Schmoozing with Span

Sam Spanovich
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Schmoozing with Span is like if your group chat had a mic and no shame. Think Jewish grandma meets Gen Z internet brain with a sprinkle of Yiddish, a dash of hot takes, and lots of laughs. Hosted by Span, each episode brings on friends some smart, some chaotic (usually both) to schmooze about everything from weekly bits to the deeper stuff we’re all lowkey spiraling about.

Épisodes

  1. 6 AVR. ·  BONUS

    Sip & Schmooze: Inside the Viral TikTok Sourdough Cookie Brand with Close to Home Bakery Founder Jacqueline Close

    Welcome to First Sip & Schmooze our new mini-series where we sit down with the founders behind the small brands you can’t stop seeing all over your feed. You know those viral sourdough cookies blowing up on TikTok? The ones everyone is talking about from Sally to Brett Chody to Kelley Grace Mae? Yeah… those. But here’s the wild part: this brand was actually the first thing I was ever gifted. And in this episode, I find out something that made it all feel a little too aligned I was the first person Jacqueline ever sent to KISMET. Talk about a full-circle moment. In this episode, I sit down with the founder behind the internet’s latest obsession to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that cuts through the noise. From going viral to selling out, we get into the behind-the-scenes of turning a simple idea into a must-have product. But what makes this conversation even better? We’re basically living parallel lives. Both former tech girlies, both now working in the corporate podcasting world, and both figuring it out as we go just on very different paths. We talk career pivots, taking risks, building something from scratch, and what happens after the internet decides you’re “that girl.” If you’ve ever thought about starting something of your own or just want the story behind the cookies everyone’s freaking out over this one’s for you. Sip with us. Schmooze with us. And meet the founder behind your latest obsession. Follow Along on Socials: 🍪🍸 Schmoozing with Span TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@schmoozingwithspan?_r=1&_t=ZT-91Y3jtiNclh⁠ Schmoozing with Span Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/schmoozingwithspan?igsh=MWJ1cHJ4bHc0Mmp4MA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠ ORDER COOKIES on Hot Plate: http://hotplate.com/closetohomebakery⁠ Close to Home Bakery TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@closetohomebakery?_r=1&_t=ZP-95JblRAzIsh⁠ Close to Home Bakery Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/closetohomebakery⁠

    22 min

  2. 24 MARS

    Shvitz, Sparkle & Soirée: Building a Seven-Figure Miami Beach Resort Wear Brand

    On this episode of Schmoozing with Span, Ally shares how she turned the shutdown of her corporate job into the launch of Soirée Miami Beach, a six-figure-a-month resort wear brand loved for its style, sparkle, and attention to detail. Along the way, we dive into OG moments meeting Madison Beer to a chaotic teen tour flight from Paris and silly childhood stories. These stories are equal parts hilarious, unfiltered, and surprisingly relatable. From hosting brand trips to scaling a team, Ally gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a swim and resort wear brand. We also talk routines, resets, and our favorite shvitz + schmooze sessions at Othership, and why balance is key to long-term success. If you’re into fashion, female founders, or scaling a creative fashion business, this one delivers both insight and laughs. 💖 Use promo code SAMXO15 for 15% off your Soirée Miami Beach order! Follow Along on Socials: Schmoozing with Span TikTok:Schmoozing TikTok Schmoozingwithspan Instagram: Schmoozing Insta Ally Nissan Insta: Instagram · allynissan5.8K+ followersAlly Nissan (@allynissan) Ally Nissan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allynissan?_r=1&_t=ZP-94vr4KycsVr Soiree Miami Beach Insta: Instagram · soireemiamibeach11.1K+ followersSoirée Miami Beach (@soireemiamibeach) Soirée Miami Beach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soireemiamibeach?_r=1&_t=ZP-94vr37WjsUB Soirée Miami Beach Website: https://soireemiamibeach.com

    51 min

  3. 2 MARS

    Sydney Silverman: Dillards Collabs, Dating Long-Distance & Drinks to Designer Industry

    If you’ve ever been offended by being called the “personality hire” think again. I was invited on my friends brand trip to the Hamptons as the entertainment hire where I met the fabulous Sydney Silverman. She had the best energy and I told her about my podcast concept and now here we are full circle sitting on the POD! Sydney had the dream job in the liquor industry the kind of role people don’t just walk away from. But at one point she found herself planning the brand trips for her liquor company while also being invited as an influencer on the events and realizing something had to give. Was it worth going all in? What makes this episode different than all other episodes (no, not in a seder way, relax) is how much we cover from launching her 30-piece capsule collection with Dillards to long distance relationship between New York and LA New York and LA, BTS of fashion week chaos & and all the niche little debates in between Pio Pio vs Taco Bell important questions.  It’s less interview, more real conversation. FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY YOUTUBE APPLE TO GET NOTIFIED OF NEXT EPISODES ❤️❤️ Follow Along on Socials: Sydney Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sydneysilverman?igsh=MWllZ3h2dXhmOGRhdQ== Sydney TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneysilverman_?_r=1&_t=ZT-94LD2UZZLDy Schmoozing Insta:https://www.instagram.com/schmoozingwithspan?igsh=MjF2NHQwMDRuanBy Schmoozing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schmoozingwithspan?_r=1&_t=ZT-94LD1DCxegv

    54 min

  4. 18 FÉVR.

