Wait... What's Next?

Connect with us :)

At some point in your late 20s and 30s, it feels like everyone around you is talking about real estate. Friends are buying homes, parents are asking questions, social media is telling you you're behind, and suddenly you're wondering if you're making the right financial decision.

In this episode, Laura and Amanda sit down for an honest conversation about real estate, homeownership, renting, investing, and the pressures that come with trying to build wealth in today's world.

Laura shares her experience as a homeowner and the realities that come with owning property, while Amanda shares why she hasn't bought and explores the questions many people have about whether real estate is still the right path.

Together, they discuss:

• First-time homebuyer fears and expectations
• Renting vs. buying in today's market
• The financial realities of homeownership
• Cultural pressure and the "American Dream."
• Building wealth beyond real estate
• Feeling behind when everyone else seems ahead
• Creating your own financial blueprint

Because maybe the bigger question isn't whether you should buy a house.

Maybe it's whether you're building a life that feels right for you.

This episode is for those of you who find yourselves confused, caught in the middle of conversations about investing, or wondering whether buying a home is truly what's next for you. We came to the conclusion that there isn't one right answer, and that everyone should carve a path that aligns with their own goals, values, and vision for life.

More than anything, we hope this conversation helps you feel more confident about where you are, releases some of the pressure, and reminds you that it's okay to move at your own pace.

New episodes every Thursday.

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

This episode is about finding meaning in the small stuff.

Not the big TMZ moments of our lives, but the small, everyday experiences that, believe it or not, come with their own little in-between.

No longer running on adrenaline and productivity hacks. Choosing peace and balance. Embracing the slower seasons of life and unlearning the idea that the highs and lows are our normal. Our center, our calm, and our inner peace are.

If you’re navigating a life transition, questioning your pace, or simply deciding whether coffee will always outrun matcha, this one is for you.

Let’s get into it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

This episode is a little different… my first solo episode.

Because life happens. Showing up for your dreams doesn’t always look perfect. It looks like doing what you can with where you are.

As the host of this podcast, that means continuing to build, to show up, and to stay committed to the community we’re creating, even when life, work, and everything in between try to get in the way.

In this episode, I share a quick check-in. What it’s been feeling like behind the scenes, the moments of overwhelm, and practicing grace, which is just as important as staying consistent.

I also touch on what we’ve been building lately, where the podcast is going, and the core idea that continues to guide everything we do. Bringing to light the real-life transitions that don’t always get a voice.

This is a short, honest conversation. A one-on-one moment to pause, reset, and keep going.

If you’re navigating your own transitions, building something of your own, or trying to stay on track, this one is for you.

Listen in for a real, 1:1 chat with your Wait… What’s Next host.

New episodes every week.

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

In this episode, we’re catching up on everything. A full Coachella recap, the energy, the moments, and yes… the Bieber fever that had everyone talking. But beyond the fun, we come back to real life and sit with what actually stayed with us.

We revisit our conversation with Morgan Wijay and break down the relationship lessons, personal growth, and emotional shifts that hit deeper than expected. The habits you build when you feel strong, the way relationships shape who you become, and the realization that no matter how different our stories look, we’re all navigating similar transitions underneath it all.

This episode blends culture, life updates, and honest conversations about growth, relationships, and self-awareness. It’s about taking moments that feel light and fun, and turning them into something that actually moves you forward.

If you’re navigating life changes, relationship shifts, or simply trying to understand yourself a little better, this conversation will resonate.

The Interview we refer to in this episode can be found on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

New episodes every week. Follow, share, and stay connected.

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

Sometimes the hardest transitions are the ones that ask you to question the life you’ve built.

In this episode, Laura sits down with Morgan, a mother, former athlete, and a woman who lived the traditional life society often expects, to talk about what it really looks like to grow within a relationship, try to make things work, and eventually realize when something no longer feels aligned.

Morgan shares her experience of getting married young, becoming a mother, and navigating years of life within a relationship that shaped who she was. We explore what it feels like to slowly lose parts of yourself, to make choices that don’t fully reflect your values, and the moment when you can no longer ignore your own voice.

This conversation is about the internal shift. The courage it takes to choose yourself, even when it means walking away from something familiar.

