Michal Kurtis is a fashion consultant and content creator who works both sides of the industry—advising brands while building her own platform. She and Rivki talk about the duality of her career, why she stopped accepting free gifts, and the moving target of ambition that keeps her excited to wake up on Mondays. From packing disasters to manifestation moments, this conversation covers everything from business strategy to why success isn't about reaching the finish line

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Michal's IG: @mkurtis

00:00 Intro
04:06 Organic Content vs. Polished Campaigns
09:14 Relatability and Responsible Content Consumption
12:11 Advice for Emerging Brands on Budgets
15:22 When to Stop Accepting Gifts
19:25 The Smoke and Mirrors of Success
25:12 Career Dreams and Product Ambitions
29:52 What's Missing in Fashion
34:31 Style No-Gos and Personal Rules
38:09 The Intuitive Nature of Getting Dressed
41:18 Packing Disasters
44:08 Dressing for Your Personality
46:56 Defining Success and Staying Sparked
49:36 Privilege, Dreams, and Being in the Driver's Seat

Katie Sands is a content creator and TV host who's navigating motherhood while building her career in fashion and media. She and Rivki talk about the reality of being Jewish in the creator space post-October 7th, the complicated world of affiliate marketing, and how becoming a mom changes everything including how you show up at industry events. From dealing with antisemitism to managing three affiliate platforms while raising a newborn, Katie shares the honest truth about trying to have it all (just not all at once).

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Katie's IG: @itskatiesands

00:00 Intro
06:08 Being Jewish in Fashion Industry
09:12 Safety, Visibility, and Wearing Your Identity
17:16 The Pressure of Being Misunderstood
19:48 Motherhood Changes Everything
22:18 Dreams vs. Reality with a Newborn
25:16 Boy Mom Life and Family Dynamics
28:06 Event Fatigue and Energy Management
32:01 Seasons of Life and Priorities
37:19 Platform Strategy and Commission Games
41:33 When Links Feel Too Salesy
45:01 Agency Complications and Transparency
48:17 Defining Success and Happiness
50:56 Comparison, Growth, and Finding Peace

Shiran Melamed is the creator behind @styledbyshishi, where she's built a loyal community of followers sharing her love for luxury handbags, motherhood, and authentic living. From fertility struggles to building a business with three phones and four kids, Shiran proves you really can do it all.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Shiran's IG: @styledbyshishi | TikTok: @styledbyshishi⁠

00:00 Intro
01:04 From Hermès Obsession to Social Media Success
03:55 The First Birkin Bag Rejection Story
07:21 Understanding the Hermès Process
09:32 Beyond the Bags: Motherhood Content
12:23 Going Cold Turkey: No More iPads
15:10 The Reality of Content Creation Work
17:22 Managing Three Phones and Four Kids
20:00 The Pressure of Organic vs. Paid Content
22:35 Shabbat as Creative Reset
29:00 Setting Boundaries with Brand Partnerships
31:47 Aspirational vs. Relatable Content
34:02 Modesty, Authenticity, and Being Yourself
37:16 Choosing Career Over Social Isolation
39:06 Fertility Struggles and Gratitude
43:54 Final Advice: You Can Do It All

Rebecca Minkoff is has been building her fashion empire for 20 years. She and Rivki talk about trusting your gut as a founder, evolving with your audience instead of freezing them in time, and why your career timeline needs to be measured in decades, not years. From going $60K into debt in the early days to learning when to celebrate wins, Rebecca shares the real behind-the-scenes of building a lasting brand while raising four kids and staying true to yourself.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Rebecca's IG: @rebeccaminkoff

00:00 Intro

06:12 Balancing Trends vs. Timeless Design

08:13 Growing Up With Your Brand

11:06 The Reality of Building a Business

14:16 Adapting to the Creator Economy

17:11 The "Superwoman" Myth

20:02 Success, Celebration, and Moving Goalposts

23:38 Being Present vs. Being Productive

27:00 Raising Kids With Work Ethic

32:22 The Fitness Transformation

37:01 Strength Training Philosophy

39:01 Designing as a Woman for Women

41:17 Judaism, Advocacy, and Taking Stands

44:31 20-Year Career Advice & Final Thoughts

Erica is a meditation teacher and creator of the Evolved app who's mastered the art of blending ancient Kundalini practices with modern life. She and Rivki dive deep into what it really means to live intuitively—from regulating your nervous system to making decisions from your highest self instead of your ego. They explore how to balance the masculine drive to achieve with the feminine art of surrender, plus practical ways to deepen your meditation practice beyond just going through the motions. This conversation will shift how you think about energy, relationships, and what it means to truly trust yourself. Plus, they start with a guided meditation that sets the tone for everything that follows.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz| TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Erica's IG: @inkale.exkale

00:00 Intro02:21 Guided Meditation Session11:38 Voice, Chakras & Personal Transformation14:13 Making Meditation Actually Work17:35 Balancing Masculine & Feminine Energy22:11 Spirituality vs. Accountability27:40 How Relationships Change When You Evolve32:05 Tools for Leveling Up Your Perspective34:38 Saying No to Opportunities39:31 From Reaction to Response45:08 Not Taking Life So Seriously48:18 Morning Practice Deep Dive56:07 Closing Thoughts

Liv Judd is a content creator and former magazine editor who covers fashion, beauty, and lifestyle while raising two daughters. She and Rivki talk about parenting in the creator economy, the realities of working in beauty and fashion content, and why getting paid for your work should be celebrated, not criticized.

