Not Alone

Content Warning: The following episode discusses serious and sensitive matters surrounding sexual assault.What unexpected insights or personal growth did you discover while coping with the impact of trauma? How did you find the strength to navigate through the aftermath of a traumatic experience and emerge stronger than ever? Valeria opens up about how she and her guest got through uncomfortable situations. In this episode, Valeria is joined by the inspiring Paige Adams-Geller, the phenomenal founder of Paige, the fashion-forward denim brand we all know and love. Paige takes us on a captivating ride through her life, how she ventured into the thrilling world of modeling and fashion and the hardships she would face, the untold, ugly side of the fashion industry that's rarely spoken about, and her intuitive business strategies and how she trusted her instincts to thrive in the cutthroat world of entrepreneurship. You can find Paige on: https://www.paige.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paige/ https://www.instagram.com/paigeageller/ Your Perfect Fit Valeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Let’s meet the Paige founder, Paige Adams-Geller 01:54 How it was growing up in Alaska 04:01 Learning how to keep yourself occupied and use your imagination 06:34 Becoming a model and joining the fashion industry 11:18 How s*xual assault can impact your life 17:19 The ugly, untold side of fashion 22:51 Why I decided not to have children 24:08 Why do we keep making the wrong choices? 26:44 Are there any unexpected gifts from trauma? 30:29 Putting thought into action, and Paige was born 34:36 Always trust your intuition when you’re running a business 41:33 How do you know when to reinvent yourself? 44:01 Starting the brand off as a denim brand 50:07 What keeps you inspired these days? 52:17 Do you think your younger self is proud of your current self? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you handle the pressure of juggling the demands of content creation, engaging with your audience, and running your brand successfully? How do you strike a balance between showcasing your personality as an influencer and maintaining a professional image for your brand? Valeria knows all too well what it is like to be both!Today, Valeria welcomes one of the OG beauty and lifestyle influencer, blogger, YouTuber, and the co-founder of Summer Fridays, Marianna Hewitt. Marianna opens up about passion as the driving force in her life, the secrets of planning for the future and the transition from influencer to thriving entrepreneur, how she finds balance in what she shares online while setting healthy boundaries. You can find Marianna on: https://summerfridays.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marianna_hewitt/ Life with MariannaValeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Growing up between Ohio and Germany 02:32 Being happy independently than unhappy together 05:50 The ups and downs of being an only child 09:30 Sometimes we aren’t ready to learn our life lessons 13:17 Living a life of routines and daily habits 16:00 The passion for journalism 21:36 Using data and analytics to build a brand 26:01 How do you plan for the longevity of your brand? 28:47 How do you switch from being an influencer to an entrepreneur? 31:47 It’s about hiring the people that you trust 33:48 How did you find your leadership style? 36:17 Finding a balance in what you share online and setting up boundaries 40:21 Do you ask yourself questions before you post something online? 42:22 What does success mean? 43:29 Gratitude for the people you work with  48:21 What is your WHY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living with a lifelong medical condition is like taking on life's twists and turns with an extra load. It's not always easy, but people dealing with this challenge are like everyday heroes. They show us that no matter what life throws at you, there's a way to keep moving forward. Valeria sits down with Brazilian-American fashion mogul, beauty influencer, and entrepreneur, Camila Coelho. In this conversation filled with unexpected twists and remarkable resilience, Camila shares her battle with the heavy stigma that often surrounds epilepsy, the restrictions it imposed and her very first seizure at school made her feel incredibly different from her peers. But what truly shines in her story is her unwavering determination. She takes us through the challenging path of managing epilepsy while pursuing her dream of starting a family. Camila tirelessly advocates for epilepsy awareness and fights against its stigma. This episode is more than just a personal journey; it's a compelling call for change and compassion. It reminds us all to confront prejudices, embrace vulnerability, and find strength in a supportive community. Connect with Camila on:https://www.tiktok.com/@camilacoelho https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDl9AK32Xzr_2UOxjt03f6w https://www.instagram.com/camilacoelho/ https://www.elaluz.com/ https://camilacoelho.com/ Valeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 00:34 “I grew up in a small town, before moving to the US.” 04:51 Diagnosed with epilepsy at 9 years old 10:29 The stigma about epilepsy and the restrictions than come with it 14:23 Feeling different from others, first seizure attack in school 19:59 The medicine can potentially affect the baby during pregnancy 24:17 The process of trying to get pregnant and changing medication 31:26 Other factors that trigger an episode of epilepsy 33:53 Prioritizing health over work  39:36 Did you have periods of burn out 40:57 Epilepsy awareness and ending the stigma 44:46 Is lack of information prominent in the country? 46:13 Talk to someone about about your fears to someone you trust 47:59 Becoming more comfortable with being vulnerable and sharing your insecurities 49:50 Other people who you can share your troubles with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valeria sits down with existential psychotherapist, Sara Kuburic, to discuss existential therapy and finding oneself. They explore the concept of the self, the causes and manifestations of self-loss, and the importance of letting go of old versions of yourself. They also emphasize the need to embrace the messiness of life and the value of everyday encounters in self-discovery. Tune in for valuable insights into navigating the complexities of life and self-discovery.

