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A raw, fun, live, candid, and interactive dating experience unlike ever before, bringing matchmaking to the center stage - the Updating show!  The Updating Show has been featured on the New York Post, The Hollywood Reporter, The Today Show and Time magazine to name a few publications - sweeping the dating scene with its interactive comedy style show, making it a must try for singles willing to leave their inhibitions behind.  Co-creator, Harrison Forman joins me this week to spill the tea on the show and dating in New York City. He drops exclusive news of an upcoming partnership with a new dating app, HUD, and what the future of the show entails.  Harrison also shares his NYC story; best dating tips in the city, how the Updating Show began,  success stories from the show, what he is looking for in a partner, and so much more.  Get an exclusive and raw look behind the scenes to one of the co-creators of the Updating Show, with possibly more to come with its other creator, Brandon Bermon. Send your questions!  Statistics have men using online dating more so than women, surprisingly, but according to co-creator Harrison Forman of the Updating Show - women participate more than men on the show and on-stage for their show, while also filling up the audience. So… ***CASTING CALL FOR MEN*** The Updating Show is an inclusive show to all and encourages checking out their website for more casting details.  Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and exclusive content.Thank you for your support.  Enjoy the episode! Xoxo,Gossipnista💋 -----TOUR DATES ACROSS THE U.S. - NOW AVAILABLE Updating Website Follow the Update Show on Social: IG: Harrison Forman IG: Updating Show Tik Tok: Updating Show YouTube: Updating Show Updating videos used in podcast episode: #1: The West Village Has Vibes #2: Daniel & Cousins #3: Daniel & Rachel (Metrosexual) Learn more about EXCLUSIVE dating app partnership:HUD App Support the show

New Yorkers in LA - do you feel the heat already on this topic or is it just the weather!?  This topic never gets old and there’s so much to learn from those who call these places home as well as their fascinating stories.  My guest today, @danielzahler started a movement to unite New Yorkers in Los Angeles. That’s right, The New York Times picked up Daniel’s unique, yet much needed community of New Yorkers, who have made the transition to Los Angeles and who have connected through a What’s App group of 250 ppl (with a waitlist to join) called, NYC in LA. Why he started this community and more on what his New York & LA story is - you’ll have to tune into the episode for that. However, what I can share is that Daniel has so many tips for both coasts along with pizza recommendations that will have you wanting to visit both cities to confirm.  Daniel is a Harvard graduate in Chemistry & Chemical Biology, and has a JD from Harvard Law School. He even had a fellowship at Yale Medical School. He knows his east coast and is currently making his best life in the west coast while promoting a healthy lifestyle.  Also did I mention, he not only offers multiple quotes on New York City, but he also shares a poem intertwining the city and Burning Man as one. Queue the heat and enjoy the episode!Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and exclusive content.Thank you for your support.  Connect & learn more about Daniel Zahler below:Daniel's Newsletter - Vitamin Z Instagram - Daniel Zahler Instagram - NYC in LATwitterOther Resources for New Yorkers in LA: New York Times article on NYC in LA group https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/09/nyregion/whatsapp-new-yorkers-networking.html NYC in LA - Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035121456932178 Article: How to Be Bicoastal https://medium.com/@danielzahler/how-to-be-bicoastal-818efa86079c Article: Why I'm Moving to LA https://medium.com/@danielzahler/why-im-moving-to-la-f7ede9d5c189Article: How I Won LA https://medium.com/@danielzahler/how-i-won-la-and-you-can-too-b2808b1c74baHasidic Brooklyn tour - one of the coolest NYC experiences Daniel highly recommends  https://abnb.me/zM4US5sxvqb Xoxo, Gossipnista Support the show

