We’re BACK with the back-to-back champions! Long story short, tune into our latest episode of Everybody Needs a Nudge as we catch up with the Crowd Lending team.

Get ready for a wild ride in this episode of "Everybody Needs a Nudge," featuring the one and only Wendel Viana! Join us as we dive headfirst into the rollercoaster of his life, from the sunny streets of southern Brazil, where the weather surprisingly mirrors Massachusetts, to his immigration to the US.

Wendel's childhood was a symphony of soccer in the lively neighborhoods of Brazil before he embarked on an epic journey to the States in 2000 with his parents and older brother. Settling in Somerville, his parents played the ultimate balancing act, working at a cleaning company by day and delivering newspapers by night. Interestingly, Wendel perfected his driving skills navigating those newspaper routes – talk about a unique American initiation!

This episode paints a vivid picture of Wendel's educational saga, including a bilingual program in Somerville that helped him bridge the language gap and facilitated his integration into the American school system.

Wendel's professional journey unfolds from a thriving career in the auto industry at Honda Cars of Boston to a managerial role at Bank of America. Wendel eventually shifted to the mortgage industry, getting his mortgage license in 2020, and is currently thriving as a loan officer with Cross Country Mortgage. He resides in Rowley, MA, with his wife and two daughters.

It's not all about career pivots; we're dishing out life lessons, too – the gospel of being exceptional, delivering customer service that wows, and having your game face on for the unpredictable opportunities life throws your way. We're sprinkling in some of Crowd Lending's impressive stats, the magic of manifesting, and a few Mafia stories and jokes because why not?

This episode is not just a podcast; it's a front-row seat to a blockbuster tale of resilience, adaptability, and the crazy, unexpected journeys that lead us to exactly where we need to be. Tune in now– you won't want to miss this!

Get ready for a heartwarming episode of "Everybody Needs a Nudge" featuring the wonderful Shannon Sullivan! Join us as we dive into Shannon's life, starting off in the charming town of Pembroke alongside her brother Steve O, a familiar face from a previous podcast.

Shannon's soccer journey takes center stage, leading her to the halls of Notre Dame Academy. Faced with the challenge of funding her college dreams, she ingeniously joined a club team to up her chances of getting scouted. Spoiler alert: it worked! Northeastern came knocking, and Shannon rocked varsity soccer while conquering a degree in communications and media throughout her time there.

Post-college, Shannon cranked up the volume on her love for music, landing a gig at a radio station. A career twist (and the lovely Daryce) led her to an impressive nine-year stint at Blue Cross Blue Shield before venturing into the non-profit realm. She met her husband through a coed soccer league, and the duo fulfilled their dream of settling down in the lively Southie. Plus, we'll dish on her journey through motherhood, a return to Pembroke, and her current gig in the scenic Duxbury, working for Vetcor.

This episode isn't just a stroll down memory lane – it's a rollercoaster of laughs, touching on the impact of education on creativity and reminding us all not to get caught up in comparing our journeys to others' highlight reels. Shannon's wisdom shines as she underscores the importance of building networks and self-sufficiency. Don't miss out on the fun – hit play now!