THE CITY CONFESSIONS Mariann Yip

This week’s guest is beauty and wellness publicist, Christina Monteleone Boyarsky, who is also the founder of CMB Media. In this episode, we talk about: 


Why Christina started her own PR firm and how she landed her first client


Being her own boss and how she handles the stress and pressure


Her morning routine and reality of being a publicist 


Stereotypes of being a publicist that are true and false


Spilling the tea on the publicity world and her thoughts on stealing clients


Career highlights and goals 



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About Christina: Christina doesn't just work with clients; she becomes their ultimate hype woman. Her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering dedication make clients feel like they're part of an exhilarating journey. She's here to make sure you're excited about the media splash and brand growth that's about to unfold. While many promise the world, Christina delivers it. Her secret sauce? The relationships she's nurtured over the past decade. CMB Media thrives on genuine connections, transforming them into opportunities, alliances, and impactful stories that resonate. Christina adores what she does. The thrill of securing her clients a spot on Good Morning America or The New York Times is her daily motivation. She doesn't just love her job; she lives it. 



Bio: Christina is a media-savvy communications professional with a decade of experience in the beauty and wellness industry. Christina's developed large-scale brand campaigns and generated media buzz for celebrity experts, fitness studios, and prestige beauty and wellness brands. Her solutions-driven mindset, determination, and creative spirit is the key to her success, finding potential in every opportunity for her clients. Over the years, Christina has cultivated relationships with key opinion leaders, editors, producers, podcasters, and tastemakers in the industry to gain her clients national recognition.

wearecmb.com

@cmbmedia__


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This week’s guest is sex and relationships writer Hayley Folk. She talks about her writing journey and move to NYC and how she’s been courageous to openly write about sex. Other topics include: 


Dealing with feedback with her writing from her family and friends


How her husband feels about her career and writing topics 


Hayley’s opinion on raunchy and controversial topics with sex 


Hayley’s top 5 sex toy recommendations and her sex bucket list 



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ABOUT HAYLEY FOLK:

Hayley Folk is a writer, editor and podcast host based in New York City. She is the host of the Naked Folk podcast — a sexual wellness, relationships and lifestyle podcast — and enjoys writing LGBTQ+, lifestyle, personal narratives and sex + wellness content. 



Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Men’s Health, POPSUGAR and more. In 2022, she received her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at The New School. Most often, she can be found on an airplane, thrifting or writing in a coffee shop somewhere.

Naked Folk Website

Naked Folk Podcast






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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/
https://www.instagram.com/forbesfunctions


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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. 



https://www.instagram.com/hannahrosemasi



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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  

instagram.com/leaura/

website:

https://www.eversopopular.com/ 

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

https://open.spotify.com/show/6uEHRXSqia81dkZZq5bdSD 




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