Life, But Make It Romantic

Summary

The Nikki & Brie Show – “Life, But Make It Romantic”

Date: September 4, 2025
Host: SiriusXM | Nikki & Brie Garcia

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Episode Overview

This heartfelt episode finds Nikki and Brie freshly returned from Europe and basking in the afterglow of travel, sisterhood, and personal growth. Broadcasting together in the same room for the first time in a while, they explore the theme of romanticizing life—finding magic and meaning in small pleasures, new experiences, and even challenges. Through tales from Nikki’s time wrestling in England and Paris, and Brie’s adventures soaking up Parisian culture, they reflect on how shifting perspective can transform the ordinary into something memorable. Packed with laughter, candor, and a love for living fully, the sisters urge listeners to embrace life’s beauty, even when things don’t go perfectly.

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Key Discussion Points

1. Reunion & Setting the Stage

• Nikki and Brie, finally recording together at Nikki’s house, express joy at being home from Paris and being in the same room again.
  • “We are just so excited to be here with all of you for a brand new episode. And you know what's even better is that, Bri, we are finally in the same room.” — Nikki (01:26)

2. Theme: Romanticizing Life

• They introduce the episode's focus: making everyday moments magical, especially after experiencing Europe’s slower, more romantic pace.
  • “I think it's very important to romanticize life and to make those moments ... what we dream of.” — Nikki (02:26)

3. Nikki’s UK & English Countryside Adventure

• Recap of her wrestling travel schedule: stayed in England between shows for wellness, prepping for her big match instead of flying back and forth.
• Discovered the Cotswolds and Soho Farmhouse for restorative ‘main character’ moments:
  • Hiking, wild horses, stunning villages.
  • Soho Farmhouse: “That place is not real. Like, it is the most incredible wellness and recovery... gorgeous green bike... spa... the best smoothies...” — Nikki (10:52)
• Memorable moment: Nikki braves the wild horse field on her hike.
  • “I was like, I don't know if we should go through the field of wild horses. I was a little scared. But then we did, and then we make it to this next field. But I have to say, it was so gorgeous and beautiful and it was going back to the whole romanticizing life. Like, I felt like I was in a movie.” — Nikki (08:56)

4. Paris Through Two Lenses: Brie the Flâneur & Nikki the Competitor

• Brie explains her approach to Paris this time: no plans, an Airbnb instead of a hotel, living like a local with slow mornings and spontaneous walks.
  • “I wanted to go in there... immerse myself into the culture as a local. I wanted to do local things ... not having the pressures of standing in line and going to a lot of the big monuments...” — Brie (16:31)
  • Visits bookstores, art museums, and cozy cafes; inspired by historic creatives like Hemingway and Picasso; cherishes the French “work to live” attitude.
  • “People go there to get lost in a feeling... I wanted to just, I guess, romanticize a very simple, like this really just fun life. And I had that in Paris.” — Brie (20:03, 20:55)
• Nikki’s Paris experience is more focused on wellness and professional prep:
  • Finds a wellness and recovery spot (Octane) near their Airbnb for cryo, therapy beds, and more to get ready for her big WWE match.
  • “This was the first time experiencing Paris... it was about me. And so great. I just kept, like, having pinch me moments...” — Nikki (27:37)
  • Shares her pride in returning to wrestling at a high level, being a mom, running businesses, and how this comeback is “for me.”

5. Navigating Criticism and Self-Worth

• The aftermath of Nikki’s Paris WWE match: addresses the flurry of online (especially X/Twitter) criticism, and how she copes.
  • Describes feeling supported backstage, gratitude for the opportunity, and pride in her accomplishment after years away from title matches.
  • “No one sits back for a second and is like, wow, she hasn't had a title match in over seven years... after so long... in front of 30,000 people. And I'm so proud of myself.” — Nikki (36:51)
  • Brie offers unwavering sisterly support; both call out the negativity and misinformation online and praise their diverse, loyal fanbase.
  • “You have accomplished so much that the 10 naysayers mean absolutely nothing to me.” — Brie (39:14)

6. The Power of Community and Support

• Grateful for the outpouring of DMs—support from fans, even those previously critical.
• Affirm the importance of authenticity, mental strength, and not letting negativity overshadow joy.
• Praise for Triple H’s support and backstage camaraderie with fellow wrestlers.

7. Practical Romance: Paris Recommendations

• For listeners traveling to Paris, the sisters share favorite coffee spots, bars, shops, and museums:
  • Coffee: Ritz coffee shop, Ralph’s, Shakespeare & Company’s café. (56:01)
  • Drinks: Les Maurice piano bar, Harry’s (piano bar), Montmartre’s local cafes. (56:27, 56:41)
  • Shopping: Vendo plot for high-end designers, local shop clusters in historic neighborhoods. (57:16)
  • Art: Picasso Museum (noting the special exhibit by his daughter), Musée Montmartre, and of course, the Louvre. (58:09)

8. Embracing Imperfection & Joy

• Nikki and Brie play the lively “French or Flawed?” game, guessing real vs. fake French luxury brands and playfully ribbing each other for pronunciation.
• Reaffirm romanticizing life isn’t about perfection, but about appreciating small joys and letting yourself feel happiness.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It was so gorgeous and beautiful... Like, I felt like I was in a movie. Like, this is my movie. I [am the] main character.” — Nikki (08:56)
• “The city is definitely a romantic city. It's a city of love. But the magic there ... is more than that. People go there to get lost in a feeling.” — Brie (18:41)
• “Why do we even care? Do you know what I mean?” — Brie, reflecting on American culture’s hustle vs. French enjoyment (21:15)
• “You have something they need that you can bring to the table... the 10 naysayers mean absolutely nothing to me.” — Brie to Nikki on returning to the ring (39:08, 39:14)
• “No one can take any of this away and don’t let them.” — Brie (47:44)
• “I’m not gonna let people take away how much fun I had out there. I loved every second. I was in heaven.” — Nikki (43:08)
• “Romanticizing life is about the things you love to do. And I did that in Paris.” — Nikki (54:58)

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Key Timestamps

• 01:26 – Nikki & Brie are reunited on air; returning from Paris
• 02:16 – Setting up the “romanticizing life” theme
• 03:45–13:00 – Nikki’s UK trip; the Cotswolds, Soho Farmhouse, and main character energy
• 15:04–23:44 – The sisters’ Paris approaches: Brie immerses herself as a local, Nikki focuses on wellness & wrestling prep
• 27:37–30:00 – Nikki’s reflections on her Paris WWE match, pride, and pinch-me moments
• 36:51–41:38 – Coping with criticism, importance of support, online culture
• 56:01–58:45 – Paris travel recommendations (coffee, bars, shopping, art)
• 59:19–63:22 – “French or Flawed?” game & playful banter
• 64:04 – Inspirational closing affirmation: “The best way to romanticize your life...”
• 65:05–65:52 – Social media, listener questions, outro

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Takeaways

• Romanticizing life is attainable—whether through travel, creativity, wellness, or simple pleasures at home.
• Both big moments (a wrestling match in Paris) and small joys (coffee on a Parisian balcony) are worthy of savoring and pride.
• Persevere against criticism by staying grounded in your purpose, support systems, and passion.
• Community and sisterhood (including their fans) are vital sources of strength.
• Their travel tips echo their core message: slow down, seek local gems, indulge in what delights you, and don’t be afraid to chase new experiences.

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Closing Affirmation

“The best way to romanticize your life is to start by truly acknowledging the nature around you. The rustling leaves, the sun’s gentle warmth, the whispers of the wind. Let yourself pause, breathe, and find beauty in these quiet moments. For they are gifts meant to be embraced.”
— Nikki (quoting Sunila Blog, 64:04)

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Nikki and Brie end the show glowing with gratitude, reminding listeners: don’t let anyone steal your joy, and always find ways to make life feel a little more magical.

