Self development, love, business. spirituality and becoming a smarter and sexier human.What’s the sexiest thing? Intelligence. We’re Kelsi Kitchener and Celeste Durve, co-founders of The VIPER Girls. We built a company with the smartest and sexiest girls in the country; but our show is for both men and women. Join us and our legendary guests as we explore the important, sometimes uncomfortable, conversations with one main theme: growth. We deliver thought-provoking self-development content a ...
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Growing Up Inside Death Row Records, Life Lessons From Nipsey Hussle, and Managing Roddy Rich: With Keefa Black
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Kelsi and Celeste host an extraordinary episode as they delve into the inspiring journey of their guest, Keefa Black. Growing up in Los Angeles, Keefa found himself spending afternoons in the iconic Death Row offices as a kid. They explore his resilience in navigating trauma, his breakthrough as a music industry intern, and his pivotal role in disc…
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Resilient Journeys: Following Your Dreams Amidst Grief and Loss with Parker Noriega
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Kelsi and Celeste host an inspiring and heartwarming conversation with Parker Noriega: LA Based Stylist and Influencer. Parker talks about her journey moving to LA, becoming a stylist and influencer simultaneously and working with famous TikTokers. She opens up about the heart-wrenching loss of her brother to fentanyl, how she found solace in spiri…
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Mastering Productive Arguing: How to Approach Uncomfortable Topics and Effectively Resolve Disagreements
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Kelsi and Celeste delve into the art of navigating conflicts within partnerships with utmost finesse. Discover practical techniques and expert insights to foster productive discussions, strengthen relationships, and find effective resolutions. Whether you're part of a business partnership, a creative duo, or any other type of collaborative endeavor…
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Redefining Modern Romance: Moving Beyond 'Pick Me' Culture to Become an Evolved Partner
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Kelsi and Celeste delve deep into the world of modern romantic relationships and explore the concept of being a "pick me" versus being an evolved partner. They discuss the toxic behaviors associated with "simp" culture, such as putting oneself down or compromising one's values to gain the approval of a potential partner. They then explore what it m…
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Dont Sit Down on the Path: How Cal Scruby Built a Career and a Fanbase as an Independent Artist
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Kelsi and Celeste sit down with rapper Cal Scruby for a conversation about building his dream career despite taking the non-traditional route. They dive into how the music industry works and the pros + cons of being an independent artist. Additionally, Cal opens up about his struggle with mental health and how thats impacted his career as well as t…
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Overcoming Shame and Learning to Trust Ourselves: With Annalie Howling
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Kelsi and Celeste are joined by performance coach Annalie Howling for an incredible discussion about self development. They cover: Dealing with loneliness Starting over at any age Overcoming grief, trauma, and shame How to tell the difference between guilt and shame Providing support for the people we love Trusting the universe You can find her on …
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When You Pay Attention, You Buy an Experience
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Kelsi and Celeste underscore the significance of being mindful with our time and attention, particularly in this era of constant distractions driven by the burgeoning "attention economy." With an overwhelming abundance of varying opinions, stories, personalities, and perspectives vying for our attention, it becomes imperative to exercise discernmen…
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You Are Not Your Thoughts: Letting Go of Anxiety
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the different forms of anxiety and where they come from. They share some of their favorite natural remedies to combat it and how to re-condition your brain to remove the ownership of having anxiety. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!…
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Relationship Deep Dive: Is This My Intuition or My Anxiety?
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Kelsi and Celeste share the news about filming a pilot for a VIPER Girls (their company) reality show. Then they switch gears and open up about their relationship statuses, and what they're learning during the different stages. They have a transparent conversation about how they handle insecurities that come with every new phase. Follow us on insta…
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How to Create New Habits Through 1% Shifts
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Kelsi and Celeste introduce their new book club and review their first book: Atomic Habits by James Clear. In this episode you'll learn why making 1% shifts is more effective than trying to change your entire routine overnight. And how to effectively create better habits and replace bad ones. They explain the importance of revamping your identity w…
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Building a Career in Tech, Dating in LA as a Successful Male, and How to Get On Raya With TJ Taylor
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Kelsi and Celeste are joined by TJ Taylor, former VP of Community at Dispo (David Dobrick's photo sharing app) and Director at Raya (an invite-only dating app for influencers and celebrities). TJ talks about building his career in tech and his experience helping build some of the biggest companies on the market today. And he gives advice for those …
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When to Clap Back and When to Take the High Road
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Kelsi and Celeste debate the best way to handle haters. -- When you hear a rumor has been spread about you, do you respond and stand up for yourself or do you ignore it and not give it your energy? The words you speak become the house you live in so the way you react is crucial. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Wa…
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How Do I Keep My Partner Interested? Be Interesting
