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Welcome to "Not Alone," a podcast where we dive deep into the stories that shape us. Hosted by Valeria Lipovetsky, this space is dedicated to revealing the raw, often unspoken challenges faced by women from all walks of life. Each episode invites you to listen to heartfelt conversations with inspiring guests who open up about their personal battles, breakthroughs, and the lessons learned along the way.
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Toni Garrn: Find Your Purpose
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This week, Valeria is joined by her good friend and supermodel, Toni Garrn. Together, they explore the depths of Toni's journey, from her early days in the modeling world to her current impactful role as a philanthropist. Valeria and Toni chat all things saturn return, turning 30, divorce, finding a balance between work and motherhood, and about how to find a greater purpose in life through acts of service for others.
Toni Garrn is an internationally successful supermodel, actress, philanthropist – and entrepreneur. Since the age of 15, Garrn has regularly appeared in front of the camera for well-known luxury brands. In her mid-20s, she founded the Toni Garrn Foundation, which supports educational initiatives for girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa. Together with local partners in Ghana, Uganda and Burundi, the organization provides educational opportunities to more than 650 girls annually.
This year, Garrn also became a social entrepreneur: She founded SUPER FLEA MARKET, a platform for pre-loved celebrity fashion where every sale supports a network of social and environmental justice initiatives. superfleamarket.org will go live in May 2024.
You can find Toni on:
https://www.instagram.com/tonigarrn/
https://www.instagram.com/super_fleamarket/
https://www.superfleamarket.org
https://tonigarrnfoundation.org/
Valeria is on:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:31 How did Toni get discovered as a model?
04:27 What made Toni stay in the industry
05:56 “Modeling never became my identity…”
07:14 Prioritizing meaningful connections
10:02 Juggling motherhood, career, and guilt
13:30 A Victoria’s Secret model’s routine
17:41 Getting into philanthropy
22:03 The authenticity of model activism
24:25 Philanthropy projects in Africa
28:16 Transparency and trust
31:47 Sponsoring other children
35:44 The joy of giving
38:19 Super Flea Market
42:24 The people behind the Toni Garrn Foundation
43:27 Toni outside of modeling and activism
44:59 Lessons from Saturn return
49:12 Finding fulfillment in acts of service
50:46 Making a difference where it's needed most
52:15 The importance of having fun
53:46 Toni’s reflection on the future
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Unleashing Wealth: How to Invest and Get Rich with Codie Sanchez
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Today, Valeria welcomes the dynamic Codie Sanchez. Valeria and Codie explore the nonlinear paths of our lives and the importance of maintaining curiosity as a tool for continuous learning. The two tap on conventional wisdom with discussions on the myths of working smarter versus harder and debunk the idea that you can get paid for being lazy. The conversations also cover various topics such as the impact of what we consume online, the dynamics of the workplace, and the often misunderstood concept of toxic positivity. Codie Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, a digital media company, and Contrarian Thinking Capital, a small business holding company that is focused on bringing Main Street businesses back to the limelight.
Codie Sanchez is the Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, one of the fastest growing financial media businesses with 6 million followers and 100 million monthly views. She is also the Founder of Contrarian Thinking Capital, a venture capital firm, and Main Street Holding Company with 25+ small or, what we call, “boring businesses.” Think car washes, laundromats, property management companies etc. She is a former partner at one of the largest cannabis investment firms, where she invested in 65+ companies. Her specialty is in the roll-up, turnaround and add-on space. She built First Trust’s $1 billion+ AUM Latin America business and held leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Vanguard.
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Codie is on:
https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez
https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez
https://www.youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT
https://twitter.com/Codie_Sanchez
Valeria is on:
https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
02:48 Our path isn’t linear
05:26 Curiosity is a skill
06:16 Myth: Work smarter not harder
10:39 What do we consume most online?
12:17 Getting paid to be lazy
14:57 The Sexy-Boring matrix
16:27 Unhappy working employee
21:34 How do you grow your network
23:40 People aren’t happier
26:53 Toxic positivity
27:26 How do you define success?
