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In this episode of AWF The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with Ludmila Woodruff, strategic relationship advisor to high-achieving individuals and couples, for an unfiltered conversation about why successful women sometimes struggle with love, intimacy, and letting go of control. From inherited anger and childhood patterns to emotional vulnerability, relationship standards, and the pressure to always be strong, Ludmila challenges women to examine the behaviors that may be keeping them disconnected. 
The three unpack how to stop bringing work-mode into your marriage, communicate your needs without criticism, and build relationships where success and softness can coexist because having it all shouldn't mean feeling alone in it.

KEY POINTS
00:00 – Introduction: Why high-achieving women can have everything on paper but still feel disconnected in love and life.
03:12 – How independence, control, and career-driven behaviors can complicate dating, marriage, and intimacy.
10:58 – Why the need for control often comes from childhood experiences, fear, and the search for emotional safety.
15:24 – How successful women can transition out of work mode and reconnect with themselves and their partners.
22:35 – Why men and women are struggling to meet each other's changing emotional expectations in modern relationships.
28:45 – The vulnerability problem: Why powerful women express anger instead of admitting they're hurt.
30:22 – Inherited rage: How generational experiences and childhood conditioning shape conflict in relationships.
38:40 – The Slavic woman mindset: Setting standards, knowing your worth, and refusing to compromise your non-negotiables.
47:54 – How to break unhealthy relationship patterns, communicate better, manage conflict, and recognize warning signs in marriage.

QUOTES 

"If you look at performance, it will never be enough for you to feel worthy." – Ludmila Woodruff

"Even when you were given the example of when someone doesn't meet my expectation, or I feel like there's a gap in what I thought you were going to do and what you did, and the disappointment, the only response I know is anger."  – Mona Kosar Abdi

"I have to respect myself enough to know that if my standard is being tested, I'd rather choose the standard than the men." – Ludmila Woodruff

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What separates reality TV stars who build lasting businesses from those whose fame fades? In this segment of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with Dr. Terry Dubrow to discuss the opportunities and risks of joining The Real Housewives. From Lisa Vanderpump's success to how his reality TV exposure helped lead to Botched, Terry shares why authenticity matters more than chasing a quick payday. His biggest advice? Don't launch a business just because you have an audience. Build on what you already know, let opportunities develop naturally, and make sure what you're selling is real.

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In this episode of AWF The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with world-renowned plastic surgeon and Botched star Dr. Terry Dubrow for an unfiltered conversation about the truth behind plastic surgery, beauty standards, and reality TV.
From the deadly risks of Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) to cosmetic procedures he considers a waste of money, Dr. Dubrow reveals what patients should know before going under the knife. He also reflects on the controversy surrounding The Swan, the dangers of chasing ever-changing beauty trends, and why even the best plastic surgery can go wrong. Plus, he opens up about pretty privilege, the pressures women face to be beautiful and successful, and how The Real Housewives transformed his career.

KEY POINTS

00:00 - Introduction: World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow 
02:05 – How Botched and reality TV changed the stigma around plastic surgery.
05:30 – The controversy behind The Swan and why Dr. Dubrow wouldn't do the show today.
15:32 – How beauty standards and looksmaxxing culture push people to dangerous extremes.
18:50 – Cosmetic procedures that waste money, from thread lifts to overhyped skin treatments.
22:08 – What actually works for under-eye hollows, smile lines, and facial aging.
24:44 – Why Dr. Dubrow refuses to perform BBLs and the potentially fatal complications.
29:44 – The long-term consequences of chasing plastic surgery trends.
35:33 – Pretty privilege, beauty standards, and why attractive women struggle to be taken seriously.
41:02 – How reality TV transformed Dr. Dubrow's career and the secrets to building an authentic brand.

QUOTES 

"If you send a message out that it's really your life is really only as valuable as your looks are, as good as your looks are. That is the worst message for a male, and I can't stand that." – Dr. Terry Dubrow

“I think that's the challenge women face that it's very hard for people to accept two things that you can be beautiful and qualified." – Jeannette Reyes

“A BBL, a Brazilian buttock lift. That, I won't do it because no operation is worth that fatality rate." – Dr. Terry Dubrow

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What if you're leaving thousands of dollars on the table every time you sign a brand deal? In this segment of AWF The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with Hollywood talent manager Stephanie Piza to uncover the truth behind influencer pay and brand negotiations. From a shocking $80,000 pay gap between creators doing the same work to the contract clauses that could cost you control of your content, Stephanie breaks down how to negotiate smarter, recognize your value, and find representation that actually fights for you.

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Stephanie Piza 
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In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi welcome Stephanie Piza, Hollywood talent manager and founder of Piza Global, to break down the new rules of the $21 billion creator economy.
From building a personal brand that attracts opportunities to turning influence into a profitable business, Stephanie shares what it really takes to stand out in an oversaturated market. They unpack the realities of influencer pay, why creators of color still face unequal opportunities, how to negotiate brand deals, and the role AI will play in the future of content creation.

Whether you're an aspiring creator, entrepreneur, or professional looking to build your influence, this conversation is about knowing your value, betting on yourself, and building something that lasts.

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KEY POINTS

00:00 – Introduction: The rise of the creator economy and why personal branding matters
06:24 – How to stand out, grow an audience, and turn influence into income
09:30 – Turning down $10 million and building businesses beyond brand deals
13:31 – The inequality creators of color face in brand partnerships
20:47 – How to attract brand deals and build authentic partnerships
24:08 – Building a personal brand as a creator, entrepreneur, or professional
29:34 – Negotiating higher rates, protecting your content, and avoiding costly contracts
35:27 – The $15K vs. $95K pay gap and why the right representation matters
40:54 – The future of influencing, AI, and staying ahead of the industry

QUOTES 
“I have always just bet on myself. I'm first gen; I'm going to make it work.” – Stephanie Piza 
“There comes a point in a creator's career where they realize they're providing more value than a one quick off brand deal.” – Mona Kosar Abdi
“I don't think it's too late. I think that you have to make yourself an anomaly, because again, there's so much talent out there.” – Stephanie Piza 

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Stephanie Piza 
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