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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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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📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring
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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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📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring
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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.

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📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring
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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?

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In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta welcomes London-based fine jeweler Hannah Martin for a visceral, art-drunk conversation taped at 405 Motoring during Season 4’s “Dark Matter” theme—days before she launches Perfect Drug: Part II at Maxfield.

Hannah opens up about:

💔 Turning a brutal heartbreak (and a Nine Inch Nails mosh pit) into a two-part collection about feeling everything in a numbing world

🧷 Inventing “sensual matter”—small-scale chainmail that warms to skin—and pairing it with hard, cast metal for a push-pull of intimacy and armor

🟡 Why she designs selfishly (“I make what I want to wear”) and refuses to chase trends or money as a compass

⚧ Her 20-year stance on genderless jewelry: “If you like this piece, it’s for you”

🛠️ Mixing ancient craft with modern tech: hand sketches, plasticine, CAD models, and 3D prints before flame and metal

🪙 Materials & stones: 18k gold, hallmarked mixes of sterling + gold, grey/cognac/champagne diamonds, obsidian, and malachite

🤝 Collaboration with Coldplay’s Guy Berryman (Applied Art Forms): scavenging engines for forms, sparks, and ideas

💫 The talismanic “eagle” ring she can’t leave home without—and why jewelry carries the wearer’s stories across generations

🧪 Launching Hannah Martin Pierce for accessible fine piercing pieces (soft-launched in LA with Brian Keith Thompson)

🔥 Real talk for emerging designers: work harder than you think, fail fast, learn faster, and build a voice no one else can copy

Plus: a travel-from-hell arrival story (Stockholm layover + LAX shuttle breakdown), the joy of London sun, and a scent confession—Heretic’s unforgettable perfume that even Uber drivers notice.

If you’ve ever wanted to alchemize pain into power—or wear art that asks to be touched—Hannah’s philosophy will light a fuse.

🎧 Listen now and share: Which feeling are you brave enough to fully experience this week?

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📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring
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In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with actor, writer, and filmmaker Pedro Correa (My Dead Dad, TIFF 2025’s Swiped) for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, masculinity, and the messy path of chasing art.

Pedro opens up about:

💫 Growing up between Seattle, Whistler, and the Middle East—and how danger shaped him
🧠 Why bottling emotions backfires, and how stoicism helps turn setbacks into fuel
🎯 Losing his “dream role” but creating his own film (My Dead Dad) that sold to HBO Max
🌍 Reconciling with his estranged father after a near-death battle with lung cancer
⚡ The importance of doing things that scare you (“controlled danger” → yes to raves)
🏆 Balancing glossy craft with one intentional imperfection—the “Jenga piece” effect

This episode blends Hollywood grit, philosophy, and emotional honesty. If you’ve ever struggled with vulnerability, or wondered how to turn obstacles into opportunity, Pedro’s story will resonate deeply.

🎧 Listen now and share: What’s one fear you’ll face this week?

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📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring
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In this intimate sister episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with Anna Pashuta, Doctor of Pharmacy, to unpack one of today’s most urgent issues: the epidemic of loneliness. From the science of depression to the philosophy of life purpose, Anna reveals how personal responsibility, curiosity, and true connection can transform the way we live.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• 💫 Why depression and loneliness can be reframed as “selfish” states of mind
• 🧠 The science: loneliness raises dementia risk by 50%
• 🎯 How real connection comes from synchronization (shared emotion + joy)
• 📈 Practical strategies for building meaningful rituals & stronger bonds
• 🌍 Why social media acts like “clean heroin” and drains real fulfillment
• 🧰 How finding—or even borrowing—a life purpose brings resilience and direction
• 🎶 Anna’s personal story: creating a tango dance group during COVID as a cure for isolation

This episode blends psychology, philosophy, and real-world wisdom—a must-listen for anyone battling loneliness, redefining purpose, or craving deeper connection in today’s distracted world.

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