In this first EVER episode of What the Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with the bold and brilliant Elaine Chaya... the fashion blogger-turned-activist who’s as passionate about her Persian heritage as she is about empowering the next gen!
Elaine talks about what it's like growing up in a traditional Iranian-Jewish household and then doing the exact opposite of what was expected... skipping Pre-med at UCLA, falling in love with The Hills, and landing a job at Bolthouse (yes, actually!).
We chat about breaking cultural moulds, learning to trust your gut, and her journey from fashion blogger to activist, with faith at the core.She opens up about finding purpose, tapping into a deeper trust in G-d, and how that shift led her to become a voice for her community and a source of strength in times of crisis.
Elaine is an absolute GEM, and we know you're going to LOVE this episode!
🎧 Follow, like, and get involved:
→ Podcast Instagram: @wtfalafelpodcast
→ Host: @jodiebrandman
→ In collaboration with: @joiceglobal
Find Elaine Chaya:
→ Instagram: @elainechaya
→ Website: https://elainechaya.com/
→ Kids Show @chayaorlyforkids
→ Teen workshop @workshop8teen
→ Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram @balaganuk . Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off!