{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Just Fake It: Coming to LA","title":"We Meet Author, Model, & Pageant Host: Eugeniia Gul","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3727,"description":"We welcome a very special guest, Eugeniia Gul, an inspiring woman who immigrated from Ukraine to LA.  She shares her diverse journey from being a model and beauty pageant host to an accomplished author and aspiring political figure. The conversation dives into her experiences, motivations, and the challenges she faced along the way. We discuss the significance of self-belief, the hurdles of participating and producing beauty pageants, and her thoughts on the power of female empowerment. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, sincere insights, and a candid discussion on the realities behind the glamour of LA. Eugeniia also touches upon her work with the homeless, her aspirations to become the mayor of LA, and the profound impact of her 12 step book on self-discovery and healing. The trio also shares humorous and heartfelt moments for anyone looking to understand the intricate journey of reinventing oneself in a new country.\n00:00 Intro\n01:13 Girl Power and Collaborations\n04:45 Early Life and Ambitions\n07:14 Challenges and Aspirations in the US\n08:08 Homelessness and Social Issues\n10:51 Writing a Book and Personal Growth\n21:41 From Politics to Red Carpets\n32:53 The Competitive World of Beauty Contests\n34:37 The Reality Behind Beauty Contests\n37:40 The Myth of Being Self-Made\n41:06 The Importance of Authenticity\n48:51 Recharging and Self-Care\n50:49 Truth or Dare: Beauty Pageant Edition\n01:00:51 Final Thoughts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OEO-SpbeuzQiS7npRAW0CywYLuOOYixly1hBwOHxS8w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYjlk/YjFjMTQxMmE1NmVk/MGJkMmVkZjFlNzI5/ZTZkZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}