    How I Schmoozed My Way to Alex Cooper’s Desk and Landed an Interview

    Two years ago at SXSW, I met Alex Cooper. She asked if we were sisters. For some reason, I said, “No, we’re just Jews.” What started as a 2 minute interaction somehow spiraled into me going back on foot… 2 days later to hand deliver my resume like I was in a 2000s romcom.No shame, Just vibes, chutzpah, and the audacity to believe I belonged at that desk. And somehow… it got me an interview. In this episode: The exact moment we metWhat the energy actually felt likeWhy I decided to go backWhat I said when I handed over my resumeWhether I almost packed my bags and moved to LAAnd how this unhinged decision low-key became the origin story of this entire podcastBecause two years ago I was pitching myself to work there. Now SCHMOOZING WITH SPAN is here.  Stay until the end because the final twist?I was really close to moving. Share this so she sees it.Let’s schmooze.

    44 min

  5. 2 FÉVR.

    Spicy Dan! Schlepping Crown Jewels from her apartment to Six Figure Months

    From schlepping crown jewels at the farmers market to hitting six-figure months, Spicy Dan is spilling all the behind-the-scenes chaos that followed Hannah Chody posting her necklaces. We dive into the early days of selling just two pieces a month to hiring people off Facebook Marketplace to help make jewelry while she was working corporate job on zoom in the corner. We talk about quitting tech sales, moving to Austin, and how city life, creativity, and a little bit of chaos shaped her jewelry empire. Along the way, we get into our shared love for Austin, and the chaos, creativity, and unexpected lessons that turned a side hustle into a booming business. Grab a spicy marg, kick back, and schmooze with Spicy Dan 🌶️💎

    48 min

  6. 23 JANV.

    Sourmilk, Soft Stanford & Schlepping 8000+ yogurts with Co-Founder of Sourmilk Kiki Couchman

    Another CPG podcast crossing you schmoozers’ desk and we’re going out with a bang. Before Schmoozing With Span hits pause on CPG for the next two months, Span sits down with Kiki, co-founder of Sourmilk. Kiki schlepped over 8,000 yogurts by hand, bootstrapped her way through the brutal early days of CPG, and built Sourmilk with a background in private equity, social media guru, and pure hustle. If you’ve ever wanted a real look at what it takes to build a consumer packaged goods brand this is the episode. Go tell kiki you loved this episode and share the love with Sourmilk!

    1 h 1 min

  7. 30/12/2025

    Chickens, Chanel Bags & Chutzpah with Aja Win

    WAKE UP CHICKIANAS ITS YOUR MOTHER HEN. You know Aja Win from TikTok: chaotic fashion hauls, elite niche vocab, and her unhinged sparkle.  In this episode of Schmoozing with Span, we sit down with Aja Win to dive deeper into how niche language builds community how dealing with health issues weirdly gives you chutzpah the kind that makes you show up louder, funnier, and more honest online. Unfortunately, I was sick with basically no voice during this episode. Character-building. Still worth it. Follow along on socials 🐣❤️💕 TikTok Schmoozing:https://www.tiktok.com/@schmoozingwithspan?_r=1&_t=ZT-92etXKaEm58 Insta Schmoozing:https://www.instagram.com/schmoozingwithspan?igsh=MWJ1cHJ4bHc0Mmp4MA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok Aja:https://www.tiktok.com/@ajawin?_r=1&_t=ZT-92etU0JYdHq Insta Aja:https://www.instagram.com/ajawin?igsh=MW41MGxtYjJpZXRxZQ==

    42 min

  8. 14/12/2025

    Camp, Cottage Cheese & Costco with Founder of G’s Cheez Gillian Maier

    THIS IS NOT A CPG PODCAST. I think in another lifetime I was meant to be a venture capitalist, as I’m literally on the forefront of the NYC CPG girlies community.  This week I’m joined by my camp friend, college friend, fellow Jersey girl, and CPG bestie Gillian. Tons of synergies. The lore runs deep, at camp I was supposed to crown Gillian because we were the queens aka our version of big little…except she ended up having someone else crown her. Important lore. Still unpacking. Years later, we've rekindled over her making the best HOUSE MADE NUT MILK IN NYC @notyourmommasnutmilk, and now she’s launching G’s Cheez in 2026. We get into the behind-the-scenes of starting a business, breaking into the NYC CPG scene, and how camp, college, New Orleans, and Jersey shaped her founder brain and life trajectory. This episode is giving I How Built this & The Toast had a baby.  Follow along on socials: G’s Cheez TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getgscheez?_r=1&_t=ZT-92CTI2vB2oR G’s Cheez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getgscheez?igsh=MWFscjlvdWxlZnRmNA== Notyourmommasmilk Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@getgscheez?_r=1&_t=ZT-92CTI2vB2oR Schmoozingwithspan TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@schmoozingwithspan?_r=1&_t=ZT-92CTGbqXwCc Schmoozingwithspan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmoozingwithspan?igsh=MWJ1cHJ4bHc0Mmp4MA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    54 min

