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THE CITY CONFESSIONS

Summary: In The City Confessions, host and Native New Yorker Mariann Yip leads an ongoing, causal and raw discussion with real people living in the city to share and laugh about their highs and most importantly their lows. She invites guests to open up about what they’re really going through on a daily basis, what the city has taught them, and ultimately gives them a platform to talk about what’s on their mind and what keeps them up at night. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

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 Ep 177: Cyndi Ramirez- Founder of Chillhouse- Creating a third place in the Spa Industry- Making Self Care Affordable and Inviting- Balancing Motherhood and Career | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:28:01

This episode features Cyndi Ramirez, the Founder of self care brand, Chillhouse. We talk about her background with NYC, how the idea of Chillhouse came to be and her balancing motherhood and being an entrepreneur. Other topics include: How Cyndi founded Chillhouse: seeing the gap in the spa industry in terms of affordability and aspirational environment  Realities of running a business and being an entrepreneur: constant rollercoaster of ups and downs but taking each obstacle as it comes Opening up about having help with motherhood and parenting Balancing motherhood and career and the biggest lesson she’s learned from being a mom and being an entrepreneur Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. ABOUT CYNDI: Born and raised in New York City, Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton is the founder & CEO of self-care brand, Chillhouse. She is also the First Lady of hospitality brand, The Garret Group, where her husband is the founding partner.  Chillhouse was born when Ramirez-Fulton realized the city didn’t offer an aspirational massage place that was affordable. Reflecting on her upbringing as the daughter of an esthetician, Cyndi opened Chillhouse is 2017 in Manhattan’s Lower East Side and was immediately remarked as one of the most innovative wellness brands of that time. Chillhouse currently has a flagship in Soho which offers a suite of spa services. In addition to their physical destination, Chillhouse has a line of products ranging from press-ons to body care. The brand is carried by the likes of Target, Saks, Urban Outfitters, Shopbop & more.  Ramirez has been honored on Create & Cultivate's 100 list, WWD’s 40 of Tomorrow, Nylon’s Inventor of the Year, Guest of a Guest 20 Hottest CEOs, and has appeared in campaigns with Nike, Fossil, amongst others. Additionally, she has been featured in Vogue, the Drew Barrymore Show, Forbes, CNN, WWD, Arch Digest, and more. She splits her time between Manhattan & Miami with her husband and their kids Hendrix and Stevie. https://www.instagram.com/chillhouse/ https://www.instagram.com/cyndiramirez/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 176: Flor Pereira- NYC Based Latin Creator - Moving from Argentina and Embracing Life Risks and New Chapters- Transitioning into Motherhood - Opening up about being Introvert | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:35:38

This week’s guest is Flor Pereira, a NYC based latin creator. She recalls her move from Argentina, switching careers and uprooting her life. Other topics we discuss include: Moving to NYC and recalling the transition: struggles, lessons and changes Career change from being a lawyer in Argentina to full time creator in NYC Embracing different chapters in life and taking chances/ risks Using Envy and Triggers as a positive way to reflect on your life  Transitioning into motherhood and Role of Social Media as a Mom The realities of being a mom especially during the newborn stage: power of the quote “days are long but years are short” Opening up about being introvert as a content creator  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. ABOUT FLOR: Flor Pereira is a 35 year old digital creator. She was born in Argentina but has been based in New York City since 2016. She created ⁠Penny Lane Blog⁠ in May 2010 as a personal outlet for her ideas. With time, she redefined her site’s style and the topics she talked about, now focusing on fashion, beauty & skincare, and traveling. In the past couple of years she has partnered and is currently working with brands such as Asos, bareMinerals, Blink Beauty, Carolina Herrera, Coach, Dr. Martens, Eva Hair NYC, Google, MAC Cosmetics, Macy’s, Otterbox, Primark, River Island, Sephora, Skinny Dip London, Steve Madden, Superdry, Teen Vogue, TOMS, TRESemmé, Ulta Beauty, Zappos and more. Although time has passed and her audience has grown, she still connects with her followers on an everyday basis, creating content that is inspirational but also relatable. At the moment, she is also working on an app & some other projects to be revealed soon! Links: INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/flopereira  TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@iamflopereira  BLOG http://pennylaneblog.com  PERSONAL SITE http://flopereira.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 175: Carleigh Ferrante- Host of Mostly Balanced Podcast- Being Intentional With Dating - Holistic Perspective on Life and Relationships- Why she launched a Digital Planner | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:33:12

