Roaring Twenties: Recent Episodes
Sydney Morlan
In this conversation, I sit down with Emily Dong, a thirty-year old Georgia Tech grad from Atlanta, GA who currently works in New York City as a project manager and runs two social media brands: Emily in New York and Atlanta for the Young.
Emily and I unpack some classic twenty-something struggles like dating, moving to a new city, managing time, and making friends. This was such an insightful conversation and I hope you soak up just as much knowledge as I did!
How to find Emily:
@atlantafortheyoung
@emilyinnew.york
Y'all. Buckle up because this episode is SO GOOD. I had the privilege of bringing my friend, Lesa Wilson, on the podcast. Lesa was a semi finalist on the third season of American Idol, crowned Miss Georgia USA 2006, and then placed second runner up to Miss USA. Now, Lesa is an actress, narrator, acting coach, and interior designer.
We talk about vulnerability, perfectionism, comparison, and everything else Lesa learned in her twenties. We also get in insider's perspective on the current Hollywood writers' strike and how we will be impacted by it in the near future. Lesa's info is below:
Watch Lesa's Movies/TV Shows
@lesawilson (Instagram)
Lesa's Podcast/Sakara Promo Codes/Contact Info
This one is for the ladies!
I had the privilege of bringing Corinne Angelica on Roaring Twenties, a board certified holistic nutritionist! We unpack it ALL. From blood sugar regulation to birth control, we chat about all things hormones. Here is how to find Corinne:
@corinneangelica
@mindyourhormones
https://www.corinneangelicawellness.com
Corinne's FREE Resources
WOW! What a great conversation with Hampton Dorch, host of the podcast "Wake Up and Lead." Hampton and I talk food, fitness, and faith before diving into a conversation about leadership in our twenties. Hampton is passionate about learning from wise individuals on the art of leadership and how to influence and lead without power becoming an idol. I took so much away from this conversation, and I know you will too!
Under $20 Finds:
EZBASICS Facial Cleaning BrushTenjoy Men's Running Shorts
Absolutely LOVED my convo with Alyssa Fagien, the amazing woman behind @ATLbucketlist. Alyssa and I talk all things "twenties" from how to navigate career change to friendships. We unpack how ATL Bucket List grew into the success it is today and get an inside look into what a day in the life of an Instagram content creator/influencer looks like. Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing your story with us!
Under $20 Finds:
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops
Sleep Mask
In this episode, I sit down with Niki Lewis, a friend and role model of mine. We unpack her transition from the corporate world to a year of full-time travel, covering destinations like Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Niki shares the lessons she learned, the passions she found, and how it changed her perspective on work and life.
Now, Niki is the Director of Sustainability and Supply Chain Digitization at Bext360, a blockchain-based solution for global customers to track commodities such as coffee, cocoa, palm oil, cotton, etc., ensuring ethical and sustainable practices throughout every step of the supply chain. Listen to learn how she made a complete 180-degree turn in her career and decided to pursue work she had no experience in but was passionate about. You don't want to miss this one!
On this episode, Anna Katherine (AK) talks about her experience moving away from Atlanta for nursing school in Augusta and moving back after getting her MSN. We unpack how coming back home is harder than it seems! Having to reinsert yourself into your friend groups, reach out to friends you've gone years without seeing, and finding rhythm in a new season of life is challenging.
Also, AK and I talk about her "going GF (gluten free)" story! She struggled for years to figure out what the root cause of her problems were, and the culprit will shock you.
FOOD:
Prosciutto Avocado Toast: Sourdough, avocado, olive oil, lemon, EBTB seasoning, prosciutto
AK's Smoothie: Frozen banana, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, cocoa powder
RESTAURANTS:
La Grotta (Buckhead)
UNDER $20 FINDS:
Etsy Gold Hoops
Eye Brighter
On this episode, I chat with Chantel McCarty, a wonderful friend and role model of mine. Chantel is half way through her defining decade and has so much to share on how to avoid the comparison trap, leaving her first job and moving to the next, why friendships look different post-grad, and the importance of having a side hustle that brings you joy. Chantel, you are a gem and I am so lucky to call you my friend. Happy listening!
FOOD:
The Victorian Atlanta Coffee Shop
Fritti
Monkey 68
Brash Coffee at the Atlanta History Center
C&S Oyster Bar
FITNESS:
F45
BURN Studios Buckhead
<$20 FIND:
Kitsch Heatless Hair Curler
Lash Princess Amazon $5 Mascara
On episode 13, I get to sit down with Bolling Sewell aka Blooms by Bolling! Bolling graduated from University of Tennessee and after a couple months in the corporate world, made the switch to pursuing floral design full-time. Bolling has an amazing story full of self-advocacy, being honest and confident in her passion for florals, and always believing in herself!
FOOD:
Mercantile Social
Citizen Soul
Little Bangkok
Carmel
Valenza
Anis
Del Bar
FITNESS:
Sculpt House
$20 FIND:
Poppi Prebiotic Drinks
Nick's Ice Cream
BOLLING SEWELL:
@bloomsbybolling
bloomsbybolling.com
I am so excited for you to hear from Will Morlan, my 20-year old brother who is a rising Junior at Furman University. Will is a D1 college golfer who won three college tournaments this last school year, holds the lowest single season scoring record in Furman history, and is just overall a wonderful human being that I am proud to call my brother.
Will and I unpack what the life of a college athlete is, how fitness has played a role in his golf performance, some golf phrases girlfriends can use to impress their guys with, and how Will approaches golf through the lens of finding the opportunities God gives him each round. You do not want to miss this!
I got to sit down with Virginia Brady, a Licensed Counselor and Holistic Health Coach based in Birmingham, Alabama. Virginia and I talk all things health and wellness from food, hormones, stress, gut health, and more!
Viv's Go-to Margarita:
Salt Rim with Lime and Tajin
1.5oz Silver Tequila
3/4oz Cointreau
3/4oz Simple Syrup
1 Lime Freshly Squeeze
Finish it off with Topo Chico
Viv's Contact Info:
Brady Wellness Solutions
virginia@bradywellnesssolutions.com
@_thewellnessedit_
I had the privilege to bring my amazing boyfriend, Thomas Johnson, on the podcast to talk about dating long distance, singleness when all your friends are engaged or married, changing careers in your 20s, moving back in with your parents post-grad, and more! I hope you have just as much fun listening as we did recording.
Food:
TBB 122 Bakery (Alpharetta)
Yeppa & Co (Buckhead)
Yasso Bars
<$20 Find:
Era Organics Facial Scrub
Coconut Water
Books:
The Sacred Search
Q&A with Julie, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist!
Tired of hearing a million different opinions on health and nutrition on TikTok? Me too. Luckily I had the privilege of speaking to my dietitian and friend, Julie Taube, to debunk social media nutrition and heath claims.
Julie and I discuss set-point weight, gut health, intermittent fasting, alcohol, late-night snacking and how to eat healthy on a budget. You can't miss this one!
Food:
Alici Oyster Bar
A Mano
Henri's Bakery and Deli
Strive Foods
PhatYuca (formerly Karma Farm)
Under $20 Find:
Trader Joe's Crunch Onion Chili
Trader Joe's Heart of Palm Pasta
At-Home Pilates:
Move with Nicole
Mellissa Wood Health
Madifit
Julie:
@nutritionventures
healthyweightcoaching.com
julie@healthyweightcoaching.com
Struggling to find passion in your work? Having a hard time shutting the laptop at night and fully "logging off" physically and mentally? In this episode I am honored to have Kathryn Carroll on to talk about everything from navigating layoffs to finding the time and energy in your twenties to devote to volunteering and giving back.