A thought provoking and super informative interview with, Katherine G. Mendoza. There was so much to unpack in our conversation that you can expect a second episode drop with her, which is set to be a surprise, so be on the look out for that.  Katherine is a Brooklynite and (I might add) a Manhattanite of Ecuadorian-American decent, a comedy writer, creative content producer & talented voice actor who has taken the online world by storm. She has produced for companies such as Buzzfeed, Mitú, NBC Latino and Amazon Prime Video's Tik Tok division. Her work has also been featured in many publications including Entertainment Weekly, Variety, Univision, Telemundo, Huffington Post, and many more outlets.  In our episode, Katherine and I discuss: New York City’s culture, subcultures, our Hispanic and Latin American roots, gentrification of the city, transportation and crime in the NYC. We also touch upon Los Angeles, along with her advice for those looking to make the move to the city (how it’s not like the movies or should one expect it to be like their hometown), and even provides native New Yorkers an even more REAL dose of advice of stereotyping the community.  Katherine brings her raw, compassionate, savvy and naturally humorous self to every question delivered and leaves you wanting more.  Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and exclusive content.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! Learn more about Katherine G. Mendoza:Website Connect with Katherine on social:InstagramTik Tok TwitterKatherine's & Gina Brillon's Podcast:Mess in Progress PodcastSnapchat Production: The Medina's Xoxo, Gossipnista Support the show

My guest today is Vickey Barron, one of New York’s most trusted real estate advisors and powerhouse realtors in the city. She joins me for a candid, compassionate, and abundance-filled interview full of New York City tips. In our interview we discuss…  ✧ Her New York story and love for the city…”The energy alone had me at hello”. ✧ Her start in real estate, which was inspired by her simple want to be outside in the city more as well as exploring its unique architectural gems  ✧ The traits that helped her succeed right off the bat in Real Estate and her advice to new NYC agents ✧ How working with one of the cities esteemed architects (Ralph Walker), who pioneered the way buildings are historically shaped in the city, has been life changing for her ✧ She’ll dive a bit into her celebrity client, and his current home listing in Harlem, that’s bound to break records in the neighborhood  ✧ Plus, so much more on what clients and celebrities are looking for in NYC real estate  ✧ And of course, what the future of Real Estate looks like in 2022 & beyond in New York City Be sure to check out the show notes & article links below to learn more about some of the topics discussed in this episode. Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and exclusive content.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! Learn more about Vickey Barron: Compass Website Connect with Vickey on social: Instagram Reach out to Vickey: vbarron@compass.com Learn more about Ralph Walker the Pioneer Architect:  Ralph Walker Article Take a look inside the iconic Walker Tower Building:  Walker Tower ArticleNeil Patrick Harris's Harlem Home: American Luxury Article Xoxo, Gossipnista Support the show

This is one of the most impactful topics and conversations to date on the podcast, with guest  @plantpoweredmetrony, because it could actually help transform and save lives in small steps but dramatic ways.  New York City isn’t just about the dining and food experiences, nightlife, attractions, landmarks, etc., but it’s also the energy of the people, the communities built here, the connections we make, giving back and not just taking, and how we choose to build our everyday lives here.  Did you know chronic diseases are the leading cause of mortality not only in the U.S., but across the world and Covid-19 did not help. All caused by a short list of risk behaviors that are generally under our control: •Tobacco use and exposure •Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats •Lack of physical activity •Excessive alcohol use With pizza, bagels and BEC’s as the culture of NYC…I bring this conversation to the forefront to not only inform and educate myself and fellow New Yorkers on what resources are available in our community, but also for those who want to elevate their well-being and lifespan.  ***TONS OR RESOURCES LINKED IN THE SHOW NOTES*** Lianna Levine Reisner, Newtwork Director at Plant Powered Metro New York, a non-profit organization in the city that started in 2019, helps to empower people to find better health and overcome chronic disease through whole food, plant-based nutrition. Lianna joined me to share her NYC story and initial culture shock of NYC and how finding places beyond the tourist traps ended up being her safe haven, as well as, how freedom of movement with transportation and all that the city offers has been a dream come true.  She’ll also share how she and many others like our NYC Mayor have overcome chronic diseases through nutritional changes and how one can start their own path today. This is a much listen to interview, if not for you, then for your loved ones.  Sign-up for Plant Powered Metro New York's Programs below  (Click Program Name) ***Get Started with Whole Food, Plant-Based Nutrition (Start's May 5th, 2022) ***21-Day Plant Powered Jumpstart (Starts in mid-May) CONNECT WITH PPMY BELOW WebsiteInstagram ------ HEALTH BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS BY GUEST & HOST 1. LifeForce by Tony Robbins (Host) - My new must read and life changing book...start on chapter 12 2. The China Study by T. Colin Campbell (Guest) - "The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health"3. Lifespan by David Sinclair (Host) Xoxo, GossipnistaSupport the show

