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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Devon Lee Carlson joins us to talk Wildflower, working with family, and her life behind the scenes.

From discovering her love of fashion at an early age, Devon recounts her first fashion shows and what it’s actually like to be invited to fashion week. 

We also talk about navigating breakups in the public eye and seeing reminders of your ex on(and off)line. 

0:00 Devon Lee Interview begins

0:58 This or That game

5:26 Who is Devon Lee Carlson

7:15 Collabs + current projects

9:11 Saying yes and when to reset

14:18 Things we’ve learned from our grandma’s

17:00 Carter’s “Birthgay” party

21:08 The start of Wildflower and working with your family

30:33 The evolution of Devon & Sydney

37:25 Falling in love with fashion + Devon’s first show

43:50 Breakups in the public eye 

51:57 Stas & Vic’s strengths 

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Our launch party - the planning, the glam, the guest list, and what really happens when you throw something in LA.

From early morning extensions to custom drinks, merch details, and curating the perfect room, we’re breaking down how it all came together and who showed up. Who stayed. Who surprised us. And whether there was any drama (obviously).

We’re also talking LA nightlife now vs. 5–10 years ago, clubs vs. house parties, and the kind of vibe that actually makes a night feel iconic.

00:00 Launch party recap begins

03:12 How the planning + guest list came together

06:45 8AM glam emergency (extensions saga)

10:30 Merch, custom drinks & party details

14:55 Who showed up + who stayed late

19:40 Was there drama?

23:15 Partying in LA: then vs. now

29:05 Vic’s infamous “ran into glass” story

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We watched Wuthering Heights… and it emotionally destroyed us.

What started as a casual movie night quickly turned into a spiral about heartbreak, toxic love, and abandonment. Stas and Vic unpack the movie, the red flags we ignore when we’re in love, and why some relationships feel like they ruin you in the best and worst ways.

They talk past relationships, breakup grief, and whether soulmates are real - or just really intense trauma bonds.

00:00 Welcome back + why Wuthering Heights emotionally destroyed us

01:09 Leaving the theater in a full heartbreak spiral

02:12 Why breakups feel like real grief

05:37 Was their relationship actually toxic?

09:30 Why we stay in relationships that hurt us

12:45 Being drawn to emotionally unavailable people

15:10 When love feels obsessive or all-consuming

19:01 Red flags we ignored in past relationships

20:56 Being “toxica” in relationships

24:00 Jealousy, insecurity, and relationship baggage

27:00 Are soulmates real or just trauma bonds?

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It was only a matter of time… Welcome to the new era of Better Half with Stas & Vic.

After six months of plotting, Pinterest spirals, and a full set makeover (yes, the tiger couch… yes, the pink curtain), Victoria is officially your new co-host. Yin & yang. Type A & Type B. Blue eyes & brown eyes. Same brain, different fonts.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – We’re back… and introducing Vic (properly this time)
• 07:42 – How we accidentally spend 5 hours a day on FaceTime
• 15:18 – Rapid fire: Who’s more likely to…
• 22:55 – Our first core memories of each other 
• 31:40 – Super Bowl chaos & Vic’s unfiltered take on Bad Bunny
• 40:12 – Social anxiety, relationships & why you should never dim yourself

This is your safe space. Your group chat. Your big sister energy. We’re so excited you’re here!

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