Not Alone

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro
01:39 We found bringing people in so enjoyable
03:00 Letting go of trying to control everything
04:24 There are a lot of hard days
08:46 God doesn’t give you things you can’t handle
09:56 What were you fearful of?
11:15 Forgiveness
12:58 How do you talk to your kids?
15:23 Growing up together with your child
17:00 Let your kids speak and thrive
21:43 Loving myself for the first time
24:22 Can you still love yourself on a sh*tty day?
28:31 Faith and religion
33:07 How much to give and keep for yourself
37:09 Toxic positivity
41:00 Share your emotions in a safe place
44:00 Learning how to use your voice
45:53 I no longer care what people think
47:15 Choosing not to show my vulnerability
53:55 How to teach children about the world outside social media
55:58 Expressing opinions and virality
57:53 So You Think You Can Dance
59:34 Being a judge at SYTYCD
01:01:21 Are you ready to move forward?

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How to Save Your Marriage: Working with My Husband & Hiring a CEO Mar 19, 2024

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Join us on this week’s episode of the Not Alone Podcast as we delve into our journey of building a global influencer empire. Rachel Ostro, CEO of Valeria Inc, joins hosts Gary Lipovetsky and Valeria Lipovetsky, and together they unravel the remarkable tale of how they forged Valeria Inc into a powerhouse in the influencer marketing realm. Boasting an audience of over 6.5 million across four social platforms, working with thousands of partners, and generating a staggering revenue of over 13 million dollars, their story is one of determination, collaboration, and innovation.

Tune in as Rachel, Gary, and Valeria share their insights into what makes the creator economy tick, revealing the pulse of a rapidly evolving industry. Discover how the creator economy is set to skyrocket, with projections indicating exponential growth in the coming years. Join us for an inspiring conversation that unveils the secrets behind their success and offers a glimpse into the exciting future of influencer marketing.

If you want to learn more about how you can create, monetize and grow on your own creator journey join our new community, Creator Method, launching in spring 2024. Follow @creator.method for more information.

You can find both Gary and Rachel on Instagram!

Gary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/

Rachel Ostro: https://www.instagram.com/rachostro/

Valeria is on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

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

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What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro
00:56 Welcome, Rachel Wexler!
02:08 Why Valeria Inc. needed a CEO
05:42 Who is Rachel and why is she leading Valeria Inc.?
13:26 A team of visionaries
15:32 Some positives that came out from the pandemic
20:04 Different strengths and skill sets
23:51 Going through major life changes as a team
29:01 The stigma of career women after having kids
32:12 Growth can mean so many different things
36:04 What do you do for a living?
38:58 Why don’t you sign on more talent?
40:39 What is the team’s biggest win?
45:47 Future plans, online education, creator economy
50:10 The economic impact of successful influencers
56:28 Scaling your long-term goals
59:10 What is Valeria like?
01:01:44 What are the biggest hurdles for creators?
01:08:10 Challenges come everyday
01:13:01 Why is the podcast called Not Alone?
01:16:15 Gary’s punctuation problem

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Teen Moms & Daddy Issues: Getting to Know the REAL Jasmine Tookes Mar 12, 2024

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This episode of Not Alone is brought to you by Home Chef. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/VALERIA *Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.

Today, Valeria sits down with Jasmine Tookes. Best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel, Jasmine is now a co-founder of the activewear brand Joja, an ambassador for numerous luxury brands, and a new mother. We all know Jasmine Tookes - but we don’t REALLY know her. In this episode, Valeria and Jasmine open up about being the products of resilient young single moms, the harsh realities of their early modeling careers, and why building a clothing brand is not for the faint of heart. Jasmine, also vulnerable, opens up about how she maintains balance between her career and motherhood, her views on the creator economy, and her aspirations for her brand and personal life.

You can find Jasmine on:

https://joja.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC613sjXVOaDPBoH5xFeqDYQ

https://twitter.com/jastookes

Valeria is on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

https://www.instagram.com/chrisellelim/

What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro
00:40 Who is Jasmine Tookes
01:19 The ultimate goal was to become a model
03:09 Raised to be tough by a single mom
06:04 You gotta do all on your own
07:06 What kept you going?
09:08 You can succeed in whatever you want to do
10:04 JoJa - combining fitness and fashion
12:30 “I’ve worn so many hats building the business.”
14:54 Business aspirations for the brand
16:08 Lessons learned as a new mother
18:07 “I try to not be hard on myself.”
20:11 How do you see yourself as a parent?
21:36 Growing up with two mother figures
22:42 Do you have daddy issues?
26:05 When your stylist is your own mother
27:48 How do you present yourself on social media?
30:06 “I will always be a model.”
31:48 People love to learn what you wear
33:49 How much are you willing to share online?
35:44 How do you recuperate from traveling too much?
37:10 What keeps you busy these days?
39:37 “Work hard, play harder.”

