Exploring Life & Business with Victoria Barybin of Goldmine Media Group / Goldmine Podcast Studio

Today we’d like to introduce you to Victoria Barybin.

Hi Victoria, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
At its core, Goldmine Media Group is a love story — between two people, and between a family and their craft. My husband and I have been building together for over eleven years in Los Angeles. We came here with ambition, a strong work ethic, and a shared vision — and over the years, that vision grew into something far bigger than we imagined.

We run MSTRS Production (Ex 1987matsers)— a high-end production company working with some of the most recognized corporations in the world. Major budgets, broadcast-level quality, the biggest stages. That world taught us everything about what truly exceptional production looks and feels like.

But the question that kept coming back to us was: why should that level of quality only exist for Fortune 500 companies? What if every creator, entrepreneur, and visionary with a story worth telling could have access to the same cinematic standard? That became our mission — and Goldmine Media Group was born from that answer. Not just a studio, but a full creator hub: a space where brands are built, voices are amplified, and media is made at the highest level. Goldmine Podcast Studio is one powerful piece of that vision — and we’re just getting started. Every single day we walk into that space, we’re reminded why we built it — together, as a family, on our own terms.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Smooth? Honestly — far from it. And I think that’s exactly what makes this story worth telling.

My husband and I have been together for 20 years. We’ve built businesses, built a life, and now we’re building an empire — together. And anyone who has ever worked alongside the person they love knows: it’s the most beautiful and the most challenging thing you can do. You bring your whole self to the table — your passion, your fears, your biggest dreams, and your hardest days — all in the same room, with the same person.

There were moments of doubt, moments of exhaustion, and moments where we questioned everything. The 2 AM edit marathons were real. The decisions that kept us up at night were real. But so was the commitment — to each other, to our vision, and to the standard we refused to lower. Twenty years of partnership teaches you something that no business school can: how to trust someone completely, how to push through together, and how to turn every setback into the next chapter.

And perhaps nothing proves that better than this: our previous studio took three months to build. Goldmine Podcast Studio — we built in two weeks. Same Hollywood standard. Same cinematic quality. But this time, with the full weight of our experience behind every decision — every light, every set, every detail. That’s not luck. That’s twenty years of knowing exactly what excellence looks like and how to execute it without wasting a single day.

That’s the foundation Goldmine Media Group & Goldmine Podcast Studio is built on. Not just a business strategy — but 20 years of showing up for each other. And that’s not something our competitors can replicate.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Goldmine Media Group & Goldmine Podcast Studio is not a studio — it’s a creator hub. A full-scale media ecosystem built in the heart of Hollywood for anyone who is ready to be seen and heard at the highest level — whether you’re launching your very first episode or scaling an established brand.

What sets us apart is where we come from. Through MSTRS Production ( ex 1987Masters), we have spent years delivering broadcast-level production for some of the most recognized corporations in the world. That same standard is the foundation of everything we do at Goldmine — and the numbers speak for themselves: 15M+ combined audience reach, live broadcasts for FOX and HULU, and a 100% client retention rate from day one.

Here is what we offer:

Studio Production — Multi-camera 4K recording, studio-grade acoustics, and custom lighting tailored to your brand and aesthetic

Livestream – Broadcast-quality live streaming with multi-camera switching, real-time direction, and seamless platform integration.

Post-Production — Full editing, color grading, and same-day footage delivery

Shorts & Reels Creation — Short-form content optimized for every platform

Social Media Management — Complete channel management for your podcast and personal brand

YouTube Strategy Calls — One-on-one sessions with our in-house YouTube producers

Podcast Editing — Clean, polished, publish-ready episodes every time

Creator Coaching — Two dedicated coaches guiding you from idea to execution, available through our Instagram page

Whether you have a clear vision or are still figuring out where to start — there is a place for you here. We meet every client exactly where they are, and we grow with them. New services launch regularly, because our clients’ ambitions keep expanding — and so do we.

Goldmine Media Group & Goldmine Podcast Studio. We don’t just produce content. We build media empires — one story at a time.

Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
Before I close, I want to say something to everyone reading this — whether you’re just starting out, somewhere in the middle, or still trying to figure out if your story is worth telling.

It is. It always was.

A few things we’ve learned after 20 years of building together:

Start before you feel ready. The perfect moment doesn’t exist — but the right team does.

Your story doesn’t need to be perfect.
It needs to be yours. Authentic, real, and told with intention.

You don’t need a massive budget to look like a million dollars. You need the right space and the right people around you.

Building something meaningful takes time — but it’s always worth it. Every late night, every hard decision, every fresh start brought us exactly here.

Yurii and I built Goldmine Media Group & Goldmine Podcast Studio for one reason: to give everyone — from first-time creators to established brands — a place where their voice is taken seriously. Where they feel supported, seen, and produced at the highest level.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start — this is it. Come find us. We’d love to be part of your story.

— Victoria & Yurii

Pricing:

• Intro Session (First Recording) $400 — a special rate for first-time clients, so you can experience the Goldmine standard before committing to anything more.
• Standard Rate $450 per session (1 hour of recording + 15 minutes before and after for setup and wrap) Every session includes: Professional audio, video & cinematic lighting Live multi-camera switching Dedicated on-site engineer Raw audio + raw multi-camera video files Live-switched line cut video (no editing required) A relaxed, camera-friendly environment designed to bring out your best
• Packages — Most Popular for Consistency 4 sessions — $1,640 6 sessions — $2,430 10 sessions — $4,050
• Optional Add-Ons Remote guest (Zoom / Meet) — $100 Livestream — $150 Post-production editing — from $200
• Day rate – $2040

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.Goldminepodcast.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldmine.podcast
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585433772452
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goldmine-podcast-studios/