Life Without the Formula: Stav B 

“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. well, I hope that if you are out there you read this and know that yes, it’s true I’m here, and I’m just as strange as you.” - Frida Kahlo

The moment she let her hair down, I felt like I was watching a beautiful flower blossom. In a way, I feel honored to witness such a majestic unfurling. What a stunning beauty.

She is like a Tim Burton character, and that is a compliment!

"I won't let people in unless I dissect them and cut them into pieces" this is so me

my new favourite metaphor: "i dont really believe in swimming pools". its like saying you don't believe in the fake or fabricated “beauty” in the world regardless of its utility or popularity - you prefer the ocean. hence why you dont believe in swimming pools. i dont really think she intended it to be interpreted that way but it carries such heavy connotation and its so BEAUTIFULLL. shes so inspiring!

When she put her hair down, I feel it was the most defining moment of the video I really felt an interaction, something she had full control and power on but invitating:she owns her body and knows how magical it is and she is not hysterical about it. That was such a strong moment. Its so refreshing and important to have strong women like this around

"I want to create that aloofness and distance from the world, and then whoever penetrates that is a winner." I've never been able to put that part of myself into words. Stav did this for me. This woman is a force of nature.

"I don't care about how much money people have, but I care about how rich they are in their heart, and in their brain. And I really really mean that." beautiful.

I'm in tears. I don't think one of these interviews has ever so closely matched my own personality in a lot of ways - it was really interesting. So much honesty here, and deep self-knowledge. I hope she finds the right woman to break through the unapproachable force field. :)

oh i LOVED this one. what a cool interesting woman. powerful as hell. love love love

Even the words "I don't really believe in swimming pools" was so metaphorical ugh this woman is magic

This is the closest we’ll ever get to a conversation with Frida Kahlo 🙌

This series is incredible.

"The reason I have love is because I am love. Everything starts in the self. And if I don't have love within myself I cannot offer love, I cannot expect love, I cannot bring love out and I cannot receive it." I love this

her answers were so powerful this was so inspiring wow

I remember first watching this when it came out as a 14 year old. I still love this interview to this day. I’m so glad I was able to find this again. What an amazing and inspiring person.

This channel has made me realize that I have stifled me - the person I really am - an extrovert. No more, Belgium get ready

This channel is probably the most important one.

Gosh... I got goosebumps from watching this. From the way she began the video, strong, hard and fierce... And as she slowly undressed, I felt that she opened up a little more. Maybe even softened a little. She's so interesting.

I had to watch this several times, this woman should have a podcast!

I LOVE her accent! I could listen to her talk all day! Great video!

She looked beautiful at first, and it was easier for myself to identify with her then because of her fashion sense, but when she took everything off it was such an eye opener as to how beautiful she was WITHOUT all those things... It was truly amazing to be able to see that transition.

This is still my favorite video. I'm very thankful to know people like Stav B exists. Even if I never meet someone like her, to know she exists gives me so much hope.

It's just so touching

Why do people like this assume if you don't dress flamboyantly you're somehow afraid or less alive, or that you are impressed and challenged by people who do dress a particular way. Maybe we just have other things to do!

She is Greek.I can tell by the accent,because i'm Greek as well.

wow, this was my favorite one

A big thank you to Stav B for sharing of yourself. Thank you for letting us know you.

When she let down her hair it made me cry. What an amazing human being.

My favorite episode... She explains that everything makes sense because it doesn't. You just do it the best you can

Never in my life have I related more to a video. This might be my parallel in the series. SO beautiful, so thankful this was shared. I feel so amazing now and hopeful just thinking about life and the beauty of LIVING it. Wow. Thank you.

I've watched a few of these interviews but the way she was so closed off and the moment she took down her hair was so vulnerable and beautiful. This was really incredible.

This serie has made me cry so many times. All of these different persons opening up about insecurities, thoughts is simply the beautiful and arch reality. and i love it, makes me feel like I'm not alone in a way.

Gosh, I'm crying. I didn't really warm to her at the beginning, but once she started opening up and sharing her experiences, I couldn't help being captivated by her. She's like a powerful goddess. And the way she talked about life and love, just moved me deeply. peace x

her style is amazing. her view of the world is also beautiful.

