Welcome to Pickles & Pasta—a podcast about living creatively, loving boldly, and staying grounded in a world that often feels anything but. Steph and Jay met(or as Jay says “reconnected”)just before the pandemic and have been building a life—and a creative partnership—ever since. Together, they live, work, and support each other’s ventures while navigating the messy, beautiful chaos of modern life. No agendas. No sides. Just real conversations—sometimes deep, sometimes hilarious, always hone ...
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Pickles & Pasta EP13 - Comfort, Growth & Reciprocity
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Episode 13 — Comfort, Growth & Reciprocity Steph & Jay sift the fall-event frenzy to focus on what matters, arguing that “comfort is the enemy of growth” in work, health, and relationships. They weigh second-guessing as a safeguard vs. a stall, and dig into support—give because it’s right, not for payback—plus a reflection on resilience from a form…
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Pickles & Pasta EP12 - Culture, Creativity & Leaving Your Bubble
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Episode 12: - Culture, Creativity & Leaving Your Bubble Steph and Jay unpack “cultural capital”—what we consume vs. what truly shapes us—spanning NYC art walks, immigrant-run cafés, small-town festivals, and family traditions. They dive into stepping outside your bubble (imposter syndrome included), how discomfort builds empathy, and how fresh pers…
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Pickles & Pasta EP11 - Fear, Truth & Advice to Our Younger Selves
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Episode 11: Fear, Truth & Advice to Our Younger Selves In this episode, Steph & Jay tackle three big themes: fear—how it protects us, when it holds us back, and how to move anyway (from Steph’s workshop launch to Jay’s entrepreneurial lens); truth—why algorithms and social media erode trust and how to practice real verification; and advice to our y…
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Pickles & Pasta EP10 - Evolving, Connecting, & Dating
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Pickles & Pasta EP10 - Evolving, Connecting, & Dating A candid, fast-moving conversation about why evolution isn’t optional—whether you’re running a business, building a personal brand, or navigating modern dating. Steph & Jay trade stories on adapting to new tech, being authentic on (and off) social, and finding connection in a swipe-first world—p…
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Pickles & Pasta EP09 - Chaos, Hacks & Creative Fuel
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Pickles & Pasta EP09 - Chaos, Hacks & Creative Fuel In this episode of Pickles & Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo unpacks how everyday chaos can spark creativity, the morning rituals and productivity hacks that keep them grounded, and the mindset shift of not taking things personally—showing how reframing assumptions can transform relationships—befo…
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Pickles & Pasta EP08 - Protein, Gaslighting & Streaming
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Pickles & Pasta EP08 - Protein, Gaslighting & Streaming This week on Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo digs into the protein craze (helpful habit or marketing hype?), unpacks gaslighting and self-awareness in relationships, and swaps streaming notes—from Mr. Robot to the long-awaited Yellowstone finale. It’s equal parts practical, persona…
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Pickles & Pasta EP07 - Summer Memories, Small Wins & Showing Up
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Episode 7: Summer Memories, Small Wins & Showing Up In this week’s episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo riffs on how food ties us to memory (hello, Mr. Softee)—then pivots to celebrating personal wins without bragging, and the real work of showing up for the people you love. It’s a warm, grounded convo about tradition, gratitude, …
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Pickles & Pasta EP06 - Rituals, Care & Craft
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Episode 6: Rituals, Care & Craft In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo gets practical about staying grounded when life is full. From daily self-care rituals to navigating a parent’s health scare, and why “apprenticeship” might be the missing link between school and real work, they share honest stories, useful takeaways, and…
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Pickles & Pasta EP05 - Family, Festivals & Politics
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Episode 5: Family, Festivals & Politics In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo looks at how family, culture, and politics shape creativity and connection—from generational patterns and post-COVID events to candid thoughts on the NYC mayoral race. Topics Covered: • Family lessons, conflicts, and healing generational patterns …
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Pickles & Pasta EP04 - War, Fear & Cashmere Sweaters
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Episode 4: War, Fear & Cashmere Sweaters In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, things get personal. From global unrest to private fears, they explore how external chaos impacts creativity, relationships, and mental health. It’s a heartfelt conversation about using art as therapy, breaking generational cycles, and staying grounded w…
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Pickles & Pasta EP03 - Fathers, Leaders, & Calgon Dreams
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Episode 3: Fathers, Leaders, & Calgon Dreams In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo reflects on the power of father figures, the qualities that define true leadership, and how current world events are quietly shaping our emotional lives. From Steph’s deeply personal tribute to her dad to open talk about anxiety, therapy, and…
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Pickles & Pasta EP01 - Whatever We’re Going to Call This
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Episode 1: Whatever We’re Going to Call This In the first episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo kicks things off with a candid, unscripted conversation about why they’re launching a podcast in the first place. No roadmap, no expectations—just two creatives navigating life, love, work, and everything in between. They explore what it…
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Pickles & Pasta EP02 - Weather, Breakups & Vibes
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Episode 2: Weather, Breakups & Vibes In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo dives into how everyday life—both global and deeply personal—shapes their creative process and emotional outlook. From the chaotic energy of New York’s Tribeca Festival to unpredictable weather, family changes, and political tension, Steph and Jay ex…
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