Born in Japan, raised in Tennessee, and making a name for himself in New York City and all across multimedia outlets in the U.S. through interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry, I’m happy to have been able to turn the tables on Justin Crawford and introduce his story and journey in the city.  “In just a few years after graduating from the University of Tennessee, Justin has managed to work for companies such as NBCUniversal - while on the side also building brands, launching creative production companies, podcasts and bringing media outlets some of the most exclusive interviews to date.”  In our interview, Justin shares how he strategically built his life and career in New York City and how one can do the same. He also opens up about the exclusive interviews he’s done with celebrities, thought leaders, movers and shakers and what ultimately led him to the create the #menofthehour podcast. Justin will also dive into his new and exciting project with The House of Routines, and of course, he’ll share how New York City wasn’t that easy on him to start, and how it gave him some learning lessons that helped shape his habits and routines that ultimately led him to success.  All this plus how one can live in NYC two months free with a certain fellowship program; how he explored New York 7x before pulling the trigger to move here; insight on the community he’s built in the city; and so much more.  Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and exclusive content.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! -----------------Connect with Justin belowInstagram Men of the Hour WebsitePodcast Learn about  'The House of Routine'Website Justin Crawford's Bio Justin Crawford is a multimedia host, creative content producer, top podcast host and entrepreneur who interviews some of today's biggest celebrities, newsmakers, thought leaders and more. In just a few years after graduating from the University of Tennessee, Justin has managed to work for companies like NBCUniversal - while (on the side) building brands, launching creative production companies, podcasts and bringing media outlets some of the most exclusive interviews to date.Justin is now a Co-Owner and the Chief Lifestyle Officer at The House of Routine, a rapidly growing productivity and health/wellness company that caters to customers and partners seeking to better their daily lives through routines, habits and everyday practices. Under his leadership, the company has already begun partnering with companies like NBC and SoHo House, gearing up to launch a new podcast, producing exclusive live events, and building strategic plans to grow the business forward.Justin also hosts the "Men of the Hour podcast,” an Apple Top 100 New Podcast that aims to educate and encourage listeners through the narratives of Justin's guests. After 2 short years on the air, hundreds of thousands have tuned in to hear his candid interviews and high-energetic personality with guests like Gabriel Iglesias, Andy Grammer, Rob Ryrdek, Sugar Ray Leonard and Ryan Locthe!Xoxo, GossipnistaSupport the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

This episode is a must listen if you ever wondered how New York City apartments work (outside the regular market) and how you can lock yourself into the city and an apartment forever, if you choose to.  Hattie Kolp my guest today notes, “everyone can get a rent stabilized apartment in New York City.” But nearly no one, will get an apartment for the price and square footage she is paying today, in her childhood home on the Upper West Side. She reveals all the details and more in our interview today and helps to break down rent stabilized vs. rent controlled apartments, as well as how you can get one in NYC.  I’m fortunate to have connected with Hattie to share her unique New York upbringing in the city with an even a more unique living situation. She shares the details on her pre-war gem of an apartment; family history on rent stabilized apartments; how she fell into fame and recognition during the pandemic due to her home; and lovely interior design skills and handy work. Also, how three Master Degree’s later she is finally doing what she loves.  Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and new season.Thank you for your support. I’ve linked countless resources on the show notes regarding this subject that I hope you’ll find helpful. Enjoy the interview! -------Connect with Hattie Kolp belowWebsite Good article on rent stabilized vs. rent controlled below Localize ArticleNYC Gov rent stabilized resource Rent Guidelines + Apartments NYC Gov Crime Map below NYC Neighborhoods + Boroughs  Xoxo,GossipnistaSupport the show