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Are your current habits reflective of your future goals? Kelsi and Celeste discuss why it's important to have hobbies as adults; ones that keep you creative and help you stay true to yourself. They also explain the main key in keeping your partner interested in you and encourage the audience to challenge themselves to focus more on themselves and t…
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Relationship Green Flags and Why Having a Type Is Holding You Back
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Kelsi and Celeste update the audience on their dating lives and what they've learned about relationship green flags; like what positive signs to look out for and how to stop type casting potential partners. They share tips for healthy dating dynamics like how to avoid resentment and what truly matters in a partnership. Follow us on instagram: @smar…
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Advice for Building Your Brand, Handling Analysis Paralysis, and the End of Being a “Girlboss”
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Kelsi and Celeste give advice for anyone who wants to start their own brand. They give their opinion on the word "Girlboss" and talk about different ways to close deals and build wealth. They also catch the audience up on what's been going on in their lives, their good news minutes and what they're currently finding sexy. Celeste shares her experie…
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My Balance Is Off; A Solo Special with Kelsi
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Kelsi hosts a solo mini-episode where the audience can get to know her as a host on a personal level. She discusses mercury in retrograde in Libra and how that affects balance. Kelsi shares her personal struggle to find balance and her thoughts on the concept of equilibrium; is it even real? Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi…
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As Above, so Below; Why Our Inner World Creates Our Outer Reality
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Celeste hosts a solo episode breaking down how to manifest your dream life by detaching from the outcome. She explains why the key to conscious creation is stabilizing your inner world first, and then allowing your outer reality to follow. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!…
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Kelsi and Celeste are back for part 2 with Drew Hanlen: an NBA skills coach and keynote speaker. They dive deeper into his mindset; and find out what it's like working with Steph Curry, Kelly Oubre and other NBA players. He explains which mantras keep him grounded and grateful, and how he finds inner peace no matter the situation. They also discuss…
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Sleep or Success, You Choose: A Conversation With Drew Hanlen
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Kelsi and Celeste sit down for an incredible 2 part episode with Drew Hanlen. Drew is an NBA skills coach, keynote speaker, and advisor. He host's his own podcast called Unseen Hours. In part 1, the audience will get an in depth look into Drew's mindset, how he grew up and what moments in his life lead him to become who he is today. He shares anecd…
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss finding your own essence and being true to yourself. Kelsi explains why being genuine to who you are will attract the right people in your life; while Celeste explains the importance of being in your own center of gravity and why it's disrespectful to your higher self to not have integrity to who you truly are. Follow us o…
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Keeping Up With Kelsi and Celeste; Life, Love, Work, and the Murder of Keith
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Kelsi and Celeste are back with season 2-part 2. Catch up with them as they go over updates in their life; including what they've been learning and working on. Kelsi dives into her new relationship and the duo chats about how they dealt with work burn out and what changes they made in order to find inspiration and reconnect to their passion. And la…
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Doers Not Dreamers: A Solo Special with Celeste
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A solo special hosted by Celeste. Celeste gives a raw, transparent look into her brain and her perspective on those who do vs those who dream. She hosts an honest stream of consciousness and dives into why she doesnt believe in balance, where she thinks people waste time, her thoughts on where both men and women get it wrong, and gives some advice …
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Dream in Detail; How to Successfully Manifest Your Desires
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Kelsi and Celeste break down how they successfully manifest and what steps they take to get the results they want. The duo created their business with zero capital, no business experience, or college degrees and were able to consciously create the life they wanted. They talk about manifesting their exact dream apartments and specific parts of their…
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What Does It Take To Be a Good Friend and How Do You Spot a Toxic One?
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss what it takes to be a good friend and what values they deem necessary. They also talk about how to leave a toxic friendship and what red flags to look out for. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!
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What It Takes to Make It in LA and the Dark Side of Hollywood With Faze Clan Executive, Darren Yan
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Kelsi and Celeste are joined by Darren Yan, an executive at Faze Clan, advisor at VIPER, and seasoned talent exec for a conversation on the inner workings of the entertainment industry. Darren has led an extremely successful career in the talent industry. He has managed many A list celebrities, the biggest Youtube sensations, as well as represented…
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Mindset of a Winner; Find a Way or Make a Way
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the importance of never giving up and trusting the process. As self made entrepreneurs, they built their business, VIPER, from the ground up and have learned a lot from the process. Listen to learn more about why it's crucial to execute your strategy and stick to the plan even when things get hard. References: Shoe Dog by …
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Normal Today, Viral Tomorrow: Is Social Media Ruining Work Ethic?
