In her first podcast ever, model Kelsey Merritt sits down with Valeria for a refreshingly honest conversation about identity, boundaries, and ambition. From growing up in a strict Filipino household to becoming the first Filipina Victoria’s Secret model, Kelsey shares the full story behind her calm, polished image and what people often get wrong. They talk about the emotional impact of cultural expectations and beauty standards in the Philippines and Eastern Europe, the real dynamics of the modeling industry, and what it’s like to build a public persona while staying true to yourself. Kelsey also opens up about her love of surfing, gatekeeping style trends, and why she’s learning to speak up more in this new chapter of her life.Follow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseymerritt/ Shop my look from this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/1738912 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ What We talked About:Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices