THE CITY CONFESSIONS

Today's guest is Melissa Bolona, the Founder and CEO of Beauty & the Broth, a beauty and wellness brand offering shelf-stable, direct-to-consumer bone broth that’s care-free, convenient and customizable. Growing up in both the United States and Peru, Melissa was immersed in dual cultures which led her to appreciate various approaches to natural beauty and expressions of creativity. After completing education in International Marketing in Paris, she decided to pursue acting and went on to lead a successful career alongside many A-list actors in Hollywood and starring in more than 20 films. Working many years in the creative industry led to Melissa feeling exhausted and unmotivated. Searching for a cure in all the wrong places, Melissa found herself at home with her family where her sister introduced her to bone broth. She immediately saw results, finding her energy levels increased, gut-health improved and her mind clear with purpose. Melissa soon got down to business in her own kitchen, testing countless ratios and recipes and figuring out a way to bring flavorful, collagen-rich bone broth to the masses. A natural entrepreneur, her mission is to provide convenient access to this magical elixir so that everyone has an opportunity to experience its benefits. After a year of development, Beauty & the Broth was perfected and launched in late 2020, delivering holistic healing and beauty both inside and out. In this episode, Melissa explains how how she started her company and what the benefits of bone broth are, especially when it comes to regulating the gut. She also dives deeper into the challenges she's faced since launching the company during a pandemic. Melissa also acknowledges the difficulty in letting go of control in order to build her team. As someone who spent time in LA, Melissa also talks about the differences between both cities and explains why she think bone broth is the next big thing when it comes to health and wellness. Other topics in this episode include rituals that Melissa has incorporated in her daily routine to staying grounded, how she handles stress, and how she's taken the confidence from her previous modeling and acting career to her current path of being an entrepreneur.  To learn more, please visit beautyandthebroth.com or find Melissa on Instagram. And feel free to direct any questions or feedback about this podcast to thecityconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Jordan Scott, the founder, CEO and Chief Editor of Cobble, an app designed to help people make better, faster decisions together. Jordan graduated from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2015. She began her career as a news associate at CBS This Morning before launching her startup. To date, she has raised $3 million in seed funding, with thousands of users who have swiped over 200k times on dates and experiences and is quickly expanding Cobble’s offerings and to new cities adapting to culture. Jordan has been profiled in Forbes, FOX 5 Good Day New York, and more. In 2017, Jordan created idk tonight, a website and newsletter that provides NYC couples with curated date night plans to help couples answer the timeless question: “What do you want to do tonight?”. After winning NYU x New York Jets No Huddle Challenge and Entrepreneur Magazine's LIVE 5-minute pitch competition, Jordan launched Cobble, the first app that supports couples in “life after the swipe.” In this episode, Jordan explains how attending NYU made her fall in love with the city. She talks about how the idea of Cobble came to be, the features of the app, the challenges launching a business during a pandemic and the surprising activities that she and her husband both swiped right on. We also dive deeper into the idea of stress and how to handle it, the benefits of practicing gratitude and adopting the 'fake it till you make it' mentality and embracing different seasons in life. Jordan also reveals an unexpected confession relating to alcohol that you don't want to miss!  You can find more information on Cobble here: https://www.trycobble.com/ and make sure you click Try Cobble to receive the link to download the app or find Cobble on your app store! Feel free to also direct any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com regarding this podcast.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Jessica Morrobel, a Brooklyn native and New York City-based journalist and content creator empowering people from all walks of life to travel, explore, and tap into their creativity. While re-evaluating her life during the pandemic, Jessica was sparked with an exciting career shift when content creation for her blog pushed her past her comfort zone and became a therapeutic catharsis during a time of healing. As a former content strategist, marketer, and editor at Fortune 100 companies, Jessica's goal is to inspire, educate, and build communities of empowered women to be catalysts for self-expression, change, and exploration. On her page, she authentically shares her learnings along with the most exciting things to do and see in NYC. You'll also find easy-to-follow curly hair care tips — tailored for savvy on-the-go travelers and tastemakers. In this episode, Jessica explains her journey from helping clients and building brands from the ground up to deciding to build her own brand. As someone who used to work in corporate, she explains why she decided to invest in herself and pursue working as a blogger and content creator full time. Since this is a new journey she has embarked on, Jessica offers social media tips and advice for for content creators and aspiring bloggers because she knows although the market is saturated, there is still space for new talent. Jessica also explains how she saved up to pursue blogging full time and how she leveraged her corporate experiences and relationships to landing partnerships. As a natural hair educator, Jessica also expresses her passion for natural hair and how that value has played a role in her brand and public image. Jessica also opens up about dealing with high functioning anxiety, explains what her definitions of success is today, her struggle with downtime and the importance of celebrating any milestones.  You can connect with Jessica below: Website: www.travelingwithjessica.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/travelingwithjessica TikTok: http://tiktok.com/travelingwithjessica --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Maiko Sakai, a niche specialist who helps visionary founders, experts & entrepreneurs discover their niche in their business and to hone in on their greatness. Maiko Sakai is also the founder of Airtight Concepts, a business strategy consultant a.k.a. secret weapon, confidant & silent partner to visionary entrepreneurs & CEO’s with the desire to build a high-functioning, profit-generating machine of their dreams. Her mission is simple: Help service business owners shift from operating a transactional business to a transformational business through her 2 business programs, “Define + Refine Your Profitable Niche” and “Business Optimizer 360. As a self-proclaimed “Queen of Counterintuitive Strategies,” she provides effective but not-so-conventional strategies to boost sustainable profitability for her clients’ businesses by utilizing both quantitative & qualitative assessments. Originally from Yokohama, Japan, Maiko considers herself a New Yorker, loves ethnic foods of all kinds, and is a minimalist, a sucker for ultra-contemporary design & exotic houseplants. She earned her MBA from Cornell University. In this episode we talk about various topics including how Maiko Sakai became a niche specialist and what that term even means. Maiko explains why she created the "WHAT’S YOUR IMPACT CREATION ARCHETYPE AS AN ENTREPRENEUR" quiz and how she's been utilizing it to help business owners determine what they're great at. Maiko and I also bond over our shared sign being Aquarius and talk about characteristics that make us who we are are creatives and how we use our strengths to our advantage when it comes to our careers. Maiko also expresses why she's an advocate for paid ads and how to benefit from running them to promote her business. We also talk about the importance of staying neutral and the pros of removing emotions, needs and wants from running a business. As someone who finds joy in helping entrepreneurs find success, Maiko reiterates why business owners should focus on the what and why instead of the how. We close this episode with Maiko revealing a confession that relates to the city and the current state of New York, so you don't wan to miss out on that!  You can connect with Maiko Sakai on her below platforms: Website: www.maikosakai.com IG: MaikoSakaiBiz Twitter: MaikoSakaiBiz FB: airtightconceptsnyc LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maikosakai Pinterest: MaikoSakaiBiz Feel free to also direct any questions, comments or feedback regarding this episode to thecityconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Emily Hochman, the Founder and CEO of Wellory, the anti-diet nutrition app on a mission to bring healthy eating to the masses. A fast growing app needed pre, post and during the pandemic, Wellory is a nutritionist in your back pocket, focused on making it easier than ever to stay healthy. The iOS and Android-available app matches clients with a health coach, nutritionist, or registered dietician based on their specific health/wellness goals. They provide affordable and personalized, 1-to-1 access to expert guidance, support, tips, recipes, all while tracking client progress and outcomes. Hochman has been featured in Business Insider, Thrive Global, Well+Good, named Bucknell University’s 13 Under 35, Most Inspirational Female Entrepreneur by Influential Businesswomen Awards and Forbes 30 Under 30. In this episode Emily explains why she started Wellory and her own personal journey with food and nutrition. She explains her advocacy for food freedom, the importance in having access to nutritionists, making healthy eating a forefront of conversations, and shifting the focus from diet culture to how we feel and how food impacts that.  Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Emily knew that she has always been a problem solver. She has landed a Forbes feature and recalls how she felt when she received the nomination and the moment when the article went live. Emily reminds us all that food is our friend and food is fuel. She also explains some misconceptions when it comes to healthy eating and healthy lifestyle and reiterates that we should be making sure we choose the right foods for our bodies. We wrap the episode with a city confession from Emily, relating to being single and dating so you'll want to stick around to end for that!  You can learn more about Wellory below: Website: www.wellory.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/wellory Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@welloryontiktok Please email thecityconfessions@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or feedback regarding this episode or podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

