In this episode, Stas Karanikolaou takes us back to the beginning - opening up about her early life, Greek roots, and the experiences that shaped who she is today. From constantly moving and finding her footing to learning how to fully embrace who she is, Stas reflects on how individuality became her greatest strength.

She shares stories about early dating, navigating her family dynamic, and discovering social media as her path - leading to her first brand deal and eventually the vloggy vlogs she’s now known for. From Anastasia to Stas… and everything in between.

 

0:00 Interview with Stas Karanikolaou Begins

1:02 Answering Your Questions

9:12 Early Life & Beginnings

11:30 Moving Around: A Life in Transition

12:45 Confidence & Finding Herself

14:55 Growing Up Greek & Sister Bonds

23:00 School Days to Homeschool Life

29:10 @stassiebaby

34:40 The Vlog Era

 

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In this episode, Stas Karanikolaou takes us back to the beginning - opening up about her early life, Greek roots, and the experiences that shaped who she is today. From constantly moving and finding her footing to learning how to fully embrace who she is, Stas reflects on how individuality became her greatest strength.
She shares stories about early dating, navigating her family dynamic, and discovering social media as her path - leading to her first brand deal and eventually the vloggy vlogs she&rsquo;s now known for. From Anastasia to Stas&hellip; and everything in between.
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0:00 Interview with Stas Karanikolaou Begins
1:02 Answering Your Questions
9:12 Early Life &amp; Beginnings
11:30 Moving Around: A Life in Transition
12:45 Confidence &amp; Finding Herself
14:55 Growing Up Greek &amp; Sister Bonds
23:00 School Days to Homeschool Life
29:10 @stassiebaby
34:40 The Vlog Era
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Baddie 2 Baddie Phoneline: Need advice only a baddie can give? Have some tea to spill or a story to share? Send us a voice note to be featured on the show: <a href="https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf">https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf</a>
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Follow Better Half:
https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=<a href="tel:61588018913258">61588018913258</a>
https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast
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Follow Stas:
https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou
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Follow Vic:
https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel
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&nbsp;By submitting a voice message, materials, or story, you understand and agree that your submission may be featured on this podcast. You grant Better Half with Stas &amp; Vic a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license in any and all media to use, edit, publish, and distribute your audio submission and any related name/information in our podcast episodes, videos, and promotional materials across all platforms. You represent and warrant that the content you submit is solely owned and controlled by you, that you have the right to grant this permission, and the permission of no other person is necessary for our use. You acknowledge your voice message, story, and materials shall not defame, disparage, invade the privacy of, portray in a false light, or violate the rights of any person. You will indemnify and hold harmless Better Half and its parent corporation, partners, producers, and talent (including Stas &amp; Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.

Better Half with Stas & Vic is like a chic members-only club disguised as a show — and yes, your name’s on the list. Hosted by Stas Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel, this is where you'll find unfiltered opinions, debrief last night's adventures & have “should we even be saying this?” conversations. Every Wednesday, Stas and Vic talk life, love, pop culture, friendships, and whatever else would normally stay between best friends (and their shared Notes app). Friends pop in, tea gets spilled, and nothing is too serious. Think of Better Half as the group chat you’re obsessed with, the after-party you didn’t leave, and the inside joke you actually get. See you soon!

Better Half with Stas &amp; Vic is like a chic members-only club disguised as a show &mdash; and yes, your name&rsquo;s on the list. Hosted by Stas Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel, this is where you'll find unfiltered opinions, debrief last night's adventures &amp; have &ldquo;should we even be saying this?&rdquo; conversations. Every Wednesday, Stas and Vic talk life, love, pop culture, friendships, and whatever else would normally stay between best friends (and their shared Notes app). Friends pop in, tea gets spilled, and nothing is too serious. Think of Better Half as the group chat you&rsquo;re obsessed with, the after-party you didn&rsquo;t leave, and the inside joke you actually get. See you soon!

Better Half with Stas & Vic

anastasia vs stas - ep. 9

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