The Nikki & Brie Show
Sisters in San Francisco LX Part 3: Molly Sims & The Warning
Original air date: February 12, 2026
Hosts: Nikki & Brie Garcia (aka Nikki & Brie Bella)
Guests: Molly Sims (supermodel/entrepreneur), The Warning (Mexican rock trio)
Theme: Celebrating women in entertainment and entrepreneurship, sisterhood, parenting, and cultural moments during Super Bowl week in San Francisco.
Episode Overview
This episode captures the high-energy ambiance of Super Bowl Radio Row, as Nikki and Brie host two dynamic interviews: first with supermodel-turned-entrepreneur Molly Sims, and later with the rising Mexican rock band, The Warning. The conversations delve into evolving beauty, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the empowerment of women — all through the lens of sisters navigating new chapters, failures, and successes. Throughout, humor, authenticity, and inclusivity shine, making listeners feel like they’re right there having happy hour with their best friends.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Catching Up in Napa & Radio Row Chaos
Timestamps: 01:03 – 04:02
- Brie and Nikki share banter about parenting struggles (sick kids, ear infections, "Fluby"), setting the tone with authenticity.
- They chat with Molly Sims about living in Napa, raising kids, and how the climate and community there are unexpectedly perfect for families.
- Discussion of the excitement and chaos of Super Bowl's Radio Row:
- Molly describes how much it's grown, star-spotting (Deion Sanders), and the networking magic.
- Nikki: “Radio Row just keeps getting better and better.” (03:29)
2. Aging, Beauty, and Launching "Wise"
Timestamps: 04:02 – 10:23
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Real talk about aging and beauty:
- All three discuss how their approach to makeup and skincare has changed with age, favoring less makeup and more skin positivity.
- Molly describes frustration with harsh treatments:
- “Everything was very harsh. It was very stripping. It was very downtime. ... I had black eyes for like 10 days.” (04:51)
- The problem with “baked” and heavy makeup, especially under the eyes—looks aging, less fresh on mature skin.
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Introducing Molly’s beauty line, Wise:
- Born from her own struggles with hyperpigmentation and melasma.
- Focuses on efficacy without harshness; inspired by products pulled from markets for being too aggressive.
- Everyday staples:
- Expads: “It’s a brightening pad, toner, kind of a facial in a bottle.” (05:17)
- Morning Cocktail (vitamin C serum): “Doesn’t pill ... doesn’t smell like a hot dog.” (06:50)
- Skin Glow: “It’s a filter in a bottle ... gives you kind of that just blur.” (07:08)
- Wide Awake: “The brightening eye cream. For all the moms who need a little caffeine under their eyes.” (07:19)
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Sound advice:
- Less is more; “More does not mean better.” (08:17, Bri)
- Not all routines need to be 15 steps; be careful with overuse of actives and listen to your skin.
Memorable Moment:
- Nikki: “More does not mean better … It's the baby CO2 now.” (08:17)
3. Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and New Chapters
Timestamps: 12:01 – 16:36
- Molly reflects on her pivot from modeling to entrepreneurship, inspired by her mom’s relentless encouragement and “no culture.”
- The importance of resilience:
- “I’m used to turning the ‘no’s into a ‘yes’... so many women get stuck. They don’t have that next chapter. You just have to put yourself out there.” (13:23, Molly)
- Nikki & Brie connect, sharing their own unexpected career pivots.
- Emphasis on not fearing failure:
- “It's not supposed to work sometimes… that's what we learn. And people are afraid to fail.” (14:10, Nikki & Molly)
- Taylor Swift is referenced as a modern icon of reinvention and “eras” (“Taylor really helped with that... showcasing the different eras of knowing, like, yes, I’m now in this next era of my life.” – Host, 13:53)
4. Social Media Boundaries & Parenting in the Digital Age
Timestamps: 15:49 – 19:59
- Conversation around sharing children online:
- Nikki shares how her daughter asked not to be posted on Instagram:
- “Can you not post me? Because I don’t want bad guys to know what I look like.” (16:35, Nikki)
- Nikki shares how her daughter asked not to be posted on Instagram:
- Authentic, sometimes conflicting feelings about being present vs. documenting everything for socials.
- Molly discusses her own limits:
- “Sometimes I like, I kind of just step away and I’m like, I’m in my own little bubble.” (16:01, Molly)
- Delving into parenting anxieties—from smartphone access ("no phones until 8th grade," referring to Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation") to mistakes in over-treating skin in teenage years.
