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How I Handled Trauma, Cut Out Toxic Friends & Found My Self-Worth + Boujee Bestrip Review [SOLO] Oct 30, 2023

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EP72: If there were one word to describe this episode, it would be growth. Surrounding yourself with people who want to see you win, who are uplifting and motivating, is incredibly important in the game of life. Take a minute to ask yourself the question: When you spend time with someone (maybe a friend or significant other), how does that person make you feel? We have to assess our relationships and decide whether or not they genuinely benefit us. In this vulnerable episode, I am sharing personal stories, goals, life lessons, how to grow as an individual, and how my recent Boujee Besties trip made an impact on my life. As the New Year is approaching, it is time we all take a minute to evaluate where we are and how we can continue to grow. Episode highlights: Friendships Moving schools and making new friends Life lessons in jobs Financial freedom Outgrowing friendships How you feel around certain people Girl friend groups Cutting people out of your life Adult friendships Building a community Boujee Besties trip Growing to your fullest potential Timestamps: 0:00- 1:20 | Introduction 1:20- 9:50 | Moving schools and making new friends 9:50- 15:10 | Hustling at a young age 15:10- 25:30 | Surrounding yourself with the right people 26:30- 30:00 | Boujee Besties trip 30:00- 35:00 | Hearing from the girls on the Boujee Besties trip 35:00- 37:37 | Building a community of growth CONNECT WITH KOKO: https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend https://boujeebestie.com https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

Prejuvenation, Skincare Myths, and Must-Try Treatments for The Best Skin of Your Life ft. Amy Peterson Oct 09, 2023

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EP71: In this episode of the Boujee Best Friend podcast, we are exploring the world of skincare with none other than the Skin Savant herself, Amy Peterson. With her impressive 18 years of experience in the field, Amy shares her valuable advice on creating a skincare routine, protecting your skin, and using essential skincare products. We learn about different skincare treatments like preventative botox and injections and why making informed choices is essential (and why you should not listen to everything you hear on TikTok!)

Amy's journey to success as one of Miami’s best medical aestheticians is truly inspiring, emphasizing the importance of sticking to your chosen path. If you're interested in pursuing a career in the beauty industry, Amy provides excellent guidance on how to build a successful career in this field. Join us in this episode to uncover skincare tips from an expert, navigate the ever-changing world of beauty, and discover how to stay true to yourself.

Episode highlights:

- Skincare regiments

- Protecting your skin from the sun

- Must have skincare products

- Prevention and rejuvenation

- Preventative botox

- Injections

- Teaching about skincare

- Pushing products and false marketing

- Amy’s success

- Consistency in your profession

- Being a girls girl

- Comparing yourself to others

- Negative energy from social media

- Types of skin care procedures

- Mom and entrepreneur life

- Advice to Amy’s younger self

Timestamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Introduction

2:00- 6:00 | About Amy

6:00- 9:00 | Skincare products that are a must

9:00- 11:40 | Prevention and rejuvenation

11:40- 17:30 | Injections

17:30- 22:10 | Pushing products and false marketing

22:10- 35:00 | How Amy built her career in skincare and business advice

35:00- 39:00 | Incorrect information found on social media

39:00- 47:00 | Different types of skincare procedures and preventative services

47:00- 53:30 | Being a mom and running a business

53:30- 57:00 | Advice to Amy’s younger self

CONNECT WITH AMY:

https://www.instagram.com/therealskinsavant/

https://www.tiktok.com/@theskinsavant

https://therealskinsavant.com/

https://www.skincarebyamypeterson.com/

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/iamverasmirnova/

Wedding Planning 101: Budgets, Bridal Parties, Trends, Annoying Guests, and More ft. Kellee Khalil, founder Loverly Oct 02, 2023