Realities of NYC Parenting - all packed into one conversation, which  includes an unbelievable Upper East Side story!  On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bethany Braun-Silva, who I feel I’ve hit the New York City Lottery of guests, to represent raising New Yorkers in so many ways than one. You’ll have to tune in to  the episode to hear them all.  “Bethany Braun-Silva is an on-air parenting, entertainment, and lifestyle expert. She is the former editor of Parenting.com and frequently writes about the latest and greatest gear for parents and kids in the city. She was previously the Senior Editor of Big Apple Parent Magazine and has written for OK! Magazine, Hollywood Life, Mom.com, and CafeMom. She is a graduate of New York University, but her proudest accomplishment is being a mom to Elias and Jake, who make life (and work) endlessly fun”.  During our conversation Bethany notes how her first born birthed her career as a parenting expert as well as nostalgia of watching her children loving the same things she did growing up as a child in the city.  Bethany’s energy and through-and-through native New Yorker personality, which she wears like a badge of honor, shines throughout our interview. She also brings a very realistic perspective on raising children in the city, plus what she likes and dislikes about New York City for kids; how the school system in NYC is bound to be the biggest barrier for city parents; why Times Square is not popular among New Yorkers; how you must live 20+ years in the city to consider yourself a New Yorker,  and when I say so much more…I mean so much more!  NYC parenting resources mentioned by Bethany in our interview can be found below. Reach out, if you have any questions. Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and new season.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! -------Connect with Bethany Braun-Silva below Website Instagram NYC Parenting Resources Recommended by Bethany ChalkbeatNewyorkfamily.com Mommy PoppinsNYC Parenting Facebook Links across Boroughs NYC Facebook Groups for Parents Additional Resources Other Parent Stories + helpful tips article 101 Things to Do with Kids in NYCPodcast on NYC Parenting + NYC School System Secrets of NYC Schools with Alina Adams Raising New Yorkers Note: Bethany's favorite NYC movie which was noted on podcast and is not for children 'A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints' Bonus: NYC Fun Parent movies about kids (Not for kids) What to Expect When You're ExpectingFriends with KidsXoxo,Gossipnista Support the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

There is no New York without its landmarks and history, and I have the perfect guest to open up the new season 5! Tommy Silk, creator of @landmarksofny not only offers knowledgable posts and insights to an array of landmarks in the city, but he can also give you a tour of them as a certified tour guide in New York City. Sprinkle in his history degree from Fordham University and you have yourself an expert on landmarks.  With a great deal of knowledge about the city and Tommy’s New York story, it can all be digested in just under an hour. Here’s a little of what we chat about on this episode… ✧ Making the move from Manhattan to Brooklyn - the pros and cons ✧ His #onlyinnewyork story of a big raccoon taking over Central Park ✧ How the preservation of landmarks in NYC got started ✧ The most overrated and underrated landmarks, landmarks for newbies in the city and also for natives to explore as well ✧ His favorite landmark and the amazing story behind it ✧ We even talk Staten Island and give it a landmark shout out ✧ Plus we play a fun pop quiz game on landmarks, which he was not expecting. How did he do? I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to interview him.  Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and new season.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! -------Connect with Tommy Silk ToursWebsiteInstagram  NYC Landmarks Resources discussed in interview MAP - NYC LandmarksNYC Landmark Preservation Commission QUIZZ - How well do you know NYC? Support the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

