Best Host Rachel Mains Podcasts (2024)

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A Victim of Child Sexual Abuse Speaks Out Anonymously 1:21:56

4h ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Rivky sits down with a victim of child sexual abuse who shares her story. We discuss how her abuser got to her, the decision to civilly sue him as an adult, the effects on her sex life and Mikveh practice and how she relates to her young daughter. If you'd like to send today's guest a message you can send it to rivky@impactfashionnyc.com and I will…

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Comedian Jeff Allen asks the question, “Are we there yet?” 29:45

2h ago29:45

29:45

Rachel Mains talks with comedian, actor, and author Jeff Allen. Jeff talks about how he learned to clean up his comedy comedy routine to be a better influence on his kids and also after he came to faith. He also discusses the current culture we live in and how it seems we've lost the ability to laugh at ourselves. Jeff Allen Comedian Jeff Allen com…

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How to Get Out Into the Wilderness This Summer 23:06

33m ago23:06

23:06

Last time Lale chatted with outdoors expert and Condé Nast Traveler contributor Emily Pennington she was fresh off her book tour for Feral, a memoir chronicling her mission to visit every national park in the US. This week, Emily rejoins us in the studio to talk about what she’s been up to since then, including adventures in Patagonia, how she’s pr…

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The Vaad with Kayla Haber-Goldstein 56:40

7h ago56:40

56:40

Rivky sits down with Kayla Haber-Goldstein, an agunah advocate who found herself running the Vaad Linyanei Agunot. She shares how the vaad came to be, Rabbi Ulman’s criteria for a Rabbi to join The Vaad, the types of abuse they encounter, and The Vaad’s policy on ransoms. Plus we discuss annulments. Kayla Haber-Goldstein is the wife of Rabbi Shmuel…

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Why Radio? 25:48

7h ago25:48

25:48

Rachel Mains talks with station manager Mike Triem. They discuss the advantages of radio. Radio is solid. It's secure and long-standing. It's a trusted medium that's the foundation of our culture. For generations people have relied on radio to stay informed, be entertained and hear the Gospel. Mike Triem Bio: Mike Triem has been with Crawford Media…

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Erin French on Maine, the Lost Kitchen, and a Mammoth Cross-Country Road Trip 26:08

41m ago26:08

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Each year, Erin French receives 60,000 postcards from people asking if they can dine at her Maine restaurant The Lost Kitchen. “It really becomes a luck of the draw lottery. We have big post office bins that arrive and we literally reach in, we grab a postcard, we call that person immediately and say, ‘Okay, when do you want to come?’” This episode…

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Do What's Harder with Rivka Ravitz 41:29

3h ago41:29

41:29

Rivky sits down with Rivka Ravitz, a charedi mother who also happens to be the first woman to serve as chief of staff to thepresident of Israel. Rivka shares her career trajectory, her thoughts on Jewish unity in Israel both in war times and peace, what she tells girls considering going into a secular workplace, and chareidim in the army. Ms. Rivka…

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What Does It Look Like to Let Go of Striving & Learn to Rest? 29:45

21h ago29:45

29:45

Rachel Mains talks with billboard charting artist and producer Darren Rahn. They discuss what rest has looked like in Darren's career and in his life. Darren shares what he has learned from learning to let go of striving, and trying and make things happen, versus just simply resting and trusting God. "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD es…

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Listeners on the Magic and Mishaps of Traveling With Kids 16:09

2d ago16:09

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Traveling with kids can be all manner of things—educational yet exhausting, transformative yet taxing, magical yet maddening. In this week’s episode, three listeners share dispatches about the joys and challenges of seeing the world alongside children of all ages, from chasing a total eclipse in Dallas to seeking out new adventures in Japan. Plus, …

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The Best Skirt- Special Solo Episode! 27:51

5d ago27:51

27:51

Rivky goes solo to talk about her newest design, The Best Skirt. She share why she sat on this idea for over a year, the struggles She's had adjusting to a postpartum wardrobe, and why going up a dress size really isn’t that hard. Click here to see the Impact Fashion collection. Click here to get an Impact Fashion Gift Card Click here to get the Am…