30:35 Your problems shrink as time passes
34:47 Money is a cruel mistress
36:43 This isn’t how you get rich
38:19 Contrarian Thinking
39:13 Running a business is hard
40:28 How the rich get rich
43:32 You gotta work hard for it
46:04 Women equally competing with men
47:42 Women empowerment
50:43 Sharing your success
53:07 Having conversations with yourself
47:17 Think about what you post
53:53 What’s wrong with judgment?
56:43 MBAs are useless?
59:39 The future of education
01:04:45 Navigating your feminine/masculine energy
01:07:46 If you’re going to work with your partner
01:10:52 Do you have a big ego?
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Rediscovering Me: Heidi D’Amelio on Navigating Family Drama
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In today’s episode, Valeria is joined by none other than, Heidi D’Amelio! Together, Valeria and Hedid chat all about motherhood, their family’s rise to fame, dealing with online hate, and overcoming marriage struggles. The pair also dive into what it means to find yourself again after motherhood and letting your children be free and live their own lives. Join Valeria and Heidi for a raw, emotional conversation all about personal identity, growing through life’s seasons, and being selfish in a positive way.
Heidi D’Amelio, is best known as mom to Dixie and Charli, two of the most popular names in social media today. In 2019, Heidi’s youngest daughter Charli started posting dances on the popular app Tik Tok and literally overnight became the most followed name on the platform. Heidi’s dedication to being a present but not overbearing mom has grown her own following of over 10 million and growing.The family currently has a combined following of over 300 million.
Heidi recently competed on season 31 of Dancing with the Stars alongside pro, Artem Chigvintsev on top of being a full-time mom and overseeing her family’s demanding schedules. Heidi continues to pursue her passions which include health and wellness, fitness, and philanthropy. Balancing personal and work life and ensuring the internet is a safe place, not only for her daughters but for other teens, is always her main priority.
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Heidi is on:
https://www.tiktok.com/@heididamelio
https://www.youtube.com/c/Heididamelio
https://www.instagram.com/heididamelio/
Valeria is on:
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Moving to LA
02:57 Importance of maternal wisdom
09:31 Being a mom of two famous teenagers
13:35 Finding yourself at 52
19:12 Dealing with negative comments
23:41 How 'Dancing With the Stars' tested Heidi’s family
31:21 Creating a kinder connection in marriage
34:40 Family therapy and public scrutiny
38:55 The importance of family unity in Hollywood
41:03 Becoming public figures as a family
47:22 Cancel culture
51:19 Longevity and staying relevant
56:23 How family keeps us grounded
58:23 D’Amelio family behind the cameras
1:00:37 Parenting in the social media era
1:09:31 Who is Heidi?
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Mandy Moore: Unfiltered Reflections on Fame, Love and Resilience
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Today, Valeria is joined by none other than the iconic Mandy Moore. From 2000s pop Idol and teen movie star to the blockbuster successes of Tangled and This is Us: Mandy Moore has already led an illustrious 20-year career and left her mark on the world. But she’s not done yet! There is so much more that Mandy has to explore and offer, and she and Valeria chat all about it. Together they explore what it was like to rise to fame without the influence of social media, reflect on motherhood, how to balance family life with a demanding career, and the importance of community. Plus, they take a behind-the-scenes look into the iconic It’s Totally Raining Teens Vanity Fair cover, and how Mandy is, now more than ever, leaning into her friendship with Hilary Duff.
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Mandy is on:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvbNxQSM_QlI9_jou2uhrw
Valeria is on:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA
https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
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What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:59 One of the most unproblematic celebrity
04:29 What’s it like without social media in the 90s
06:33 Online presence plays a role in getting casted
08:25 This is Us in seven years
11:18 We are stronger than we give credit for
12:47 What kind of mother are you going to be?
16:41 Losing patience
18:34 Seeing an older version of you
21:13 Have you lost yourself in a character you played?
23:13 Are you struggling with aging?
25:01 What are you looking forward to turning 40?
26:48 Growing together through the years
30:08 Having an unhealthy relationship with yourself
35:16 How did I find myself?
