Marie Claire Russia: The Big Bang Theory
Recovery + Surrendering on 1 Giant Mind Podcast
“How do we truly heal and recover after a period of self-loathing and self-harm? Alyonka, a Russian born journalist and television personality now living in the US shares her challenges as she recovers from a life-threatening eating disorder. The deepest truth emerges in the end and results in one of the most powerful and insightful 1 Giant Mind podcasts to date.” - via 1 Giant Mind
Click here to listen: https://www.1giantmind.com/podcast-episode/recovery-surrendering/
Love Squad Series “Our Bodies… How We Hurt It, Hate It, and Ultimately Heal It”
Photographer: Russia Boles
Love Squad Series: “Our Bodies… How We Hurt It, Hate It, and Ultimately Heal It”
Ally Love, Founder of A Love Squad with Alyonka
Jack Studios, NYC
Photographer: Russia Boles
Love Squad Series “Our Bodies… How We Hurt It, Hate It, and Ultimately Heal It”
Panelists: Alyonka, Claire Fountain, Hunter McGrady
Host: Ally Love
Jack Studios, NYC
Photographer: Russia Boles
Love Squad Series “Our Bodies… How We Hurt It, Hate It, and Ultimately Heal It”
Moderator: Ally Love / Panelists: Alyonka Larionov, Claire Fountain, Hunter McGrady
Jack Studios, NYC
Photographer: Russia Boles
Love Squad Series “Our Bodies… How We Hurt It, Hate It, and Ultimately Heal It”
Moderator: Ally Love / Panelists: Alyonka Larionov, Claire Fountain, Hunter McGrady
Jack Studios, NYC.
Photographer: Russia Boles
Boss Babe Brunch | Moderator
Let's get together for an amazing opportunity to network, connect and collaborate with some of the most inspiring women of Metro Detroit. Hear from our incredible panel while enjoying delicious goodies from our brunch table!
Our lovely panel includes:
Meagan Ward: Women's Entreprenurial Activist/Brand Mogul/Owner of Femology
Terra Castro: Owner Detroit Body Garage
Valentina Vajze: Owner of VAJZE jewlery
Elizabeth Mays: CEO MCS Multimedia
Moderator - Alyonka Larionov: Host of 'Tell Your Story' podcast
Boss Babe Brunch
Let's get together for an amazing opportunity to network, connect and collaborate with some of the most inspiring women of Metro Detroit. Hear from our incredible panel while enjoying delicious goodies from our brunch table!
Our lovely panel includes:
Meagan Ward: Women's Entreprenurial Activist/Brand Mogul/Owner of Femology
Terra Castro: Owner Detroit Body Garage
Valentina Vajze: Owner of VAJZE jewlery
Elizabeth Mays: CEO MCS Multimedia
Moderator - Alyonka Larionov: Host of 'Tell Your Story' podcast
Boss Babe Brunch
Let's get together for an amazing opportunity to network, connect and collaborate with some of the most inspiring women of Metro Detroit. Hear from our incredible panel while enjoying delicious goodies from our brunch table!
Our lovely panel includes:
Meagan Ward: Women's Entreprenurial Activist/Brand Mogul/Owner of Femology
Terra Castro: Owner Detroit Body Garage
Valentina Vajze: Owner of VAJZE jewlery
Elizabeth Mays: CEO MCS Multimedia
Moderator - Alyonka Larionov: Host of 'Tell Your Story' podcast
Am I Doing This Right? | Podcast
Marc speaks with Alyonka Larionov, a Host, Producer, Podcaster, Social Engineer and founder of WO/MEN. The two chat about the opportunity for growth in discomfort (4:00), Why she made the choice to share her story (5:50), The importance of sharing your struggles (7:40), What fills her up - perspective (11:26), The balance of positivity vs negativity (13:50), When she chose to step into recovery for her eating disorder (16:30), The recovery process (18:45), The conversation around mental health (21:25), The biggest trends she’s noticing from her WO / MEN workshops (25:10), Creating a space for vulnerability (28:30), Where her curiosity and intuition stem from (30:41), What she’s currently in working on in her personal growth (35:48), What i’m working on in therapy (38:20), Alyonka’s advice for anyone going through a major shift in their lives (41:30), What she hopes to accomplish over the next few months (45:00), Purpose (47:25), Alyonka frames my skepticism and love/dislike relationship for Drake in a different light (51:20), Who she would spend 18 hours in an airport with (52:23)
Women SEEN: Making an Impact 2018
Women SEEN: Making an Impact is an ongoing series about diverse women in Metro Detroit making an impact and changing the world.
Women SEEN Panel
Women SEEN: Making an Impact is an ongoing series about diverse women in Metro Detroit making an impact and changing the world.
Motherhood in Metro Detroit
Elena Larionov
The former Soviet Union figure skater earned the title of World Junior champion in 1980 and '81. Today, the 53-year-old is the mother of Alonka (right, 31, Diana, 27, and Igor Jr., 19. She lives in Bloomfield Hills with her husband, Igor Larionov, who was a member of the Detroit Red Wings' Russian Five.
I always thought it would be a huge responsibility to be a mother. I made a choice to become a full-time mother, so I stop-ped skating. When we left Russia, Alyonka was 2 years old. It was very difficult [because of the] language and different lifestyle. As time went by, we became more comfortable and [Michigan eventually] became our home. The most important thing is to spend as much time as possible with your kids. They grow up so fast, you don’t want to regret that you didn’t. And [for parents moving to the U.S.], as much as you want them to adjust to your new lifestyle, you have to keep your traditions and your language.
My children are the most important part of my life. So, I always try to be there for them. I am very proud of my kids [and] all the amazing things they’ve accomplished. Kids are the flowers in our lives. They are all different, but always beautiful. I hope they only take positive lessons from my life. I always tried to teach them to be nice to people. We are all equal. Some just have more opportunities. I am always amazed at how strong and determined they are. They definitely got it from their father.
Written: Emma Klug / Photographer: Jenny Risher