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The RealReal x The MOTHER Podcast Dinner
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Aysia Marotta
Oct 19, 2025
Oh what a night! To celebrate the launch of The MOTHER Podcast Season 2, MOTHER partnered with our friends at The RealReal to host an intimate dinner at Lei, the stunning mom-owned restaurant nestled in Chinatown. The evening brought together a vibrant mix of creative, inspiring women—past and present podcast guests like Mara Hoffman, Ingrid Silva, and Mei Tao—alongside some MOTHER OG’s (Rajni Jaques, Krystle Wilson, Merie Subryan) and other NYC favorites. Over a delicious meal and heartfelt conversation, we toasted to the continued evolution of life, motherhood, and style in all of its forms.
Peep the gallery below to see 40+ party pics from The MOTHER Podcast, Season 2 celebration with The RealReal.
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- The gorgeous scene at Lei.
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- Big hugs, everywhere!
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- The MOTHER Podcast Season 1 guest and MOTHER OG Mara Hoffman.
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- Beautiful blooms by Flower Girl NYC.
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- The delicious menu at Lei.
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- The RealReal's Chief Brand Officer, Kristen Naiman, making the rounds.
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- The RealReal's Caroline Mayhew Gardner.
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- The RealReal's Creative Director Alexandra Gurvitch and Misha + Puff founder Anna Wallack.
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- Kristen Naiman, Katie Hintz-Zambrano, and Caroline Mayhew Gardner.
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- Mara Hoffman settling in.
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- Minya Oh, Katie Hintz-Zambrano, and Julia Chiang.
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- The moody scene at Lei.
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- A beautiful night of connection with new friends and old friends.
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- Every bite was incredible.
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- Caroline Mayhew Gardner taking in the scene.
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- Mei Tao, Katie Martinez, Katie Hintz-Zambrano, Anna Chiu, and Maria Del Rio.
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- The MOTHER Podcast team: Em Roberts, Ali Alquiza, and Katie Hintz-Zambrano.
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- Rajni Jacques and Maria Del Rio.
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- Mara's unbeatable mane.
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- Old friends Krystle Wilson and Mei Tao.
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- An unforgettable night of connection.
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- Deep conversations.
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- And lots of warm embraces.
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- Each guest took some time to introduce themselves, and give a glimpse of the many lives they've lived.
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- Ingrid Silva taking the stage.
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- Recent MOTHER covergirl Merie Subryan.
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- Mara Hoffman on her new chapter of expansion.
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- Trinity Mouzon Wofford on her latest: a cookbook coming out this Spring.
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- Lei owner and mother of two, Annie Shi.
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- Kristen Naiman taking it all in.
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- Photographer Maria Del Rio, who has shot for MOTHER from the very beginning.
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- The RealReal's Editorial Director, Sarah Leon.
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- Artist Julia Chiang.
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- Everyone, cheering each other on.
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- Model and professional organizer, Krystle Wilson.
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- Kamperett founder and designer, Anna Chiu.
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- Romy Solemiani strolling in.
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- New friends and creative colleagues—we love to see it.
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- Never a bad angle for mom of two Krystle Wilson.
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- Minya Oh (a.k.a. Miss Info) and Caroline Gardner.
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- Old friends and MOTHER OG's Mara Hoffman and LaTonya Yvette.
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- The RealReal's Senior Creative Director, Alexandra Gurvitch.
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- Podcast producing duo, Em Roberts and Ali Alquiza.
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- Maria Del Rio and Julia Chiang.
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- Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Ingrid Silva, and Katie Hintz-Zambrano.
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- Buddies Romy Solemiani and Kristen Naiman.
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- Good vibes all around.
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- MOTHER OG and Gap's Creative Director, Brand Experience, Rheanna Martinez.
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Looks like an amazing gathering! Can’t wait to listen to the podcast.