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.

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🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine.

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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?

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🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine.

📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring
🔗 Follow Mariel: @marielfilippone

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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?

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🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine.

📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring
🔗 Follow Nina: @ninocence

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