador.


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]]> Jennifer Cramer Miller has been living with an incurable kidney autoimmune disease for over 30 years. She's also been living with incurable optimism. Perhaps this is why when her wedding ring was stolen from her on the first night of her honeymoon, she did not let it get to her. Jennifer shares with Rachel the second wedding ring (a replica of the first one) on this episode of Life's Accessories as well as her journey (because it is A JOURNEY!) through four kidney transplants, living a life she could have never imagined or planned for and so many lessons learned along the way. Jennifer is an author and speaker focusing on hope. Her book, Incurable Optimist received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly. Jennifer serves as a board chair for the Minnesota National Kidney Foundation and as a Donate Life Ambassador.


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]]> My Mother Taught Me How To Sew with Fashion Designer Jamie Banks My Mother Taught Me How To Sew with Fashion Designer Jamie Banks Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:43 GMT 30:15 66604f2846cf46001202e7e8 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/jamie-banks 66604f2846cf46001202e7e8 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a jamie-banks full 2 7 Jamie Banks has designed for iconic brands including Kate Spade, Shoshanna and Milly. She founded Change of Scenery, a women’s luxury, sustainable Resortwear brand which has been featured in WWD, Vogue, Oprah, InStyle, and more. Jamie brought on the pod a needlepoint piece that her mom gave her back when she was a teenager and was first learning how to sew. She keeps this very special accessory with her when designing new collections and lines and Jamie recognizes her mom as her biggest supporter and fan. Jamie and Rachel covered a lot in this episode — the preppy/Gossip Girl era of Kate Spade, how 80s movies taught them a lot, why they are big fans of bikini tops and bottoms sold separately, the old mom bathing suits with the skirts and more.


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]]> Jamie Banks has designed for iconic brands including Kate Spade, Shoshanna and Milly. She founded Change of Scenery, a women’s luxury, sustainable Resortwear brand which has been featured in WWD, Vogue, Oprah, InStyle, and more. Jamie brought on the pod a needlepoint piece that her mom gave her back when she was a teenager and was first learning how to sew. She keeps this very special accessory with her when designing new collections and lines and Jamie recognizes her mom as her biggest supporter and fan. Jamie and Rachel covered a lot in this episode — the preppy/Gossip Girl era of Kate Spade, how 80s movies taught them a lot, why they are big fans of bikini tops and bottoms sold separately, the old mom bathing suits with the skirts and more.


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]]> <![CDATA[Getting On with Linda Levy and Her Mother's Almost Never Found Necklace]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:03 GMT 33:33 66215dcff7dc6900120de6d9 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/getting-on-with-linda-levy-and-her-mothers-almost-not-found- 66215dcff7dc6900120de6d9 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a getting-on-with-linda-levy-and-her-mothers-almost-not-found- full 2 6 Linda Levy wore her mother's charm necklace on this episode of Life's Accessories. It's a necklace that may have never come to be. Tune in to hear the crazy (in a good way!) story about how Linda found said necklace. Linda is the co-author of two health cookbooks that have a sense of humor, and she is the author of A Kingdom of Madness, a dark-but-hopeful, not-funny novel. Most recently, Linda has been writing Getting On, her weekly column on Substack for people who find themselves older than they used to be. Linda offers wonderful insights, advice and more.


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]]> Linda Levy wore her mother's charm necklace on this episode of Life's Accessories. It's a necklace that may have never come to be. Tune in to hear the crazy (in a good way!) story about how Linda found said necklace. Linda is the co-author of two health cookbooks that have a sense of humor, and she is the author of A Kingdom of Madness, a dark-but-hopeful, not-funny novel. Most recently, Linda has been writing Getting On, her weekly column on Substack for people who find themselves older than they used to be. Linda offers wonderful insights, advice and more.


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]]> Jackets, Blazers and Friendship Meet Cutes with Nina Badzin Jackets, Blazers and Friendship Meet Cutes with Nina Badzin Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:58 GMT 33:38 6631838c224e900013dae292 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/jackets-blazers-and-friendship-meet-cutes-with-nina-badzin 6631838c224e900013dae292 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a jackets-blazers-and-friendship-meet-cutes-with-nina-badzin full 2 5 In this crossover episode of Life's Accessories and Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, Rachel is joined by Nina Badzin, podcast host, writer, writer instructor, friendship and seasoned blazer enthusiast. Nina wore a blazer for this recording, and she has a lot to say about blazers, jackets and of course friendship. Rachel shares a story of a friendship meet cute with a life long BFF that has to do with...a jacket. It always comes back to the outfit! Rachel and Nina go deep on friendship meet cutes plus Nina offers tips on how to start a new friendship, take it to the next level and how and why friendships may change over time. Tune in for all of this and more.


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]]> In this crossover episode of Life's Accessories and Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, Rachel is joined by Nina Badzin, podcast host, writer, writer instructor, friendship and seasoned blazer enthusiast. Nina wore a blazer for this recording, and she has a lot to say about blazers, jackets and of course friendship. Rachel shares a story of a friendship meet cute with a life long BFF that has to do with...a jacket. It always comes back to the outfit! Rachel and Nina go deep on friendship meet cutes plus Nina offers tips on how to start a new friendship, take it to the next level and how and why friendships may change over time. Tune in for all of this and more.


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]]> <![CDATA[It's All About the Stack: Beetle and Magnolia's Melissa Ross and Her Mother's Grownup Ring]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:50 GMT 30:49 661838abeef74500152aa0ed false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/its-all-about-the-stack-beetle-and-magnolia-melissa-ross-and 661838abeef74500152aa0ed 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a its-all-about-the-stack-beetle-and-magnolia-melissa-ross-and full 2 4 Jewelry designer, serial entrepreneur and former blue team captain (from Camp Tapawingo in 1983!) Melissa Ross joined Rachel for this episode of Life's Accessories and shared her mother's sapphire ring. It's a beautiful piece of jewelry but the story behind it is even more beautiful. Melissa tells Rachel how all of her entrepreneurial ventures have led to this moment of running her Maine based jewelry company Beetle and Magnolia. Melissa explains why friendship bracelets are having a moment and how creating custom jewelry can be the ultimate gesture of love friendship.


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]]> Jewelry designer, serial entrepreneur and former blue team captain (from Camp Tapawingo in 1983!) Melissa Ross joined Rachel for this episode of Life's Accessories and shared her mother's sapphire ring. It's a beautiful piece of jewelry but the story behind it is even more beautiful. Melissa tells Rachel how all of her entrepreneurial ventures have led to this moment of running her Maine based jewelry company Beetle and Magnolia. Melissa explains why friendship bracelets are having a moment and how creating custom jewelry can be the ultimate gesture of love friendship.


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]]> <![CDATA[Lindsey Mead's Brass Rat and On Being Any Age (ish)]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:56 GMT 26:46 66102c5cb954f600177237da false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/lindsey-meads-brass-rat-and-on-being-any-age-ish 66102c5cb954f600177237da 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a lindsey-meads-brass-rat-and-on-being-any-age-ish full 2 3 Writer, editor and financial services professional Lindsey Mead came on Life's Accessories and shared her father's brass rat with Rachel. What is a brass rat exactly? Tune in and find out! Lindsey's writing work has been anthologized in a wide variety of print and online sources including Quiet Revolution, Literary Mama and Huffington Post. She edited the anthology On Being 40 (ish) which was published by Simon and Schuster. Lindsey and Rachel covered being 40 (ish), being 50 (ish), what one chooses to write about, what we know now but didn't know then and a whole lot more.


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]]> Writer, editor and financial services professional Lindsey Mead came on Life's Accessories and shared her father's brass rat with Rachel. What is a brass rat exactly? Tune in and find out! Lindsey's writing work has been anthologized in a wide variety of print and online sources including Quiet Revolution, Literary Mama and Huffington Post. She edited the anthology On Being 40 (ish) which was published by Simon and Schuster. Lindsey and Rachel covered being 40 (ish), being 50 (ish), what one chooses to write about, what we know now but didn't know then and a whole lot more.


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]]> Shannon Sarna on Headbands, Evil Eyes and Channeling your Inner Pizza Person Shannon Sarna on Headbands, Evil Eyes and Channeling your Inner Pizza Person Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT 31:36 66020cc2b958550016d58255 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/headbands-evil-eyes-and-channeling-the-your-inner-pizza-pers 66020cc2b958550016d58255 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a headbands-evil-eyes-and-channeling-the-your-inner-pizza-pers full 2 2 Shannon Sarna brought along a fabulous evil eye headband that she purchased on Etsy to this episode of Life's Accessories. Rachel and Shannon discuss all things headbands, evil eyes and Etsy plus cooking, baking, writing and the evolution of Shannon's creative and inspiring career. Shannon is the founding editor of the Nosher as well as the author of Modern Jewish Baker and Modern Jewish Comfort Food. More recently Shannon has been leaning into the pizza side of her identity working alongside chef Dan Richer at Razza Pizza while also helping to lead The Nosher's first ever fellowship for Food Writers and Content Creators to elevate diverse Jewish voices in the food media landscape. Tune in to hear about all of this and more including the latest in food trends. It seems that brulee-ing is having a moment.


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]]> Shannon Sarna brought along a fabulous evil eye headband that she purchased on Etsy to this episode of Life's Accessories. Rachel and Shannon discuss all things headbands, evil eyes and Etsy plus cooking, baking, writing and the evolution of Shannon's creative and inspiring career. Shannon is the founding editor of the Nosher as well as the author of Modern Jewish Baker and Modern Jewish Comfort Food. More recently Shannon has been leaning into the pizza side of her identity working alongside chef Dan Richer at Razza Pizza while also helping to lead The Nosher's first ever fellowship for Food Writers and Content Creators to elevate diverse Jewish voices in the food media landscape. Tune in to hear about all of this and more including the latest in food trends. It seems that brulee-ing is having a moment.


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]]> <![CDATA[When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Julie Satow and A Letter from Henri Bendel's]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:51 GMT 28:00 65e9ee95b26e600016be01c5 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/julie-satow-and-a-department-store-letter 65e9ee95b26e600016be01c5 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a julie-satow-and-a-department-store-letter full 2 1 Award winning author and journalist Julie Satow joins Rachel for the very first episode of season two of Life's Accessories to discuss a letter that was sent to Julie's grandmother in 1958 from the iconic department store, Henri Bendel's. This letter is quite fitting as Julie's latest book When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion chronicles the lives of three fascinating and inspiring women who rose to the top ranks at the height of the glamour in the 20th century world of department stores, which were then places "where every wish could be met under one roof." Julie explains how so much has changed in the word of fashion and retail in the last century but also how little has changed in some respects when it comes to women in the workplace. Julie and Rachel go deep into their own department store shopping days and reveal their love for some of the stores. Think Barney's warehouse sale, Guess Jeans at Bloomingdales and accessories displays at Bendel's!


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]]> Award winning author and journalist Julie Satow joins Rachel for the very first episode of season two of Life's Accessories to discuss a letter that was sent to Julie's grandmother in 1958 from the iconic department store, Henri Bendel's. This letter is quite fitting as Julie's latest book When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion chronicles the lives of three fascinating and inspiring women who rose to the top ranks at the height of the glamour in the 20th century world of department stores, which were then places "where every wish could be met under one roof." Julie explains how so much has changed in the word of fashion and retail in the last century but also how little has changed in some respects when it comes to women in the workplace. Julie and Rachel go deep into their own department store shopping days and reveal their love for some of the stores. Think Barney's warehouse sale, Guess Jeans at Bloomingdales and accessories displays at Bendel's!


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]]> Dreams Do Come True: Lawyer and Entrepreneur Tim Levy and His Prized Putter Dreams Do Come True: Lawyer and Entrepreneur Tim Levy and His Prized Putter Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:08 GMT 29:44 65af11c070552600171fc148 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/dreams-do-come-true-lawyer-and-entrepreneur-tim-levy-and-his 65af11c070552600171fc148 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a dreams-do-come-true-lawyer-and-entrepreneur-tim-levy-and-his full 68 On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Tim Levy. Does the last name sound familiar to you? Well, it should, because Tim is Rachel Levy Lesser's first cousin (and by the end of this episode, Tim is Stephanie's cousin too)! Tim is the owner and founder of Fairways & Dreams Indoor Golf, the premier indoor golf facility in the Philadelphia area. Tim is also a practicing lawyer who advises emerging entrepreneurs. He graduated from Columbia University – where he was co-captain of the varsity golf team – and the George Washington University Law School. Cousin Tim tells the story of how Fairways & Dreams came to be, and gives Rachel and Stephanie the hope and encouragement they need to dream big about their own golf games.


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]]> On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Tim Levy. Does the last name sound familiar to you? Well, it should, because Tim is Rachel Levy Lesser's first cousin (and by the end of this episode, Tim is Stephanie's cousin too)! Tim is the owner and founder of Fairways & Dreams Indoor Golf, the premier indoor golf facility in the Philadelphia area. Tim is also a practicing lawyer who advises emerging entrepreneurs. He graduated from Columbia University – where he was co-captain of the varsity golf team – and the George Washington University Law School. Cousin Tim tells the story of how Fairways & Dreams came to be, and gives Rachel and Stephanie the hope and encouragement they need to dream big about their own golf games.


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]]> International Woman of Many Accomplishments: Tullan Holmqvist and Her Tibetan Turqoise Earrings International Woman of Many Accomplishments: Tullan Holmqvist and Her Tibetan Turqoise Earrings Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:26 GMT 25:04 65ad32620187310016c7cb37 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/international-woman-of-many-accomplishments-tullan-holmqvist 65ad32620187310016c7cb37 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a international-woman-of-many-accomplishments-tullan-holmqvist full 67 Tullan Holmqvist is a rock star. Okay not literally, but she is a writer, actor, and investigator. She's the author of award-winning thrillers and screenplays including The Woman in the Park, and Lacie's Secrets. She's written an Italian TV thriller series, and other essays and stories. As a private investigator, Tullan has worked on global fraud and art cases. Rachel and Stephanie loved getting to know Tullan and learn more about her journey. Of course, the conversation begins with the big reveal about the accessory Tullan has chosen to share; a beautiful pair of Tibetan turquoise earrings which she once gave to her mother, but since her passing, now wears them when she wants to carry a piece of her mother with her throughout the day. Tullan is a wonderful and accomplished human being. Enjoy tuning in to this episode of Life's Accessories.


