Awkward Etiquette Season 4 ep 3

Awkward Etiquette With Kiki Astor - A podcast by Kiki Astor - Mondays

Looking to marry up, move up, or simply mix with high society—without getting laughed out of the room? In this episode of Awkward Etiquette, Kiki Astor pulls back the velvet curtain on modern social climbing and how to do it with grace, discretion, and strategic charm. Whether you're angling for a seat at the boardroom table, a place in the Hamptons, or just a better table at Cipriani, this is your cheat sheet to elegant upward mobility. We’ll cover: The unspoken rules of old money circles, new money power networks, and the high-level corporate elite How to cultivate access and influence without looking obvious (or desperate) What to do and not to do if you're trying to marry into money—and whether you actually should Real examples of people who climbed tastefully... and those who absolutely did not How to avoid becoming a society cautionary tale (or group chat punchline) If you’ve ever asked yourself “How do I fit in with people wealthier, smarter, or more connected than me?”, this is the episode that gives you the etiquette edge—minus the cringe. Perfect for anyone navigating high society, luxury social circles, elite dating, or aspirational career moves.