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Pauses & Shifts with Tamara Gestetner
Rivky sits down with career coach and former therapist Tamara Gestetner to discuss major life transitions. Tamara shares what led her to closing her therapy practice after 15 years, how she dealt with the embarrassment of a major career downgrade, how a surprise pregnancy at 40 affected her decisions and how much she cares what other people think.
Tamara Gestetner is life and career coach, former therapist, and passionate advocate for growth at every stage of life. After 15 years as a couples therapist, she transitioned into mediation and coaching, guiding people through life transitions, career changes, and relationship shifts. she's reinvented herself multiple times—becoming a law student in her 40s, raising four kids, and learning that it's never too late to start over. Her mission is to help others find clarity, courage, and a path forward—no matter where they're starting from.
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Be Impactful by Impact Fashion
In a world that often shouts, it can be powerful to focus on the meaningful work being done quietly but purposefully. Be Impactful by Impact Fashion is a podcast hosted by Rivky Itzkowitz, founder and designer of Impact Fashion. This isn't a lecture series on success; it's a collection of conversations with women who are creating tangible change within their own communities and spheres of influence. Each episode delves into the personal journeys, challenges, and motivations of these individuals, exploring how they define and live out impact in areas like arts, beauty, fashion, spirituality, and religion. Rivky brings her unique perspective from building a brand dedicated to empowering modest-minded women, fostering discussions that are deeply rooted in real-world experience and Jewish values. Listeners will hear authentic stories of resilience, creativity, and faith, discovering how focused intention in one's personal corner can ripple outward. The podcast naturally explores the intersection of purpose and action, offering inspiration for anyone looking to infuse their daily life with greater meaning. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue that celebrates the multifaceted ways women lead and inspire.
Podcast Episodes
The 5th Date Dress- Special Solo Episode!
I go solo to share the process of creating The 5th Date dress, The first piece in my line available in sizes XS-3X. I discuss why this size range is somimportant, why I chose to do it with this universally flattering sty…
Intergenerational Resilience with Nechama Birnbaum
I sit down with Nechama Birnabum, an author and fellow granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, to discuss her grandmother's story. She shares why she saw her grandmother Rosie as a perfect character, why she felt it was im…
Sophisticated Answers with Kylie Ora Lobell
I sit down with storyteller and convert Kylie Ora Lobell to discuss her journey. She shares how she came into her own as a writer, her experience interning at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, meeting her Jewish husband a…
A Sherpa with Miri Grunhaus
I sit down with Miri Grunhaus of Mikah Fashion to discuss her life. She shares how a major life challenge led her to leave a successful advertising agency for fashion, the difficulties with being closely associated with…
The Wrap Dress- Special Solo Episode!
I go solo to, somewhat reluctantly, talk about what inspired my newest design The "Wrap" Dress. I'll share why I decided to make it, the tricks I used to make a wrap dress with full coverage and my thoughts on how we tea…
Get a Life with Faigie Horowitz, Miriam Hendeles and Miriam Lieberman
I sit down with Faigie Horowitz, Miriam Hendeles and Miriam Lieberman, the three founders of Jewish Women of Wisdom, to discuss the needs of Jewish women aged 50+. They share the moments they each realized their life had…
Pursuing a More Inclusive Modest Fashion Industry With Miriam (Pascal) Cohen, Rechama (Jaffa) Rosenzweig, and Annette Dahan
In celebration of Impact Fashion adding sizes 26/28 and also to reflect on where we need to take modest fashion going forward I hopped on an Instagram live with Miriam ( Pascal)Cohen. We were spontaneously joined by Rech…
Draw in With Love with Robin Schick
I sit down with Robin Schick, an educator and close family friend, to discuss the state of our high school students. She shares her passion for education, why she thinks smartphones have been worse for boys then girls, a…
The Drawstring Dress- Special Solo Episode!
I go solo to share behind the scenes on the Drawstring Dress. I share exactly how I wore it over the holiday, my best tips for modest dressing in the summer and why I want an old lady body. Click here to see the Drawstri…