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Solo Travel, According to Rachel Cargle (Rerun) 27:08

20d ago27:08

27:08

We travel for all sorts of reasons: self-discovery, something new, a chance to break out of our routines. But how often is it truly restorative? In a rerun of an episode from last year, Lale talks to activist, educator, entrepreneur, and ardent solo traveler Rachel Cargle about creating calm in every step of a journey—and her new memoir and manifes…

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Tackling Mental Health With Rachel Tuchman: Grief (2021) 49:43

12d ago49:43

49:43

In the wake of recent events, we revisit mental health, grief and tackling communal tragedies. Rivky and Rachel Tuchman, LMHC continue a winter long series on mental health with a discussion on grief. We talk about why grief belongs in the context of a mental health conversation, what happens in our heads when a public figure goes through a loss, t…

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Moving to Paris for a Life in Food 26:13

17d ago26:13

26:13

Ever dreamed of swapping your current life for a brand new one in Paris? That’s what Jane Bertch did, who chronicles her own journey, and the French cooking school she subsequently opened, in her new memoir The French Ingredient. Lale chats with Jane about the lessons she’s learned (culinary and otherwise) from her years spent in Paris, her tips fo…

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Unspoken Cartooning With Chari Pere 41:53

19d ago41:53

41:53

Rivky sits down with Chari Pere, acartooner using her craft to bring awareness around miscarriage and other taboo topics. Chari shares about all the feelings she had during her miscarriage, finding out how common it was only once she was experiencing it and the anxiety of a pregnancy following loss. Chari Pere, creator of Miscarried: An Unspoken Ca…

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The Long Legacy of African American Expats 25:34

26d ago25:34

25:34

In her book Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad, Dr. Tamara J. Walker recounts stories of 20th-century African-Americans who chose to build their lives outside of the United States—everywhere from Paris to Nairobi. Lale chats with Tamara about the romantic notions of 20th-century Paris and the creatives who made it their home, …

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How does The Agape Groups help support kids at risk? 26:25

1M ago26:25

26:25

Rachel Mains talks with Dan Siedlecki, the Executive Director of The Agape Groups, about his testimony and the vision of The Agape Groups. The Agape Group Inc. (TAG) focuses on partnering with front line “tip of the spear” nonprofit organizations that achieve significant results in helping children at risk within our targeted region, as well as sel…

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Selfish Moms with Tamari Jacob 43:56

1M ago43:56

43:56

Rivky sits down with lactation consultant and mom Tamari Jacob to talk about feeding our kids. They discuss how the traits that make the best adults make for really annoying kids, her own journey with breastfeeding and pumping, how she prioritizes self care and makes sure her kids know exactly what she’s doing and the labor split in their marriages…

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Two Best Friends Eat Their Way Round the World 26:23

1M ago26:23

26:23

Mumtaz Mustafa and Laura Klynstra are best friends who love to cook—and host—together. Lale chats with them about how their respective childhoods in Pakistan and Michigan helped shape their passion for food, travels in Guatemala, and memories of Karachi street snacks and Dutch potlucks.By Condé Nast Traveler

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Build with your Words with Tzipora Grodko 59:19

1M ago59:19

59:19

Rivky sits down with singles advocate Tzipora Grodko to talk about the state of our dating world. She shares how old she was when she began worrying about her singleness, and when she noticed people started treating her differently. Plus how she reacts to ‘that’s why she’s still single’ and what to do with the daters in your life that you feel are …

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How Do You Stay Grounded in Your Faith While Running for Political Office? 22:20

2M ago22:20

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Rachel Mains sits down with her friend, Priscilla Rahn, who is running for political office in Colorado. They talk about how to stay grounded in the Christian faith, while running for office. Priscilla shares what it takes to succeed in politics. She describes her plans to prosper Colorado and Douglas County, as the Douglas County Commissioner. Pri…

