Nikki and Brie Bella, WWE Superstars and entrepreneurs, share their inspiring journey from small-town girls to iconic figures in entertainment. They discuss overcoming adversity, including a challenging upbringing and personal losses, which fueled their resilience. The twins reveal how they turned struggles into empowering brands, balance motherhood with their careers, and cultivate positivity through morning rituals. They emphasize the importance of self-discovery, emotional resilience, and embracing authenticity in life.
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Four-Day Tryout Turned Into A Contract
Nikki and Brie auditioned for Diva Search and were sent to developmental where four days of training led to a verbal WWE contract.
They fell in love with wrestling instantly and began rigorous training before debuting on TV 14 months later.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Say No To Protect Your Priorities
Say no more often so you can focus energy on priorities that matter most.
Prioritize family and the projects you own instead of spreading yourself thin across every opportunity.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Stay Hands-On With New Brands
When starting a brand, stay hands-on and check details constantly instead of assuming tasks are done.
Hire team members who share your passion and require practical tests during hiring to avoid costly mistakes.
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THESE SUPERSTAR TWINS COULD NEVER HAVE IMAGINED THEIR LIFE TODAY.
One of the things I love most about how the world is growing is how the boundary between genders has been crumbling down.
It used to be that a woman’s place was only in the home. More and more that stereotype is being disproven.
Women are entering more and more areas that wouldn’t have been imaginable when I was younger.
When I was a kid, when you’d think wrestlers you’d think Hulk Hogan or Randy Savage.
Now you think of people like today’s guests: Nikki and Brie Bella.
These two sisters are a true inspiration to the next generation of women. They are the definition of girl power and show that anyone can achieve greatness in anything they want.
If you haven’t heard of the Bella Twins, they are WWE Superstars, Reality TV stars, and fashion designers.
I felt so fortunate to sit down with them and have them tell me everything they know about greatness, which is a lot. So much, in fact, that this interview went longer than most episodes.
I couldn’t stop, and I know you’ll love every moment of this one.
Nikki and Brie told me how they went from small town farm girls to superstars. They talk about the adversity they went through, struggling in a toxic home environment, and even Brie losing her high school sweetheart to a drunk driver.
Discover all of that and much more, on Episode 625.
Some Questions I Ask:
How did you get to think bigger than the farm life? (16:06)
When did you audition for Diva Search? (24:15)
In four days you had a contract with WWE? (29:16)
Why were you nervous to be on Total Divas? (36:15)
How do you know when to say no to something? (45:48)
What was the moment that you cried the most? (54:16)
When did you start to go down your spiritual path? (1:00:19)
Did you go on your spiritual journey at the same time? (1:04:26)
What’s the biggest lesson you both learned from your mom? (1:11:34)
Has there ever been a point where you guys disconnected? (1:23:20)
What are you most proud of your sister for? (1:28:02)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
What they dreamed about growing up (10:17)
Their first job at Hooters (22:00)
Why you should go to a WWE show (30:52)
How long training was (32:30)
Their morning routines (38:35)
What it was like leaning on the job (50:23)
The biggest lesson their father taught them (56:17)
What it was like for Brie to lose her high school sweetheart (1:03:02)
Their childhood regrets (1:08:00)
What it’s like being in a relationship with inspiring, powerful men (1:15:03)
Advice to coming of age girls who are feeling overwhelmed by the world (1:24:36)
The feedback they have for each other (1:34:52)
Plus much, much more
The School of Greatness 
