The Millennial Effect

In this episode Nikki & BR interview Nikki's best friend, Isabel Membreño, whom they met in college & have been inseparable ever since. Isa shares her journey from leaving her home in Honduras to come to the USA for college and she even goes into detail of life post college with her OPT & job. This ones for those out there thinking on making a big move from one country to another - with persistence & resilience anything is possible.  

In this episode, Nikki & BR are flying solo & get candid about their bad experiences in different workplaces. They talk about the word 'millennial' being thrown around in a derogatory manner, the way that words & actions from your superiors at work can really affect & influence your work as well as your life. Nikki gets heated reminiscing about a specific workplace & situations that made her life a little bit harder, but she now looks back & laughs at the experience. At the end of the day - these bad experiences have ultimately helped both of them grow & distinguish what they want & what they don't want in a place of work & in life in general. 

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have a very special guest on the show this week. His story is one of perseverance & positivity that stems out of a dark, dark place. Gabo has managed to not only turn his depression & anxiety into something positive, but he also turned his pain into a business in the hopes of helping others turn their stories around just like he has. As a mental health advocate he wants the world to know that no matter what you are going through you are strong & he's there to lend a helping hand in a judgement free zone. If you would like to talk to Gabo directly you can find him on Instagram @gaboanzol or send him an email to [email protected]. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health issues don't be afraid to ask for help. You can always reach out to us through Instagram @themillennialeffectpodcast or through our personal accounts @nikkiriela & @brriela. Let's help show the world that mental health is real, is serious, and it's totally okay to ask for help. 

In this episode, Nikki & BR have their first guest on the show, Sol Spier. She is a digital nomad, entrepreneur, and out of the box creative. She has travelled through Europe & Asia, finally settling down in Amsterdam, which she is currently calling home. In this episode, Sol shares her story about how an Uber ride changed the course of her life & how through this she has not only built her dream life but also her dream job & the series of events that have led her to where she is today. An inspiring story about following your heart rather following what everyone else around you is doing. For more info on Sol & her business you can visit her website: solspier.com & dawningdigital.com or follow her on Instagram @solspier

It's the first ever episode of The Millennial Effect & it is a long time coming. In this episode Nikki & BR talk about their personal experiences with college and the personal decisions that drove one of them to complete their Bachelor's degree & the other one to drop out & the result of these decisions. With personal stories about their experiences they paint a picture & share why a diploma doesn't decide your future, your job, or your income.