Elevating HER: Mariana van Zeller

We're celebrating women's history all month long on The Nikki & Brie Show! This episode features a true trailblazer, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller. From covering black markets and war zones to sitting face-to-face with cartel members and global scammers, Mariana doesn’t just report the story… she walks straight into it. And she does it with fearlessness, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to truth.

In this powerful conversation, Mariana opens up about carving her own path in male-dominated spaces, refusing to take “no” for an answer (even if she needs to knock on a dean's door), and why understanding the why behind crime is more important than judgment. Nikki & Brie dive deep into courage, persistence, motherhood, purpose, and what it truly costs to pursue a calling that changes the world.

This is the energy we’re bringing all month long — bold women, real stories, raw truth, and impact that lingers long after the mic turns off. Mariana sets the tone for a series filled with resilience, evolution, and unapologetic power. Press play, these women have something to say!

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