We are joined today by the one and only Deborah Lippmann. Deborah is the go-to manicurist for an awe-inspiring list of celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Lupita Nyong’o, Laura Dern, Martha Stewart, and Lady Gaga and renowned fashion houses from Vogue, InStyle, W, Vanity Fair and Elle to Donna Karan, Rodarte, Narciso Rodriguez, Marchesa and Versace to name a few. After years of experience in the industry, her eponymous line of lacquers and treatments for nails, hands and feet is as coveted as her incredible talent. Deborah’s success as one of the most sought- after manicurists in the world, as well as an innovative entrepreneur, has an interesting origin in her passion for and pursuit of music. Her first love was music, and with dreams of becoming a jazz singer, Deborah belted out sultry tunes in smoky clubs by night while working various jobs by day. Eventually, Deborah enrolled in cosmetology school where she discovered a hidden talent and her second love – nails. Working closely with some of the biggest names among celebrities, editors, fashion designers and models, Deborah quickly identified the need for a diverse range of nail colors and luxury care products, which was missing in the market. It was at that moment that Deborah set out to create her own line high-quality nail lacquers and treatments with her unique fashion point of view. Established in 1999, deborah lippmann was founded on an ethos of quality meets care. Informed by her years in the red carpet, fashion runways, and editorial shoots, the award-winning brand reflects her ultra-high standards in terms of product performance and is crafted to nourish and support nails and skin. The brand is in expansion mode, with exciting plans for continuous growth, including her recent step into the cosmetics industry with her new lip gloss. In this episode, Deborah recalls her journey and explains how she got into manicuring, while also pursuing her dreams in music as a jazz singer. She explains how she landed celebrity clients, what it's like to work in high pressure environments, how she thrives under stress and rituals that she has set for herself when it comes to work. She also narrates her encounter and amazing relationships with Sher, Martha Stewart and Lady Gaga. As a successful entrepreneur Deborah gives insights to her definition of success and happiness and offers advice for those who want to start their own business, finding your passions and how to make your dreams a reality. We end the episode with Deborah's helpful tips for beginners on how to do at home manicures and answers questions when it comes to nail care, cuticles and nail polish and emphasizes on the importance of patience and washing your hands.  You can find more about Deborah Lippmann's brand by visiting her website at: https://deborahlippmann.com/ and follow the brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deborahlippmann/. Feel free to also direct any questions, comments or feedback to thectiyconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Jim Frawley who is an Executive Coach, Business Consultant, Author, Host of the Bellwether Hub podcast, and CEO of Bellwether, a company dedicated to helping organizations and people build resiliency, adapt to change and thrive in rapidly shifting contexts. Over his twenty-year career, he has internationally created and implemented corporate training programs, complex marketing and PR plans, business strategy and administrative plans and organizational re-designs. He has worked with clients in eight countries and thirty nine states to date. A few years ago, Jim came to the realization that he had a unique capability in getting people to do things they didn’t think they could. After some experimentation on using this capability for good or evil, he decided on the good.  He is the host of the Bellwether Hub podcast and author Adapting in Motion: Finding Your Place  in the New Economy, a practical guide to managing multiple levels of macro change. Jim is a big time reader, a small-time triathlete and a full-time husband and father. In this episode, Jim explains how he got into the coaching business and clarifies some misconceptions when it comes to coaches and the coaching industry. He also reveals some challenges when it comes to being a coach and starting his own business. We dive deeper into how he defines success and happiness and touch on the importance of finding fulfillment and internal peace from within and the power of taking control of your own life and success. Jim also opens up about his low points in his life and how he has changed his doubting mentality and past habits to his advantage in helping others become more successful in their careers and in their lives. Other topics in this episode include how to change boredom to productivity, the beauty and benefits of living in a city like New York, his love for running and benefits of working out.   