Rori’s Room

What if the easiest way to end your creative slump is to stop waiting for opportunities and create them yourself?

Actor and producer Anja Racic shares how her desire to create took her from Serbia to the United States at the early age of fifteen, from dance to acting, and right into her role as the cinema cupid of Los Angeles!

Host Rori Nikole and Anja discuss literary inspirations such as "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "Letters to a Young Poet" by Rainer Maria Rilke, spotlight the mentors that brought her to where she is today, and the moment acting became an irreplaceable part of her life. This episode features real conversations about burnout, financial instability, comparison culture, and building a creative life in Los Angeles.

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In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.

In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with social media and video editor Nona Ignacio early opportunities Nona discovered to lay the foundation for her media editing career.

Tune into this episode to learn more about Nona's story and how she became known as the "French Fry Queen".

In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.

In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with social media and video editor Nona Ignacio to discuss how her move from the Philippines to Canada, decision to go online and pursue content creation on YouTube, and how her perseverance working many jobs in the field has paved the way for her to establish her own business.

Tune into this episode to learn more about Nona's story and how she became known as the "French Fry Queen".

In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.

In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with full-time nanny Elaine Williams. Elaine’s stories of multitasking, managing chaos, and helping children—and herself—thrive will inspire anyone considering childcare as a career, or those wanting more kindness in their busy lives.

Perfect for aspiring nannies, seasoned caregivers, or anyone looking to infuse their busy schedule with more intentionality and compassion. Join us and learn how “bringing the soup” can nourish the soul—and how your simple acts can transform lives.

In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.

In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with dental assistant Brianna Moen to discuss her fast-paced career in Texas. Brianna shares how moving across the country right before high school graduation impacted her college journey and shaped her career.

Part two of Brianna's episode dives deep into what her day-to-day life looks like as a dental assistant, the inspiration and support system that got her there, and how she continues to motivate herself as she pursues her career in dentistry.

In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with full-time nanny Elaine Williams. Elaine shares how her experience as a foster care kid turned into a career in nannying, highlighting lessons learned about routines, respect, and communication that apply in all human interactions.If you’re navigating the world of caregiving, freelancing, or simply looking for ways to bring more intentionality to your daily life, this episode offers real-talk, expert insights, and a reminder that taking care of others starts with caring for yourself.

In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.

In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with dental assistant Brianna Moen to discuss her fast-paced career in Texas. Brianna shares how moving across the country right before high school graduation impacted her college journey and shaped her career.

Part one of Brianna's episode dives deep into the effects COVID-19 has had on Brianna's journey and how she managed to emerge from the pandemic even stronger than she was before.

In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.

In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with teen fiction author Samantha Shafay to discuss her journey from Wattpad to official publishing.

Part two of Samantha's episode dives deep into her mindset in determining what course of action is write for her in most recent years, between her scientific career and publishing/writing side of things.

In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.

In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with novelist and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater associate professor Holly Wilson to discuss how her two passions in teaching and writing bleed into each other.

Part two of Holly's episode dives deep into Holly's journey to where she is today and she showcases how she manages to cater to her split year schedule.

In Season Three: More Than Just a Job, Rori sits down with creatives and professionals who are chasing and shaping the work they have always wanted to do. This season is all about sharing different perspectives from different fields and revealing just how those paths changed them along the way.

In this episode of Rori's Room, Rori sits down with teen fiction author Samantha Shafay to discuss her journey from Wattpad to official publishing.

Part one of Sam's episode dives into how Samantha balanced her studies in a completely different major while navigating the publishing world for her book "Alone: A Teen Fiction".