Boujee Best Friend with Koko Kornelija Slunjski
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Kornelija Slunjski (Koko) is known for helping women to raise their standards in all relationships, including the most important one; the one with yourself (while loving all things boujee). Luxurious in lifestyle, yet humble in character. What can you expect as a listener? A direct and honest approach when it comes to lifestyle, dating and all things female. No sugarcoating and straight to the point. The conversations people have in private, we have in public on the “Boujee Best Friend” podcast. Tune in every FRIDAY for new episodes!
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Let's Talk Money in Relationships, Who Pays For What?
In today's episode, we’re diving into the often awkward topic of money, especially when moving in with your partner. Why is it so hard to talk about finances? Many of us weren't taught about money, and there's often a lot of shame or embarrassment tied to it.
I’m not a financial professional whatsoever, but for some reason I get a lot of finance questions from my audience so decided to dive into it.
We'll discuss key conversations you need to have: how much you each make, your credit scores, budgeting, and how to split expenses. Whether you’re a 50:50 kinda person (you know my stance on that), one person covering everything, or a percentage-based approach, we’ll explore what might work best for you.
We’ll also cover the pros and cons of joint accounts, and avoiding feeling financially taken advantage of. Plus, we'll share tips on understanding each other’s spending habits and ensuring both partners feel secure.
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Beauty Treatments: The Best Investments and Biggest Wastes of Money
EP88: I'm all about beauty treatments and love trying new ones! Over the years, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the (quite literally) ugly. Some treatments are must-haves, while others are a hard pass. In this episode, I'm sharing my top beauty insights, must-do treatments, and must-buy products.
We dive into laser hair removal, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue massage, Emsculpt, Endosphères Therapy, dry brushing, and light therapy. For your face, we cover hydrafacials, Botox, fillers, threads, lasers, vampire facials, VIPeels, extractions, dermaplaning, teeth cleaning, and microneedling.
Plus, we talk about hair glosses, toners, masks, lash lifts, extensions, and brow lamination. Discover our favorite daily routines like dry brushing, exfoliating, body oil, oral care, lip scrubs, at-home dermaplaning, facemasks, and weekly gel manicures. Tune in to find out which treatments are truly worth it!
Highlights…
Hyrofacials & other facial musts
Botox and neurotoxin crash course
Freezing your wrinkles
Filler, lasers, and threading
Body treatments
Maintaining good hair
Why you don’t want to get lash extensions
Leveling up your beauty products
Beauty routines
Timestamps:
0:00- 2:00 | Intro
2:00- 7:45 | Facials, lasers, and threads
7:45- 16:20 | Freezing your wrinkles and educating you on “Botox” and fillers
16:20- 21:50 | Body treatments dos and don’ts
21:50- 25:10 | The secret to haircare
25:10- 29:10 | What to do (and not do) with your lashes, eyebrows, and nails
29:10- 34:50 | Investing in products to level up your hotness
PRODUCTS:
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Happy V: https://happyv.com/
EPISODES/ EXPERTS:
Episode 80: Become the Hottest You’ve Ever Been: Glow-Up Tips That Actually Work
Episode 71: Prejuvination, Skin Care Myths, and Must-Try Treatments for The Best Skin of Your Life ft. Amy Peterson
Episode 18: Feeling Beautiful is Your Birth Right- On Overcoming Insecurities & Believing In Yourself with Patricia Sanpedro
Happy V: Doctor Formulated Vaginal Probiotics for Women
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The Love Story Behind Bloomeffects ft. founder Kim Van Haaster
EP87: Kim Van Haaster is a beauty entrepreneur, mom, Founder and CEO of Bloomeffects. Kim had always dreamt of creating her own skincare line. Despite her years of experience in the New York beauty industry, she never discovered a truly unique, pure, and natural ingredient that delivered effective results—until she moved to the Netherlands for love!
Can you guess what the magic ingredient is? TULIPS! Kim combined the magical compounds from a tulip and her love for beauty into a bottle. And sold it all over the world. Tune in to hear all about the beginnings of Kim’s career and advice for how she climbed to the top. You, too, can have it all… and with Kim’s advice, this episode will get you one step closer.
Episode Highlights
Kim’s early years and successful career
Tips from Kim on climbing the corporate ladder
How Kim met her Tulip farming husband on a dance floor in Ibiza
The incredible story behind Bloomeffects
Beauty product ingredients and coming up with the products
Advice on how to start a brand
Making mistakes in the early years of your brand
Recruiting a strong team
Where to find Bloomeffects
Shhhh… we may be having a giveaway
Timestamps
0:00- 1:45 | Intro
1:45- 5:40 | Kim’s early career journey
5:40- 8:25 | Advice for climbing the ladder in corporate beauty
8:25-13:30 | Meeting the love of your life on the dance floor
13:30- 20:20 | The story behind Bloomeffects and how it became the popular brand it is today
20:20- 32:44 | How Kim has been expanding her business
32:44- 47:05 | Making mistakes and advice on starting a brand today
CONNECT WITH KOKO
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CONNECT WITH KIM
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Whoever Told You Your 20ies Are the Best Time of Your Life, They Were Lying
EP86: Let’s be real—your twenties are often hyped up as the best years of your life, but they can also be some of the most challenging. In today's episode, I'm going to open up and share a mix of experiences, from the wildest birthday parties to those moments of reflection where I wonder, “What was I thinking?”
