Is LA a Safe Place to Live?

Nora and Maryna talk about the unsettling realities of life in Los Angeles amid a surge in crime rates. Sharing personal stories of near kidnappings, thefts, and daily encounters with danger, they shed light on how areas like Skid Row have transformed Los Angeles.

Nora and Maryna discuss the risks associated with wearing expensive luxury items in California, offering essential safety tips for residents and visitors alike. They explore the socio-economic factors contributing to the escalating crime, including the impact of economic disparities and the widening wealth gap in the state.

The conversation also touches on the obsession with iPhones and how it fuels thefts.

Tune in as they debate crime in LA, share creepy encounters, and provide practical advice on staying safe. Their candid dialogue offers valuable insights into the challenges facing California's urban centers and underscores the importance of safety and awareness.

00:00 Intro
01:20 Personal Stories
04:26 Skid Row and Staying Safe
10:59 Crime in San Francisco
14:04 Economic Factors on Crime Rates
22:10 iPhone Theft
28:48 Crime and Punishment
33:09 Reality of Living in America
35:48 Creepy Encounters and Safety Tips
42:46 Final Thoughts and Safety Reminders

What is Just Fake It: Coming to LA?

Welcome to Just Fake It: Coming to LA podcast. I am Nora from Kazakhstan, and I'm Maryna from Ukraine. We're just two girls who are trying to make our mark in this crazy, beautiful city of Los Angeles. It's about our journey, the highs, the lows and everything in between.

It's for anyone who's ever had a dream that seemed a little bit out of reach. So why should you listen? Well, because we're living this right now and we're figuring it out as we go, and we're not afraid to share the real deal, our mess ups, the breakthroughs real stories about navigating life in LA, the trends that catch our eyes, and the adventures that come with trying to stand out in the capital of entertainment and glamour. We're here to share our experiences, the good ones, the bad ones, the hilarious, and maybe inspire you to chase your own dreams, no matter where you are.

So come hang out with us on Just Fake It: Coming to LA. It's not about just making or breaking it. It's about living it one day at a time, and we're so excited to take you on a journey with us and build the community of dreamers just like ourselves.