This week’s guest is Carleigh Ferrante, who is a NYC-based writer and editor and the host of Mostly Balanced Podcast. She covers all things dating, relationships, and wellness. The topic we cover include: How Carleigh met her boyfriend through Hinge and her experience with dating apps and dating in a city like New York How she started Mostly Balanced podcast: talking openly about all things dating with her best friend and bonding on their dating experiences (former cohost) Holistic perspective on life and relationships  Attraction vs chemistry in a relationship/ how important is a spark in dating  Importance of communication and recognizing different communication styles with your partner  Why Carleigh launched her digital planner and what the purpose is  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. Follow Carleigh on: https://www.instagram.com/mostlybalancedpodcast/ https://getmostlybalanced.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 174: Kimberly Fisher- Professional Freelance Travel Writer- Embracing All Situations and the Unknown- Power of Mindfulness and Mindset - Surrounding Your Circle with Positive People and Energy | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:26:58

This week's guest is Kimberly Fisher, who is a professional freelance travel writer, blogger, journalist, and on-camera host. In this episode, we discuss the below topics: - Relationship with NYC started with moving for a guy but staying for herself - Jumping and embracing the unknown and seeing obstacles as growth - Finding ways to reconnect with yourself when you’re off track and prioritizing small quiet moments - Power of raising your vibe, prioritizing mindfulness and practicing gratitude -Putting end to the debate that that New Yorkers are rude and confirming that we are in fact very helpful and caring Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend. You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT KIMBERLY FISHER: Kimberly Fisher is a professional freelance travel writer, blogger, journalist, and on-camera host. She specializes in lifestyle and luxury travel, including art, beauty, culture, destinations, fashion, food, fitness/wellness, events, hotels, lifestyle, sailing, sustainability, wine & spirits. Kimberly has over 600 articles published in 44 different outlets. She is currently a contributor to Pursuitist and JustLuxe. Her writing has appeared in print magazines like Food Wine Travel, Disarray, GC, Luxe Beat, NiteGuide, Ocean View, Play (Philippines), ReLiving Magazine and TravelWorld International. On the web, you can find clips at eHow, Elephant Journal, Examiner, Fetch, Huffington Post, Medium, JustLuxe, Luxury Lifestyle, Pursuitist, Sherman’s Travel, The Daily Meal, The Upcoming, Travels.com, Style Blend and USA Today.She has been featured in Huffington Post, AMB Magazine, Breakaway Daily, Luxury Branded, and Showbiz Watch among others. Currently, she has traveled to 67 different countries and every US state except for The Dakotas. Some of Kimberly’s favorite assignments have been participating in the Nevis regatta, staying the night at an ice hotel in Canada, bird watching on Anacapa Island, sailing the French Riviera, dog sledding in Charlevoix, and relaxing in the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 173: Welcoming Season 10 of The City Confessions- Celebrating First Year as a Mother- Biggest Five Life Lessons- Friendship/ Relationship Changes- Don’t take things personally- Release Control | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:26:35

This is the first episode of Season 10 and I am so happy to be back. I talk about my first year as a mother and the lessons I've learned. I dive deeper into my reflection on my journey in the hopes that you can take something from it. Topics include: - Welcoming Season 10 of The City Confessions: life updates regarding my first year as a first time mom, looking back at my traumatic birth experience, and celebrating my son’s first birthday  - Summarizing the five life lessons I’ve learned on my motherhood journey including:  1)  Friendship changes in life transitions/milestones: they can evolve and thrive with you or they will end but that’s part of life. Everything has a season and an expiration date 2) Relationship changes with your partner: you will go through different phases in a relationship but you have to embrace what comes in your way and see the bigger picture and ride it out   3) Don’t take things personally: not everything is about you and nobody is focused on you as much as you think4) Be more flexible with plans: not everything needs to be planned and scheduled5)  Release control: once you release control, you experience less stress and can have more fun when you’re spontaneous   - Confession and goal: I want to travel to Asia with my son and my confession is that I am scared with it being such a big trip but I want to challenge myself and overcome that fear  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 172: Solo Episode Closing out Season 9: 2023 Recap, Opening up about Anxiety Attacks, Relationship Difficulties and Mental Health- Word of the Year 2024 ALIGN | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:25:38