Transcript

[Nikki]

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[Bri]

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[Nikki]

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[Bri]

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[Brie]

Nikki, why is it that every time 4pm comes around, I feel like I'm scrambling to make dinner? It's like I never know what I'm gonna make, what's in my fridge. I feel always lost and confused around dinner time.

[Nikki]

Well, girl, it's because dinner dread is real.

[Brie]

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[Nikki]

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[Nikki]

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[Nikki]

All right, everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Nikki and Bri Show. We are back on the motherland. Oh, we are the mainland for us. But, you know, we're back home from Paris, and we are just so excited to be here with all of you for a brand new episode. And you know what's even better is that, Bri, we are finally in the same room. We're not split screen. We haven't been together for an episode in a quite, quite a while.

[Brie]

It's been a minute and we're at your house because my house is a disaster.

[Nikki]

But I. I have to say, I actually love being at my house. Of course, Bri had to bring the Frenchies, but it's. It's actually, like, fun being here. I love it.

[Brie]

I know.

[Nikki]

You know, it's. It's great. But, you know, we have so much to share from, you know, my wild time in the UK to both of us soaking up the city of love. Perry.

[Brie]

Oh, Patty.

[Nikki]

And honestly, you know, that's what today's episode is all. All about, romanticizing life.

[Brie]

And I definitely did that in Paris.

[Nikki]

And you know what? I think it's very important to romanticize life and to make those moments whether it happens once a year or a few times a month. That we truly do. That we make it what we want it to be.

[Brie]

Yes.

[Nikki]

I mean, what we dream of, it.

[Brie]

Really is like that. I feel like every time I go to Paris, I put myself into a fairy tale or. Did you ever. You watch the movie like Midnight at Paris? I always kind of do what Owen Wilson did. It hits midnight, I take myself like I'm having wine with Picasso and you know, I get lost.

[Nikki]

Yeah, well, but before we get into Paris, let's first get into my time in England because that's kind of where the journey overseas started before you flew and met me. From Lake Tahoe 1. Birmingham was amazing as far as Monday Night Raw. What a great build up to the big match at Clash in Paris. But what I have to say, it was my in between time. So from Birmingham till I arrived in Paris, I didn't go home because I knew, okay, by the time I go England, back to sfo, then have to do SFO back to Paris, I would really be home for two days. Crazy jet lagged. And to prepare for a match that originally was going to be on RAW that got moved to the ple. I'm like, I have to stay overseas and just prep, kick the jet lag out.

[Brie]

When did you guys find out that you were moved to the paper?

[Nikki]

I think the week before.

[Brie]

Wow.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

And is it because Trinity's pregnant?

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

Okay.

[Nikki]

It all got changed. Yeah.

[Brie]

Because I originally. So originally from the beginning, they were only having one women's match on the card.

[Nikki]

I'm assuming I didn't. Yeah, I wasn't. I didn't know the card, but I think that's what it was. Yeah.

[Brie]

Yeah. You know, and that's what people. I think a lot of people don't realize about pro wrestling is. And they all have it in tiny print. Card is always subject to change. But for wrestlers too, a lot of times, you know, you're working on a story, you're going into like the ple. I always call it pay per view still, but it's ple. But things happen and you might get the call a week before and they're like, actually, you guys are now on the ple. Because the originals girls match can't happen.

[Nikki]

Right.

[Brie]

So it's really interesting.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

People don't understand. You know, it's funny because the fancy just what happens right in the mat. And now, you know, they have the reality show where you might actually see all this unfold, you know, unreal.

[Nikki]

They're filming season two Right.

[Brie]

Yeah. So that, you know, people will be able to see that unfold, but they don't realize, like, you know, when you're backstage, it's. It kind of reminds me of Santa's workshop at the North Pole. Like, just chaos going on everywhere. They're making all these different things, and you kind of are just seeing, like, who's naughty and nice, who's getting something, who's not. Maybe they're naughty one week, nice one week, but, you know, any things happen and change so much, and it's crazy to see how many people have to constantly adapt weekly.

[Nikki]

Oh, my gosh.

[Brie]

People don't give pro wrestlers enough credit for that kind of stuff.

[Nikki]

No.

[Brie]

At all.

[Nikki]

And I think, though, that would draw us, so many of us to the business is that adrenaline rush.

[Brie]

Adrenaline.

[Nikki]

Well.

[Brie]

And I even think about Triple.

[Nikki]

Whether, by the way, if it's writers, producers, or wrestlers.

[Brie]

And I even think about Triple H's situation. Like, in his brain, he's working with his writers. They have already what they're doing the next four weeks. And things happen weekly. You never know. We're all humans living these human lives. Nothing's perfect and happens. And then it's like, adapting is very hard.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

And, you know, also, it's hard on even the wrestlers because, you know, physicality, the mental part. Penelope dropped her ball. I'm gonna have to go get it. But it's the physical part, the mental part, that can, you know, be tough and really plan. We're gonna take a quick break. Just kidding. I have to get my dog's ball. Of course.

[Nikki]

Well, no, we. We have Bree's Frenchies because her house is under construction.

[Brie]

I'm getting California closets. Everyone I know. It's one of those things, like, yay for me. Like, honestly, when I was driving, the side note, dropping the kids off at school, a bunch of the moms, like, so jealous. We saw California closets at your house, but it's like. But the chaos you have to deal with.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

So. But you know what I mean, I. Back to talking about it. So you found. So at Birmingham, you guys knew, what, a couple days before Birmingham.

[Nikki]

I think so. Yeah.

[Brie]

That you guys are going to the pla. I mean, that's. You know, that's short notice.

[Nikki]

Well. And Becky's on set filming right now.

[Brie]

So, you know, you think of someone like Becky, too, who's filming, have to go back and forth, and then all of a sudden, this gets thrown to her. I mean, it's a lot. It's pretty crazy.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

No, so Was Birmingham stressful or was it fun?

[Nikki]

No. So what I was saying was my in between time because I wanted to stay overseas. So between Birmingham and Paris, I was like, okay. Claire was like, have you ever been to the Cotswolds? And then I started looking. I go, oh, my gosh, I've always seen this magical place. It looks like a storybook in the English countryside. And I've, you know, all the years we've been to England, I've never really experienced the English countryside. So I was like, oh, I would love that. And then I was looking up like, oh, maybe I go to Manchester. Because Manchester now has like great workout classes, the Face gym, all those things. So when I was on Face Jim, I saw Soho Farmhouse and I'm like, wow, what is this? Because I was looking to go to places where I could also do a lot of wellness and recovery and really prep for the match, get jet lag out, make myself stronger, just, you know, do everything to prep to be my strongest, my best endurance, all the things. So then I came across Soho Farmhouse. So first from Birmingham, the next morning after Raw, we went into the Cotswolds, and we stayed over on Broadway, over at the Lygon Arms Hotel. First of all, the history is incredible there, but the villages, that village in particular, and then you do this world famous hike up to this tower that was built in, I think it was 1800s, not 17, but it was pure magic. I was like, I could live in the English countryside. I can move here, all the fresh produce and, oh, wild horses. And so I think Claire and I got a little bit off the beaten path because so we were laughing because they just give you a map. That's how you follow it up. So it'll say, then you go over this bridge and then you enter this grassy big field with goats, and then there's the next one. And then the next field was wild horses. But I go, this how the horses were. I go, this is seems weird. People walk through them like this. So I was like, I don't know if we should go through the field of wild horses. I was a little scared. But then we did, and then we make it to this next field. But I have to say, it was so gorgeous and beautiful and it was going back to the whole romanticizing life. Like, I felt like I was in a movie. Like, this is my movie. I main character of being on the English countryside, by the way. We ended up hiking. It was like over five miles. So I was like, I'm getting my workout in. We are Sweating. But right before you make it to the tower, there's this little cafe and shop and Brie. First of all, they were the best baristas. And they're like, we'll make you an aperol Spritz.

