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Thirty, Flirty & NerdyHow Thirty, Flirty, and Nerdy Came to BeHello, friends! Today is a very special podcast episode as this podcast just hit two years old this month! A friend had suggested this as an episode topic and I thought, what a great idea! Let's do it! Thus here we are. James Nickerson takes over as host and interviews me on the topic of podcasting. We dive into my journey as a podcast listener, to a podcast host, and touch briefly on being a podcast manager. We get deep into why I created Thirty, Flirty, and Nerdy, how podcasting with a learning disability can have its...2024-08-1642 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyBuilding Brands and Trends with Social MediaHello, friends! In this episode, Andrea Granati joins the podcast. Andrea is an experienced social media manager, and we are talking about her journey from being a marketing student to managing social media for different brands. She shares her early experiences with her first client, her move to work at Station Casinos during the pandemic, and her current job handling social media for several clients. We talk about the challenges of creating interesting content, why following trends and being original is important, and how to meet what clients expect. Andrea also talks about future trends, how AI...2024-08-0945 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyHow to Play Dungeons and DragonsHello friends! Chanelle Carson is on the podcast today to chat all about how to play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)! Dungeon and Dragons is a game that was created in 1974 and has been a beloved RPG (role playing game) ever since. From having it’s own fanbase, to becoming mainstream with Stranger Things, and growing in popularity even more so, it seems more people want to know what this game is about. Chanelle now a seasoned Dungeon Master (DM), explains the basics of D&D for beginners, including game mechanics, terminology, and the roles of Dungeon Masters and players. We al...2024-08-021h 04Thirty, Flirty & NerdyHow Makeup Influenced ConfidenceToday on the podcast, I'm talking with Jordan Ruggeri! Jordan shares his journey from being a shy college student, to becoming a professional makeup artist and drag queen. We look back on when we first met 13 years ago and dive into his career in makeup, his sources of inspiration, and how makeup has helpe dhim overcome insecurities. Jordan also talks about his experience on "Painted with Raven" , the importance of skincare, and how he manages performance anxiety. ** Thirty Flirty and Nerdy is now NOMINATED for a podcasting award! Vote for us in "Lifestyle" category. https://www.womenpodcasters.co...2024-07-2632 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyDating Horror StoriesIn this episode, Shawnae returns to continue her story about online dating. She shares interesting stories about her experiences with men who showed some concering behavior, like being dishonest about their relationships or acting aggresively. We discuss warnign signs such as being secretive, acting impusively, and showing a lack of empathy. Shawnae also gives important safety tips for online dating, including the need to carefully check out potential partners, be open and honest, and protect personal boundaries. ** Thirty Flirty and Nerdy is now NOMINATED for a podcasting award! Vote for us in "Lifestyle" category. https://www...2024-07-2043 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyNavigating Friendship BreakupsSince last year, a few life long friends walked out of my life for reasons, I'm still confused about today. Having friends of any length of time, walk out is hard. Sometimes, friendship breakups are more heartbreaking than romantic relationships. I feel that this topic is important to discuss because during this phase of life, I notice that many people lose friends as we get older. Sometimes it's a mystery, a one-sided friendship, growing apart, or sadly, death. I discuss the emotional journey of healing after losing these kind of friendships. Joined by my girlfriend's, Kristen and S...2024-07-051h 05Thirty, Flirty & NerdyBehind the Bar: Bartending in Las VegasHi Friends! Today on the podcast, I chat with Jake Avila. Whom many know as one of the amazing bartenders at Millennium FANDOM BAR - Las Vegas Fandom Bar. Jake and I met years ago at Bad Owl where he was the barista there (he made bomb ass Butterbrews by the way). Jake shares insights into the transition from making coffee to mixing cocktails, emphasizing the importance of hospitality in both roles. He shares about his experiences working in Las Vegas, including memorable moments and the challenges of bartending. The episode also touches on the rise of...2024-06-2837 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyMiscarriage, Life in Las Vegas, and Apartment ReviewsHello Friends!! Caroline Alvarado is on the podcast today. We met through her Youtube channel and our old apartment complex. Caroline shares her life journey, and her decision not to have children, which was influenced by a challenging childhood and a traumatic ectopic pregnancy. We also touch upon societal pressures and personal judgments regarding the choice not to have children. Additionally, Caroline talks about her growing YouTube channel, where she reviews apartment complexes in Las Vegas, helping others with their housing choices. The conversation is a mix of personal anecdotes, life lessons, and supportive messages for those in similar situations...2024-06-2133 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyTeen Mom Reflects on Life now at ThirtyHello friends! Welcome back to Thirty, Flirty, and Nerdy. In today's episode, I chat with my friend Rachel about being a teen mom and her journey through motherhood as a young adult. Being a teen mom is not easy. You're still finding yourself while raising a baby, and essentailly still growing up. Tune in to hear Rachel's story and powerful message about age and how 30 is still considered young. We chat about: Rachel's Journey as a Young Mom Balancing Work and Family Life Reflecting on Unplanned Pregnancy vs Planned ...2024-06-1436 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyA new Era of Thirty Flirty and NerdyHi friends!! Welcome welcome welcome to a new era of Thirty, Flirty, and Nerdy! I'm so sorry for going ghost on you all towards the end of 2023. I've been going through a ton of life things. I've been also mulling around the idea of new content flow. New episode ideas. New solo episodes. NEW EVERYTHING. The name and idea is still the same. Being in your thirties will still be a topic being talked about, but not as heavy. A lot of the new content I hope to bring is fun life things. Ho...2024-01-1312 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyLiving in a Haunted Asylum Ft. Amanda MathenyWe are doing something a little different this