This episode is a solo one from yours truly, wrapping up season 9. I share some life updates, reflections on 2023 and my confessions from my personal life. Other topics I also touch on include: 2023 recap and reflection: opening up about anxiety attacks, word of the year GRACE for 2023 and how I applied it through my life this year  Vulnerability of raw motherhood but not sharing the real lens (struggle or wanting this to be a beautiful journey but not feeling like it always is) Word of year 2024: ALIGN (why I am choosing it) Biggest lesson I’ve learned this year revolving around communication, motherhood journey and my relationship with my partner: opening up about disagreements and having fights and what those difficult times have taught me Thank you all for listening to this episode. Please share this with a friend if you found it helpful. Happy holidays and happy new year! I'll see you all in 2024 :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 171: Donna Kim- Lessons from Working in Media and Publishing - Prioritizing Health Over Work - New York City Confessions Regarding Chopped Cheese and Subway vs. Uber | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:33:16

We are wrapping up Season 9 with Donna Kim, a New York-based creative social consultant and writer. In this week’s episode we discuss the below topics: Working in media, magazines and publishing industry and recalling her lessons and challenges in her career  The beauty of New York and perfect timing, patience and believing in yourself Unspoken realities of a job and possibility of getting laid off  Advice on reaching rock bottom and getting out of the rut  Prioritizing mental health and detoxing her life: overcoming burnout and other health issues due to being a workaholic and being stressed Her current self-care routines and ways to incorporate wellness in her daily life Confession regarding New York Chopped Cheese and subway vs Uber  We will have one more episode next week from yours truly, so stay tuned for that!  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend. You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. ABOUT DONNA KIM: Donna Kim is a New York-based creative social consultant and writer. She has written for publications such as Bon Appetit, Coveteur, Teen Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Apartment Therapy, Martha Stewart, etc. Always driven by curiosity and a profound interest in mental health and wellness, Donna seamlessly blends her experiences in media with entrepreneurial ventures, creating a unique narrative that resonates in both spheres. Website: donnakimcreative.com, donnadetox.com instagram.com/donnadetox  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 170: Founders of LINES - Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer - Starting a Tattoo Fashion Business from a Mentor Mentee Relationship - Destigmatizing Tattoos and Creating a Safe Inclusive Space | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:33:38

Today we are joined by the founders of LINES, Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer. LINES is Tattoo and Fashion Atelier that offers wellness spa services, fashion products, education, and events. In this episode we discuss the following topics: How Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer met (from a mentor and mentee relationship) and sharing same ethos and beliefs and values in fashion before starting a business together How the idea of LINES came to be: creating a tattoo shop that also tackles the same issues with the fashion industry Building a strong foundation within the company before expanding on their vision and business goals: having an advisory board and a team therapist Power of storytelling with tattoos and meeting people with different stories and traumas “New York or Nowhere” and how it applies to LINES starting in NYC Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. *Use the code "THECITYCONFESSIONS" in the description note when booking a tattoo appointment ⁠www.linesny.com⁠ for $100 off your tattoo* ABOUT LINES NEW YORK: LINES is an atelier offering unique and highly coveted wellness spa services, fashion products, education, and events that foster community and collaboration. Join us as we redefine what it means to be a conscious consumer, and discover the power of responsible design practices that make a difference as a community - celebrating diversity, sustainability and creativity in every STITCH, STROKE, AND FINE LINE.  https://www.linesny.com/ https://noho.nyc/neighborhood-spotlight-crystal-pfeifer-and-jiwon-ra-of-lines/ https://www.instagram.com/lines_newyork --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 169: Rebeka Getty- Founder of NYC for Free- Building a Social Media Community- Making her Hobby into a Career- All things Social Media | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:28:37

