In this special Candy Bowl episode, I take you inside the luxurious Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C., a waterfront jewel steps from The Wharf. From the elegant Sangria Tea to an unforgettable dinner and a suite with sweeping views, it was the perfect stage to reconnect with my longtime friend Zell, whom I met decades ago at The Shakespeare Theatre. Over Kilwin’s chocolates, we reminisce about theatre and his latest production, The Play Within a Play. I also sit down with his fiancé, Mark Wasson, who shares his inspiring journey of transformation and his new coaching practice dedicated to helping recovering addicts.

The Candy Bowl swirls together luxury travel, theatre, sweet treats and stories of resilience — all set against the backdrop of D.C.’s most elegant hotel.

✨ Follow the swirl: @PaulaConwayNYC on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube
📰 More luxe travel + lifestyle at Forbes.com/PaulaConway

Celebrate my birthday episode in true Candy Bowl style; the authentic Caribbean energy of the Margaritaville Resort in Times Square to the elegance of the Thompson Central Park hotel (steps from Central Park and world-class shopping).

We toast to the 10th Anniversary of Hamilton on Broadway, savor the most divine blueberry scone (thank you, Jeryl Brunner), and sample a candy spread worth its standing ovation — including BonBon Swedish Candy, Fascia’s Chocolates from Connecticut, sweet treats from Marie Assante of Assante PR, plus some Wegman’s candy delights.

The celebration continues with a live Tarot Card reading from Wellness Witch Cardsy B and she nailed the reading! Joined by my Candy Cartel: Jeryl Brunner, Leslie Dominguez, and Libby Dowd, we unwrap joy and magic.

✨ Follow the swirl: @PaulaConwayNYC on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube
📰 More luxe travel + lifestyle at Forbes.com/PaulaConway

The Candy Bowl with Paula Conway is a monthly podcast that blends luxury travel, Broadway buzz, cultural curiosities, and candy-fueled whimsy into one irresistible mix. In this episode Broadway insider Jeryl Brunner shares her top picks for Broadway shows right now, Paula takes us on an exclusive journey aboard Air India's A350 and Paula, Jeryl and Libby Dowd review Swedish candy!

✨ Follow the swirl: @PaulaConwayNYC on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube
📰 More luxe travel + lifestyle at Forbes.com/PaulaConway