Be Impactful by Impact Fashion

Rivky Itzkowitz: Founder at Impact Fashion

Hi, I'm Rivky Itzkowitz I'm the founder and designer at Impact Fashion and I'm the host here at Be Impactful, the show about women making an Impact in their own corners of the world. I started Impact Fashion in November of 2016 so that the modest minded women in my community could feel empowered to put their best foot forward every day, regardless of their size. In the process of growing my business I've been fortunate enough to connect with women of all different types and from all different fields. And the main lesson I've learnt is that we are all just improvising. We're going around doing the best we can with what we've got, feeling self conscious about what everyone else is accomplishing. The truth is, the people who you're looking over your shoulder at are probably doing the exact same thing to someone else. So let's talk about the real nitty gritty in our lives and journeys and lift each other up by being just a bit more open. Join me and my guests as we try to figure out what it means to Be Impactful.

  1. Never Unread with Dr. Aimee Baron

    07/28/2025

    Never Unread with Dr. Aimee Baron

    Rivky sits down with Dr. Aimee Baron, the founder and director of I Was Supposed To Have A Baby. Aimee shares her own infertility story, why she doesn't care how many babies are born to the people they help, the breadth and depth of circumstantial infertility and phrases to avoid when greeting others. Aimee Baron MD, FAAP, is the founder and executive director of I Was Supposed to Have a Baby (IWSTHAB), a nonprofit organization that utilizes social media to support Jewish individuals and families as they are struggling to have a child. It provides a warm and nurturing space for those going through infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, surrogacy or adoption, in addition to connecting those families to resources in the Jewish community at large.  IWSTHAB offers a modern solution (Instagram and Tiktok) to an age-old problem, and is currently serving over 15,000 people and growing.   Click here for Aimee's first appearance on Be Impactful Click here to donate to IWSTHAB's campaign and enter to win prizes @iwassupposedtohaveababy iwassupposedtohaveababy.org Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to see my collection of dresses. Click here to get the Secrets Your Tailor Won't Tell You Click here to see my maternity friendly pieces. To hear more episodes, subscribe and head over to Impactfashionnyc.com/blog/podcast. Be Impactful is presented by Impact Fashion, your destination for all things size inclusive modest fashion Click here to take a short survey about this podcast and get a 10% off coupon code as my thanks 💛

    49 min
  2. Appreciate Health With Hindy Tauber

    07/21/2025

    Appreciate Health With Hindy Tauber

    Rivky sits down with Hindy Tauber, a woman who has been dealing with chronic illness since the age of 16. Hindy shares how she felt her life was over when got diagnosed, what it means to pursue a diagnosis and advocate for yourself in medicine, the decision to keep things a secret and how her diagnosis affected her self worth. Hindy in her own words: I have a very interesting life journey. In short; at age 16 I got extremely sick and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, and I've been on that journey ever since. Then, at age 17 my parents separated. I was an extremely shy and scared to open up type of girl before I got sick, and throughout my journey I've learned to open up more and more. I have a lot to say on how that happened and why I did that work, but I've become so open that I now have a public Instagram page where I share my journey with chronic illness - a first in the chassidish/heimish community for sure, and a first for Crohn's in the frum world. @hopeinhindy Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to see my collection of dresses. Click here to get the Secrets Your Tailor Won't Tell You Click here to see my maternity friendly pieces. To hear more episodes, subscribe and head over to Impactfashionnyc.com/blog/podcast. Be Impactful is presented by Impact Fashion, your destination for all things size inclusive modest fashion Click here to take a short survey about this podcast and get a 10% off coupon code as my thanks 💛

