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Episode 224

Join us for a game-changing interview with Grammy-nominated artist James Artissen, formerly known as James Worthy, as he unpacks his incredible transformation. From the inspiration behind his rebranding and the excitement of Grammy recognition to the vision fueling his own label, Humble Sound Records, James holds nothing back. He takes us behind the curtain of his deal with Universal Music Group, revealing key moments and insights into his debut album's creation, and drops a mind-blowing piece of business advice that will change the way you think. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the pursuit of musical dreams.

Guest

GuestGrammy Nominated Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, and Audio Engineer James Artissen also formerly known as James Worthy has long considered the name to be central to his life, and identity. It represents the dedication, and the passion towards his craft. Coming from New York, the musician attributes his hometown as a major influence on his style, and sound. Born James Allen Worthy on March 28, 1992 in Queens, New York, James began pursuing music at the age of 16. During that time period James had the opportunity to meet the late great Michael Jackson at Webster Hall in New York City which inspired James to fully pursue a career in the music business. After moving to Atlanta, GA the singer, songwriter, and producers first musical experience was at his high school recording studio through a music mentoring program sponsored by Dallas Austin. His initial foray into music consisted of learning the art of songwriting which later turned into music production shortly after. Artissen was also highly influenced by artists such as: A Tribe Called Quest, Whodini, Kanye West, Miguel, The Weeknd, and Pharrell Williams. While studying those artists he began to teach himself how to sing in 2009. To further his education he attended The Art Institute of Atlanta where he received a bachelor's degree in audio production. This helped him begin working, and placing his work with mainstream acts, and songwriters. 

In 2017, James transitioned from music production to artistry, and began recording himself. He joined a duo group named Kings X2, and released their debut single "Wine For Me" in september of 2017. The single peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Hot Single Sales Chart for 5 weeks. Later in 2018 the group disbanded, and James released his debut solo single "Move" which features the rap group Whodini. Following up to 2019 James released his anticipated EP "Blu Leisure" which became critically acclaimed upon its release. The project included guest appearances from: Tony Terry, Sonna Rele, Kalenna Harper, and Whodini. After its great success he released his sophomore EP "Kaleidoscopes", and in 2023 he joined forces with rapper Big Gipp of the rap group Goodie Mob to release their collaborative EP "Gipp N Worthy". The lead single "TOTW" peaked at #91 on the US Billboard R&B Digital Sales Chart also charting at the #1 position on the Amazon Best Sellers Chart. Within all of James's work he has been nominated for several Grammy Awards by working with names such as: Meek Mill, Justin Bieber, Robin S., 112, Raphael Saadiq, and so many others to name. In 2024 James launched his own label imprint Humble Sound Record in conjunction with Sony Orchard. The label houses artists such as: B Angie B, Robin S., Tynisha Keli, Sophia Habib, Shaynah, and Truth Hurts.

https://www.jamesartissen.com

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast @nbbpodcast

EPS: 223

In this engaging podcast episode, Eddie Wilson shares his inspiring journey to becoming a key figure in his industry, highlighting the influential mentors and experiences that have shaped his career. He discusses the inception of the Empire Operating System and the vision behind Aspire, two ventures that showcase his commitment to innovation and growth. Eddie candidly addresses the challenges he has faced and the strategies he employed to overcome them, emphasizing resilience and adaptability. He reflects on his most significant accomplishments, offering insights into why they hold personal meaning. Eddie also discusses current trends in his field, advising professionals on how to stay ahead. He shares valuable advice for those entering the industry and describes his evolving leadership style. Looking ahead, Eddie reveals his exciting future projects and goals, while also discussing how he maintains a healthy balance between his professional and personal life. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike.

Guest

Eddie Wilson is an American businessman who has been given the title from his peers - "the King of Exits." He has owned over 135 companies and exited over 100 of them successfully totaling well over a billion dollars. His companies have employed over 6,000 people. His current private equity firm Collective Influence has significant brand and real estate holdings as well. Of those holdings are brands such as - The Aspire Tour, Think Realty, Because Coffee, Aspire Wealth, American Association of Private Lenders, Checkmate Tax Advisory, Empire Operating System and many more.

With all of his success in his 40s Eddie has turned his efforts to humanitarian, non-profit activities with his foundation Impact Others. Impact Others exists to serve orphans, feed the hungry, create clean water options, and create sustainable businesses in third world countries.

 https://www.instagram.com/eddiewilsonofficial

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast @nbbpodcast

Episode 214 : The Secret Formula To Success - Scale Beyond Limits Join us as entrepreneur and business expert David Meltzer shares his journey through early career challenges and the resilience that helped him overcome them.  He discusses the key principles guiding his decision-making—integrity, empathy, and value creation—and highlights essential skills for today’s entrepreneurs, including adaptability and emotional intelligence.  David dives into the power of mindset and offers practical advice for handling failure and setbacks. He emphasizes the importance of networking and building meaningful relationships while reflecting on the vital mentorship he wishes he had received earlier. David encourages listeners to embrace their personal and professional growth journeys with courage and curiosity.  Tune in for an empowering discussion that will motivate aspiring entrepreneurs!   Guest David Meltzer @davidmeltzer is a Speaker, Author, Sports Executive, Investor! David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing...VALUE. In all his content and communication that's exactly what you'll receive. He is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook.  His newest book, Game-Time Decision Making, was a #1 new release, David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Host  Olyasha Novozhylova @notbasicblonde_ NotBasiBlonde Podcast    

In this episode, my guest Brad Lea is sharing his best sales strategies and lessons he has learned the hard way, so you don't have to!

Talking Points:

• How to make 1M with what’s in your pocket right now?
• How to rewire your brain and hack your behavior?
• Would you please tell us more about LightSpeed VT?
• How to shift your perspective in 30sec or less?
• How to spot a future billionaire?
• The best sales hacks?
• Which habit is a dream killer?
• Which skill has made you millions?

Guest

Brad Lea @therealbradlea is a leading authority on web-based training. Experienced and proven in sales and marketing, he is a seasoned professional with a strong base of sales management coming from 25 years in the Automotive Industry. Brad’s thought leadership has been instrumental in helping guide some of today’s most effective and productive sales professionals worldwide. Brad is also the author of the Real Deal Lease Presentation. Engaging, authentic and dynamic, Brad is passionate about helping companies discover and develop additional recurring revenue models and improving existing systems and processes. As the Founder and CEO of LightSpeed VT, Brad has revolutionized the online training world. He has set the gold standard for how training is delivered, tracked and reported on ensuring maximum performance, accountability, retention and results.

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast

Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style.

Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger.

A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast. 

As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness.

Author of the children’s book 

Cutie the Unicorn – It’s ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality.

The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles.

Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million. 

As seen in YahooFinance, Jezebel magazine, Thrive, Medium, and Fashion Week Online magazines.

Olyasha has also partnered with brands such as Cartier, Revolve, PrettyLittleThing, PGA, Steve Madden, Too Faced, Vital Proteins, Tarte, DryBar, Drunk Elephant, etc. 

When she’s not documenting her travels through the world, Olyasha is busy masterfully educating women how to create iconic looks with a mix of affordable and designer pieces, as well as offering makeup, skincare, and fitness tips to encourage her followers to live their best and most beautiful lives!

In this episode my guest, Tim Storey and I are discussing very interesting topics.

Talking Points:

• How can someone create a future they desire 
• Would you please share a simple guidance that will unlock a new way of acting and thinking
• Please share easy-to-follow instructions to examine all aspects of your life, from adolescence to adulthood
• Tips on establishing a fulfilling work-life balance
• What is the most common mistake people make that puts them further away from their goals
• An encouraging and practical approach to physical and mental health
• How to discover a new mindset and freedom in your personal finance strategies

Guest

Tim Storey @timstoreyofficial is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach, known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and athletes to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods in the country. Tim has traveled to seventy-five countries and spoken to millions of people. He often meets privately to counsel high-profile leaders in various industries. Along with a rigorous speaking calendar and private life-coaching sessions, Tim regularly appears on nationally syndicated radio and television shows and has hosted an exclusive Saturday morning series on SiriusXM Radio. Tim also leads The Congregation Church in Pacentia, CA, which meets weekly and provides spiritual insight and direction for people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and needs.

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast

Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style.

Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger.

A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast. 

As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness.

Author of the children’s book 

Cutie the Unicorn – It’s ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality.

The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles.

Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million. 

As seen in YahooFinance, Jezebel magazine, Thrive, Medium, and Fashion Week Online magazines.

Olyasha has also partnered with brands such as Cartier, Revolve, PrettyLittleThing, PGA, Steve Madden, Too Faced, Vital Proteins, Tarte, DryBar, Drunk Elephant, etc. 

When she’s not documenting her travels through the world, Olyasha is busy masterfully educating women how to create iconic looks with a mix of affordable and designer pieces, as well as offering makeup, skincare, and fitness tips to encourage her followers to live their best and most beautiful lives!

In this episode, my guest Samantha Skelly and I discussing all the benefits of breathwork:

Talking Points:

• Hungry For Happiness, what inspired you to write it
• Putting bandaids on bulletwounds: the importance of digging deep
• What are the main tools to support the struggle with food and your body
• Bridging the gap between accepting the body you’ve been given and attaining the body you desire
• How to do you heal through breathwork
• Would please share the quickest technique to calm anxiety or panic attack 
• What do you think of breakdowns? How to get through 
• What is number 1 trait of highly successful people?

Guest

Samantha Skelly @samanthaskelly  SAMANTHA SKELLY is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, breathwork facilitator, and emotional eating expert. In 2014, she founded Hungry for Happiness to support women around the world battling disordered eating and body image issues. In 2018 she founded Pause Breathwork, a movement to decrease the suffering humanity experiences though the power of breathwork. She continues to spread her message through her programs, international retreats, motivational speaking engagements, and podcast. Samantha is Canadian and now lives between the mountains and beach in Southern California. Visit her online www.hungryforhappinesss.com 

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast

Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style.

Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger.

A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast. 

As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness.

Author of the children’s book 

Cutie the Unicorn – It’s ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality.

The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles.

Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million. 

As seen in YahooFinance, Jezebel magazine, Thrive, Medium, and Fashion Week Online magazines.

Olyasha has also partnered with brands such as Cartier, Revolve, PrettyLittleThing, PGA, Steve Madden, Too Faced, Vital Proteins, Tarte, DryBar, Drunk Elephant, etc. 

When she’s not documenting her travels through the world, Olyasha is busy masterfully educating women how to create iconic looks with a mix of affordable and designer pieces, as well as offering makeup, skincare, and fitness tips to encourage her followers to live their best and most beautiful lives!

In this episode, my guest, Tori Dunlap and are discussing a guide to financial freedom.

Talking Points:

• The best way to grow wealth
• What do you think of credit cards? Credit card debt?
• Please tell more about importance of investing for women 
• How to transform your relationship with money 
• Your best strategies to grow an online business 
• The most effective negotiation techniques 
• What is your shockingly simple savings secret
• Student loans, how to refinance?

Guest

Tori Dunlap @herfirst100k is an internationally-recognized money and career expert. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. She has helped over one million women negotiate salary, pay off debt, build savings, and invest. Tori’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, the New York Times, BBC, TIME, PEOPLE, CNN, New York Magazine, Forbes, CNBC, BuzzFeed, and more. With a dedicated following of over 160,000 on Instagram and more than 1.5 million on TikTok —and multiple instances of her story going viral—Tori’s unique take on financial advice has made her the go-to voice for ambitious millennial women. CNBC called Tori “the voice of financial confidence for women.” An honors graduate of the University of Portland, Tori currently lives in Seattle, where she enjoys eating fried chicken, going to barre classes, and attempting to naturally work John Mulaney bits into conversation.

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast

Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style.

Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger.

A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast. 

As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness.

Author of the children’s book 

Cutie the Unicorn – It’s ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality.

The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles.

Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million. 

As seen in YahooFinance, Jezebel magazine, Thrive, Medium, and Fashion Week Online magazines.

Olyasha has also partnered with brands such as Cartier, Revolve, PrettyLittleThing, PGA, Steve Madden, Too Faced, Vital Proteins, Tarte, DryBar, Drunk Elephant, etc. 

When she’s not documenting her travels through the world, Olyasha is busy masterfully educating women how to create iconic looks with a mix of affordable and designer pieces, as well as offering makeup, skincare, and fitness tips to encourage her followers to live their best and most beautiful lives!

In this episode, my guest Theresa DePasquale and I are discussing how to win an Instagram game in 2021.

Talking Points:

• How to build and define your brand?
• How can you win an Instagram game in 2021? 
• How to find a right balance between leaning and launching your business 
• Things you wish you knew before becoming an entrepreneur?
• What kind of content attracts the most attention?
• How to prevent social media burnout?
• Why most entrepreneurs fail at social media?

My Guest

Theresa DePasquale @theresadepasquale

"I began my career as an entrepreneurial fitness expert, owning multiple health clubs in the Tampa Bay Area before moving my business totally online. In 2012 I started my Instagram page and used my marketing skills to quickly dominate the social media space by successfully building multiple large, revenue-generating brand pages on Instagram. My own personal brand page @TheresaDepasquale has over 230k followers and is still growing today due to it’s motivational and educational content. With over 10 years of online branding and social media experience (paired with countless hours of high-level masterminds and business conferences), I’ve worked hard to master the art of online branding and social media strategy and have become the go-to mentor for many elite, high-level clients and mastermind groups. In December 2018 I started my company Captures Social Group to provide one-on-one consulting and management for national companies and industry-leading experts to help them successfully build their brands online and grow their reach and credibility. My passion is to work with heart-centered entrepreneurs and companies to help them skyrocket their brand and attract more clients. My focus is to establish people and companies in the health, wellness, and lifestyle segment as the expert in their fields, while simultaneously growing an organic engaged following that will lean in and help spread their message".

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast

Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style.

Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger.

A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast. 

As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness.

Author of the children’s book 

Cutie the Unicorn – It’s ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality.

The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles.

Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million. 

As seen in YahooFinance, Jezebel magazine, Thrive, Medium, and Fashion Week Online magazines.

Olyasha has also partnered with brands such as Cartier, Revolve, PrettyLittleThing, PGA, Steve Madden, Too Faced, Vital Proteins, Tarte, DryBar, Drunk Elephant, etc. 

When she’s not documenting her travels through the world, Olyasha is busy masterfully educating women how to create iconic look ...

In this episode, my guest and I are discussing so many important topics.

Talking points:

• How to breakup with yourself and fulfill your dreams?
• Your body will never lie to you
• Share your Sh*t. The connection starved society- please tell us more
• How to get your story out and book press media 
• How to live up to your huge potential 
• What is your best strategy to increase your income?
• How to build a million dollar brand around your story
• What are the top 3 visibility strategies in 2021

Guest

Abbey Gibb @abbeygibb an Emmy-winning media mogul and a 3x TEDx speaker. She's on a mission to change the world through conscious and healing media. As a former TV news journalist, Abbey covered stories from the Capitol to the Super Bowl. Now running her worldwide media consulting company, Healing Media Productions, Abbey empowers thousands of mission-driven entrepreneurs to gain clarity and media visibility with their unique messages. Through this kind of storytelling, Abbey believes we can together rekindle our humanity and set this world on fire.

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast

Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style.

Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger.

A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast. 

As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness.

Author of the children’s book 

Cutie the Unicorn – It’s ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality.

The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles.

Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million. 

As seen in YahooFinance, Jezebel magazine, Thrive, Medium, and Fashion Week Online magazines.

Olyasha has also partnered with brands such as Cartier, Revolve, PrettyLittleThing, PGA, Steve Madden, Too Faced, Vital Proteins, Tarte, DryBar, Drunk Elephant, etc. 

When she’s not documenting her travels through the world, Olyasha is busy masterfully educating women how to create iconic looks with a mix of affordable and designer pieces, as well as offering makeup, skincare, and fitness tips to encourage her followers to live their best and most beautiful lives!

In this episode, my guest and I are discussing very important topics.

Talking Points:

• How did you start your modeling career 
• Did you have any challenges in your modeling career 
• People magazine shared your interview, and your rules to loving your body
• What inspires you the most
• What are you an advocate for? 
• The most exciting moments of your career 
• How do find work/life balance 
• What’s your favorite quote that you live by 
• The best advice you can give to women 

Guest 

Lornalitz Baez @lornalitz is a recognized international Fashion Curve Model, Actress, Advocate for diversity and humanitarian. She has a Bachelors in business and graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. She has established relationships and influence with top brands in the fashion and film industry for over 10 years.

While successfully working in Fashion and Film, she's established herself as being a positive role model for all women and young girls. Traveling and appearing in many places, you can see her modeling for top brands such as; Nordstorm, Torrid, Savage X Fenty, JustFab, Macy's, Target, Walmart, Slink Jeans, NYDJ, just to name a few. She appeared on the Lifetime channel  "Project Runway" as the muse for the winner, plus designer Ashley Nell Tipton. Lornalitz became the 1st Latina Curve model to close the show for Project Runway during New York Fashion week.  She also starred on two docu-series on NuvoTV (an American Latino network) and filmed two national commercials for Ross department store. 

Being Puerto Rican and a quarter Japanese with a curvy physique, Lornalitz is a proud advocate for "Diversity", promoting not just size inclusivity but mixed culture, race, gender and age inclusivity within the Entertainment industry. On her down time, she loves to give back to the less fortunate, this act of love is a personal endeavor for her.   

"Philanthropy and giving provides me with a higher sense of purpose and joy." ~Lornalitz  

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast

Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style.

Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger.

A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast. 

As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness.

Author of the children’s book 

Cutie the Unicorn – It’s ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality.

The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles.

Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million. 

As seen in YahooFinance, Jezebel magazine, Thrive, Medium, and Fashion Week Online magazines.

Olyasha has also partnered with brands such as Cartier, Revolve, PrettyLittleThing, PGA, Steve Madden, Too Faced, Vital Proteins, Tarte, DryBar, Drunk Elephant, etc. 

When she’s not documenting her travels through the world, Olyasha is busy mas ...