You can connect with Jim Frawley on his below platforms: Web: https://www.bellwetherhub.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bellwetherhub Podcast is available on all outlets: https://bellwetherhub.com/episodes/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Adapting-Motion-Finding-Place-Economy/dp/1948382067 Feel free to direct any questions, comments or feedback regarding this episode to thecityconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

This week's guest is Val Monroe, the former beauty director at O, The Oprah Magazine and founder of the blog called, "How to Not F*ck Up Your Face." Val has also been an editor at Ms., Redbook, Self, and Parenting Magazines, among others, a contributing writer at Parents and Entertainment Weekly, and have written hundreds of articles on a wide range of topics for many national publications. She has appeared many times on national television, and have been a speaker at O, You events—appearing before up to 5,000 women who have enrolled in a day’s worth of Oprah-centric activities. Val is particularly interested in the intersection of kindness and perceptions of beauty and is working on developing a protocol for doctors doing aesthetic evaluations. She is also focusing on a multi-media project, including a Substack newsletter: How Not to Fu*k Up Your Face, philosophical and practical advice for anyone who’s ever looked into a mirror. In this episode, Val and I talk about her extensive background in magazine journalism and her career highlights and lessons. We also dive deeper into societal standards when it comes to beauty and why she's so passionate about changing the conversation from fearing aging to acceptance and self compassion. Val explains the importance of embracing where you’re at in life and how she's advocating for people to adopt a more positive outlook on aging and encourages all of us to love our faces without objectifying it. She is passionate about this topic and this message, which inspired her to start her blog and newsletter, where she is hoping to change the dialogue of aging in today's society. We wrap this episode with an unexpected confession that involves why being anonymous in New York City is a perk that you don't want to miss!  You can support Val by signing up to her newsletter here: https://valeriemonroe.substack.com/ and follow Val on Instagram here. And feel free to direct any questions, comments or concerns regarding this podcast to thecityconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today we are joined by a fellow Native New Yorker, Mike Indursky, who is the founder of sustainable beauty brand, Hear Me Raw. After spending the last 30 years in the beauty and wellness business, Mike Indursky founded the new, indie skincare brand HEAR ME RAW.  Frustrated that after all this time companies are still selling products with ingredients that shouldn’t go on your skin, in packaging that isn’t sustainable, making claims they can’t keep, with prices that are too high on products you don’t need the brand’s mission is to honor women by doing what’s best for their health, skin, budget and world around them with products that are truly Powerful, Natural, Sustainable and Simple. HEAR ME RAW, the activist, mission-based company is in its first year and is looking to lead the industry in responsible beauty. Previous to HEAR ME RAW, Indursky served as President of Bliss, the leading global spa brand and helped in the December 2015 sale of its parent company Steiner Leisure for $920 million. Previously, Mike was CMO of Burt’s Bees, the leading global natural personal care company, where he helped lead the growth of the brand, resulting in a sale to Clorox for $950 million – a $775 million increase in enterprise value in 4 years. Prior to that Mike had leadership positions at L’Oreal where he was VP of Marketing for Maybelline and Garnier and before that over 11 years at Unilever where he was last SVP of Strategic Planning and Marketing for all of the fragrance and cosmetics brands including Calvin Klein, Vera Wang and others. Mike is a two-time winner of Advertising Age’s Top Marketers of the Year, WWD’s Most Innovative Marketer, Beyond Beauty’s Honoree of the year and is a frequent public speaker. In this episode, Mike talks about how Hear Me Raw came to be and the meaning behind the company's name. He also expresses his values for sustainability and what makes his products so unique and needed in today's world. He opens up about the realities and challenges of running his own business despite being in the beauty industry for 30 years. We also talk about his background and relationship with NYC as he was born and raised in The Bronx. As Mike recounts his journey as an entrepreneur, he also acknowledges the current mindset and headspace he is in now and talks about his morning routine and what it feels like to be in flow state. Feel free to support Mike's journey and company by