In this episode of The BASIC Show, stand-up comedian Tara Cannistraci joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share her journey from Bronx roots and Italian heritage to becoming a touring comic with a viral online following. With a background in counseling, Tara brings empathy and sharp instincts to the stage, showing that comedy can be both hilarious and healing.

From unfiltered stories about marriage and self-worth to insights on hecklers, social media hate, and the responsibility comedians carry — Tara opens up with honesty, humor, and heart.

You’ll learn:

·       Why comedians feel a responsibility to help audiences escape and heal through laughter

·       How Tara built her career from New York clubs to national tours in Tulsa, Atlanta, and beyond

·       The role empathy and intuition play in connecting with people on and off stage

·       Why self-respect (even in sweatpants) changes how the world treats you

·       What marriage has taught her about compromise, confidence, and being truly seen

·       How to turn pain, family struggles, and vulnerability into comedy that resonates

This episode blends unfiltered comedy, life lessons, and empowering conversation about resilience, relationships, and self-respect.

🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine.
📍 Recorded at The Maybourne Beverly Hills

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In this inspiring episode of The BASIC Show, former First Lady of Florida and emerging documentary filmmaker Carole Crist joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share her mission with Rejuvenation Nation — a passion project uniting farmers, innovators, and changemakers to heal our soil, restore balance to nature, and create a healthier food system for future generations.

From her advocacy for regenerative agriculture to her candid insights on love, independence, and dating in your 50s, Carole opens up with honesty and wisdom about both saving the planet and navigating modern relationships.

You’ll discover:
 🌱 Why soil health is directly connected to human health
 🌍 How regenerative farming can fight the carbon crisis
 👑 Why Carole calls legendary farmer Steve Groff the “Elvis of Agriculture”
 🍴 How chefs and entrepreneurs like Zach Erdem are embracing local farmers
 💫 The importance of friendship, independence, and “walking alone” as a woman
 ❤️ Why commitment doesn’t mean giving up your freedom — and what true partnership looks like today

This episode is equal parts environmental wake-up call and empowering conversation about love, resilience, and building a life aligned with your values.

🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta, Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine.
📍 Recorded at: The Maybourne Beverly Hills
🔗 Guest: @carolecristclc | Learn more: rejuvenationnation.com

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In this powerful and inspiring episode of The BASIC Show, award-winning director, producer, and creative visionary Tyler-Marie Evans joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share her journey of breaking barriers, leading with vision, and telling stories that matter.

From indie sets to high-profile productions, Tyler opens up about navigating a male-dominated industry, staying true to her creative voice, and using film as a platform for social impact. She reveals the sacrifices, mindset shifts, and pivotal moments that shaped her into the filmmaker she is today — and offers valuable advice for the next generation of women behind the camera.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🎬 How Tyler went from indie projects to directing major productions
💡 Opportunities and challenges for women in film in 2025
🤝 How to build a trusted creative team and lead with vision
📖 Why authentic storytelling is the most powerful cinematic tool
🧠 Mindset strategies for overcoming rejection and industry barriers
🎯 Balancing creative passion with business strategy in filmmaking
🌍 Addressing social issues through storytelling
❤️ Actionable advice for young female creatives in media
📱 Navigating streaming, marketing, and audience engagement in today’s film world

Whether you’re a filmmaker, storyteller, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is a masterclass in perseverance, leadership, and creating art that resonates.

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📍 Recorded at: The Maybourne Beverly Hills
 🎙️ Hosted by Viktorija Pashuta – Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The BASIC Show, international model and rising actor Chase Mattson joins host Viktorija Pashuta to share his journey from being scouted at Hollister to building a thriving career in fashion and entertainment — all while raising four kids and putting family first.

From the runway to the cockpit, Chase opens up about the truth of life as a male model, his transition into acting, the dream of becoming a pilot, and the importance of trust, boundaries, and balance in the spotlight. He reveals how he navigates uncomfortable casting moments, keeps his marriage strong, and protects his children’s privacy in the age of social media.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Chase was discovered at 17 and built his modeling career
• The “bro split” workout routine that transformed his physique
• His journey toward earning a pilot’s license and the challenges along the way
• Acting vs. modeling — and the roles that excite him most
• Why confidence is the secret weapon for creatives
• Parenting lessons from raising three daughters and a baby boy
• Setting boundaries in modeling to protect your image and integrity
• Balancing public life, social media, and family privacy

Whether you’re in fashion, film, or pursuing your own creative dream, this episode is a masterclass in humility, resilience, and choosing what matters most.

🎧 Listen now and follow the show for new episodes every Wednesday!

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📍 Recorded at: The Maybourne Beverly Hills
🎙️ Hosted by Viktorija Pashuta, Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine

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In this eye-opening episode of The BASIC Show, beauty executive and certified financial educator Anna Manukyan breaks down the essential money moves every freelancer, creative, and beauty professional needs to make — from investing smarter to protecting your future with the right insurance.

Host Viktorija Pashuta dives deep with Anna on how to overcome financial fear, plan for retirement (even in your 40s), and create generational wealth — even if you’re living paycheck to paycheck.

You’ll learn:

💸 Why you can’t retire just by saving — you must invest
👩‍🎤 How freelancers can legally pay their kids and write off $12,000/year
📈 The easiest low-risk ways to start investing today
👶 How to build a million-dollar portfolio for your children
🛡️ The 3 types of insurance every creative needs to protect their income
💡 The mindset shift that will change your relationship with money forever

Whether you're a hairstylist, makeup artist, designer, or any kind of self-employed creative — this is the financial education you should’ve gotten in school.

🎧 Listen now and follow the show for new episodes every Wednesday!

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Instagram: @amanukyan
• Anna’s Financial Course: Beautiful Wealth Academy
• Recommended App: Compounder
• Brokerage Accounts: Vanguard, Robinhood, Fidelity, E-Trade

🎙️ Hosted by Viktorija Pashuta, Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine
📍 Recorded at The Maybourne Beverly Hills

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What does it mean to be powerful in today’s world? In this gripping episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with fitness icon, entrepreneur, and thought leader Mike Rashid for a raw and deeply philosophical conversation on discipline, spiritual alignment, mental mastery, and breaking free from societal systems.

Mike shares:

🧠 How breathwork and mindfulness can dissolve anxiety
 🥊 Lessons from boxing that shaped his life philosophy
 📈 The rise of his supplement empire and the truth about "clean" living
 🍄 How functional mushrooms transformed pre-workouts
 🚫 Why most people are trapped in the matrix—and how to break free
 📚 His journey from fugitive to author and thought leader
 💬 The real meaning of masculinity, leadership, and legacy in 2025

From street survival to spiritual evolution, this episode is a masterclass in reclaiming your life—mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially.

👉 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and leave a review — it truly helps spread these incredible stories to more listeners.

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From 35,000 feet in the air to millions of views online — Shima Katouzian’s journey is anything but ordinary.

In this deeply personal episode of The BASIC Show, Shima (@sheemoma) opens up to host Viktorija Pashuta about her unexpected career path: how she went from being a flight attendant in her early 20s to building BODO MAKEUP, becoming a viral influencer, and redefining beauty on her own terms.

Shima shares the real story behind the glam:

·       How she transitioned from aviation to entrepreneurship

·       Building a beauty brand from scratch in a crowded market

·       Life behind the filters as a digital creator

·       The power of authenticity, faith, and trusting your timing

·       What she’s learned about confidence, femininity, and staying grounded online

This episode is a must-listen for beauty lovers, aspiring creators, and anyone on the edge of reinvention.

👉 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and leave a review — it truly helps spread these incredible stories to more listeners.

🎙 Hosted by Viktorija Pashuta, award-winning fashion photographer & Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine.

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🎥 Recorded at The Maybourne Beverly Hills www.maybournebeverlyhills.com
🎵 Music by Brandon Dalo: brandondalo.com

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Suuvi — cello prodigy, Juilliard graduate, and fearless electronic music creator — shares her remarkable story of transformation. From living under crushing pressure as a child performer to using music for shadow work and deep trauma healing, Suuvi opens up like never before.

Tune in as she reveals:
 • 🎻 Life as a cello prodigy accepted into Juilliard at age 10
 • 🖤 Why she left the elite classical world to reinvent herself completely
 • 🧘‍♀️ How silent Vipassana meditation rewired her brain and ended her insomnia
 • 🎧 The neuroscience behind her new album Dark Therapy — designed to guide listeners through deep introspection
• 🔥 How she uses sound to process PTSD and catalyze radical self-discovery

Known for haunting compositions that blend classical cello with Berlin techno and ambient textures, Suuvi (@suuvimusic) is carving out a raw, genre-defying path that challenges what music — and healing — can be.

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🎙️ Meet Quentin StayFly Thrash — celebrity tailor, luxury menswear designer, and fearless style voice shaking up modern masculinity. In this exclusive interview on The BASIC Show, Quentin opens up about confidence, creativity, and the power of a perfect suit.

In this episode:

His journey from local designer to dressing Hollywood’s elite

Bold takes on men’s fashion, masculinity & personal branding

Why tailoring is more than fabric — it’s identity

How to own your story through what you wear

Behind-the-scenes stories with stars & athletes

This one’s for anyone into menswear, luxury fashion, creative hustle, or building unshakable confidence.

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🎥 Recorded at The Agency Studios: theagencystudio.com
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🎵 Music by Brandon Dalo: brandondalo.com

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Meet Maire Brandon — an elite 62-year-old natural pro bodybuilder, certified advanced personal trainer, mom of 5, and grandma of 3 who proves age is just a number. With over 40 years of professional fitness experience, Maire is still crushing it as a career athlete and strength & conditioning coach.

In this powerful episode of The BASIC Show, Maire opens up about:
Becoming a Natty Pro BB champion at 44 (still competing at 62!)
Balancing motherhood, grandmotherhood, and an elite fitness lifestyle
Secrets to longevity, natural muscle, and injury-free training after 60
Staying motivated when most people slow down
Real advice from a seasoned strength & conditioning coach you won’t get at a typical gym

Why you’ll love this episode:
Inspiring natural bodybuilding success at 60+
Honest wisdom on building strength, resilience, and fun at any age
How family, fitness, and a positive mindset can fuel each other
A fresh perspective on aging that proves it’s never too late to level up your health

👉 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and leave a review — it truly helps spread these incredible stories to more listeners.

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📲 Follow Maire: @mairemuscles
🎥 Recorded at The Agency Studios: theagencystudio.com
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💧 Fueled by Drink MyMuse: drinkmymuse.com
🎵 Music by Brandon Dalo: brandondalo.com

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