Tis the season to be jolly - Happy Holidays everyone! Ending season 5 with the spirit of the holidays.  The Gossipnista podcast will return in 2023. For more Christmas episodes check out the links below: Becoming a New York Radio City Rockette with Sophie Sea Silnicki SPOTTED: Christmas in New York 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,...

Let’s talk art and the city, with my fabulous guest, Alex Mitow!  Alex Mitow has a history of being a successful serial entrepreneur and has found his love/calling in the art world for the past 8 years, with his business Superfine Art Fair (co founded with the fabulous artist James Mille). Here artist can showcase their work, build a community and an audience, as well as get some great business tips along the way. In our interview Alex talks about his history as an entrepreneur and what led...

Are you ready for Season 2 of Gossip Girl on Dec. 1st?!?  I hope you everyone enjoyed the thanksgiving festivities, because I have one more juicy dish to bring to the table on this New York Sunday.  In giving my thanks, I’m grateful Gossip Girl existed, inspiring the Gossipnista podcast to be born, then bringing GG 2.0 to life in a bigger & bolder way, ultimately leading me to my run-in & interview with the talented & fun actor, Johnathan Fernandez, who plays Nick Lott, a series...

This weeks guest is, Shiloh Frederick, creator of @shilohinthecity a resource for exploring NYC in a different way (off the beaten path with a New Yorker who’s rediscovering her city and takes everyone along for the ride). Shiloh shares fun history lessons and facts from all the city boroughs (not just Manhattan) and she also makes it so interesting and inviting.  In our lighthearted, yet very informative conversation, Shiloh drops so much insight on NYC, plus 2-3 things to do in each...

Living in New York City is attainable, but not without many learnings along the way. In this week’s episode I sat down with Brittney Scardina, a new local to the city, who although did some extensive research before her move to NYC - she never saw the Ikea couch situation coming her way that would become one of her first #onlyinnewyork moments (like an episode of FRIENDS), and a pretty hilarious one yet, although not so funny when you’re actually living it.  Brittney was an absolute joy to...

Hello New York lovers and New Yorkers, how I’ve missed you all. I’m dropping into your feeds unexpectedly today to finish off season 5 of the Gossipnista podcast. You can expect a couple new episodes to come that will round up the completion of season 5 in the next few weeks. And, do I have some City Confessions to start you off with. The fabulous Mariann Yip, opens up the 2nd half  of season 5 discussing the city of course, her NYC podcast, and her new dating book ‘UN-Hinged’, as well as...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...