    45 min
  3. Kids and Screens with Amy and Evelyn Guttmann

    07/14/2025

    Kids and Screens with Amy and Evelyn Guttmann

    Rivky continues last week's conversation with occupational therapists Amy and Evelyn Guttmann to talk about screens. They share what happens in our brains when we're watching, the anatomy of a post screen meltdown, what actually makes something a high quality show and how to practically approach screens with kids. Amy and Evelyn Guttmann, OTR/L, neurodevelopmental pediatric occupational therapist, has been treating families and children with over 40 years of experience between them. Better known as the "Guttmann Sisters", their focus has been on educating and empowering the community on the prevention of anxiety and social-emotional delays. Graduates of SUNY Health Science Center of New York, Amy and Evelyn currently run Hands on OT Rehab, a private practice focused on treating children with anxiety and processing delays, as well as a practice focused on training and educating therapists, pediatricians, educators, and parents. They have evaluated over 12,000 children and have been guest lecturers in some of the most prominent universities around the world. Founders of Hands on Approaches and the non-profit, the H.O.P.E. (Hands on Parent Empowerment) Foundation, their specialties include Sensory Integration, NDT training, reflex integration, auditory processing specialization, and behavioral management. They are the authors of internationally recognized articles on screen time and anxiety in children and are currently conducting research on sensory processing disorder and anxiety diagnosis.   Their weekly talks, "Quiet the Noise", have gathered a community of over 60K listeners each week, as they answer questions live and provide education and awareness. Feel free to join their community here: https://handsonapproaches.com/join-us-live/ To learn more about their work, check out their podcast "Quiet the Noise" and follow them at www.instagram.com/handsonapproaches.   Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to see my collection of dresses. Click here to get the Secrets Your Tailor Won't Tell You Click here to see my maternity friendly pieces. To hear more episodes, subscribe and head over to Impactfashionnyc.com/blog/podcast. Be Impactful is presented by Impact Fashion, your destination for all things size inclusive modest fashion Click here to take a short survey about this podcast and get a 10% off coupon code as my thanks 💛

    59 min
  4. Look at the Person with Amy and Evelyn Guttmann

    07/07/2025

    Look at the Person with Amy and Evelyn Guttmann

    Rivky sits down with occupational therapists Amy and Evelyn Guttmann to talk about child development. Amy and Evelyn teach about the 3 senses you've never heard of, their feelings on labeling and disorders, why OT is not just about handwriting, and what it really means when someone is sensory. Amy and Evelyn Guttmann, OTR/L, neurodevelopmental pediatric occupational therapist, has been treating families and children with over 40 years of experience between them. Better known as the "Guttmann Sisters", their focus has been on educating and empowering the community on the prevention of anxiety and social-emotional delays. Graduates of SUNY Health Science Center of New York, Amy and Evelyn currently run Hands on OT Rehab, a private practice focused on treating children with anxiety and processing delays, as well as a practice focused on training and educating therapists, pediatricians, educators, and parents. They have evaluated over 12,000 children and have been guest lecturers in some of the most prominent universities around the world. Founders of Hands on Approaches and the non-profit, the H.O.P.E. (Hands on Parent Empowerment) Foundation, their specialties include Sensory Integration, NDT training, reflex integration, auditory processing specialization, and behavioral management. They are the authors of internationally recognized articles on screen time and anxiety in children and are currently conducting research on sensory processing disorder and anxiety diagnosis.   Their weekly talks, "Quiet the Noise", have gathered a community of over 60K listeners each week, as they answer questions live and provide education and awareness. Feel free to join their community here: https://handsonapproaches.com/join-us-live/ To learn more about their work, check out their podcast "Quiet the Noise" and follow them at www.instagram.com/handsonapproaches.   Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to see my collection of dresses. Click here to get the Secrets Your Tailor Won't Tell You Click here to see my maternity friendly pieces. To hear more episodes, subscribe and head over to Impactfashionnyc.com/blog/podcast. Be Impactful is presented by Impact Fashion, your destination for all things size inclusive modest fashion Click here to take a short survey about this podcast and get a 10% off coupon code as my thanks 💛