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]]> Tullan Holmqvist is a rock star. Okay not literally, but she is a writer, actor, and investigator. She's the author of award-winning thrillers and screenplays including The Woman in the Park, and Lacie's Secrets. She's written an Italian TV thriller series, and other essays and stories. As a private investigator, Tullan has worked on global fraud and art cases. Rachel and Stephanie loved getting to know Tullan and learn more about her journey. Of course, the conversation begins with the big reveal about the accessory Tullan has chosen to share; a beautiful pair of Tibetan turquoise earrings which she once gave to her mother, but since her passing, now wears them when she wants to carry a piece of her mother with her throughout the day. Tullan is a wonderful and accomplished human being. Enjoy tuning in to this episode of Life's Accessories.


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]]> <![CDATA[Menopause Maven: An Accessory From Board-Certified OBGYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver's Menopause Toolkit]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:30 GMT 35:31 65ad2c6a9708ed0017c07f29 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/menopause-maven-an-accessory-from-board-certified-obgyn-dr-m 65ad2c6a9708ed0017c07f29 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a menopause-maven-an-accessory-from-board-certified-obgyn-dr-m full 66 You will hear a lot of extremely important information from this week's guest, Board-Certified OBGYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver, who is at the forefront of a menopause movement shining a spotlight on the importance of talking about and treating menopause. Dr. Haver has devoted her career to women's health. Her science-educated approach to demystifying menopause has put her on the map for providing women the tools and resources they need for their menopause journey. Dr. Haver is the author of The Galveston Diet. Her second book, The New Menopause, comes out next month and is available for pre-order now. Dr. Haver's accessory? Hint: a tool from her menopause toolkit. Which one? You'll have to listen to find out!


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]]> You will hear a lot of extremely important information from this week's guest, Board-Certified OBGYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver, who is at the forefront of a menopause movement shining a spotlight on the importance of talking about and treating menopause. Dr. Haver has devoted her career to women's health. Her science-educated approach to demystifying menopause has put her on the map for providing women the tools and resources they need for their menopause journey. Dr. Haver is the author of The Galveston Diet. Her second book, The New Menopause, comes out next month and is available for pre-order now. Dr. Haver's accessory? Hint: a tool from her menopause toolkit. Which one? You'll have to listen to find out!


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]]> <![CDATA[The Graduate's Pen and the Start of Something New: Author Jacqueline Friedland's Tiffany Pen]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:35 GMT 30:27 65232726731c270011530ed9 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/jackie-friedland 65232726731c270011530ed9 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a jackie-friedland full 65 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie were delighted to welcome lawyer-turned-prolific-writer Jacqueline Friedland. Jackie tells the story of how she felt like she was playing "dress up" as she put on her work clothes each day. Hear the story behind what prompted Jackie to settle in to a new career as a writer of both historical and contemporary fiction. Her latest book, The Stockwell Letters, was published in August 2023. Her other three books include That's Not a Thing, Trouble the Water, and He Gets That From Me. Jackie's accessory? A special Tiffany pen which a group of friends gave to her when she graduated from her Masters of Fine Arts program at Sarah Lawrence College, which helped to launch her new career in writing.


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie were delighted to welcome lawyer-turned-prolific-writer Jacqueline Friedland. Jackie tells the story of how she felt like she was playing "dress up" as she put on her work clothes each day. Hear the story behind what prompted Jackie to settle in to a new career as a writer of both historical and contemporary fiction. Her latest book, The Stockwell Letters, was published in August 2023. Her other three books include That's Not a Thing, Trouble the Water, and He Gets That From Me. Jackie's accessory? A special Tiffany pen which a group of friends gave to her when she graduated from her Masters of Fine Arts program at Sarah Lawrence College, which helped to launch her new career in writing.


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]]> Theatre Professor, Costume and Set Designer Kiki Smith and Her Great Earrings Theatre Professor, Costume and Set Designer Kiki Smith and Her Great Earrings Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:39 GMT 31:36 657859bc38c184001676fa74 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/kiki-smith 657859bc38c184001676fa74 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a kiki-smith full 64 Kiki Smith has said that she wants her gravestone to read, "She had good earrings." On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Kiki certainly delivered with a pair of great earrings. Actually, they are more than great, and you'll have to tune in to find out why because they are one-of-a-kind, just like Kiki. Kiki is a professor in the Theatre Department at Smith College in Northampton, MA, as well as a professional costume and set designer. She is also the Director of the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection that was founded 42 years ago by a student and is based there in the basement of the Theatre Building near the Costume Shop. Her book, Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore, documents garments and accessories that are what she calls "real” clothes worn by “real” women for all aspects of their lives. It has developed a focus on the “uniforms” of women’s many roles and jobs.


And, for the first time ever on Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie had a surprise guest join in the middle of the episode recording! Rachel, Stephanie, and Kiki were joined by Paula Deitz, the editor of The Hudson Review. Paula is a writer and cultural critic, and has contributed frequently to The New York Times, The Architectural Review, and Gardens Illustrated. Paula has been a helpful advisor and friend to Kiki and the collection. In fact one of Paula's dresses is in Kiki's new book.


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]]> Kiki Smith has said that she wants her gravestone to read, "She had good earrings." On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Kiki certainly delivered with a pair of great earrings. Actually, they are more than great, and you'll have to tune in to find out why because they are one-of-a-kind, just like Kiki. Kiki is a professor in the Theatre Department at Smith College in Northampton, MA, as well as a professional costume and set designer. She is also the Director of the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection that was founded 42 years ago by a student and is based there in the basement of the Theatre Building near the Costume Shop. Her book, Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore, documents garments and accessories that are what she calls "real” clothes worn by “real” women for all aspects of their lives. It has developed a focus on the “uniforms” of women’s many roles and jobs.


And, for the first time ever on Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie had a surprise guest join in the middle of the episode recording! Rachel, Stephanie, and Kiki were joined by Paula Deitz, the editor of The Hudson Review. Paula is a writer and cultural critic, and has contributed frequently to The New York Times, The Architectural Review, and Gardens Illustrated. Paula has been a helpful advisor and friend to Kiki and the collection. In fact one of Paula's dresses is in Kiki's new book.


Check out Kiki Smith's book, Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore. An exhibition based on many of the pieces in Kiki's book will be on display at the New-York Historical Society in the Women's History Gallery from September 28, 2024-June 2024.

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Darcey Gohring's Birks Were Made for Writing]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:02 GMT 31:16 657724751585de0012da02ab false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/darcey-gohrings-birks-were-made-for-writing 657724751585de0012da02ab 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a darcey-gohrings-birks-were-made-for-writing full 63 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie chat with writer and teacher Darcey Gohring, who shares her must-have and beloved Birkenstocks -- a first on Life's Accessories! Are they shoes? Are they sandals? Does it even matter? They're comfortable, and maybe that is what matters most. Darcey shares her story about being diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown. She wrote about her journey and all the feelings along the way. What's incredible about Darcey, as listeners will hear in this episode, is her gratitude, and how she focused on finding the positives during such a difficult and uncertain time. Darcey is a prolific writer who now teaches online and in-person classes.


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie chat with writer and teacher Darcey Gohring, who shares her must-have and beloved Birkenstocks -- a first on Life's Accessories! Are they shoes? Are they sandals? Does it even matter? They're comfortable, and maybe that is what matters most. Darcey shares her story about being diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown. She wrote about her journey and all the feelings along the way. What's incredible about Darcey, as listeners will hear in this episode, is her gratitude, and how she focused on finding the positives during such a difficult and uncertain time. Darcey is a prolific writer who now teaches online and in-person classes.


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]]> <![CDATA[Bring on the Joy! A Treasured Cufflink Necklace and the Stories of Sami Greenfield's Life]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:08 GMT 30:26 6507a4f461b80400116677a3 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/sami-greenfield 6507a4f461b80400116677a3 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a sami-greenfield full 62 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Sami Greenfield, who is the oldest of four children. Sami's middle name is Joy -- and joy is exactly what she strives to bring through her Sunny Side newspaper column, uplifting social media accounts, and her first book, Bury Me in My Bathing Suit. Her book is a collection of short essays that range from happiness to heartbreak and everything in between, all connected to a greater message about finding bursts of joy. Sami shares with Rachel and Stephanie a special accessory of her father's that she keeps close to her.


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Sami Greenfield, who is the oldest of four children. Sami's middle name is Joy -- and joy is exactly what she strives to bring through her Sunny Side newspaper column, uplifting social media accounts, and her first book, Bury Me in My Bathing Suit. Her book is a collection of short essays that range from happiness to heartbreak and everything in between, all connected to a greater message about finding bursts of joy. Sami shares with Rachel and Stephanie a special accessory of her father's that she keeps close to her.


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]]> <![CDATA[Keep On Truckin' With Peaches 'N Diesel and Her OG Fanny Pack]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:02 GMT 33:42 656a3a1d61088c001211cb9b false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/keep-on-truckin-with-peaches-n-diesel-and-her-og-fanny-pack 656a3a1d61088c001211cb9b 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a keep-on-truckin-with-peaches-n-diesel-and-her-og-fanny-pack full 61 On this very special episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie have so much to talk about with Peaches 'n Diesel, aka Peaches, of Instagram fame. "Unfiltered musings so I can hear myself talk" is how she describes herself. Peaches uses humor to navigate important topics like her own Dateline NBC murder episode, fashion emergencies like cutouts and microshorts, as well as her new life as an empty nester. Her accessory? Well, it's one that has stirred up a lot of controversy on Life's Accessories. It's the fanny pack. Not the belt bag. Not the awkward cross-body bag. The OG fanny pack that has been around since as long as Rachel and Stephanie can remember.


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]]> On this very special episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie have so much to talk about with Peaches 'n Diesel, aka Peaches, of Instagram fame. "Unfiltered musings so I can hear myself talk" is how she describes herself. Peaches uses humor to navigate important topics like her own Dateline NBC murder episode, fashion emergencies like cutouts and microshorts, as well as her new life as an empty nester. Her accessory? Well, it's one that has stirred up a lot of controversy on Life's Accessories. It's the fanny pack. Not the belt bag. Not the awkward cross-body bag. The OG fanny pack that has been around since as long as Rachel and Stephanie can remember.


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]]> <![CDATA[Found on Assignment: Author and Journalist Jo Piazza's Vintage Locket]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:00:08 GMT 33:27 6523286f77886c00117bb44b true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/jo-piazza 6523286f77886c00117bb44b 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a jo-piazza full 60 Jo Piazza is a bestselling author, podcast creator extraordinaire, and award-winning journalist. She has traveled the world thanks to her reporting, and joins Rachel and Stephanie on today's episode to share a vintage gold locket she picked up in Rome. She talks about that specific time during her life when she learned to love and take care of herself more, which set the foundation for the life she lives today. Jo is a prolific podcaster (after you listen to this episode, check out Under the Influence and Too Much Money). She has written twelve books, with her latest, The Sicilian Inheritance, due out in April 2024. Jo is an incredible storyteller (she often doesn't know how the story ends until she writes it), who tells it like it is, with humor and a sharp wit!


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]]> Jo Piazza is a bestselling author, podcast creator extraordinaire, and award-winning journalist. She has traveled the world thanks to her reporting, and joins Rachel and Stephanie on today's episode to share a vintage gold locket she picked up in Rome. She talks about that specific time during her life when she learned to love and take care of herself more, which set the foundation for the life she lives today. Jo is a prolific podcaster (after you listen to this episode, check out Under the Influence and Too Much Money). She has written twelve books, with her latest, The Sicilian Inheritance, due out in April 2024. Jo is an incredible storyteller (she often doesn't know how the story ends until she writes it), who tells it like it is, with humor and a sharp wit!


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]]> Keeping a Loved One Close: NBA Exec Melissa Brenner and a Special Wedding Band Keeping a Loved One Close: NBA Exec Melissa Brenner and a Special Wedding Band Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:36 GMT 32:21 6523288d77886c00117bc384 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/melissa-brenner 6523288d77886c00117bc384 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a melissa-brenner full 59 On today’s episode of Life’s Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Executive Vice President, Digital Media for the National Basketball Association, Melissa Brenner. Melissa has spent most of her career at the NBA — 26 years, in fact! Melissa shares a special accessory from her mother’s jewelry box which she wears often, as it gives her comfort, and makes Melissa feel more connected to her late mother. Melissa shares the story behind the ring, and takes Rachel and Stephanie on her remarkable career journey, from how she started, how more and more women are taking on more leadership roles at the NBA, what it was like to navigate the NBA season during Covid (remember the 2020 NBA Bubble?), to how the NBA connects with fans through hugely-successful digital platforms.


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]]> On today’s episode of Life’s Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Executive Vice President, Digital Media for the National Basketball Association, Melissa Brenner. Melissa has spent most of her career at the NBA — 26 years, in fact! Melissa shares a special accessory from her mother’s jewelry box which she wears often, as it gives her comfort, and makes Melissa feel more connected to her late mother. Melissa shares the story behind the ring, and takes Rachel and Stephanie on her remarkable career journey, from how she started, how more and more women are taking on more leadership roles at the NBA, what it was like to navigate the NBA season during Covid (remember the 2020 NBA Bubble?), to how the NBA connects with fans through hugely-successful digital platforms.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Accessory That Led To More Than Just a Wedding: Cindy Muchnick's Engagement Ring]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT 33:38 6523283a74b8300011844c32 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/cindy-muchnick 6523283a74b8300011844c32 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a cindy-muchnick full 58 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Cynthia Muchnick, who spent much of her career in the field of college admissions, either as an admissions counselor at two universities or as an educational consultant. Before that, she fell into a career as an expert on all-things wedding proposals and weddings, thanks to her love for interesting and creative proposal stories! Cindy's accessory? the engagement ring that started it all. Tune in to fine out more!


