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In The City Confessions, host and Native New Yorker Mariann Yip leads an ongoing, causal and raw discussion with real people living in the city to share and laugh about their highs and most importantly their lows. She invites guests to open up about what they’re really going through on a daily basis, what the city has taught them, and ultimately gives them a platform to talk about what’s on their mind and what keeps them up at night. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s ...
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This is a quick and short solo episode featuring your host Mariann Yip, closing out season 10 of The City Confessions. She shares her life updates, how she's truly feeling about her podcast, and what she's working on behind the scenes. You can follow her real life updates on her personal page www.instagram.com/mariann_yip and stay tuned for the ret…
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This week's guest is Rebecca Benvie, an ASMR specialist and founder of WhisperWave, an ASMR spa in New York City focused on health and wellness. In this episode, we talk about the following topics: Her relationship with NYC and why she started her business here What is ASMR and the benefits What inspired her to start Whisper Wave and what a service…
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This episode features mindset coach and entrepreneur Kate Lombardo. She is also the Co-Owner and Director of YogaRenew Online Teacher Training and YogaRenew Hoboken.We talk about the below topics including: Kate’s discovery and love for yoga, how it began and how it changed her life Relationship with NYC including challenges with her health and deb…
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Today’s guest is Marcel Dinkins, a peloton instructor, keynote speaker, former army officer and Div 1 runner. Topics we discuss in this week’s episode include: How Marcel became a Peloton instructor / her journey from Memphis to NYC Grief/turning the loss of her brother into motivation The mental toll of being an athlete A day in the life and what …
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This week’s guest is beauty and wellness publicist, Christina Monteleone Boyarsky, who is also the founder of CMB Media. In this episode, we talk about: Why Christina started her own PR firm and how she landed her first client Being her own boss and how she handles the stress and pressure Her morning routine and reality of being a publicist Stereot…
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This week’s guest is sex and relationships writer Hayley Folk. She talks about her writing journey and move to NYC and how she’s been courageous to openly write about sex. Other topics include: Dealing with feedback with her writing from her family and friends How her husband feels about her career and writing topics Hayley’s opinion on raunchy and…
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This episode is a solo one featuring your host, Mariann Yip. She confesses that she has recently lost herself and is finding her way back. She shares five lessons including: Stop worrying about others and focusing on my paper / Minding my own business Noticing emotions but not having to voice them or act on them Power of affirmations & gratitude (f…
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This week’s episode features Cameron Forbes, the founder of Forbes Functions, a boutique event planning company curating memorable experiences for bold brands and party people alike. We talk about her background and relationship in NYC and all about her business, Forbes Functions. Other topics include: - Cameron talking about growing up in New York…
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This episode features actress and model from LA, Hannah Masi Helwani. We discuss the below topics including: Opening up about finding her place in New York and finding the move to be difficult Juxtaposition of having beautiful milestones in NYC but feeling homesick and love for LAImportance of having supportive parents for her career and life path …
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We have our first repeating guest of The City Confessions and it’s LeAura Luciano, who is a journalist, writer, content creator and host of the podcast, What’s Your Skincare Routine with LeAura Luciano. She was a guest back in 2019 and you can reference her past episode 39 for her NYC background and insights on wellness and meditation. In this epis…
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This solo episode is a confession regarding an incident that happened in a NYC event. Mariann Yip talks about her embarrassing outburst at a meditation session, the power of emotions and learning to let go of the past to make room for the present and future. Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be s…
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This episode features Cyndi Ramirez, the Founder of self care brand, Chillhouse. We talk about her background with NYC, how the idea of Chillhouse came to be and her balancing motherhood and being an entrepreneur. Other topics include: How Cyndi founded Chillhouse: seeing the gap in the spa industry in terms of affordability and aspirational enviro…
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This week’s guest is Flor Pereira, a NYC based latin creator. She recalls her move from Argentina, switching careers and uprooting her life. Other topics we discuss include: Moving to NYC and recalling the transition: struggles, lessons and changes Career change from being a lawyer in Argentina to full time creator in NYC Embracing different chapte…
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This week’s guest is Carleigh Ferrante, who is a NYC-based writer and editor and the host of Mostly Balanced Podcast. She covers all things dating, relationships, and wellness. The topic we cover include: How Carleigh met her boyfriend through Hinge and her experience with dating apps and dating in a city like New York How she started Mostly Balanc…
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This week's guest is Kimberly Fisher, who is a professional freelance travel writer, blogger, journalist, and on-camera host. In this episode, we discuss the below topics:- Relationship with NYC started with moving for a guy but staying for herself- Jumping and embracing the unknown and seeing obstacles as growth- Finding ways to reconnect with you…
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This is the first episode of Season 10 and I am so happy to be back. I talk about my first year as a mother and the lessons I've learned. I dive deeper into my reflection on my journey in the hopes that you can take something from it. Topics include: - Welcoming Season 10 of The City Confessions: life updates regarding my first year as a first time…
