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Life as an Artist & Student

A dive into the challenges, positives, and everything in between that come with being a full time student and an artist simultaneously, specifically in the lanes of music and fashion. Topics covered include time management, accomplishments and more. Special Guest appearance by ⁠TyeDye⁠!

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Am I the Jerk??

Hi everyone! Join us in today’s episode called ‘Am I the Jerk??‘. We are reading our Instagram followers’ situations and giving our opinions on whether or not YOU are the jerk in the story.

Meet the hosts!

Liliana Teran – VC Social | Instagram

Carol Ultreras – VC Social | Instagram

Dahlila Razo – VC Social | Instagram

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Nepo Baby Tea Party

Nepo Baby Tea Party VC Social

We wanted to talk about the discourse of “nepo babies” in pop culture that has been all over the internet recently. In this episode, we discuss our opinions, trends on TikTok, and the reasons for controversy on “nepo babies”.

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Lyla:

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Taylor:

VC Social Bio:

⁠https://vcsocial.biz/taylor-garcia/⁠

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⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttaylorgarcia?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Pet Peeves

Pet Peeves VC Social

In this episode of the VC Social Podcast, Liv Lisheski, Leila Tindall, Ashley Cisneros, Valeria Colmonares, Brooke Smith, Nataly Juarez, and Jadin Lugo dive into the most relatable student pet peeves. We cover everything from quick everyday annoyances to the ones that cause real frustration. Through stories, hot takes, and a few laughs, we share our personal experiences and even vote on the worst pet peeves of all. Along the way, we get to know each other better and explore what really gets under students’ skin. Tune in to see if your biggest pet peeve made the list!

Meet our group:

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Love, Lessons & Red Flags – Dating Diaries: 2 Different Generations

In this episode of Dating Diaries: 2 Different Generations, the host Dallas, sits down with Viviana, Bella, Rosie, and Heather to talk all things dating. The group gets into topics like dating apps, red flags, sugar daddies, and the lessons they’ve learned from their own experiences.

They also share some funny date stories, give their opinions on modern dating, and compare how perspectives can differ between generations. If you’ve ever had a bad date, questioned a red flag, or needed dating advice from friends, this episode will definitely feel relatable.

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Lakers, NBA Stars, and PrizePicks: How Fans Watch Basketball Today


Lakers, NBA Stars, and PrizePicks: How Fans Watch Basketball Today VC Social

In this episode we talk about the Los Angeles Lakers, some of the biggest NBA stars right now, and how fans watch basketball today. We also discuss how sports prediction apps like PrizePicks make games more interactive. Our group (Alex, Christian, Jade, Bryan) share opinions on the Lakers, on players like Lebron James, Luka Doncic, Wemby, and Anthony Edwards, and we talk how sports culture is changing. 

Down below are links to PrizePicks, LA Lakers team stats, and a link to a Survey.

  1. ⁠​https://www.prizepicks.com/⁠
  2. ⁠​https://www.espn.com/nba/team/stats/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers⁠
  3. ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQJhi5i4Et-ECHM6nRIEEoPtns61eGvLd9pxzrORaO2rt52A/viewform⁠

Meet the hosts!!!!

Christian Perez

VC Social bio page: ⁠https://vcsocial.biz/about-christian-perez/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/christianperezvc?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==⁠

Jade Moyenda

VC Social bio page: ⁠https://vcsocial.biz/about-jade-moyenda/⁠

Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jademoyenda?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==⁠

Bryan Jimenez

VC Social bio page: ⁠https://vcsocial.biz/about-bryan-jimenez/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vv.beaked?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== ⁠

Alex Lopez

VC Social bio page: ⁠https://vcsocial.biz/about-alex-lopez/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexalmiighty?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr 

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Hot Girl Makeup Hotline

In this episode of Hot Girl Makeup Hotline, your hosts Isabella, Valeria, and Mariah discuss makeup trends, dupes of high-end products and give you advice on how to find your signature look. They give insight about the impact of social media on beauty trends. Each of the hosts shares their favorite makeup looks and a variety of products that are actually worth your money. As your “beauty besties,” we help you discover the fun in makeup.

Meet the hosts!

Isabella Zavala

VC Social bio page: ⁠https://vcsocial.biz/isabella-zavala/ ⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iisabellazav?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== ⁠

Valeria Montes

VC Social bio page: ⁠https://vcsocial.biz/valeria-montes-garcia/ ⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/valermontesg?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ⁠

Mariah Chavira

VC Social bio page: ⁠https://vcsocial.biz/mariah-chavira/ ⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mariahchaviraa?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==⁠

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Thank you for listening!

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What’s In Your Headphones?

As college students, we tend to get ahead of ourselves when it comes to having stress while trying to deal with anything college-related, but from experience and many friends/peers of mine, music is the number one way to destress, focus, or even just to walk around campus. I wanted to get different people’s opinions and find out their way of thinking when it comes to using music to help, so I interviewed three students to understand why they listen to the music that they do. I asked them the same five questions and got very different but interesting answers.

Interview 1: Leslie

1. Is there a certain artist that you like to listen to when you want to destress?

– Tame Impala 

2. How does that artist help you focus?

– The message in their songs, along with the beats, keeps me in the zone. The lyrics aren’t too distracting.