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Cynthia Muchnick, who spent much of her career in the field of college admissions, either as an admissions counselor at two universities or as an educational consultant. Before that, she fell into a career as an expert on all-things wedding proposals and weddings, thanks to her love for interesting and creative proposal stories! Cindy's accessory? the engagement ring that started it all. Tune in to fine out more!


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]]> A Clutch Statement: Interior Designer Lisa Kooistra Brings Vintage Fashion to Modern Day Design A Clutch Statement: Interior Designer Lisa Kooistra Brings Vintage Fashion to Modern Day Design Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:36 GMT 27:29 6523282174b8300011843f2d false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/lisa-kooistra 6523282174b8300011843f2d 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a lisa-kooistra full 57 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie had the pleasure of welcoming award-winning interior designer Lisa Kooistra of LK Designs, A Burlington, Canada-based firm. Lisa shared her vintage clutch which was her grandmother's, and has stood the test of time! She shares how her travels keep her inspired and teach her an understanding of how people live. Lisa also provided some reassurance to Rachel and Stephanie that they do not, in fact, have too many toss pillows or throw blankets in their homes, and it is more thank okay for houses to look lived in.


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie had the pleasure of welcoming award-winning interior designer Lisa Kooistra of LK Designs, A Burlington, Canada-based firm. Lisa shared her vintage clutch which was her grandmother's, and has stood the test of time! She shares how her travels keep her inspired and teach her an understanding of how people live. Lisa also provided some reassurance to Rachel and Stephanie that they do not, in fact, have too many toss pillows or throw blankets in their homes, and it is more thank okay for houses to look lived in.


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]]> <![CDATA[An Accessory That's Not For Sale: Writer Diana Bletter's Self Esteem]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:51 GMT 28:36 65232855731c27001153b302 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/diana-bletter 65232855731c27001153b302 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a diana-bletter full 56 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie were honored to welcome award-winning book author, freelance writer, and blogger Diana Bletter. Her accessory? Probably the most important one, that not even money can buy: her self esteem. Diana shares why loving and caring for yourself is so important, and how she has incorporated that concept into her life's work. With a tremendous amount of gratitude, Rachel and Stephanie were able to speak with Diana who lives in Israel. This is a Life's Accessories episode unlike the others, as she shared her perspectives about the war in the region, what she is doing to help soldiers on the ground, how she and her family are coping. Diana is a wonderful human being who has so much love in her heart. Please tune in to hear her story.


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie were honored to welcome award-winning book author, freelance writer, and blogger Diana Bletter. Her accessory? Probably the most important one, that not even money can buy: her self esteem. Diana shares why loving and caring for yourself is so important, and how she has incorporated that concept into her life's work. With a tremendous amount of gratitude, Rachel and Stephanie were able to speak with Diana who lives in Israel. This is a Life's Accessories episode unlike the others, as she shared her perspectives about the war in the region, what she is doing to help soldiers on the ground, how she and her family are coping. Diana is a wonderful human being who has so much love in her heart. Please tune in to hear her story.


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]]> Finding Balance and Harmony With Peloton Yoga Instructor Kristin McGee Finding Balance and Harmony With Peloton Yoga Instructor Kristin McGee Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:12 GMT 30:11 65232802731c2700115386ed false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/kristin-mcgee 65232802731c2700115386ed 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a kristin-mcgee full 55 On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome the wonderful Kristin McGee, a nationally-recognized celebrity yoga and Pilates teacher, speaker, author, and mompreneur. Many of you will recognize Kristin from her Peloton yoga classes, and fun fact, Kristin helped to launch the Peloton yoga platform. Kristin is a big believer in bringing balance and harmony into every day life -- she sure brought it to this episode! Kristin shared a special accessory which includes her mantra which she often shares in her Peloton yoga classes. Tune in to hear all about it!


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]]> On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome the wonderful Kristin McGee, a nationally-recognized celebrity yoga and Pilates teacher, speaker, author, and mompreneur. Many of you will recognize Kristin from her Peloton yoga classes, and fun fact, Kristin helped to launch the Peloton yoga platform. Kristin is a big believer in bringing balance and harmony into every day life -- she sure brought it to this episode! Kristin shared a special accessory which includes her mantra which she often shares in her Peloton yoga classes. Tune in to hear all about it!


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]]> <![CDATA[Grateful Dead Shows, Reptile Zoos, and Novelist Samantha Greene Woodruff's Unbroken (Chain) Beaded Necklace]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:53 GMT 30:26 652327e477886c00117b6879 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/samantha-woodruff 652327e477886c00117b6879 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a samantha-woodruff full 54 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Samantha Greene Woodruff, who found her calling as a novelist after spending much of her career in the business side of media. After leaving corporate life, she pursued various passions including teaching yoga, learning how to play the guitar, cooking, and taking writing classes. Her debut novel, The Lobotomist's Wife, is an Amazon bestseller. Her second novel will be released in the fall of 2024. It's possible in this episode that Rachel and Stephanie gave the green light for the title of this novel AND they were fascinated to learn about Sam's reptile zoo. Oh, and there was an accessory too, because Sam also dabbles in jewelry making. Tune in to hear the story behind her beaded necklace and why she made it!


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Samantha Greene Woodruff, who found her calling as a novelist after spending much of her career in the business side of media. After leaving corporate life, she pursued various passions including teaching yoga, learning how to play the guitar, cooking, and taking writing classes. Her debut novel, The Lobotomist's Wife, is an Amazon bestseller. Her second novel will be released in the fall of 2024. It's possible in this episode that Rachel and Stephanie gave the green light for the title of this novel AND they were fascinated to learn about Sam's reptile zoo. Oh, and there was an accessory too, because Sam also dabbles in jewelry making. Tune in to hear the story behind her beaded necklace and why she made it!


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]]> <![CDATA[What's Old is New: Entertainment-Executive-Turned-Author Rochelle Weinstein and Her Charm-Bracelet-Turned-Into-A-Necklace]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:58 GMT 29:30 64f14d8c19942d0012fe3bdd false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/whats-old-is-new 64f14d8c19942d0012fe3bdd 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a whats-old-is-new full 53 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome entertainment-industry-executive-turned-author Rochelle Weinstein. Did we mention she's a best-selling author? Rochelle is a prolific writer whose titles include What You Do To Me, When We Let Go, This Is How It Ends, Somebody's Daughter, and more. What You Do To Me is Rochelle's latest book, published in October 2023. Rochelle shares an accessory which was creatively transformed from a charm bracelet into a necklace. Tune in and enjoy!


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome entertainment-industry-executive-turned-author Rochelle Weinstein. Did we mention she's a best-selling author? Rochelle is a prolific writer whose titles include What You Do To Me, When We Let Go, This Is How It Ends, Somebody's Daughter, and more. What You Do To Me is Rochelle's latest book, published in October 2023. Rochelle shares an accessory which was creatively transformed from a charm bracelet into a necklace. Tune in and enjoy!


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]]> <![CDATA[A Conversation Piece Like No Other: Barri Leiner's Sand-Charm Necklace!]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:54 GMT 31:44 651c0880ffd2460011de08d2 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/like-sands-through-the-beach-bag-barri-leiner-grants-necklac 651c0880ffd2460011de08d2 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a like-sands-through-the-beach-bag-barri-leiner-grants-necklac full 52 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Barri Leiner Grant, the Chief Grief Officer™ and founder of The Memory Circle. Barri shares the moving story about the day her mother Ellen died in 1993 and about how something unexpected that was found in her beach bag from that tragic day turned into a coveted accessory.


Barri left a career as a publicist, stylist and editor to step into full-time work as a Certified Grief Coach. As she said, “I dabbled in small motherless daughter events as a peer, when I received my yoga teacher training, and knew I needed to make the Circle bigger.”


Barri has studied with the leading names in the grief space including grief certification and education with Claire Bidwell Smith and David Kessler. She combines her writing background and yoga/meditation training to craft a one-of-its-kind way forward in learning to live with loss. She hosts groups and 1:1 sessions bathed in her grief tending techniques.


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Barri Leiner Grant, the Chief Grief Officer™ and founder of The Memory Circle. Barri shares the moving story about the day her mother Ellen died in 1993 and about how something unexpected that was found in her beach bag from that tragic day turned into a coveted accessory.


Barri left a career as a publicist, stylist and editor to step into full-time work as a Certified Grief Coach. As she said, “I dabbled in small motherless daughter events as a peer, when I received my yoga teacher training, and knew I needed to make the Circle bigger.”


Barri has studied with the leading names in the grief space including grief certification and education with Claire Bidwell Smith and David Kessler. She combines her writing background and yoga/meditation training to craft a one-of-its-kind way forward in learning to live with loss. She hosts groups and 1:1 sessions bathed in her grief tending techniques.


Want to learn more about Barri and her upcoming sessions? Connect with Barri Leiner Grant on Instagram or visit her website. Read Barri's beautiful essay I'm Learning to Love What is Left of My Father in Zibby Mag.


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]]> <![CDATA[When Accessories Get Lost, and Life Doesn't Go According to Plan: Psychotherapist and Author Emma Nadler ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:00:03 GMT 30:39 6507a3b5c7bc530011b180a2 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/when-accessories-get-lost-and-life-doesnt-go-according-to-pl 6507a3b5c7bc530011b180a2 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a when-accessories-get-lost-and-life-doesnt-go-according-to-pl full 51 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Emma Nadler, a psychotherapist, author, and speaker. Her memoir, The Unlikely Village of Eden is a funny and hopeful memoir about learning to adapt when life doesn't go to plan. Emma shares a special pair of earrings from her dear friend Kate. Emma shares the triumphs and challenges of caregiving, and how through her work, she explores creative approaches to what can sometimes seem like challenges that can't be solved. Emma is an incredible human, with unmatched perspective.


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Emma Nadler, a psychotherapist, author, and speaker. Her memoir, The Unlikely Village of Eden is a funny and hopeful memoir about learning to adapt when life doesn't go to plan. Emma shares a special pair of earrings from her dear friend Kate. Emma shares the triumphs and challenges of caregiving, and how through her work, she explores creative approaches to what can sometimes seem like challenges that can't be solved. Emma is an incredible human, with unmatched perspective.


PLEASE NOTE: Listening to this podcast in no way creates a client/therapist relationship with Emma Nadler. This is educational in nature. No legal, counseling, or other professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. If you are having a mental health emergency, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also text or call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (within the United States).


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]]> <![CDATA[A Journey of a Thousand Miles and Dr. Matthew Kulka's Seriously Simple Wrist Reminder]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:55 GMT 27:11 64f36f21b155cd0011ec3671 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/a-journey-of-a-thousand-miles-and-dr-matthew-kulkas-seriousl 64f36f21b155cd0011ec3671 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a a-journey-of-a-thousand-miles-and-dr-matthew-kulkas-seriousl full 50 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Dr. Matthew Kulka, a board-certified family medicine physician. His accessory? Something that reminds him to make healthy choices every single day. As the founder of Seriously Simple Steps (S3), Dr. Kulka aims to transform lives by fostering sustainable health and wellness habits. Far beyond fleeting fads or quick fixes, S3 stands as a science-backed transformational approach. It empowers individuals to achieve their weight loss and wellness goals by adopting a series of manageable steps, with the focal point centered on positive lifestyle changes. 


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Dr. Matthew Kulka, a board-certified family medicine physician. His accessory? Something that reminds him to make healthy choices every single day. As the founder of Seriously Simple Steps (S3), Dr. Kulka aims to transform lives by fostering sustainable health and wellness habits. Far beyond fleeting fads or quick fixes, S3 stands as a science-backed transformational approach. It empowers individuals to achieve their weight loss and wellness goals by adopting a series of manageable steps, with the focal point centered on positive lifestyle changes. 


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]]> A Ring Reminiscent of Childhood: Author Brenda Janowitz and the Special Gift From Her Grandmother A Ring Reminiscent of Childhood: Author Brenda Janowitz and the Special Gift From Her Grandmother Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:45 GMT 29:44 64cd7d5fa0dbaa0011a998d9 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/from-old-hollywood-to-a-grandmothers-ring-author-brenda-jano 64cd7d5fa0dbaa0011a998d9 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a from-old-hollywood-to-a-grandmothers-ring-author-brenda-jano full 49 With eight novels under her belt, Brenda Janowitz knows a thing or two about writing. As the author of The Grace Kelly Dress, The Audrew Hepburn Estate, and The Liz Taylor Ring, she also knows a lot about how to incorporate meaningful accessories (and in one case an entire estate) into her writing. On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Brenda shares the very special ring which was given to her by her grandmother. Rachel and Stephanie loved chatting with the incredibly talented, warm, and funny Brenda. Tune in and enjoy!


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]]> With eight novels under her belt, Brenda Janowitz knows a thing or two about writing. As the author of The Grace Kelly Dress, The Audrew Hepburn Estate, and The Liz Taylor Ring, she also knows a lot about how to incorporate meaningful accessories (and in one case an entire estate) into her writing. On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Brenda shares the very special ring which was given to her by her grandmother. Rachel and Stephanie loved chatting with the incredibly talented, warm, and funny Brenda. Tune in and enjoy!


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]]> <![CDATA[Remembering Rachel's Father, Jimmy Levy, and His 1963 Penn Sweater]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:50 GMT 28:58 64f14a5406be510011586e74 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/remembering-rachels-father-james-levy-and-his-1963-sweater 64f14a5406be510011586e74 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a remembering-rachels-father-james-levy-and-his-1963-sweater full 48 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie return to the podcast after a short hiatus, to remember Rachel's beloved father who passed away in August 2023. Rachel talks about her father's final days, their treasured relationship and shares the very special -- albeit itchy -- 1963 wool sweater her father earned his first year at the University of Pennsylvania. You may laugh, you may cry and you may find yourself wondering when vintage collegiate sweaters will come back in style!