  9. 20/11/2025

    Ellie G | Is Remote Work Making Me Weird? Running a Small Batch Ice Cream Biz, Dream Collabs Gone Wild, and Finding Spirituality in the Chaos

    So excited to share my first GUEST and of course it had to be the ice cream queen Ellie G. I cold emailed her like a true tech sales girlie, and somehow she said YES. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the big questions: Is remote work actually making me weird? (spoiler: yes, maybe).  Ellie G dives deep into building her small-batch ice cream empire in the West Village (started after a breakup (in Kaballah we would say PAUSE WHAT A PLEASURE)) crushing dream collabs with J.Crew, Bash, and One Trick Pony, and somehow finding spirituality in the middle of balancing it all.  I first discovered her through her beyond relatable video: Is remote work making me weird….? Now Ellie G shares what’s next for her career journey! So grateful Ellie came on the pod, hope you love this episode as much as I loved making it.  Follow along on socials: Ellie G TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliegers?_r=1&_t=ZT-91Y20buz2Tn Ellie G’S Ice Cream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliegsicecream?igsh=MXYwbDdycml0c3k4ZA== Ellie G Instagram: Insta:https://www.instagram.com/elliegerson?igsh=MXI5NnFzdTN6MXJ6Zw== Schmoozing with Span TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@schmoozingwithspan?_r=1&_t=ZT-91Y3jtiNclh Schmoozingwithspan Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/schmoozingwithspan?igsh=MWJ1cHJ4bHc0Mmp4MA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr #NavigatingYour20s #RemoteWorkLife #CorporateGirlie #IceCreamQueen #SmallBatchIceCream #BrandCollabs #WomenInBusiness #CareerJourney #CreativeEntrepreneur #PodcastEpisode #FemaleFounders

    1 h

  10. 03/11/2025

    It’s Fall, Let’s Act Like It

    It’s my first solo episode, so let’s LISTEN and DONT JUDGE. But seriously, it’s fall so let’s act like it. Today we’re defining what “Doctor Hallin It Fall” really means and how to live a true DHI fall. Span has been having a little too much fun DHI and is now working on finding more balance. Stay tuned to hear more about my fall bucket list. So let’s grab your refined suga free, gluten free, dairy free pumpkin treat and your golden milk latte, and sit back to sip and schmooze.

    29 min

  11. 16/10/2025

    KazuNori, Kabbalah and the Keratin Effect

    Sam is officially entering her soft Modern Orthodox era and things are getting well... religious. From a deep spiritual calling to enrolling in Kabbalah 1 (starting IRL in November). Span and her longest friend Brittany set out to do market research for this episode embodying the KazuNori, Kabbalah and Keratin Effect lifestyle IRL... and let's just say they might have Kabbalah'd a little too close to the sun or should we say, the POND 🇬🇧👀. Stick along for the journey on TikTok to see if they make it to London... Follow on socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schmoozingwithspan?_t=ZT-90L33PRlxmf&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmoozingwithspan?igsh=MjF2NHQwMDRuanBy #Kabbalah #KeratinTreatment #SoftOrthodox #SpiritualJourney #ModernOrthodox #JewishPodcast #FunnyPodcast #GlowUpEra #Spiritual #Kazunori #ChabadDating #KeratinEffect

    57 min

  12. 08/10/2025

    Is it breast milk or just Fronks?

    ITS SHOWTIME SCHMOOZERS. The long awaited episode 1 of Schmoozing with Span is finally here. Yes, 3 years ago Span told Alex Cooper she was starting this podcast and she replied, “you have so much to give” (x3 invisible ink). Well, cheers to GIVING. In Episode 1, Jersey girl turned Texas cowgirl discovers FRONKS. Joined by her lifelong best friend Nicole - a soon-to-be frequent flyer on the show - the duo dives into their radio roots, love of fronks, and niche vocab. How far will these friends go to bring fronks to the big apple? Follow on socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schmoozingwithspan?_t=ZT-90L33PRlxmf&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmoozingwithspan?igsh=MjF2NHQwMDRuanBy

    49 min
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Schmoozing with Span is like if your group chat had a mic and no shame. Think Jewish grandma meets Gen Z internet brain with a sprinkle of Yiddish, a dash of hot takes, and lots of laughs. Hosted by Span, each episode brings on friends some smart, some chaotic (usually both) to schmooze about everything from weekly bits to the deeper stuff we’re all lowkey spiraling about.

Informations

  • Création
    Sam Spanovich
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    12
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Sam Spanovich
  • Site web de l’émission
    Schmoozing with Span

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