Episodes
I'm Getting Married!!!!!!! My friends! Let me tell you about the rest of my trip to Greece and the whirlwind that followed after celebrating my 30th in Mykonos! I go detail to detail on our journey to Oia and the moments that led up to the most memorable proposal ever!  Press play on my thoughts on getting proposed to, what getting married means to me, and my honest feelings after the ring slid onto my finger. Its all love - no alarms....just wedding bells!  Thank you so much for listening...
Published 10/24/22
My friends...I went into a hiatus. I disappeared for weeks on end leaving our Monday morning chats abandoned and I am sorry! BUT, I'm making it up to you with so much tea and content to last you for the rest of the week...and a little more for next Monday ;) So grab your coffee, tea, or wine (no judgements here) and press play because girl do I have so much to tell you and explain.... Make sure you follow me on my socials and keep up with me...
Published 10/17/22
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Published 09/26/22
Hello Hello my Friends!!! If you're new here, hi! Welcome! On this episode I answer some juicy questions like, when was the last time I cried, is cheating ok?, and which scenarios I find worse than anything. Okay...maybe not juicy but definitely fun to answer and hopefully entertaining for you to hear.  Make sure you check out my Youtube Channel and follow me on instagram :) Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicoleacev www.instagram.com/holdupletmeexplain Youtube: www.youtube.com/nicoleacev
Published 09/19/22
Whether it is to compare notes, gain some ideas, or because you're downright nosey (like me... *wink wink*) this episode is worth the listen! Hear me share with you the best dates I've ever had with my man and two of my exes. It's a juicy one so I hope you enjoy!  Don't forget to follow me on instagram and check me out on my YouTube channel, lets be friends!! Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicoleacev www.instagram.com/holdupletmeexplain Youtube: www.youtube.com/nicoleacev
Published 09/12/22
Hello my friends! Welcome back to a brand new episode of Hold Up, Let Me Explain... The funniest thing happened to me the other day and ignited memories of my 20's that I wanted to share with you all. Remember this is a judgement free zone so no making fun of me loll just...let me explain... Remember to catch me on Instagram and my Youtube Channel :  www.instagram.com/nicoleacev www.instagram.com/holdupletmeexplain www.youtube.com/nicoleacev
Published 09/05/22
Hey Friends!! On today's episode I share with you my first week of senior year! For those of you who don’t  know I am a student at Rollins College studying Business Management. I started school back in the fall of 2020 and am finally considered in my senior year! I can't believe two years have gone as quick as they have and I am so grateful to say I've made it this far.  I'm going to get into what my first week was like and the classes im taking. Also, I wanted to share with you advice...
Published 08/29/22
My friends!!!! I know I know...its been like 2 weeks, let me explain....I'm annoying. hahaha no I mean yeah, but like just press play and let me explain...  On this episode I dive into my trip to Dominican Republic and how me and Arnaldo (my boyfriend) were able to afford all the fun activities and excursions on our trip. I talk about the different people we met and my dad meeting my boyfriend for the first time. Everything turned out beautifully and I'm so excited for you to hear about it....
Published 08/22/22
Okay! I'm tired of feeling bad for myself so it's time to snap out of it and start getting motivated. My friends...we only have a few weeks left of summer which for some is exciting because that only means fall is around the corner, and for others (lets face it) it means summer fun is coming to an end. Before I start up the fall semester I have chosen to get right and have a healthy hot girl rest of this summer by rejuvenating my mind, body, and soul.  (Alexa, play BREAK MY SOUL).  These...
Published 08/01/22
My friends...I have to be honest - my priorities are not like completely in order but I have to say, booking a vacation is always the best answer for me. Hear me rant about health insurance, being stripped from medical access, but also f*cking myself over by not prioritizing where my money goes. It's giving accountability with a touch of YOLO.  Any who, don't forget to rate and subscribe to my podcast and make sure to let your friends know what's up. Click the links below to stay caught up...
Published 07/25/22
Hey friends - sorry I missed last Monday,,,I've been overwhelmed with a lot of things and I use this episode to share them all with you. So on today's episode I'm just gonna pretend you're my therapist and vent and let you in on all the things that has been occupying my mind.  Thank you so much for always tuning in and listening, it means so much to me. Don't forget to rate and subscribe and follow me on my social...
Published 07/18/22
Hey friends! So on this short episode I talk about where I have been mentally and how draining it is to try to produce fun content while absorbing all of the political nonsense that is going on in the world. I'm honest and lost during this whole process so bare with me.  Love you all and don’t forget to catch me on my YouTube channel and instagram accounts:  Instagram:  @Nicoleacev @Holdupletmeexplain  Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzI6ATJPkiE9fomPsZvNXcA
Published 07/04/22
Have you ever been told you weren't "Mexican" enough, or "Puerto Rican" enough, or even "Spanish" enough? Well my friends if you have, then this episode is just for you! I have been told I spoke like a "white girl" and not "hispanic" enough because I don’t like avocado. rolls eyes Listen in as I tell you my evolution from being considered a New York-rican, Chonga, Mira Mira, and apparently a Whitewashed Latina....let me explain... Don't forget to find me on Instagram and...
