Unraveling with Nikki Alaras

Trust me when I say, this shit is hard. I mean it. Growing up with no financial literacy, the hardest part about learning to save money is navigating your emotions. All our choices are based on our emotions. Being in debt teaches you to work with what you have. Although we're deep in the hole, we are forced to work with what we have, with the that we have. One of our biggest expenses is rent/mortgage and food. Listen to this episode and see how I'm turning my struggles into discipline. YouTube: Nikki AlarasInstagram: Unraveling.HerMain IG: nikki.alaras

It's hard, don't get me wrong. But as we get older, we find what works and what doesn't, similar to any relationship. But female friendships are more important than anything. To have someone you can share wholesome experiences with is so healing for my inner child. To dress up, cook, and be silly with is so fun. Bringing play back into my life this year is a must. It takes time to cultivate anything real, and this is where I'm at. Real, genuine relationships take time to create, and I think that's the fun part.

After a series of deaths within my family in such a short period of time, life reminds me to take inventory of what I currently have. Listen to this episode as I talk about how I navigate loss, life, a full-time job, and going back to college in the span of a couple of weeks. I'm not sure how I'm doing it, but I'm always figuring out a way. When you feel limited or stretched too thin, you get creative. The best works come from a state of scarcity and working with what you have. Instagram: Unraveling.Her (podcast)Instagram: Nikki.Alaras (main)Spotify: Unraveling Her w/Nikki Alaras

In a world of consumption, we're constantly consuming things we don't need. We're envious of the lifestyle we see on social media and lose touch with what really matters. In this episode, I'll dive into an epiphany I recently had that changed my outlook on what matters most ot me.~Instagram: Unraveling.HerYouTube: Nikki Alaras

We're so easily distracted & disconnected from ourselves and the world, we forget to tune in. We're constantly clouded by content and watching other people's lives, we forget to live in ours. ~Instagram: Unraveling.HerYouTube: Nikki Alaras

It doesn't have to be expensive. You have everything you need to take care of yourself; you just need to recognize it. ~Instagram: Unraveling.HerYouTube: Nikki Alaras

Think about it: if you had everything you wanted, you wouldn't be as curious about pursuing your passions. You wouldn't have this drive to become the best version of yourself. The journey to your story wouldn't be as exciting if you just read the ending. The story is as good as the plot. You're living in it. ~YouTube: Nikki AlarasInstagram: Unraveling.HerPersonal IG: Nikki.Alaras

You and I both know you spend way too much money on rent. So, why not stay in and enjoy it? If you go to the club every weekend or eat out every day, then this episode is for you. ~YouTube: Nikki Alaras

Who you surround yourself with is a reflection of you. You are what you attract. This episode unravels the ways I cultivate peace, recognize my energy levels, and create better boundaries with myself.

Creating pockets of peace in your day means slowing down to notice the things around you. ~Instagram: Unraveling.Her

As we rush, we make more mistakes. When we take on more projects, responsibilities, or overwork, we often become more susceptible to illness. Weather conditions, such as rain and snow, also force us to be more cautious and slow down. This episode is a reminder to take it easy. Disconnect from social media and reconnect with nature. Instagram: Unraveling.HerYouTube: Nikki Alaras

To be a creative is to dive into who you are. Discover your identity. That is where your journey begins. Your journey is not linear; it never is. This episode unravels how I overcame my creative block and tune in. ~Instagram (podcast): Unraveling.HerInstagram (personal): NikkiAlarasYoutube: Nikki Alaras

In this week's episode, I've simplified the ways I'm becoming THAT GIRL. It's simple, but do you have what it takes? How committed are you to your future? Let's find out in this week's episode. Youtube: Nikki AlarasInstagram: Unraveling.Her

Sometimes we forget the bigger picture when we feel stuck. Change is not linear, it will test your ability to handle stress and how you respond to it. This episode unravels how I’ve been managing change.

If you feel lost, this episode is for you.

Life feels like it goes by too quickly when we're constantly overstimulated. Trying to keep up with personal projects and work towards personal growth can feel, at times, exhausting. If you feel like you need to be productive everyday, this episode is for you.

Your greatest asset is time, right now.

Your vision must be greater than your daily struggles.

On this week's episode, I'll be filming in Moab, Utah. Learning to figure it out along the way and navigate our way from trail to trail, to site to site.

For the longest time, I thought I would manifest the life I wanted if I bought enough crystals and incense. When I realized what manifestation was, I landed my dream jobs twice and got my own apartment. In this episode, I dissect the false beliefs I had and dive into how I started living in my manifestations.

Once you begin to slow down, you begin to realize the beauty in the mundane. Too often we look for happiness in the future, when it's right around us.

I will say it time and time again: there is beauty in knowing nothing lasts. The seasons are a great example of change. They reflect us and how we go through internal changes. Although it takes time, knowing my presence has purpose is enough for me.

Learning to recognize what you have rather than what's missing is a key element of gratitude. In this week's episode, I open up about what I do to track what I'm grateful for, which has been a part of my daily practice.

Not until they begin to experiment, experience, and get to know what they're capable of. I'm still learning about what I want and what it takes to get there, so I'm immersing myself in places that help cultivate the future I'm creating. Instagram: Unraveling.HerYoutube: Nikki Alaras

You're only delaying your growth by not allowing yourself to make mistakes. If you're a creative, let's be honest, you're most likely your worst critic. Too often, we're looking so closely at our progress that we tend to measure the wrong thing at the wrong time. Zoom out, you are exactly where you need to be. Take a breath.Art-A-Whirl- May 16-17th- Grainbelt Bottling House, NE Minneapolis Youtube: Nikki Alaras

There is so much fear and anxiety when it comes to a severe storm. People are preparing and calling off work. In this episode, I'll dive into how nature reminds us to be still amongst the chaos.

The reason why I do what I do is that I am passionate about cultivating curiosity and unraveling people's stories through shared experiences. I admire the way people talk about the things that make them happy, the struggles they endured, and the advice they share with me.

In this week's episode, we discuss the misconceptions and beneficial properties of mushrooms, an organic medicine, with our guest, Brooke Snyder, a conscious transformational coach.

Every woman knows at least 1 woman who has been sexually assaulted. In this week's episode, Llana Rojas opens up our new season of Unraveling Her and dives into her experiences in the military as a woman and how she started her business, Let's Roar. She is an inspiring woman who can do it all and is a reflection of her resilence.

You never know what you're capable of until you begin to challenge yourself.

There have been numerous times when I felt stuck and I didn't get the job I wanted or the school I applied for. But the universe/creator/god always shows us that we were meant for something better, or maybe they were protecting us.

Embody that version of you and enjoy the journey of becoming HER.

This is a reminder to those who feel like it's too late to start or fear it won't work out. It's easier said than done, but it's even easier to stay in the same place you were a year ago. Choose yourself in this chapter of your life, and watch yourself flourish.

As we grow our priorities change. In this episode, I'll elaborate more on what success looks like for me in my early twenties.

the struggle is real and here's the half of it.

Prioritizing my peace by letting go of things that drain my energy and have served their purpose is a start. Challenging my capabilities and riding the wave of possibilities is where my heart is at right now. Reflecting and Releasing has me surrendering to solitude.

It's not always greener on the other side. Let me explain in this week's episode.

This is something I've been trying to work on for years and as I grow each year, I realize something new. Listen to this episode to learn more.

There's a first for everything and this was my first experience. I didn't see it coming. Listen to find out what was missing...

Lately, I've been feeling like I haven't been living intentionally. I've been distracted, so I'm working towards creating better habits that remind me to slow down.

Here is a poem I wrote on savoring the sweetness of the seasons, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

This year I'm manifesting sisterhood. I'm craving sacred, like-minded women who love to dance under the moon, wearing dresses and cooking nourishing meals.

Get use to your fans looking at you honey.

Want to know what's in for this year and what's out? Listen to this episode on what my ins and outs are.

From lack of sleep to being around people who constantly complain, there are so many factors that lower your vibrations.

2023 came and hit me like a truck. It was a year of transitions, adjusting, and opening up. This year brought me closer to my loved ones and it taught me how much I was capable of. 2024 is all about discipline and digging deep into what success looks like.

I’m legal.

Recognizing when you’re in a low vibrational state and finding ways to raise your vibrations are so important. In this episode I’ll talk about how I’ve learned to raise my vibrations. Also if you look up Sawale Radio on Spotify that’s what I’ve been listening to:)

It’s not easy and it can feel lonely. That’s the hard part about growing up.

Every year, I feel like I'm rushing to get as much done to compensate for the things I should've done. I felt guilty for not doing enough work. But realized....a lot. Listen to this episode for more.