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie return to the podcast after a short hiatus, to remember Rachel's beloved father who passed away in August 2023. Rachel talks about her father's final days, their treasured relationship and shares the very special -- albeit itchy -- 1963 wool sweater her father earned his first year at the University of Pennsylvania. You may laugh, you may cry and you may find yourself wondering when vintage collegiate sweaters will come back in style!


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]]> <![CDATA[A Vintage Cinderella Moment: Writer Adele Griffin's Special Dress]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:00:58 GMT 27:06 64c329d88e16bd0011a19b38 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/a-vintage-cinderella-moment-writer-adele-griffins-special-dr 64c329d88e16bd0011a19b38 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a a-vintage-cinderella-moment-writer-adele-griffins-special-dr full 47 On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome prolific writer Adele Griffin. Adele shares the story about the vintage dress she found that she has worn on every birthday since she bought it. No need to tell the story here; you'll have to tune in to listen.


Adele is the author of The Favor, which published in June 2023. She is also the author of books for young-adult readers. She is a New Yorker at heart and enjoys living in Los Angeles (even though it doesn't snow there).


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]]> On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome prolific writer Adele Griffin. Adele shares the story about the vintage dress she found that she has worn on every birthday since she bought it. No need to tell the story here; you'll have to tune in to listen.


Adele is the author of The Favor, which published in June 2023. She is also the author of books for young-adult readers. She is a New Yorker at heart and enjoys living in Los Angeles (even though it doesn't snow there).


Check out Adele's website here, or find her on Instagram @adelegriffin.


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]]> <![CDATA[Why Waste Your Life in a Skirt That Doesn't Fit? Lawyer-Turned-Writer Jenny Leon's Gold Skirt]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:00:42 GMT 32:37 64c182bd8577ee0011389b48 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/why-waste-your-life-in-a-skirt-that-doesnt-fit-lawyer-turned 64c182bd8577ee0011389b48 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a why-waste-your-life-in-a-skirt-that-doesnt-fit-lawyer-turned full 46 Lawyer-turned-writer Jenny Leon tells the story of her gold skirt -- one which pushed the envelope in her conservative law office. Tune in to hear her story and why she believes that wearing a skirt that doesn't fit is a waste of time, a sentiment to how she now looks at her life which is now full or purpose and joy.


Jenny is currently working on a forthcoming memoir about how being diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy led her to reframe motherhood. Links to all her work can be found here: https://linktr.ee/jennyrosenyc. You may also find Jenny on Instagram @jennyrosenyc.


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]]> Lawyer-turned-writer Jenny Leon tells the story of her gold skirt -- one which pushed the envelope in her conservative law office. Tune in to hear her story and why she believes that wearing a skirt that doesn't fit is a waste of time, a sentiment to how she now looks at her life which is now full or purpose and joy.


Jenny is currently working on a forthcoming memoir about how being diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy led her to reframe motherhood. Links to all her work can be found here: https://linktr.ee/jennyrosenyc. You may also find Jenny on Instagram @jennyrosenyc.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Whole World on Her Finger: Novelist and Marketer M.J. Rose's Opal and Diamond Ring]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:00:58 GMT 25:25 64a02402fc25ce0011e2abcb false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/the-whole-world-on-her-finger-novelist-and-marketer-mj-roses 64a02402fc25ce0011e2abcb 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a the-whole-world-on-her-finger-novelist-and-marketer-mj-roses full 45 From a very young age, M.J. Rose knew she would become a novelist, and that had everything to do with the hilarious story (you have to tune in to hear it) she made up about a very special opal and diamond ring which was eventually passed on to M.J. because she loved it so much. M.J. is a New York Times bestselling novelist and the founder of AuthorBuzz.com, the first marketing company for authors. Jewelry plays a starring role in M.J.'s writing, and Rachel and Stephanie loved hearing how a piece of jewelry is central to the characters she develops in her books.


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]]> From a very young age, M.J. Rose knew she would become a novelist, and that had everything to do with the hilarious story (you have to tune in to hear it) she made up about a very special opal and diamond ring which was eventually passed on to M.J. because she loved it so much. M.J. is a New York Times bestselling novelist and the founder of AuthorBuzz.com, the first marketing company for authors. Jewelry plays a starring role in M.J.'s writing, and Rachel and Stephanie loved hearing how a piece of jewelry is central to the characters she develops in her books.


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]]> <![CDATA[She Askeyed and She Gettyed! Shi*t That I Knit Founder Christina Pardy's Gold Bangle Bracelet]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:42 GMT 29:18 64a022633a99660011b06f27 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/she-askeyed-and-she-gettyed-shit-that-i-knit-founder-christi 64a022633a99660011b06f27 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a she-askeyed-and-she-gettyed-shit-that-i-knit-founder-christi full 44 On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie have a wonderful time with Sh*t That I Knit Founder Christina Pardy. Christina started knitting thanks to her mother who taught her everything she needed to know about knitting, purling, and more. Years later, that hobby would turn into a successful business. Christina shares her everyday gold bangle bracelet which is engraved with the letters NANG. What's that stand for? No Asky No Getty. A mantra Christina follows in business and life, which had led to much of her success and her commitment to giving back to the world.


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]]> On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie have a wonderful time with Sh*t That I Knit Founder Christina Pardy. Christina started knitting thanks to her mother who taught her everything she needed to know about knitting, purling, and more. Years later, that hobby would turn into a successful business. Christina shares her everyday gold bangle bracelet which is engraved with the letters NANG. What's that stand for? No Asky No Getty. A mantra Christina follows in business and life, which had led to much of her success and her commitment to giving back to the world.


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]]> Switching Gears: The Bike That Changed Everything for Pam Moore Switching Gears: The Bike That Changed Everything for Pam Moore Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:46 GMT 33:05 64a02065e3019a001143347f false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/switching-gears-the-bike-that-changed-everything-for-pam-moo 64a02065e3019a001143347f 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a switching-gears-the-bike-that-changed-everything-for-pam-moo full 43 In this week's episode, meet Pam Moore, who tells the story about her bike -- which hangs in her garage today (without pedals). There is a new bike (or two or three) in Pam's life, but like many of our life's accessories, she won't part with the OG bike. You'll have to tune in to learn why! Pam is an occupational therapist turned intuitive eating coach, and health and fitness journalist. She lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and two daughters. You can follow @pammoore303 on Instagram.


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]]> In this week's episode, meet Pam Moore, who tells the story about her bike -- which hangs in her garage today (without pedals). There is a new bike (or two or three) in Pam's life, but like many of our life's accessories, she won't part with the OG bike. You'll have to tune in to learn why! Pam is an occupational therapist turned intuitive eating coach, and health and fitness journalist. She lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and two daughters. You can follow @pammoore303 on Instagram.


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]]> <![CDATA[She's No Sally O'Malley, But Stephanie Goldstein Can Kick, Stretch, and Kick! The 50th Birthday Edition of Life's Accessories]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:23 GMT 22:10 646ede2493419d0011a13a89 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/shes-no-sally-omalley-but-stephanie-goldstein-can-kick-stret 646ede2493419d0011a13a89 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a shes-no-sally-omalley-but-stephanie-goldstein-can-kick-stret full 42 She may not be Sally O'Malley, but Stephanie is not afraid to tell her age, because she can kick, stretch, and kick! Did we mention she's 50? On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel turns the tables on Stephanie and interviews her on the day before her golden birthday. They talk about all the feelings of this big milestone, and of course, all the accessories that make such a milestone birthday that much more meaningful!


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]]> She may not be Sally O'Malley, but Stephanie is not afraid to tell her age, because she can kick, stretch, and kick! Did we mention she's 50? On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel turns the tables on Stephanie and interviews her on the day before her golden birthday. They talk about all the feelings of this big milestone, and of course, all the accessories that make such a milestone birthday that much more meaningful!


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]]> <![CDATA[Serial Entrepreneur, Perpetual Designer, and Regular Builder Shane Reilly's Throw Blanket]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:16 GMT 26:02 648b540808d35b0011166512 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/serial-entrepreneur-perpetual-designer-and-regular-builder-s 648b540808d35b0011166512 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a serial-entrepreneur-perpetual-designer-and-regular-builder-s full 41 Shane Reilly is a serial entrepreneur who is inspired by the accessories surrounding her. Shane has had her own interior design firm focused on designing luxury homes in New York and San Francisco. Her first online business, Decorati, was a market place for trade-only interior design brands. Her second online business, Guildery, was a custom fabric and pillow printing business. But wait! There's more! Enter Obshay, a new -- if not the or one of the first companies in the wellness design space. A sculpture that is actually a dumbbell? That's what we're talking about! And we're also talking about the throw blanket that was used as a test for one of Shane's first ventures.


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]]> Shane Reilly is a serial entrepreneur who is inspired by the accessories surrounding her. Shane has had her own interior design firm focused on designing luxury homes in New York and San Francisco. Her first online business, Decorati, was a market place for trade-only interior design brands. Her second online business, Guildery, was a custom fabric and pillow printing business. But wait! There's more! Enter Obshay, a new -- if not the or one of the first companies in the wellness design space. A sculpture that is actually a dumbbell? That's what we're talking about! And we're also talking about the throw blanket that was used as a test for one of Shane's first ventures.


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]]> <![CDATA[It Suited Her for Many Important Occasions: Actor and Writer Dinah Lenney's Bottle Green Suit]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:30 GMT 31:07 6478dee7c08769001169fd2a false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/it-suited-her-for-many-important-occasions-actor-and-writer- 6478dee7c08769001169fd2a 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a it-suited-her-for-many-important-occasions-actor-and-writer- full 40 Dinah Lenney is an actor and writer who tells the story about the time when her mother brought her to an Armani boutique for a custom suit fitting. Turns out this suit has stood the test of time, and was worn on many meaningful occasions in Dinah's life. Tune in to learn more about Dinah's career as an actor on shows including Murphy Brown, ER, and The West Wing, and her career as a writer and memoirist. Dinah is a creative force and the most lovely and warm human being.


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]]> Dinah Lenney is an actor and writer who tells the story about the time when her mother brought her to an Armani boutique for a custom suit fitting. Turns out this suit has stood the test of time, and was worn on many meaningful occasions in Dinah's life. Tune in to learn more about Dinah's career as an actor on shows including Murphy Brown, ER, and The West Wing, and her career as a writer and memoirist. Dinah is a creative force and the most lovely and warm human being.


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]]> <![CDATA[A Timeless Jean Jacket That Stands the Test of Dara Kurtz's Crazy Perfect Life]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:24 GMT 27:57 645ef9da01a21a00119fd68e false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/dara-kurtz 645ef9da01a21a00119fd68e 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a dara-kurtz full 39 Talk about a feel-good episode! Today Rachel and Stephanie welcome Dara Kurtz to Life's Accessories, where they pay homage to Dara's jean jacket, and the staying-power of jean jackets in general. Dara is the author of I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, and Crush Cancer. From her blog, Crazy Perfect Life, to her presentations on how to "Level Up Your Life", Dara tells her story about how a life-changing event transformed how she looks at the world, and how she is able to work with people to find the blessings in their own lives.


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]]> Talk about a feel-good episode! Today Rachel and Stephanie welcome Dara Kurtz to Life's Accessories, where they pay homage to Dara's jean jacket, and the staying-power of jean jackets in general. Dara is the author of I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, and Crush Cancer. From her blog, Crazy Perfect Life, to her presentations on how to "Level Up Your Life", Dara tells her story about how a life-changing event transformed how she looks at the world, and how she is able to work with people to find the blessings in their own lives.


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]]> When Your Kids Prepare to Leave the Nest: Accessories for College Tours and Graduations When Your Kids Prepare to Leave the Nest: Accessories for College Tours and Graduations Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:29 GMT 25:42 646edcb44c5860001230ad59 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/when-your-kids-prepare-to-leave-the-nest-accessories-for-col 646edcb44c5860001230ad59 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a when-your-kids-prepare-to-leave-the-nest-accessories-for-col full 38 As the teenagers in their lives approach important life milestones and prepare to exit stage right (or left) out of their respective nests, Rachel and Stephanie share their views and observations on the accessories that can make or break a college visit or graduation ceremony. Your co-hosts dig deep into this topic (when don't they?) -- from which bags to carry to which shoes work best on grass!


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]]> As the teenagers in their lives approach important life milestones and prepare to exit stage right (or left) out of their respective nests, Rachel and Stephanie share their views and observations on the accessories that can make or break a college visit or graduation ceremony. Your co-hosts dig deep into this topic (when don't they?) -- from which bags to carry to which shoes work best on grass!


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]]> <![CDATA[The Most Versatile Accessory and Outfit Elevator: Fashion Designer Sara Campbell's Ruana]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:25 GMT 29:53 645ef9bd3699f60011d73f65 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/sara-campbel 645ef9bd3699f60011d73f65 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a sara-campbel full 37 What's a ruana you ask? You'll have to tune in, as Rachel and Stephanie welcome the incredibly talented fashion designer, and CEO of her eponymous brand, Sara Campbell. Sara shares her love for the ruana as one of the most versatile accessories that can elevate any outfit (and is a staple in all of her seasonal collections). Sara learned how to sew when she was six years old, and she's never looked back.


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]]> What's a ruana you ask? You'll have to tune in, as Rachel and Stephanie welcome the incredibly talented fashion designer, and CEO of her eponymous brand, Sara Campbell. Sara shares her love for the ruana as one of the most versatile accessories that can elevate any outfit (and is a staple in all of her seasonal collections). Sara learned how to sew when she was six years old, and she's never looked back.


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]]> <![CDATA[She Didn't Leave Her College Dorm Without It: Allison Winn Scotch's Stüssy Hat]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:53 GMT 29:09 645ef9a4a28eb00011b1ede9 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/allison-winn-scotch 645ef9a4a28eb00011b1ede9 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a allison-winn-scotch full 36 Hey college kids and grads ! When you were in college, was there something in your closet that became part of your campus uniform? Something that became part of your identity? For Allison Winn Scotch, it was her Stüssy hat. Allison is a prolific writer, with ten novels under her belt. Also, do you remember all of those "10 Ways to a Better Life" articles we used to read, on basically every subject imaginable? Those were penned by Allison. Rachel and Stephanie enjoyed going back in time with Allison to their college days and talking about how it's just so hard to part with a good baseball cap.


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]]> Hey college kids and grads ! When you were in college, was there something in your closet that became part of your campus uniform? Something that became part of your identity? For Allison Winn Scotch, it was her Stüssy hat. Allison is a prolific writer, with ten novels under her belt. Also, do you remember all of those "10 Ways to a Better Life" articles we used to read, on basically every subject imaginable? Those were penned by Allison. Rachel and Stephanie enjoyed going back in time with Allison to their college days and talking about how it's just so hard to part with a good baseball cap.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Mother of "Mommy Bloggers" Jill Smokler and A Year of Blog Posts]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:19 GMT 25:08 645ef987c7168c00111665de false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/jill-smokler 645ef987c7168c00111665de 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a jill-smokler full 35 New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Jill Smokler joins Rachel and Stephanie on today's episode of Life's Accessories. Jill was one of the first "mommy bloggers" who became known for her Webby Award-winning blog, Scary Mommy, which became a chronicle of Jill's stay-at-home days with her children. Her accessory of choice? A book which is the compilation of her first year of Scary Mommy blog posts. Rachel and Stephanie learn about Jill's journey beyond Scary Mommy, into her latest venture, She's Got Issues (who doesn't?)!


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]]> New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Jill Smokler joins Rachel and Stephanie on today's episode of Life's Accessories. Jill was one of the first "mommy bloggers" who became known for her Webby Award-winning blog, Scary Mommy, which became a chronicle of Jill's stay-at-home days with her children. Her accessory of choice? A book which is the compilation of her first year of Scary Mommy blog posts. Rachel and Stephanie learn about Jill's journey beyond Scary Mommy, into her latest venture, She's Got Issues (who doesn't?)!


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]]> Triple-Heart-Chai: The Only Necklace Entrepreneur Stacy Madison Needs Triple-Heart-Chai: The Only Necklace Entrepreneur Stacy Madison Needs Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:38 GMT 30:05 643c24da817a660010554332 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/triple-heart-chai-the-only-necklace-entrepreneur-stacy-madis 643c24da817a660010554332 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a triple-heart-chai-the-only-necklace-entrepreneur-stacy-madis full 34 On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome entrepreneur Stacy Madison. Ever heard of Stacy's Pita Chips? That was a rhetorical question; of course you have. It's that Stacy! There's really only one necklace you'll probably ever see around Stacy's neck, a symbol for her family and her life. Stacy shares the incredible stories of how her business ventures came to be, including her latest -- BeBOLD Bars.


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]]> On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome entrepreneur Stacy Madison. Ever heard of Stacy's Pita Chips? That was a rhetorical question; of course you have. It's that Stacy! There's really only one necklace you'll probably ever see around Stacy's neck, a symbol for her family and her life. Stacy shares the incredible stories of how her business ventures came to be, including her latest -- BeBOLD Bars.


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]]> <![CDATA[If This Couch Could Talk: The Storied Life Behind Writer Elizabeth Passarella's Ugly Couch]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:09 GMT 34:15 643c2805817a66001055d885 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/if-this-couch-could-talk-the-storied-life-behind-writer-eliz 643c2805817a66001055d885 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a if-this-couch-could-talk-the-storied-life-behind-writer-eliz full 33 Is a piece of furniture really an accessory? Of course it is, and you'll understand why when you tune in to this week's episode of Life's Accessories. Rachel and Stephanie welcome It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway author Elizabeth Passarella. Elizabeth brings the story of that couch to life, and shares the journey that couch traveled throughout its life, and the meaning it holds for Elizabeth and her family.


Elizabeth is also the author of Good Apple: Tales of a Southern Evangelical in New York, which was named one of the best books of 2021 by Real Simple magazine. Her articles and essays have appeared in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Parents, Martha Stewart Weddings, Real Simple, and Southern Living. Elizabeth is also a contributing editor for Southern Living.


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]]> Is a piece of furniture really an accessory? Of course it is, and you'll understand why when you tune in to this week's episode of Life's Accessories. Rachel and Stephanie welcome It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway author Elizabeth Passarella. Elizabeth brings the story of that couch to life, and shares the journey that couch traveled throughout its life, and the meaning it holds for Elizabeth and her family.


Elizabeth is also the author of Good Apple: Tales of a Southern Evangelical in New York, which was named one of the best books of 2021 by Real Simple magazine. Her articles and essays have appeared in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Parents, Martha Stewart Weddings, Real Simple, and Southern Living. Elizabeth is also a contributing editor for Southern Living.


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]]> A Case of Mistaken Theft: Clinical Psychotherapist Meghan Jarvis and Her Two-of-a-Kind Necklace A Case of Mistaken Theft: Clinical Psychotherapist Meghan Jarvis and Her Two-of-a-Kind Necklace Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:00:28 GMT 43:47 643c2b5c8afaa7001185f2b1 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/a-case-of-mistaken-theft-clinical-psychotherapist-meghan-jar 643c2b5c8afaa7001185f2b1 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a a-case-of-mistaken-theft-clinical-psychotherapist-meghan-jar full 32 Sometimes a one-of-a-kind necklace becomes a two-of-a-kind necklace. Tune in to this week's episode as Rachel and Stephanie welcome Meghan Jarvis, a psychotherapist, podcaster, TEDx speaker, and writer. Meghan shares the story of a very special necklace her father gave to her mother. Find out what happens when her father had the necklace re-made at the end of his life because he thought the original necklace had been stolen. Meghan also talks about her mother's jewelry and questions whether it might be haunted.


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]]> Sometimes a one-of-a-kind necklace becomes a two-of-a-kind necklace. Tune in to this week's episode as Rachel and Stephanie welcome Meghan Jarvis, a psychotherapist, podcaster, TEDx speaker, and writer. Meghan shares the story of a very special necklace her father gave to her mother. Find out what happens when her father had the necklace re-made at the end of his life because he thought the original necklace had been stolen. Meghan also talks about her mother's jewelry and questions whether it might be haunted.


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]]> If the Shoe Fits: Author and Screenwriter Jane Rosen Wears Them! If the Shoe Fits: Author and Screenwriter Jane Rosen Wears Them! Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:54 GMT 28:34 64172757cf143d00116548c4 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/if-the-shoe-fits-author-and-screenwriter-jane-rosen-wears-th 64172757cf143d00116548c4 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a if-the-shoe-fits-author-and-screenwriter-jane-rosen-wears-th full 31 Author and screenwriter Jane Rosen has a knack for telling stories through accessories. In her book Nine Women One Dress, a little black dress connects her characters. In A Shoe Story, shoes act as a device to tell a story, chapter by chapter. It's no wonder that Jane chose shoes as her accessory for this episode of the pod. Rachel and Stephanie appreciate that Jane chose shoes as an accessory category, rather than picking just one pair. After all, choosing a favorite pair of shoes is like choosing your favorite child. It just wouldn't be fair to pick just one now, would it?


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]]> Author and screenwriter Jane Rosen has a knack for telling stories through accessories. In her book Nine Women One Dress, a little black dress connects her characters. In A Shoe Story, shoes act as a device to tell a story, chapter by chapter. It's no wonder that Jane chose shoes as her accessory for this episode of the pod. Rachel and Stephanie appreciate that Jane chose shoes as an accessory category, rather than picking just one pair. After all, choosing a favorite pair of shoes is like choosing your favorite child. It just wouldn't be fair to pick just one now, would it?


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]]> <![CDATA[Not Your Grandmother's Necklace: Jewelry Designer to the Stars Sarah Hendler]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:01 GMT 32:57 640382526bcc0500116938be true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/not-your-grandmothers-necklace-jewelry-designer-to-the-stars 640382526bcc0500116938be 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a not-your-grandmothers-necklace-jewelry-designer-to-the-stars full 30 Rachel and Stephanie welcome jewelry designer Sarah Hendler, whose eponymous jewelry line was partially inspired by her grandmothers Ethel and Shirley! Tune in to learn about how grandma Ethel's love of chunky costume jewelry, and grandma Shirley's taste for fine jewelry helped to shape Sarah's jewelry collections. Sarah's chosen accessory is a mainstay of her collection, the 5 Point Pave Spear Tip Collar Necklace, a design which helped to put her on the map. In fact, Kristin Bell wore this necklace from her personal collection during each episode of the Netflix series (hang on, this one's a long title) The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. Did we mention that Madonna wore Sarah Hendler's Single Gemstone Double Shirley Spear Earrings at the 2016 Billboard Women in Music Awards? And by the way, that was the same year when Sarah launched her business.


Sarah's collections are a nod to both grandmothers, as her point of view reflects an appreciation for gemstones, craftsmanship, and uniqueness in each piece. Rachel and Sarah so enjoyed their conversation with Sarah, who very clearly loves what she does and is darn good at it!


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]]> Rachel and Stephanie welcome jewelry designer Sarah Hendler, whose eponymous jewelry line was partially inspired by her grandmothers Ethel and Shirley! Tune in to learn about how grandma Ethel's love of chunky costume jewelry, and grandma Shirley's taste for fine jewelry helped to shape Sarah's jewelry collections. Sarah's chosen accessory is a mainstay of her collection, the 5 Point Pave Spear Tip Collar Necklace, a design which helped to put her on the map. In fact, Kristin Bell wore this necklace from her personal collection during each episode of the Netflix series (hang on, this one's a long title) The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. Did we mention that Madonna wore Sarah Hendler's Single Gemstone Double Shirley Spear Earrings at the 2016 Billboard Women in Music Awards? And by the way, that was the same year when Sarah launched her business.


Sarah's collections are a nod to both grandmothers, as her point of view reflects an appreciation for gemstones, craftsmanship, and uniqueness in each piece. Rachel and Sarah so enjoyed their conversation with Sarah, who very clearly loves what she does and is darn good at it!


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]]> Make a Difference; Have fun. For Actor and Activist Alysia Reiner, Sometimes Words Make the Best Accessory! Make a Difference; Have fun. For Actor and Activist Alysia Reiner, Sometimes Words Make the Best Accessory! Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:44 GMT 33:12 63f840f81a63070011044843 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/alysia-reiner 63f840f81a63070011044843 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a alysia-reiner full 29 In this episode, Rachel and Stephanie welcome award-winning actor, producer and activist Alysia Reiner. Alysia is best known as SAG award winning "FIG" on 7 seasons of Orange Is the New Black. Did you know that Orange Is the New Black was the second series ever streamed on Netflix?! She also played the role of Agent Sadie Deever in Ms. Marvel and she just finished her 5th season as Sunny on Better Things as well as her second season as Kathryn in STARZ’s Shining Vale, and Kiki on The Deuce. Alysia describes herself as an aspiring Buddhist, so for her, tangible "things" mean less to her than the words she lives by each day. Yes, listeners, words can be accessories too! She also talks about her zero waste, ethically sourced womenswear label, Livari where she recycles fashion scraps (think Burberry bags!) to create new amazing pieces.


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]]> In this episode, Rachel and Stephanie welcome award-winning actor, producer and activist Alysia Reiner. Alysia is best known as SAG award winning "FIG" on 7 seasons of Orange Is the New Black. Did you know that Orange Is the New Black was the second series ever streamed on Netflix?! She also played the role of Agent Sadie Deever in Ms. Marvel and she just finished her 5th season as Sunny on Better Things as well as her second season as Kathryn in STARZ’s Shining Vale, and Kiki on The Deuce. Alysia describes herself as an aspiring Buddhist, so for her, tangible "things" mean less to her than the words she lives by each day. Yes, listeners, words can be accessories too! She also talks about her zero waste, ethically sourced womenswear label, Livari where she recycles fashion scraps (think Burberry bags!) to create new amazing pieces.


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]]> <![CDATA[Madonna's Boy Toy Belt and the Juiciest Charm Bracelet with Sisters Ellie and Carrie Monahan ]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:00:41 GMT 42:30 63f840d2cef8ec0011f9df79 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/ellie-and-carrie-monahan 63f840d2cef8ec0011f9df79 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a ellie-and-carrie-monahan full 28 On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome two sisters, Ellie and Carrie Monahan. Ellie shares the "Boy Toy" belt that was part of her Madonna Like A Virgin ensemble (think 1983 MTV Music Video Awards) that she wore for her 1980s-themed wedding rehearsal dinner. Carrie shares the Juicy Couture charm bracelet which, as she describes, represents the aesthetic of her middle school years. While Ellie and Carrie talk about how they fought with each other over clothes and accessories when they were younger, they also share how important family is to them, and how their podcast, "All Each Other Has" (something their mother said to them when they were younger and sometimes bickering) keeps them close. In addition to creating and co-hosting their podcast, Ellie is a television writer. She is a graduate of Yale University where she studied American Civilization. Carrie, a writer, editor, and producer, is a graduate of Stanford University and she received her Masters in Journalism from Columbia University. These two young women are brilliant, introspective so much fun!


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]]> On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome two sisters, Ellie and Carrie Monahan. Ellie shares the "Boy Toy" belt that was part of her Madonna Like A Virgin ensemble (think 1983 MTV Music Video Awards) that she wore for her 1980s-themed wedding rehearsal dinner. Carrie shares the Juicy Couture charm bracelet which, as she describes, represents the aesthetic of her middle school years. While Ellie and Carrie talk about how they fought with each other over clothes and accessories when they were younger, they also share how important family is to them, and how their podcast, "All Each Other Has" (something their mother said to them when they were younger and sometimes bickering) keeps them close. In addition to creating and co-hosting their podcast, Ellie is a television writer. She is a graduate of Yale University where she studied American Civilization. Carrie, a writer, editor, and producer, is a graduate of Stanford University and she received her Masters in Journalism from Columbia University. These two young women are brilliant, introspective so much fun!


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]]> <![CDATA[A Tisket A Tasket and Julie Gerstenblatt's Nantucket Basket]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:28 GMT 37:39 63f840ae6f4cd90011a47984 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/julie-gerstenblat 63f840ae6f4cd90011a47984 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a julie-gerstenblat full 26 In this episode, Rachel and Stephanie welcome author, essayist and lover of all things Nantucket Julie Gerstenblatt to the pod! Julie's debut novel, Daughters of Nantucket, released on March 14, 2023 and it is a not to miss book of historical fiction which examines the live of three fascinating women on the great island of Nantucket during the great fire of 1846. This book promises to be the great beach read of summer 2023! Rachel and Stephanie were thrilled to talk to Julie about (what else!) her Nantucket basket which really is something!! Julie holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her essays have appeared in The Huffington Post and Cognoscenti, among others. When not writing, Julie is a college essay coach, as well as a producer and on-air host for A Mighty Blaze.


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]]> In this episode, Rachel and Stephanie welcome author, essayist and lover of all things Nantucket Julie Gerstenblatt to the pod! Julie's debut novel, Daughters of Nantucket, released on March 14, 2023 and it is a not to miss book of historical fiction which examines the live of three fascinating women on the great island of Nantucket during the great fire of 1846. This book promises to be the great beach read of summer 2023! Rachel and Stephanie were thrilled to talk to Julie about (what else!) her Nantucket basket which really is something!! Julie holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her essays have appeared in The Huffington Post and Cognoscenti, among others. When not writing, Julie is a college essay coach, as well as a producer and on-air host for A Mighty Blaze.


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]]> <![CDATA[Psychologist Kira Bartlett's Cozy Purple Sweater]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT 38:30 63d32731111c540011fc8af5 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/psychologist-kira-bartletts-cozy-purple-sweater 63d32731111c540011fc8af5 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a psychologist-kira-bartletts-cozy-purple-sweater full 25 In this episode of Life's Accessories, a real-life doctor joins Rachel and Stephanie. Psychologist Kira Bartlett tells the story of her cozy purple cardigan sweater and its symbolism related to her career journey. And because this is a podcast about meaningful accessories, they discuss healthy -- and unhealthy -- attachments. Dr. Kira Bartlett is a New York state licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of successful clinical experience with individuals in short- and long-term psychotherapy. Her private practice is in White Plains, New York and Manhattan, New York.


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]]> In this episode of Life's Accessories, a real-life doctor joins Rachel and Stephanie. Psychologist Kira Bartlett tells the story of her cozy purple cardigan sweater and its symbolism related to her career journey. And because this is a podcast about meaningful accessories, they discuss healthy -- and unhealthy -- attachments. Dr. Kira Bartlett is a New York state licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of successful clinical experience with individuals in short- and long-term psychotherapy. Her private practice is in White Plains, New York and Manhattan, New York.


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]]> <![CDATA[Rebecca Soffer's Boots Were Made for Walking ]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:29 GMT 38:46 63d3265f441f300011ead255 true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/rebecca-soffers-boots-were-made-for-walking 63d3265f441f300011ead255 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a rebecca-soffers-boots-were-made-for-walking full 24 Sometimes the most meaningful accessories in our closets serve as reminders of loved ones we've lost. Rebecca Soffer has one such item in her closet and in this episode, she shares the story of her late mother's Italian leather boots with Rachel and Stephanie. Rebecca is the cofounder of Modern Loss, which offers creative, meaningful and encouraging content and community addressing the long arc of grief. She is also the author of two bestselling books about loss, one of which Gayle King named one of her two favorite books of 2022. Rebecca's writing has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times, TIME, Glamour and NBC. She is a Peabody Award-winning former producer for The Colbert Report. Rebecca is as introspective as she is funny and these boots tell those kinds of stories and more.


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]]> Sometimes the most meaningful accessories in our closets serve as reminders of loved ones we've lost. Rebecca Soffer has one such item in her closet and in this episode, she shares the story of her late mother's Italian leather boots with Rachel and Stephanie. Rebecca is the cofounder of Modern Loss, which offers creative, meaningful and encouraging content and community addressing the long arc of grief. She is also the author of two bestselling books about loss, one of which Gayle King named one of her two favorite books of 2022. Rebecca's writing has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times, TIME, Glamour and NBC. She is a Peabody Award-winning former producer for The Colbert Report. Rebecca is as introspective as she is funny and these boots tell those kinds of stories and more.


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]]> <![CDATA["That's Tom Brady on the Left" Family Guy EP and Ted Co-Writer Alec Sulkin's Coveted Photo]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:00:56 GMT 44:59 63e1b340b142980010c9459d true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/thats-tom-brady-on-the-left-with-alec-sulkin 63e1b340b142980010c9459d 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a thats-tom-brady-on-the-left-with-alec-sulkin Alec Sulkin and His BFF Tom Brady full 23 Rachel and Stephanie welcomed the extraordinarily hilarious Alec Sulkin, a comedy writer and producer best known for his work on the animated Family Guy television series and the movies Ted and Ted 2. Alec shares the coveted picture he has of him with Tom Brady, which was taken on the Ted 2 movie set, in which Tom Brady had a cameo. This wide-ranging episode covers Boston sports, comedy writing, writers who hate writing, karaoke, and everything in between!


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]]> Rachel and Stephanie welcomed the extraordinarily hilarious Alec Sulkin, a comedy writer and producer best known for his work on the animated Family Guy television series and the movies Ted and Ted 2. Alec shares the coveted picture he has of him with Tom Brady, which was taken on the Ted 2 movie set, in which Tom Brady had a cameo. This wide-ranging episode covers Boston sports, comedy writing, writers who hate writing, karaoke, and everything in between!


Connect with Alec Sulkin on Instagram, and listen to his podcast, A Typical Disgusting Display!


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]]> Can You Call it A Push Present if You Had a C-Section? Can You Call it A Push Present if You Had a C-Section? Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:28 GMT 24:37 635e9e893e31010011b96c86 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/can-you-call-it-a-push-present-if-you-had-a-c-section 635e9e893e31010011b96c86 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a can-you-call-it-a-push-present-if-you-had-a-c-section full 22 Do you know what a push present is? Do you want to know what a push present is? In this check in/jam session episode, Rachel and Stephanie talk about their push presents i.e. gifts their husband gave them to commemorate the births of their children. Rachel recalls trying to find new mom friends back in the days of mom dating in baby music class but she couldn't get past some of the push presents that the new moms wore. Stephanie tells a beautiful story of the bracelet charms, which were a push present of sorts in her family, and how her mom gave them to her before she died. You may laugh, you may cry and you may consider gifting meaningful accessories to those you love. Full disclosure: Rachel and Stephanie support push presents of all kinds. There are just some that are not for them and that is okay too.


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]]> Do you know what a push present is? Do you want to know what a push present is? In this check in/jam session episode, Rachel and Stephanie talk about their push presents i.e. gifts their husband gave them to commemorate the births of their children. Rachel recalls trying to find new mom friends back in the days of mom dating in baby music class but she couldn't get past some of the push presents that the new moms wore. Stephanie tells a beautiful story of the bracelet charms, which were a push present of sorts in her family, and how her mom gave them to her before she died. You may laugh, you may cry and you may consider gifting meaningful accessories to those you love. Full disclosure: Rachel and Stephanie support push presents of all kinds. There are just some that are not for them and that is okay too.


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]]> Charm Cakes and Charm Bracelets with Elizabeth Mayhew AKA the Dutchy Millbrook Charm Cakes and Charm Bracelets with Elizabeth Mayhew AKA the Dutchy Millbrook Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:02 GMT 49:07 63c5a24904aa0e0011a54c70 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/cake-artist-elizabeth-mayhew-and-her-life-story-telling-char 63c5a24904aa0e0011a54c70 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a cake-artist-elizabeth-mayhew-and-her-life-story-telling-char full 21 Elizabeth Mayhew of The Dutchy of Millbrook, an artisanal bakery in New York’s Dutchess County, joins Rachel and Stephanie on today's episode. Elizabeth shares her charm bracelet which, as Elizabeth says, is a monument really to her life. Talk about a life's accessory! For many years, Elizabeth served as a contributing editor at NBC's Today Show and as a monthly columnist for The Washington Post’s Home & Garden section. Elizabeth is also the author of FLIP! for Decorating – a book filled with decorating – and redecorating tips. She has been a creative force for publications including REAL SIMPLE, House Beautiful, Southern Living, and Woman's Day. Elizabeth was also the founding Editor-in-Chief for Reese Witherspoon’s Southern-inspired brand, Draper James. A native of Louisville, Kentucky and a graduate of Georgetown University, she now divides her time between New York City and Millbrook, New York where she makes the most amazing charm cakes!


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]]> Elizabeth Mayhew of The Dutchy of Millbrook, an artisanal bakery in New York’s Dutchess County, joins Rachel and Stephanie on today's episode. Elizabeth shares her charm bracelet which, as Elizabeth says, is a monument really to her life. Talk about a life's accessory! For many years, Elizabeth served as a contributing editor at NBC's Today Show and as a monthly columnist for The Washington Post’s Home & Garden section. Elizabeth is also the author of FLIP! for Decorating – a book filled with decorating – and redecorating tips. She has been a creative force for publications including REAL SIMPLE, House Beautiful, Southern Living, and Woman's Day. Elizabeth was also the founding Editor-in-Chief for Reese Witherspoon’s Southern-inspired brand, Draper James. A native of Louisville, Kentucky and a graduate of Georgetown University, she now divides her time between New York City and Millbrook, New York where she makes the most amazing charm cakes!


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]]> A Timeless Watch and Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert Extraordinaire Maureen Petrosky A Timeless Watch and Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert Extraordinaire Maureen Petrosky Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:11 GMT 37:47 63c59f3effd26500119c660d false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/lifestyle-expert-extraordinaire-maureen-petrosky-and-her-tim 63c59f3effd26500119c660d 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a lifestyle-expert-extraordinaire-maureen-petrosky-and-her-tim full 20 On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome lifestyle and entertaining expert Maureen Petrosky, who shares with us a beautiful and timeless watch which was given to her by her mother. Maureen -- who is timeless herself -- is an Entertaining & Lifestyle Expert on NBC’s Today Show. She is the author of three, soon-to-be four best-selling books and a creative brand strategist. Maureen is loved and well-known for her quick and easy yet sophisticated recipes, hosting parties, decorating, food and wine pairings, and cocktails.


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]]> On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome lifestyle and entertaining expert Maureen Petrosky, who shares with us a beautiful and timeless watch which was given to her by her mother. Maureen -- who is timeless herself -- is an Entertaining & Lifestyle Expert on NBC’s Today Show. She is the author of three, soon-to-be four best-selling books and a creative brand strategist. Maureen is loved and well-known for her quick and easy yet sophisticated recipes, hosting parties, decorating, food and wine pairings, and cocktails.


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]]> <![CDATA[Paving the Way for Women to Compete: Rachel Barenbaum's National Squash Championship Ring ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:25 GMT 32:26 63bf3f6415a17f00114fe0ce false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/rachel-barenbaum 63bf3f6415a17f00114fe0ce 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a rachel-barenbaum full 19 On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome guest Rachel Barenbaum. Rachel is not only an author, book reviewer and podcast host, she is a Harvard University graduate who is also a National Squash Team Champion! Rachel tells the story behind her championship ring, and the meaning behind it. Rachel shares what it was like to compete at the collegiate level, and how her love for sports carries with her today as she coaches her daughter's basketball team! Rachel began her career in finance, and is currently a novelist. Her most recent book Atomic Anna, was released in 2022. Her debut novel is A Bend in the Stars. Rachel also hosts "Check this Out", a podcast sponsored by the Howe Library which introduces readers to new and diverse authors.


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]]> On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome guest Rachel Barenbaum. Rachel is not only an author, book reviewer and podcast host, she is a Harvard University graduate who is also a National Squash Team Champion! Rachel tells the story behind her championship ring, and the meaning behind it. Rachel shares what it was like to compete at the collegiate level, and how her love for sports carries with her today as she coaches her daughter's basketball team! Rachel began her career in finance, and is currently a novelist. Her most recent book Atomic Anna, was released in 2022. Her debut novel is A Bend in the Stars. Rachel also hosts "Check this Out", a podcast sponsored by the Howe Library which introduces readers to new and diverse authors.


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Rachel's Harper's Bazaar article "The Sports Bra Gave Us the Freedom to Compete"


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]]> Journalist Claudia Joseph and THE Princess Diana/John Travolta Dress Journalist Claudia Joseph and THE Princess Diana/John Travolta Dress Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT 42:47 63b9729ad490b60011868150 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/claudia-joseph-journalist-author-and-genealogist-and-the-pri 63b9729ad490b60011868150 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a claudia-joseph-journalist-author-and-genealogist-and-the-pri full 18 Who can forget that iconic blue velvet dress worn by the late Princess Diana when she danced with John Travolta at a White House event in 1985?! Rachel and Stephanie certainly cannot! On today's episode, Rachel and Stephanie travel across the pond, and welcome Claudia Joseph, London-based journalist, author, and genealogist, whose latest book, Diana: A Life in Dresses, chronicles Princess Diana's style evolution. Claudia shares with us a very special accessory -- an original sketch of that unforgettable dress, made especially for Claudia by Victor Edelstein, who designed many of Diana's dresses, including the "Travolta Dress". Rachel, Stephanie, and Claudia talk about the style evolution of Princess Diana and other members of the Royal Family (hint, Camilla, Kate and just a bit on Meghan.)


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]]> Who can forget that iconic blue velvet dress worn by the late Princess Diana when she danced with John Travolta at a White House event in 1985?! Rachel and Stephanie certainly cannot! On today's episode, Rachel and Stephanie travel across the pond, and welcome Claudia Joseph, London-based journalist, author, and genealogist, whose latest book, Diana: A Life in Dresses, chronicles Princess Diana's style evolution. Claudia shares with us a very special accessory -- an original sketch of that unforgettable dress, made especially for Claudia by Victor Edelstein, who designed many of Diana's dresses, including the "Travolta Dress". Rachel, Stephanie, and Claudia talk about the style evolution of Princess Diana and other members of the Royal Family (hint, Camilla, Kate and just a bit on Meghan.)


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]]> <![CDATA[How It Started; How It's Going! Behind The Pod Anniversary Edition]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:35 GMT 14:59 63d3224174da940011915c3b false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/how-it-started-how-its-going-behind-the-pod-anniversary-edit 63d3224174da940011915c3b 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a how-it-started-how-its-going-behind-the-pod-anniversary-edit full 17 On this special episode, Rachel and Stephanie celebrate the one-year anniversary of Stephanie's appearance on Rachel's baking show! They give you the behind-the-scenes story about how they met, and the events leading up to their launch of the Life's Accessories podcast. Hear how the passing of Queen Elizabeth II (may she rest in peace!) and Covid may have played a role in bringing this podcast to life!


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]]> On this special episode, Rachel and Stephanie celebrate the one-year anniversary of Stephanie's appearance on Rachel's baking show! They give you the behind-the-scenes story about how they met, and the events leading up to their launch of the Life's Accessories podcast. Hear how the passing of Queen Elizabeth II (may she rest in peace!) and Covid may have played a role in bringing this podcast to life!


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]]> Our Love Hurt Relationship with Headbands Our Love Hurt Relationship with Headbands Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:00:43 GMT 21:23 635e95673e31010011b9605c false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/our-love-hurt-relationship-with-headbands 635e95673e31010011b9605c 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a our-love-hurt-relationship-with-headbands full 16 On this check in/jam session episode, Rachel and Stephanie explore the wonderful, adorable and sometimes painful world of headbands. Both Rachel and Stephanie wore headbands for way too long because they thought they were super cute but really they just hurt their heads, A LOT! Why do we we wear these items that are so uncomfortable (4 inch heels anyone?) Why does it take us so long to figure out what works for us and doesn't work for us? And what is up with those built in combs that pull your hair back so tight that your eyes appear to be lifted? These are just some of the questions that Rachel and Stephanie address in this deep dive into the world of a long standing hair accessory. Stephanie is first generation headband wearer while Rachel's mom wore headbands for many years.


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]]> On this check in/jam session episode, Rachel and Stephanie explore the wonderful, adorable and sometimes painful world of headbands. Both Rachel and Stephanie wore headbands for way too long because they thought they were super cute but really they just hurt their heads, A LOT! Why do we we wear these items that are so uncomfortable (4 inch heels anyone?) Why does it take us so long to figure out what works for us and doesn't work for us? And what is up with those built in combs that pull your hair back so tight that your eyes appear to be lifted? These are just some of the questions that Rachel and Stephanie address in this deep dive into the world of a long standing hair accessory. Stephanie is first generation headband wearer while Rachel's mom wore headbands for many years.


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]]> Fashion Designer/Entrepreneur Liz Lange and Her Rope Gold Bracelet Fashion Designer/Entrepreneur Liz Lange and Her Rope Gold Bracelet Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:25 GMT 40:27 63b2422c5ad7700010609d8e false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/fashion-designer-and-entrepreneur-liz-lange-and-her-rope-and 63b2422c5ad7700010609d8e 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a fashion-designer-and-entrepreneur-liz-lange-and-her-rope-and full 15 American fashion designer, entrepreneur, retail pioneer, author, and family storyteller/podcast host Liz Lange joins Rachel and Stephanie for this episode of Life's Accessories. Liz shares the story behind her special rope and gold bracelet, and her love for all things gold (plus rope belts and kaftans!) when it comes to fashion. Hear what Liz has to say about her 2020 acquisition of Figue, a New York-based luxury resort-wear brand, and female-led company, where she is now the CEO and Creative Director.

  

We travel back in time to when Liz was at the helm of Liz Lange Maternity, a brand that reimagined and reshaped the way women thought about dressing while pregnant (not to mention keeping unnecessary ruffles and bows out of the maternity fashion mix)! We talk about her podcast, The Just Enough Family, and get Liz's take on how to accessorize any outfit! And yes we do go there as we discuss Portia's chaotic and on brand wardrobe choices in The White Lotus because how can you not?


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]]> American fashion designer, entrepreneur, retail pioneer, author, and family storyteller/podcast host Liz Lange joins Rachel and Stephanie for this episode of Life's Accessories. Liz shares the story behind her special rope and gold bracelet, and her love for all things gold (plus rope belts and kaftans!) when it comes to fashion. Hear what Liz has to say about her 2020 acquisition of Figue, a New York-based luxury resort-wear brand, and female-led company, where she is now the CEO and Creative Director.

  

We travel back in time to when Liz was at the helm of Liz Lange Maternity, a brand that reimagined and reshaped the way women thought about dressing while pregnant (not to mention keeping unnecessary ruffles and bows out of the maternity fashion mix)! We talk about her podcast, The Just Enough Family, and get Liz's take on how to accessorize any outfit! And yes we do go there as we discuss Portia's chaotic and on brand wardrobe choices in The White Lotus because how can you not?


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Listen to The Just Enough Family podcast here.


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]]> Chic and Sparkly Boutique Owners and Sisters Kimberly and Alexis Kissam and Their Cherished Bracelets Chic and Sparkly Boutique Owners and Sisters Kimberly and Alexis Kissam and Their Cherished Bracelets Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:24 GMT 32:41 6394125d0b13a800107d4ef7 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/chic-and-sparkly-boutique-owners-and-sisters-kimberly-and-al 6394125d0b13a800107d4ef7 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a chic-and-sparkly-boutique-owners-and-sisters-kimberly-and-al full 14 On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie have double the fun with sisters and and entrepreneurs Kimberly and Alexis Kissam, the owners of Isabel Harvey, an accessory boutique in Wellesley and Nantucket, MA (and online at www.isabelharvey.com).


Alexis shares a bracelet full of charms from special places she's traveled, and Kimberly shares sister bangle bracelets which were given to her by her mother. Alexis and Kimberly tell the story of how they took the leap and left their corporate jobs to open their chic and sparkly boutiques, named after their grandmother Isabel Harvey, which are full of jewelry, fashion, and home accessories.


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]]> On this episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie have double the fun with sisters and and entrepreneurs Kimberly and Alexis Kissam, the owners of Isabel Harvey, an accessory boutique in Wellesley and Nantucket, MA (and online at www.isabelharvey.com).


Alexis shares a bracelet full of charms from special places she's traveled, and Kimberly shares sister bangle bracelets which were given to her by her mother. Alexis and Kimberly tell the story of how they took the leap and left their corporate jobs to open their chic and sparkly boutiques, named after their grandmother Isabel Harvey, which are full of jewelry, fashion, and home accessories.


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]]> Meet the Kate Spade Workbag and The Burberry Hobo, Our First Big Girl Bags Meet the Kate Spade Workbag and The Burberry Hobo, Our First Big Girl Bags Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:00:52 GMT 25:42 635825ee566a76001320f2e2 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/our-first-big-girl-bags-burberry-and-kate-spade 635825ee566a76001320f2e2 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a our-first-big-girl-bags-burberry-and-kate-spade full 13 Rachel and Stephanie take a deep dive into their first big girl bags. For Stephanie it was the Burberry hobo bag she bought after saving up for it while working in Washington D.C for a boss who encouraged her to reward herself for a job well done. Rachel purchased the oversized Kate Spade black nylon bag from Bloomingdales in New York City while working in magazine publishing. Rachel felt a bit like Mary Tyler Moore back in the late 1990s for having made it after all and having the iconic working girl bag to prove it. Rachel and Stephanie discuss the meaning behind these bags and wonder where those bags have in fact ended up all these years later.


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]]> Rachel and Stephanie take a deep dive into their first big girl bags. For Stephanie it was the Burberry hobo bag she bought after saving up for it while working in Washington D.C for a boss who encouraged her to reward herself for a job well done. Rachel purchased the oversized Kate Spade black nylon bag from Bloomingdales in New York City while working in magazine publishing. Rachel felt a bit like Mary Tyler Moore back in the late 1990s for having made it after all and having the iconic working girl bag to prove it. Rachel and Stephanie discuss the meaning behind these bags and wonder where those bags have in fact ended up all these years later.


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]]> Fashion Executive and Writer Christine Morrison and A First Class Dress Fashion Executive and Writer Christine Morrison and A First Class Dress Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:00:48 GMT 39:31 638ea7a8a594500011f91ea3 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/fashion-expert-and-writer-christine-morrison-and-a-first-cla 638ea7a8a594500011f91ea3 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a fashion-expert-and-writer-christine-morrison-and-a-first-cla full 12 Fashion and beauty executive turned writer Christine Morrison joins the pod to talk about and Ann Demeulemeeester dress, which she bought her last day in Chicago in a fancy boutique she was scared to shop in right before she moved to New York City and her life completely changed. This dress has been with Christine for nearly 25 years as she navigated a career in fashion and beauty, moved to multiple cities and eventually launched her career in writing and became a mom to twins. Christine so gets it - how clothes can have a powerful impact on your life and how you have to be willing to date the leap. Oh and the dress did get her an upgrade to first class on a plane so there's that!


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]]> Fashion and beauty executive turned writer Christine Morrison joins the pod to talk about and Ann Demeulemeeester dress, which she bought her last day in Chicago in a fancy boutique she was scared to shop in right before she moved to New York City and her life completely changed. This dress has been with Christine for nearly 25 years as she navigated a career in fashion and beauty, moved to multiple cities and eventually launched her career in writing and became a mom to twins. Christine so gets it - how clothes can have a powerful impact on your life and how you have to be willing to date the leap. Oh and the dress did get her an upgrade to first class on a plane so there's that!


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]]> <![CDATA[Publisher, Bookfluencer, Entrepreneur Zibby Owens and Gagy's Necklace]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:00:17 GMT 30:12 638cb6171a77090011ef37f4 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/publisher-bookfluencer-entrepreneur-zibby-owens-and-gaggys-n 638cb6171a77090011ef37f4 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a publisher-bookfluencer-entrepreneur-zibby-owens-and-gaggys-n full 11 In this episode Rachel and Stephanie welcome author, podcaster, bookfluencer, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, bookstore owner, and mom Zibby Owens. Zibby shares the story behind her beloved grandmother Gagy's special clover necklace. Zibby inspired Rachel and Stephanie to wear their grandmothers' special necklaces too. Zibby, the founder of the "Mom's Don't Have Time To" brand, talks about how she has found time to launch podcasts, a publishing company, a magazine, a bookstore, all while building community and inspiring people to read and write books.


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]]> In this episode Rachel and Stephanie welcome author, podcaster, bookfluencer, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, bookstore owner, and mom Zibby Owens. Zibby shares the story behind her beloved grandmother Gagy's special clover necklace. Zibby inspired Rachel and Stephanie to wear their grandmothers' special necklaces too. Zibby, the founder of the "Mom's Don't Have Time To" brand, talks about how she has found time to launch podcasts, a publishing company, a magazine, a bookstore, all while building community and inspiring people to read and write books.


Learn more about all things Zibby at ZibbyOwens.com

Read the beautiful piece that Zibby wrote about Gagy for TheTodayShow.com


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]]> Guess Jeans and Neon Socks, The Forbidden Fashion Fruits of our Adolescence Guess Jeans and Neon Socks, The Forbidden Fashion Fruits of our Adolescence Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:00:40 GMT 28:32 634fe045575a570012ff7b89 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/guess-jeans-and-neon-socks-the-forbidden-fashion-fruits-of-o 634fe045575a570012ff7b89 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a guess-jeans-and-neon-socks-the-forbidden-fashion-fruits-of-o full 10 Rachel and Stephanie discuss the forbidden fashion fruits of their childhood. For Stephanie it was those very trendy neon socks which her mother did not feel were appropriate. We still don't really understand why. For Rachel, it was Guess Jeans, the iconic 1980s designer denim, which everyone else proudly wore back in the day. Rachel and Stephanie question why they were not allowed to have said items and the life lessons they learned from not having what their peers did. The co-hosts also discuss what it means to be a good parent in saying no to some trends and yes to others and why it really is okay not to be like everyone else. Lastly, Rachel and Stephanie reveal what trends they have said no to in their adult lives. Spoiler alert - cold shoulders, animal prints and sometimes camo.


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]]> Rachel and Stephanie discuss the forbidden fashion fruits of their childhood. For Stephanie it was those very trendy neon socks which her mother did not feel were appropriate. We still don't really understand why. For Rachel, it was Guess Jeans, the iconic 1980s designer denim, which everyone else proudly wore back in the day. Rachel and Stephanie question why they were not allowed to have said items and the life lessons they learned from not having what their peers did. The co-hosts also discuss what it means to be a good parent in saying no to some trends and yes to others and why it really is okay not to be like everyone else. Lastly, Rachel and Stephanie reveal what trends they have said no to in their adult lives. Spoiler alert - cold shoulders, animal prints and sometimes camo.


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]]> <![CDATA[Entrepreneur and Author Christina Geist's Bracelet Stacks]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT 45:46 63855b7c9e7d98001166648d false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/entrepreneur-and-author-christina-geists-bracelet-stacks 63855b7c9e7d98001166648d 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a entrepreneur-and-author-christina-geists-bracelet-stacks full 9 Entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and brand strategist Christina Geist joins the pod and shares her stacks of bracelets, designed by her childhood friend Brett Lauren of her eponymous jewelry line. Christina talks about her evolution as the founder and CEO of Boombox Gifts, children's book author, and her work as the co-founder of branding and design workshop True Geist. A creative force, Christina shares how important relationships are to her, and how her husband, NBC host Willie Geist, family, and friends, all lean into Christina's endless ideas.


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]]> Entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and brand strategist Christina Geist joins the pod and shares her stacks of bracelets, designed by her childhood friend Brett Lauren of her eponymous jewelry line. Christina talks about her evolution as the founder and CEO of Boombox Gifts, children's book author, and her work as the co-founder of branding and design workshop True Geist. A creative force, Christina shares how important relationships are to her, and how her husband, NBC host Willie Geist, family, and friends, all lean into Christina's endless ideas.


Learn more about Christina Geist and follow Christina on Instagram.

Learn more about Brett Lauren jewelry.


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]]> Advice Columnist and Podcaster Nina Badzin and the Tennis Racket Time Machine Advice Columnist and Podcaster Nina Badzin and the Tennis Racket Time Machine Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:04 GMT 36:54 636ea8f8cc535100112a9a15 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/advice-columnistpodcaster-nina-badzin-and-the-time-machine-t 636ea8f8cc535100112a9a15 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a advice-columnistpodcaster-nina-badzin-and-the-time-machine-t full 8 Columnist, writing teacher and podcast host Nina Badzin comes on the podcast to talk to Rachel and Stephanie about her tennis racket! A tennis racket is an accessory? Yes it is, and it has allowed Nina to connect with her late father, to reflect on high school regrets (who hasn't regretted something from high school!!) and helped her make new friends in adulthood. Nina says tennis people are the best people. Nina is kind of one of the best people. She shares meaningful insights and advice in this episode with a side of a lot of laughs. Also, remember those BFF necklaces?


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]]> Columnist, writing teacher and podcast host Nina Badzin comes on the podcast to talk to Rachel and Stephanie about her tennis racket! A tennis racket is an accessory? Yes it is, and it has allowed Nina to connect with her late father, to reflect on high school regrets (who hasn't regretted something from high school!!) and helped her make new friends in adulthood. Nina says tennis people are the best people. Nina is kind of one of the best people. She shares meaningful insights and advice in this episode with a side of a lot of laughs. Also, remember those BFF necklaces?


Learn more about Nina on her website

Follow her on Instagram

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]]> Author Joanna Rakoff and The Life Changing Dress Author Joanna Rakoff and The Life Changing Dress Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:09 GMT 56:03 636d292e218a1d0011f26eae false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/author-joanna-rakoff-and-the-life-changing-dress 636d292e218a1d0011f26eae 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a author-joanna-rakoff-and-the-life-changing-dress full 7 International bestselling author Joanna Rakoff joins the pod to tell Rachel and Stephanie about a life changing, powerful dress that she has worn so much it is disintegrating! Joanna got out the BEAUTIFUL dress by Finnish designer Ivana Helsinki and wore it for this very special episode. Joanna explains how the dress gave her the courage to get a divorce and start a new life, to attend a big meeting with movie stars to promote her book turned into film, My Salinger Year starring Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley and so much more. Joanna explains how wearing dresses during the pandemic saved her, and she even tells Rachel and Stephanie what their colors are! Joanna gives a preview of her forthcoming memoir, The Fifth Passenger which tells the story of an unimaginable family secret that continues to unfold.


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]]> International bestselling author Joanna Rakoff joins the pod to tell Rachel and Stephanie about a life changing, powerful dress that she has worn so much it is disintegrating! Joanna got out the BEAUTIFUL dress by Finnish designer Ivana Helsinki and wore it for this very special episode. Joanna explains how the dress gave her the courage to get a divorce and start a new life, to attend a big meeting with movie stars to promote her book turned into film, My Salinger Year starring Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley and so much more. Joanna explains how wearing dresses during the pandemic saved her, and she even tells Rachel and Stephanie what their colors are! Joanna gives a preview of her forthcoming memoir, The Fifth Passenger which tells the story of an unimaginable family secret that continues to unfold.


Learn more about Joanna on her website

Follow Joanna on Instagram (and check out what she is wearing and working on!)


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]]> Founder and CEO of Dumpling Daughter Nadia Liu Spellman and All Things H Founder and CEO of Dumpling Daughter Nadia Liu Spellman and All Things H Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:51 GMT 43:28 636983a8e71f4a00118f4737 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/founder-and-ceo-of-dumpling-daughter-nadia-liu-spellman-and- 636983a8e71f4a00118f4737 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a founder-and-ceo-of-dumpling-daughter-nadia-liu-spellman-and- full 6 Rachel and Stephanie chat with restaurant owner, cookbook author and entrepreneur, Nadia Liu Spellman in this inspiring episode! Nadia talks about an Hermes scarf that she saved up for and bought for herself when she graduated from college. She was fascinated by all things H - anyone else?! She also talks about growing up in the restaurant business and eventually leaving her "real job" in finance to start a restaurant business of her own. Nadia's story is fascinating and parts of it will give you the chills - that's what it did for Rachel and Stephanie. Stephanie talks about her experience making recipes from Nadia's new cookbook/memoir Dumpling Daughter while Rachel promises to get cooking soon.


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]]> Rachel and Stephanie chat with restaurant owner, cookbook author and entrepreneur, Nadia Liu Spellman in this inspiring episode! Nadia talks about an Hermes scarf that she saved up for and bought for herself when she graduated from college. She was fascinated by all things H - anyone else?! She also talks about growing up in the restaurant business and eventually leaving her "real job" in finance to start a restaurant business of her own. Nadia's story is fascinating and parts of it will give you the chills - that's what it did for Rachel and Stephanie. Stephanie talks about her experience making recipes from Nadia's new cookbook/memoir Dumpling Daughter while Rachel promises to get cooking soon.


Learn more and connect with Nadia at:

https://dumplingdaughter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dumplingdaughter/


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]]> <![CDATA[You Can Call it A Belt Bag or Even a Cross Body Bag, But It's Still A Fanny Pack]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT 22:55 63582f141fc1700013ac4cce false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/you-can-call-it-a-belt-bag-or-even-a-cross-body-bag-but-its- 63582f141fc1700013ac4cce 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a you-can-call-it-a-belt-bag-or-even-a-cross-body-bag-but-its- full 5 In a somewhat controversial conversation, Rachel and Stephanie dig deep into the rebranding of the 20th century fanny pack now called the belt bag in this new millennium. Stephanie recognizes the bag's versatility but has trouble accepting it as a fashion trend. Rachel has in fact given into the trend - some may say she's embraced it- and has even worn her Lululemon belt bag on her waist and as an awkward cross body bag. There is a lot to unpack here.


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]]> In a somewhat controversial conversation, Rachel and Stephanie dig deep into the rebranding of the 20th century fanny pack now called the belt bag in this new millennium. Stephanie recognizes the bag's versatility but has trouble accepting it as a fashion trend. Rachel has in fact given into the trend - some may say she's embraced it- and has even worn her Lululemon belt bag on her waist and as an awkward cross body bag. There is a lot to unpack here.


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]]> Actress and Writer Jill Kargman and the Custom JK Chanel Bag Actress and Writer Jill Kargman and the Custom JK Chanel Bag Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:35 GMT 39:33 6373f2fffa2a6f001104df7f true https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/actress-and-writer-jill-kargman-and-the-custom-jk-chanel-bag 6373f2fffa2a6f001104df7f 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a actress-and-writer-jill-kargman-and-the-custom-jk-chanel-bag full 4 Author, writer and actress Jill Kargman joins the pod to talk to Rachel and Stephanie about a custom bag made for her by Chanel accessories designer and dear friend, Frances Stein. Frances gave the bag to Jill as a wedding present and Jill has cherished the bag ever since. Jill talks about her evolving style, her inspiration for the book that evolved into the Bravo hit scripted series, Odd Mom Out. Jill, Rachel and Stephanie reflect on feeling like the odd moms out at various points in their lives and also about how important real, meaningful friendships are to them. Oh and Dzanielle makes an appearance with some BIG news.


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]]> Author, writer and actress Jill Kargman joins the pod to talk to Rachel and Stephanie about a custom bag made for her by Chanel accessories designer and dear friend, Frances Stein. Frances gave the bag to Jill as a wedding present and Jill has cherished the bag ever since. Jill talks about her evolving style, her inspiration for the book that evolved into the Bravo hit scripted series, Odd Mom Out. Jill, Rachel and Stephanie reflect on feeling like the odd moms out at various points in their lives and also about how important real, meaningful friendships are to them. Oh and Dzanielle makes an appearance with some BIG news.


Follow Jill on Instagram

Read about beloved designer Frances Stein in the NYT


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]]> <![CDATA[Interior Designer Ariel Okin and Bubbe Annie's Brooch ]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:00:56 GMT 33:07 6357000fc4525f0013285b74 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/interior-designer-ariel-okin-and-bubbe-annies-brooch 6357000fc4525f0013285b74 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a interior-designer-ariel-okin-and-bubbe-annies-brooch full 3 Rachel and Stephanie welcome Ariel Okin, the founder of Ariel Okin Interiors, a New York based interior design firm specializing in luxury projects, to the podcast. Ariel's style can be interpreted as traditional with a twist. Her firm has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal among others. Ariel's work for Lena Dunham's West Village home graced the cover of Domino. She also designed the NYC Headquarters for Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP!


Ariel joins Life's Accessories, The Podcast to talk about mixing the old with the new as she did with her beloved Bubbe Annie's brooch that she wore pinned to her wedding veil. Ariel talks about her connection to the very special line of strong women in her family through the brooch, and other meaningful items. Rachel and Stephanie decide to join forces with Ariel to bring brooches back in style (all the royals seem to be wearing them these days!) The trio wonders if you say brooch or brooch? Ariel reveals what is trending these days in the interior design world and even shares her thoughts on the controversial belt bag.

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]]> Rachel and Stephanie welcome Ariel Okin, the founder of Ariel Okin Interiors, a New York based interior design firm specializing in luxury projects, to the podcast. Ariel's style can be interpreted as traditional with a twist. Her firm has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal among others. Ariel's work for Lena Dunham's West Village home graced the cover of Domino. She also designed the NYC Headquarters for Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP!


Ariel joins Life's Accessories, The Podcast to talk about mixing the old with the new as she did with her beloved Bubbe Annie's brooch that she wore pinned to her wedding veil. Ariel talks about her connection to the very special line of strong women in her family through the brooch, and other meaningful items. Rachel and Stephanie decide to join forces with Ariel to bring brooches back in style (all the royals seem to be wearing them these days!) The trio wonders if you say brooch or brooch? Ariel reveals what is trending these days in the interior design world and even shares her thoughts on the controversial belt bag.

Follow Ariel Okin on Instagram.

Check out Ariel's latest design work on her website.


Let's connect!

Email us at lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or show ideas.

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]]> Author Amy Blumenfeld and The Gap Green Henley Author Amy Blumenfeld and The Gap Green Henley Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:56:19 GMT 35:02 634f206e30c11e0011042585 false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/author-amy-blumenfeld-and-the-gap-green-henley 634f206e30c11e0011042585 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a author-amy-blumenfeld-and-the-gap-green-henley full 2 Rachel and Stephanie welcome their friend, their matchmaker and award winning author, Amy Blumenfeld to the podcast! Amy talks about the green henley shirt from the Gap (yes that Gap!) that she wore on the day that her daughter was born via surrogacy in 2006. Amy explains how she wears this shirt every year on her daughter's birthday and how that reminds her of all that she went through to have her daughter. Rachel and Stephanie dig into Amy's amazing story of overcoming childhood cancer with experimental treatment back in the late 1980s and how this experience inspired Amy to writer her 2018 novel, The Cast, which has been described as The Big Chill for the 21st century, a story of the healing power of friendship, and a heartfelt, moving page-turner.


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]]> Rachel and Stephanie welcome their friend, their matchmaker and award winning author, Amy Blumenfeld to the podcast! Amy talks about the green henley shirt from the Gap (yes that Gap!) that she wore on the day that her daughter was born via surrogacy in 2006. Amy explains how she wears this shirt every year on her daughter's birthday and how that reminds her of all that she went through to have her daughter. Rachel and Stephanie dig into Amy's amazing story of overcoming childhood cancer with experimental treatment back in the late 1980s and how this experience inspired Amy to writer her 2018 novel, The Cast, which has been described as The Big Chill for the 21st century, a story of the healing power of friendship, and a heartfelt, moving page-turner.


Learn more about Amy at https://amyblumenfeld.com/


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]]> Meet Rachel and Stephanie (And the Happy and Hermes Scarves) Meet Rachel and Stephanie (And the Happy and Hermes Scarves) Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:01:46 GMT 24:30 633196dccce1250013c314dd false https://shows.acast.com/lifes-accessories/episodes/two-very-special-scarves 633196dccce1250013c314dd 632c496d9b71070012d7f84a two-very-special-scarves full 1 In this very first episode of The Life's Accessories podcast, meet hosts, friends, writers, self proclaimed accessories (but not fashion!) experts Rachel Levy Lesser and Stephanie Goldstein. Stephanie talks about the Hermes scarf that her father bought for her late mother way back in the 1980s on his first trip to Paris when he knew nothing about the iconic brand. She is still proud of her dad for making that purchase. Rachel explains how the Burberry Happy Scarf which her late mother bought her on their very last day shopping together still makes her happy when she thought it would make her sad.


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]]> In this very first episode of The Life's Accessories podcast, meet hosts, friends, writers, self proclaimed accessories (but not fashion!) experts Rachel Levy Lesser and Stephanie Goldstein. Stephanie talks about the Hermes scarf that her father bought for her late mother way back in the 1980s on his first trip to Paris when he knew nothing about the iconic brand. She is still proud of her dad for making that purchase. Rachel explains how the Burberry Happy Scarf which her late mother bought her on their very last day shopping together still makes her happy when she thought it would make her sad.


Let's connect!



If you like what you are hearing, please tell a friend. And please rate and/or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

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