Notable Quote:
- “You have to meet them where they are.” (19:56, Bri) — wisdom about modern parenting.
5. Quick-Fire Segment: Super Bowl, Celebs, and Traditions
Timestamps: 23:27 – 26:45
Nikki & Brie ask Molly fun, Super Bowl-themed rapid-fire questions:
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Celeb who could have made the NFL:
- “Sarah Jessica Parker ... if she would have put that into being an athlete, she would crush. She would be the GOAT.” (23:49, Molly)
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Go-to Super Bowl drink:
- “Mama Paloma. ... Or wine—a good Napa wine!” (24:02, Molly)
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Halftime artist wish:
- “Taylor. No, I’m just joking. ... Taylor, Swiftie, crushed.” (24:34, Molly and hosts agree)
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Famous person to watch a game with:
- “Arnold Palmer ... my dad and my brother loved him. My brother was a pro golfer.” (25:23, Molly)
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Super Bowl pick:
- “Seahawks... I think the Seahawks really have the upper hand, but I love an underdog.” (25:51–26:31, Molly)
6. Sisterhood & Viral Success with The Warning
Timestamps: 28:22 – 34:37
- The Warning, a rock trio of sisters, join to share their whirlwind journey from childhood "rock band" video games to international fame.
- Their origin:
- Started with playing instruments individually, then came together as a band inspired by the video game Rock Band.
- Uploaded covers to YouTube, one went viral, and the rest is history.
- Band name “The Warning” was originally the name of an imaginary album, stuck after their video blew up.
- Representing NFL Mexico at the Super Bowl:
- “This is beyond our wildest dreams. ... We never even thought about it.” (31:22, The Warning)
- Honest, hilarious sibling dynamics—describing each other’s personalities (“Danny is just really bubbly and happy…” 33:06).
- New single “Love To Be Loved" (collab with Karin Leon and Teddy Swims), and news of their upcoming UK tour with Yungblud.
- Hosts express admiration for their authenticity, sisterhood, and the viral, global nature of modern music discovery.
7. Closing Reflections
Timestamps: 35:04 – 37:28
- Nikki & Brie recap:
- Molly’s growth as an entrepreneur and honest podcaster: “She’s so real.” (35:21)
- The Warning’s inspiring, viral path and unique sibling energy.
- Celebration of NFL’s international expansion, especially NFL Mexico, and how sports/music are bringing cultures together during this Super Bowl week.
- Fun, light-hearted wrap-up about planning outfits, the thrill of seeing 50 Cent perform, and enjoying this chapter of their own journey.
- “Another year done... It kind of goes by so fast... it comes to an end. It’s kind of sad. Exciting, too, because that just means the game’s right around the corner.” (37:33–37:44, Hosts)
Notable Quotes
- Molly Sims (on reinvention and career pivoting):
- “So many women get stuck. ... You just have to put yourself out there.” (13:23)
- “I'm used to turning the nose into a yes.” (13:23)
- On modern beauty:
- “More does not mean better.” (08:17, Bri)
- “I was that early forties woman who—look, you have access. I have access. I never met a derm I didn’t love. But at the same time, everything was very harsh. It was very stripping.” (04:51, Molly)
- On social media/presence:
- Nikki: “It was so crazy to have my eight and a half year old daughter ask me that...” (16:35)
- Molly: “Sometimes I like, I kind of just step away and I’m like, I’m in my own little bubble.” (16:01)
- On parenting:
- “You have to meet them where they are.” (19:56, Bri)
Important Segment Timestamps
- Molly Sims interview start: 01:28
- Beauty & skincare chat: 04:02
- Life changes, resilience, and entrepreneurship: 12:01
- Social media & parenting: 15:49
- Super Bowl rapid-fire Q&A: 23:27
- The Warning interview start: 28:22
- Origin story & viral moment: 30:21
- New music & tour plans: 33:50
- Hosts' wrap-up/reflection: 35:04
Tone & Atmosphere
The episode is casual, candid, full of laughter, and supportive energy. Nikki, Brie, and their guests keep it real about life, challenges, beauty, and the evolving role of women in the spotlight. There’s a mix of vulnerability, humor, and actionable wisdom throughout, aimed at inspiring listeners to embrace change and celebrate themselves.
Useful Links & Next Steps
- Molly Sims's Wise Beauty: ysebeauty.com (use code “BELLA15” for 15% off – as mentioned in the show)
- The Warning: Follow on music platforms for their latest single “Love To Be Loved” and check tour dates for their UK Youngblood support.
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