Willing to Wander

In this episode, I speak with Chef Kfir of RDV, an upscale French-inspired bistro with an Israeli twist to pay homage to Chef's roots. During lunch's prep time, Chef Kfir describes how his love of nature as a child transformed into his fascination with food and how to use seasonal ingredients to honor Mother Nature. He then explains how his travels to South America affirmed his vision of becoming a chef by working in all different types of kitchens. Eventually coming to New York City, to stage under Daniel Boulud, one of the top chefs, Chef Kfir established himself enough to embark on his own solo culinary journey. Listen to Chef Kfir himself explain how he manifested his vision for RDV by nurturing his inner flame for cooking and for bringing seasonal produce to the local community of Harlem. Check out www.willingtowander.com to see photos and to find out how to connect with RDV and Chef Kfir.

In this episode, I'm joined by one of fashion's top models and one of my first friends that I made in NYC, my best friend Olivia Anakwe. We talk about how the modeling industry allowed her to gain a stronger sense of confidence in herself by encompassing her Nigerian roots fully. We also talk about what it takes to stay focused on her whirlwind modeling career and full-time school. Listen for more about how she got scouted and her tips for staying dedicated to whatever your passion may be! Also check out https://www.willingtowander.com/ for additional show notes and links on how to stay up to date with Olivia!

In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend MartÍn Plascencia. Now established in NYC as an educator for the haircare brand Moroccan Oil, MartÍn discusses how his understanding of his family's history rooted him in his own identity and has shaped his future goals along the way. We talk about how moving back and forth between the U.S. and Mexico as a child ultimately made him more resolute in his Mexican culture and heritage. You can find MartÍn on Instagram at @mrtnplascencia to see more of what he gets up to and his future projects!

In this episode, I speak with Anita Weisburg about her chilling childhood during the Holocaust in Warsaw, Poland. In order to evade the Nazis' persecution, Anita pretended to be an orphan to hide her Jewish background and to seek safety in a Catholic orphanage. After the war, Anita was reunited with her mother, and the two eventually moved to Israel where Anita finished school and served in the army. In Israel, Anita also was granted "the greatest gift"- her husband, and the two continued to build a fulfilling life together. Listen for more as she reflects on her remarkable journey to be ultimately where she is today- surrounded by a loving family with endless support.

In this episode, my friend Sophie and I traveled to Agur Winery in the Judean Hills of Israel. There, we spoke with Shuki Yashuv, the winemaker, about his perceptions of what it means to be Jewish and how these views expand past religion further to a place of universal viewpoints and habits.

In this episode, I speak with Ella Levy, a fashion designer, about her distinct independence and drive which was influenced by her untraditional upbringing in an Israeli Kibbutz coupled with her time spent traveling abroad after serving in the army influenced. Check out her website- http://www.ellalevy.com/

Last week, I travelled to Costa Rica and had the opportunity to stay at the Celeste Mountain Lodge, located near the Tenorio National Park. There, I was met by its passionate owner Joel Marchal, and in this episode, we discuss how his past travels, originating from France to Brazil and Central America, ultimately led him to Costa Rica and its eco-aware lifestyle.

In this episode, I talk with my good friend, Sophie Jones, a model, about how her first experience living abroad in Paris at 16 went on to shape her outlook on life and how she continues to interact with people on a day to day basis.

In the second episode, I chat with my good friend and roommate Ashley about her pivotal moment of packing up and moving to Buenos Aires, Argentina without speaking any Spanish. We discuss what inspired this leap of faith and how it ultimately influenced her outlook on life and how she chooses to live it to the fullest.

On the first episode, I'm joined by my mom. She shares her traumatic story of how her and her family escaped the Communists in Vietnam with only minimal belongings and how she went from living in a tent for almost two years to now being a successful business woman.