episode- we are chatting scary stories! Since it's Halloween, I invited Amanda (Snappy) onto the podcast to share her ghostly and other things stories. Her stories are out of this world believable. If you don't believe in ghosts, you'll believe after listening to these! Thank you for being a guest and for sharing your experiences. Love your stories so much! ____________________________________________________________ Thank you to my Patreon! Beni Raymond Becuase of you, you help the podcast keep running. To support the show and help it keep running, check o...2023-10-311h 20Thirty, Flirty & NerdyLife with EpilepsyToday on the podcast, Linds Russell shares her story of what it’s like to have epilepsy. Linds has a form of epilepsy that is a branch developed from a brain injury that gives her seizures. She wants to share her story for the listeners of the podcast so that they know they are not alone. Thank you so much for being vulnerable today and for being on the podcast! We chat about: What epilepsy means to Lindsey What Linds’ day to day looks like and triggers Her first seizure experience and how often...2023-08-2932 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyBeing A First Generation Asian AmericanBeing a first generation American can be a culture shock to many. Dale Lacambacal is a first generation Asian American from the Philippines and came to America when he was only 8 years old. There was so much culture shock- such as the big yellow school busses kids took to school instead of white small vans, different food Dale brought to school, and how he made friends. Today, we discuss culture, childhood, and how Dale helped his family understand the American way of life. If you are Filipino, you will resonate with Dale from his realness and stories involving family. In this episo...2023-08-1451 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyBecoming a Movie Director and the SAG-AFTRA StrikeEver wonder what it's like being a producer on movies, music videos, and anything in between? Today, I have Guillermo and Rose on the podcast to chat all things producing! We discuss the nitty gritty and the fun aspects of what it's like being a producer. We also discuss SAG-AFTRA strike and how to support actors and indie films during this time. We also chat about: - How they met and their background - Their journey into the entertainment industry - Difference between writing scripts and books - Will the indie space...2023-07-2552 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyCancer Survivor To Incredible Weather WomanWhen Ashley Nickerson was in her teens, she was diagnosed with a form of childhood leukemia called acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This changed the trajedtory of Ashley's high school life dramatically. However, she still had amazing friends, family, and support within this time where she can still experience high school, and walk the stage on time. Ashley's story of overcoming cancer and following her dreams is so inspiring that it needed to be shared with the world and I hope that you find it inspiring as well! A big thank you so much Ashley, for being vu...2023-07-1831 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyGrowing Up in the 90sAh, the 90s. What most of us remember as our childhood. We have a lot of fun, fantical memories of the 90s and what it meant to us growing up. But do we really want to go back to the 90s or keep moving forward in life? Today is the very first round table episode of Thirty Flirty and Nerdy where I have my friends Ashley and James Nickerson, and my boyfriend, Brian Benetiz on the podcast to chat about our childhoods, what we remember, and how technology changed the world as we knew it. We Chat About: How...2023-05-1939 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyThirty, Flirty, and Nerdy Update!I've been asked by people how to support the show if they can't leave an Apple Review...which got me thinking. Now, I have a few different ways for you all to support the show if you can't leave a review! Here's what you can do: 1. Join the News Letter 2. Join my Patreon! (Think we can reach the goal of 50 friends?) 3. Follow/ Subscribe to show on platforms you listen to podcasts on! 4. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel - (You can watch the podcast interview here!) If you are interested in being a gues...2023-04-2909 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyBenefits of Plants and MedicineThis week on 30, Flirty, and Nerdy, Evelyn Linford, is sharing her personal story with mental health. Mental health can come in many different forms and without the right treatment, it can be detremental for an individual. Especially if you need mediciation and can't function with out it. Medication is so beneficial and Evie explains why through her story and more! *DISCLAIMER* This podcast episode will be discussing a personal mental health journey of a friend. Neither I nor her are medical professionals and are only speaking based on personal experience and are not qualified to g...2023-04-1443 min
Into the Fold: A Grishaverse PodcastGeoff is Thirty, Flirty and Nerdy!This week Geoff and Julianna are jet-setting so we have a special episode from the other Juliana for you! Enjoy!
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“Be yourself because everyone else is already taken” is a quote from Oscar Wilde that Geoff lives by. Geoff is on the podcast today to talk all things on the importance of saying yes to new opportunities that might scare you, why it’s important to be yourself and to not care what others think of you. This episode is a feel-good episode and an inspiration to be the best version of you you can be...2022-10-1439 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyWhat the Heck is Crypto and NFT's?Welcome to the very FIRST episode of Thirty, Flirty, and Nerdy! Today’s topic is a very nerdy topic all about Crytpo. Today’s guest is Jake Gallen, one of the only people who I know that is an expert in the Crypto and NFT field. Jake and I became friends through podcasting and I’m excited to have him on as a guest again for this topic. Jake Gallen is a born and raised Las Vegas native who has found himself as a member, creator, and founder of multiple projects, organizations, and businesses. Upon gradua...2022-08-0532 minThirty, Flirty & NerdyTrailerHey, everyone! Welcome to 30, Flirty, Nerdy. A podcast dedicated to us 30 year olds in navigating life. There will be stories from my favorite people, professionals, and more about what their 30s were like and some advice they wish they’d give their younger selves so that you can live life to the fullest! Turning 30 does not have to be scary. You’re stepping into the unknown and that’s okay, I am too. We can navigate this scary world together and live our best years yet! *Full transcripts of episodes at: www.thirtyflirtynerdy.com * Connect with me...2022-06-2600 min