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TrailBLAZER Pod

The TrailBLAZER Pod celebrates the stories of Jewish women who have carved their paths to success, shattered glass ceilings, and embraced unique journeys. From trailblazers in their industries, to those with remarkable life experiences, each episode features candid conversations that inspire, empower, and illuminate the diverse achievements of Jewish women. Tune in for insightful discussions that illuminate success and resilience.

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TraiBLAZER: Debbie Sassen on the Go-Get-'Em Mindset

TrailBLAZER Pod ·

2026/03/24

She went from babysitting to Wall Street and built a money coaching business along the way. This week, Debbie Sassen joins Faye to talk about the go-get-'em mindset that shapes not just your career, but your entire relationship with money. From early money memories to financial literacy and entrepreneurship, this conversation will change the way you think about wealth. Connect with Debbie: 🌐https://debbiesassen.com/about-me/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/debbiesassen/ 🎙️ The Jewish Entrepreneur

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TrailBLAZER: Yael Simon on Finding Power Through...

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2026/03/10

What does it really mean to live and lead in alignment? Yael Simon joins me to explore the powerful intersection of identity, ambition, faith, and leadership. She reflects on growing up with strong influences, from family aspirations to religious identity, and how those forces guided her early career path and definition of success. But along the way, she began asking deeper questions about self-worth, people-pleasing, and the pressure to meet external expectations. Yael shares how learning to pause,

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TrailBLAZER: Riki Zahn on Moving Beyond Black and...

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2026/03/03

A lot of us think in black and white; success or failure, strong or weak, hustle or quit. But what if the real growth happens in the gray? In this episode, I sit down with Riki Zahn, founder of After Hours Club, a mental health-focused art and wellness community creating mindful, immersive, and creative experiences. In this episode, Riki opens up about losing her father at a young age, navigating post-grad depression, and feeling the quiet loneliness that often comes with entrepreneurship. Through

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TrailBLAZER: Leah Sroka on When Pressure Pays Off

TrailBLAZER Pod ·

2026/02/24

In this episode of The Trailblazer Pod, Leah Sroka, a personal jeweler in NYC's Diamond District, uncovers her journey from retail floors to founding her own fine jewelry business. Leah shares the lessons she learned building her career, from mastering the craft of jewelry-making to navigating the intricacies of entrepreneurship as a woman. She dives into why virality doesn't equal sales, why diamonds aren't a simple investment, and how pressure shaped her career, while peace defines her success

TrailBLAZER: Rachel Lubchansky on Not Letting...

TrailBLAZER Pod ·

2026/02/17

She thought she was headed for Broadway. Instead, she built a business. In this episode, Rachel Lubchansky shares her journey from aspiring performer to entrepreneur, podcast host, and advocate for women in business. We dive into imposter syndrome, overcoming fear, and the mindset shifts required to step into leadership as a female founder. Rachel opens up about how Judaism shaped her identity, how motherhood influences the way she runs her business, and how she transitioned from the fashion world