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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...
Crazy Week: Burning Man, Flying Spirit Airlines, and Surviving Blackmail
Crazy Week: Burning Man, Flying Spirit Airlines, and Surviving BlackmailThis week on 'Just Fake It,' we dive into some wild and unexpected adventures. Nora takes us th...
We Meet a Taiwanese Action Filmmaker and Actress
Nora and Maryna host Alice Wang and Celine Lee, movie professionals from Taiwan. The discussion covers various interesting facets of filmmaking in Taiwan and their exp...
Exploring the Magic of Burning Man: Tips, Experiences, and Survival Guide
In this episode of the Just Fake It podcast, Nora and Maryna take you deep into the heart of Burning Man, the extraordinary week-long event held in the Black Rock Dese...
American Food Culture: First Impressions & Surprises
Nora and Maryna share their funny and eye-opening experiences with American food after moving to the United States. From their first encounters with tacos and Starbuck...
Top Side Hustles to Make Extra Money in LA
Nora and Maryna discuss various side hustles that can help you make extra money in the expensive city of Los Angeles. We dive into options such as working as an extra ...
Our Top 5 Secret Spots to See Celebrities in LA
We're sharing our favorite secret spots in Los Angeles to catch a glimpse of celebrities! Join us, Nora and Maryna, as we chat about our personal experiences seeing ce...
How to Believe in Yourself: Breaking Through Self-Doubt
Nora and Maryna discuss the challenges of overcoming self-doubt and the journey towards confidence. They share personal stories about struggling with negative internal...
How I Made It From Film School to Filmmaking with Fady Jeanbart
In this episode of the Just Fake It Podcast, hosts Nora and Maryna welcome the talented Fady Jeanbart, a full-time director, editor, and producer who has carved out a ...
War Zone to Red Carpet: Back From Ukraine & Cannes Film Festival 2024
Hosts Maryna and Nora are back from their European escapades, each with incredible stories to share. Maryna takes us on a heartfelt journey to Ukraine, where she navig...
We Meet Author, Model, & Pageant Host: Eugeniia Gul
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 page...
We Meet a Screenwriter David Barbeschi
We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the incredibly talented screenwriter David Barbeschi. Join us as we delve deep into the world of screenwriting and filmma...
Surviving War and Love: Our Journey from Ukraine Part 2
In this episode with Maryna and Gene, we share our harrowing escape from war-torn Ukraine. Join us as we recount our journey from military invasions to refugee camps, ...
From Warzone to LA: How I Escaped from Ukraine Part 1
Join host Maryna and her husband, Gene, as they share their extraordinary journey from meeting at film school in Los Angeles to surviving the Ukrainian invasion. This ...
How I Started a Commercial Photography Business in LA with Francesca
Nora and Maryna sit down with Francesca Perticarini, an inspiring 27-year-old entrepreneur from Italy who has made a name for herself in Los Angeles with her photo and...
Dating Life in LA
Our main topic centers on the complexities of dating in Los Angeles. We start with a lively discussion about a recent fashion find—a controversial bra that promises ...
Legendary Hollywood Producer Donna Smith
Hey everyone! Nora and Maryna here, and we have a very special guest today—Donna Smith! We're thrilled to have her with us. Donna is a trailblazer in the film industry...
Rotate Your Closet with Jessie & Hannah
We welcome Jessie Somekh and Hannah Graves, two dynamic entrepreneurs who share their journey from the East Coast to LA. Listen in as we discuss their unique backgroun...
Cultural Differences in LA
In this episode of Just Fake It: Coming to LA, Nora and Maryna dive deep into the cultural differences they've encountered since moving to Los Angeles. From apartment ...
Film School in LA Part 2
In this episode, we dive into part two of our experiences at the New York Film Academy, where we learned the ins and outs of filmmaking through a hands-on approach. We...
Meet Amir: A Scientist in LA
Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Just Fake It: Coming to LA". In this episode, Nora sits down with Amir Nasajpour, a trailblazing academic entrepreneur and ...
Being Fragile in LA with Esra
In this episode of "Just Fake It: Coming to LA," hosts Nora and Maryna dive deep into the complexities of relationships, femininity, and personal growth with the multi...
Lights, Camera, Action: Our Leap into Film School in LA
Today, it’s all about diving headfirst about us coming to Los Angeles for film school . Joining me is my good friend and fellow film enthusiast, Maryna, as we unwrap o...
Surprising Trends in LA
Welcome to the very first episode of "Just Fake It: Coming to LA," hosted by Nora and Maryna. Today, we embark on a journey through the streets of Los Angeles, the cit...
Introduction
Welcome to Just Fake It: Coming to LA. 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, beau...