On this week's episode I have on child advocate leader Trista Lee to discuss a really hard topic many have shame speaking about publicly--being sexually abused. Sharing experiences based off people in her personal life, Trista gives tools on how parents and kids alike can go about having open dialogues on topics like being sexually abused and how to prevent it from happening further. We also discuss the #MeToo movement and how that's affected the climate of this whole subject.

Please make sure to share this episode with anyone you may know who has or is dealing with sexual abuse or trauma and make sure to connect with me and Trista below with your thoughts on this episode!

Connect with Trista:
http://parentsforfuture.co/

Connect with me: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

On today's episode I share for the first time about how I deal with something called body dysmorphic disorder-- when you look in the mirror and see a skewed version of yourself than what is reality. I have a conversation with motivational speaker Kevin Nahai who shares his own journey and struggles with body dysmorphia along with his eating disorder and depression and the tools he has used to overcome it all. This episode will give you insight, tactics, and tools on how to go about loving yourself whether you have a disorder or not and how to be confident in who you are and what you look like.

Connect with Kevin below:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/kevinnahai
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kevinnahai

And hit me up on Instagram with your thoughts on this episode: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

How do you make the first move? Should a girl offer to pay on the first date? What are red flags to look out for and boundaries to create when first dating? And most importantly, how do you know if they're THE ONE? I'm bringing back everyone's favorite therapist and dating coach Rodney Rabbani to talk about all things dating for this week's Valentine's Day themed episode.

Follow Rodney below and listen to our previous podcast episode if you haven't below!:
Question of The Day Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1117498381644971/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rodneyrabbani
Previous Episode: http://bit.ly/BehindTheRainbowRodneyRabbaniDatingLife

Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

On today's episode I have the star of the YouTube viral sensation video "The Persian Bachelorette"-- Tara Grammy! We talk about Tara's journey on getting to where she is today and what it's been like going against community expectations to be an actress. We also talk about her exciting movie coming out on February 14th, "A Simple Wedding", with the all star cast including Rita Wilson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Max Jobrani, and more.

Check out the links below to connect with Tara on social as well as "The Persian Bachelorette" and "A Simple Wedding" trailer.

The Persian Bachelorette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdNRJw5Dgj0&t=49s
A Simple Wedding Trailer: https://youtu.be/7uXUwFhfHuI
Find The Movie Theater Closest To You Screening A Simple Wedding: https://88.formovietickets.com:2235/T.ASP?WCI=BT&Page=schedule&SelectedDate=20200214
Tara Grammy YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgK09E90wrWCm2Gg6e1Xe_A
Tara Grammy Instagram: www.instagram.com/taragrammy

Also hit me up in the DMs on Instagram with your thoughts on this podcast episode! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

DATING APPS. You either love them. You hate them. Or you LOVE & HATE THEM. On today's episode I put on my investigator cap to get to the bottom of dating apps and how they've affected the world by heading the source, aka founder, of THE Jewish dating app, David Yarus of JSwipe. David and I cover everything from what sparked the creation of JSwipe, David's thoughts on how dating apps have affected the dating game, the future of dating apps, and we do a deep dive into ghosting and how to deal with it.

Follow David and download JSwipe below:
www.instagram.com/davidyarus
www.instagram.com/jswipe
https://www.itstartedwithjswipe.com

Share your thoughts on this episode by connecting with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

What is it REALLY like having a sister? In honor of this week's #Birthdayathon festivities in my family, I bring on special guest and the star of half of my Instagram Stories--SHARONA DANE. With our birthdays only a year and three days apart, we couldn't be more different and on this week's episode we highlight and share the behind the scenes of our relationship and mentalities. Sharona enlightens us on the importance of hip-hop, her thoughts on beauty standards in today's society, why it's important to be kind to yourself and others, and how she met DRAKE. Yes, this is an episode you don't wanna miss.

Head to my Instagram page and drop down a comment helping me wish Sharona a happy birthday!: www. instagram.com/elainechaya

They say a picture's worth a thousand words, but what goes on behind one picture I believe takes up about a million words. On today's episode I have the girl BEHIND the photos that I create and post, Mayra Lozano. Mayra shares from her point of view what it's like working for a blogger and specifically the journey her and I have taken throughout the course of working together. This episode is not just about the struggles of what it takes to put one photo together, but more importantly, the emphasis on how important it is to speak highly of yourself along the way. Mayra is one of my real-life motivational cheerleaders, continually reminding me of my self-worth and pushing me to be that for others, and on this episode you hear her thoughts on why this is so important for us all.

Follow her on Instagram below and CAST HER FOR THE NEXT MOVIE / TV/ COMMERCIAL ROLE:
www.instagram.com/mayraaloza

And follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Divorces. Broken Engagements. Long term relationships that end. Why does it seem like now more than ever relationships ending are becoming a trend? As I’m on a mission to change the world in every aspct and topic, that involves stopping this epidemic of all these ending relationships. On today’s episode I’m so honored to have the marriage queen herself, Chana Levitan, author of “I Only Want To Get Married Once”, who shares her tips and tricks on what you really need to focus on and look for when your dating and how to make a marriage work for the long haul.

Connect with Chana and purchase her books below!
https://chanalevitan.com
https://www.facebook.com/ChanaLevitancom-143037412397362/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzm2GHBUd_IYFZfK28T9lg

Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

GUYS, I was in a music video!! That in itself deserves its own podcast episode. And today, we meet the girl who made my video star dreams come true: Pontea Banayan. "Bitches Having Babies" queen talks about her singing journey, what it's been like going against the expectations of her community, and how she embraces her power and purpose in the times that are most challenging. It's hard when you're your own boss trying to navigate how to create success in your life but in this episode, Pontea delves deep into the practices she uses to continually push herself to come up on top.

Connect with Pontea on her channels below and watch the Bitches Having Babies video!:
Bitches Having Babies Video: https://fanlink.to/BHBMusicVideo
Pontea's Spotify: https://fanlink.to/PonteaSpotify
Pontea's Music: https://fanlink.to/PonteaMusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iampontea

Connect with me on Instagram too! www.instagram.com/elainechaya

Ever want to make your side passion into a full-blown career that takes over the world? On today's episode I talk to the QUEEN of turning your dreams into reality Rachel Sumekh. She explains how a simple action she took in college 9 years ago has transformed into the non-profit organization, Swipe Out Hunger, that's impacting thousands of students today. Rachel spills her secrets on to be your own BOSS (figuratively and literally) in all aspects of life. PLUS, for those of you who know Rachel personally, this episode is extra special because I've gotten the juicy personal details about Rachel ASIDE from her career. So... this is like the "EXTRA EXTRA, HEAR ALL ABOUT IT!" episode.

Check out details on Swipe Out Hunger and connect with her on Instagram below:
www.swipehunger.org
www.instagram.com/rachelsumekh

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