Lorentia Veppi & Paolo: Succes, ongefilterd ouderschap en de balans daartussen

In this episode of Krachtpraat, Lorentia Veppi and her husband Paolo join us for a candid conversation about love, ambition, success, and parenthood. Over the past few years, Lorentia has grown into one of Flanders' most well-known content creators. With her relatable humor regarding modern parenting, she has managed to reach hundreds of thousands of people. Alongside her work as a teacher, she has built a successful career as an author, podcast maker, and entrepreneur, including her books Ongefilterd moederschap and *De Tafel van Lorentia*. But behind the funny videos and online success lies a story of hard work, making sacrifices, and constantly seeking balance. Together with her husband Paolo, with whom she has been a couple for over eleven years and has a daughter, she shares how their relationship endures while career, family, and personal dreams constantly clash. We talk about the reality behind social media, the pressure of entrepreneurship, the challenges of parenthood, the influence of their Italian roots, the power of humor, and why authenticity is ultimately more important than perfection. No superficial stories, but an honest conversation about what success truly means when the camera is off. An inspiring episode for anyone dreaming of owning their own business, wanting to combine family life with ambition, or simply curious about the story behind one of Flanders' most authentic couples. 00:00 Intro 01:39 Who is Lorentia? Who is Paolo? 03:44 The power of unfiltered: filming in pajamas 05:41 How did it start? From 0 to 233,000 followers 07:14 Becoming a mom, the big shocker 07:48 What is baby blues? Lorentia explains 11:04 How they met via Facebook 13:36 The first date: Paolo questions her like a job applicant 15:11 Dealbreaker: "I have never had a serious relationship" 16:14 She didn't give in, a year later he gave up 21:33 Paolo's home situation: stable, hard-working parents 22:36 Paolo's dad: from miner to cook 25:31 Lorentia's mom: strict and unemotional 27:28 Lived with resentment for a while 29:19 Set a hard boundary, and everything changed 31:11 Goal of unfiltered motherhood 31:43 The voice of mom that she hears within herself 34:32 Difference between fathers and mothers in parenting 44:02 She really didn't want children. Why then? 46:34 The champagne party: the turning point 48:37 Pregnant, the toxoplasmosis paranoia 50:24 Has a child changed life? 52:18 Children or not: an equally big decision 1:00:01 Friendships after a child. honest debate 1:01:47 Why should you read her books? 1:02:30 The secret behind her success 1:07:50 Closing "This is it. Not perfect, but warm." #powertalk #lorenzavepi #motherhood #unfiltered #podcast #parenting #authenticity #belgianpodcast