Small Talk With Syd - The Podcast

In Episode 40 I'm chatting with Alix Greenburg who is the founder & CEO of Art Sugar. After working in the world of fine art for years, Alix was inspired to start a company that makes art affordable & accessible to everyone. 

In other words, ArtSugar is a virtual gallery of affordable art prints & decor by Instagram-famous artists, curated by Alix to uniquely cater to social media-minded millennials and Gen Z. The company even donates proceeds from every sale to a selection of notable charities. 

When it comes to capital, Art Sugar announced in July 2021 the impressive raise of a $500,000 seed round (this is a super cool story we talk about!). Plus, they have experienced impressive growth with an 80% increase in year-over-year revenue since March 2020 - during a pandemic!

Today ArtSugar has attracted celebrity customers such as Lance Bass, Katherine Schwarzenegger, and Bella Thorne. If you want to learn more be sure to tune in!

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In Episode 39 I'm chatting with Mr. Oliver Trevena who has quite the resume. He is an actor, host, producer, philanthropist & entrepreneur. His career began working as a host for Young Hollywood in the early 2000s where he interviewed just about every A-list celeb. Then after years of interviewing so many actors it was time for him to step into the role himself (pun not intended). Some of his recent work includes The Rising Hawk & Grande Isle with Nicolas Cage & Kelsey Grammer.

He also works behind the camera with his company Ollywood Media where he produces shows for networks like Awesomeness TV & has created content for major brands like AllSaints.

Finally, Oliver is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship. We discuss the brand, Cali Water, that he created with his best friend, Vanessa Hudgens (yes, that Vanessa) & some of the other companies he plays an active investor role in like DogPound & CLMBr (the fast-growing fitness brand alongside Jay Z, Lebron James and Pitbull). 

Be sure to tune in to hear more from the English lad!

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In Episode 38 I'm chatting with TikTok star Fabrizio Villalpando aka The Moody Foody. Fabrizio shares the story of how he went from living in a van for 3 months to becoming a full time digital creator. While struggling with mental health & looking for a creative outlet he dove into the world of recipe development & video creation. All self-taught!

Today he has over 800k followers on TikTok & has been featured Forbes, Food & Wine, the Daily Mail along with others. He’s known for his unique take on cooking videos as they have this laid back approach that will leave you feeling less stressed, relaxed & of course hungry!

We really get into it all in this episode. The inspiration behind his work, how he got started, favorite recipes & more. So if you’re anything like me & are a bit intimated by the kitchen or maybe just feeling a bit stuck then this episode is one you need to check out. 

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In Episode 37 I'm chatting with a true QUEEN, Nicole Rose Stillings, otherwise known as DJ Rosé or Nicole Rosé. We dive into how this Midwest babe became a NYC boss where she now uses her entrepreneurial experience of building a six-figure business to empower the next generation of badass women.

Nicole truly has quite the resume from performing as a word-class DJ at Coachella, the Super Bowl & Art Basel to being a fellow podcaster. We also talk about her experience as cast member of the show, The Big Shot With Bethenny, & what she learned from working with Bethenny Frankel. Something you definitely do not want to miss!

With all of that experience under her belt, Nicole decided to launch a mentorship program called “Queens of Creation” which is a three-month membership program which teaches ambitious women how to unlock confidence, build a strong mindset and manifest their dreams.

If you are looking for some inspiration or some female empowerment this episode is definitely for you.

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In Episode 36 I chat with Giordana Vogel who is a Holistic Health Coach & the Founder of the Miami based lifestyle brand De La Heart which offers meticulously curated content in of areas of wellness, beauty and health. In addition, the also offer a line of incredible products including their most well known product The Body Massage Tool which helps with lymphatic drainage (I am a HUGE fan!).

This growing brand is one to keep your eyes on. In fact, they have received press from Vogue, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, The Today Show, Town & Country & Byrdie just to name a few.