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The Magic of Island Life in Scandanavia 24:46

1M ago24:46

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There’s nothing quite like the magic of a Scandinavian summer, where daylight is near endless and hundreds of islands come to life for locals to explore and retreat to. Author Dorthe Nors—and repeat guest on this show—joins us to share stories of life on the Danish island of Fano, fascinating folklore, and tips on creating your own island hopping j…

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An Intentional Oasis with Blimie Hindy of Japparel 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Rivky sits down with Blimie Hindy, the owner of Japparel, to talk shop. She shares how her husbands idea for a clothing business ended up becoming her full time job, knowing when to hire and delegate, her journey towards making her collection more inclusive, and how covid changed the business all over again. Blimie Hindy is the owner of Japparel, a…

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What Does Freedom of Religion Look Like in the United States of America? 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

Host Rachel Mains is joined by the Ambassador of Soul, Biff Gore. They discuss the political climate and how Freedom of Religion is faring in this current culture. Biff Gore is a powerful, soul singing Blues and R&B songwriter. His rich vocals earned him a spot on season 6 of The Voice with Team Usher. His grueling blues sound moved him on to the t…

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Dinner SOS: I Need an All-American Menu 37:08

2M ago37:08

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Gabe and her husband have befriended an American couple in Treviso, Italy, where they all live. In order to give them a taste of home, Gabe would love to cook her new friends an American meal. But what typifies American food? And how can she source the right ingredients in the Veneto? Host of Dinner SOS Chris Morocco enlists the help of Bon Appetit…

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What is sin, really? 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Hosts Jamie Daniel and Rachel Mains have a conversation about sin. What is it really? They discuss... "This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, or all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption t…

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A Happy Ending with Mindy Blumenfeld, LCSW 52:21

2M ago52:21

52:21

Rivky sits down with Mindy Blumenfeld, LCSW, a therapist and writer, to discuss her newest book based on her experiences having a son in the hospital with brain cancer. She shares why she loves hospitals, why it was important to her not to keep her son's illness a secret, and why it's improtant to say brain tumor explicitly. Mindy Blumenfeld, a tra…

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Why Water Makes Us Happy 27:12

2M ago27:12

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It’s summer, which means we're grabbing every chance there is to hit the beach or dive into a hotel swimming pool. But some travelers are a little more intrepid, plunging into wild, frigid waters for all manner of reasons. To find out why, Lale chats with writer and wild swimmer Freya Bromley about her recent memoir The Tidal Year and catches up wi…

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Magical Mendy with Menucha Cooper 54:27

2M ago54:27

54:27

Rivky sits down with Menucha Cooper, Mendy's Mom. Mendy has Angelman Syndrome. Menucha shares what they noticed in their Mendy early on that led to a diagnosis, the decision to celebrate the child God has given them, why representation is important, and what to do when you’re not sure what to say in front of a special needs child. Menucha Cooper is…

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Help! I Need Joy 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Rachel Mains chats with LaTan Roland Murphy about the word, Joy. Joy is much different than happiness... How do we experience and feel joy? They discuss... "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." ~Psalm 16:11 LaTan is a popular Christian speaker, singer, and wri…

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An Italian Hotelier Living La Dolce Vita on Lake Como 26:02

2M ago26:02

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What is it like growing up in one of the most storied and iconic hotels in Italy? Ask Valentina de Santis, who was raised in the kitchens and ballrooms of Lake Como's Grand Hotel Tremezzo and now runs the charismatic Passalacqua along with her parents nearby. Lale chats with the hotelier to hear stories of life on Lake Como, get tips on traveling i…

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Ignorance & Delusion with my Mom 56:04

3M ago56:04

56:04

On this special Mother’s Day show Rivky sits down with her Mom! They discuss the dress from my collection her mom just doesn’t get, and the styles she has that nobody else does, a recent dressing room experience she had, why Rivky didn’t want to date so much, and how we deal with self doubt and cultivating confidence. Gittie Deutsch is a fabulous m…

