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A selection of press I have secured on behalf of clients. From start to finish, I pitch timely and relevant stories to journalists, brief interviewees on subsequent feature opportunities, and ensure the factual accuracy of all published materials.

CNBC •

Meet the industry insider who curates art for shows on Netflix and beyond

Streaming shows "Gossip Girl," "Billions" and "Inventing Anna" made it on to many most-watched lists — and their characters became stars.And alongside wowing audiences watching on platforms like Netflix and Showtime, they helped give rise to a burgeoning industry: art placement.When producer Shonda Rhimes needed to source artwork for "Inventing Anna," the story of Anna Delvey (real name Anna Sorokin), the high-profile fraudster who tricked New York City's art and social worlds, she turned to art...
Forbes •

How To Bootstrap Your Side Hustle With Free Resources

The rise of the side hustle culture has been remarkable in recent years. Approximately 36% of working Americans are engaged in one. For many, a side hustle isn’t just a passion project; it’s a financial necessity. Forty-four percent rely on the extra income to make ends meet, while 43% use it for savings or additional spending power.
While venture capital and business loans are popular funding routes, bootstrapping—building a business with minimal external funding—offers significant advantages....
Entrepreneur •

Why Every Business Should Borrow This Key Strategy from Subscription Services | Entrepreneur

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. TV shows, meal prep, wine club, cleaning supplies — these days, what don't you have a subscription for? In an increasingly complex world, consumers value convenience, personalization and predictability in every sector of their lives.It's no wonder they're looking for the same level of seamlessness in other aspects of their lives, from travel to financial services to healthcare, a system that, for too long, has confused and stressed...
The Washington Post •

Can fashion ever have a conscience? Indré Rockefeller thinks so.

Rockefeller founded the Circularity Project, a nonprofit that she hopes will encourage designers to think more critically about the end stages of a product’s life as they’re creating it.“It’s not meant to be an expert teaching,” Rockefeller said between filming. “It’s more about a friendly conversation with a bit of banter, a little playfulness, as if it’s two friends.” They began as an independent study on how social media is used to talk about climate change while she was attending Columbia Un...
CNBC •

Wealthy leaders share financial advice they gave their kids: Invest early, learn from failure — and think carefully about inheritance

Entrepreneur Eric Malka had to completely shift his mindset when he sold his company and became an investor. Since then he's learned many lessons he's now passing to his kids.When The Art of Shaving — which Malka and his wife Myriam Zaoui founded in 1996 — was bought by Procter & Gamble for a reported $60 million in 2009, Malka realized he needed to educate himself.  "When an entrepreneur like me is lucky enough to have a liquidity event, then we're faced … with managing assets without proper tr...
Forbes •

Check Out These 4 Luxurious Wellness Retreats For 2025

It’s said that you can judge how much fun you had over the holidays by how much your waistline grew. While a little indulgence is welcome, it can sometimes get out of hand and so for many, January is a time to put the eggnog away and focus on wellness — whether that be mental, physical or spiritual. Here are four wellness escapes worth considering if you’re looking to prioritize your health in the new year. From a confidence-building retreat at Shou Sugi Ban House, to advanced medical programs a...
Vogue •

Here’s What Happened When I Wore a Lymphatic Onesie on a Six-Hour Flight

I hate John F. Kennedy International Airport. It’s easily the worst thing New York City has to offer. So when I found myself staring at the overflowing TSA PreCheck Clear line two hours before a cross-country flight to Los Angeles—what would typically be a reasonable amount of time to make it through security—I suddenly began to feel my entire body constrict with panic. This feeling was intensified by the fact that I was wearing an ultracompressive lymphatic bodysuit.I’d worn compression knee-hi...
Fast Company •

Can patient-centered care fix our broken emergency system?

Our healthcare system fails us when we need it most—during emergencies. Faced with crowded ERs or limited urgent care centers, patients are left without the immediate, expert care they deserve. This divide is particularly challenging for families and new parents, who often find themselves in ERs out of fear and a lack of better options. Parents with young children frequently visit emergency rooms, often driven by anxiety over symptoms that may not be life-threatening, but require immediate atten...
Axios •

Infant formula maker ByHeart raises $95 million

ByHeart, a New York City infant nutrition startup, raised a $95 million round, CEO Ron Belldegrun tells Axios.Why it matters: The company is part of a group of new entrants shaking up an industry historically controlled by less than a handful of manufacturers.Zoom in: The financing increases the total amount raised to $395 million, Belldegrun says.Catch up quick: ByHeart was founded in 2016 by Belldegrun and his sister, Mia Funt, to modernize the infant formula category.The latest: ByHeart added...
Bustle •

I Tried The First Injectable Moisturizer & My Skin Has Never Looked Better

If glowing, dewy-looking skin is your forte, allow me to introduce you to Skinvive — the first in a new class of injectables that promises to add just the right dose of hydration to your complexion. Commonly referred to as both an “injectable moisturizer” and “skin booster,” it’s meant to increase your skin’s hydration levels to keep it looking perpetually moisturized, whether or not you actually applied your entire skin care routine.In essence, Skinvive is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid...
Crain's New York Business •

Boutique emergency care startup raises $33M to expand no-wait health services

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Crain’s New York Business is the trusted voice of the New York business community—connecting businesses across the five boroughs by providing analysis and opinion on how to navigate New York’s complex business and political landscape.