Great work, great channel... Big up!! Only one thing sticks out - whenever the interviewers go "wow", "you're so beautiful" or whatever, it seems to undermine the whole thing in an unnecessary way. You should leave these personal compliments off camera, if I may be so bold. Stay neutral, it's much more powerful.

I am so in love right now.. what a character.. amazing person! And I relate so much! And finally someone said that their biggest struggle is money, relationship with money ,trying to accept the way this world goes around! I never ever in my life met anyone who would feel the same! And the strength of her character is what I am looking forward to become. In love...

Everything word she says sounds like classic poetry. It's lovely.

She sort of reminds me of Frida Kahlo, in a way (maybe because of the eyebrows!).

I love her. Part of me was hoping she'd still keep her rings on in the end ;) I also like that she's distant/aloof but not arrogant about it like many guarded people are. She mentions it in a self aware way but without feeling the need to apologize for not being a traditionally warm and compliant woman. I agree with the other comments. What a gem truly.

I relate with this woman so much, I always come back to this video, always.

She is one of the few people who actually understands "style" on this channel IMO

Subscribed on this one. This kind of being is a walking treasure. The others were compelling but this one ….

she is so powerful and charismatic. I am inspired

I've watched this 3 times, I love this woman. Absolute fucking fire of a woman😍

This is my FAVORITE one so far...I can totally relate. "I get lonely sometimes because I'm so immersed into my work, so I kind of forget to relate. Then I'm like, Oh..I haven't had a friend for three years. I have decided recently, to start opening up to the possibility of love. Now that's a very big thing for me for me to say. It doesn't mean I've already got somebody or nothing like that. I am opening myself to the possibility of having someone in my life on an intimate level; on a sexual, romantic, emotional level..."

It's scary how much I can relate to her....Especially when she says "I have fallen in love and I have had my heart broken. I allowed it, because I wanted to prove to myself that I could feel". It's like listening to myself talking years later

She is magnificent. I am so captivated by her; her appearance, her way of speaking, her voice, and her opinions and beliefs. I love this series so much. They couldn't have done a better job choosing their participants, interviewing them, or putting these videos together. I just feel incredibly grateful to have these at my fingertips and at any moment.

"I don't care about how much money people have. I do care about how "rich" they are." WOW, that's a perfect saying right there.

Women are incredible beings... Bless up

Wow! I think I say this every single time... but I think this one is my favorite. She is such a beautiful, interesting, strong person. I loved the fact that she talked about looking unapproachable and having such a strong almost scary look to her, but then also talking about how emotional and sensitive of a person she is underneath that. I really identified with that.

Amazing, thanks so much. I was off-put just by the air of rigidity in one moment, then she turned on her heel and chose to be flexible. She is so deep and light and creative and herself. Stunning and beautiful.

I love her. Wow. She is so different. I love following her train of thought to what smart things she has to say

This woman is the most beautiful I've ever heard and seen.

one of the strongest interviews I've seen, she embodied every question so beautifully.

this is honestly one of the most inspiring videos i`ve ever seen

this has literally been my favorite interview!!! she is a goddess omg

so wise and beautiful. The inside of her is like an old castle full of life.

every time I watch your videos I just feel amazing after ...all the women are beautiful and you gives us the possibility to break the barrier of first impression and get to know these wonderful women ! I feel vulnerable when I discover them and its very humbling :) you guys are honestly amazing and its such a wonderful idea, you've taught me alit about the true meaning of beauty

This is the most empowering channel! I love that this isn't trying to create a perfect image of women. Its a beautiful display of all of our differences

You can feel the love she has for herself & it's inspiring. Perhaps I could do that. Amazing

You always manage to capture something raw and real about the people you interview, and it's beautiful to watch. Thanks to you and to Stav B for another great video :)

I've cried and felt overwhelmed with joy and empathy with a lot of your videos. With this one I totally felt it was who was talking. I cant relate more to her, to her values, her sense of worth, the way she uses clothes and style, her perspective on life, on sex, on everything. Left me speechless.

Wow. I feel speechless!!! This is truly an amazing human being! I hope that I one day will reach that level of awareness

Very moving.

"I don't really believe in swimming pools" GOLDEN 👌🏻✨

The best personal reflection and insight on life that I've heard thus far

She's just got my heart and my entire life so touched.

