Life's Accessories

By Rachel Levy Lesser

Author Rachel Levy Lesser remembers what she wore on pretty much every meaningful occasion. In Life's Accessories, The Podcast, she digs deep into her closets and her memory to tell the stories behind... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Life's Accessories:

How many episodes does Life's Accessories have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

Life's Accessories episodes:

January 31, 2024Bring on the Joy! A Treasured Cufflink Necklace and the Stories of Sami Greenfield's Life
On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Sami Greenfield, who is the oldest of four children. Sami's middle name is Joy -- and joy is exactly what she strives to bring through her Sunny Side newspaper column, uplifting social media accounts, and her first book, Bury Me in My Bathing Suit. Her book is a collection of short essays that range from happiness to heartbreak and everything in between, all connected to a greater message about finding bursts of joy. Sami shares with Rachel and Stephanie a special accessory of her father's that she keeps close to her.

Connect with Sami Greenfield through her website or on Instagram.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
31min
January 17, 2024Keep On Truckin' With Peaches 'N Diesel and Her OG Fanny Pack
On this very special episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie have so much to talk about with Peaches 'n Diesel, aka Peaches, of Instagram fame. "Unfiltered musings so I can hear myself talk" is how she describes herself. Peaches uses humor to navigate important topics like her own Dateline NBC murder episode, fashion emergencies like cutouts and microshorts, as well as her new life as an empty nester. Her accessory? Well, it's one that has stirred up a lot of controversy on Life's Accessories. It's the fanny pack. Not the belt bag. Not the awkward cross-body bag. The OG fanny pack that has been around since as long as Rachel and Stephanie can remember.

Follow Peaches on Instagram (you're welcome). Also check out her Insta-famous and most adorable dogs, Jolene and Gipper.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
34min
January 03, 2024Found on Assignment: Author and Journalist Jo Piazza's Vintage Locket
Jo Piazza is a bestselling author, podcast creator extraordinaire, and award-winning journalist. She has traveled the world thanks to her reporting, and joins Rachel and Stephanie on today's episode to share a vintage gold locket she picked up in Rome. She talks about that specific time during her life when she learned to love and take care of herself more, which set the foundation for the life she lives today. Jo is a prolific podcaster (after you listen to this episode, check out Under the Influence and Too Much Money). She has written twelve books, with her latest, The Sicilian Inheritance, due out in April 2024. Jo is an incredible storyteller (she often doesn't know how the story ends until she writes it), who tells it like it is, with humor and a sharp wit!

Connect with Jo Piazza on Instagram or via her website.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
34min
December 20, 2023Keeping a Loved One Close: NBA Exec Melissa Brenner and a Special Wedding Band
On today’s episode of Life’s Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Executive Vice President, Digital Media for the National Basketball Association, Melissa Brenner. Melissa has spent most of her career at the NBA — 26 years, in fact! Melissa shares a special accessory from her mother’s jewelry box which she wears often, as it gives her comfort, and makes Melissa feel more connected to her late mother. Melissa shares the story behind the ring, and takes Rachel and Stephanie on her remarkable career journey, from how she started, how more and more women are taking on more leadership roles at the NBA, what it was like to navigate the NBA season during Covid (remember the 2020 NBA Bubble?), to how the NBA connects with fans through hugely-successful digital platforms.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
33min
December 06, 2023The Accessory That Led To More Than Just a Wedding: Cindy Muchnick's Engagement Ring
On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Cynthia Muchnick, who spent much of her career in the field of college admissions, either as an admissions counselor at two universities or as an educational consultant. Before that, she fell into a career as an expert on all-things wedding proposals and weddings, thanks to her love for interesting and creative proposal stories! Cindy's accessory? the engagement ring that started it all. Tune in to fine out more!

Follow Cindy on Instagram or check out her website.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
34min
November 22, 2023A Clutch Statement: Interior Designer Lisa Kooistra Brings Vintage Fashion to Modern Day Design
On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie had the pleasure of welcoming award-winning interior designer Lisa Kooistra of LK Designs, A Burlington, Canada-based firm. Lisa shared her vintage clutch which was her grandmother's, and has stood the test of time! She shares how her travels keep her inspired and teach her an understanding of how people live. Lisa also provided some reassurance to Rachel and Stephanie that they do not, in fact, have too many toss pillows or throw blankets in their homes, and it is more thank okay for houses to look lived in.

Follow Lisa Kooistra on Instagram. Check out LK Designs here.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
28min
November 08, 2023An Accessory That's Not For Sale: Writer Diana Bletter's Self Esteem
On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie were honored to welcome award-winning book author, freelance writer, and blogger Diana Bletter. Her accessory? Probably the most important one, that not even money can buy: her self esteem. Diana shares why loving and caring for yourself is so important, and how she has incorporated that concept into her life's work. With a tremendous amount of gratitude, Rachel and Stephanie were able to speak with Diana who lives in Israel. This is a Life's Accessories episode unlike the others, as she shared her perspectives about the war in the region, what she is doing to help soldiers on the ground, how she and her family are coping. Diana is a wonderful human being who has so much love in her heart. Please tune in to hear her story.

Connect with Diana Bletter on Instagram, or visit her website and blog here.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
29min
November 01, 2023Finding Balance and Harmony With Peloton Yoga Instructor Kristin McGee
On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome the wonderful Kristin McGee, a nationally-recognized celebrity yoga and Pilates teacher, speaker, author, and mompreneur. Many of you will recognize Kristin from her Peloton yoga classes, and fun fact, Kristin helped to launch the Peloton yoga platform. Kristin is a big believer in bringing balance and harmony into every day life -- she sure brought it to this episode! Kristin shared a special accessory which includes her mantra which she often shares in her Peloton yoga classes. Tune in to hear all about it!

Connect with Kristin McGee on Instagram or visit her website.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
31min
October 25, 2023Grateful Dead Shows, Reptile Zoos, and Novelist Samantha Greene Woodruff's Unbroken (Chain) Beaded Necklace
On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Samantha Greene Woodruff, who found her calling as a novelist after spending much of her career in the business side of media. After leaving corporate life, she pursued various passions including teaching yoga, learning how to play the guitar, cooking, and taking writing classes. Her debut novel, The Lobotomist's Wife, is an Amazon bestseller. Her second novel will be released in the fall of 2024. It's possible in this episode that Rachel and Stephanie gave the green light for the title of this novel AND they were fascinated to learn about Sam's reptile zoo. Oh, and there was an accessory too, because Sam also dabbles in jewelry making. Tune in to hear the story behind her beaded necklace and why she made it!

Connect with Samantha Greenen Woodruff on Instagram or check out her website.
Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
31min
October 18, 2023What's Old is New: Entertainment-Executive-Turned-Author Rochelle Weinstein and Her Charm-Bracelet-Turned-Into-A-Necklace
On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome entertainment-industry-executive-turned-author Rochelle Weinstein. Did we mention she's a best-selling author? Rochelle is a prolific writer whose titles include What You Do To Me, When We Let Go, This Is How It Ends, Somebody's Daughter, and more. What You Do To Me is Rochelle's latest book, published in October 2023. Rochelle shares an accessory which was creatively transformed from a charm bracelet into a necklace. Tune in and enjoy!

To learn more about Rochelle, check out her website or find her on Instagram.

Connect with Life’s Accessories!
Instagram
Facebook
Life's Accessories Podcast Website
Join the Life's Accessories Facebook Group
Email to [email protected] with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
30min

FAQs about Life's Accessories:

How many episodes does Life's Accessories have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.