following Hear Me Raw on Instagram and check out their amazing products here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest features Ella Jewell, a photographer and content creator based in NYC. Ella is a visual communicator, telling stories through her camera lens. She enjoys collaborating with other artists and creating bold works of art. She loves to experiment with color and movement. Hailing from the music capital of the world, Nashville Tennessee, she grew up around music and loves to capture the emotion of performers. Ella enjoys creating content to strengthen brands and to increase commotion. In this episode, we begin with Ella telling us how she got into photography and how she shifted from the education field to the creative field. She also opens up about struggling with leaving her family and friends back in Nashville to pursue her career and dreams in NYC. As someone who loves photography and fashion, Ella explains why she's so drawn to art in general. And to close out this episode, Ella reveals a confession relating to anxiety and depression, so if you can relate, then definitely have a listen.  You can connect with Ella in the below ways: Email: ellajewell0@gmail.com Website: www.ellajewell.com Instagram:https://instagram.com/ellajewell1 You can also email thecityconfessions@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or feedback regarding this podcast.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today’s guest is Annabelle Giletti, who is a s a dynamic beauty and wellness publicist living between Brooklyn and Nantucket. Being raised in London and attending international schools has given her the desire to always be around different types of people and seek out new parts of the world. As a dual citizen, Annabelle identifies with different cultures and considers herself a very curious and adaptable global pursuer. In this episode we talk about her background in PR, her love for wellness and healthy living and career highlights and struggles. We also talk about dating and relationships, the differences between European men and New York men and her shift in becoming more bold when it comes to meeting and dating men. Other topics we discuss include celebrity sightings and crushes and Annabelle confesses her love for Paris Hilton. She also explains how she has shifted her priorities and values to finding validation and happiness from within, rather than from external sources. Annabelle is a huge believer in manifestation and also expresses that she is currently living in NYC, specifically in Dumbo because she manifested that moment when she visited years ago.  If you know Annabelle, you’ll also know she’s a great entertainer, loves organizing events, collaborating with others and connecting friends, which certainly contribute to key aspects of being a successful publicist. Annabelle has worked on small but influential teams, managing leading brands from Drunk Elephant, to WTHN, Alo Moves and many others. When she’s not working you’ll find her sailing, skiing, or drinking a filthy martini. Feel free to connect with Annabelle on Instagram! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Victoria Abaev, a wealth management associated based in New York City. Victoria Abaev is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at Aspiriant, a leading independent wealth management firm. She helps clients navigate and build their wealth in line with their goals and values. As the first in her family born in America, she did not have a large scope of financial literacy beyond saving and frugality. In high school, she was introduced to the power of financial literacy and planning by her then-boss who hosted financial literacy courses at the YMCA Women’s Shelter. Understanding the power of this knowledge, she changed her career path from health sciences, where she intended to help people medically, to become a CFP® practitioner and help people financially. Originally from San Diego, California, she left her comfort zone when she relocated to New York to marry the love of her life. She doesn’t look back – she loves everything New York has to offer and is a true New Yorker now! As an avid fan of the arts and a musician herself, she enjoys all the beauty, culture and all art forms that the city has to offer. She loves attending Broadway shows, the Metropolitan Opera House, the Candlelight classical music concerts and hearing all sorts of amazing musicians and singers throughout the city. For fun, Victoria plays the piano, composes music, practices yoga and enjoys exploring new places with her husband. In this episode, Victoria walks us through her first encounter with financial literacy and explains how that experience has sparked an interest for her to pursue a career in the finance world. As a financial planner, Victoria reveals some misconceptions she thinks a lot of us have when it comes to money and tips on for millennials when it comes to budgeting, saving and investing. She also reveals her career highlights and lows and ends the episode talking about the importance of self care and tending to your needs before others.  To empower you with financial literacy, Victoria provided links to a 5 Step Guide to Layered Savings as well as a recorded 3-part personal finance series for your reference. Please feel free to connect with Victoria on Linked In. ·  5 Step Guide to Layered Savings: https://aspiriant.com/fathom/wealth-planning/5-step-guide-to-layered-financial-savings/ ·  Personal Finance 3-part series from Her Capital x Aspirant: 1.  https://www.hercapital.org/event/hercapital-x-aspiriant-personal-finance-series-part-i 2.  https://www.hercapital.org/event/hercapital-x-aspiriant-personal-finance-series-part-ii 3.  https://www.hercapital.org/event/hercapital-x-aspiriant-personal-finance-series-part-iii You can direct any questions, feedback or comments to thecityconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is Adrian Bermeo, a LatinX expressionist painter born and bred in Queens NY, with origins in graffiti. Being a proud native New Yorker with a background of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent, many of his characters carry interpretations of misrepresented figures and explosive energies that have influenced his life through family, community and world travel.  As an interdisciplinary artist, Bermeo’s work encompasses community outreach events, gallery exhibits, private collections both international and domestic and fundraising auctions at The Queens Museum for Elmhurst Hospital during 2020’s pandemic. In this episode, from one native New Yorker to another, we talk about the unique experiences and perspectives of what it was like growing up in the city, and what makes the city so special. Adrian explains how he was introduced to graffiti and how that discovery has put him in the art journey he is on now on. He also explains his mindset when it comes to putting himself and his art out there, some advice to those who feeling stuck, the role of community and why he’s so passionate about remaining true to his values and why he continues to pay tribute to his upbringing and the city. He also reveals a confession in the end that other city residents can definitely relate to as well as an insight that many New Yorkers can appreciate, so you don't want to miss out on that! Feel free to connect with Adrian on his below platforms: Studio: The Bowery Union 329 Broome ST. NY, NY Website: http://bermeo.nyc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bermeonyc/ If you have any questions regarding this episode, please email thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today's guest is no other than the fabulous NYC drag queen Lucia Fuchsia. Lucia is a 22 year old Brooklyn based Drag Queen. She hosts weekly shows in the East Williamsburg area. She is bright, colorful, and upbeat! What to expect from Lucia? Expect the unexpected! In this episode, Lucia talks about what it's like growing up in NYC as a native New Yorker. She explains how he discovered drag and why she decided to pursue a career in the industry. She also describes how Lucia Fuchsia came to be and what she is like when she is on stage and performing. She also gives insight to the realities of working in drag and reveals dealing with social anxiety. Lucia closes out the episode with a confession that leads to advice for those who are listening.  You can find Lucia on Instagram @luciafuchsia and feel free to email any questions, comments or feedback regarding this podcast to thecityconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

Today, we have our first reoccurring guest, Maria Karr, who is the cofounder of Rumore Beauty, the first Russian Beauty store in the U.S. Maria has been on the podcast before (Episode 8) so feel free to take a listen to her first episode. Maria Karr came to New York from Siberia, Russia when she was 19 and has been working in the beauty industry in the US for the past 10 years. During her career, she was in charge of PR and communications for world-renowned beauty favorites and up-and-coming brands. While she tried many international beauty products, it came to her as a surprise that she hasn’t seen anything from her home country, Russia. So, she decided to change that and give American beauty lovers access to Russian skincare for the first time by launching Rumore Beauty earlier this year. Rumore Beauty is a US-based Russian beauty store, introducing the best of clean and natural Russian skincare to American consumers for the first time. The site features a curated assortment from six Russia’s leading beauty brands – mi&ko, Botavikos, Innature, Laboratorium, True Alchemy and G.Love. All products on RumoreBeauty.com are cruelty-free, with many vegan, organic and microbiome-friendly options. In this episode, we talk about Maria's new business venture as she and her husband created Rumore Beauty. We talk about how this idea came to be, the meaning behind the company's name, her transition from the corporate world to now being an entrepreneur and Maria gives us information about Russian Beauty as well as a run down of her favorite products.  You can support Maria by visiting her shop and pick up some Russian beauty products at Rumore Beauty and use code 'CITYCONFESSIONS20' for 20% off your purchase! You can also follow the company on Instagram @rumorebeauty. If you have any questions, comments or feedback regarding this podcast, feel free to email thecityconfessions@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support