Kathryn graduated from TCU in 2013 and began her career at a marketing agency. While she enjoyed marketing, she wanted to get out of the agency world and into corporate America. She moved to Atlanta, found community in her volunteer work with the Red Shoe Society, and began to pursue her passion for travel while still working hard. Everything was going great until she found out her team was laid off at her corporate job. Little did she know this would bring the greatest blessing. A closed door became an open door and Kathryn landed her dream job working as a marketing manager for IHG, one of the largest hotel groups in the world.
Food:
Buena Vida Tapas
Kit Keenan's Prosciutto Chicken
Doughnut Dollies
The Atrium
Umi
Amore e Amore
Faith:
Pastor Rick's Daily Hope
Fun:
Grant Park Food Walking Tour
Sarah Flint x Senreve Sip & Shop
Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event
At-home Fitness:
SWEAT
Sculpt Society
Under $20 Find:
Air Frier Sheets
GHD Paddle Brush
Kathryn's Insta & Promo Code:
@thekathryncarroll
Sarah-Flint - $60 off code: SARAHFLINT-BAKCDay Designer - 10% off code: KATHRYNC10Pura Home Fragrance - 15% off code: KATHRYNC15The Red Shoe Society
Socials:
@roaringtwenties_podcast
@sydneymorlan
In this episode, I am so excited to have Jordan Ewing on to talk about perseverance in your twenties. Jordan owns Zuri Bridal, a Bridal Boutique in Dunwoody, GA. Zuri Bride specializes in exclusive, one-of-a kind designer bridal gowns that are timeless and memorable.
Jordan shares how she had to push past self-doubt and doubt from people around her to pursue her passion and make her dream a reality.
Food:
TBB Bakery - Alpharetta, GA
Novo Cucina - Dunwoody, GA
Whiskey Bird - Atlanta, GA
Lily's Sushi - Alpharetta, GA
The Daily - Atlanta, GA
Fun:
Alpharetta Farmer's Market: Every Saturday morning 9am - 1pm
Posie Field Flowers
Fitness:
12-3-30
Under $20 Find:
Packing Cubes
Etsy
Socials:
@zuribridal
@roaringtwenties_podcast
@posie_fields
Website:
zuribride.com
In this episode, we hit some new food, fitness, fun, faith, $20 finds and then unpack "stopping the search". We spend most of our lives looking around for the next thing that will make us happy whether that is a job, a relationships, a car, an outfit, or a national championship - the search never seems to stop.
How can we constantly seeking satisfaction, yet never seem to find it? Let's unpack why we need to stop looking around, and start looking up and why self satisfaction will never compare to satisfaction we find in the Lord.
When we set our eyes on the eternal, we learn to let go of the false promise of satisfaction in the temporary.
Food:
- Isla and Co - Buckhead
- Humble Pie - Westside Atlanta
- Alici Oyster Bar - Midtown Promenade
- Bomb Biscuit - Old Forth Ward
- Taco T - Smyrna
Fun
- Painted Pickle - Armor Yards (coming Summer 2023)
- Flight Club Darts Bar - West Midtown
- Friday night Pickleball at Piedmont Park
- Westside Motor Lounge
Under $20 Find
- Curtsy App (available on App Store)
- Matcha/milk frother
Fitness
- @madeline_moves
- "Build vs. Burn" Highlight
Socials
@roaringtwenties_podcast
Is finding community harder in your twenties harder than you thought? Are you having trouble balancing old and new friendships? What do I do if I am investing more into a friendship than another person? Can I be friends with someone who doesn't believe the same things I do?
On this episode we unpack the truth about friendships and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are encouraging you, uplifting you, and bringing out the best in you. We unpack how to maintain past friendships while giving yourself the grace that you do not have the emotional capacity to be best friends with everyone you meet. We also discuss practical ways to build community in a world where it is just hard to meet people organically.