[Brie]

Baked Goods sent me the pictures. I was like, that place doesn't even look real.

[Nikki]

It doesn't look real.

[Brie]

It looks like the stuff I save on, like, boards on Pinterest.

[Nikki]

No, but that. So this is like, kind of what this town is known as. Like, the Pinterest mood board, where people go, this doesn't feel real. And when I was in the market, I kept just thinking about you. Like, all the things they had and all the freshness and. But it was done very much like back in the day, but also new day, if you know what I mean. What do you call that? Modern boho? I don't know. So I just was like, this was a perfect way to start my week in the English countryside. Like, we had such an incredible day. Just watching the sunset. Claire and I were just like. We were in heaven. Just looking at the paintings, the artwork. It was so dreamy. It was so dreamy. And then before we made our way to Paris, then we went to Soho Farmhouse. That place is not real. Like, it is the most incredible wellness and recovery with also incredible drinks and foodie spot where you are given a gorgeous green bike. That's how you get around. Oh, my gosh, the spa was amazing. They have their own little section of face gym. There's all these different treatments and things to do. Pool. The gym was one of the greatest gyms I've ever been to. You can get one of their ranch waters, which. Which has a little bit of creatine, coconut water, lemons, cucumbers. The best smoothies.

[Brie]

Bri.

[Nikki]

Like, you'd walk and there'd be this little trailer of different kind of mushroom coffees. Like, I am telling you, I was in my heaven. I go, this is heaven for me, for everything you can do. And so I went full in because I was like, this is such a great way to start to prep me for my match. And it was weird because I had a very different mindset being overseas. And two, honestly, I love England and France, top countries that I love. But so the Soho Farmhouse, I was like, oh, my gosh. That was. When you talk about romanticizing life, that is me to a T that.

[Brie]

But not everyone can get in there.

[Nikki]

No, you have to be a member.

[Brie]

Why?

[Nikki]

It's magical, you know?

[Brie]

But so are you a member? You can get me in yeah, I'll.

[Nikki]

Get you in, girl.

[Brie]

I was showing Brian the pictures and I'm like, so next year after all, in can we go with the kids?

[Nikki]

Their gardens were gorgeous. I mean, everything, every detail. They didn't, I mean, they just didn't miss a beat to every little detail. Whether that was architecture, that was details. When you dined, grabbed a towel, whatever locker room, it didn't. The rooms, they just nailed it on every detail. The keys to the room. I was in heaven. So then we make our way to Paris.

[Bri]

I have so many conversations with my husband where we should take the kids. I mean, I feel like traveling with your kids, they really learn history. They get to see what different cultures look like, different cities, towns, mountains, lakes. Traveling is one of the greatest gifts you can really give your kids. And I'm already looking to see what we should do over winter break. I mean, I know Brian thinks I'm crazy, but that's the fun thing about Airbnb. You can make your wish list. I can start to look at cabins. I can start to see maybe do we want to go somewhere warm and get out of the cold? And there's nothing better when you get a house that you can make warm home cooked meals in, sit by a fireplace. And it's actually the perfect time for me to host my place on Airbnb. I mean, hosting your home on Airbnb is such a smart way to make a little extra income. You can put it towards future travel, home improvement, or that fun splurge item you've been eyeing. And I've done the math. The money that I can make hosting puts my family from coach to business class. And it lets us do a couple fun extra activities while we're away. Finding a little piece of home while you travel always makes a trip special. Your home could be that for someone else. Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how [e-mail] host Nikki why.

[Brie]

Is it that every time 4pm comes around, I feel like I'm scrambling to make dinner? It's like I never know what I'm going to make, what's in my fridge. I feel always lost and confused around dinner time.

[Nikki]

Well, girl, it's because dinner dread is real.

[Brie]

Oh, my gosh. The idea of cooking a big meal, overwhelming. And you also don't feel like waiting an hour for delivery.

[Nikki]

Well, hey, let Stouffer save the day or night.

[Brie]

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[Nikki]

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[Brie]

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[Nikki]

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[Brie]

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[Nikki]

So let's talk about Paris now, which I felt like was a perfect pre fall getaway. Kind of the intro of like entering September. Well, for you, we both. What was kind of crazy is they both come into Paris together, but for two way different times. You barely saw me.

[Brie]

Yeah. And what we lucked out in, when we flew in, they had just got done with a heat wave. So they had a week long heat wave.

[Nikki]

We came with the English countryside. They all were telling Claire and I the whole time.

[Brie]

So you guys missed out on that. And so I can see where you felt like pre fall or like going into fall because we dealt with a lot of rain, like the breeze, a little chilly, a couple thunderstorms, which I was obsessed with. I mean, if there's any city to be in rain in it, to me it's Paris. It's just, it's a city that is. Does well in the rain. And you still. Well, maybe it's the romantic part of it, but I just, I mean, you get your umbrella, you know, you're good.

[Nikki]

Well, and I feel though the same way with the English countryside there because it rained a few. It was just like how Paris rains on and off. The sun pops out, it goes away, pops back out for sunset. You might get some. Some rain. Everyone knows how to deal with it. That was exactly us in, in England. And I was like, wow, it's just really beautiful here. On how they have their reign.

[Brie]

I love that.

[Nikki]

I love it. But it was crazy to have these different experiences in Paris. So Bri, what was, you know, Paris being such a city of romance and beauty, did you feel this time around then all the. Because every time you've been to Paris before, majority of the time it's you filming for reality tv, you coming in and doing a WWE show. What made this trip for you different?

[Brie]

Well, I mean. Well, I did film for my new series. Hi, my name is Bri. So you do get to see my Paris trip. But what I did different this time is I didn't plan anything. So I wanted to go in there. Obviously you and I got an Airbnb because we. We always stay at hotels. So we're like, let's get a really nice apartment. And just. I wanted to immerse myself into the culture as a local. I wanted to do local Things I wanted to wake up in the morning and be a local. And I really did that. And I think not having the pressures of standing in line and going to a lot of the big, in the big monuments there are great Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, like Versailles, so many things. But to not be waiting in lines and being with the crowds, that alone changed my trip. So and you know, I saw you have to work out, wake up to go work out and go do your infrared sauna and cold plunging. And you did all things. And I was like sitting in my PJs, like on the balcony having a coffee, then getting, you know, dressed to Then just go walk the city and go get lost at this bookstore or get a glass of wine at a cafe where I could see the Eiffel Tower. But you know what I mean, that's what I did. And what I will say, you know, this hit me and Claire and I were talking about this when I go to Paris and I feel like this is a lot of people in the world. Brian doesn't feel this like me, but I feel like a lot of people feel like you and I. The city is definitely a romantic city. It's a city of love. But the magic there, you know, it's definitely that love feeling a lot. But it's more than that. People go there to get lost in a feeling. I mean, I go into the Shakespeare and Company bookstore because you knew like Walt Whitman sat there and had a coffee and was reading books. And now his books are in there like so many different, you know, Hemingway, all these people, right? And I want to go in there and fill them. But I'm feeling them because all they ever did was sit and write and have passion. And I'm in Montemarte walking around and you know, I go to their museum because I want to feel a couple of the artists, Emily Bernard, I want to feel, you know, Picasso lived up there. Walk those streets. I want to, you know, feel Augustine Noir, like those different artists. And I'm sitting in there wanting to fill it. And I was.

[Nikki]

And I mean, you gotta also on the other hand too. And I know when you go in a little bit of a different district, but just the fashion designers, when you're talking about Dior and Coco Chanel and the list goes on of, I mean, those in those, those type of artists as well in Paris.