Published 06/27/22
So remember in season one when I talked about the advice I'm glad I didn't take? Well my friends, this episode will be quite the opposite - this is advice I'm glad I DID take! Just a friendly reminder that advice given is not always a one size fit all, but I hope to some degree you take something powerful away from this episode. I love you all very much and you are all doing a great job at life!! Thank you so much for tuning in every Monday & don't forget to follow me on my socials...
Published 06/20/22
In true 2022 fashion, I tested positive for COVID. Yay. Me. It's okay my friends, I'll be healthy in no time, but in the mean time...press play and hear me rant about getting COVID and how I'll argue with any podcaster who claims Harry Styles isn't an icon...cough cough (no but really) HE IS!  Love you all and thank you for tuning in on my out of breath episode lol. Don't forget to rate and subscribe and check me out on Youtube (;  Instagram:  @Nicoleacev @Holdupletmexplain  Youtube:...
Published 06/13/22
Hello my friends! I'm back on a Monday to tell you the time I lived in a hotel for 2 years. That's right my friends, a hotel! Not like the suite life of Zach and Cody, more like Home Suite Homes off of 192 in Kissimmee, Florida.  I go through the journey of how my mom and I left Middletown, New York to living in Florida, and how far we've come through this time. I appreciate your downloads and instagram likes, it makes me so happy knowing you enjoy my podcast and tune in every Monday.  love...
Published 06/06/22
Guess who I finally have on the podcast.....my boyfriend! That's right my friends, after a whole year I finally have my boyfriend on the podcast and we skip through funny moments we shared on some of vacations in the past.  I missed this Monday, so I have a new episode for you on a Wednesday so you still have a little dose of me for the week.  Thank you again for always tuning in and don’t forget to catch me on Youtube and new episodes every Monday's (: Follow me on my...
Published 06/01/22
Hello hello my friends!! I'm back with an out of context title but I promise its not (entirely) click bait. I've dated a lot of different kinds of guys and the type I got tired of dating were, let's be honest, the broke ones.  I explain my past dating life and the bare minimum I used to accept. To be honest  I got tired of dating for all the "right and modest" reasons and started dating with the standards I was no longer sorry for setting. Press play and follow on this ride of horrible...
Published 05/23/22
It's May - which means its Mental Health Awareness Month!!  Okay my friends so on this episode I share with you my mental health struggles and the strategies I've learn to cope with this. Mental health exercises are not a one size fit all so this episode is NOT an episode meant to give a diagnosis or help solve anyone's diagnosis. This episode is me sharing with you in chronological order how depression and anxiety as affected my life and what I have done to cope with it. All love here.  I...
Published 05/16/22
Hello Hello my friends! On todays episode I'm talking about age and turning 30! I mean not yet, but its coming!  On this episode I break down why we shouldn't use age as an excuse to follow our dreams and why its paralyzing to do so. I hope this episode inspires you and lights the fire beneath you to chase your dreams regardless what stage you are in life.  I love you all and don't forget to watch my episode on YouTube and follow me on my socials...
Published 05/09/22
Como si dice...."broke as f**k" in Italian?  Friends!! On todays new episode I'll be talking about how much money I spent in Italy. From flights, to airbnb stays, train tickets, and down to a bowl of pasta...I'm getting specific on how much money I spent in the most iconic place in the world.  So grab a pen, paper, and calculator because I'm about to explain...
Published 05/02/22
My friends! I am back from Italy and I have so much to tell you! So grab your espresso and let me explain, because there's so much to unpack (:
Published 04/25/22
Hello Hello my friends!  On this episode I get into what its like being a student at Rollins College and how grateful I am to finally say I am a rising senior!! I still can't believe how far I've come on this academic journey. However, applying for internships has been so hard and annoying. So grab your coffee and press play, because I'm about to explain how this rising senior is a rejected intern. 
Published 04/11/22
Oh hello hello my friends! I am back, at it again, with a Servers Do's and Don't's episode and for the love of all 86 items and full hands in and out, take notes. Servers....we once again have to have a talk. I am neutral , I am on your side, but let me be shift captain okay...just listen up because we need to be given a little perspective here.  Press play and join me for a drink as I express the Do's and Don't's servers must keep in mind when working a shift. If you are in the service...
Published 04/04/22
Hello Hello My Friends. On this episode I dive into the vortex of social media and why the "smoke and mirrors" platform is not the place to feel insecure. Why? because everyone is captain' , including me circa 2014.  I expose the truth about the lowest points Ive had financially and how even though I was at my last $20, I still felt the need to project a fabulous lifestyle on social media. For this reason is the truth why sometimes on social media not everything is what it seems.  Don't...
Published 03/21/22