The BASIC Show

ANNA PASHUTA: Can You Be Feminine and Successful? | EPISODE 23

In this bonus episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with her sister Anna Pashuta for a brutally honest, funny, and very real conversation about modern dating, feminine vs. masculine roles, and why so many high-achieving women are struggling to connect in today’s swipe culture. They unpack: * 💗 Why successful, independent women sometimes lose their softness — and how to reconnect with feminine energy without “shrinking” * 🧠 The real reason men say dating is “expensive”… and why effort matters more than price * 👀 Eye contact, playfulness, and why happy women are magnetic * ☕ Why endless texting and coffee dates aren’t working — and how to actually get to real connection * 👫 The 4 stages of real relationships: attraction → mutual attraction → commitment → compatibility * 📵 Dating apps vs real life: how to meet people again… in person * 🙋‍♂️ A PSA to men: approach women more, not to seduce — but to bring good energy back into real-life socializing This episode is for women who want to stay feminine and ambitious, and for men who want to understand what actually makes women feel safe, open, and playful. 📺 Subscribe for more powerful interviews every Wednesday! 🛒 Subscribe to the Print Edition of BASIC Magazine – A Collectible Work of Art Delivered Quarterly: https://buybasicmagazine.myshopify.com 🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507667/fan_mail/new]

MARIEL FILIPPONE: Redefining Modern Love & Matchmaking | EPISODE 22

Mariel Filippone: Redefining Modern Love & Matchmaking | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with Mariel Filippone, co-founder of the elite matchmaking agency When We’re First, for a deep dive into modern dating, authentic connection, and the psychology of partnership. Mariel opens up about: 💘 The art and intuition behind matchmaking—and why real chemistry can’t be coded into an algorithm 💼 Why love isn’t an expense, it’s an investment 💫 Real-life success stories from clients who fell in love by their third date 🧠 What makes people “unmatchable” and how emotional readiness shapes attraction 💬 The difference between dating apps and human connection—and why quality always wins over quantity 🌍 How technology can coexist with emotional intelligence to help people find lasting love This episode blends heart, humor, and insight—offering a raw look into what it really takes to build relationships in the modern world. 🎧 Listen now and tell us: Do you believe matchmaking is the future of dating? 📺 Subscribe for more powerful interviews every Wednesday! 🛒 Subscribe to the Print Edition of BASIC Magazine – A Collectible Work of Art Delivered Quarterly: https://buybasicmagazine.myshopify.com 🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine. 📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring 🔗 Follow Mariel: @marielfilippone Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507667/fan_mail/new]

NINA HAWKINS: The Human Side of AI Creation | EPISODE 21

Nina Hawkins: The Human Side of AI Creation | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with artist, filmmaker, and AI visionary Nina Hawkins (aka Nina Sense) for a mind-expanding conversation on creativity, technology, and the evolution of identity in the digital age. Nina opens up about: 💫 Building her digital twin “Nina Sense” and the idea of creative immortality 🤖 How AI and 3D tools are reshaping art, fashion, and self-expression 📸 Collaborating with brands like Disney, Dior, and L’Officiel while protecting artistic integrity 🌍 Ethical conversations around likeness rights, authenticity, and digital agency 🧘‍♀️ The spiritual practices that fuel her creativity — Vipassana, Silva Method & “quantum jumping” ⚡ Why slowing down offline is the real key to unlocking genius This episode bridges art and innovation, offering a glimpse into a future where creativity, consciousness, and code all coexist. If you’ve ever questioned where humanity fits in a world run by algorithms, Nina’s story will remind you that authenticity will always be the ultimate technology. 🎧 Listen now and share: What part of your creativity would you digitize? 📺 Subscribe for more powerful interviews every Wednesday! 🛒 Subscribe to the Print Edition of BASIC Magazine – A Collectible Work of Art Delivered Quarterly: https://buybasicmagazine.myshopify.com 🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine. 📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring 🔗 Follow Nina: @ninocence Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507667/fan_mail/new]

SANDRA HATTON: Why Dating Isn’t Broken | EPISODE 20

Sandra Hatton: Why Dating Isn’t Broken — It’s Just Misunderstood | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with professional matchmaker and When We First founder Sandra Hatton for a candid and surprisingly refreshing look at modern love — from dating apps to emotional alignment and everything in between. Sandra opens up about: 💔 Why most people don’t actually know what they want in love 💡 How matchmaking blends human intuition with modern tech 📱 The “Human Button” — a feature that makes online dating personal again 💬 Why alignment matters more than chemistry 👠 Feminine energy, standards, and the real dating mindset shift post-COVID 🔥 28 dates in 30 days — and what it taught her about attraction This conversation breaks the illusion that dating is “broken” and replaces it with a simple truth: love takes self-awareness, emotional clarity, and a willingness to get out of the house. 🎧 Listen now  — and tag someone who still believes butterflies don’t exist. 📺 Subscribe for more powerful interviews every Wednesday! 🛒 Subscribe to the Print Edition of BASIC Magazine – A Collectible Work of Art Delivered Quarterly: https://buybasicmagazine.myshopify.com 🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine. 📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring 🔗 Follow Sandra: @sandralee81 @whenwe1st Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507667/fan_mail/new]

CORY RICHARDS: From Everest to Enlightenment | EPISODE 19

Cory Richards: From Everest to Enlightenment | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with National Geographic photographer/filmmaker Cory Richards for a profound, no-BS conversation about purpose, polarity, and what it really takes to feel whole in a noisy world. Cory opens up about: 🌋 Trading external validation for inner wholeness—and why fame never fills the void 🧭 “No accidents, only timing”: reframing setbacks and living from curiosity over certainty 🧠 Escaping the doom-scroll: nervous system hygiene, dopamine traps, and simple daily practices 📚 From Bipolar to The Color of Everything: organizing life by emotional polarities (hope/fear, pride/shame) 🌿 Nature as teacher: why we can’t be “outside” of nature and how to find silence anywhere 💗 Love > labels: purpose in one word, compassion in action, and myths about self-love & relationships This episode blends expedition grit, philosophy, and grounded mental health wisdom. If you’re seeking calm under pressure—or a compass for a more intentional life—Cory’s insights will land deep. 🎧 Listen now and share: What one daily habit will you change to protect your peace? 📺 Subscribe for more powerful interviews every Wednesday! 🛒 Subscribe to the Print Edition of BASIC Magazine – A Collectible Work of Art Delivered Quarterly: https://buybasicmagazine.myshopify.com 🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine. 📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring 🔗 Follow Cory: @coryrichards Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2507667/fan_mail/new]