This week, we’re getting into our full wellness routines - the habits, products, and little rituals that keep us feeling our best. From sleep routines and hydration to workouts, skincare, and everything in between, we’re answering your questions and sharing what actually works for us. It’s wellness, but realistic.

0:00 Wellness Episode Kickoff

2:06 This or That: Party Girl Edition

6:42 Life Updates

11:21 Wellness Q&A: IV Therapy

15:55 Debloating & Lymphatic Drainage

19:36 Night Routines & Better Sleep

28:04 Hydration: Electrolytes We Love

32:46 Coffee vs. Matcha

33:48 Vitamins & Supplements

35:01 Diet & Meal Planning

38:56 Lagree & the Megaformer

40:34 Skincare Staples

47:42 Red Light Therapy Rituals

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This week, we’re recapping Coachella - from the moments we planned to everything that wasn’t. We get into your most-asked questions, our favorite performances, and how Vic’s merch somehow missing.

We break down Weekend 1 and how ended up going back for Weekend 2. It’s unfiltered, a little all over the place, and exactly how Coachella felt.

0:00 Coachella Debrief Begins

2:13 Your Most Asked Coachella Questions

6:25 The Bus

7:59 Favorite Performances & Karol G’s Custom Skirt

8:57 Weekend 1 Kickoff

10:31 Desert Footage: Kylie, Doni & Carter

20:22 After Parties, French Toast & Saving Energy

22:13 Festival Fits: Keeping It Casual

23:35 Twinning Moments (VS, Khy & Better Half)

25:02 Inside the Artist Section

29:23 The After Party

31:09 In-N-Out Hallelujah

33:00 Why Vic Didn’t Vlog

33:50 Going Back for Weekend 2

34:42 Sprinter Drop-Off Chaos

36:50 How Vic's Merch Went Missing

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In this week’s Baddie 2 Baddie, we’re answering your calls - getting into everything from dating with no experience to setting standards and handling pressure to have it all figured out. We talk budgeting, starting a business with friends, dealing with online negativity, and how to protect your peace along the way.

It’s advice, real talk, and a few things we needed to hear too.

0:00 Baddie 2 Baddie Begins

2:24 Meeting You All & Hearing the Love

3:49 Sips, Cigs & Packing Tips

8:24 Friendship without Social Media

11:16 Shopping Less, Budgeting Better

16:34 Pressure to Settle Down

20:50 Staying Positive Through Online Hate

25:20 Bachelorette Restaurant Recs

29:18 He Unliked All of my Photos

33:16 Vintage Shopping & Finding the Best Pieces

36:00 Dating Early On & Setting Standards

38:40 Zero Boy Experience

41:05 Starting a Business with Friends

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In this episode, Stas Karanikolaou takes us back to the beginning - opening up about her early life, Greek roots, and the experiences that shaped who she is today. From constantly moving and finding her footing to learning how to fully embrace who she is, Stas reflects on how individuality became her greatest strength.

She shares stories about early dating, navigating her family dynamic, and discovering social media as her path - leading to her first brand deal and eventually the vloggy vlogs she’s now known for. From Anastasia to Stas… and everything in between.

0:00 Interview with Stas Karanikolaou Begins

1:02 Answering Your Questions

9:12 Early Life & Beginnings

11:30 Moving Around: A Life in Transition

12:45 Confidence & Finding Herself

14:55 Growing Up Greek & Sister Bonds

23:00 School Days to Homeschool Life

29:10 @stassiebaby

34:40 The Vlog Era

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In this episode, we sit down with renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ghavami for an unfiltered look inside the world of aesthetics, beauty, and modern medicine.

We dive into everything from Snapchatting live surgeries to breaking down what people shouldn’t get done, how to know if you’re actually a good candidate, and what really matters when choosing the right surgeon. Dr. Ghavami also unpacks the influence of celebrity inspiration, separating education from unrealistic expectations, and the way we think about aging.

Whether you’re curious about plastic surgery or just fascinated by the culture around it, this conversation pulls back the curtain on everything.

0:00 Dr. Ghavami Interview Begins + His Early Career

4:29 The Most Popular Procedures Right Now

9:10 Surgeries with the Highest Satisfaction Rates

11:45 What NOT to Get Done

14:19 “Liquid Gold” Explained

17:39 Biggest Cosmetic Trends

20:17 The Rise of Mini BBLs

21:22 How to Choose the Right Surgeon

25:09 Inside a 22-Hour Surgery

29:25 Who Isn’t a Good Candidate

32:18 The Lesson Behind Celebrity Inspiration

34:10 Beauty Tips + What to Avoid

41:54 Why Age Is a State of Mind

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Kelsey Calemine joins us for a full-circle convo. From discovering Tumblr at a early age to the moment she found her lane with food content, Kelsey opens up about the story behind her rise.

We get into being homeschooled, how having a creative outlet shaped everything, and the journey that ultimately led to how FatherKels was born.

0:00 Interview with Kelsey Calemine Starts

4:41 Oscars week

10:12 Early Tumblr Days

15:14 Becoming FatherKels

20:56 First Impressions and Life as Roommates

25:03 Mukbangs & Food Content

34:21 FatherFoods

36:49 Crazy Exes

48:03 Rapid Fire Questions

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Welcome to the very first episode of baddie to baddie 💌 This is our new series where you call in and we answer your advice, dilemmas and burning questions. Nothing is off limits.

In today’s episode, we’re getting into trusting your intuition (and knowing when to actually listen to it), the reality of splitting the bill, finding real confidence, and what to do when you feel like you’ve officially run out of dating options at the gym.

0:00 Baddie to Baddie Intro

1:22 Come to DC

3:38 Relocating after College

7:18 Capsule Wardrobe

12:23 Aesthetic Instagram’s

17:42 Dating at the Gym

19:59 Surprise Caller

20:57 Paying in Relationships

24:42 Friendships and Trusting Your Intuition

28:00 Finding Confidence

30:18 Mykonos Girls Trip

32:03 Managing Stress

36:57 Vic’s Proposal Story

40:32 ADL Photoshoot

42:20 Defining the Relationship

46:00 Would you Rather?

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The giveaway is open internationally! The winner will be selected at random. If you win, you’ll receive a DM from the podcast on IG next week. Madonna please DM the podcast so we can get yours out too x

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Victoria shares her full origin story - from growing up in Venezuela, building a life in America and falling in love with fashion along the way.

Vic walks us through every stage of her career, from interning at Teen Vogue to working her way up as an executive assistant, and how each step shaped where she is now. We end with advice for anyone chasing something bigger, and what it really takes to go after your dreams.

Chapters

0:00 Who is Victoria Villarroel?

0:34 Growing up in Venezuela

9:45 Life in Trinidad and Tobago

20:26 The American High School Experience

27:15 College + Sorority Life

31:38 Interning at Teen Vogue

40:42 Jenner Communications

45:25 Assisting Kylie

49:03 What’s Next for Vic

51:22 Friendship Rapid Fire Questions

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