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Discussing Evolution with Andy Peth: Don't Be Intimidated by the Theory of Evolution 28:11

3M ago28:11

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Andy Peth (personality of the Rush to Reason show) joins Rachel Mains in the KLTT studio to talk about the theory of evolution. Andy discusses some of the dilemmas in the theory of evolution, such as the complexity of an eye and a feather. His hope is that believers will be empowered to talk with their loved ones, who hold to the evolution theory. …

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A Restaurant-Critic-Turned-Cookbook Author Slows Down in Menorca 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

What does it take to eat well—and simply? To find out, Lale chats with Yasmin Fahr, author of the new book Cook Simply Live Fully (and former undercover restaurant critic), for advice on shopping at local markets, how to make use of an Airbnb kitchen, and the joy of cooking far from home. Plus, she shares stories of island life on her home of Menor…

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Intergenerational Resilience with Nechama Birnbaum (2023) 44:48

3M ago44:48

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Rivky sits down with Nechama Birnabum, an author and fellow granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, to discuss her grandmother’s story. She shares why she saw her grandmother Rosie as a perfect character, why she felt it was important to tell the good parts of Rosie’s holocaust story, and the importance of centering a Jewish girl who saves herself. T…

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Three Photojournalists on Revealing the Human Side of Conflict 28:38

3M ago28:38

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This week, Lale speaks with women who risk their lives to document conflict and catastrophe around the world—and who are all recipients of a Courage in Photojournalism Award from the International Women's Media Foundation. Listen to hear Cairo-based Nariman El-Mofty, who has been traveling through Yemen and Sudan, and Anastasia Taylor-Lind, whose w…

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Urban Skye: Supporting Jesus-Centered Faith Entrepreneurs 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

Rachel Mains sits down with Mike Sares, the Director of Urban Skye. They talk about how Urban Skye is uniquely making a difference by supporting Jesus-centered faith entrepreneurs. URBAN SKYE Mission: To champion Jesus-centered faith entrepreneurs through operational support and our collaborative network. URBAN SKYE RECRUITS, CHAMPIONS, AND RESOURC…

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Criss Crossing America to Visit Every Baseball Stadium 27:30

3M ago27:30

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Tiffany Mathias, a self-confessed baseball stadium chaser (and, incidentally, Lale’s sister-in-law), recounts her quest to visit every ballpark in the US, touring the stadiums, chatting to ushers and fans, and sampling the often eccentric local concessions—often as a solo traveler. To watch a game in a new stadium, says Tiffany, is “to be in her ha…

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How Plants Help Us Understand Our Heritage 27:49

3M ago27:49

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Life begins again in spring, and as the air (and your nostrils) fill with pollen it might be a good time to learn something new about the plants with which we share the earth. To do so, Lale talks to nature writer Jessica J. Lee about how, as she's lived around the world, learning about non-native plants has given her a sense of belonging. From che…

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Discussing the American Culture, Cancel Culture and Being Relevant with Ty Morris 30:03

3M ago30:03

30:03

How should Christians act towards the culture? How can we stand strong in this cancel culture? Rachel Mains discusses with Ty Morris... ABOUT TY MORRIS When Ty Morris seized the opportunity to move purposely towards his passion of music he had no idea that almost a decade later this would be the first of many of his dreams to come true. Today the a…

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"I didn't ask to be strong" The IDF Wives Panel with Yaf Newman, Tali Wohlgelernte, and Anonymous Part 2 41:31

4M ago41:31

41:31

Rivky continues the conversation with Yaf Newman, Tali Wohlgelernte, and Anonymous, 3 women whose husbands are currently serving in the IDF. We discuss the financial side of living in a country at war, what they want those of us outside of Israel to understand, navigating mothering with a father on the front lines and what their own quiet moments a…

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Corner Cafe: A Conversation About Our Faith in Jesus 28:00