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This episode is a solo one from yours truly, wrapping up season 9. I share some life updates, reflections on 2023 and my confessions from my personal life. Other topics I also touch on include: 2023 recap and reflection: opening up about anxiety attacks, word of the year GRACE for 2023 and how I applied it through my life this year Vulnerability of…
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We are wrapping up Season 9 with Donna Kim, a New York-based creative social consultant and writer. In this week’s episode we discuss the below topics: Working in media, magazines and publishing industry and recalling her lessons and challenges in her career The beauty of New York and perfect timing, patience and believing in yourself Unspoken real…
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Today we are joined by the founders of LINES, Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer. LINES is Tattoo and Fashion Atelier that offers wellness spa services, fashion products, education, and events. In this episode we discuss the following topics: How Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer met (from a mentor and mentee relationship) and sharing same ethos and beliefs a…
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This week's guest is Rebeka Getty, who is the founder of NYC for FREE, New York City's go-to source for events, pop-ups, local giveaways, free things to do in NYC and more. In this episode we talk about how she started her Instagram NYC for Free account and how she grew it into a strong community, leading her to pursue this as her full time career.…
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This week's guest features Emily Brickel Edelson, who is a new mom, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Chic Sketch, published Fashion Illustrator, Speaker and Author of the book Sketch and Go: 5 Minute Fashion Illustration. In this episode, we discuss the below topics:- How she started Chic Sketch, which is a mobile application and live fashion illustrati…
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Today’s guests are dating coach Ali Jackson stand up comedian Erica Spera, both co hosts of Finding Mr. Height podcast, where they bring you their positive and practical dating advice. In this week's episode, we discuss the below topics including: - How Ali and Erica met through podcasting and are now cohosts -Their current approach to dating: usin…
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This week's guest is Mila Magazhanova, the owner of Kerbez beauty bar, which specializes in Russian Gel manicures in NYC. We sit down to talk about her incredible story of how she started her own nail business as a result of COVID. We also dive into the below topics including:-Career switch from being a paralegal in personal injury to owning her ow…
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We are starting off Season 9 with Lily Ravas, a fashion brand strategist based in NYC. We talk about her journey to NYC from Europe and how she’s established herself in the fashion world by working with clients and building her reputation. Other topics we discuss include: Realities of being a freelancer and working with different brands from a fina…
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I am back with Season 9 of The City Confessions and this is a solo episode from yours truly. I give my life updates where I discuss the end of my pregnancy, my birth story, the unspoken fourth trimester and the transition to motherhood. Topics include: Traumatic birth story: details surrounding my baby’s health, the NICU and all the emotions of bei…
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This is the last episode which is a solo one featuring yours truly Mariann Yip. Wrapping up Season 8 of The City Confessions, I give my life updates. I open up about my current pregnancy symptoms as well as fears about the future regarding motherhood, finances and stability. I talk about how pregnancy has changed friendship dynamics and relationshi…
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Today's guest is Esther Santer, a lifestyle and fashion blogger based in NYC and also a mom to a one year old boy. We talk all things related to blogging, social media, motherhood and more! Topics covered include: How Esther got started as a fashion blogger 10 years ago by crashing Anna Sui fashion show and how that moment sparked her blogging care…
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This week's guest is Michelle Lin, the founder and CEO of Mooncat, which is a Taiwanese-owned nail brand. The nail polishes are all vegan and cruelty-free and the motto is weirdos, welcome home. In this episode, we talk about the below topics including: - Michelle Lin adapting to American life as a first generation immigrant - Dropping out of colle…
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This week's guest is Alyssa Brieloff, a Spiritual Soulpreneur and Content Creator. She is a Reiki healer working with the chakra system to help rebalance energy and unearth people's purpose. Her mission is to help individuals find more alignment and discover their guide within so they can live their best life. In this episode, we talk about the fol…
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Hong Thaimee is a chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has served as a global ambassador for Thai cuisine and culture for nearly a decade and the owner of Thaimee Love, a thai restaurant in NYC. In this episode, we dive deeper into her story and her journey of making it NYC as a chef. Other topics include: Why Hong moved to NYC from Thailand …
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This week's guest is Laura Caruso, a dating, relationship and sex therapist based in NYC. In this episode, Laura explains how her passion for mental health motivated her to switch career paths and pursue psychology and counseling. We talk all things related to dating and relationship including the below topics: The role of sex in relationships Impo…
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This week's guest is Stevie Bowen, the founder and author of The City of Dating, her memoir turned dating community platform dedicated to helping others date to find themselves, not their soulmates. In this episode, we talk all about dating in NYC as we both wrote a book about our experiences. We also cover the below topics: - What inspired Stevie …
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This week's guest is Tara West, a fashion stylist, blogger and podcaster. In this episode, we talk about Tara's background and how she got into fashion. Other topics include:- How and why she pursued therapy in school- Opening up about her past trauma and healing process- How she learned to find her strength and trusting herself- Being authentic on…