Exploring the journey of self-discovery, the podcast delves into topics like getting comfortable with the unknown, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and starting your emotional journey from a young age. It also discusses the survivor mentality, rewiring your brain, and not settling for less in life, offering a fresh perspective on happiness and personal growth.

How do you manage loss? Or navigate endings? Can we avoid falling into despair when confronted with grief? In this episode, Valeria explores her own responses to difficult emotions. She talks with fashion designer and podcast host Whitney Port and trauma psychotherapist Hilary Jacobs Hendel about coping with endings. Join the conversation to learn more about the complex ways our minds and our bodies respond to change, loss, and grief. You can find Whitney Port on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok, and Hilary Jacobs Hendel on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Crown Affair. Get 20% off you Crown Affair order when you enter code VALERIA20 at checkout. That’s crownaffair.com using the code VALERIA20 to get 20% off your entire order!Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media.Producer: Lizzie Stewart Associate Producer: Emily KrumbergerSupervising Producer: Enna Garkusha Executive Producer: Michelle KhouriScript written by: William CagleScript editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica OlivierMixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-CurtisSession engineering: DonTaé Hodge. Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you feel like you lost a part of yourself when you became a parent? Valeria knows exactly how you feel. In this episode, she welcomes actress and The Honest Company founder Jessica Alba to have a conversation about motherhood, the compromises we make for our children, and how to prioritize yourself while still remaining present as a parent. Valeria shares her stories of feeling guilty when she couldn’t be as accessible to her son as he wanted and learning not to over identify with the role of mother. She listens to Jessica’s take on how to tune into yourself and why she finally felt a sense of home after having kids. You can find Jessica Alba on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok.This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Starface. Check them out online at Starface.World in the US, UK and Canada, and save 15% on your next order with Build Your Own Bundle. Just add two or more products to your cart and your 15% discount will apply automatically at checkout.Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media.Producer: Lizzie Stewart Associate Producer: Emily KrumbergerSupervising Producer: Enna Garkusha Executive Producer: Michelle KhouriScript written by: Ellie KatzScript editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica OlivierMixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-CurtisSession engineering: DonTaé Hodge. Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever failed at something that you really wanted to work out? Does the fear of falling short ever hold you back? What if you do have success but it doesn't make you feel satisfied? In this episode Valeria opens up about her own entrepreneurial disappointments, learning through mistakes, and her relationship to success. She hears from model and Saltair co-founder Iskra Lawrence and YouTube star and filmmaker Elle Mills about the importance of failure and trusting your value throughout career ups and downs. Tune in to hear their advice about redefining achievement, developing healthy boundaries with public attention, and moving forward.Find Iskra Lawrence on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok and find Elle Mills on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok.This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Sakara. Get 25% off your first order of 100% plant-based, organic ready-to-go meals when you go to Sakara.com/VALERIA or enter code VALERIA at checkout. Sakara. Feed Your Spirit.Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media.Producer: Lizzie Stewart Associate Producer: Emily KrumbergerSupervising Producer: Enna Garkusha Executive Producer: Michelle KhouriScript written by: Isabel Moncloa Daly  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica OlivierMixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-CurtisSession engineering: DonTaé Hodge. Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do soulmates really exist? Do we choose our partners or is it fate? Valeria explores this topic with her husband of ten years, Gary Lipovetsky. To Valeria, Gary is more than her spouse. He’s her business partner, her co-parent, and the love of her life. But neither Gary nor Valeria are sure that they’re actually soulmates! Join the conversation to hear this couple’s journey from first kiss to kids, how their upbringings shaped their views on relationships, and how parenthood altered their bond.Find Gary on Instagram.This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Joe Fresh. Get 25% off their entire website spanning apparel, accessories, and footwear when you use the code Valeria25 at checkout. Fresh Style. Fresh Price. Joe Fresh.This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Covergirl. Check out their entire catalog of clean, cruelty-free beauty, including their brand-new color correcting serums, on Amazon. Easy, Breezy, Beautiful. Covergirl.Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media.Producer: Lizzie Stewart Associate Producer: Emily KrumbergerSupervising Producer: Enna Garkusha Executive Producer: Michelle KhouriScript written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica OlivierMixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-CurtisSession engineering: DonTaé Hodge. Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok. Explicit: NScheduled?: NLink to FINAL cut: Midroll (00:00.000):Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media.Producer: Lizzie Stewart Associate Producer: Emily KrumbergerSupervising Producer: Enna Garkusha Executive Producer: Michelle KhouriScript written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica OlivierMixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-CurtisSession engineering: DonTaé Hodge. Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex educator Shan Boodram and author Dr. Emily Nagoski discuss sensuality vs. sex, misconceptions about sexual attraction, brain chemistry of arousal, and creating satisfaction in bed. They explore self-love during pregnancy, mindful practices for sensuality, and embracing authentic intimacy.