It's the finale episode of season 4 and we're talking Transition and Newcomers to NYC...It has been particularly challenging the last two years for those moving in, out, or around the city and will continue to be so going into 2022.  Episode 48 brings you writer, real estate publicist, and expert, Kelly Kreth to share her wild NYC story and talk more about her role at Brick Underground, which is a one-stop online resource on all things real estate as well as an informative guide on living in the city and also a platform for sharing real New Yorkers living situations. In our interview Kelly will dive into two big narratives that have defined NYC’s ever revolving housing door the last two years. She’ll note how newcomers to the city are happy to be part of the city’s “rebirth” after the ‘New York is Dead’ conundrum that has plagued the city and caused an uproar amongst many. She’ll also dive into what New Yorkers have transitioned into the most during the pandemic, as well as, where one can get the biggest bang for their buck in the city, and also share some crazy living stories that may make one think twice about moving here. Kelly is the first guest interview ever where someone had absolutely no negative feedback about NYC. Her positive reinforcement comes through as she states that, “no matter how long you’ve lived in New York…you’ll always still feel honored just to be here.”  Enjoy the interview with Kelly Kreth and be sure to check out all the links at the bottom of the show notes here. You can catch Kelly’s email and share your New York living story with her & Brick Underground. It has been my absolute pleasure serving my listeners, supporters and New York City with another year and season, and I’m very much looking forward to BIG things for the podcast and NYC in 2022. Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and new season.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! -------Connect with  Kelly and the Brick Underground team below-Kelly Kreth Personal BlogInstagramFacebook Kelly Kreth on Brick Underground:Newcomers to NYC  Transitions in NYC Want to share your story to or in the city on Brick Underground's online publication? Email Kelly Kreth - kellykreth@hotmail.com  Xoxo,GossipnistaSupport the show

New York, we’ve come a long way! Happy Thanksgiving week to you and yours, hoping that you can spend it with those you love this year, wherever you may be.  Episode 47, I bring you Part. 2 of From New York with Love with Zigs (Erica Zigon). Zigs and I talk about how her iconic New York songs nearly didn’t happen, and how the song Manhattan was born in the living room of her small apartment. It was there in which it all began and the entire band jammed out in an impromptu session to create the foundation for the song. She also  reveals the band who sparked her creative process for this New York centric album, plus much more.  And, as the winter and holidays approach, we also discuss her non-profit We've Got You Covered (WGYC), which aims to help the homeless population in the city by providing blankets, shoes, clothes and above all a human to human connection.  Zigs notes, she’s learned more speaking to these homeless individuals and hearing their stories than she did throughout her schooling. Now, that’s what I call the school of life in New York City!  Tune in and let us know which version of the Manhattan song you like best - the studio version or regular version? Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes. Enjoy the interview and thank you for your continued support! ------Learn more about Zigs, support her music and connect with her below:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeLearn more about her non-profit We've Got You Covered (WGYC) - HEREWatch Zigs perform LIVE at the Mercury Lounge in NYC on Nov. 28th/ticket link - HEREXOXO, Gossipnista Support the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

It's the two-year anniversary of the Gossipnista podcast today and there is no better way to celebrate then with my special guest today and her amazing music about New York City.... I still can’t believe I had the opportunity to interview such a talented up-and-coming musician and artist such as Erica Zigon. And yes, she’s definitely from New York, but you’ll have to tune in to find out where… Her authenticity and talent is so raw with so many colors and stories to share throughout our interview, I am nearly left speechless.  You can expect a two episode installment with Zigs, today’s and the next one dropping on 11/22, which actually lines up perfectly with the two year celebration of the Gossipnista podcast today. With major inspiration from her brother, who she’s always seen as a rockstar, and who helped to shape the musician she is today, she goes deeper into this bond, as well as her admiration for pop charts sensation Jon Bellion, and many other topics including New York City.  This is just the beginning for Zigs and I absolutely love the motto she’s adopted, “I try not to focus on getting bigger…just getting better.”  Amen to that and the new Manhattan/New York song she has created for the city!  Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.Enjoy the interview and thank you for your continued support! ------Learn more about Zigs, support her music and connect with her below:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeXOXO, Gossipnista Support the show

