The Extra Stitch

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Join us on ”The Extra Stitch,” a captivating podcast that delves into the inspiring stories of two remarkable women who seamlessly transitioned from their glamorous careers as models into the exhilarating world of motherhood. Meet Ginta Lapina and Maryna Linchuk, supermodels turned dedicated moms, as they share their transformative journeys and shed light on the beauty and challenges of their unique paths. In each episode, Ginta Lapina and Maryna Linchuk invite listeners into their lives, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the extraordinary world of high fashion and runway glamour that once defined them. They recount the excitement of strutting down catwalks, working with renowned designers, and gracing the covers of prestigious magazines. Yet, the heart of their narrative lies in their subsequent transformation from supermodels to supermoms. With unfiltered honesty and vulnerability, these two dynamic women explore the profound shift in perspective they experienced when they embarked on the adventure of motherhood. They discuss the joys and struggles of balancing the demands of a modeling career with the responsibilities of raising children, offering practical insights and personal anecdotes along the way. Listeners will be captivated by the fascinating tales of navigating the fashion industry’s highs and lows while striving to create a nurturing environment for their families. From embracing their changing bodies and self-image to discovering new passions beyond the runway, Ginta Lapina and Maryna Linchuk share invaluable wisdom about self-acceptance, resilience, and finding fulfillment in unexpected places. ”The Extra Stitch” is more than just a podcast—it’s a celebration of the strength and resilience that come with embracing life’s transitions. Whether you’re a fan of fashion, a parent seeking relatable stories, or someone curious about personal growth, this podcast offers a wealth of inspiration and encouragement. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey with two incredible women who prove that motherhood is the greatest role of all. So, buckle up and tune in to ”The Extra Stitch” for an engaging, heartwarming, and empowering podcast experience that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to embrace your own unique path in life.

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    • Mar 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Extra Stitch

    Maryna and Ginta on challenges, divorce, Hoffman process , joy and baby on the way

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 65:27


    In this episode, Maryna and Ginta openly share what has happened in their lives recently, how they figure things out, as well as good moments, personal growth from tough times, and the importance of being wise and strong for your kids.

    Mirte Maas: Dutch Model on Her Career, Real Estate, University, Little Bean App, and Her Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 62:15


    Meet Mirte Maas on The Extra Stitch Podcast today! Mirte is a Dutch model who shares insights about her successful and fast-paced modeling career, her decision to earn a degree at Columbia University, purchasing real estate and investing, her family, and her son. Mirte also offers advice for young models and discusses how the modeling industry has changed over the years.

    Stormi Bree: From Miss Tennessee to Careers in Modeling, Acting, Singing, and Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 51:52


    On today's episode of The Extra Stitch, meet Stormi Bree. She has explored various fields, including modeling, acting, singing, composing, and more. Stormi shares her journey from winning Miss Tennessee to navigating her career path. She also opens up about motherhood, childbirth, the changes that came with it, and the importance of creativity in her life.

    Shea Marie: The OG Fashion Influencer and CEO of SAME on Career, Entrepreneurship, and the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 38:19


    In today's episode, Shea Marie shares her journey as one of the first fashion influencers, how she transitioned from being a fashion icon attending all the major fashion weeks to becoming the CEO of SAME, her clothing brand. She talks about her hard work in building her fashion empire and also shares her thoughts on having kids, freezing her eggs, and much more about her inspiring life journey.

    Angela Lindvall on supermodel career, motherhood, depression, and the importance of passion in life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 61:49


    Meet Angela Lindvall—the fashion icon, mom of two boys, actress, environmentalist, yogi, and doula—in today's episode of The Extra Stitch. Angela openly talks about her incredible modeling career, her transformation into a yogi coach, the hard and depressive moments of her life, being a mom to two boys and experiencing the empty nest phase, and her future life plans.

    Jesse Golden: modeling, rheumatoid arthritis, having a child young, 2 pregnancy at 45, GOLDEN SECRET

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 63:09


    In this episode of The Extra Stitch, meet the amazing Jesse Golden, CEO of THE GOLDEN SECRET. Jesse openly shares the story of her life: becoming a single mom at 25 while working as a model and booking major jobs during her first pregnancy. She discusses her lifelong diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, her journey to overcome it, meeting the love of her life at 39, and the challenging journey of becoming a mom for the second time at 45.

    Dree Hemingway on her notable family, modeling, acting career, and entire life now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 66:58


    In this episode of The Extra Stitch, we meet our guest, Dree Hemingway. Dree shares about being from a famous family known for Ernest Hemingway, her mother in acting, and her own start and career path as a model and actress. Dree also shares about her fiancé and her daughter, motherhood, and pregnancy.

    Nicole Trunfio, founder of BUMPSUIT, on her modeling career, being a mom of three, and her mission

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 69:57


    In this episode of The Extra Stitch, we meet our guest, Nicole Trunfio. Nicole shares about her modeling career, the challenges of being the founder of Bumpsuit—a women's clothing brand—and being a wife and a mom of three. Nicole opens up about how she got into modeling, met her future husband, and had three children. She also shares how she manages her time running a business, hosting a podcast, and coming up with new ideas, all while being a mom to her three children and a wife to her husband.