We also talk about rebuilding. Starting over in your 40s, redefining what love looks like, and being open to something new that feels aligned, supportive, and real.

This episode touches on relationships, self-worth, personal growth, marriage, divorce, and life transitions, while offering a perspective that it is never too late to choose a different path.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve outgrown a version of your life, this conversation will stay with you.

Wait… what’s next?

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

Lately, it feels like everything we grew up with is turning 20.

The shows. The music. The versions of ourselves that once felt so certain about who we were going to be.

And somehow… in the blink of an eye, we realize we’re the adults now.

In this episode, we talk about that in-between feeling. Growing, evolving, taking on real responsibilities, and making decisions for your life… but still not fully recognizing the person you’re becoming.

The nostalgia of who we used to be and the quiet shift into who we are now. The part of growing up that no one really prepares you for. The part where you’re building a life, but still trying to hold on to the lightness, the joy, and the version of you that felt a little more carefree.

Growing up doesn’t always feel like you imagined it would.

And maybe that’s not a bad thing.

Maybe that’s the whole point.

If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought “How did I get here?” while still figuring out who you are… this one is for you.

Wait… what’s next?

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

Growing up comes with layers no one really prepares you for.

In this episode, we dive into the emotional side of life transitions and how the ups, the downs, and everything in between start to shape the way we think and feel. We talk about anxiety and how it shows up uninvited, even when life looks “fine” on the outside.

We reflect on how the way we navigate life has shifted over time. Who we were in college, how we handled stress back then, and how different it feels now as more responsibility, awareness, and fear enter the picture.

We get into the fears that start to surface as we grow. The fear of losing the things we love, the fear of death, and even the fears we’ve carried with us since childhood. We talk about what anxiety actually does to the mind and body, and how our bodies try to process and release what we don’t always understand.

This is one of those conversations that reminds you how human this experience really is. The vulnerability of being alive, the discomfort of not always having answers, and the work it takes to look inward and understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.

If you’ve been feeling this way, you’re not alone.

We hope that this conversation makes you feel seen, supported, and part of a community that is navigating it all together.

Wait… what’s next?

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

Skincare can feel overwhelming fast.

In this episode, Laura and Amanda dive into skincare routines from a real-life perspective. No complicated 10-step routines or unrealistic expectations. Just honest conversations about how to take care of your skin in a way that actually fits your lifestyle.

We talk about building a simple and intentional skincare routine, taking a more holistic approach by understanding your body and how your skin changes over time as you move through different stages of life.

This episode is for anyone starting their skincare journey, feeling overwhelmed by the number of products and advice out there, or simply wanting a routine that feels better aligned and more manageable.

Wait… what’s next?

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

Facing a big decision? Sometimes the biggest leaps we take in life are also the ones that lead to the most growth.

In this episode, Laura and Amanda talk about what it really looks like to make bold decisions before you have everything figured out. From moving to new cities to leaving behind the comfort of the familiar, they explore the uncertainty, fear, and excitement that come with choosing a new path.

Because the truth is, most life-changing decisions don’t come with guarantees.

So we learn to trust ourselves when the future feels unclear, and to recognize that growth often starts the moment you step outside your comfort zone.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should take the leap, make the move, or trust your next chapter… this episode is for you. 

And we leave you with one question.
If you knew the outcome of your life would turn out beautifully, how differently would you choose to live it?

Wait… what’s next?

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

Connect with us :)

Relationships tend to shape us and how we date. 
In this episode, Laura and Amanda dive into the growth that comes from the relationships we experience throughout life. The heartbreaks, situationships, and more.

They talk about heartbreak, relationship standards, boundaries, and how expectations have evolved over time.

Most importantly, we talk about accountability. The personal reflection that sometimes needs to happen before finding the kind of love you’ve been yearning for. Looking inward, understanding your patterns, and realizing that growth in relationships often starts with growth within yourself.

Wait… what’s next?

Support the show

Wait... What's Next? 

Support the Show: Buy Us a Cafeisto

Host: Laura Alba
Co-Host: Amanda Brilhante
Executive Producer: Lauren Atkinson

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]