This week's guest is Rebeka Getty, who is the founder of NYC for FREE, New York City's go-to source for events, pop-ups, local giveaways, free things to do in NYC and more. In this episode we talk about how she started her Instagram NYC for Free account and how she grew it into a strong community, leading her to pursue this as her full time career. We also discuss: - How she started NYC for free and built this community online - Her process of approaching pop ups and attending events and featuring them on her page -Running a community page and deciding what to show on the main account and her personal account -Social media changes from 2019 to now 2023 Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT REBEKA GETTY: Rebeka Getty is the founder of NYC for FREE, New York City's go-to source for events, pop-ups, local giveaways, free things to do in NYC and more. She started the account in 2019 and has grown it into a community, with a social media presence, website, newsletter, in-person events and more. Previously, Rebeka worked in Strategy at both a startup and a consulting firm. For fun, Rebeka loves to travel and see Broadway shows! Website: www.nycforfree.coInstagram: https://instagram.com/nyc_forfreeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycforfreeNewsletter: https://www.nycforfree.co/signup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 168: Emily Brickel Edelson- CoFounder of Chic Sketch- Finding her passion for Fashion Illustration- Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:33:06

This week's guest features Emily Brickel Edelson, who is a new mom, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Chic Sketch, published Fashion Illustrator, Speaker and Author of the book Sketch and Go: 5 Minute Fashion Illustration. In this episode, we discuss the below topics: - How she started Chic Sketch, which is a mobile application and live fashion illustration events service - Combining her skill and love for fashion illustration with creating a technology app with her husband - Balancing Motherhood and Career: the real difficulties with transition in personal and professional life - Pressures of being a mom and guilt of being present but also wanting time for yourself - Becoming more private with social media since being a mom Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ------------------- ABOUT EMILY BRICKEL EDELSON: Emily Brickel Edelson is a new mom, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Chic Sketch, published Fashion Illustrator, Speaker and Author of the book Sketch and Go: 5 Minute Fashion Illustration. Since 2015, Chic Sketch, a mobile application and live fashion illustration events service has partnered with thousands of luxury and international brands in fashion, beauty, fragrance, technology, and media and her sketches have reached millions of viewers around the world.  Some of these partnerships include Harper's Bazaar ICON’s, Cartier, Fendi, Dior, Bulgari, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski, Kate Spade, MTV, IMG, Sephora and Maybelline just to name a few. Partnered with Fox’s biggest show The Masked Singer, Chic Sketch has activated digitally with a proprietary AI mobile application to reach hundreds of thousands of viewers, sketched as their favorite masked singer for 2 seasons. Emily has sketched for NYFW backstage and front row as well as Bridal Fashion Week, the Latin AMA Red Carpet award show in Hollywood, digital StyleCaster Golden Globe Pre-Show and more.  Featured in The New York Times, Vogue España, ELLE, Allure, Instyle, Cosmopolitan, WWD, E! News and more. Named one of Who What Wear’s “Best Fashion Illustrators” and one of “New York’s 7 Most Influential Women” by Elite Daily and On Mogul, Emily’s background is in Marketing, Fashion Design and Fashion Illustration. Emily is a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BA in Fashion Merchandising Management and International Fashion Merchandising Management at the Universite De Polimoda in Florence, Italy.  Social media: https://www.instagram.com/emilybrickel/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/chicsketch/?hl=en  Websites:  https://chicsketch.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 167: Ali Jackson, Erica Spera (cohosts of Finding Mr Height Podcast)- Greatest Breakup Lesson- Dating men in NYC | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:36:35

Today’s guests are dating coach Ali Jackson stand up comedian Erica Spera, both co hosts of Finding Mr. Height podcast, where they bring you their positive and practical dating advice. In this week's episode, we discuss the below topics including: - How Ali and Erica met through podcasting and are now cohosts -Their current approach to dating: using challenges, meeting people in real life and using dating apps - Latest Relationship vs Latest Breakup: the differences and what happens in both - Having the breakup conversations: biggest lesson from past relationships - Realizing certain values and traits in partners and why that matters during the dating phase - Importance of Money, Finances and Responsibilities in relationships - Commitment issues with NYC men due to career goals Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com Ali Jackson is an NYC-based dating & relationship coach who’s been there, in the trenches, looking for her person. She’s learned to own her needs, embrace her feelings, and communicate both directly. And she’s helping you do the same! Because when you ask for what you want, you just might get it. You can find her on social media @findingmrheight and on her website findingmrheight.com to learn more about her coaching. Erica Spera is a stand up comedian who has been seen on The Late Late show with James Corden and was one of TBS' Comics to Watch. She has opened for comics such as Taylor Tomlinson, Bert Kreischer, Patton Oswalt, Jared Freid, and more! Spera also hosts the popular podcasts "Finding Mr. Height" and "Shooters Gotta Shoot" all about dating and relationships. You can follow her @Spericaa.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 166: Mila Magazhanova- Career Switch from Paralegal to Russian Gel- Power of Manifestation, Vision Boards, and Meditation - Social Media's Role in Business | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:30:37

