Gadiel reunites with OG Pero Like member Maya Murillo — content creator, comedian, and host of The Super Secret Bestie Club — for a morning of nostalgia and real talk. They rewind the BuzzFeed days, dig into Maya being the "no sabo" Latina who didn't speak Spanish (and the viral challenge she made to answer it), the Pero Like Netflix deal, the shift from Netflix to YouTube, and the burnout and mental-health journey that led her to start over in NYC. Part reunion, part comeback story, all heart.
In this episode, Gadiel sits down with his friend and fellow Pero Like OG, Maya Murillo. What starts as nostalgic banter turns into an honest conversation about identity, the creator grind, and finding yourself after fame. They get into: • Reuniting as best friends after running in "separate groups" during the Pero Like days • The BuzzFeed hustle — rotating managers, late-night edits, and lying about knowing Premiere to get hired • Being the "no sabo" Latina who didn't speak Spanish — the bullying, and the viral 60-day Spanish challenge she made in response • Why "everybody deserves a seat at the table" no matter how they show up as Latino • The Pero Like Netflix deal — and Gadiel's take on why YouTube already won the streaming war • The four-person team vs. the 50-person crew: how content gets made now • Burnout, isolation in LA, and the pandemic hitting after leaving BuzzFeed • Why fame and money don't cure depression or anxiety — and where peace actually comes from • Moving to NYC as a game changer, and choosing stand-up over internet clout • Chasing greatness and happiness instead of comparison and popularity A comeback story about identity, mental health, and building something real on your own terms. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, support is available — consider reaching out to a trusted person or a local helpline. 🎧 New episodes every week 💬 Join the conversation in the comments ⭐ Follow Maya and her podcast The Super Secret Bestie Club