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What does it mean to grow up caught between cultures, languages, and worlds, and still carve out a space that feels like yours? 

In this week’s episode of Wait… What’s Next?, Laura flips the script and interviews co-host Leni about her story as a first-gen daughter of immigrants. From navigating college without a roadmap, to stepping into the startup world without a guidebook, Leni opens up about what it means to live in-between, not fully from here, not fully from there, but somehow building everywhere.

We talk about:
Growing up in-between cultures and identities
Building confidence when you don’t have the blueprint
Why being scrappy isn’t just survival — it’s a superpower
How belonging is less about fitting in and more about creating your own table 

It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a story so many will recognize: finding strength in the spaces where you never quite felt like you belonged.

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

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What happens when a 15-year-old girl trades cafecito mornings in Colombia for cafeteria chaos in California? In this episode, Laura gets real about starting over, new country, new language, new culture, and a teenage crash course in belonging. 

From navigating high school as “the new girl” with a thick accent, to chasing the American Dream (Disney Channel edition), to discovering her own resilience in the middle of culture shock, Laura’s story is one of reinvention, grit, and holding onto her roots while building something new. 

This isn’t just an immigrant story, it’s a human one. About chasing opportunities, fumbling through the awkward, and finding the beauty in all the in-betweens that shape who we become. 

Whether you’ve lived through a big move, started over in a new city, or just wondered what it takes to begin again, you’ll feel seen in this one.

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

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

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From Car Chaos to Pasta Parties: Why Getting Uncomfortable Is Your Glow-Up Era 

This week on Wait… What’s Next? we’re talking about stepping outside the comfort zone because let’s be real, that’s where all the juicy growth happens. 

Leni survived Car Week with two kids in tow (send espresso), Laura hit an Italian-themed party with impeccable vibes, and somehow we’re still standing. But all of that chaos? It made us realize: the best things happen when you push yourself somewhere new. 

We’re diving into: 

• Why getting uncomfortable on purpose is the ultimate power move
• How solo dates, new routines, and bold career leaps (hello, this podcast!) shape the best version of you
• Real talk on doing the thing even if it makes your inner perfectionist sweat
• Little ways to stretch yourself daily, without spiraling

If you're switching jobs, trying a new workout, or just saying “yes” more often, this one's for you.

Search terms your future self will thank you for: self-growth, comfort zone challenge, confidence building, female podcast, wellness, working moms, car week recap, hot girl habits, Italian party vibes, how to start a podcast, solo dates inspiration, best self era 

🎧 Buckle up, because transformation isn’t comfy… but it is worth it.

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

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

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Wait… What’s Next? is back with another hot take because August showed up uninvited, and we’re halfway between a glow-up and a burnout.

This week, Laura (currently spiraling over summer's fast-forward button) and Leni (fueled by toddler drama and cold brew) unpack the mid-season meh... that sticky spot where your SPF is low, your goals are pending, and your energy is… let’s just say “on sabbatical.”

In this episode, we’re sharing five feel-good ways to reset your rhythm and romanticize your routine, think:

• Guilt-free rest (yes, doing nothing is productive)
• Your phone can wait; the sidewalk is calling
• Mini workouts, maxi impact 
• Romanticize the little stuff like it’s Oscar-worthy
• Make your coffee run cinematic
• Permission to hit restart any day of the week (hello, August refresh)

With honest laughs, relatable chaos, and zero pressure to be perfect, we’re giving you the pep talk you didn’t know you needed.

✨Because even if your to-do list is toast and your goals took a nap, you can still finish this year feeling like the main character.

🎙️ Tune in, reset with us, and remember: You're not lazy, you're just human (and maybe a little sunburnt).

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

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

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Laura takes over the mic this week and flips the script, interviewing co-host Leni, putting her in the hot seat. And let’s just say… she delivers (pun intended 😉)

In this raw and unfiltered convo, Leni opens up about becoming a mom for THE SECOND time, from the mental and physical changes no one really prepares you for, to the chaotic moments that somehow turn into the most beautiful memories. It’s messy, it’s emotional, it’s hilarious, and it’s the kind of real talk every parent, parent-to-be, or curious soul needs to hear. 

We’re talking about the truths of motherhood, the “nobody told me this” moments, and the big reveal that makes it all worth it: the miracle of bringing life into this world with grace, patience, and just the right dose of humor. 

This isn’t just a parenting story; it’s a human story. And trust us, you’ll want to hear every word. 

Wait... What's Next? 

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

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

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We love a good vision board moment… but sometimes? You can’t soft life your way to hard goals, so put in the reps, sis!

This week, we’re talking about the sweet spot between soft hustle and hard results: staying consistent when it’s boring, why “thinking like a man” doesn’t mean becoming one, and the mindset shifts that keep us moving when life feels meh.

From Laura’s “women be women but with male mentality” hot take, to Leni’s second-time-around baby registry reality check (spoiler: TikTok lies), we’re diving into:

✨ Manifestation with momentum
 ✨ Consistency as the ultimate flex
 ✨ The TikTok buys that flopped and the ones that actually slap
 ✨ The Aspire podcast ep that has us rethinking the work we really put in (shoutout to @aspirewithemmagrede and host @emmagrede for the inspo)

Whether you’re chasing that next career move, chasing toddlers, or chasing clarity, you’ll feel seen in this one.

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

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

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Job interviews, baby bottles, and a sprinkle of identity crises, served warm with a side of figuring it out. 

In this week’s episode, Laura and Leni catch up on all the beautifully messy things happening behind the scenes: prepping for baby number two, navigating post-layoff job interviews, leaning on ChatGPT like a situationship (questionable but comforting), and juggling job apps and baby bottles like it’s an Olympic sport. 

We’re talking:
 ✨ How to shift your mindset around uncertainty
 ✨ The magic of perspective (and showing up for yourself)
 ✨ Why manifestation actually works better with action
 ✨ And how even the messiest weeks can teach you something 

Plus, Leni shares takeaways from “You Are a Badass” by Jen Sincero, a book that’s giving off major “what you send out comes back to you” energy. 

Whether you're applying to jobs, deep in your wellness era, or just trying to make sense of 3,000 Amazon baby registry items, this one's for you. 

 📲 Follow us: @waitwhatsnextpod | Hosts: @lauraalbaz & @v_leeeni 

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

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

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We didn’t plan this. But maybe that’s exactly the point.

In our very first episode, we’re unpacking how unexpected change, "hi, layoffs" pushed us to create something we actually believe in.

We talk about what it means to be two Latinas navigating career pivots, identity shifts, and the messy, magical middle where clarity isn’t guaranteed, but connection always is.

Wait… What’s Next? was born out of uncertainty, but it’s rooted in honesty, humor, softness, and real conversation.

This is our story and the beginning of a space for the in-betweeners, the soft hustlers, the big feelers, and anyone asking what comes next.

🎧 Listen now on Apple + Spotify
 📲 Follow along: @waitwhatsnextpod | Hosts: @lauraalbaz & @v_leeeni

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Wait... What's Next? 

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

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]

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✨ Wait… What’s Next? is the podcast for anyone living in the in-between of jobs, of healing, of figuring your sh*t out.

Hosted by Laura (@lauraalbaz) and Leni (@v_leeeni), two Latinas navigating layoffs, identity shifts, intuition, motherhood, and chaotic transformation with real talk, tiny spirals, and a whole lot of cafecito.

We don’t have it all together, but we’re showing up anyway.
 New episodes every week. ☕️

Wait... What's Next? 

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

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbril

Email:  [email protected]