With that being said, Gigi is truly such a beautiful soul & the story of how this Colombian native found her path & true passion is one worth hearing! She says that real life & real women are her inspiration. She likes to keep it simple, honest, inclusive & fun! It's all about  mind, body & soul. Tune in for all the good vibes!

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Get 20% off your first order with Sakara by using the code SMALLTALK at checkout. You can also go to sakara.com/smalltalk.

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In Episode 35 I chat with the iconic Alexa Matthews who runs the mouth-watering account @eatingnyc - the ultimate NYC restaurant guide. In 2014 Alexa began the account as a casual hobby but today it has become her full time job where she speaks to over 300k followers. She even has famous followers like Paris Hilton, Hailey Bieber & Ashley Benson just to name a few. In addition this NYC native was listed in 2016 as one of the top 30 people in food by AdWeek and has been featured by CNNMoney, Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan and Zagat, amongst others. 

We also talk about her career journey, how she grew the account & eventually monetized it, the importance of pivoting as a content creator, the key ingredients to what makes a great restaurant & of course her favorite restaurant recs (which you don't want to miss). 

Be sure to grab a snack & tune in!

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In Episode 34 I chat with Sarah Larson Levey who is the founder & CEO of Y7 Studio. With locations all over the country, Y7 Studio breaks traditional barriers to make yoga more inclusive & accessible. Its sweat dripping, beat bumping, candlelit yoga. I would know I’ve been a fan for years!

With that, Sarah is truly a force to be reckoned with. In 2018 she made the cover of Inc. Magazine which showcases America’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies. She has also been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Powerful Women Issue. Plus, she's collaborated with major brands like Free People, Gap Body & Athleta just to name a few. 

Some of the topics we discuss are the inspiration behind the brand, advice on how to deal with stress, body positivity, motherhood, her move to Texas & so much more. Be sure to tune in!

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

Get 20% off your first order with Sakara by using the code SMALLTALK at checkout. You can also go to sakara.com/smalltalk.

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In Episode 33 I chat with the Creative Director of Cosmopolitan.com, Abby Silverman. Abby is responsible for leading the redesign & relaunch from concept to production of Cosmopolitan.com across the entire brands digital & social footprint. Additionally, that very redesign of Cosmopolitan digital inspired and changed the direction of Cosmopolitan print. Pretty impressive. 

Abby I speak on different topics such as her career path to Cosmo, advice when feeling stuck in your 20s, the relevance of TikTok in the media space & more! Plus, we dive into more personal topics like dating & New York City lifestyle. 

If you want to meet the Devil Wears Prada IRL be sure to take a listen!

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In Episode 32 I chat with the down to earth & gorgeous Emily DiDonato. Emily is an American Model with IMG Models & the Co-Founder of her new skincare brand, Covey. Emily takes us through the journey of how she first got discovered as a model to later making the Sports Illustrated Issue. 

While the world of modeling can be an exciting one, it also has its challenges. With that we talk body image along with the changes Emily has experienced over the last decade.

And of course we chat about her exciting new business venture Covey. An amazing brand that makes skincare easy with 3 tried-and-true essentials for a simple, everyday approach.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get 10% off of the Covey Routine by using the code SMALLTALK at coveyskin.com.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

Get 20% off your first order with Sakara by using the code SMALLTALK at checkout. You can also go to sakara.com/smalltalk. 

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Covey Website

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In Episode 31 I'm back! I took some time off to strategize & figure out my next move going forward with the pod. With that, I am super pumped to get this thing going again. We have incredible guests lined up & I cannot wait for you guys to be a part of these conversations. 

I thought it would be appropriate to start this podcast back up again with a solo episode. The last time I did a solo was January 2018 (lol) so I think it's safe to say that a lot has changed since then. In this episode I discuss where I am currently at, some lessons I have learned the past 2 years & I also give some tips/tricks on how to reach your goals. 

As we dive into these conversations with my guests, I think it's really important for you  to feel connected to me, your host. I also hope to do more solo episodes in the future! Want to truly build a community with all of you. For now I hope you all enjoy! Now, let's make small talk...

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