Too Niche?

This week I’m joined by my longtime tarot reader, Lori Dyan aka @tarot.lori, author of Big Deck Energy and Burn Your Sh*t. She pulls cards live (for me and for you) and shares grounding moon rituals, an episode for tarot believers and the tarot curious. My Fall Mood Board Workshop is Oct 4. Details and Sign up here. For notes, links, and further musings from the Too Niche? universe delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe for free to the Too Niche Mood Board  Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at oseamalibu.com for 10% off your first order. I’m especially loving their Hyaluronic Lip Booster right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I sit down with beauty culture critic Jessica DeFino, creator of Flesh World on Substack, for a deep dive into the forces shaping beauty right now. We cover Skims’ face shapewear marketing, this summer’s facelift discourse frenzy, Goop’s lasting influence, and the politics behind today’s beauty standards. Club Artist's Way Fall 2025 enrollment is now open! Use code EARLYBIRD for $50 off at clubartistsway.com. Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at oseamalibu.com for 10% off your first order. I’m especially loving their Hyaluronic Lip Booster right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the end of And Just Like That to Taylor Swift making podcasts cool again, I catch up on the current cultural rollercoaster before sitting down with my close friend Brittany Jackson, a two-time breast cancer survivor. We talk women’s wellness, early detection, creativity as a healing tool and her advocacy to fund research through Pink on the River (happening in Chicago on Sept 7). Plus, this week’s Niche of the Week brings us to a carb-forward Erewhon find. Sponsored by OSEA — use code NICHE at oseamalibu.com for 10% off your first order. I’m especially loving their Hyaluronic Lip Booster right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A dive into my current wellness icks, quitting cannabis, creative resets, financial lessons — and a brief answer to the question I still get most about That’s So Retrograde. Plus: a double Niche of the Week. For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). For clips of the show follow @this_is_tooniche on Instagram and TikTok, + I'm on instagram @elizabethkott <3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Introducing Too Niche?’s unofficial book club—today we’re talking The Ambition Trap by Amina AlTai. I’m joined by Amina to explore what it really means to move from burnout to purpose. We get into the post-girlboss reckoning, the zone of genius vs. the zone of “meh,” and how redefining ambition can reshape our work, creativity, and everyday lives. Follow me on socials @elizabethkott and @this_is_tooniche | For notes and links and more from the Too Niche Universe sign up for the Too Niche Mood Board for free on Substack! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I’m joined by my favorite pop culture historians Matt Harkins and Viviana Olen of THNK1994 for a special Summer 2025: Niche or Sheesh? We get into everything from And Just Like That hot takes to Toner Wars on skinTok, Tracy Anderson’s baguette-gate, and the frozen yogurt renaissance. We also talk real-life housewife run-ins (hi Phaedra! hi Kenya!) and their upcoming Gallery Girls live show in NYC. For notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out the Too Niche Mood Board for free on Substack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erica Taylor, a makeup artist and TikTok sensation specializing in beauty for women over 40, shares her transformative journey from retail to online fame. She highlights common makeup mistakes that age the face and offers her favorite product recommendations. The conversation explores embracing creativity and vulnerability on social media, while also providing essential tips for flawless makeup application and skincare for sensitive skin. Erica's insights empower women to enhance their confidence and embrace beauty at any age.

Kelsey J. Patel joins me to finally share the true story behind her infamous Vanderpump Rules appearance as “Jax’s Reiki Master.” We get into what really happened behind the scenes, how reality TV editing twisted her words, and why the internet couldn’t let it go — even years later. Plus: how The Artist’s Way helped her reclaim her creativity, her thoughts on Jax’s recent rehab storyline, and what it’s like to go unexpectedly viral in the Bravo-verse. Thank you to our sponsor OSEA use code NICHE for 10% off at Oseamalibu.com For notes, links and other matters if importance in the Too Niche? universe, visit the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creative technologist and early AI adopter Taryn Southern joins me to explore how creatives can use AI to enhance their process. We get into what’s helpful, what’s scary, and what’s next. Full AI tool list + links on the Too Niche Mood Board (Substack)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm kicking off a new era of Too Niche? and joining me is the Internet’s favorite scent expert, Sir Candle Man. We dive into his origin story, spring/summer fragrance trends, and the power of brand storytelling—plus his top recs under $30, $50, and beyond. Recs links from this episode here and show notes and more over on the Too Niche Mood Board. Thank you to OSEA and their new Ocean Wave Cleanser for supporting today's show, use code NICHE for 10% off at OSEAmalibu.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.