There’s a plot twist to this Spotted episode in more ways than one, but if you ever have plans to travel internationally, it’s of absolute value and a must listen. Tune-in to hear a native New Yorker, turn recent Londoner, as we talk what we love and dislike about London and Paris. We also dive into the one tool that has saved my guest a lot of money while traveling abroad and that I wish I had on-hand while traveling.  You may or may not be familiar with this guest on today’s episode, as he’s been on the podcast before. And, I’ll also note, he was one of my very first if not the first New York friend!  Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more to come on my European vacation.  P.S. - Be sure to listen to the very end for a message from me.Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.Xoxo,Gossipnista ---------Sign-up and learn more about WISE - HERETo hear today's guest NYC story - LISTEN HERESupport the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

She’s the queen of the underground, and is giving back to the city and New Yorkers through sharing their stories one book at a time.  Uli Beutter Cohen is a New York City–based documentarian, artist, and the creator of Subway Book Review. For 7+ years and counting, Uli has ridden every subway line through New York City to observe, interview, and photograph some of its most imaginative people: the readers of books. Encapsulating what type of books define the minds of New Yorkers, she has now written her very first book, Between the Lines: Stories from the Underground—a collection of conversations that beautifully illuminate who we are and where we are going. Uli has spoken to over 1,000 people in her journey and shares some of her favorite encounters with everyday people and icons alike, including Jamel Shabazz, Lynn Yaeger, New York Nico, Devon Rodriguez, and many others.  In our interview we not only talk Between the Lines, of course, but dive deep into what Uli believes is the defining make up of a contributing New Yorker who not only takes what the city gives, but also gives back; how to make it in the city and find oneself; as well as the ups and downs that led to her success, and the outrageous things people have said to her. She’ll share the magic of New York City neighborhoods and how building a community is essential in the city. Her fun, magnetic, and relatable journey will leave you hanging on every last word.  Enjoy the interview and check out the book! Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.------You can get your very own copy, tomorrow, November 9th! Between the Lines “arrives like manna from heaven” (Esquire), features “delightful encounters with passionate readers” (Kirkus), is “an addicting smile of a compendium” (Chicago Tribune), and shines as an “underground wonder” (Publisher’s Weekly). Order your copy everywhere books are sold today. For more information follow @subwaybookreview, @theubc and visit  www.subwaybookreview.co -> pre-order link: HERESupport the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

New York is the top roommate rental search state in the US!  Today’s episode ㊹ is with CEO and founder of Diggz, Rany Burstein. Diggz, is a New York based roommate finding platform that has its pulse on the city and the lifestyle of New Yorkers. Created to help all those who are looking for roommates, or to list a room for rent and provide support to them throughout the process. Imagine a social network and dating app rolled into one, but better! You’ll have to tune in to hear why… A startup that has grown substantially since its inception, the founder shares with me the importance of finding the right roommate/person to live with and how to take ownership of the process. His hustle mentality is what drew him to New York City initially and believes those who have the same mindset will thrive greater in the city.  Rany dives into and shares stats of typical users on Diggz as well as the top rental neighborhoods in the city, top roommate pet-peeves, how the platform works, and how diverse it is within its population of users. Even if you’re not looking for a roommate yourself, you may know someone who is and will find the information fascinating.  Also, listen in for his top three recommendations on best pizza places to eat in the city; his unexpected New York story and the creation of Diggz, along with the awkward yet disappointing encounter that led to it and so much more!  We hope you enjoy the episode. Rany was kind enough to share his direct email for any questions you may have.Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.Thank you for your support! -------Connect with  Rany and Diggz  below-Diggz WebsiteDiggz InstagramDiggz Facebook Diggz CEO:Rany Burstein Xoxo,GossipnistaSupport the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