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Crain’s New York Business is the trusted voice of the New York business community—connecting businesses across the five boroughs by providing analysis and opinion on how to navigate New York’s complex business and political landscape.
Fast Company •

3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation

I like to say that I spend most of my life negotiating—and if you consider your own work and life, you just might feel the same. My career has been full of back-and-forth: I sat across tables negotiating agreements for Christie’s for over two decades as Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships; I stand on stages around the world as a charity auctioneer, negotiating prices up to maximize fundraising; and I founded a talent agency that requires me to negotiate pay and conditions on behal...
Fox News •

New York woman talks auctioneering, how her personality and grit brought success on stage for nearly 25 years

Going once, going twice — sold! The art of being an auctioneer is not for the faint of heart, and one woman is proving that time and time again.Lydia Fenet has been an auctioneer for over 20 years. She told Fox News Digital the exact moment she knew she was destined for this unique career. The catalyst for her was "an article about Princess Diana’s dresses being sold at Christie’s Auction House," she recalled.WIFE TO AUCTION OFF HUSBAND'S COLLECTION OF 400 VINTAGE IRONSFenet was a junior in coll...
goop •

A Top Dermatologist Gets Your Skin in Shape for Fall - goop

Photo courtesy of David Cohen de Lara/The Licensing Project


Properly nourished skin glows with health, needs little to no makeup, looks just as beautiful with each passing year, and feels as supple as it looks. The not-so-secret secret to getting your best skin ever this fall and beyond is moisturizer, says clean skin-care-line founder Dr. Macrene Alexiades, one of New York’s most influential dermatologists. “My goal is to replace cosmetic procedures as much as I can by formulating with...
Popsugar •

What Cancer Content Gets Wrong About Prevention, According to Doctors

Cancer is becoming more prevalent in young people, leaving many wondering how exactly to avoid it. A 2023 study from the peer-reviewed medical journal JAMA specifically notes rising cancer rates in Americans younger than 50, particularly in women. This concerning trend is further emphasized by the publicity surrounding celebrity diagnoses like Kate Middleton and Olivia Munn. It's no wonder, then, that cancer prevention content is on the rise, with doctors and influencers alike sharing tips and t...
ELLE •

24 Wellness Experiences to Book in 2024

Courtesy of RockHouse Resort & SpaThe wellness economy has reached a fever pitch: The Global Wellness Institute predicts that, in 2024, the market for wellness tourism will become a trillion-dollar industry. And truly, the options are endless. Here, we’ve searched the globe for the best of the best when it comes to new wellness experiences, from a once-in-a-lifetime retreat in the Himalayas to a practical center you can integrate into your daily routine in the heart of New York City. Enjoy—and b...
Glamour •

The Glamour 100: The Best Stuff to Buy, All Women Owned

In a perfect world, every time we buy anything, women-owned or not, we’d do so with a fully informed point of view. We’d have a complete understanding of companies and their values, where each thing is made and by whom, and anything else that would make us feel okay about spending our money. Furthermore, companies would always be transparent about the cost of production, and supply-chain details would be crystal clear. The actual world is, obviously, imperfect, as are all of us. The idea of shop...
Parents •

Baby Formula Is an Actual Life-Saver—Choose the Right One With These RD-Approved Picks

Whether breastfeeding, formula feeding, or both, feeding an infant can be hard, and selecting the best formula for your baby can be an added challenge. Rest assured that baby formula provides all the essential nutrients your growing infant needs, and we've rounded up the best products on the market to help you select the best option for your baby.

Breast milk, baby formula, or a combination of both should be the primary source of nutrition for babies from birth to their first birthday. The com...
Forbes •

Christie’s Veteran Lydia Fenet Is Looking For Auctioneers

People often ask Lydia Fenet about her insecurities. Does she suffer from impostor syndrome? Does she struggle to manage her work-life balance as a mother? Was she scared to leave her job?
No to all of the above. Fenet commands supreme confidence, and her latest business ventures ensure you can be too.
When asked to define confidence, she answered without hesitation.
“Confidence is when you walk into a room and you bring your full self. You’re not looking around for other people’s opinion about...
TODAY.com •

Savannah Guthrie ‘gavels in’ with lesson from Christie’s auctioneer

Lydia Fenet, author of "Claim Your Confidence" and one of the most well-known auctioneers in the world from Christie’s auction house, opens up about her storied career with the gavel — and she gives TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie a lesson in the craft.March 24, 2023

Lydia Fenet, author of "Claim Your Confidence" and one of the most well-known auctioneers in the world from Christie’s auction house, opens up about her storied career with the gavel — and she gives TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie a lesson in th...
Fast Company •

The secret tactic that will help in any negotiation

As a charity auctioneer, I’m not selling Picassos or Monets. Rather, I’m on stage late at night at charity galas, trying to convince two bidders to battle it out for something they may not necessarily need—like a vacation house in Mexico— despite the chance they already have vacation homes elsewhere. How I treat both of my bidders in a heated negotiation in a very public forum will dictate how much they bid and ultimately how much they give on future items.


Over the years, I have perfected a...
Akris Inc. •

Woman with Purpose: Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos

A true beacon of female leadership, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos is the co-founder, President, and COO of Flag Luxury Group, a boutique real estate development firm specializing in luxury hotels, experiential retail centers, and refined design with a deep commitment to community engagement. With an impressive portfolio that includes the Ritz-Carlton New York, and NoMad, she has proven her ability to bring ambitious visions to life. As a trailblazer in an industry where she’s often the only woman at...
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