This week's guest is Mila Magazhanova, the owner of Kerbez beauty bar, which specializes in Russian Gel manicures in NYC. We sit down to talk about her incredible story of how she started her own nail business as a result of COVID. We also dive into the below topics including: -Career switch from being a paralegal in personal injury to owning her own nail busines -How Covid changed her life professionally and mentally - Power of Manifestation, Vision Boards, and Meditation - Adopting a positive mindset and stemming from childhood/ parents - Social Media’s Role in Her Business/ Working with Influencers - Focusing on Feelings rather than Titles  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT MILA MAGAZHANOVA:Mila is  the owner of Kerbez Beauty Bar NYC located on 37 west 26th Street, Manhattan NY. We are specialiing in Russian Gel manicures. The best manicures in NYC. What’s special about russian gel manicure is all about details! Starting from perfect nail shaping to deep cleaning of the cuticles and finishing with putting polish by unique techniques on the nails. You can also follow them on @beauty.bar.nyc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 165: Lily Ravas- Realities of Being a Working Mom- Balancing Personal and Professional life- Struggles with Motherhood Pressure, Comparison and Expectations | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:24:21

We are starting off Season 9 with Lily Ravas, a fashion brand strategist based in NYC. We talk about her journey to NYC from Europe and how she’s established herself in the fashion world by working with clients and building her reputation. Other topics we discuss include: Realities of being a freelancer and working with different brands from a financial standpoint: justifying amount of work and effort with compensation Balancing motherhood and work  Opening up about the struggles of being a mom and all that comes with it: expectations, childcare, career, etc. Confession: constant feeling of failure with work, motherhood, relationships Comparison with others on social media and feeling like they are all “super moms” Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT LILY RAVAS: Lily Ravas has had more than 10 years of valuable experience as a  Brand Strategist, working on various projects in the field of PR, Publishing and Events Management. She has lived and worked in Europe, London, New York and Southeast Asia as well. Through her extensive network Lily has showcased and introduced brands and projects to leading industry VIPs, press and retailers internationally. She has managed more than 50 fashion, beauty and luxury labels and her previous articles have been featured in leading fashion and lifestyle publications such as Elle and Marie Claire. Her work has also been acknowledged in magazines such as Forbes and Glamour. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 164: Solo Episode Welcoming Season 9 - Life Updates - Traumatic Birth Story - Fourth Trimester Pregnancy - Transition into Motherhood | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:43:28

I am back with Season 9 of The City Confessions and this is a solo episode from yours truly. I give my life updates where I discuss the end of my pregnancy, my birth story, the unspoken fourth trimester and the transition to motherhood. Topics include: Traumatic birth story: details surrounding my baby’s health, the NICU and all the emotions of being a first time mom Fourth trimester: the real and raw realities of postpartum, changing relationship with partner, developing relationship with baby, increase in postpartum rage, jealousy of others, unpredictability with baby’s schedules due to milestones and changing development Transition to motherhood: finding balance between work and motherhood, mourning old identity and bridging new identity to old versions of myself that I love and miss Moving process: saying goodbye to my current apartment, making compromises in life You can follow my journey on Instagram @mariann_yip where I share updates on my daily life. Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

 Ep 163: Mariann Yip- Solo Episode wrapping up Season 8 - Current Pregnancy Symptoms - Changing Friendship Dynamics and Relationships - Fears surrounding Motherhood, Future and Finances | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:23:07

This is the last episode which is a solo one featuring yours truly Mariann Yip. Wrapping up Season 8 of The City Confessions, I give my life updates. I open up about my current pregnancy symptoms as well as fears about the future regarding motherhood, finances and stability. I talk about how pregnancy has changed friendship dynamics and relationships. As we also close out 2023, I reflect on what this year has brought me and what this year has taught me. My biggest lessons were learning to stay in my lane, not taking things personally and to trust my gut. As I gear up for my last month of pregnancy, my confession revolves around anxiousness about giving birth. I currently don't know what next year holds or looks like for my podcast, but make sure you follow me on my social channels for life updates. I wish you all a happy new year and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for listening.  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

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