Broadway is back and so is the New York City real estate market.  According to major online publications, “The first half of 2021 experienced a record-breaking number of residential contracts signed.” And…it has not stopped since! Word on the street is that the rental market is just as busy with lines to see apartments and bidding wars driving up costs. At the beginning of the pandemic, it looked as if New York City would potentially be making a major shift in the housing market, as many left the city in search for more space. This would ultimately shift the NYC housing market, creating a drop in demand and contribute to an overall decrease in housing prices across NY. This major shift would allow for more artists, creatives, and young people to filter in at more reasonable entry costs. However, that no longer seems the case as the shift back to the city greatly increased, but not to worry as there’s always opportunities somewhere here in the city.  My two guests today, Real Estate experts from The Rosen Team, Starr Densford and Jordan White, share what they’ve seen in the market this year and where it’s going. It’s a very insightful interview on the lay of the land on the NYC real estate market and beyond. Topics such as, where to buy, top neighborhoods, average price point in Manhattan, and differences between co-ops, condos, and townhomes, etc. Plus their unique stories as well as how some are destined to know their career path early on, although, it’s never too late to pivot to a 2nd or 3rd career change and thrive.  The Rosen Team understands the essential need to change with the always-shifting tide of the market. It was so much fun talking to Starr and Jordan. If you have any real estate questions please be sure to reach out to them.  Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! -------Connect with  The Rosen Team, Starr Densford and Jordan White below-The Rosen TeamWebsite InstagramStarr Densford:Realtor ProfileInstagram Jordan White: Realtor ProfileInstagram Powered by Caravan NYC  Xoxo,GossipnistaSupport the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

He's a boy wonder and taking on New York City by a storm!“Washington Square Park has its own talk show host.” - New York Post  Interviewing New York’s finest and set in the heart of the city (according to New Yorkers). This weeks episode stars content creator and Tik Tok sensation, Davis Burleson, who is the host a viral show called, “What’s Poppin”. His office, is in Washington Square Park where you’ll most often catch him as a man on the streets asking the park goer’s some of the simplest questions, yet getting some of the most colorful responses and people. Only in New York, right!?  I’m obsessed with watching his short content interviews on Tik Tok and Instagram, which have me laughing all day. Bringing comedic relief and lively energy to the city during the pandemic, Davis’s show has amassed nearly 100 million likes on Tik Tok.   Tune into our interview to hear his incredible New York story and journey that is unlike any I’ve heard before, as well as more about What’s Poppin (plus my compiled NYC soundbites from his show), and how his ups and downs with the city were very short lived. Also, how he went on to accomplish…what some might call “The New York dream”, in such a short turnaround.  Beginning his career in New York City and it welcoming him with open arms - what are Burleson’s plans for the future? Tune in for this answer and much much more.Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! -------Connect with Davis Burleson and the What's Poppin Show on social below-Instagram: David Burleson What's Poppin Show Tik Tok: David Burleson What's Poppin Show  Xoxo, Gossipnista Support the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

In honor of his birthday and it also falling on the same day as #NationalNewYorkDay (Sept. 21st) - I did everything in my power to drop Brooklynite, DJ J-Ronin’s episode today!  Tastemaker in hip hop, business man, and best damn networker in New York City are words I would use to describe Jonathon Marvin a.k.a DJ J-Ronin (@jronin82). Hip hop and martial arts were in his bones long before Wu-Tang made it popular, respectfully. But, when Wu-Tang changed the Hip Hop community in the East Coast and around the world with their one of a kind beats, lyrics, and uniquely skilled members - DJ Ronin became a part of it. He was signed as a DJ for them and also Wu-Tang radio - (C.R.E.A.M)! In case you don’t know who Wu-Tang is, I highly recommend the Hulu original series @wutangonhulu. During this interview,  there will be a lot of O.G. name drops from the underground and mainstream hip hop community.  Hear DJ J-Ronin’s unique NYC story, from a Caribbean filled community in Flatbush, to his passion behind hip hop and martial arts and why he thinks “everyone should be punched in the face at least once”, as a reality check. He also gives advice on being aware of your surroundings in NYC, as well as being humbled and part of the community while respecting its roots and culture as key advice for newcomers.  Additionally… “Your network is your net worth.” So get out there and know… “People can feel your spirit, they can feel who you are and what you’re about.”  This, along with many other reasons are why doors have opened for Jonathan Marvin and why I’m glad to have met him on one unexpected subway ride, when first moving to New York City. Who said…”New Yorkers are not friendly”! Tune in to hear all this and some of his music as well as his picks on songs that define hip hop in New York and so much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! Xoxo, Gossipnista-------Connect with DJ Ronin on social below- Instagram Facebook YouTube (All Elements) Support the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

