It's Who You Know! The Podcast

Last Episode of It's Who You Know! with Michelle W. Malkin and Barak Malkin

Michelle W. Malkin officially closes out the It's Who You Know! The Podcast project. In conversation with her husband, Barak Malkin, they discuss the industry of pod

Leading, Impact, & Moving Forward with Aliza Kline, Dori Frumin Kirshner, Idit Klein, & Jodi Bromberg

These four inspiring leaders and I discuss a broad range of topics including their decision to transition out of their leadership roles, what success means to them, thoug

Innovative Leadership With A Purpose with Rabbi David Rosenn, President & CEO of the Hebrew Free Loan Society

David and I dive into his inspiring journey in Jewish leadership, which led him to expand free loan services across the NYC area. We discuss his decision to pursue Rabbin

Universally Designed Communities of Belonging with Jen Phillip, President & CEO of Keshet

Jen and I dive into her deep passion for creating spaces where people of all abilities feel a true sense of belonging. She shares how this passion has guided her journey

Processing Deeper with Rabbi Adina Allen, Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Jewish Studio Project

Adina and I explore how art-making serves as a powerful tool for processing various facets of our lives. From spiritual texts to personal experiences and global events, h

Making Space For The Self with Josh Feldman, Founder/CEO of R&R: The Rest of Our Lives

In the season opener of It's Who You Know!, I sit down with Josh to explore his new organization and its mission to make rest practices—like sabbaticals, break weeks

Insider Insight with Sarah Raful Whinston, Principal at DRG Talent Consulting Experts

Sarah and I discuss what recruiting looks like from the recruiter's perspective. She shares insights into the application process, resume and cover letter building,

Building Career Capital with Denise Fowler, Founder of Career Happiness Coaching

In the final episode of this series, career coach Denise and I discuss ways to transition from job loss to job readiness. This challenging process is an integral part of

Embracing An Abundance Mindset with Mark S. Young, Vice President of Talent Strategy and the Director of JResponse at JCCA

Mark and I discuss his work in examining and highlighting staff engagement in Jewish organizations, helping to focus job hunters on finding their next position with an or

Deconstructed Judaism with Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg, Creators and Hosts of Judaism Unbound Podcast

Dan and Lex dive deep with me on their mission to deconstruct Judaism from its institutional bounds to show people that Judaism can be what we make it. Judaism wasn'

Best of Human Emotions with Paul Golin, Executive Director of the Society for Humanistic Judaism

Paul and I delve into another aspect of Judaism, one that enriches an individual's connection to our historical tradition while supporting their desire to adapt the

Finding The Space Between with Rabbi Josh Feigelson, President and CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality

Rabbi Feigelson and I delve into his leadership journey both as a Rabbi and a PhD holder, exploring how he has nurtured the growth of the organization. We discuss the imp

Unlikely Allies with Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership For Democracy

Kicking off Season 5 of It's Who You Know!, Aaron and I discuss his new project promoting positive collaborative conversations around preserving democracy in America

The Impact of Free with Alex Zablotsky - Managing Director, PJ Library - Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Alex Zablotsky and I discuss how one conversation could turn into a meaningful career and how being great at one thing doesn't mean there isn't room to take tha

Shining A Light On Infertility with Gila Muskin Block, Executive Director of Yesh Tikvah: A Jewish Fertility Network

Gila and I discuss her path to creating something new in the Jewish community when she faced challenges starting her family and felt lost and alone. Now those efforts hav

Making Your Own Path with Rabbi Noah Farkas, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

Rabbi Noah Farkas and I discuss what the last year and a half has been like for him as he transitioned into the leadership role for one of the largest Jewish Federation i

Navigating Power Dynamics with Audra P. Berg, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County

Audra P. Berg and I discuss strategies for creating and maintaining positive relationships with volunteer leaders and donors. We dip into the challenges specifically of f

The New Umbrella with Michele Schipper, CEO of Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)

Michele Schipper and I dig into the unique offerings of this new type of umbrella organization. Offering communities of all shapes and sizes in the southern states access

Put Me In with Beth Gansky, Leadership Coach/ President of The Gansky Group LLC

Beth Gansky and I explore the relationship between executive, or any professional, and their coach. We discuss what the experience had been like for me to work with Beth

Slow & Steady with Cheryl Cook, CEO of Avodah

Cheryl Cook and I discuss the strategic way Avodah is run and the natural communities it has created across the Unites States. We talked about the role of being a CEO and