May 25, 2026

Ria: Off-road Destiny | 192

Ria: Off-road Destiny | 192
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On this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, Ria joins Kevin for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about trauma, survival, addiction, crime, and redemption. Ria shares the story behind her memoir, Off-road Destiny, opening up about her childhood, her mother’s suicide attempt, and growing up between Slovenia, Hungary, and Dubai.

The episode dives into Ria’s descent into drug smuggling, the life-changing moment she was caught, and the reality of serving time in prison. She also reflects on rebuilding her life after returning to Hungary and the lessons she learned through resilience, recovery, and self-discovery.

If you enjoy true stories, memoir interviews, personal growth podcasts, and conversations about overcoming adversity, this episode of Behind Beautiful Things is one you won’t want to miss.

Please note: This episode contains discussion of suicide — please take care while listening.


Check Out Ria’s Work:

https://www.offroaddestiny.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rianeme?igsh=ZzY3OWZuNW14aHQw&utm_source=qr

https://www.tiktok.com/@offroad.destiny?_r=1&_t=ZN-965X1qZQ7cc

https://x.com/neme_ria?s=21


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