We were lucky to catch up with Viktoria Kay recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Viktoria, really appreciate your meeting with us today to talk about some particularly personal topics. It means a lot because so many in the community are going through circumstances where your insights and experience and lessons might help, so thank you so much in advance for sharing. The first question we have is about divorce and how you overcame divorce and didn’t allow the trauma of divorce to derail your vision for your life and career.
Honestly, going through my divorce was probably the toughest time I’ve ever faced. I am not ready to share the details but I will say I learned that giving yourself grace and time to heal is key. It took me years to really feel like myself again, and looking back, I realized that my divorce was actually a blessing in disguise. During those rough patches, I made sure to focus on myself—hit the gym, pursued my passions, and kept myself busy. Plus, I spent a lot of time just reflecting on things.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Sure… My journey in the United States started when I was 20 years old. Born in Budapest, Hungary, and raised in Germany, I began my American life while pursuing my Business degree at Fullerton College and then at California State University, Long Beach. Learning English from scratch was the initial challenge for me.
Fast forward to today, and I’m deeply involved in modeling and entrepreneurship here in LA. Being my own boss and making independent decisions have become essential in my career, driving my passion for what I do.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
If I had to choose three important qualities to develop, I’d say professionalism, independence, and a strong work ethic are absolutely crucial. Pursuing a college degree has played a role in shaping these qualities for me. It’s not just about the subject matter you learn; it’s also about the discipline and patience you gain through the process. Going through that phase in life really helps build character and prepares you for the future—among other things, of course.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
Please also refer to my last response in this interview. Additionally, no one has helped, and no one will come to save you. Many of my skills and qualities I have acquired by going through struggles and hard times alone. I also want to add that I never took any shortcuts or sacrificed my morals, as I believe in long-term success. Patience is key—I still have not reached the level I want to be at, but I will, all in due time!
Contact Info:
- Website: viktoriakay.com
- Instagram: @viktoria_kay
- Youtube: @viktoriakay
Image Credits
Megan Batson Alexandra Eissinger Robert Kley Miriam Kurztusch Stephen Schadrach
