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Not Alone

By: Valeria Lipovetsky
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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. Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.
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Episodes
  • Toni Garrn: Find Your Purpose
    Apr 30 2024
    This episode of Not Alone is brought to you by the following: Knix: Get 10% off your order on https://www.knix.com by using code VALERIA10 at checkout! 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: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone Podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Unleashing Wealth: How to Invest and Get Rich with Codie Sanchez
    Apr 23 2024
    Today’s episode is brought to you by the following: LMNT: LMNT came up with a fantastic offer for us. Just go to https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/notalone to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Home Chef: For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and Free Shipping on your first box! Go to https://www.homechef.com/VALERIA **Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert Bird & Be: Try out the Ovarian Reserve Screening Test and save 15% off your first purchase with code NOTALONE15 on https://www.birdandbe.com Better Help: Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/notalone and get on your way to being your best self. 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. Check out Contrarian Thinking: https://contrarianthinking.co/ 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 Not Alone Podcast 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Rediscovering Me: Heidi D’Amelio on Navigating Family Drama
    Apr 16 2024
    Today’s episode is brought to you by the following: Pique: For a limited time, get 15% off + a free Starter Kit (beaker + frother) and a Propolis throat spray when you shop my link: https://www.Piquelife.com/valeria LMNT: Try my favorite way to hydrate with LMNT. Theycame up with a fantastic offer for us. Just go to https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/notalone for a free sample pack with any purchase! Cozy Earth: Head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code "VALERIA" for an exclusive 35% off. Bird & Be: Try out the Ovarian Reserve Screening Test plus save 15% off your first purchase with code NOTALONE15 on https://www.birdandbe.com 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. Watch The D’Amelio Show on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-damelio-show-ad993806-7961-4eb3-9f92-e7b9a349ae22 Shop Be Happy Snacks: https://behappysnacks.com/ Heidi is on: https://www.tiktok.com/@heididamelio https://www.youtube.com/c/Heididamelio https://www.instagram.com/heididamelio/ Valeria is on: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone Podcast 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins

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