In this episode, Margarita interviews Morgan Raum - the NYC born & raised content creator behind the @tooomuchfoood account. Morgan shares her story and discusses her experience being an openly Jewish content creator post-October 7th. Morgan also talks about her experience as the former Head of Membership at Lox Club, the members-only Jewish dating app, and shares her new project - Shabbat Club in NYC.
Follow Morgan on Instagram @tooomuchfoood and @shabbatclub. On TikTok, you can find her @morgan.raum
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
01:32 On Morgan's background & @tooomuchfoood
02:38 Being a viral content creator post October 7th
06:07 Words of encouragement for young Jewish people & content creators
06:55 Most rewarding part of being a food content creator
07:31 On Lox Club & Shabbat Club
12:02 On the changing Jewish events scene in NYC
15:52 How does Morgan choose her restaurants to visit?
17:56 Top 5 Penne Alla Vodka in NYC
18:54 On Morgan's online persona vs. who she is outside of social media
21:05 10 years of @tooomuchfoood - what would Morgan tell her younger self?
22:43 On dating in NYC & Morgan's blind date on a speed dating show
25:26 Morgan's future career goals & aspirations
27:31 A highly underrated Jewish food
28:06 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination