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2026-03-2448 minRare in NYNew York Doesn't Hand You An Identity So He Built One ft. JamseyWorldIn this episode of Rare in New York, Rachel Aschalew sits down with Jamesy (James Park), the creator behind JamesyWorld.What began as a passion for food and meeting people across the city eventually grew into a powerful personal brand, a cookbook, and a platform built around storytelling and connection.Rachel and James reflect on their early days at Dumbo Life and Style, making this conversation a true full-circle moment.James shares his journey from immigrating to the U.S. and growing up in...
2026-03-1756 minRare in NYThe Cost of Building Rare ft. Mark JupiterIn this episode of Rare in New York, Rachel Aschalew sits down with master furniture maker Mark Jupiter, founder of Mark Jupiter Designs.Before becoming one of New York’s most respected custom furniture designers, Mark was building entire houses. Over time, his passion for craftsmanship evolved — shifting from construction sites to a workshop where raw wood is transformed into one-of-a-kind pieces.Rachel and Mark talk about:the passion that drives true craftsmanshipknowing your worth as a creativestaying focused despite the noise and frustrations of the worldand what it m...
2026-03-101h 25Rare in NYThe Epicenter of the USA ft. AllDayNYCIn this episode of Rare in New York, Rachel Aschalew sits down with Dan — aka AllDayNYC — a true product of the city he documents.By day, he’s a building super. By night, he’s on the streets capturing New York exactly as it is — unfiltered, chaotic, and alive.From cheese ball competitions…to raccoon armies in Central Park…to the strange, hilarious, and beautifully unhinged moments that only happen here…Dan opens up about starting from humble beginnings on social media — posting consistently with no expectations — simply showing up and showing everyone what NYC is about.Rachel and Dan dive into everyt...
2026-03-031h 17Rare in NYShe Left the Catwalk for a James Beard ft. Hawa HassanFood feeds us.Stories shape us.Somali refugee. New Yorker. James Beard Award–winning chef. Author of In Bibi’s Kitchen and Setting a Place for Us.Hawa Hassan carries memory like a recipe — passed down, protected, reclaimed.This is a conversation about displacement, identity, and the quiet work of turning survival into power in a city built by immigrants.The rarest flavor isn’t the dish.It’s the story behind it.
2026-02-2439 minRare in NYFrom Broke & Canceled to Building The Strength Club | The Cost of Becoming Strong ft. Kenny SantucciStrength isn’t about the gym.It’s about who you become when everything falls apart.In this episode of Rare in NY, Kenny Santucci opens up about the parts of his story most people don’t see.From MTV fame, to being broke and living in his car, to failed businesses, constant critics and rebuilding from scratch.Kenny shares what it really takes to keep going when your identity collapses.This isn’t just a fitness story.
2026-02-171h 47Rare in NYBattery in My Back ft. BrowstressFrom humble Greenpoint beginnings to a thriving studio in DUMBO, Browstress is more than just a brow bar. It's a confidence engine. Sisters Kyrstal Cummings and Keila Simmons join Rare in NY to talk about building a beauty brand that's earned praise from Essence to New York Times, all while staying rooted in craft, care, and community.In this episode they open up about the trials, tribulations, and breakups that didn't break them but fueled them. This episode is about sisterhood, resilience, and turning passion into power.
2026-02-101h 09Rare in NYHype Doesn't Pay the Bills ft. Brooklyn D.O.P.Brooklyn D.O.P., named a Top 5 Best Slice by 50 Top Pizza, didn’t just survive the pandemic — it was born in it. Owners Jason D'Amelio and Thomas Ardito join the show to talk about building one of Brooklyn’s most talked-about pizzerias with the odds stacked against them. From industry snubs to hard-earned dubs, this episode dives into the grit, risks, and moments that defined their rise.
2026-02-0326 min
Podcast NoorEditor’s Note 10: Welcome to My New Investigative Series, RepHi Friends, On Monday, myself, At Your Service, and iHeartMedia announced our investigative podcast series, Rep. The trailer is posted anywhere you listen to your podcasts, and at www.ays.media/rep Before the first episode drops on Monday April 4, I sent the final cut to some friends and family whose opinions I really trust. One of them, my close friend Rachel Aschalew, who is a brilliant human and equally brilliant storyteller. At first, Rachel was calling me to tell me about my mom’s voice in the episode, so I recorded it to encourage my mom to...
2022-04-0122 min
The L8 Bloomers PodcastBeing Seen & Winning Against Myself with Rachel AschalewIn this episode you will hear from an remarkable woman named Rachel Aschalew. Who I met last summer in New York. She is a highly sought-after luxury real estate broker, and founder of the RARE boutique real estate firm. she has helped countless residents and businesses find a home in New York City.She arrived in the US with her mother as an Ethiopian refugee just after She was born and, together with her younger brother they moved around New York. Despite these challenges of constantly uprooting, Rachel learned to build strong relationships pretty quickly, a...
2020-06-2855 min