    1h 3m
  5. Money and Mindset with Tsippi Gross

    06/23/2025

    Money and Mindset with Tsippi Gross

    Rivky  sits down with business consultant and non profit leader Tsippi Gross to talk about her move away from entrepreneurship and starting Ashir, a non profit to help families with financial planning. they discuss the money basics, credit card debt, money mindset and transferring healthy money attitudes to their kids. Tsippi Gross is a business and executive coach/ consultant, Fractional Chief Strategy Officer, and executive coach who helps businesses double their growth fast, teams double their productivity, and executives increase their income and impact while working less. With a background in catering, food distribution, international retail, content creation, and consulting, she has helped both for-profit and nonprofit organizations restructure, optimize operations, create strong team cultures, streamline marketing, and maximize growth. Tsippi is also a co-founder at Ashir and The Fortune Formula where newlyweds, families, and businesses go from money chaos to confident wealth. Info@ashir.info Ashir.info Tsippi@tsippigross.com Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to see my collection of dresses. Click here to get the Secrets Your Tailor Won't Tell You Click here to see my maternity friendly pieces. To hear more episodes, subscribe and head over to Impactfashionnyc.com/blog/podcast. Be Impactful is presented by Impact Fashion, your destination for all things size inclusive modest fashion Click here to take a short survey about this podcast and get a 10% off coupon code as my thanks 💛

    1 hr
  6. Every Body Is with Alyssa Goldwater and Chanie Kamman

    06/09/2025

    Every Body Is with Alyssa Goldwater and Chanie Kamman

    Rivky sits down with Alyssa Goldwater and Chanie Kamman, the co-authors of Every Body is, a new children's book for Orthodox families. They share why they wrote the book, the importance of using the word fat and how they handled tznius in the book. Alyssa Goldwater is a wife, mom and the Digital Influencer behind the lifestyle brand, A Glass of Goldwater (@alyssagoldwater). She is also the newly published author of, 'Every Body Is', a children's book nurturing positive body image through Torah Values. Merging motherhood with humor, A Glass of Goldwater has created a community and support network of more than 200,000 women across the world. By having hard conversations about difficult topics such as mental health, the dangers of diet culture, and the unspoken struggles of motherhood, Alyssa not only keeps people laughing with her sarcastic take on life, but also helps women feel part of something bigger - that they aren't alone in this crazy world. Chanie Kamman is a mother of seven young children who is passionate about raising kids with respect, emotional wellness, and joyful Judaism. Recognizing a void of Jewish resources for kids on emotional health, she took the initiative to create them herself. Her popular children's books include _Me & My Feelings, The Friend That Stayed_, _I Messed Up_, and most recently _Every Body Is_, co-written with Alyssa Goldwater - with hopes of writing more during nap time, between homework crises, and fueled by a steady supply of lukewarm coffee. Together with her husband and children, Chanie is a proud Chabad Shlucha in Stamford, CT. Click here to get Every Body is on Amazon Click here to listen to Alyssa's previous episode on Be Impactful Aglassofgoldwater.com @chaniekamman Click here to shop the Mystery Dress Sale through June 10th Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to see my collection of dresses. Click here to get the Secrets Your Tailor Won't Tell You Click here to see my maternity friendly pieces. To hear more episodes, subscribe and head over to Impactfashionnyc.com/blog/podcast. Be Impactful is presented by Impact Fashion, your destination for all things size inclusive modest fashion Click here to take a short survey about this podcast and get a 10% off coupon code as my thanks 💛

    50 min
4.8
out of 5
100 Ratings

About

Hi, I'm Rivky Itzkowitz I'm the founder and designer at Impact Fashion and I'm the host here at Be Impactful, the show about women making an Impact in their own corners of the world. I started Impact Fashion in November of 2016 so that the modest minded women in my community could feel empowered to put their best foot forward every day, regardless of their size. In the process of growing my business I've been fortunate enough to connect with women of all different types and from all different fields. And the main lesson I've learnt is that we are all just improvising. We're going around doing the best we can with what we've got, feeling self conscious about what everyone else is accomplishing. The truth is, the people who you're looking over your shoulder at are probably doing the exact same thing to someone else. So let's talk about the real nitty gritty in our lives and journeys and lift each other up by being just a bit more open. Join me and my guests as we try to figure out what it means to Be Impactful.