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Welcome to PART 1 of the two-part episode I traveled all the way to OHIO for, with very special guests Ron and Ron! I’m so happy to FINALLY have my Dad (Ron Bolar) on to share his story and talk a little bit about the world of business, and what better way to do that than alongside another successful entrepreneur, Ron Taylor! 

Now working together in an exciting new business venture, these two have a lot to share about their own experiences including why they decided to leave successful 9-5 management positions in sales to grow their own businesses and work in multi-store franchise systems like Edible Arrangements and The Simple Greek. Hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to tune in next week for Part 2! Thanks for listening!

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hi, this is a culmination of a semester cut short, a quarantined summer, and a fully online senior year. I talk a lot about loneliness and friend groups as if I have no friends lol which is not true at all, it's just we don't see each other nearly as much due to the virus, all of us being in different majors, having full schedules and some of my friends living out of state. All of this coupled with my birthday just really led me to an extremely introspective place, so if I seem a little crazy it's cuz I MIGHT BE OKAY-

Other topics in this episode: unrealistic beauty standards, getting older, adult braces, shaving off my eyebrows, traveling abroad, being addicted to our phones, the meaning of life, AND at the end, I answer a relationship question written in by a listener !! ALSO - We've made it to the 10th episode! Now we have two reasons to celebrate!  Thanks for listening!

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This week I’m happy to have my friend, the former co-president of the Longhorn Powerlifting team, and overall amazing human, Shenina Delfin, join me on the podcast! She shares a little bit about her journey coming to UT and how she found her way, what life is really like after graduating college (esp. in 2020 during a global pandemic), and the importance of self-discovery and mental health. This was a really interesting conversation and I hope you learn something new! Enjoy!

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Hi y’all, today’s topic is all about FITNESS, specifically 10 things I’ve learned in my 5 years of training! I’m by no means an expert or a licensed professional, but these are some really helpful tips I’ve picked up along the way. I’ve tried exclusively HIIT training, Cross Country running, bodybuilding, and powerlifting and all of those experiences taught me a lot about “fitness” and how it differs for every single person. I know that in the beginning, I wish someone would’ve pulled me aside and said hey - you should STOP doing this or START doing that, so in this episode, I laid out 10 tips that may be helpful for someone on their own fitness journey! Make sure to listen all the way till the end to hear a bonus tip! Thanks for listening!

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In today’s rollercoaster of an episode, my good friend Trevor Carmona joins me on the podcast to discuss losing friends, gaining followers, and being a true ally! Not only is he an extremely strong powerlifter, but he’s also a talented TikTok dancer, fellow podcaster, and YouTuber! We have a lot of fun talking about social blades, high school twitter beef, and getting banned from twitter (oops) only to switch gears and get serious about his experience with digital friendships, the realities of meeting people with large social media followings, separating business from personal feelings, and most importantly, social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement. Thanks for listening!

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Hi guyssss in another episode today where I contemplate my life decisions, I talk about majoring in Communication studies, the pros and cons of having a generic bachelor's degree, and what that means for getting a job after graduation. I ALSO talk a little bit about the job market now that little miss Corona and quarantine has made everyone and their mom into social media stars. Stick around till the end to hear my tips and advice for overcoming the anxiety of graduating without any clear plans for the future !! Thanks for listening :)

*Also I do know what PR and HR jobs are now :))) I actually looked it up after 2 years of being in my major lol

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In today's episode, I sit down with my brother Jake (the cooler sibling in my opinion) who seems to have life all figured out even though he's only 20 years old! In the 3 years I've been away at college he somehow learned the secret to saving money (!!) and the key to gaining followers on Instagram (!!!) which he kindly shared with the class. We also talk a little bit about his go-to music artists, working on cars, photography, how to network and build relationships, and the importance of good friendships :) Thanks for listening! 

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Hello boys and girls, welcome to therapy :) In today's episode, I give you my secret to super-fast cold brew coffee, tell a story where a woman literally tried to RECRUIT ME for her business by approaching me in the gym, and casually mention that I may have run across a potential serial killer at Walmart. BUT most importantly, I share my take on the topics of self-doubt, insecurity, and breaking out of your shell, especially as it relates to sharing your work with others online. Enjoy this mixed bag of emotions!!

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Today I'm so excited to bring a USA National Powerlifting Champion (and more importantly one of my best friends), Cassy Carlton, onto the podcast! In this episode, we talk about fitness in college, the stigma surrounding females in weightlifting, and how to change the narrative around feminine and masculine physiques in the media. We also share some personal stories about gaining confidence in the weights section of the gym, and what it's like to be small girls who lift big weights as powerlifters at the University of Texas! 

Make sure to watch us over on YouTube! Video coming soon, subscribe and turn on the bell to make sure you don't miss it! :) @therealniko

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Ahh a good old relationship Q/A. Tried and true...who's in the mood for some advice? Dating in college, AND in quarantine is HARD so in this episode, I give my two cents on dealing with a player, becoming more than "just friends," meeting new people, and taking things too personally -- Along with other fun little topics sprinkled in between. If you've ever had dating troubles, this one is for you!

Youtube video coming soon! Make sure to check @therealniko to hang out with me on video :)

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