Nostalgia, it’s like it never left for Gossip Girl. I mean, New York’s mayor at the time, Bloomberg, even gave the show its own day in the city - January 26th. Tune into this week's episode as I bring you back to familiar people, music, and an interview with model, actress, and now mom, plus wellness guru, Nicole Fiscella, behind the original hit series Gossip Girl. It was an era that over-popularized the upper echelon kids of the #UES and sensationalized the glitz and glamor of New York City to many, which is maybe why many of us loved it.  Alum Nicole, who was also known as Isabel Coates on #GossipGirl was #teamblairwaldorf all the way on the show, and so it’s no surprise her and Leighton Meester are real life bffs. But, Nicole’s journey in New York City leading up to getting booked for the show wasn’t always so glamorous as she too hit the pavement in the city (like many of us) to work towards her career in the industry. She lived all over Manhattan, and one thing is for sure, she can officially call herself a New Yorker having lived in the city for 10+ years. Yes, she even lived on the infamous #UpperEastSide, which her show made so popular indefinitely. Oh, and you won’t believe the chance encounter with Tyson Beckford she shared with me that may have catapulted her career as a model in the city. There’s also a mic drop moment when she shares the favorite pastime of the #GossipGirl cast in New York City.   Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview!XOXO,Gossipnista💋----Connect with Nicole Fiscella on social below Instagram - @iamnicolefiscella YouTube - HERESupport the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

Podcasting is a labor of love and The Bowery Boys define it! Reinventing the way we consume history about New York City is what The Bowery Boys podcast has been doing since the 2000’s. The podcast is a New York City staple along with their hosts and creators Greg Young & Tom Meyers.   On today’s episode and long holiday weekend, it’s only appropriate that I have Greg Young (@boweryboysnyc) to share his New York City story, insights on the city’s history, and how The Bowery Boys got their beginnings.  Today, The Bowery Boys, are a media empire, which not only includes the podcast, but live shows, NYC tours, a book, and endless content about New York City’s history with so much more on the horizon.  After countless media publications and interviews, I’m grateful to have had a chance to speak with Greg Young and have him share more about The Bowery Boys as well as how Lower Manhattan and September 11th may have had a big role in inspiring the Bowery Boys creation. He also breaks down the top episodes to start with, if you're new to The Bowery Boys podcast, (as there are nearly 400), amongst his favorites. And of course, never before heard tips on navigating the city as well as some that may already sound familiar, but that are reoccurring amongst my guests and key to navigating the city.  Some of the biggest takeaways include New York is not a passive city; there’s always a new discovery in New York to explore or by viewing it in a different way; and that New York sometimes takes you on its own course of where your life and path should go…so be open!  Shoutout to Tom Meyers, the other half of The Bowery Boys, who is on double baby duty having adopted a precious little girl during the pandemic. Enjoy my interview with Greg Young.---Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast and episodes.Thank you for your support.XOXO,Gossipnista💋---To learn more about The Bowery Boys visit their website - HERE Follow along on Social Media on Instagram - HERE Facebook - HERE  Support the show