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My Divorce Story: Chriselle Lim’s Lonely Marriage and Self-Discovery Journey Mar 05, 2024

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This week, Valeria is joined by the iconic Chriselle Lim, an OG fashion and lifestyle influencer, entrepreneur, and content creator. The shock of Chriselle’s divorce came after years of her sharing her picturesque seeming family & relationship online - her journey is a true testament to the fact that women continue to suffer in silence in toxic relationships. What you see on the outside is so different from what’s happening inside a marriage. Chriselle is blazing the trail for changing that narrative, breaking down the stigma around divorce and failed relationships, and giving hope to those who are struggling on their own. Valeria and her sit down and chat all about Chriselle’s self-discovery journey throughout and after her divorce, the internal shame that comes with learning to love again, and how they are planning to raise resilient children through positive feminine and masculine role models.

You can find Chriselle on:

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisellelim

https://www.instagram.com/phlur/?hl=en

Valeria is on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

https://www.instagram.com/joannaknix/

What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro
00:42 Self-discovery after divorce
03:47 Feeling alone in a marriage
06:45 The reality of young marriage
10:28 Prenups and partnership
13:25 Embracing change in relationships
16:42 Redefining masculinity and femininity
20:25 Rediscovering joy and feminine energy after divorce
25:58 Present parenting
29:34 Building a solid co-parenting relationship
37:18 Why Chriselle shared her divorce journey
40:48 Letting go of past self
44:40 Finding strength in vulnerability
48:35 Celebrating life after divorce
50:41 Setting boundaries in the world of social media
1:00:57 Overcoming relationship trauma and trusting again
1:03:34 “You don’t need marriage…”
1:12:07 Who is Chriselle now?

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The Unfiltered Journey to a $320 Million Sale with World-Class Entrepreneur Joanna Griffiths Feb 27, 2024

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This week, Valeria is joined by one of fashion’s most successful entrepreneurs: Joanna Griffiths. Joanna Griffiths is the Founder and President of Knix and Kt by Knix, the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brands reinventing intimates for real life. Since launching the company in 2013, Joanna has built Knix into one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands globally and is lauded as the pioneer of the leakproof/period underwear marketplace. Joanna broke the Canadian record for the largest publicly disclosed sale of a private company by a female founder in 2022 through the sale of Knix for$320 Million Dollars.

In this episode, Joanna and Valeria share their insights on evolving work perspectives after motherhood, the challenges of integrating work and personal aspirations, and the transformative power found within uncomfortable opportunities.

You can find Joanna on:

https://knix.ca/

http://bit.ly/3v93QiF

https://www.knixteen.ca/products/some-periods-a-first-book-about-periods

Valeria is on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

https://www.instagram.com/morganstewart

What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro
00:20 Self-identity
02:41 Identity after motherhood
05:19 How time can affect perspectives, self-care, and priorities
08:03 A mother’s role in work and life
13:17 Multiple identities of an entrepreneurial women
15:12 Expectations on female entrepreneurs
17:07 Self-discovery through uncomfortable opportunities
22:21 Embracing self-accomplishments
23:53 Starting over and rising above the challenges
27:11 Work-life integration
28:46 Finding Balance Between 0 and a 100
32:09 Finding calm within the chaos
35:03 Evolving from ego-driven motivations
42:38 Life After Birth
46:14 Navigating the fourth trimester
48:58 The power of storytelling
52:02 Self-worth and self-esteem

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Style Icon Morgan Stewart McGraw Reveals All: A Deep Dive into Fashion, Struggle & Resilience Feb 20, 2024

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This week, join Valeria and Morgan Stewart McGraw for a conversation that is a rollercoaster of emotions. Morgan gained prominence for her role as one of the main cast members on the reality TV show "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills," then went on to have a successful stint as a host of Daily Pop, Nightly Pop, and Necessary Realness for the E! network.

In this episode, Morgan and Valeria speak on pregnancy and birth's lasting impact on your body, the realities of fashion entrepreneurship, how to find friends in your 30s, coping with the recent loss of Morgan's father, and more. Inspired by Morgan’s tagline: "For the girl creating her own future," embark on a journey of empowerment and self-discovery with her and Valeria. It's a rallying cry for young women everywhere to seize control of their destinies and forge ahead with grace and humor. Whether it's in the world of fashion, motherhood, or personal growth, the key lies in harnessing one's innate gifts.

You can find Morgan on:

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

https://rengglistudio.com/

Valeria is on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

https://www.drshefali.com/

What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro

01:26 Morgan's start on the Rich Kids of Beverly Hills

03:51 “I want to be successful at what I’m naturally good at.”

