THE CITY CONFESSIONS Mariann Yip

This episode is a solo one featuring your host, Mariann Yip. She confesses that she has recently lost herself and is finding her way back. She shares five lessons including:




Stop worrying about others and focusing on my paper / Minding my own business
Noticing emotions but not having to voice them or act on them 
Power of affirmations & gratitude (focusing on positive rather than negatives)
Benefits of Romanticizing life
Showing up in the best way you know how 



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This week’s episode features Cameron Forbes, the founder of Forbes Functions, a boutique event planning company curating memorable experiences for bold brands and party people alike. We talk about her background and relationship in NYC and all about her business, Forbes Functions. Other topics include: 

- Cameron talking about growing up in New York and the power of networking

- Why she decided to start Forbes Functions and why her team is female led

- The realities of running her own business and working in the events industry

- Her love for hosting and how that blends into her personal life when it comes to personal celebrations and events

- Managing mental health and self care working in a stressful environment like hospitality and events

- New York Confessions Regarding Gossip Girl 


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Cameron Forbes is the visionary founder of Forbes Functions, where exceptional event planning meets the pulse of New York City. A native New Yorker with a background in Public Relations and Design, Cameron brings a unique blend of creativity and organizational mastery to the art of event planning. Cameron’s expertise includes all aspects of events including but not limited to floral design, production, tablescapes, weddings, parties and more.
At Forbes Functions, Cameron leverages her extensive network of vendors as well as her female team, to curate bespoke experiences for her clients. Her flair for hosting, coupled with an innovative approach, has positioned her as a leading tastemaker in the event planning scene. Under her guidance, Forbes Functions is not just planning events; it’s crafting unforgettable moments and trendsetting celebrations that resonate with elegance and exclusivity.
https://www.forbesfunctions.com/
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This episode features actress and model from LA, Hannah Masi Helwani. We discuss the below topics including:


Opening up about finding her place in New York and finding the move to be difficult
Juxtaposition of having beautiful milestones in NYC but feeling homesick and love for LAImportance of having supportive parents for her career and life path
Dealing with unfortunate news from her sibling and focusing on positives
Expecting her first child and navigating pregnancy
Preparing for motherhood and embracing the new chapters ahead 
Confession regarding her relationship with NYC



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Hannah Masi is an actress and model from Los Angeles who now lives in New York. She’s been modeling since she was 8 years old, and as a teenager transitioned her career into pursuing film and tv full time. Most notably recognized from network shows like Queens, Damnation, and the independent film The Illegal that can be streamed on Amazon. Hannah is currently expecting her first baby, and navigating through all the changes that come with starting a family. 



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We have our first repeating guest of The City Confessions and it’s LeAura Luciano, who is a journalist, writer, content creator and host of the podcast, What’s Your Skincare Routine with LeAura Luciano. She was a guest back in 2019 and you can reference her past episode 39 for her NYC background and insights on wellness and meditation. In this episode, we talk about her growth and evolution since the last time we spoke. Topics discussed include:


Her mental health now vs before


Her experiences with anxiety and how NYC has contributed to it yet learning to manage it living in a stressful and high paced city 


How and why she started her podcast, What’s Your Skincare Routine with LeAura Luciano


Diving into her skincare routine and using skin cycling 


Confession: embracing feeling cringy



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LeAura Luciano is a multifaceted writer and content creator born and raised in New York City. With a diverse portfolio, she has contributed to various print and digital publications. Her writing and content spans a range of topics, focusing on areas such as beauty, style, wellness, travel, cars and technology. Additionally, LeAura is the host of the podcast “What’s Your Skincare Routine? With LeAura Luciano,” where she explores beauty, wellness, and creativity, often featuring interviews with brand founders and experts.

Follow on her on Instagram @leaura  

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website:

https://www.eversopopular.com/ 

Podcast: “What’s Your Skincare Routine? With LeAura Luciano”

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This solo episode is a confession regarding an incident that happened in a NYC event. Mariann Yip talks about her embarrassing outburst at a meditation session, the power of emotions and learning to let go of the past to make room for the present and future.



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This episode features Cyndi Ramirez, the Founder of self care brand, Chillhouse. We talk about her background with NYC, how the idea of Chillhouse came to be and her balancing motherhood and being an entrepreneur. Other topics include:




How Cyndi founded Chillhouse: seeing the gap in the spa industry in terms of affordability and aspirational environment 
Realities of running a business and being an entrepreneur: constant rollercoaster of ups and downs but taking each obstacle as it comes
Opening up about having help with motherhood and parenting
Balancing motherhood and career and the biggest lesson she’s learned from being a mom and being an entrepreneur



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ABOUT CYNDI:

Born and raised in New York City, Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton is the founder & CEO of self-care brand, Chillhouse. She is also the First Lady of hospitality brand, The Garret Group, where her husband is the founding partner. 

Chillhouse was born when Ramirez-Fulton realized the city didn’t offer an aspirational massage place that was affordable. Reflecting on her upbringing as the daughter of an esthetician, Cyndi opened Chillhouse is 2017 in Manhattan’s Lower East Side and was immediately remarked as one of the most innovative wellness brands of that time. Chillhouse currently has a flagship in Soho which offers a suite of spa services. In addition to their physical destination, Chillhouse has a line of products ranging from press-ons to body care. The brand is carried by the likes of Target, Saks, Urban Outfitters, Shopbop & more. 

Ramirez has been honored on Create & Cultivate's 100 list, WWD’s 40 of Tomorrow, Nylon’s Inventor of the Year, Guest of a Guest 20 Hottest CEOs, and has appeared in campaigns with Nike, Fossil, amongst others. Additionally, she has been featured in Vogue, the Drew Barrymore Show, Forbes, CNN, WWD, Arch Digest, and more. She splits her time between Manhattan & Miami with her husband and their kids Hendrix and Stevie.



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