3. What genre of music helps you get into the focusing zone and why?

– Techno or house music. The beats keep me in a constant though instead of having lyrics steering me away from my assignments.

4. What song would you describe your college life right now and why?

– Passionfruit by Drake. It’s good vibes and I feel like I’m flowing through the school work taking it day by day.

5. What song plays in your head when you submit an assignment at 11:59?

– Only Angel by Harry Styles. It had a good mix of buildup and intensity then relief when submitting the assignment.

Interview 2: Alyssa

1. Is there a certain artist that you like to listen to when you want to destress?

– Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish 

2. How does that artist help you focus?

– Ariana Grande tends to make songs that hit emotionally, Billie Eilish makes melodies that ease my stress and calms me down. 

3. What genre of music helps you get into the focusing zone and why?

– Usually girl pop, but if I really want to get into my zone, I usually put on a lo-fi radio station, and I usually tend to put that on for when I study or do my assignments/homework.

4. What song would you describe your college life right now and why?

– My Future by Billie Eilish because It really has you thinking about not only school but life. 

5. What song plays in your head when you submit an assignment at 11:59?

– Count Contessa by Azealia Banks. It has good vibes all around and makes me feel like I’m that girl because I got it done before the deadline.

Interview 3: Ashley

1. Is there a certain artist that you like to listen to when you want to destress?

–  Taylor Swift because she has a song for every feeling. If I’m feeling stressed, I usually put on Evermore or Folklore. If I want an album to hype me up, I’ll put on Fearless because that is just such a good pop album.

2. How does that artist help you focus?

– Her music helps me focus because it creates a certain mood.

3. What genre of music helps you get into the focusing zone and why?

– Pop music for sure because it’s upbeat and motivating.

4. What song would you describe your college life right now and why?

– This Is Me Trying by Taylor Swift because I feel as though anybody can relate no matter what stage of life you’re in.

5. What song plays in your head when you submit an assignment at 11:59?

– Time Of Our Lives by Pitbull feat Ne-Yo because it’s such an uplifting song.

Quote from my interview with Leslie

“The way music has the power to transport you back to a certain feeling or time is beautiful.”

For context, this playlist is one of my favorite playlists to listen to because it’s calming music to help you focus.

Final Thoughts

After taking the time to interview these students, I reviewed everyone’s answers, played all the requested songs, and sat down with them as I listened to everyone’s choices. Even to understand the way a song can mean so much to a person. It’s crazy to think how different each person answered and the type of music each one uses to focus.

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Who is Watching These Ads??

When you’re scrolling on TikTok or Instagram and you see a video that says “sponsored” on it, you probably scroll past it. It’s not the ad’s fault, it’s not your fault, it just happens. With the increase of advertising through social media, companies are usually required to add the sponsored feature or often add links to make it easier for viewers to access the product. Instead of responding in a positive way, most viewers find these videos an interruption to their scroll. 

There actually were studies at the University of Twente and Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences where they had tracked a number of participants’ Instagram feeds by looking at analytics and conducting interviews; The results confirmed that sponsored ads have much less watch time and overall less engagement compared to organic content. 


This raises the question of how companies will move forward in marketing through social media, and who will actually even respond. 

While I don’t have the resources these Universities have, I have a microphone and an iPhone, so I have conducted a series of short interviews with social media users of different kinds of demographics. 

I asked,

“Why do you scroll past sponsored ads on TikTok, and why do some of them catch your eye?”

This video is of an interview with my coworker and friend Kianna expressing her opinion and answering the questions above. Of the 10 people that I interviewed, all the answers were generally the same. Viewers response to authentic content is significantly better than their response to ‘hokey’ sponsored content.

Thank you for reading, and I hope that this article urges you to consider why you avoid certain ads, and why others attract you.

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Beauty & Wellness Student Life at VC

 Confident Skin, Confident You, in 4 Easy Steps 

Cleanser. Hydrating Serum. Moisturizer. Sunscreen.

Most people don’t have a skincare routine, but I’m here to tell you the importance and ease of starting yours today! There are four base products everyone should have, which are a cleanser, hydrating serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Skincare is for everyone, whether it’s for acne, preventative care, or corrective care.

Itzel Reyes, a licensed esthetician, says, “This is an effective skincare routine that incorporates all the essentials to bring your skin back to life…they are professional grade, result driven products.”

It is important to have a skincare routine not only to look good but to have healthy skin now and as we get older. Also, if you think it’s too late to start yours, it’s not as long as you start! People usually think skincare is only for people with acne, but they’re wrong. Itzel sees clients who also want to prevent their skin from getting dry during the fall season or who want to protect it from getting sun damage. She also has clients who already have sun damage and hyperpigmentation, which is caused by not using or having the right products to protect their skin.

“Would you believe me if I told you this was 80% home care…”

Ultra Gentle Cleanser

Step 1: start with your cleanser and make sure you fully rinse it off before applying the other products.

Hydrating Serum

Step 2: After you’ll want to add a pea size amount of your hydrating serum.

Moisturizer

Step 3: Add about a nickle size of moisturizer and make sure to wait about 20 seconds before adding your spf!

Sunscreen

Step 4: Lastly don’t forget to put your sunscreen, which should be two finger length amount. Make sure to massage it in to not have a white cast!