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The BASIC ShowMIKE RASHID: Mastering Mindset, Masculinity & Modern Power| EPISODE 8What does it mean to be powerful in today’s world? In this gripping episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with fitness icon, entrepreneur, and thought leader Mike Rashid for a raw and deeply philosophical conversation on discipline, spiritual alignment, mental mastery, and breaking free from societal systems.Mike shares:🧠 How breathwork and mindfulness can dissolve anxiety 🥊 Lessons from boxing that shaped his life philosophy 📈 The rise of his supplement empire and the truth about "clean" living 🍄 How functional mushrooms transformed pre-workouts 🚫 Why most people are trapped in the ma...2025-07-301h 35
The BASIC ShowSHIMA KATOUZIAN: From Flight Attendant to Beauty Influencer | EPISODE 7From 35,000 feet in the air to millions of views online — Shima Katouzian’s journey is anything but ordinary.In this deeply personal episode of The BASIC Show, Shima (@sheemoma) opens up to host Viktorija Pashuta about her unexpected career path: how she went from being a flight attendant in her early 20s to building BODO MAKEUP, becoming a viral influencer, and redefining beauty on her own terms.Shima shares the real story behind the glam:· How she transitioned from aviation to entrepreneurship· Building a beauty brand from scratch in a crowded market·...2025-07-2349 min
The BASIC ShowSUUVI: "Juilliard Trained Me to Be Perfect—Then I Burned It All Down" | EPISODE 6Suuvi — cello prodigy, Juilliard graduate, and fearless electronic music creator — shares her remarkable story of transformation. From living under crushing pressure as a child performer to using music for shadow work and deep trauma healing, Suuvi opens up like never before.Tune in as she reveals: • 🎻 Life as a cello prodigy accepted into Juilliard at age 10 • 🖤 Why she left the elite classical world to reinvent herself completely • 🧘♀️ How silent Vipassana meditation rewired her brain and ended her insomnia • 🎧 The neuroscience behind her new album Dark Therapy — designed to guide listeners through deep introspection • 🔥 How she uses sound to proce...2025-07-1646 min
The BASIC ShowQUENTIN THRASH: Barber Turned Celebrity Tailor | EPISODE 5🎙️ Meet Quentin StayFly Thrash — celebrity tailor, luxury menswear designer, and fearless style voice shaking up modern masculinity. In this exclusive interview on The BASIC Show, Quentin opens up about confidence, creativity, and the power of a perfect suit. In this episode:His journey from local designer to dressing Hollywood’s eliteBold takes on men’s fashion, masculinity & personal brandingWhy tailoring is more than fabric — it’s identityHow to own your story through what you wearBehind-the-scenes stories with stars & athletesThis one’s for a...2025-07-101h 05
The BASIC ShowMAIRE BRANDON: 62-Year-Old Natural Bodybuilder | EPISODE 4Meet Maire Brandon — an elite 62-year-old natural pro bodybuilder, certified advanced personal trainer, mom of 5, and grandma of 3 who proves age is just a number. With over 40 years of professional fitness experience, Maire is still crushing it as a career athlete and strength & conditioning coach.In this powerful episode of The BASIC Show, Maire opens up about:Becoming a Natty Pro BB champion at 44 (still competing at 62!) Balancing motherhood, grandmotherhood, and an elite fitness lifestyle Secrets to longevity, natural muscle, and injury-free training after 60 Staying motivated when most people slow down2025-07-021h 11
The BASIC ShowFERRIS REZVANI: "Real life BATMOBIL"? | EPISODE 3THE DARK KNIGHT OF BULLETPROOF CARS | Ferris Rezvani on Designing the World’s Most Insane SupercarsIn this episode of The BASIC Show, Viktorija sits down with visionary car designer Ferris Rezvani — the creator behind the world’s most extreme armored vehicles that have taken the internet by storm.From Knight Rider and James Bond fantasies as a kid, to building fully armored supercars driven by billionaires, celebrities, security forces, and even featured in viral MrBeast explosions (450+ million views!), Rezvani shares the wild story behind his brand.Inside this episod...2025-06-2534 min
The BASIC ShowBRIAN KEITH THOMPSON: Prison to Celebrity Tattoos | EPISODE 2From Rock Bottom to Red Carpet Ink: Brian Keith Thompson Tells AllIn Episode 2 of The BASIC Show, we sit down with the legendary Brian Keith Thompson — celebrity body piercer, tattoo artist, and owner of LA’s iconic Body Electric Tattoo.Brian opens up about his incredible transformation — from time behind bars to becoming one of the most sought-after names in Hollywood’s beauty scene. With clients from A-list stars to world-class models, Brian shares his raw journey of redemption, resilience, and building an empire, one needle at a time.See more of Brian on...2025-06-181h 07
The BASIC ShowHALEY KALIL: "Grateful I got bullied" | EPISODE 1In our very first episode of The BASIC Show, we sit down with the hilarious and unstoppable Haley Kalil — supermodel turned internet sensation, comedy maven, and all-around powerhouse.Known for her Sports Illustrated covers and viral sketches, Haley opens up like never before about her journey through heartbreak, reinvention, and finding her voice (and her punchlines) in a world that often only saw her surface.Find Haley on Instagram and TikTok @haleyybayleeJoin us every Wednesday for new episodes. Subscribe, rate, and review! Full length video episodes avai...2025-06-1835 min
The BASIC ShowThe BASIC Show TrailerThe BASIC Show is a cinematic podcast hosted by Viktorija Pashuta, Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine. Unfiltered conversations with cultural icons and creatives explore identity, power, reinvention, and the raw truth behind the glam. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe now — BASIC. For people who aren’t.Send us a textSupport the show2025-06-1101 min
Silicon Valley ImpactSilicon Valley Impact S1 E9 with Mariane Bekker, Viktorija Pashuta, Lucy Park, and Aileen MacLeodOn this weeks episode of Silicon Valley Impact, S1E8, Mariane Bekker is back in the studio for our monthly "Woman in Leadership" episode.
On todays show we have Viktorija Pashuta, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine, an esteemed international fashion publication headquartered in Beverly Hills. Viktorija is also Co-Founder of FemFounders, a startup dedicated to empowering women founders through learning, networking, and access to capital. She is passionate about fostering a supportive entrepreneurial community. Listen as she describes her journey from Latvia, where she started as a Fashion Journalist and marketer before earning an MSc in Marketing...2024-06-041h 56