I love her expressiveness. So animated and interesting.

LOVED every minute. Just an amazing personality. could listen to her talk for hours...

SO inspiring to see someone with such a strong self, so unapologetically honest about being themselves and accepting it. I am grateful for this channel but particularly this interview i think is one of my faves. Thank you, Stav B you are brilliant.

One of my favourites so far! LOVE LOVE LOVE this channel. THANK YOU for these videos. This is INCREDIBLE.

I cant believe that this channel just showed up in my recommendations! This is one of my favs so far! Thank you for this!

She is so absolutely captivating, from the timbre in her voice, to the way she decides to present herself. I want to converese with her in a coffee shop somewhere.

i've seen so many of these videos and this has to be one of my favorite pieces , beautiful

This is absolutely beautiful. Honestly one of the most inspiring channels! Such an amazing, life changing project.

This video was so striking. I mean this entire season, the videos I've seen have all struck me in different ways, m.oved me to tears, made me really think. And I appreciate that so much. This whole concept is so simple and powerful, I really appreciate it. Once again I had to pause the video to let myself cry a little bit lol. Wonderful wonderful content that I plan to share as much as I can.

Wow I had chills and almost cried . She's beautiful, she needs to write or talk about her life somehow . She is so amazing

So grateful for this series. Every single time I get more. And I'm so grateful for you providing a space which showcases all women in society and what they have to communicate. I agree, the end q should be the the penultimate one

Just discovered your channel and honestly these videos never fail to be educational and interesting. Thank you for creating such beautiful work

I can’t believe it’s been 6 years and I’m just now seeing this absolutely wonderful and stunning piece. Thank you for putting this content out into the world. It’s so healing 💛

This is a pure art, performance monologue, so impressed of her!

Stunning. Watching this again a year later and really appreciating it. I relate with Stav on so many levels, vulnerability, casual sex, being eternal, being energy, et al. Lots of love for this maverick

This is one of my most favorites interviews. So much truth and insight. So much self awareness.

This series is truly wonderful. I fully appreciate Stav B's perspective and outlook. We all have defenses, and those who own them are an inspiration to us all. For it is by knowing the self that we know the world.

This is one of my favourites so far! I love your channel and I find it so important that you're getting this all out there! ❤️

AMAZING woman! such a unique & powerful individual with much depth , wisdom and soul ..

this is one beautiful interview i really really loved this. her thoughts are truly empowering and eye-opening. thank you so much for making this.

She is one of the most beautiful beings I have ever had the privilege witnessing being vulnerable. I appreciate how she was willing to open herself up to a shift in her personal set of invisible rules like not ever removing her rings so that she could be part of this project. Because of her willingness to fully participate she has inspired many and will continue to inspire others for a long time to come for all who see this interview. As a queer woman who takes up space with my 6 ft, truly big boned, goddess shaped self I can say that I am not only inspired but also hopeful. With role models like Stave B. I know we will be able to help support the new generations in being true to themselves and shifting the mainstream mindset to what is truly important which is to Love Yourself so you can be open to being loved, accept love, being capable of expressing love and to project love. Thank you Beautiful Sister❤️

My favorite interview thus far. She's awesome.

this was by far the best video of this series, i'm so inspired by this woman and everything she said, wow, thankyou for letting us in

I watched most of the videos on StyleLikeU and personaly i think this is one of the most inspiring women i've ever heard speaking. So amazing, it just made my day.

I felt this in my heart and spirit, so many wonderful things that has left me with, goosebumps when you took your hair out, incredible, thank you 💓

I am back here six years later. And I still cried my eyes out. ❤️ This one makes me love myself more.

I'm so glad I have found this channel. Through these women I am beginning to find my own strength and I feel untouchable. Thank you so much for yet another amazing interview

energy is forever. YES. I love this womans voice. her delivery. her message. her spirit. Omg. everything she said is everything I think and feel. 🌹

I've watched this channel for years and this episode truly resonated with me. It was almost like she was speaking my words/heart.

Thank you for what you do and all the videos you post. Whenever I watch one of them I am changed in one way or another. Thanks!

I love how straight forwards and open this women is! Loved hearing her wise words!

This is definitely one of my favorites! Her whole essence is just invigorating!!