THE CITY CONFESSIONS

Today’s guest is Dina Rezvanipour, CEO of 3d PR and Marketing. She begins by giving us a background and overview of her humble beginnings and how she founded her company. Born and raised in California, Dina explains why she wanted her company to have a presence in NYC and talks about her bicoastal balance with her professional and personal life in LA and NY. With an impressive client list and successful events under her belt, she reveals a confession most people won’t expect. Hear what that is along with her discovery for meditation and how that has changed her life. You can keep up to date with Dina on Instagram  @dinaRezvanipour and 3d PR @3dprmarketing. If you have any further questions about this episode, feel free to email [email protected]. 

Today's episode features Julia Marino, Paraguay's First Winter Olympian. With years of training, dedication and commitment to the skiing sport, hear how she made it to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. In this inspiring episode, Julia Marino opens up about the struggles and injuries she's overcome and the lessons she's learned along the way as a sponsored athlete. She gives an in depth perspective on what it's like to be recognized as a skier but also her insight on the world of content creation. She is currently working on expanding her own brand and has many exciting projects in the works, so make sure you're following her on Instagram @juliamarino__/ and feel free to check out her website http://juliaemarino.com/. If you have any questions regarding this episode, please email [email protected].

Today's episode features Cassie Goldstein, the head of marketing at Plant People. Hear how she got involved with this NYC company that sells plant based products and gives more clarification and information about CBD. Cassie Goldstein also expresses her struggle with impostor syndrome and why she absolutely loves therapy. If you are interested in getting to know more about Plant People, feel free to check them out at https://plantpeople.co/ and you can find Cassie on Instagram @cassie.goldstein. You can also email [email protected] if you have any other questions or want more information about this episode. 

This 16th Episode launching on the 16th of April features Gabrielle Ophals, the cofounder of Haven Spa. Hear how she jumped on the opportunity to buy a spa at age 23 with her college best friend in NYC and how they grew Haven Spa to what it is now today. Gabrielle Ophals explains the lessons she's learned along the way in addition to the ways Haven Spa is always trying to reinvent itself creatively. If you're also interested in experiencing all the amazing amenities that this full service spa has to offer, feel free to visit Haven Spa on 250 Mercer Street. If you have any other questions regarding this episode, feel free to email [email protected]. 

Today's guest is Nicolette Pace, a NYC dietician, chef and nutritionist, nicknamed the "Myth Buster." She is quite a character with a great sense of humor, personality and energy so be prepared for a fun episode! Hear what she has to say about food myths, her love for food and NYC, and a surprising confession that you wouldn't expect. You can find Nicolette Pace on Instagram @nicolette_pace or email her @[email protected]. If you have any other questions regarding this episode, feel free to email [email protected]. 

If you've been through some tough hurdles or currently going through a rough time, tune in for this inspiring episode featuring Dara Pollak, who is a NYC food writer, content creator and founder of The Skinny Pig. Dara explains her experience growing up in the city, overcoming a serious car accident and finding her love and passion in the food industry. Hear how Dara used her traumatic experience to become a stronger woman and how she's conquering life as a badass, fierce New Yorker. You can find Dara on Instagram @skinnypignyc and check out her food blog http://www.theskinnypignyc.com/. If you have any questions regarding this episode, feel free to email [email protected]. 

Today's guest features no other than Katya Bychkova also known as @stylesprinter on Instagram. You might recognize her name and face all over my social media since she is one of my closest friends in the blogging industry. Hear what she has to say about living in NYC with a Russian accent and be entertained and possibly shocked by the craziest encounter she had living in the city. Katya Bychkova also opens up about her battle with  endometriosis and talks more about why she values health above all. Make sure to also check out Katya's blog www.stylesprinter.com where she shares all things beauty, makeup and skincare related! If you have any questions regarding this episode, feel free to email [email protected]. 

This special episode in our March series, which focuses on current NYC residents or visitors, features Isis Louw, a full time mom and blogger from Europe. We discuss her background and previous job as an investment banker and how that has shaped her to be the organized woman she is today. Originally from Europe, her love for NYC has brought her to settling in the city and now being able to call it home with her husband and son. Her journey to NYC hasn't always been easy but she explains how she has managed to find balance in her hectic life and shares insights on how we can all achieve that as well. You can find Isis Louw on Instagram @thesmartfashionistas and feel free to email [email protected] should you have questions regarding this episode!

For the month of March, The City Confessions will do a special series featuring guests who are not Native New Yorkers, but rather NYC residents or visitors with accents. Today's episode features Helen Chik, an Australian Freelance digital content creator and writer who is visiting NYC for two weeks. She is an open book with great stories and experiences about dating! Hear what she has to say as she opens up about her past relationships, current struggle with balancing personal life and professional life and bits and pieces of her dating experiences in the city. If you would like to get in touch with Helen Chik, you can find her on Instagram @helenchikx. Feel free to also email [email protected] should you have any questions regarding this episode.