As the world gets back to a place where we can socialize somewhat normally, we thought it would be fun to talk about if we even remember how to interact with other people. This sparked this week's topic where we talked about pet peeves, especially in these social distancing times. This prompted us to also talk about what scares us and how our personality ties into it all. This is a fun episode and we hope you enjoy it! Follow us on IG @parallelwaze. 

The millennial generation has gained the reputation of being the foodie generation. In the episode, we talk all things food. Where does the word foodie come from? What are the current food trends? What affiliations do we have with food and media? It's no secret that we love food. You may be hungry after listening to this episode so be sure to grab yourself a snack as you listen to this episode. Follow us on IG @parallelwaze

We have always grown up recycling and being conscious of the waste we produce. This mindset has carried into adulthood where we are still thinking how we do a better job can reduce, reuse and recycle. We chatted about documentaries that have impacted our views, companies with sustainable practices and what we would like to do more of in the future to reduce our footprint. Follow us on IG @parallelwaze.

One thing we both love are bags and over the years, we've learned that if we invest in things, especially bags, we spend less money in the long run and are more satisfied with our purchases. In this episode, we talk about our mindset shift on how we choose to invest our money and end up being happier and more appreciative of what we have in the end. Follow us on IG @parallelwaze

Knees poppin', sore neck muscles and inability to bounce right back after an intense night of drinking. That sounds like we're agin'! In this week's episode, Raquel and Serida discuss wellness as they age. In recognizing that their bodies have changed as they have aged, they talk about what and how they prioritize their overall physical and mental wellness. Follow us on IG @parallelwaze.   

Is it harder to make friends as adults than when we were kids? Now in our 30's, what qualities are most important to us as friends? At this age in our lives, how do we feel about making friends as adults? Are we too busy or is it important to our livelihood? Serida and Raquel explore friendships in their lives. Although Serida is more of a social butterfly and is comfortable with making friends, they are both on the same page that friends play an important role in their lives. Follow on IG @parallelwaze

What is the value of a college degree? Is it necessary to get a job and are we screwed if we don't have one? This week, we dive into the topic of education and whether we think a college degree is worth it. Now that we're established in our careers, we have seen how a college degree has helped us but we talk about how it is possible to be "successful" without one. Follow us on IG @parallelwaze and check out our blog at parallelwaze.com

Is middle children syndrome a thing? Are there consistent characteristics of middle children? Is it obvious knowing who is a middle child? Serida and Raquel are both middle children and while there are some similarities, they perspectives and experiences as middle children are quite different. Some of us are attention seeking and rebellious (Serida) and others are people pleasing and agreeable (Raquel). Many middle children are independent (Raquel + Serida). Learn about how being middle children has influenced our personality and relationships. Is middle children syndrome a thing? Are there consistent characteristics of middle children? Is it obvious knowing who is a middle child? Serida and Raquel are both middle children and while there are some similarities, they perspectives and experiences as middle children are quite different. Some of us are attention seeking and rebellious (Serida) and others are people pleasing and agreeable (Raquel). Many middle children are independent (Raquel + Serida). Learn about how being middle children has influenced our personality and relationships.

We must make decisions that are practical, right? Or, is it better to make decisions based on passion? Is one better over the other and is it possible have a balance between the two? It may not come to a surprise that we are two practical individuals but we do find passion in our lives and are motivated by what we are passionate about. Can they coexist? Find out how we balance passion and practicality and if we believe it's possible to live a life with both. Follow us on Instagram @parallelwaze. Also, we have a blog! Check us out at parallelwaze.com. We'll be adding more content in the upcoming weeks and we can't wait to share with you!

Is self-help different from self-improvement? How about self-care? In this episode, we dive into our perspectives on the self-help trend and how it has evolved in recent years. Do we really need self-help or is it just a way to monetize off of people's flaws and weaknesses? We dig into these questions and talk about how we have become better versions of ourselves. Listen to how Raquel developed a habit to run and Serida became a better listener. As introspective people, we constantly strive to be a better version of ourselves but it got us thinking whether everything that is categorized as self-help truly helpful. Follow us on IG @parallelwaze