Better Half with Stas & Vic

Today we’re joined by one of our best friends -  music executive, interviewer, A&R, and honestly one of the busiest people we know, Carter Gregory. Carter talks about growing up in North Carolina, falling in love with music, and the journey that took him from dreaming about LA to dominating the music industry. We also get into his early assistant days, discovering artists and what it actually takes to make it in music. Plus, a few stories Carter probably wishes we wouldn’t mention. And considering we barely scratched the surface… there may need to be a part two.   0:00 Carter Gregory Interview Begins 2:12 Who Is “Cartera”? 4:38 Answering the Most Asked Fan Questions 10:07 Carter Doesn’t Watch Our Vlogs + Would He Ever Start One? 13:53 Meeting Queen B 16:01 Being Recognized in the Music Industry 18:25 Cary, North Carolina 23:49 Falling in Love with Music 25:15 MTV’s MADE 31:18 Fitness Culture 34:16 Dreaming of Moving to LA 38:05 The Worst Assistant Ever 42:43 (Almost) Missing Kylie’s Plane 44:52 The Journey into A&R 50:21 Carter’s Sleepover Nightmare 53:38 The Most Memorable Artists He’s Worked With + Testing Vinyls 55:45 Coachella Stories   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: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel   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 & 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 & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re getting into our full wellness routines - the habits, products, and little rituals that keep us feeling our best. From sleep routines and hydration to workouts, skincare, and everything in between, we’re answering your questions and sharing what actually works for us. It’s wellness, but realistic.   0:00 Wellness Episode Kickoff 2:06 This or That: Party Girl Edition 6:42 Life Updates 11:21 Wellness Q&A: IV Therapy 15:55 Debloating & Lymphatic Drainage 19:36 Night Routines & Better Sleep 28:04 Hydration: Electrolytes We Love 32:46 Coffee vs. Matcha 33:48 Vitamins & Supplements 35:01 Diet & Meal Planning 38:56 Lagree & the Megaformer 40:34 Skincare Staples 47:42 Red Light Therapy Rituals   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: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel   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 & 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 & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Baddie 2 Baddie, we’re answering your calls - getting into everything from dating with no experience to setting standards and handling pressure to have it all figured out. We talk budgeting, starting a business with friends, dealing with online negativity, and how to protect your peace along the way. It’s advice, real talk, and a few things we needed to hear too.   0:00 Baddie 2 Baddie Begins 2:24 Meeting You All & Hearing the Love 3:49 Sips, Cigs & Packing Tips 8:24 Friendship without Social Media 11:16 Shopping Less, Budgeting Better 16:34 Pressure to Settle Down 20:50 Staying Positive Through Online Hate 25:20 Bachelorette Restaurant Recs 29:18 He Unliked All of my Photos 33:16 Vintage Shopping & Finding the Best Pieces 36:00 Dating Early On & Setting Standards 38:40 Zero Boy Experience 41:05 Starting a Business with Friends   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: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel   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 & 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 & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ghavami for an unfiltered look inside the world of aesthetics, beauty, and modern medicine.   We dive into everything from Snapchatting live surgeries to breaking down what people shouldn’t get done, how to know if you’re actually a good candidate, and what really matters when choosing the right surgeon. Dr. Ghavami also unpacks the influence of celebrity inspiration, separating education from unrealistic expectations, and the way we think about aging.    Whether you’re curious about plastic surgery or just fascinated by the culture around it, this conversation pulls back the curtain on everything.   0:00 Dr. Ghavami Interview Begins + His Early Career 4:29 The Most Popular Procedures Right Now 9:10 Surgeries with the Highest Satisfaction Rates 11:45 What NOT to Get Done 14:19 “Liquid Gold” Explained 17:39 Biggest Cosmetic Trends 20:17 The Rise of Mini BBLs 21:22 How to Choose the Right Surgeon 25:09 Inside a 22-Hour Surgery 29:25 Who Isn’t a Good Candidate 32:18 The Lesson Behind Celebrity Inspiration 34:10 Beauty Tips + What to Avoid 41:54 Why Age Is a State of Mind   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: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel    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 & 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 & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?   GIVEAWAY RULES: 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 3. Must be 18 or older (or have a parent’s permission) The giveaway is open internationally! The winner will be selected at random. If you win, you’ll receive a DM from the podcast on IG next week. Madonna please DM the podcast so we can get yours out  too x   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: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel    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 & 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 & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    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: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel   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 & 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 & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?   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: https://sayhi.chat/baddie2baddiebetterhalf   Follow Better Half: https://www.instagram.com/betterhalfpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258 https://www.youtube.com/@betterhalfpodcast   Follow Stas: https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou   Follow Vic: https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel   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 & 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 & Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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