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Nickayla Rivera

Nickayla Rivera was born on November 2, 1994, in Santa Cruz, California. She is a YouTuber and model represented by Photogenics in Los Angeles and Wilhemina in New York. Since her sister Naya Rivera’s tragic death, Nickayla has been using her social media to share her healing journey.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Nickayla Ann Rivera white

Birth date:

November 2, 1994

Age:

30

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

5' 11"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$800 thousand

Nickayla's Social Media:

Background

Nickayla Rivera was born on November 2, 1994, in Santa Cruz, California. She is a model, podcast host, and YouTuber that uses her platform to share her healing and self-love journey. Rivera was involved in the modeling world at a very young age and officially debuted in the fashion industry at none other than New York Fashion Week. Within a few years, she would find herself moving across the U.S., from California to New York, to pursue her dreams.

In 2019, as Rivera’s modeling career hit a plateau, she had a mental downturn to the point where she considered herself in a “dark place.” Away from her family and with all the difficulties that come with a modeling career — especially in terms of self-image — Rivera decided to take a turn and move back to California. As the pandemic began, she saw herself spending a lot of time with her family and reconnecting to her roots. But then, five months later, she experienced a tragic loss.

Her sister and “Glee” star Naya Rivera went missing with her then four-year-old son, Josey, who was later found sleeping alone on a rented pontoon boat. Naya’s body was recovered at Lake Piru after a dayslong search. Following the loss of her sister, Nickayla realized her pain would not go away until she “decided to find the good in this world.” She started to make life-changing adjustments such as quitting vaping, going to therapy, being mindful, and confronting experiences from the past that she was once holding on to. Her awakening is chronicled on her YouTube channel and podcast “Wednesday Wisdom,” where she shares all about her healing journey while helping others to reset their own mental health.

Career timeline

2014
Her Modeling Debut

She debuts in the fashion industry at the New York Fashion Week.

2017
Starting a YouTube Channel

She posts a Coachella vlog as her first YouTube video.

2019
Her Mental Health Takes a Downturn

As her modeling career hits a plateau, her mental health takes quite the blow.

2020
Her Sister Passes Away

She experiences a tragic loss after her sister Naya Rivera passes away.

2022
She Goes Back to YouTube

After a four-year hiatus, she is back on YouTube posting about the changes in her life.

2022
She Starts a Podcast

“Wednesday Wisdom Podcast” is launched as a self-help platform.

Why We Love Nickayla Rivera

  1. She is an advocate for self-love

    She is always speaking about the importance of giving ourselves the love that we deserve. This is one of the main goals of her own podcast.

  2. She is a farm-to-table person

    Sustainable shopping makes her very happy, and she even considers growing her own food. Fresh produce is the way to go!

  3. She is all about giving love to animals

    She is a proud cat mom but it doesn’t stop there. She supports shelters all around the world that prevent dogs and farm animals from being released to the streets or being put down.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She is a beach girl

    If not all, most of her pictures are near nature, especially the beach.

  2. She considers owning a farm

    As an animal lover, she considers owning a ranch to be able to rescue and treat animals the way they deserve.

  3. She embraces her skin

    She believes no one is “struggling with acne,” our bodies change as seasons do.

  4. Yoga is on her regular routine

    At first, she intended to gain more flexibility but it has become her favorite way to feel her limits.

  5. Skinny dipping was on her bucket list

    She got to check skinny dipping in the ocean at night from her bucket list in March of 2022.

Nickayla Rivera FAQs

Is Nickayla Rivera dating Ryan Dorsey?

No. She moved in with her sister Naya’s ex-boyfriend to help care for her nephew but she is not romantically involved with him.

Does Nickayla Rivera have a child?

No, she doesn’t. She does take care of her deceased sister’s son.

Is Nickayla Rivera single?

As of 2022, she is single.

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