05:32 Getting her first 10k followers

08:27 Setting up fashion trends

09:02 “For the girl creating her own future”

10:37 Learning to love your current and younger self

11:12 Marriage and parenting

14:44 The impact pregnancy, birth, and motherhood has on your body

17:19 Founding Renggli

20:22 Give some space to other people

24:26 Friendship shifts and people relationships

28:07 Necessary Realness | E! News

30:19 It’s time for TV shows again

31:45 Going through loss and grief

37:36 Life lessons learn from losing a loved one

43:21 Having a Swiss mom

45:38 Raising kids in the social media age

48:47 Seeing your parents growing older

49:28 Saying a hard NO when you’re not up to it

51:09 Focused more on showing the other side of you

52:18 The 2024 In’s and Out’s

53:41 Fashion tips from Morgan

56:33 Keep creating a future that you want for yourself

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Transform Your Family: Master Conscious Parenting with Child Expert Dr. Shefali Feb 13, 2024

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This week, Valeria is joined by clinical psychologist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Dr. Shefali. Together they dive into the definition of conscious parenting, the myths and truths of the concept, the struggles of modern parenting, and the journey of radical awakening for authenticity in adulthood. Valeria also takes a vulnerable leap and shares a retrospective on the conversation with Dr. Shefali, further explaining her thoughts on conscious parenting after sitting with the idea for a few weeks. She boldly admits her mistakes as a parent, outlines the practices she uses with her own children, and details why they work (and sometimes don’t!).

Explore Dr. Shefali's latest book, "The Parenting Map," for a step-by-step guide to elevate your parent-child relationship. https://bitly.ws/3aGcT

You can find Dr. Shefali on:

https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/

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

https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShefali

Valeria is on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

https://www.instagram.com/badassboz/

What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro
00:37 Conscious parenting
02:44 Is conscious parenting being an idealist?
04:31 The struggle of modern ways of parenting
06:08 Steps to conscious parenting
07:30 Difference between gentle and conscious parenting
08:50 Conscious parenting is a lifelong process
10:53 Having one conscious parent in a family
12:44 How do we bring fear to children?
14:52 “Your child is not who you are”
16:12 Nurturing authenticity in your child
17:37 Relationship between parent’s reactions and child behavior
18:52 Radical Awakening
20:23 Reparenting your inner child
22:25 Inner revolution in adulthood
25:49 Individual growth in marriage
27:19 What is authenticity?
28:45 Find your truth

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She Lost Her Child & Husband: From Grief to Growth w/ Netflix,Uber&Apple Executive Bozoma Saint John Feb 06, 2024

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This week, Valeria is joined by former CMO at Netflix and Endeavor, and former chief brand officer at Uber, the one and only Bozoma Saint John! From the loss of her boyfriend, daughter and husband, Bozoma has lived through unimaginable loss and grief but has still been able to forge a path for herself and become her own light within the darkness.

In this episode, Valeria and Bozoma dive deep into her book, ‘The Urgent Life’, discuss how intuition plays a role in healing, using emotions like grief, anger, and regret as motivation, and what happiness really means.

Make sure to get your copy of Bozoma’s book, “The Urgent Life,” to embark on a journey of healing, courage, and embracing life's urgency. Grab your copy here: https://bitly.ws/3aThr

You can find Bozoma on:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bozoma-saint-john-0305441

https://twitter.com/badassboz

Valeria is on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA

https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodtepperberg/

What We Talked About:

00:00 Intro
01:38 Trusting your intuition
05:47 Break away from rules that don’t apply to you
10:01 The role of intuition in healing and transformation
15:30 When should you seek advice?
18:19 “There’s no mistakes in life, just delayed opportunities…”
20:34 Different types of grief
25:03 Embracing grief as a part of healing
27:50 Celebrating what could have been
30:25 How grief, anger, and regret can propel you forward
37:52 What is happiness?
39:04 Creating the light for yourself
44:17 The complicated gift of knowing the end
47:41 The Urgent Life
52:18 Navigating loss and grief with your child
59:38 Prioritizing yourself
1:04:32 Focusing on what you’re good at
1:10:29 Going beyond dreams

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Embracing Personal Evolution with Melissa Wood-Tepperberg Jan 30, 2024

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This week, Valeria is joined by Melissa Wood-Tepperberg Melissa Wood-Tepperberg! Melissa is founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast. She is a motivational speaker, meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. An innate digital entrepreneur, Melissa began filming and sharing her workouts from her living room using only an iPhone and simple tripod in 2015.

In this episode, Valeria and Melissa tackle topics surrounding self-discovery and change. They touch on Melissa’s journey to finding herself, tips on how to discover yourself while you’re in a relationship, and finding courage to accept and embrace your inner and outer transformations.

You can find Melissa on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law

https://melissawoodhealth.com/

https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodhealth/

https://www.tiktok.com/@melissawoodhealth?lang=en

Valeria is on:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA