Kelsey Calemine joins us for a full-circle convo. From discovering Tumblr at a early age to the moment she found her lane with food content, Kelsey opens up about the story behind her rise.

 

We get into being homeschooled, how having a creative outlet shaped everything, and the journey that ultimately led to how FatherKels was born.

 

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4:41 Oscars week

10:12 Early Tumblr Days

15:14 Becoming FatherKels

20:56 First Impressions and Life as Roommates

25:03 Mukbangs & Food Content

34:21 FatherFoods

36:49 Crazy Exes

48:03 Rapid Fire Questions

 

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Kelsey Calemine joins us for a full-circle convo. From discovering Tumblr at a early age to the moment she found her lane with food content, Kelsey opens up about the story behind her rise.
&nbsp;
We get into being homeschooled, how having a creative outlet shaped everything, and the journey that ultimately led to how FatherKels was born.
&nbsp;
0:00 Interview with Kelsey Calemine Starts
4:41 Oscars week
10:12 Early Tumblr Days
15:14 Becoming FatherKels
20:56 First Impressions and Life as Roommates
25:03 Mukbangs &amp; Food Content
34:21 FatherFoods
36:49 Crazy Exes
48:03 Rapid Fire Questions
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becoming fatherkels (one bite at a time) - ep. 7

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Welcome to the very first episode of baddie to baddie 💌 This is our new series where you call in and we answer your advice, dilemmas and burning questions. Nothing is off limits.

 

In today’s episode, we’re getting into trusting your intuition (and knowing when to actually listen to it), the reality of splitting the bill, finding real confidence, and what to do when you feel like you’ve officially run out of dating options at the gym.

 

0:00 Baddie to Baddie Intro

1:22 Come to DC

3:38 Relocating after College

7:18 Capsule Wardrobe

12:23 Aesthetic Instagram’s

17:42 Dating at the Gym

19:59 Surprise Caller

20:57 Paying in Relationships

24:42 Friendships and Trusting Your Intuition 

28:00 Finding Confidence

30:18 Mykonos Girls Trip

32:03 Managing Stress

36:57 Vic’s Proposal Story

40:32 ADL Photoshoot 

42:20 Defining the Relationship

46:00 Would you Rather?

 

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Welcome to the very first episode of baddie to baddie 💌 This is our new series where you call in and we answer your advice, dilemmas and burning questions. Nothing is off limits.
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In today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;re getting into trusting your intuition (and knowing when to actually listen to it), the reality of splitting the bill, finding real confidence, and what to do when you feel like you&rsquo;ve officially run out of dating options at the gym.
&nbsp;
0:00 Baddie to Baddie Intro
1:22 Come to DC
3:38 Relocating after College
7:18 Capsule Wardrobe
12:23 Aesthetic Instagram&rsquo;s
17:42 Dating at the Gym
19:59 Surprise Caller
20:57 Paying in Relationships
24:42 Friendships and Trusting Your Intuition&nbsp;
28:00 Finding Confidence
30:18 Mykonos Girls Trip
32:03 Managing Stress
36:57 Vic&rsquo;s Proposal Story
40:32 ADL Photoshoot&nbsp;
42:20 Defining the Relationship
46:00 Would you Rather?
&nbsp;
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1. Follow the podcast on TikTok, Instagram and be subscribed to the YouTube Channel (Links below)
2. Comment under this video why you want to win + the secret emoji ! Make sure to include your IG handle
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The giveaway is open internationally! The winner will be selected at random. If you win, you&rsquo;ll receive a DM from the podcast on IG next week. Madonna please DM the podcast so we can get yours out &nbsp;too x
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baddie 2 baddie: we had to answer this- ep. 6

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Victoria shares her full origin story - from growing up in Venezuela, building a life in America and falling in love with fashion along the way.

Vic walks us through every stage of her career, from interning at Teen Vogue to working her way up as an executive assistant, and how each step shaped where she is now. We end with advice for anyone chasing something bigger, and what it really takes to go after your dreams.

 

Chapters 

0:00 Who is Victoria Villarroel? 

0:34 Growing up in Venezuela

9:45 Life in Trinidad and Tobago

20:26 The American High School Experience

27:15 College + Sorority Life

31:38 Interning at Teen Vogue

40:42 Jenner Communications

45:25 Assisting Kylie

49:03 What’s Next for Vic

51:22 Friendship Rapid Fire Questions

 

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Victoria shares her full origin story - from growing up in Venezuela, building a life in America and falling in love with fashion along the way.
Vic walks us through every stage of her career, from interning at Teen Vogue to working her way up as an executive assistant, and how each step shaped where she is now. We end with advice for anyone chasing something bigger, and what it really takes to go after your dreams.
&nbsp;
Chapters&nbsp;
0:00 Who is Victoria Villarroel?&nbsp;
0:34 Growing up in Venezuela
9:45 Life in Trinidad and Tobago
20:26 The American High School Experience
27:15 College + Sorority Life
31:38 Interning at Teen Vogue
40:42 Jenner Communications
45:25 Assisting Kylie
49:03 What&rsquo;s Next for Vic
51:22 Friendship Rapid Fire Questions
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the lore behind victoria villarroel- ep. 5

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Devon Lee Carlson joins us to talk Wildflower, working with family, and her life behind the scenes.

 

From discovering her love of fashion at an early age, Devon recounts her first fashion shows and what it’s actually like to be invited to fashion week. 

 

We also talk about navigating breakups in the public eye and seeing reminders of your ex on(and off)line. 





0:00 Devon Lee Interview begins

0:58 This or That game

5:26 Who is Devon Lee Carlson

7:15 Collabs + current projects

9:11 Saying yes and when to reset

14:18 Things we’ve learned from our grandma’s

17:00 Carter’s “Birthgay” party

21:08 The start of Wildflower and working with your family

30:33 The evolution of Devon & Sydney

37:25 Falling in love with fashion + Devon’s first show

43:50 Breakups in the public eye 

51:57 Stas & Vic’s strengths 

 

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Devon Lee Carlson joins us to talk Wildflower, working with family, and her life behind the scenes.
&nbsp;
From discovering her love of fashion at an early age, Devon recounts her first fashion shows and what it&rsquo;s actually like to be invited to fashion week.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We also talk about navigating breakups in the public eye and seeing reminders of your ex on(and off)line.&nbsp;
 
0:00 Devon Lee Interview begins
0:58 This or That game
5:26 Who is Devon Lee Carlson
7:15 Collabs + current projects
9:11 Saying yes and when to reset
14:18 Things we&rsquo;ve learned from our grandma&rsquo;s
17:00 Carter&rsquo;s &ldquo;Birthgay&rdquo; party
21:08 The start of Wildflower and working with your family
30:33 The evolution of Devon &amp; Sydney
37:25 Falling in love with fashion + Devon&rsquo;s first show
43:50 Breakups in the public eye&nbsp;
51:57 Stas &amp; Vic&rsquo;s strengths&nbsp;
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devon lee carlson: the it girl- ep. 4

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Our launch party - the planning, the glam, the guest list, and what really happens when you throw something in LA.

From early morning extensions to custom drinks, merch details, and curating the perfect room, we’re breaking down how it all came together and who showed up. Who stayed. Who surprised us. And whether there was any drama (obviously).

We’re also talking LA nightlife now vs. 5–10 years ago, clubs vs. house parties, and the kind of vibe that actually makes a night feel iconic.

00:00 Launch party recap begins

03:12 How the planning + guest list came together

06:45 8AM glam emergency (extensions saga)

10:30 Merch, custom drinks & party details

14:55 Who showed up + who stayed late

19:40 Was there drama?

23:15 Partying in LA: then vs. now

29:05 Vic’s infamous “ran into glass” story

 

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Our launch party - the planning, the glam, the guest list, and what really happens when you throw something in LA.
From early morning extensions to custom drinks, merch details, and curating the perfect room, we&rsquo;re breaking down how it all came together and who showed up. Who stayed. Who surprised us. And whether there was any drama (obviously).
We&rsquo;re also talking LA nightlife now vs. 5&ndash;10 years ago, clubs vs. house parties, and the kind of vibe that actually makes a night feel iconic.
00:00 Launch party recap begins
03:12 How the planning + guest list came together
06:45 8AM glam emergency (extensions saga)
10:30 Merch, custom drinks &amp; party details
14:55 Who showed up + who stayed late
19:40 Was there drama?
23:15 Partying in LA: then vs. now
29:05 Vic&rsquo;s infamous &ldquo;ran into glass&rdquo; story
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what happened at our launch party- ep. 3

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We watched Wuthering Heights… and it emotionally destroyed us.

What started as a casual movie night quickly turned into a spiral about heartbreak, toxic love, and abandonment. Stas and Vic unpack the movie, the red flags we ignore when we’re in love, and why some relationships feel like they ruin you in the best and worst ways.

They talk past relationships, breakup grief, and whether soulmates are real - or just really intense trauma bonds.

 

00:00 Welcome back + why Wuthering Heights emotionally destroyed us

01:09 Leaving the theater in a full heartbreak spiral

02:12 Why breakups feel like real grief

05:37 Was their relationship actually toxic?

09:30 Why we stay in relationships that hurt us

12:45 Being drawn to emotionally unavailable people

15:10 When love feels obsessive or all-consuming

19:01 Red flags we ignored in past relationships

20:56 Being “toxica” in relationships

24:00 Jealousy, insecurity, and relationship baggage

27:00 Are soulmates real or just trauma bonds?

 

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We watched Wuthering Heights&hellip; and it emotionally destroyed us.
What started as a casual movie night quickly turned into a spiral about heartbreak, toxic love, and abandonment. Stas and Vic unpack the movie, the red flags we ignore when we&rsquo;re in love, and why some relationships feel like they ruin you in the best and worst ways.
They talk past relationships, breakup grief, and whether soulmates are real - or just really intense trauma bonds.
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00:00 Welcome back + why Wuthering Heights emotionally destroyed us
01:09 Leaving the theater in a full heartbreak spiral
02:12 Why breakups feel like real grief
05:37 Was their relationship actually toxic?
09:30 Why we stay in relationships that hurt us
12:45 Being drawn to emotionally unavailable people
15:10 When love feels obsessive or all-consuming
19:01 Red flags we ignored in past relationships
20:56 Being &ldquo;toxica&rdquo; in relationships
24:00 Jealousy, insecurity, and relationship baggage
27:00 Are soulmates real or just trauma bonds?
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Follow Better Half:
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https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast
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Follow Stas:
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https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel
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breakups suck- ep. 2

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It was only a matter of time… Welcome to the new era of Better Half with Stas & Vic.

After six months of plotting, Pinterest spirals, and a full set makeover (yes, the tiger couch… yes, the pink curtain), Victoria is officially your new co-host. Yin & yang. Type A & Type B. Blue eyes & brown eyes. Same brain, different fonts.

In this episode:
00:00 – We’re back… and introducing Vic (properly this time)
07:42 – How we accidentally spend 5 hours a day on FaceTime
15:18 – Rapid fire: Who’s more likely to…
22:55 – Our first core memories of each other 
31:40 – Super Bowl chaos & Vic’s unfiltered take on Bad Bunny
40:12 – Social anxiety, relationships & why you should never dim yourself

This is your safe space. Your group chat. Your big sister energy. We’re so excited you’re here!

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It was only a matter of time&hellip; Welcome to the new era of Better Half with Stas &amp; Vic.
After six months of plotting, Pinterest spirals, and a full set makeover (yes, the tiger couch&hellip; yes, the pink curtain), Victoria is officially your new co-host. Yin &amp; yang. Type A &amp; Type B. Blue eyes &amp; brown eyes. Same brain, different fonts.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 &ndash; We&rsquo;re back&hellip; and introducing Vic (properly this time)</li>
<li aria-level="1">07:42 &ndash; How we accidentally spend 5 hours a day on FaceTime</li>
<li aria-level="1">15:18 &ndash; Rapid fire: Who&rsquo;s more likely to&hellip;</li>
<li aria-level="1">22:55 &ndash; Our first core memories of each other&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">31:40 &ndash; Super Bowl chaos &amp; Vic&rsquo;s unfiltered take on Bad Bunny</li>
<li aria-level="1">40:12 &ndash; Social anxiety, relationships &amp; why you should never dim yourself</li>
</ul>
This is your safe space. Your group chat. Your big sister energy. We&rsquo;re so excited you&rsquo;re here!
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>
Follow Better Half on:&nbsp;
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Facebook &mdash; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258</a>
YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast</a>
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hard launching our comeback- ep. 1

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Introducing: Better Half with Stas & Vic

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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!

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