[Brie]

Oh, no, exactly. And so but what Claire and I were talking about and you know, one night I, I, I've been dying. I can't even say this place, I don't know. It's at Mont Marte and you have to make a reservation, but you'll. People sing, but you're sitting in the bar. And they have not changed it since 1886. And it's old. And you're in there and it's old. Like the seas are uncomfortable. Like, you know, like. And it's being lost in that. And I said, declare. And I'm like, you know, sometimes I get sad because the way of life for a lot of Europeans. But let's talk about the French, because we're there, is they don't they work to live, not live to work. And you feel that like, you know, and they enjoy life and us Americans fly there to feel it. And I go, what are people going to do in America? I mean, we have so many historical, gorgeous things, but at the end, like, are we going to have a museum of Google and Apple? And you could see. Come see. People used to work 80 hours a week, and they worked so hard, but they made money. And they went from a small house to a mansion to one car to five cars. Like, what do we show it sometimes at the end. Great point. And I go, but here I am wanting to get lost in art and writing and all these different things. A little vino. Like, I wanted to just, I guess, romanticize a very simple. Like this really just fun life. And I had that in Paris. But it also made me realize how I wish sometimes that was the mentality in America. America. And I'm not saying it's with everyone in every city, state, whatever. There are definitely places in the US that I are more relaxed. Yes, people here. There are people who have that mentality. I feel like I'm one of those people. But it's their culture there. And we don't have that culture here. Here, it's the country of opportunity. And the harder you work, the bigger the opportunity. That is for sure. But why do we even care? Do you know what I mean?

[Nikki]

Right.

[Brie]

And so that is how I left. And when I was drinking my wine, feeling like I was Walt Whitman talking with Claire, who felt like Hemingway. And I'm staring. I'm at this cafe. And when you see my series. Hi, my name is Bri. I'm going to tell you little parts to go to where you can be sitting there having a drink and a meal. And they're way down, but they're like. Down the street is Eiffel Tower, but you're not in a crowd.

[Nikki]

Yeah, you're just.

[Brie]

Here I am at a cobblestone street, having wine, staring at the Eiffel Tower. I mean, and it made me sad because I sitting like Claire and I said it, I think aund just like you kept saying in the Cut Waltz. Is that how you say yeah about me?

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

So many things I did, I was like, Nicole, love this.

[Nikki]

I know. I'm not gonna lie. I was jealous definitely the whole time when you guys would send me photos and. And I loved the way I experienced Paris. Because what was great about it was Paris. Last time we were there was three years ago, of course. And a year and a half ago they just started to get more into fitness, wellness, recovery. So I had found a place that wasn't far from our Airbnb, which, can we just say, our Airbnb was incredible. I mean from the concierge service that came with it to the amenities to the location, that was the most incredible Airbnb ever. And it made me. I liked staying that way in Paris actually. Like, you know me, I love my hotels, but for some reason I really enjoyed the Airbnb stay of that.

[Brie]

And can I say just because I cooked dinner in there, like you have to see. Actually the one thing Nicole did do with me is we went to one of the famous farmers markets and, and got food to cook and. And the oven worked incredible. The laundry, cuz I was like everything.

[Nikki]

They had, the rooms were cold.

[Brie]

You know, their laundry thing was washer and dryer.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

Together. Right. And that's very big overseas. Loved it. I mean you really can only do one, I think wash a day because it takes a long time. Unless you're like at home the whole time. But as two are in and out doing things. But the like, these are like things I appreciate.

[Nikki]

No, me too.

[Brie]

A good, like the laundry, the oven was incredible. And the dishwasher, like the look of.

[Nikki]

The home was just gorgeous.

[Brie]

Yeah, those are like big things. The coffee maker, easy.

[Nikki]

But these are things where you can romanticize about life. Right. Like, like you did your artsy thing and then even the way you stayed was more local, more slow, more like.

[Brie]

I mean, how jealous were you when you had to leave and you see me in my PJs like looking out.

[Nikki]

The window at the Louvre. She's. I mean we literally were right, right across the loop. We could even see some of the tule gardens. Like it was ridiculous. But what I did love experiencing in Paris was then I found this wellness and recovery spot called Octane. I'm saying that probably very American, but when I was speaking to the owner, he was the first in Paris a year and a half ago to bring these items from America. There were, like, therapy beds, cryo, infrared sauna. He had some of the higher dose pemp pads. He had this thing called the stem wave. That was really cool to get to know. But his facility was incredible, and I loved it because you can do things a la carte, like, individually, or he would have some things grouped up on, like, hey, this is really good to do all together. So I went in there and I did cryo, which, dang, I have not done cryo in so long because I just started plunging instead. Wakes you up. It's hard that last, like, minute. But then. And then he put me on the. How am I gonna forget?

[Brie]

For.

[Nikki]

The legs, the compression.

[Brie]

Oh, and those feel so good.

[Nikki]

So I talked to wwe, and they were like, we could get you a discount on if you want those. But so I did those. And I always forget how amazing you feel. And then after that, I did the infrared sauna that night. Brie. What did I sleep? 12 hours. And I had already been overseas for.

[Brie]

Like, and I was nervous because I was out, and then I'm like. Because Nicole and I shared a room, so I was like, oh, I'm gonna have to tiptoe in. But I feel like you didn't even hear me.

[Nikki]

No, I felt so good. But so I went to that place two days in a row. I just really wanted to, like, prep me for my match. So that was kind of like my pairs, because there and then I had. I went in a little bit to train Saturday night, and then Sunday we had the match was which for me, honestly, of, like, my career, everything I love in life, for me, it was my own romanticizing. Life is fearless, Nikki. I couldn't believe that. Okay, here I'm making a comeback in my 40s. I haven't had a title match in over seven years. I have done so many things in Paris, but it's been bachelorette, getting engaged in wine country, getting married in Paris. Everything was just always about love. And, like, my other half. Right. But this was the first time experiencing Paris. And, like, what I've always talked about, this theme of this comeback is I'm not here to prove anything to anyone but myself. And so it felt like I was finally in Paris. For me, like, it was about that. Me. Yeah. And so great. Yeah. So I was like. I just kept, like, having pinch me moments of like, thank you, God, so much for this. Like, for giving me the opportunity to have a title match in Paris, like, already that was a Dream for me, like, that's a check off the bucket list. Like, I can't believe it. And then in front of 30, 000 people and then to be in this incredible Airbnb and get to do also some of my fun things in Paris that we got to do on the side. But then to do this recovery stuff and I was just on cloud nine. I felt, I felt so blessed and lucky and it kind of put in like that period of that great part of like, yeah, this is what this error means. This is exactly what it means. And it all came naturally. It wasn't supposed to happen in this way. It ended up happening in this way. And kind of weird, the timing that it was like three years to the day almost of my three, what would have been my three year anniversary and a year from like how my life completely changed this past year and how it's been such a hard year. When you think of the dates, how do you not sit there and go, wow, God, thank you. Like, I see angels. I, I understand, like, you literally made this all almost to the date of everything. You know, that's been hard with other things. And this is when, you know, like, you are in this new year and you are doing great and you know, obviously the match, like, I, I'm, I'll be honest, I am so proud of myself because, you know, it's been hard as, you know, living where I live, hands on mom, full time mom when I'm mom, I'm single mom. And then having running two companies and you know, having all the things, but also making my comeback priority too. But nothing will be more priority than Mateo. And so having all those things and then, you know, giving, getting these really big opportunities and not knowing. It's not like back in the day when we were doing live events before the big match or I had to stay overseas. So I don't even get to be in the PC before like a big match. It's like you just, you know, you go out and you do it. And I was so proud of myself and it was really cute because when I came back, they all were clapping for me and it was really special. And obviously there are two spots bummed about, like, I can whatever I can say, the volley kick, you know, and, and you know what? That stuff happens.

[Brie]

It happens. No one's perfect. I have seen a lot of we, you know, in wrestling can calm confusers. I have seen.

[Nikki]

I wasn't even a confuser.

[Brie]

But yeah, but I've seen millions, right? And never once my do me judge it now, and I think it's because I was a worker. We can have 100 matches in a year. They're not going to all go how they go. And at the end of the day, we're all humans going out there. No one can ever say people get affected by jet lag. People get affected by, you know, a lot of things. You never know what someone's going through when they walk out there. And it's no one's right to judge at all. I mean, nowadays the naysayers. I will tell you something. Brian and I were talking about it. I mean, see, I don't have Twitter. Brian doesn't have to. We don't go on. So I don't get to see any of that kind of stuff. But with naysayers, I will say, you're just not educated. You don't know what you're talking about. Majority. When I see majority, and I'm like. And at the, you know, majority of the time, the actual workers are laughing at the, what people are saying because they're just not educated in what they're saying.

[Bri]

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[Brie]

This podcast is brought to you by Kleenex Ultra Soft Tissues. All right, everyone, summer is done, which means we're all headed back to school.

[Nikki]

Yay. Right?

[Brie]

So exciting. But what might not be too exciting is what comes with going back to school.

[Nikki]

I know all those illnesses and colds and symptoms, they're coming back home, too.

[Brie]

But you know what, Nicole? I'm not worried about it. And I know you're not worried either, because Kleenex has our back.

[Nikki]

That is right. It's the beginning of a new school year, and the first day will be here before you know it, and so.

[Brie]

Will the classroom sniffles and sneezes that come along with it. But Kleenex ultra soft tissues. You can be ready to face them.

[Nikki]

Oh, yes. So get first day ready the right way.

[Brie]

Whether it's big first day feelings or preparing for the messes that come with the school year, you don't want to be caught without a tissue on hand.

[Nikki]

To help for whatever happens next. Grab a Kleenex. Well, you know what's kind of crazy, because, you know, obviously we could touch on it, and even though I think a lot of our listeners probably won't know what we're talking about, because a lot of people, unless you see Twitter.

[Brie]

You wouldn't realize a lot of see. And I haven't seen a lot of.

[Nikki]

The hate I'm getting on from that little community. But what I'll. I'll say is, you know, I. I can't. Even though I knew, like, what was. What failed, right? What didn't go. I don't want to say failed. What didn't go right? What didn't go as planned. And, you know, people. What was funny is I saw people writing about the crowd, but I was already warned before I went out that this might be a very. That'll be a pro Becky crowd that I was warned also in Birmingham, that. And.

[Brie]

But also Paris has always been a heel crowd. Well, from what I remember. Yeah.

[Nikki]

But I. So that when I saw some people felt like I was shook by that. No, I was actually expecting that. I was actually shocked when they were cheering me in the beginning because I wasn't expecting that at all. I thought they were gonna boo me out of the gates.

[Brie]

What is everyone, like, wrestling Detectives?

[Nikki]

Well, you know, I mean, like, just.

[Brie]

Sit back and enjoy this show. Like.

[Nikki]

Well, shut up. But. But, you know, this is what I'm gonna say.

[Brie]

So I was really listening hard, and I was. I mean, like, so when I came.

[Nikki]

Back, like, I was so proud of myself. Like, one, I was really impressed with my strength. Yeah. You know, obviously conditioning that comes. But I. For what I can do. And I learned some new transitions and I just wanted to do some things, but I was like, you know, really proud of myself. And. And it was cute because I got a lot of people pulled me aside and told me great thing. Like, I was. I was so on cloud nine back there, and I was really happy. And I'm excited to know where I'm going, like, moving forward. And I was. I'm. I've been getting. Let me tell you, because we have to remember this. Hate is very small. Even though they right now feel very loud for me, but it's so small.

[Brie]

I mean, I haven't seen any of it. So it's in your world, I guess, because.

[Nikki]

Well, just on Twitter, but I mean, X. So. But I've gotten so much love. But it was funny because then all of a sudden, they. That community came after me on X like, crazy hateful. And, you know, the Bell army, they, like, they have stuck up and protected.

[Brie]

They get suited and booted.

[Nikki]

Oh, go. And even some of the superstars taking me, I'm like, dude, so gross. Like you.

[Brie]

That's what those people like on Twitter don't understand. Like, everyone then backstage is like, dude, they're too much. Well, everyone's like, it's embarrassing.

[Nikki]

Yeah. So it was crazy to steal that because I was like, oh, wow. Like, you can be on such cloud nine. And I was like, oh. They're like, wow, they're really mean. This is crazy. Like, no one sits back for a second and is like, wow, she hasn't had a title match in over seven years. And also, like, I would love to have a conversation with Wade Barrett. And he avoided me on Monday, which was shocking because he always comes up and says hi to me, and he tried to avoid making eye contact with me in the hallway. And I understand when you. You want to be heal commentator and stuff, but then there's one thing of, like, Michael Cole does this beautifully. And this is why Michael Cole is one of the greatest commentators. He knows how to take a life story and put it into what we do, because that is real. We're not. We don't go out there as robots or superheroes. We. We're actually professional athletes, and we go through real things and we have to, you know, put that a part of it. And honestly, that stuff really doesn't bother me because I get it. Like, I was watching the pre show, and I saw what Wayne was saying about me, even the pre show, and I was sitting there getting ready in the locker room. I'm like, oh, okay, that's fine. Okay.

[Brie]

Not sending you a Christmas card, you.

[Nikki]

Know, but what I loved is how Michael Cole then put it. Like, about, you know, what I've been to, what. What got me here, this era of me, all the things. Hasn't had a title match in over seven years. And what I loved is I wanted to then go into my dms after I was seeing like a lot of hate because I saw so much love on my post. Like so I was like wow, this is kind of. It's weird that how loud the hate is but I felt more the love. That's why I was like I. I truly have. You've noticed how happy I've been and all the things.

[Brie]

Yeah.

[Nikki]

And what I love about what I do and. And this is what I've realized especially in this era is they're used to one type of wrestling or one kind of impact they think in their mind. But so many people have reached out to me like being inspired of like I can dream at your age and I could go conquer at your age or thank you for motivating me or inspiring me or for never giving up. And like you going out there. People do not realize how hard it is not to have a title match in seven years. Go out there in front of 30, 000 people, not including everyone live streaming and go put. And be with an incredible superstar and go put on a performance and do that after so long after.

[Brie]

And you also got put on the ple. Last minute up against a match that a lot of people wanted to see that no longer. So then you already get blamed for that.

[Nikki]

Right.

[Brie]

You dealt with. I mean.

[Nikki]

Yeah. Which. But by the way, I wouldn't change it at all. I really wouldn't.

[Brie]

And you shouldn't.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

Because I will say this. Brian and I were actually talking about this because when you. We. You and I got off the phone yesterday, you were excited. But I can tell there were some things that you were bummed out about. And Brian are talking. Brian's like, there's not a lot of people. And I think we can only name a couple who get an opportunity at 41 years old to come back to their career that they have a huge legacy in. And he goes, when you're get that phone call and you're given that opportunity, you'd be the biggest in the world if you said no.

[Nikki]

Right.

[Brie]

Because it's an honor. And why you get that phone call is not because you're the shits or you have nothing to bring to the table. It's because you. You have something they need that you can bring to the table. And I will say this. People can say and it's only X but other people can say whatever they want. You're. You still brought in a huge demographic at Clash of Paris that they could tell was mainstream that they've never seen before. You also are always one of the. And I Don't care. I'm bragging. I'm going to brag. And if anyone wants to make comment like I'm bragging, then DM me and we can talk. You also have constantly been one of the most viewed people. The way your merch sold out. Like, you have accomplished so much that the 10 naysayers mean absolutely nothing to me.

[Nikki]

Right.

[Brie]

Or anyone else.

[Bri]

No more.

[Nikki]

But.

[Brie]

But what I'm saying is you have not. People. People can't do that.

[Nikki]

Right?

[Brie]

People can't do that. And you have done that. And you should be very proud of yourself.

[Nikki]

Right. And thank you. I am. Because even like my numbers that got pulled in from. From the PLE and it was because what I did see was there's a lot of casual viewers that tuned in to see me because, you know, it's. We. We have that audience and, and I inspire in a different way. And that's okay because that is the beauty of our division of the women's division of WWE Superstars. We each bring in someone different. I bring in a different crowd than another female WWE Superstar, than another male WWE Superstar. And that is the beauty of what we do, is we all. Are all these different characters and people and we, we get to inspire different people. And that's what makes WWE so powerful worldwide and in all these different genres is there are so many different characters. We're. We're not like a boy band or a girl band where we're all kind of like. And we have just that one genre. No, we're all so different. So we, we're going to bring in the jocks and the goss and this and that and whatever anyone has their name of their groups, we bring them all in because we are all so different. And I've always been aware of that. I know the people I market to and they're different than what someone else will market to. And.

[Brie]

And that's beautiful.

[Nikki]

And it's beautiful. And what I've always actually loved about the Bella army is they are so wide. They, they are worldwide and very widely diverse and I love that. And it's because I think you and I have always been so open to everyone and have accepted everyone. We were kind of that first. That brought in that kind of acceptance of bringing people together. But it. This has probably been the first time where so many people have been so proud of me and loved what I did at the ple, where when I was getting like a lot of hate on X, I can't believe how many people reach out. And I'm Talking about fans and even people who aren't fans of me, seen if I'm okay. Like, a lot of people have been now worried about my mental health because of how hard people have come down on me. And I have to say, such a bad place. I know, right? I mean, thank goodness. I'm honestly very mentally strong.

[Brie]

Yeah.

[Nikki]

But it doesn't mean it still doesn't affect me. What do you call it?

[Brie]

They.

[Nikki]

There's even when I wanted to go through my dms, and you're right, I should respond back to them because I was screenshotting them because they were so nice. But people who don't even follow me, like, don't even follow me Instagram, but want to DM me, who are part of that Internet group on X, like, apologizing on their behalf. And, like, actually, you should be proud. Like, I'm really shocked how you wrestled that night, and you did great. And I can't wait to see more from you. And I'm talking about that whole typical group of that eight, that male, whatever their age is, and even women, they all were getting my dms, and I was shocked it wasn't. And they didn't start following me. They just wanted to make sure, like, hey, hope you're okay. I'm apologizing on their behalf, and they're idiots. And you did so great. And I can't believe how a lot of them are putting me over. And I know that they have to do it through DMS because they know if they tweet it, they're gonna probably get hated on.

[Brie]

But what a sad world, a sad place.

[Nikki]

But I have to say, what's crazy is it doesn't take the fact of when we're sitting here talking about romanticizing life. That is a moment I've romanticized about having this title match in Paris and doing all the things, and I did it. And I'm so happy and proud of myself that I did. And, you know, I was, like, already thinking, like, a lot of the strength stuff that I showcased and knowing it's still there, and I could. And I'm getting stronger every week. Like, I work really hard with my trainer, and now I'll have a new wrestling coach on the side of teaching me other things because I'm excited about what's to come in the story that I spoke about or that was, you know, I. There's ideas moving forward. Right. And those ideas. I'm really excited to get into that because it's going to be even different kind of wrestling for me. That I'm excited to grow in. And that's the thing is, like, I'm growing every week. And this is. This is a part of life. And coming back, it. It doesn't. Things don't happen overnight. And if you look at other comebacks, like, I'm not here to do a one off and go to the PC and train the same match for five hours every day to perform that 15 minutes that I just put 30 hours in. I'm doing it as I have so much passion and love for this business. And that's why I was like, I'm not gonna let people take away of how much fun I had out there. And I. How, like, I loved every second. I was, like, in heaven. Like, I truly love wrestling. That's why I'm here. That's why I am traveling every week. And I've made sure. And I have to give it to Artem, who's been amazing on adapting to my schedule.

[Brie]

He's been great.

[Nikki]

And I get Mateo almost more, and he lets me. Like, he's amazing.

[Brie]

You and Artem have been a great team.

[Nikki]

A great team.

[Brie]

Great team. Both of you have really adapted well to everything.

[Nikki]

We've adapted well. And Mateo's thriving. And it's like all these things. Like, I'm having so much fun. I love this new locker room of women. Like, I'm obsessed.

[Brie]

Oh, my God, they're the best.

[Nikki]

They're the best. We sit and we chat and, like, even like, oh, my God, Bri. I gotta be with Nikki Cross Saturday night and Sunday because they're on the pay per view and B Fab and I just love him. We had so much fun talking. Nikki Cross, by the way, is like, she's hilarious. She's just a light. She is such amazing presence. You know, when she walks into a room, you know, when she isn't there, it's like, I'm so obsessed with her. I just love her so much, and she helped me so much, and she's just so positive. And I'm just. I'm having such a great time, and.

[Brie]

That'S all what matters.

[Nikki]

And that it really is.

[Brie]

I mean, when you were FaceTiming, what did Brian say? Did you have fun? Yeah, because that's what wrestling's about, right? What we do. This is don't let anyone take away the fun. Your love and passion for it. Don't.

[Nikki]

And even that the ref was so cute, because then I also realized that the camera is on us. But he was like, you did so good. Like, he was so proud of Me. And it was really. Everyone has been so insanely supportive.

[Brie]

Life.

[Nikki]

And that's life. And, you know, so it's funny, because the one thing that I've realized, which is a dangerous place about X, is even some accounts that have like 10, 000 followers, they literally were putting lies out there. Well, just what I know of myself.

[Brie]

I'm like, oh, let me hear the lies, please.

[Nikki]

Well, they were like, the company is disappointed with Nikki's performance and her attitude backstage. Oh, my God, those couldn't be more bly. But then I realized, like, you're like.

[Brie]

The nicest this person backstage.

[Nikki]

Right. That account is all full of lies. But that's what I started to realize is.

[Brie]

But how are they allowed to do that? Actually, send me an account. My lawyer is going to call you.

[Nikki]

No, but this is a thing.

[Brie]

No, I'm actually gonna have my lawyer call.

[Nikki]

But why they all do this is because defamation cases, you end up just draining your money so people don't do it.

[Brie]

Good. Well, I'll go against that person. But honestly, I'm gonna start. I do send sometimes because my lawyer is probably sick of me, but I'll call and be like, actually, I'm not gonna let this person get away with it. So if you can send them a letter, thank you.

[Nikki]

Yeah. But so I just really want to take a second and thank everyone who honestly, who's been supporting me, showing me love. Like you all have gone out of your way this past few days to show me so much love. And I want you to know it's not unseen. I see it all from Tick tock to X to Instagram to the ones that follow me, the ones that don't. I wish I could get back to all my dms, but thank you. Because when the hate can feel really loud, your love, and I promise you this, in these past few days have been even louder and your support and it has made me feel so appreciated and seen. And I have to say another thing. Who that has been so incredible is like even triple H, like Hunter just putting out like the legend and then him talking to me after my match and like, you know, our talk, like that is even felt incredible to work with him more and to hear things like he said is meant so much to me and is made me even more excited for the future here because he's the reason women are where they're at right now and how they got their opportunities. And so he gets it.

[Brie]

I mean, he has to deal with it too, right?

[Nikki]

So that is like, felt even more amazing. And I'm excited because even when I just had the run with Rhonda, we got to work with him a lot. And Stephanie's match for SummerSlam, he's a genius creatively. So to work with him more and more. I want to. And I hope that's there. And it's just been. No one can. No one can take any of this away and don't let them.

[Brie]

Because a lot of stuff, too. I mean, people. You have to understand, media. I mean, not only in wrestling and entertainment all over from political, all these things. I mean, there's a lot of false stuff out there.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

And so you just can't believe everything you read.

[Nikki]

And honestly, I mean, I feel like.

[Brie]

So many of the fans think I sit by the phone, like, frozen as a statue, just waiting for it to ring. It's like, you guys, I'm living my best life right now.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

I literally. And I'm really busy, and I. And I couldn't be on better terms with wwe. Like, sometimes I'll see what people write, and I'm like, oh, my. They don't even know. No, it's like, you guys, it's silly.

[Nikki]

I can't even. Honestly, I'll be honest. But you and I spoke about this in Paris.

[Brie]

You.

[Nikki]

You glow in your new series. And I was watching you in Paris, and I filmed with you a little bit.

[Brie]

And.

[Nikki]

And I. And I said it to you when you and I were having some wine, actually, champagne. I think I only drink champagne there. I was like, brie, I can't even see you coming back right now. And you're like, I don't. I don't even want to. I'm having. I'm loving what I'm doing. It's all I have time for besides doing everything else I do. And I was like, yeah, I could see that. And I'm.

[Brie]

So why I'm busy. 1. Because, you know, I'm such a great sister, so I'm very much taking up all the wine stuff. But. And then with this series, my kids, my gardening, my husband, everything. I mean, life is busy, but in such a beautiful way. Like, I'm loving. And, you know, the way I got lost in Paris, it makes me want to go back.

[Nikki]

I. Well, I mean, even when she was showing me at the airport, she's putting together her photo dump. I'm like, I am so jealous. But what was kind of cute is I look at mine, like from wrestling, right? And then I look at Breeze. Fearless Nikki, you know, Fearless Nikki and Paris. And then you see Bri in Paris. But it's like both of us in our eras right now. Like that literally described you and me exactly. Of where we're at in our eras, but how we still like. Bree stayed up with me every night. So when I came back from Clash, we went to two of my favorite spots and she stayed out with me till 2am and of course so happy.

[Brie]

We know I can do that. Nikki.

[Bri]

Life can get really busy.

[Nikki]

Really busy. I mean, I would say it's been busy for all of us.

[Brie]

I know.

[Nikki]

And sometimes we just need to take.

[Bri]

A breather, sit down and ask ourselves one very important question.

[Nikki]

What's that?

[Brie]

Brie.

[Bri]

Have you had your Hershey's?

[Nikki]

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[Bri]

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[Nikki]

It sure does. You want to know what one of my favorite moments with Hershey's chocolate is? Tao and I like. I love it. Cuz you know me, I'm chocolate lover. But now I have a son who's a chocolate lover. So we split bars all the time. It's just such a moment for us, a very happy moment with we look at each other, he always ends up getting chocolate all over his face. But it's just such a sweet moment that I find myself always reaching for a Hershey bar.

[Brie]

Always.

[Bri]

I mean we love making s' mores in my family. So every time I bust out a Hershey bar, my kids start screaming with excitement cuz they know it's about to be s' more time. So for all of you, shop for Hershey's milk chocolate now at a store.

[Nikki]

Near you found wherever candy is sold.

[Bri]

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[Bri]

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[Nikki]

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[Brie]

I actually came up with a thing where if I wanted to go after people on social media, I'd wrote, I'd write, write it and then do a comma and go in brie mode. Might delete later. Because I'll see like girls, right? Felt cute. Might delete later. So I was like, oh my God, I think my thing's gonna be like, in brie mode. Might delete later.

[Nikki]

Which usually it is. And I have to tell her, do not write them. Even though I will say I did send a message to that person on X and I just was like, who wrote the fake, like, tweet or whatever it is. They act like a news site or something.

[Brie]

Oh my gosh. And I just. People act like newscasters.

[Nikki]

I feel journalists, like, you blatantly lie and I feel bad for you, like, like there's another lie going around that.

[Brie]

Please send me.

[Nikki]

I'm only into 20 year olds.

[Brie]

What?

[Nikki]

So when I was looking through DMS, I did see there were a bunch of guys saying, like, you know, sucks that you're now only into the 20 year olds. And like. And I go, where is this coming from, by the way? I would totally date and hook up with if there was a connection in chemistry. Someone in their 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s. I don't think I dip into the 60s. But you never know and you never know. But like, well, first of all, there's no age. There's no look, there has to be chemistry and feeling. I am a big, passionate person. I can't. I'm not just gonna hook up with someone like, oh, it's so not your thing. So whatever is going. I don't know where this has started, but Geez. Wow. First of all, I was. But then to see other people in my DMs confirm it, like, hey, you know, thought I had a chance. But I guess you're only into people in their 20s. I'm like, what the. I'm like, this is crazy, but whatever. It just goes with how the world.

[Brie]

Is so happy I'm married. Yeah.

[Nikki]

Oh, trust me there. Sometimes I'm like, there's probably articles out there.

[Brie]

People are like, I don't know. I think they're getting a divorce.

[Nikki]

I know, right? I don't even know it. You guys are so cute. But I'm. I just feel. I'm not going to lie. Like, I. I just. I feel so blessed. I feel so grateful. We are. We are so blessed. And I'm blessed. I'm literally on cloud nine. And it's like. Like, you know, I don't. I just.

[Brie]

We're not gonna let anyone steal it.

[Nikki]

No romanticizing. Life is about the things you love to do. And I did that in Paris.

[Brie]

You did.

[Nikki]

I. I literally did it. I did it in England. I did in the English countryside, which I'm like, I can move there. And they're like, well, you're here on the few days it didn't rain.

[Brie]

But.

[Nikki]

But I'm like, you guys have, like, no pollution here. And, like, your vegetables and your fruits are amazing. I mean, the fruits from the farmer's market taste like candy. They were so clean and pure. And I'm like, my heart is just meant to be European. Or maybe a bread. I think European more, but. Oh, you should know the meal.

[Brie]

Well, you tasted the meal I cooked up from the farmer's market. But were we just not in heaven there?

[Nikki]

I mean, it was incredible.

[Brie]

Well, I guess I got to put back on the books when I'm going back to Paris.

[Nikki]

Yes. Honestly. Well, we. You want to get into a game, right? But before we get into a game, I do want to say. Okay, so if some of our listeners had an upcoming trip, real quick, just rifle them off for coffee where they should go. I love the Ritz coffee shop, but Ralph's is good, too.

[Brie]

But where would be.

[Nikki]

Brie may be more a local spot. Do you remember?

[Brie]

So, like, you know, everyone goes to Cafe de Flor. Oh, you know, I. I think just.

[Nikki]

I was on Emily in Paris.

[Brie]

Yeah, Coffee and pastries. I do that. I think it's a vibe. But I. You know, Shakespeare and Company, they have their own cafe next door. I would grab a coffee there and then walk into the bookstore, because then you Get a good coffee. But. And. And it's a cute area to walk around.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

And then I would kind of pop in there and fill a little history.

[Nikki]

And then for drinks. I mean, obviously I'm obsessed with Les Maurice and that when the piano is playing the vibes and the fact that they still remember me when I come, I just. I love it there.

[Brie]

And now we know Harry's.

[Nikki]

Harry's.

[Brie]

Yeah.

[Nikki]

So that's a piano bar.

[Brie]

Yeah. I mean, for me, Mont Marte.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Brie]

Go up there and there's a couple cute little bars. Actually very cute cafes. Even coffee you can get. But where we went to listen to live music and I can't. It's like. I don't know. I. You'll find it on my series. Or I'm actually my social. But like, for me, that.

[Nikki]

And. Yeah. And then for shopping. I mean, everywhere in Paris. Vendo plot. Then. Then I'm gonna say it wrong.

[Brie]

No, that's designers.

[Nikki]

Well, I was just gonna say designers. But then you can go in other areas that are more local.

[Brie]

So, like, we're like so pro.

[Nikki]

Where Ralph says, why can't I think pro cope? The oldest cafe sounds so bad.

[Brie]

I know, but this is life. The oldest cafe in Paris. P R O C O, P E. Yeah. Walk that whole area. You're gonna find local little designers. You're gonna find cute little shops, restaurants, cafes. Like that alleyway where it's on. Oh, my goodness. And you know, like, obviously there's maybe a couple designers over there, but like the main ones, but I doubt it. But it's all more local. Good price points.

[Nikki]

Yes, I agree with you. And then lastly, before we get into our game, sightseeing, like Eiffel Tower.

[Brie]

Picasso Museum. The one thing about the cost of. His daughter owns it. She's. She put it out and it's kind of his artwork from like his last 10 years of life, which I. I find, you know, always how he was with the storytelling. I mean, obviously the Louvre, but, you know, you're gonna find all totally masterpieces. There's also the Mont Marte Museum. Incredible. You'll see masterpieces there. I mean, it depends, you know, what you're looking. I mean, just. You just gotta research. My thing is, if you have favorite, favorite artists, research so you can go see their work.

[Nikki]

Right. And, you know, before we get in the game, the one thing I do want to say, what I think would be great for next episode is I feel like there's so many things online about you, about me, about us, and people always have A lot of questions. So call in. Call into our hotline and ask us. I feel like we might be getting a lot of questions. Whether it's about wrestling. Hi, my name is Bri Paris. English countryside, rumors, whatever it might be.

[Brie]

We'll answer them all.

[Nikki]

We'll answer them all. So make sure to call in.

[Brie]

Yep.

[Nikki]

All right, Bri, the game.

[Brie]

Let's do it. Let's play a game.

[Nikki]

French or flawed? So before we get into some inspiration, affirmation, we thought it would be fun to play little game to round out our our trip. Recap. This game is called French or Flawed. We'll each get our own round of 10 names. Some of them are real French luxury brands and some are totally made up fancy sounding fakes. So the job is to guess if the name is French or flawed. And of course the twin with the most wins.

[Brie]

All right, here we go. Okay, so, Nikki, you will be starting.

[Nikki]

Perfect. Okay, so Chanel. French. Mission. Renard. Okay, that seems flawed. Air Maze. Really?

[Brie]

Hermes.

[Nikki]

Oh, wait, you're. I think Renard. Because I feel like that's from Emily in Paris. Now I'm. Wait, this is my round.

[Brie]

Oh, yeah. I can't help you.

[Nikki]

Okay, so now I'm gonna say Mision. Renard is French. Hermes. French. Isn't it Louboutin French. Cartier. French.

[Brie]

You sound so American saying them.

[Nikki]

Clement. Rouge. I'm gonna say flawed. Givenci. Givenchy. French.

[Brie]

Givenchy.

[Nikki]

Elia. I know that's a brand, but I don't think that's French. Right. I'm gonna just say flawed. Chloe. Isn't she American?

[Brie]

Who did it? Am I supposed to help you?

[Nikki]

No. Flawed. Atoll. Blanche. I mean.

[Brie]

Girl, we gotta take some French classes.

[Nikki]

Yeah, whatever.

[Brie]

We can't just survive. All right, here's my round. Louis Vuitton. French. Balmain. French. Harden. Lumaire. Garden. Luminary. Lumi. I'm gonna.

[Nikki]

I feel like.

[Brie]

Like I know that garden, but I'm going to say French. Saline.

[Nikki]

Really?

[Brie]

French. Andre Velo. Oh, my gosh.

[Nikki]

It's not Spanish.

[Brie]

I'm gonna say flawed. Yes. Saint Laurent is French. Dior. French. Lucienne Noir. Oh, now I'm going to say flawed because I know August.

[Nikki]

All right, just keep going, girl.

[Brie]

Levin. Oh, is Laven French? It has to be, right? French.

[Nikki]

I think so.

[Brie]

And then Maison Goyard. I think Goyard's an artist. I was going to say flawed.

[Nikki]

Oh, really? I would have said French. Don't they do watches?

[Brie]

I don't know.

[Nikki]

All right, let's see. Why do I feel like I lost.

[Brie]

Yes.

[Nikki]

I knew it.

[Brie]

Oh, my gosh.

[Nikki]

I won Cartier. Is that. Is that French? No. Oh, good. Okay.

[Brie]

We'Re just gonna say I won.

[Nikki]

So, you know, fine.

[Brie]

So you have to spoil me with some French bubbles.

[Nikki]

Yeah. You didn't have enough.

[Brie]

And then after hearing this episode, who do you think had the trip that was French and who had the trip that was flawed?

[Nikki]

Okay, first of all, we were talking about romanticizing life, so.

[Brie]

Oh, my goodness, you could.

[Nikki]

You could determine how you would romanticize your life. Would you want to have an incredible wrestling match at a pay per view in Paris or would you want to go to Marmont?

[Brie]

Marmonte.

[Nikki]

Marmonte. So I had.

[Brie]

There was nothing about my trip.

[Nikki]

I know. Well.

[Brie]

And either yours or mine, we both won. We both won in Paris. That is for sure.

[Nikki]

We both. We really both did win in Paris.

[Brie]

Oh, my gosh. We. We. There you go.

[Nikki]

All right, you guys. So to leave you with some inspiration affirmations. So since we've been talking about romanticizing life, wanted to give you a quote about that by. I'm not even going to try that name, so. But you should buy someone. Okay. By Sunila Blog, you know us. So romanticizing life. The best way to romanticize your life is to start by truly acknowledging the nature around you. The rustling leaves, the sun's gentle warmth, the whispers of the wind. Let yourself pause, breathe, and find beauty in these quiet moments. For they are gifts meant to be embraced.

[Brie]

Ooh. And yes, they are.

[Nikki]

They truly are. Because when I look at what Brie did, and you took those moments, you had your coffee, you looked out the window, you took your time to get ready, you embraced in these moments of artist history and whatever it did. But before my big moment in Paris, I went in and I did cryo, and I did these things that were wellness, but they were moments that made me pause and made me think. And I didn't have late nights. And you know what I mean? They were different. But we both, you know, even though.

[Brie]

I had a lot of great moments in my late nights, I did join.

[Nikki]

Her on a few.

[Brie]

But I will say it's so true. And. And I think the thing too is that when we romanticize is to also know those things are what makes us feel happy. So, like, make sure to do them. Like, if you're sitting there and you're daydreaming that you want to go out into a field and pick apples or go to a museum, or it could be something way different, like, go do it. Go do it.

[Nikki]

I love that I agree.

[Brie]

So.

[Nikki]

I agree completely.

[Brie]

Okay, everyone, so you can find videos of the Nikki and Brie show, this episode and all their other ones on our YouTube channel. Also, we are on social media, like you all know. So we have the Nikki and Brie Show, IG page, Tick Tock, Facebook, and also our show is on Sirius XM Stars, like Nikki said. You have any questions for us? Do you want us to answer any false headlines or whatever it is? Maybe a recommendation for anywhere? Call us at 833-GARCIA-TO.

[Nikki]

Definitely. I think that would be a really fun episode. I feel like there's just a lot of questions people have. I agree. As of late.

[Brie]

Yeah.

[Nikki]

Even if it's Bonita. Bonita or Birdie. B, whatever it may be.

[Brie]

Anything. Anything you guys call us. All right, everyone, have a great weekend. Until next week.

[Nikki]

Love you guys. Stay fearless. See what I did there?

[Brie]

I saw that. Thanks.

[Nikki]

Oh, wait, wait. One last thing. One last thing. Do you know what starts tonight?

[Brie]

No. Oh, yes.

[Nikki]

Everyone make sure to bleed green.

[Brie]

Fly, eagles. Fly, baby.

[Nikki]

Fly, eagles, fly. We are about to kick the cowboy's ass.

[Brie]

Especially as I got rid of persons.

[Nikki]

Do you know what I mean? We're about to make a mark for this season because we are coming to San Francisco in February.

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