Just Fake It: Coming to LA

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.

00:00 Intro
01:13 Girl Power and Collaborations
04:45 Early Life and Ambitions
07:14 Challenges and Aspirations in the US
08:08 Homelessness and Social Issues
10:51 Writing a Book and Personal Growth
21:41 From Politics to Red Carpets
32:53 The Competitive World of Beauty Contests
34:37 The Reality Behind Beauty Contests
37:40 The Myth of Being Self-Made
41:06 The Importance of Authenticity
48:51 Recharging and Self-Care
50:49 Truth or Dare: Beauty Pageant Edition
01:00:51 Final Thoughts

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.