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the recession and debate how a creator economy is affecting the workforce. The conversation begins by exploring current content trends and expands into work ethic in general. They also discuss why it's important to cut distractions out and party less when you are pursuing your goals and to trust the process even when it ge…
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Change Is Inevitable; Growth Is Optional
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Kelsi and Celeste are joined by hospitality entrepreneur and investor, Chris Adams. Chris found success very early on in his life and then quickly lost it all. He talks about how he rebounded, found himself, and re-built his success from the ground up. He drops gems throughout the episode about personal development and what it means to be a leader.…
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Kelsi and Celeste each discuss 5 non-negotiables for their romantic relationships. They talk about why gaining clarity on personal needs is an imperative first step before entering relationships. And why getting to know ourselves and where our boundaries lie will save us time and heartache in the long run. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @cele…
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss how nothing in life has any meaning except what we assign it. And how the narratives we choose, reaffirm our reality. The episode opens with an ancient parable, "Good or Bad, Hard to Say." Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!…
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss taking accountability in personal relationships. Celeste opens up about her unique family dynamics while Kelsi breaks down her feelings toward her estranged father. They go through the domino effect of how family history can affect personal growth and romantic relationships, and why it's only our own responsibility to heal…
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Kelsi and Celeste propose the question: how do we take in other people's perspectives and get the results we want in our relationships while also staying in our own energy and remaining true to ourselves? Since the duo has expertly manifested their dream lives, they explain the difference between attracting vs chasing and how you can get out of the…
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Balancing Work and Dating While He Climbs to the Top: A Conversation With Austin Mills
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Kelsi and Celeste are joined by Austin Mills: a content creator, TV host, and advisor/investor. He shares a male perspective on balancing his ambitious career and long-term relationship while he climbs to the top and achieves his goals. He shares a male perspective on dating in LA, drops tips on networking, and lets us in on his personal mantras an…
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the current state of their mental health, growing pains, and how they're solving their anxiety and mood swings. And they recap on throwing their first party for VIPER's 6th birthday. With an overall focus on growth, this episode expands on how attaining the things they once wanted felt less exciting once they achieved it. …
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Imposter Syndrome and Insecurities While Pursuing Success
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Kelsi and Celeste host a less structured episode more along the lines of a stream of consciousness. They get super honest about insecurities they're facing as they grow their company and expand their brand. They explain how feedback overload can throw you off course and how to find balance between constructive criticism and still being true to your…
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The Spotlight Effect, Perspective, and Why Men Shouldn't Send Nudes
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss The Spotlight Effect, the phenomenon by which people tend to believe they are being noticed more than they really are. They expand the conversation into why the world does not revolve around us and the difference in perspective we generally hold about how we treat people vs how we'd like to be treated. They reinforce the n…
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Precision of Language and Limiting Beliefs
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the importance of precision of language and reprogramming thought patterns through words. They explain how "words program our brains, brains program our habits, and habits program our reality." They present how 90% of our brain function is subconscious and why the stories we tell reaffirm the life we live; thus having a pr…
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We Are of Our Parents, but We Are Not Them
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss generational lessons, trauma, and narratives. They begin with a metaphorical story and expand on what their parents passed down, what was theirs to keep, and what wasn't. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!By Celeste Durve + Kelsi Kitchener
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the difference between being a leader and being a boss. They recap on a negative experience that led them to the larger conversation of being inspired by strong leadership as opposed to being given direction by someone with authority. The duo explains the mantra they live by, "take care of your team and your team will take…
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Dating, Gender Roles, and Divine Femininity
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Kelsi and Celeste share their perspective and preferences on heteronormative gender roles in modern dating. Is it about the money? They expand on this and detail how dynamics can change when the woman makes more money. They also recap personal experiences and detail how they realign into their femininity. They discuss the types of men they usually …
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the reality of hyper-independence. They open up about trauma, loneliness, and their self-critical tendencies. They explain the weight of making every decision for both themselves and their employees and how it affects them. They also explain decision fatigue, how willpower is finite, and how they bounce back from their low…
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New year, same them. Kelsi and Celeste are back for season 2. They share life updates, intentions for the year, and talk about what's to come. The episode is broken into: Good News Minute Life Updates Sexy Sexy Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!
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Kelsi and Celeste wrap up season 1 with a reflective episode. They recap on their year coming out of covid and get ready for 2022. The episode is divided into 3 parts: Work, Love, And Self. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the importance of non-sexual intimacy and dive into a few examples for a hearty yet intimate conversation. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!
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Kelsi and Celeste check up on each other's mental health and then discuss outgrowing friendships. They propose the questions: How do you navigate that growth gracefully and find new perspectives when relationships end? How do you become your own ally? Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!…
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Didnt Want to Work a 9 to 5; So Now We Work a 24:7
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the pros and cons of owning a business. They discuss what it means to have a strong work ethic and the steps that go into building a brand or being a good employee. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!
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Kelsi and Celeste host a fun episode where they comment on dating dilemmas from 6 of their friends and give them tough love. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!
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Kelsi and Celeste propose arguments against settling, giving up on dreams, or "being realistic." They discuss why it's important to recognize when others are projecting their limiting beliefs onto you and how to remain an independent thinker and create the life you *truly* desire. Additionally, they briefly recap the horrific events of Travis Scott…
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Show Me Your Friends and I'll Show You Your Future
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss mimetic theory and competition. The duo explores how as humans, we often desire what people around us have simply because they have them; and that we compete for the same things even if we don't truly want them deep down because sometimes herd mentality validates our existence. Notes and references from the episode: Mimeti…
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Kelsi and Celeste discuss the 5 love languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. These include words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. Follow us on instagram: @smartissexy @celestedurve @kelsi.kitchener Watch us on Youtube!
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