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Welcome to episode #10 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 of Hustle & Schmear, we sit down with Gigi Vogel, founder of De La Heart, for a conversation that’s equal parts lymphatic drainage and life wisdom. From her journey as a wellness entrepreneur to how she turned a personal healing practice into a cult-favorite brand, Gigi shares the real story behind the hustle. We talk motherhood, muses, Miami, and moving energy—both spiritual and physical. Because let’s face it: Lymphin’ Ain’t Easy!Hit follow and let's schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #9 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 of Hustle and Schmear, we sit down with Dr. B., Alexander Blinski, founder of the cult-favorite aesthetics practice Plump. Known for his brutal honesty, less-is-more approach to injectables and a loyal following of glowy, sculpted faces, Dr. Blinski is redefining what it means to look “refreshed.” We talk about building trust in a saturated market, the art of a subtle tweak, and how Plump became a quiet authority in the aesthetics world. If you’ve ever considered a little tweak—or just want to hear from the doctor behind NYC’s most natural results—this one’s for you.Hit follow and let's schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #8 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 of Hustle & Schmear, we step inside the dazzling world of Jen Pear — the powerhouse event planner behind legendary celebrations for clients like David Beckham, Shaquille O’Neal, Tom Brady, Sports Illustrated, and Dior. From billionaires’ birthdays to bar mitzvahs that rival the Met Gala, Jen curates every detail with vision, heart, and hustle. She’s not only a luxury event architect but also a mom, a CEO, and a passionate force in the philanthropic world. Tune in as she shares what it really takes to stay calm under pressure, make magic happen for the rich and famous, and still get home in time for bedtime stories.Hit follow and let's schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #7 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 of Hustle and Schmear, we sit down with creative force Noam Harary - actor, model, director, and producer. From Columbia University studying engineering to sleeping on Mac Miller's couch, Noam shares the wild trajectory that took him from a cameo on Gossip Girl, to producing early music videos, to directing Nike campaigns, and working with National Geographic. We unpack the hustle and the humor of building a creative career on your own terms. It's a conversation about tenacity, risk-taking, saying "YES" to almost anything, and why the best stories are the ones that don't go according to plan!

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Welcome to episode #6 of Hustle & Schmear!

In Part 2 of this heartfelt and hilarious conversation, Robin Salstein reflects on life’s second act with wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of Brooklyn sass. She opens up about raising triplets, the evolving role of motherhood, and what it really means to never “retire” as a parent. With sharp takes on identity, aging, and sheer stamina, this is less a sob story and more of a survivor’s manual — smart, funny, and unmistakably her. If Part 1 was the prologue, this is the plot twist!

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Welcome to episode #5 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 Mother's Day, we sit down with the incomparable Robin Salstein-Jason's sharp-tongued, pint-sized, one-of-a-kind, firecracker of a mother. In Part 1 of her wild origin story, Robin takes us from her Brooklyn childhood to the loss of her mother at nine, surviving an abusive father, and having triplet boys. Robin's journey is part tragedy, part comedy, and entirely unfiltered. She curses, we cry, and somehow she conquers! Trust us, this is not your average Mother's Day episode. Part 2- NEXT WEEK!!!Hit follow and let's schmooze.

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Welcome to episode #4 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 of Hustle and Schmear, "Magik* and Music," we sit down with the incredible Minna Choi — composer, conductor, and founder of the Magik*Magik Orchestra. Minna shares her journey from NYU dorm life with Liz, to collaborating with legendary bands like Weezer and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood. We dive into the grit, resilience, and creativity it took to carve out a space in the music world. Tune in for a conversation about chasing dreams, defying your parents, building something from nothing, and making a little magik along the way!Hit follow and let's schmooze.

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Welcome to the 3rd episode 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 our third episode, "Ballet, Broadway, and the Big Screen" we sit down with  Craig Salstein, to talk dance, the great white way, movies, and breaking through in the arts. From the barre to the big screen, Craig dishes on the discipline, the drama, and the sheer determination it takes to make it in the dance world. It's a conversation about passion, work ethic, perseverance, and pliés...with plenty of bagel crumbs and brotherly banter along the way. 

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Welcome to episode #2 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 our second episode, "From Tabloids to Torah," we sit down with Jon Warech, a former entertainment writer chronicling the wild Miami club scene of the early 2000s.  After a life-changing trip on March of The Living, Jon began a journey of transformation that led him to become a respected leader in the Jewish community and Director of Hillel at FIU. We explore what it means to be Jewish today.  From Paparazzi to Passover, this conversation is full of laughs, insight, and a little spiritual reckoning. 

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Welcome to the debut episode 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 our first episode, "Real Estate, Retail, Resilience, and Reinvention," we sit down with Jason's childhood bestie and former business partner, David Lipp. From little league fields to Paris runways, this episode discusses taking leaps of faith, the hustle of turning big ideas into real businesses, the ever-evolving art of reinventing yourself, and finding your life's purpose. 

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