38:49 Regretting something you consciously let go of
40:39 I feel the best version of myself right now
42:00 Having support is everything
44:51 Raising a newborn and being a working mom
46:34 Cultivating a support system
48:20 Vanity Fair cover with Hilary Duff
49:49 A lot of drama during the Vanity Fair shoot
50:49 The Boar’s Nest
53:42 Career longevity
54:33 Future career endeavors
55:52 Books that inspired you
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Ronda Rousey: Exposing the Dark Side of Women In Sports
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Today, Valeria is joined by the one and only Ronda Rousey. Uncensored and finally speaking her truth, Ronda Rousey is in a new era of her life, moving on from and exposing the UFC and WWE. Ronda also opens up about the dark time in her life after losing her fight with Holly Holms, the abusive dynamics between coach and athlete, and how motherhood has changed her for the better. Join Valeria and Ronda as they dive deep into self-ownership and authenticity, particularly in the face of public demonization and personal tragedy.
Ronda completely transformed the world of martial arts, most notably, through her record-setting career as the UFC’s first and most dominant female fighter. She was the first woman inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, in 2018, the same year she exploded onto the WWE scene. During her time in WWE, she held the Raw, Smackdown, and multiple tag team titles. Ronda is also a New York Times bestselling author and an actress.
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Ronda is on:
https://www.instagram.com/rondarousey
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKKbnaWUi04RpY1M0yBidBw
What We Talked About:
00:00 Intro
01:42 Owning your narrative
04:13 Demonized by the world
05:47 It became our fight
07:25 My own personal tragedy
10:39 Be everything to everyone
14:09 “People thought I was making excuses.”
15:22 Your health against your career
16:45 “I knew I did it, that's what matters.”
18:40 Getting caught up with fame
22:17 The champions burden
25:47 Disadvantages of being a woman in MMA
29:53 Finding opportunity in anything
34:15 When did you figure out your purpose?
36:08 Everyone gets a medal
38:51 Functioning as a fraction of yourself
41:35 Getting into depression and grief
46:41 How WWE helped me
48:43 You had to figure it out
50:06 The coach-athlete relationship
54:08 Boundary between pushing for excellence and abuse
56:31 Have you done therapy?
58:17 Self awareness
01:00:36 Enjoying the process
01:04:01 Regenerative farming
01:07:42 Motherhood is humbling
01:11:33 Baby name meaning
01:12:37 The biggest lesson learned
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Dancing Through Loss: Allison Holker is Learning To Forgive and Move Forward
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Today, Valeria welcomes Allison Holker to Not Alone. Since the passing of her husband Stephen (better known to the world as tWitch), Allison has been on the road to healing, self-discovery, and self-love. Together, Allison and Valeria talk about the power of faith and the comfort it provides, parenting your children through grief, how to have a successful and loving relationship with your teens, and the problem with toxic positivity. Allison Holker is a dancer and choreographer who got her start on Season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance. From there she joined SYTYCD as an All-Star in later seasons, danced as a pro on Dancing With The Stars, hosted Disney’s Fairytale Weddings, and is now a judge on So You Think You Can Dance for Season 18. She is the mother of 3 beautiful children and is an author now as well.
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Allison is on:
https://www.instagram.com/allisonholker
https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonholkerboss
https://www.facebook.com/holkerallison/
Valeria is on:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky
Not Alone Podcast
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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Customer Reviews
Love the depth and the variety of the topics!
I am truly inspired by Valeria’s insightful questions to her guests (the selection of guests is amazing btw). I just listened to the episode with Sara Kuburic (Millennial Therapist), and I have learned so much, both from Sara as an expert and from Valeria, who masterfully led the discussion and asked insightful questions. Valeria’s ability to ask an open-ended questions and actively listen to what her guests have to say is probably my most favourite part of the podcast. Thank you for the podcast and for making more people feel Not Alone ❤️
Relatable, original and simple
Love this honest conversation about life journey, changes, pivots. especially from someone who isn’t preaching, but rather opens the door to leaning into the unknown journey.
Relatable & Inspiring
I’ve followed Valeria for a while because of her fun and creative Instagram presence. Her podcast is so much more; it’s intelligent, thoughtful and relatable for all women. A few episodes actually made me feel less alone! Highly recommend