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Welcome to episode #30 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!On this episode, “Liquid to Lips,” Elisabeth Baron joins us to talk about what it really means to be a woman leading in the luxury and spirits world, from her years inside LVMH-owned Hennessy to navigating boardrooms, brand politics, and breaking ceilings. She shares stories from working with icons like Nas, LL Cool J, and 50 Cent, and how those experiences shaped her creative voice and leadership style. We get into her bold pivot into the cannabis and beverage energy space, and how she ultimately became the CEO of Hello Soju. It’s a conversation about building the kind of brand—and career—that only comes from betting on yourself.Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #29 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!On this episode, “It’s Called Style,” we discuss the journey of Shaelee Hansen. From her Alaskan and Colorado roots to her evolution from stylist assistant to founder of her own jewelry line, Studio24, Shaelee shares how her mom and grandma shaped her eye for style, why a personal uniform is powerful, and how taking chances can lead to self-discovery. We unpack the relationship between happiness and material things, what really matters in life, and the hustle behind building a career in style and fashion.Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #28 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!On this episode of Hustle & Schmear, “Halloween Schmalloween,” we take a festive deep-dive into how Halloween evolved from a spooky old-world tradition into a full-blown cultural spectacle. We talk costume couture, our most iconic (and cringe) looks, and relive the candy nostalgia that defined our trick-or-treat glory days. We’re serving the ultimate playlist and watchlist, breaking down the Halloween movies and music that set the mood then and now. Plus, a special "Call Your Mother" segment, where we swap ghost stories and explore what makes New York spooky, magical, and utterly one-of-a-kind; the perfect backdrop for Halloween. Cozy, cheeky, nostalgic, and a little witchy… this episode is the treat you actually want in your bag.Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #27 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!On this episode of Hustle & Schmear, “Funny Business,” we sit down with comedian Michael Lenoci for a hilarious and honest conversation about life on and off the stage. We dive into his early days touring across the country, what it really takes to build a career in comedy, and how the creative process works when your job is to make people laugh. Michael opens up about living in Los Angeles — from the grind to the glamour — and how the city shapes his material and mindset. We chat about modern dating, and finding humor in the chaos. Michael unpacks the myths and misconceptions about comedians, revealing the real hustle behind the punchline! Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #26 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!On this episode of Hustle & Schmear, we sit down with Nadia Vostrikov — a former ballerina turned digital-marketing director who pirouetted from pointe shoes to PowerPoint. She grew up with ballet parents, married Jason’s triplet brother, and now spends her days choreographing ad campaigns instead of Swan Lake. We talk independence, striving for perfection, stage fright, and what it’s like to keep your balance — both onstage and online.Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #25 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!On this episode of Hustle & Schmear, “The High Holy Days,” we’re diving into the meaning, traditions, and flavors of the Jewish High Holidays with educator and community leader Jon Warech. From the sweetness of apples and honey to the bagel-laden break-fast table, we explore how Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur blend reflection, ritual, and community. Jon brings humor, wisdom, and personal perspective on why these holidays matter today and how they connect us to something bigger. It’s a mix of insight, storytelling, and schmear that’s equal parts soulful and delicious.Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #24 of Hustle & Schmear.

Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!

This week we sit down and shop with Thomas Kissell, a personal shopper and top stylist behind one of the most legendary luxury retailers in the country. Thomas has built his career one sale, one client, and one perfectly styled look at a time. We dive into the psychology of shopping, the power of personal relationships, and why luxury retail is as much therapy as it is fashion. Expect stories from the sales floor, lessons in style, and plenty of schmooze about what really makes people buy.

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Welcome to episode #23 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!On this episode of Hustle & Schmear, “Boobs & Bolognese,” we welcome the fabulous Caroline Vreeland — singer, writer, fashion muse, and great-granddaughter of the legendary Diana Vreeland. Caroline talks about her whirlwind life: from music and modeling to OnlyF*ns, love, pasta, wine, and her new chapter as a wife and mom of two in Canada. With beauty, brains, and plenty of boldness, Caroline reminds us what it means to live life unfiltered and unapologetic.Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #22 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!In this episode, “Movies Schmoovies,” we go full popcorn mode — dishing on cult classics, guilty pleasures, and the films that shaped us, from "The Goonies" to "Goodfellas." Expect heated debates, nostalgic rewinds, and a few quotable moments that still make us laugh. Plus, we have a special Call Your Mother segment — because sometimes mom’s movie reviews are better than Rotten Tomatoes. Grab a seat, this one’s cinematic.Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #21 of Hustle & Schmear.Hosted by Jason Salstein and Liz Cohen, this podcast is your dose of bagels, banter, and brutal honesty. Two besties yada, yada-ing, exploring, and diving deep into life’s curiosities. Whether you want to join or not, we don’t care, just let us know so we can have a head count for the wonton soup order!In this episode, "Fashion, Fame & New York" we sit down with the iconic @laurenezersky — the original fashion insider and host of Behind the Velvet Ropes — to talk style, gossip, Alexander Mcqueen, Karl Lagerfeld, the Big Apple, and how she made fashion fun, aspirational, and totally accessible. A true New York legend!Hit follow and let’s schmooze.

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