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EP70: Meet Kellee Khalil, the DIY goddess and wedding guru. She is the founder of Loverly, the ultimate digital wedding planning platform helping couples go from "Yes" to "I Do." Her journey embodies entrepreneurship, creativity, and the art of love. With this magical platform, Kellee is your best friend in love and weddings, delivering expert wisdom and cutting-edge technology to every couple planning their special day. Through Kellee's insights, we navigate the overwhelming world of wedding planning, delving into venue selection, how to hire a wedding planner, the allure of destination weddings, the latest trends, bridal parties, invitations, registries, and gifts, budgeting, and so much more. And don’t worry, we also cover what to do if someone wears white to your wedding and why you should NEVER be that person. This conversation is an absolute wedding planning essential. Don't miss this episode—it's time to say "I DO" to listening! Episode highlights… - About Loverly - How you should plan your wedding - Picking out the right venue - Realistic costs of having a full DIY wedding - Hiring a wedding planner - Money conversations for your wedding - Wedding trends - Social media at weddings - Bridesmaids and groomsmen - What if someone shows up to your wedding in white? - Wedding invitations - Budgeting - Registries and gifts Timestamps 0:00- 4:25 | Background 4:25- 13:00 | How to find the right wedding venue 13:00- 17:30 | Hiring a wedding planner 17:30- 24:30 | Money conversations for your wedding 24:30- 26:30 | Destination weddings 26:30- 30:30 | Wedding trends 30:30- 40:40 | Bridesmaids and wedding parties 40:40- 42:50 | What if someone shows up to your wedding in white? 42:50- 45:30 | Wedding invitations 45:30- 50:00 | Wedding registries and gifts CONNECT WITH KELLEE: https://www.tiktok.com/@loverly https://www.instagram.com/loverly/ https://www.pinterest.com/loverly/ https://www.instagram.com/kellee.khalil/ https://loverly.com/ CONNECT WITH KOKO: https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend https://boujeebestie.com https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

The Influencer World: How to Get Paid, Negotiate Deals, and Partner with Top Brands ft. my manager Brooke Donohue Sep 25, 2023

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E69: In this episode, we dive into the world of influencer management, content creation, and all of the nitty gritty that happens in the influencer universe. Join me as I sit down with my ride-or-die confidante and remarkable manager, Brooke Donohue! Brooke is part of the Hermana Agency – and the ultimate #BossBabe of influencer management. She is a superstar talent manager who knows how to navigate for her clients and stays hella organized while doing so. Her skills are unmatched, hence why she is my manager. Brooke and I are giving you the inside scoop on influencer life, navigating influencer contracts and campaigns, and pro tips on how to choose the *perfect* brands to collaborate with. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just a fan of the 'gram, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in and let us guide you toward success in the world of influencers, as both a content creator and manager. Episode highlights - About Brooke Donohue - How Brooke scouts her talent - Providing value as an influencer - Why you should sign with an agency - Building a sense of community as a content creator - Picking the right agency - Finding a manager who CARES - Brooke’s day in the life as a talent manager - Prioritizing tasks at work - Paid ad usage - Exclusivity when working with brands - What it is like to create brand campaigns - Doing research work for your campaigns - Deciding what events to attend as an influencer Timestamps 0:00- 2:00 | About Brooke 10:00- 15:40 | How Brooke scouted Koko 15:40- 28:10 | Life as an influencer and influencer manager 28:10 33:40 | Typical day for Brooke 33:40- 38:30 | Tips for looking at contracts as an influencer 38:30- 49:00 | What it looks like to create a campaign with a brand 49:00- 53:00 | Why influencers go to events 53:00- 59:49 | Questions for Koko and Brooke CONNECT WITH BROOKE: https://www.instagram.com/brookedonohue_/ https://www.instagram.com/hermana.agency/ CONNECT WITH KOKO: https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend https://boujeebestie.com https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

Only Fans, Lap Dances & Life Lessons: Inside the World of an Ex-Stripper ft. Vera Smirnova Sep 18, 2023

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E68: Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a stripper, what goes down inside the clubs, and what types of men frequent them? In this episode, I sit down with Vera Smirnova, a fashion stylist, ex-stripper, OF model, and certified baddie. Vera is here to spill the tea on the strip club industry, covering everything from the dating scene to the role of drugs and alcohol, illegal activity, the allure of the money, and the types of men you encounter.