4M ago28:00

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Corner Cafe: A Conversation About Our Faith in Jesus comes to you every Saturday on AM 670 KLTT at 5 p.m. and on AM 1220 KLDC at 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. (re airs Tuesdays @ 6p.m. on KLDC). The show invites influencers, and leaders in the Christian community, to talk about their faith in Jesus. We all have a common bond to uplift our Savior Jesus Christ.…

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An Astrologer Guides Our Travel Plans 26:10

4M ago26:10

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With summer travels on the horizon, Lale taps professional astrologer—and Women Who Travel columnist—Steph Koyfman to read her chart and guide her through the season and the rest of the year. Plus, we hear from three listeners who are thinking about relocating, getting citizenship in a new place, and undertaking a life changing trek, and turn to St…

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"I didn't ask to be strong" The IDF Wives Panel with Yaf Newman, Tali Wohlgelernte, and Anonymous Part 1 41:59

4M ago41:59

41:59

Rivky sits down with Yaf Newman, Tali Wohlgelernte, and Anonymous, 3 women whose husbands are currently serving in the IDF. They share what the first days of the war were like, the mental health aspect of having a husband at war, what it’s like to reintegrate a husband temporarily into a family into that functions totally differently and some misco…

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Bear Encounters in Nevada and Chasing Poachers on the Masai Mara 31:45

4M ago31:45

31:45

Traveling everywhere from the savannahs of Tanzania to the mountains of Montana, Dr. Rae Wynn Grant is on a mission to save the world’s most endangered species. Lale chats with the wildlife ecologist, podcaster, author and co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom to hear stories from her new memoir, WILD LIFE: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed Worl…

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My Brother in Law Needs a Kidney/A Piece of Me with Aviva Breda (2020) 1:14:56

4M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

My brother in law is in urgent need of a kidney donor. To learn more about kidney donation or to see if you are a match, email R25992@renewal.org or call 718-431-9831 Ext. 209 Rivky talks with kidney donor Aviva Breda about the journey she took towards donating a part of her body to a stranger, she shares the common misconceptions around the backup…

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Aviation Pioneers: Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman's Record-Breaking Flights 27:45

4M ago27:45

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As Women's History Month comes to a close, we dive into the stories of two pioneering pilots: Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman. Yet while the legend of Earhart’s aviation feats and mysterious disappearance has long gripped the public imagination, Coleman’s equally impressive career as the first African-American woman to hold a pilot license is a s…

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Love, Loss, and Noodles in Cambodia 26:30

4M ago26:30

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This week Lale chats with author Chantha Nguon—along with her daughter Clara and co-author Kim Green—about her new memoir Slow Noodles: A Cambodian Memoir of Love, Loss, and Family Recipes. Listen to hear the trio share stories of their travels across Cambodia and collaborations in the kitchen, while Chantha reflects on life as a Cambodian refugee,…

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What You Can Do with Nechama Wasserman (2023) 1:14:37

4M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

For this International Agunah Day, Rivky revisits her conversation with Nechama Wasserman, a woman who has been trying to get a Jewish divorce for over 9 years. She shares her first impressions of her husband David when they were dating, what happened when she told him she was leaving, the support he’s been receiving from his family for the past 9 …

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Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Travel 26:46

5M ago26:46

26:46

Following the release of Condé Nast Traveler's annual Women Who Travel Power List, spotlighting 15 leaders like activist Quannah ChasingHorse, TV host Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, and content creator Charlotte Simpson, Lale and fellow editor Megan Spurrell get together in the studio to chat about how they shaped the list, the ways it's guiding their travel …

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Real Life Pesach Cooking with Miriam (Pascal) Cohen 49:15

5M ago49:15

49:15

Rivky sits down with prolific cookbook author Miriam Pascal to talk about her newest book for Pesach. Miriam shares why she felt the need to make a Pesach cookbook, how her own restrictive Pesach customs growing up shaped her view on Pesach cooking, the changes she’s seen in the kosher food blogging industry over the last 12 years, and why she want…

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