Food:
Fellows Cafe - Roswell, GA
Little Sprit - Inman Park, Atlanta, GA
Humm Kombucha
Fitness:
Emulsifiers
Huberman Lab Podcast - Episode 62 & 63
Supplements:
Fish Oil
D3K2
Women's Multivitamin
$20 Find:
Native Deoderant
Fun:
Chateau Elan
Socials:
@RoaringTwenties_podcast
@sydneymorlan
"We are called to dream so big that we are destined to fail, lest God's hand be in it."
I am so excited to have Meg Indy on the pod, an Atlanta native who is now an NYC abstract artist and live painter. 28-year-old Meg pours out the wisdom she has accumulated over her twenties about pursing passions, taking leaps of faith, and placing whole-hearted trust in the Lord's plan.
Whether you are facing the pressures of accepting the "perfect" job post-grad, contemplating if the corporate life is for you, or considering moving across the country, Meg's words will encourage and inspire you.
Food:
The Defining Dish (online cook book)
Meg's Famous Toast: Ciabatta bread, cottage cheese, lemon squeeze, tomato, salt, pepper
Fitness:
Enso (green superfood powder) - try at your own risk
Burn Studios
Under $20:
Zara Short Sleeve T-Shirt: https://www.zara.com/us/en/short-sleeved-t-shirt-p04424159.html?v1=252439222
Nail Polish: https://www.stories.com/en_usd/beauty/nails/polish/product.nail-polish-orange.0955690024.html
Meg's Social Media:
@meg_indy
meg-indy.com/menu
Meg's Inquires: hello@meg-indy.com
In this episode, Courtney and I unpack her journey from a career in college ministry to owning her own charcuterie business, how suffering played a major role in her faith, and how she found the love of her life after a hard season of singleness. Thank you, Courtney, for sharing your wisdom and words of advice!
Restaurants: Kid Cashew (Sandy Springs) & Eight Sushi (West Midtown)
Under $20 Finds:
Chop Wizard: https://www.amazon.com/Vidalia-Chop-Wizard-67366-Large/dp/B000I6JZWA
Gel Nail Kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KG2TXXQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Mentions:
@linger_charcuterie
@hubermanlab
Social Media:
@roaringtwenties_podcast
In this episode, I unpack the story of how I had to let go of my pride, my desire for control, and my perfectionist mentality to overcome an eating disorder and find food and fitness freedom. Listen to learn how Jesus redeemed my view of food and fitness and left me with a desire to treat my body as a temple for the Holy Spirit.
Just like wealth, material goods, and social status on earth, our bodies are also temporary and will one day be redeemed in Heaven. God calls each of us to remember his promise of restoration - “and the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” (1 Peter 5:10)
When the world fails, Jesus redeems.
Roaring Twenties Instagram: @roaringtwenties_podcast
Dietitian Insta: @nutritionventures
Burn Studios: @burn_buckhead
Restaurants Mentioned: The Chastain (Buckhead), Made Kitchen & Cocktails (Alpharetta)
Food: Mush Overnight Oats, Full-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
Welcome to Roaring Twenties - the podcast for all twenty-somethings taking on our defining decade.
Our twenties are challenging. Satan tests, tempts, and tries us to pull us away from the freedom that comes with a life with Christ. The world likes to make us think the money, the social life and the career will satisfy our human desire to find fulfillment and purpose, but even the promotion, the full social calendar and the dream job leave us unsatisfied and searching for what comes next.
In this episode you will learn more about me, Sydney, and my heart behind starting this podcast. I want this podcast to be full of real and raw conversations about the realities of being in our twenties while trying to follow Jesus and chase our dreams.
Food: BBs Bagels (Alpharetta, GA), The Cape (Avalon - Alpharetta, GA)
Fitness: https://www.whoop.com
Faith: The Word Before Work (Jordan Raynor); Boundaries (Henry Cloud)
Under $20 Find: Lemon Squeezer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00164TKA0?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=)
Amazon Set of the Week:
Lounge Set -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC1N2QRXref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1