Curious about the men who are going to strip clubs? We've got the inside scoop, plus advice for those dealing with boyfriends who can't resist a night out at the club. Vera also opens up about her dating life during her time as a stripper, sharing the complexities and trust issues that came with it. But it's not all drama and danger. Our conversation takes a reflective turn as Vera shares the invaluable life lessons and experiences she gained during her time in the industry.

So, if you've ever been curious about the world of strippers, join us for this candid and eye-opening episode of Boujee Best Friends. You won't want to miss it.

Episode highlights:

- Gogo dancing, Stripping, and Only Fans

- Why Vera became a stripper and about the industry

- Drugs and alcohol involved in this industry

- Robbery and illegal activity in strip clubs

- Experiences and life lessons from being a stripper

- Types of men in a strip club

- Vera’s dating life as a stripper

- How you can keep your sanity working in this industry

- Advice from Vera to her future daughter

- Abuse in strip clubs

- What type of men go on Only Fans

- Leaving the industry and getting sober

- Advice to Vera’s younger self

Timestamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Introduction

2:00- 10:45 | Vera’s background as a dancer and OF model

10:45- 14:50 | How to become a stripper

14:50- 17:00 | Drugs and alcohol involved in this industry

17:00- 20:00 | Robbery and illegal activity in strip clubs

20:00- 22:00 | Getting sucked into the industry

22:00- 25:20 | Types of men in strip clubs

25:20- 28:15 | Dating as a stripper

28:15- 30:00 | How you can keep your sanity working in this industry

30:00- 32:10 | Life lessons as a stripper

32:10- 35:20 | Abuse in strip clubs

35:20- 44:40 | Only Fans

44:40- 49:40 | Leaving the industry and getting sober

49:40- 51:15 | Advice to Vera’s younger self

CONNECT WITH VERA:

https://www.tiktok.com/@iamverasmirnova

https://www.youtube.com/@verasmirnova7071

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/simplifying.sam/

Becoming the Main Character of Your Life - Confidence and Self-Approval ft. Samantha Chung @simplifying.sam Sep 11, 2023

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EP67: Prepare yourself to break free from societal norms, boost your confidence, and manifest your way to a fulfilling future in this episode of Boujee Best Friend. Join me as I sit down with the one and only Samantha Chung, or "Simplifying Sam," who is a specialist in mindset and manifestation and podcast host of Spirling Higher. Sam is a guru of all things manifestation, mental clarity, and body positivity.

This episode will uncover the secrets to clearing your mind of harsh, conditioned beliefs that have been holding you back from living your best life. That’s right. You deserve to be the #MAINCHARACTER. And that is why we are listening to Sam’s empowering message.

Sam shows us the science behind changing your reality and explores the outcomes of negative and positive feedback loops. Sam offers tangible exercises that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to chase the life you've always wanted. It is time for YOU to manifest your way to a brighter future and embrace your true, authentic self. Let’s go!

Episode highlights:

- Personal experiences

- Clearing the mind of conditioned beliefs

- Manifestation

- Spiritual texts

- Challenging the ideals of what the “dream” person looks like

- Deconditioning the ideals of the perfect body

- Who you should be taking advice from

- Exclusionary perspectives

- Observing ourselves

- Feedback loops

- Changing our realities

- Adding your value to the world

- Main character vibes

- Decentering men

- Tangible exercises to seeking the life you want

- Giving yourself approval and building your confidence

- The results of the manifestation

- Advice to Sam’s younger self

Timestamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Introduction

2:00- 4:30 | Clearing the mind of conditioned beliefs and manifestation

4:30- 9:30 | Deconditioning the ideals of beauty

9:30- 14:30 | Who you should be taking advice from

14:30- 17:50 | How Sam came to her calling

17:50- 20:10 | The facts of quantum physics and manifestation

20:10- 28:50 | Achieving our dream lives and being the main character

28:50- 34:50 | Tangible exercises to seeking the life you want

34:50- 46:00 | Giving yourself approval and building your confidence

46:00- 53:45 | The results of manifestation

53:45- 56:22 | Advice to Sam’s younger self

CONNECT WITH SAM:

https://www.instagram.com/spiralinghigher/

https://www.tiktok.com/@simplifying.sam

https://www.simplifyingsam.com/

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/monica_vaswani/

Indian Family Expectations, Reality Tv & Living Life Your Way ft. Monica Vaswani, Star of 'Family Karma' on Bravo TV Sep 04, 2023

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EP66: Get ready to be dazzled by none other than the fabulous Monica Vaswani, the influential star from Bravo's Family Karma! In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of being a minority influencer and reality TV sensation. Monica shares her journey growing up as a minority, her pursuit of financial stability, and the unexpected twists that led her to the reality show stage.