    Fashion director of L'Officiel Ukraine Olga Yanul on fashion world, move to LA, marriage, motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 42:32


    Meet Olga Yanul, the fashion director for L'OFFICIEL Ukraine and formerly a fashion editor for Vogue Ukraine. In this episode, Olga shares her journey into the fashion world in Ukraine and her subsequent move to Los Angeles to pursue her passion in the industry. Olga Yanul opens up about the behind-the-scenes workings of the fashion industry, as well as her personal life and experiences with motherhood. 

    'Uma Mother' Patti Quintero on being a Doula, Vedic Meditation and Yoga Teacher, Birth Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 76:20


    In this powerful episode of the Extra Stitch, we meet Patti Quintero, known as Uma Mother. Patti is a doula, yoga and birth educator, Vedic meditation teacher, mentor, and mother of two. Uma Mother was born through Patti's personal journey through pregnancy into motherhood. Essential practices that nurture presence, vitality, adaptability, and access to a source of inner guidance, became an invaluable foundation. All of these and more are discussed in this episode.

    Shannon Nadj: Hot Pilates Studios owner on balancing life as an entrepreneur and a mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 64:19


    Meet Shannon Nadj on this episode of The Extra Stitch. Shannon Nadj openly talks about her journey from passion for Pilates to opening and owning Hot Pilates studios. Shannon talks about her entrepreneurial journey as a Pilates instructor, hardworking woman, and a lovely mom to her baby boy.

    Rocky Barnes: Balancing life as a Top Fashion Influencer, mother of two, and wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 63:48


    In this episode of The Extra Stitch, we meet our guest fashion influencer, model, and mother of two, Rocky Barnes. Rocky openly shares her success story of being a top fashion influencer, model, and mom of two. She opens up about working together with her husband and the right way to balance and structure everything in life for success.

    Kaitlynn Carter: from corporate job to Reality TV, OG Digital Influencing, Divorce at 30, Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 51:13


    Meet Kaitlynn Carter, the ex from 'The Hills,' on today's episode of The Extra Stitch. Kaitlynn openly discusses her engagement with Kristopher Brock, past relationships with Brody Jenner, and her time on 'The Hills' reality show. She also talks about her journey of being a stepmother and, later, a mom of two. Kaitlynn also shares about her current life, latest projects, and house renovation.

    Caroline Vreeland - Unapologetically Herself. Icon, Mother, Wife, Onlyfans Superstar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 59:27


    Meet the sexy bomb, Caroline Vreeland, on today's podcast of The Extra Stitch. Caroline opens up about her journey as a singer, transitioning from a wild party girl to having kids and a husband, being a sexy mom, earning crazy money on OnlyFans, moving to Canada, and savoring life to the fullest.

    From different backgrounds to love at first sight. The story of Ginta Lapina and Bryant Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 44:46


    In this episode of 'The Extra Stitch,' Ginta Lapina engages in a warm conversation with her husband, Bryant Knight. They delve into Bryant's childhood, and origins, and share stories about their first meeting and love at first sight. The discussion spans years of a long-distance relationship, moving in together, getting married, having a child, and plans for the future, among other life moments. Stay 'The Extra Stitched.'

    Shanina Shaik on Saudi roots, bullying, modeling, Victoria's Secret, divorce, new career, motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 97:33


    In this episode of The Extra Stitch, we meet our guest model, Shanina Shaik. Shanina opens up about her roots and childhood, detailing her initial forays into modeling, overcoming challenging moments due to her diversity, and working diligently to achieve her goals, getting Victoria's Secret fashion show and establishing herself in the fashion industry. She candidly discusses her marriage experience, relationships, entrepreneurial journey, and the transformative moment when her baby boy, Zai, entered the world, forever changing her life.

    From Fashion Runway and Model Career to Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 33:08


    In this heartwarming episode of The Extra Stitch, we dive into the pregnancy stories of Ginta Lapina and Maryna Linchuk. Ginta and Maryna share their different pregnancy stories and feelings during pregnancy, incredible and life-changing moments, and personal sides of each one.

    Stitches of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 39:30


    In this heartwarming episode of The Extra Stitch, we dive into the personal lives of Ginta Lapina and Maryna Linchuk. Ginta and Maryna open up about a different kind of runway - the path that led them to their significant others. From serendipitous encounters to blossoming romances, hear how Ginta found her forever in marriage and Maryna's wild journey. It's an intimate look behind the glitz and glam, reminding us that even in a world of spotlights and high fashion, love has its own beautiful story to tell. Tune in for tales of love, commitment, and the stitches that bind us.

    Picture Not Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 31:52


    In this captivating episode of "Picture Not Perfect," join renowned fashion models Ginta Lapina and Maryna Linchuk as they delve deep into the glitz and glamour of the fashion industry. These two supermodels, known for gracing the covers of prestigious magazines and strutting down the runways of renowned fashion houses, open up about their incredible journeys, revealing both the extraordinary and challenging aspects of their profession.  

    From Latvian Roots to Fashion Runways: Ginta Lapina's Inspiring Journey in Modeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 28:03


    In this captivating episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Ginta Lapina, the Latvian-born model who has taken the fashion industry by storm. From humble beginnings in Riga, Ginta's path to becoming a renowned model was filled with determination, hard work, and an unwavering passion for her craft.  

    From Humble Beginnings to the Runway: Maryna Linchuk's Journey as a Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 22:51


    With raw honesty and vulnerability, Maryna shares her upbringing, revealing the experiences and influences that shaped her path to becoming a model. From her small town roots to the international fashion scene, she unveils the twists and turns that led her to captivate audiences and work with renowned designers.  

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