Small Talk With Syd &#8211; The Podcast

Changing The World & Designing It with Kira West Aug 26, 2020

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In Episode 29 I chat with Kira West who is a health & wellness influencer, as well as the creator her new brand, Made ByK.West, which just launched their "World Collection" ! Her brand is all about diversity and inclusion by sharing stories/jewelry pieces from all over the world. Kira also shares her personal experiences such as traveling for business & what that has been like/how to do it safely. Plus, we dive into how she launched a business in 2020 and the ways in which she has adjusted to the current climate.

We also cover a lot of other great topics in this episode such as how she has learned to be comfortable in her own skin, not attaching judgment when it comes to eating & even relationships! If you want to hear it all be sure to tune in...

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Expert Advice on How To Pivot In 2020 with Iman Hasan Aug 19, 2020

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In Episode 28 I chat with Iman Hasan who is the Founder & CEO of Iman Hasan Creative & We Are Renn - along with few other roles which we discuss in this episode. Taking on multiple roles in nothing new for Hasan as she has pivoted multiple times over the years which has helped her in her overall career path.

With Iman's company being less than a year old we dive into how they have been operating during the global pandemic & the main reasons why they have been able to thrive. We also dive into other topics like how she has built an all female, ethnically diverse team and why it has been beneficial to her company's growth. Plus, Iman shares some of the ways she has been keep her mental check & her wedding plans for the future! Be sure to tune in!

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Reaching For The Stars & Interviewing Them with Sydney Sadick Jul 08, 2020

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In Episode 27 I chat with fashion & lifestyle expert Sydney Sadick who has been a TV correspondent for shows like TODAY, E!, Inside Edition, and GMA. She also is the author of the new book, AIM HIGH, which offers expert fashion advice to help others feel confident with what they wear while still being budget conscious. She also says the book dives much deeper into her personal life with some unfiltered stories.

After getting to know Sydney a bit more its no surprise as to why she reached this much success at just a mere 26 years old. We dive into some of her incredible job experiences and even how an assignment at Harvard's summer program led to her launching a successful blog. Sydney also offers great advice for those who are looking to build their personal brand and how they can put themselves out there. We may even get into some stories about celebrities she has interviewed & cool events she has attended...so if you want to hear those be sure to tune in!

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Activism Starts In Your Own Backyard with Richie Jolivette Jun 17, 2020

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In Episode 26 I chat with Rachel (a.k.a Richie) Jolivette who is the Co-Founder of Vetted Collaborative which is a members-only, luxury lifestyle club that curates bespoke group trips and unique local events. She also is a real estate agent at Halstead and an activist on the rise. Being the product of a Federal Judge and the VP of a Fortune 500 company, Richie is no stranger to speaking her mind and going after what she wants. In fact, her career started with shredding paper at an internship to becoming Marketing Director! - One of the many ways Richie has left her mark.

We also dive into the Black Lives Matter movement and the work that Richie has been doing at the protests. Growing up Richie was one of the few Black kids at her school and she faced different kinds of discrimination. She shares her experiences and what people can do to show support. This episode gets super raw and real - definitely educational & thought provoking. Tune in!

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Fighting In The Ring & For Equality with Taylor Rae Almonte Jun 10, 2020

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In Episode 25 I chat with Taylor Rae Almonte who is a trainer at Rumble Boxing but also a performer on the rise. She graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and has an incredible resume to say the least. Taylor is truly a fighter in every area of her life. In the episode we dive deep into the Black Lives Matter movement and what the message is. Being that Taylor identifies as a Black Lantix individual, she was able to provide the perspective of what's its like to be a POC of in the United States. Another interesting perspective is that Taylor is in an interracial relationship which allowed her to give insight into other types of discrimination. We cover many topics in this episode such as personal experiences, racism in culture, how to support & how to maintain mental health during this time. I learned so much from Taylor this episode and I know you will too.

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She Moves and Grooves...& Eats French Fries Too! Chatting with Aubre Winters May 27, 2020

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In Episode 24 I chat with Aubre Winters who is a Los Angeles based fitness instructor, trainer, and creator of the dance cardio sculpt class, Sweat Sessions. Growing up Aubre had dreams of moving to LA to become a competitive dancer but along the way she discovered a passion for community fitness. While working in corporate Aubre knew that she wasn't fulfilled - she is a mover and groover by heart! Plus, ending her relationship of six years truly acted as a catalyst for her career. By pushing through obstacles and never giving up, even when things got hard, she is a perfect example of what it means to chase your dreams.

Aubre also offers relatable fitness and nutrition advice which was extremely refreshing coming from a fitness instructor let alone one from LA. We also talk about maintaining healthy skin, how to form healthy habits, her Sweat Sessions classes and more! This was such a fun episode to record and Aubre's energy is so infectious you can't help but smile! Tune in!

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Mo' Money Does Not Mean Mo' Problems! Talking Finance with Leanna Hawk May 20, 2020

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In Episode 23 I chat with Leanna Hawk who is the founder of Black Hawk Financial and the author of bestselling book, Young Fun and Financially Free. With over 12 years of consulting experience working alongside companies listed on NYSE, NASDAQ & many others Leanna has gained a lot of insight into the world of finance. She has even been featured on shows like CNBC, Bloomberg & Yahoo Finance just to name a few.

Growing up Leanna was very determined to be financially independent and through the years she has learned how to save smart, pay off debt and invest properly. While finances have become a cause of concern for many during this time, I sit with Leanna to talk about how to avoid additional stress and how this can actually be seen as a financial opportunity... Definitely an episode worth the listen.

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Mental Health, Veganism & Meditation with Remy Park May 13, 2020

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In Episode 22 I chat with with Remy Park who is a vegan recipe developer, registered yoga/meditation teacher, food photographer & blogger at Veggiekins. Her recipes have even been featured on ACBNews, NBC News, News12, Whole Foods Market and more. While she may have an impressive resume, Remy's journey wasn't all the easy.

Growing up she moved quite a bit and in her adolescent years developed Anorexia Nervosa coupled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which led to destructive behaviors including self harming and substance/alcohol abuse. It wasn't until hitting rock bottom that she really woke up. Her journey to self healing is truly an amazing one and a story that everyone can benefit from hearing so be sure to tune in.

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