Ritch In Life

Ellen Ades has accumulated broad experience coaching young professionals, executives and business leaders.  She has broadened her skillset further working in the non-profit arena helping women earn more while remaining true to what they value. 

She collaborates with clients to enhance emotional intelligence and improve communication skills. Her coaching style provokes emotional awareness that positively impacts performance in both personal and professional areas of life. 

When asked to describe her life up until now she says:

“I’ve loved and I’ve been loved. I have had the privilege of raising wonderful children and now take joy in their children. I cherish the inspiration that comes from being a lifelong learner. I am fortunate to be able to test my skills each day, doing work I love for people that matter to me. Life is good”.

Listen in as Ritch and Ellen talk about; what makes a life coach great: the importance of resilience, and creativity to solve a problem: the importance of focusing on the good and positive things in life, and how crucial it is in today's society to recognize that each of us has different interests and beliefs.

Lori Zaslow loves a good project. Especially the kind that requires a little initiative, creativity and some serious networking. Now, if a project involves making someone happy, or perhaps making two people happy, Lori will use her expert matchmaking abilities to take on this mission, and that his how she came to co-found Project Soulmate. 

Lori approaches Project Soulmate with an old-fashioned business sense. There is no substitute for face time. Relationships need to be nurtured. Honesty and integrity are important. And everyone deserves a shot. 

On this episode of Ritch in Life Lori and Ritch get personal about relationships. They discuss what makes a relationship successful, and how it's like meeting people in the current dating scene.   

Prior to Project Soulmate Lori had spent 12 years as an executive recruiter focusing on the fashion and retail industries. With an unlimited source of energy, optimism and dedication, she has put hundreds of women and men into their dream jobs. Outside of work, Lori juggles motherhood of a 17 year old son and a 15 year old daughter, is happily divorced after 20 years of marriage, now is in a long term monogamous relationship. 

Found out more about Lori and Project Soulmate by following her on social media @lorizaslow and @projectsoulmate or visiting their website projectsoulmate.com

Stefanie Bash is a fixture on the Upper East Side.  Also known as Eye4StyleNYC, Stefanie’s fashion sense is something to be admired. 

On this episode of Ritch In Life, Stefanie talks to Ritch about high / low fashion, her “must haves” as a splurge as well as her go to shops for lower priced items. 

Stefanie understands casual & comfortable fashion considering she has 2 young boys and goes from school drop off, to the playground, to basketball practice.  She then turns It up for date night with her husband.

She and Ritch fluidly discuss everything from menswear to workout outfits… both sexy and conservative.

Listen for some innovative fashion, styling advice and contact her for a personal shopping experience we are sure you won’t regret.

Her Instagram has 11.3k followers and every post is full of information about accessible and city chic street wear.

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Wave 2021 goodbye by reliving Ritch Erani's favorite moments from this year on Ritch in Life.  From political discussions with Dave Rubin, plastic surgery with Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank and a little cheekiness with Gunnar and Greyson; Ritch Erani taps on his favorite memories on this recap episode. 

Featuring: 

Dave Rubin 

Tanya Zuckerbrot

Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank 

Stephanie Seferian

Gunnar and Greyson 

Dr. Joshua R. Shut-Haim

Immaculée IIlibagiza

Bob Harper 

Magdalèna Kelly 

Terrence McFarland 

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Nurse Lucy Bamberger is the founder of Rejuvio a nurse concierge service specializing in IV drip therapy and rapid testing. After many years working in hospitals and being inspired by the timeless advice her father gave her of always striving for more, Lucy felt an urge to create a business that would give her patients personalized care; treating them with respect and compassion while providing excellent service.

IV drip therapy has been around since 1960 but has recently gained popularity as people are more attuned to their health more than ever. Under Lucy's leadership, Rejuvio offers IV drip treatments to boost immunity, up energy levels, treat dehydration, refresh your complexion and cure hangovers among many more.  

Since launching her business Lucy has become a renowned name among high-profilers and celebrities in New York City and has been featured in publications such as InStyle magazine.  

Listen in as Ritch Erani and Lucy discuss the world of wellness, health care treatment in the US and the benefits of this popular trend, which Ritch believes to be the wave of the future.

Dr. Daryl Appleton is the innovative and modern-day doyenne of wellness who is reshaping corporate and individual visions of wellness. Since opening, her eponymous consulting firm holds an exclusive clientele of global brands, Fortune 500 executives, thought leaders & specialists, and professional athletes from across the globe looking to elevate their plans for success and to fight burnout and mental fatigue.

Specializing in the success and well-being of those in high net-worth and high-burnout positions Dr. Appleton challenges leaders, audiences, and organizations to redefine their values and views of success. In her unique approach, her firm utilizes neuropsychological techniques, communication strategies, and reprioritization of work-life S.W.A.Y. to help all clients meet goals and amend unproductive behaviors.

On top of being one of the most successful psychotherapists in the country, Dr. Daryl recently gave birth to "dragons" (oops her twins).

Listen in as Ritch Erani and Dr. Daryl dive deep into mental wellness, discuss anxiety and what it's like raising twins in the current climate.  

Our guest this week is Michael Chernow a restaurateur and chef, entrepreneur, TV host, wellness leader and founder of Kreatures of Habit, an in-your-face lifestyle and wellness brand reimagining how you establish healthy habits in your life.

On this episode of Ritch in Life Michael talks to Ritch about overcoming emotional abuse from his father and sexual abuse from his coaches. He shares his journey to sobriety after years of drug and alcohol abuse that started at 13 and how that lead him to reshape his life.   

He talks about his successes: launching two restaurants, The Meatball Shop and SEAMORE's,  with several locations around New York, becoming a a professional bodybuilder,  hosting the Born or Made podcast, and most importantly launching Kreatures of Habit alongside the most delicious 30g of protein oatmeal to kick off your day. 

Tune in as they get personal and discuss the positive habits that allowed him to transform his life.  

Follow his journey @michaelchernow and his new brand @kreaturesofhabit for more information. 

Double the trouble, double the fun. Our episode this week is a family affair featuring two master manipulators and professional time stealers commonly known as Gunnar and Greyson Carney-Erani. 

Tune in as Ritch tries to get the twins to come clean about all those little things they do to annoy him only to find out his biggest fear!  

Todd Oldham is a well known designer whose career spans more than 30 years.  Distinguished as an innovator of accessible design, Todd Oldham is the founder of Todd Oldham Studio, a multifaceted, full-service design studio based in NYC.  Originally a New York fashion designer… Given the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) award for best new talent in 1991.

Todd's career has evolved to include all areas of design, from interior design, film and photography, to furniture and graphic design.

In 2014 RISD, the Rhode Island School of Design, awarded Oldham an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts and in 2016 mounted a retrospective, ALL of EVERYTHING TODD OLDHAM FASHION. 

Ritch Erani and Todd Oldham sit down and go to a trip down memory lane as they reminisce on Todd's career as fashion designer and how he became staple of American Culture. They talk about Todd's leaving of the fashion world and all of his new ventures and the important of creating sustainable design pieces.  

Todd gives great advice and plenty of take-aways from his many diverse experiences!

To learn more:

Check out toddoldhamstudio.com &