Monica’s often referred to as the ‘Perfect Indian Girl’ by her community. In this episode, she candidly shares her rollercoaster journey in showbiz, from dealing with career slumps to wrestling with trolls as well as coping with her parents' divorce. And trust us, her insights on staying sane in a social-media-crazed universe are golden. But that’s not all! Monica and I are serving some piping-hot advice for aspiring influencers, from what goes into creating content to how to dish out content that's engaging and as genuine as that Insta-filter-free selfie. Join us to be enlightened, inspired, and entertained!

Episode highlights

- Growing up as a minority

- Minority influencers

- Creating financial stability

- Monica’s experience as a reality TV star

- The process of being cast for a reality TV show

- Family Karma

- Making your own reality

- Options when having children

- Freezing your eggs

- Going through a slump in your career

- Dealing with trolls

- Living in the moment

- Advice to creating content as an influencer

- Transparency in social media

- Authenticity

Time stamps

0:00- 5:10 | About Monica and growing up as a minority

5:10- 15:40 | Monica’s career journey

15:40- 21:50 | Monica’s reality TV career and how she got cast

21:50- 26:00 | Family Karma

26:00- 30:10 | Advice for women in their 30s

30:10- 35:40 | Dealing with online trolls

35:40- 42:20 | Advice for young entrepreneurs

42:20- 45:27 | Authenticity

CONNECT WITH MONICA:

https://www.tiktok.com/@monicavaswani

https://www.youtube.com/@monica_vaswani

https://www.bravotv.com/people/monica-vaswani

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/justindubinmd/

The Hard Truth about Men's Sexual Wellness - Erectile Dysfunction, Blue Balls, Viagra, Infertility ft. Dr. Justin Dubin Aug 28, 2023

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EP65: This week’s episode is an exciting one! We are talking about…Penises! Yes, you heard me right. Welcome, special guest Dr. Justin Dubin. Justin is a urologist and, dare I say, a penis expert. Justin specializes in Men’s health, specifically in male infertility and sexual medicine.

In this episode, Justin is busting (no pun intended) myths about male sexual health. Are blueballs real? Can whisky dick happen? Do pornstars use Viagra? Are micro penises real? Is sex less pleasurable after a circumcision? Do most women orgasm during penetrative sex? We are bringing this episode to BUST THESE MYTHS, EDUCATE, and provide a SAFE SPACE to talk about sex. Don’t worry. We are all experiencing these hard (pun intended) issues together.

Episode highlights

- About Justin

- Sexual Health

- Sexual health resources

- Misinformation online

- Erectile dysfunction

- Diseases that can compromise your erections

- Open communication during sex

- Males blaming women for their ED

- Pornography affecting relationships

- ED in female and male pornstars

- How to use Viagra

- Circumcision

- Why adults might get circumcised

- Penis sizes

- Micro penises

- Cysts and STDs

- Vasectomies

- Misconception about sex

Timestamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Introduction

2:00- 6:50 | About Justin Dubin

6:50- 10:25 | Resources to learn more about sexual health

10:25- 14:45 | Erectile dysfunction

14:45- 19:35 | Communication during sex

19:35- 25:20 | Male blame on relationships

25:20- 32:20 | Pornography and Viagra

32:20- 36:30 | Circumcision

36:30- 41:00 | Penis sizes

41:00- 46:35 | About the testicles

46:45- 52:00 | Cysts and STDs

52:50- 57:10 | Vasectomies

57:10- 1:02:20 | What is the biggest misconception about sex?

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN:

https://www.instagram.com/themanuppod/

https://www.themanuppod.com/

CONNECT WITH KOKO: