eyeliner's cultural history & the political power of beauty ft. author Zahra Hankir
Maalvika sits down with Lebanese-British journalist and author, Zahra Hankir to talk about her latest book, Eyeliner: A Cultural History . H...
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Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika
Here lay the stories I collect, the lessons I learn, my growing pains, my self-discovery. While navigating adult life can be challenging, I believe there is a lot of good stuff. Let's find i...
Episodes
20 of 36 episodesgetting cheated on & other paradigm shifts
(Not) live from Chicago, It's Saaaaaturday night! From pages of Maalvika's journal to your ears -- she talks about moments in her life that...
how to cultivate self-worth
Maalvika talks about why self-worth is to life like salt is to cooking. It just makes everything better! Self-esteem, as described by Todd R...
congratulations on your breakup!
Maalvika FINALLY sits down for a breakup episode. We break down the levels of breakups, what to do in each of the stages after, and how you'...
why i stopped saying "i hate men"
Maalvika dissects three of her favorite podcast conversations with Scott Galloway -- specifically the reasons this generation is struggling...
"discipline is self-love" and other life lessons with Ashna Mankotia
Maalvika sits down with her friend & internet big sister, Ashna Mankotia , to talk about her three jobs (a PM at a tech company, a content c...
my rules for female friendship (aka my throughline & life force)
There's a certain volatility to friendship. In romantic relationships, there's a sense of obligation. There are at least some rules about ho...
30 things that will make your life fuller & make you more attractive
Maalvika's bible on living with intention to be more confident, attractive, magnetic, & happier which will make your life fuller. Tell us wh...
how to love being single
Maalvika tells you how she has deep gratitude for every chapter of her life, including singledom. Tangible takeaways, intimate stories, and...
paradigm shifts & magical moments: friendship edition!
Maalvika sits down to talk about some special moments of 2023 so far. Topics include: visiting old friends, making new friends, being open t...
burn the boats & Shark Tank secrets ft. SHARK Matt Higgins!!!
Matt Higgins believes in taking big swings. After dropping out of high school to help provide for his mother, Higgins got his GED, enrolled...
dealing with upheaval or loneliness? (giving you a big hug)
Maalvika gives you some tangible tips on how to deal with the sadness that comes with big upheavals of moving/breakups/etc. And the everyday...
he wanted a bride, i was making my own name ft. Jenni Johnson (part 2)
The girls chat breakups, timelines (spoiler alert: they're fake), Midnights, & other good things. Follow Maalvika's personal Instagram: @maa...
please heal loudly: body image & ed recovery ft. Jenni Johnson (part 1)
TW mentions of ED & body image. Maalvika speaks with Jenni about what her motto, "PLEASE HEAL LOUDLY" means to her and the power of communit...
arranged marriages, not being a friend group person, & liking yourself ft. Sandalina
You can't see it but both Maalvika and Sandalina are recording in their pajamas on a Sunday night. They talk therapy; dating fatigue and loo...
finding your passion (a how-to of sorts)
Maalvika tells you how to find your passion (hint: it's all about curiosity; passion is a bit overrated), chats passion v. discipline, and t...
post-grad woes & wins ft. bestie maya
Maalvika cuddles up with her best friend, Maya, to chat all things post-grad. CAREER ANXIETY, REJECTION, BUDGETING, AND THE BEST ROOMMATE HA...
"empathy is my competitive advantage": chatting w senior reporter, Natasha Mascarenhas
Maalvika talks to her friend, Natasha, about how she became a Senior Reporter at TechCrunch, what stability means to both of them, the lonel...
"i am everyone and everyone is me" & other shifts
From pages of Maalvika's notes app to your ears -- she talks about some recent shifts in her life which have made things sweeter. She talks...
the first 24 hours in my new apartment
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