Liv gets real about the misconceptions people have about content creation, shares her holy grail skincare products and why she's done with people saying certain things aren't "age appropriate." Plus, they dive deep into raising kids who understand social media without losing their intuition.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Liv's IG: @livjudd

00:00 Intro07:08 How fashion journalism evolved from magazines to social media10:29 Three major misconceptions about the beauty and fashion industry12:39 Why we should celebrate when creators get paid, not criticize them14:03 Building relationships with brands through organic content16:25 Essential traits for starting a content creator career23:00 Schools teaching kids to avoid social media careers29:16 Liv's "I've arrived" moment when TikTok exploded in 202034:05 Defining your "why" for being on social media34:47 How visibility changed Liv's relationship with aging38:11 Liv's holy grail anti-aging skincare routine breakdown51:58 Closing thoughts

Eden Grinshpan is a chef, TV personality, and cookbook author behind Tahini Baby, her new vegetarian cookbook full of Middle Eastern flavors. She and Rivki talk about her crazy path from reopening a café in India to getting TV shows and the long process of writing cookbooks.

Eden gets real about imposter syndrome, finally feeling confident after 15 years in food, and why you need to trust your own vision instead of watching what everyone else is doing.

📌 Rivki's IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz📌 Eden's IG: @edeneats

00:00 Intro04:44 How recipe development became intuitive over time06:38 Overcoming the fear of cooking on camera12:31 The energy of meeting supporters in person vs. online grinding14:26 Creating a vegetarian cookbook and listening to feedback21:13 Selling shows to Cooking Channel and being ahead of food influencer trends23:34 Honoring heritage while modernizing traditional dishes33:47 Standing confident in your identity and values39:01 Why patience and experience matter more than instant success41:43 Closing thoughts

Cass DiMicco is the founder of Aureum, the accessories brand behind those viral belts and sunglasses you’ve definitely seen. She sits down with Rivki to talk about how she built the brand from the ground up, what it’s like working with her husband, and how her idea of success has changed over time.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz
📌 Cass’s IG: @cassdimicco | TikTok: ⁠@cassdimicco

In this episode of Kale in My Teeth, Rivki is joined by Liz Kennedy—beauty expert, content creator, and spiritual seeker—for a conversation that weaves aesthetics, authenticity, and wisdom into one powerful narrative.

From skincare routines to spiritual alignment, Liz shares her philosophy on magnetism, confidence, and the rituals that bring us closer to who we really are. This isn’t just about what you put on your face—it’s about how you show up in your life.

📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Liz’s IG: @lizkennedy | TikTok: ⁠@lizkennedy__

00:00 Intro
04:43 Spirituality, Aesthetics, and Identity
06:20 How to Start: A Beginner’s Approach
08:53 Individualized Self-Care
12:13 The “Olympics of Self-Care” Routine
15:13 Chemical Peels 101
18:44 Daily Skincare Breakdown
25:52 Tailoring Skincare by Concern
30:00 Skincare Tech Explained
35:00 Product Picks & Offsetting Costs
39:02 Honest Moment
41:29 Final Thoughts

Lindsay Weiss is a fashion stylist and content creator known for her effortless style and how good she is at sharing stuff people actually want to buy. She and Rivki talk about getting dressed, posting links, and turning everyday life into a job you love. When you’re being yourself and doing what feels right, it doesn’t really feel like work—and that’s kind of the whole point.

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📌 Rivki’s IG: @rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz

📌 Lindsay's IG: @cocoincashmere

00:00 Intro

00:57 CurrentBody

02:35 Lindsay’s fashion career: from editor to stylist to creator

05:44 Personal style philosophy: undone, layered, effortless

07:04 Linking strategy, affiliate marketing, and conversion

10:59 Creating content that feels natural, not forced

14:20 Daily workflow, motherhood, and staying organized

17:35 Delegation, burnout, and staying close to the work

20:25 Fashion as intuition, and what makes an outfit feel right

23:10 Modesty, styling tips, and recipe-style fashion advice

24:58 Skincare rituals and starting the red light club

27:00 Brand trust, audience loyalty, and knowing your voice

30:05 The mental side of styling and getting dressed

33:00 Building content from real life moments

36:00 Letting go of perfection and loving the work

39:00 Final thoughts