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Today's guest is Ashika Kalra, who is the co-author of Behind Her Vision: Women of New York City, a book featuring 25 pioneering women across the arts, social impact, entrepreneurship, finance, and more. In this episode, we talk more about her journey of publishing this book in 2021 and writing this during the pandemic. Other topics include: How sh…
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This episode features Melanie Ramos, a professional dancer and choreographer from Miami, Florida. We sit down and dive deeper into her dance background and her journey from her dance training to where she is at now as a freelancer. Other topics we discuss include:- Mel’s dance background: life revolving around dancing, school and career- Breaking t…
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This episode features Stephanie Rommelt, the director and founder of Her Studio New York, which is a creative agency connecting upcoming brands with emerging creatives to build conceptual imagery. We dive deeper into Stephanie's story and discuss the following topics: -What her marketing experience in FIT taught her Finding her values and interests…
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Season 8 of The City Confessions kicks off with Ilana Dunn, the host of the podcast Seeing Other People and her mission is to help you feel less alone and more empowered in your dating life. From one podcast host to another, we dive into a conversation revolving around the reality of dating in NYC. Other topics that we discuss include: - Ilana's da…
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Welcome to Season 8 of The City Confessions! I am back with a solo episode, and updating all of you on my biggest life updates with a huge surprising announcement. I am finally ready to share that I AM PREGNANT! Since the closing of season 7, I have kept quiet about everything going on in my life as I needed time to digest the news myself. I talk m…
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This episode is the 150th episode and the last episode of Season 7 of The City Confessions! This is a solo episode featuring me, your host Mariann Yip. I open up about what I'm currently going through by offering insight and advice on how to weather out the storms. I also reveal my technique of seeing life as a movie script as a healing tool to res…
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This week's guest is emerging American Pop Singer/ Songwriter based in NYC and DC, Marilyn Hucek. In this episode, we talk about her pursuing her dream as a music artist and her rebirth and rediscovery for her passion. The topics we cover include:– Marilyn Hucek's internal struggle of wanting to be a singer but not thinking it was possible– Auditio…
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In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Debora also known as Deb, who is a NYC content creator, Youtuber and photographer. We sit down to talk about her journey and story with social media. Other topics include: - What her relationship with NYC is: identity with being an American Haitian (what that means to her and what that means from the w…
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I am so thrilled and honored to have American fashion designer, Phillip Lim on this week's episode of The City Confessions to talk all about House of Slay, partnership with Diageo and his commitment to amplify Asian voices. The structure of this episode is as follows:- How Phillip Lim got started in the fashion industry: breaking the expectation of…
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This week's guest is Alison Hall, a reporter for Inside Edition and Anchor at Law & Crime. In this episode, we dive into what it's really like being a journalist and reporter in NYC, covering breaking news and navigating the media industry. Alison and I also discuss: - How she got into journalism and why she moved to NYC - What it’s really like bei…
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Today's guest is Berto Calkins, a Vegan Social Media Content Creator from NYC. Like myself, Berto grew up in the Lower East Side and now resides in Brooklyn, so we have a shared common foundation. In this episode, Berto and I talk about the following topics:- How he started his vegan journey: why he decided to become vegan and what that transition …
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This week's guest is Kira Jones, the Founder of Cacti Wellness Collective, which is a wellness and productivity platform for ambitious women. In this episode we talk all things related to mindset, productivity and wellness. The topics we discuss include: How and Why Kira Jones created Cacti Wellness Collective Finding What Works for You: morning ro…
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This week's guest is Divya Gugnai, the Co-Founder and CEO of Wander Beauty, a serial entrepreneur and a mom of two. As someone who has built several companies and have sold them, we sit down to talk about her journey, what she's learned and where she's at now. Other topics we discuss include: Divya Leaving Corporate Finance World to Being an Entrep…
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Today we are joined by Dr. Lauren Becker, a general and cosmetic dentist based in NYC. Topics that we discuss include the following: • How Dr. Lauren Becker got into dentistry and the moment she decided she wanted to be a dentist• Transition of working for someone else to working by herself, including challenges and highlights of opening her own pr…
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Today's guest is Em Roberts, a content creator, podcaster, and co-founder of Monday Network. She is an American now living in London, and we chat about her current life and the below topics: - Why she moved to London and what that transition was like - Realities of moving to a new city and finding her footing through networking and patience - What …
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Today's guest is Taylor Fellman, who is the founder of Sh*t You Should Eat. We are recording this episode together in person, and we discus the following topics:- How Taylor founded her brand and came up with the name Sh*t You Should Eat- How we met and the power of energy and intentions - Challenges running and starting her own business - Her uniq…
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Today's guest is Alexis Wolfe, founder of NYCDateNite, a New York based blog that has become the go-to resource for dating in New York City. We sit down and talk about the below topics: How and why she started her blog: love for food and dating in NYC How she met her boyfriend on Hinge, biggest lesson with dating and focusing on if you like them, r…
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