Your twenties are meant to be a struggle. We have all been there. Dating mistakes, money problems, major hangxiety, outgrowing friendships, and feeling like we don’t fit in.
We've all had our fair share of dating mistakes, financial struggles, and times when we’ve felt like we just didn’t fit in. I'll delve into my own journey, discussing moments of confusion, the pressure to please others, and why embracing your true self is so important.
If you are feeling lost, you are not alone. It is a decade full of uncertainty. So grab your headphones, and let’s get into it.
Episode highlights
My parents came to town
My teenage years
Letting old relationships go
People-pleasing in your twenties
Feeling like I did not belong
No one thinks about you as much as you think they do
Trying to do good things in my life that help other people
Having kids and your biological clock
Boujee Bestie Trip
Invisalign
Timestamps:
0:00- 0:30 | Intro
0:30- 5:00 | My parents came to town
5:00- 8:15 | My teenage years
8:15- 10:30 | Your twenties are your people-pleasing years
10:30- 14:45 | Feeling like I did not belong
14:45- 17:20 | Do NOT change yourself for other people
17:20- 19:00 | Your twenties are not all that
19:00- 20:30 | Having kids and biological clocks
20:30- 26:00 | Current updates: Boujee Besties Trip, Invisalign, and keeping standards high
Happy V: Digestive Enzymes
Tales: Story Interview Kit
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Is Algae the Secret to Flawless Skin? ft. Allison McNamara, Founder of Mara Beauty
EP85: On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the fabulous Allison McNamara, the mastermind behind Mara Beauty. Picture this: award-winning skincare and wellness products infused with algae, sourced straight from the coasts of France and Ireland. Mara Beauty takes skincare to the next level.
Throughout the interview, Allison gives advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of passion and perseverance. She discusses the challenges she faces in building her brand and how she overcame them.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in skincare, entrepreneurship, or seeking inspiration from a successful business founder. Join us as we dive into the world of beauty with Allison McNamara and uncover the secrets behind Mara Beauty's success!
Episode highlights…
About Allison McNamara and Mara Beauty
Starting a brand or business
Staying organized
Advice for success
Pitching your brand for breakthrough moments
How to spend your free time as an entrepreneur
Hustle culture
Mara Beauty products
The role of social media in business
The future of Mara Beauty
Advice from Allison McNamara
Timestamps
0:00- 2:00 | Intro
2:00- 5:00 | About Mara
5:00- 20:00 | Mara Beauty and success in business
20:00- 27:30 | Pitching your brand for success
27:30- 32:30 | Spending time off the clock
32:30- 40:00 | The future of Mara Beauty and business advice
40:00- 40:50 | Outro
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Blunt Commentary: Love Is Blind S6 ft. Lisa Gilmore
EP84: Like most BFFs right now, my friend Lisa and are getting down and dirty discussing the most recent season of Love is Blind. We're sipping wine to get the convo flowing, and we're ready to unpack all the unhinged behavior from this season.
Let me give you a sneak peek of our unfiltered opinions: Trevor is just seeking fame and attention, Chelsea is not exactly a Megan Fox lookalike (no offense), Johnny seems to be clueless about protection (but we hope he figures it out for Amy's sake), Sarah Ann and Jeremy are the worst, and someone needs to check on Matthew (although AD might be doing that post-show). As for Clay, he's either a weak man or a work in progress (but he needs to step it up).
We have a lot more to say and trust me, you don't want to miss it. Our final question is for all of you: Is love blind? Grab a drink, sit back, and join us as we laugh, vent, and spill all the tea on Love is Blind. It's a wild ride, and we're here for it.
Episode highlights…
Would you do reality TV just to get famous?
Jimmy’s disappointment with Chelsea
Breaking down Jimmy’s lack of contraceptive knowledge
Why we are huge fans of Jessica
Sarah Ann’s and her problematic behavior
Brittany and Kenneth are boring
Unpacking Matthew
AD dating Matthew after the show
Weak men and men in progress (We are talking about you, Clay)
Is love really blind?
Timestamps
0:00- 2:00 | Intro
2:00- 10:10 | Going on Reality TV to get famous
10:10- 21:20 | Hot takes with Jimmy and Chelsea
21:20- 24:20 | Amy and Johnny
24:20-31:20 | Jessica is going to THRIVE
31:20- 39:00 | Laura and Jeremy (and Sarah Ann…)
39:00- 42:00 | Brittany and Kenneth have no sparks
42:00- 44:15 | Unpacking Matthew
44:15- 52:50 | Clay and AD- Clay is a weak man
52:50- 56:39 | Our final thoughts on Love is Blind
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Customer Reviews
I recommend the podcast to every woman who want a high quality life experience
I started binge listening to the podcast last March and Boujee Best Friend is the first podcast ever that I listened to every single episode. I love it because it’s the perfect combination of relationships, selflove, health, selfcare, spirituality, business and career, so basically all the topics I am interested in. Sending love, Panna
Life changing
The advice Koko gives is truly life changing. She helped me raise my standards and not settle for less than what I want. Because of her podcast I no longer feel “too much”, on the contrary, I’m falling in love with myself every day. Thank you!