Twenty Something: Recent Episodes
Elena Dimitrova
Twenty Something is your go-to guide on thriving in your twenties. We discuss tips & tricks for success in business, career, investing, self-improvement, health & wellness, beauty, relationships, and more. Grab a coffee or go on your hot girl walk and join me for weekly episodes of Twenty Something. Follow the podcast on Instagram @2twenty.something or connect with me @dimitrovelena. Releasing every Thursday at 8am EST!
a room where everyone already knows each other, and you're starting from zero.
the actual mechanics of carrying yourself well when nobody knows you yet. what your body says before you open your mouth.
the women who walk into a room and seem instantly at ease aren't more confident than everyone else, they just stopped believing the room needed convincing.
most advice about confidence assumes you're anxious and trying to mask it. this isn't that. this is for the woman who already knows her worth and just needs to let it come through without forcing it.
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What you're missing while you're talking.
The most intelligent women in the room are often the ones saying the least. They've learned something most people never figure out: the people who win socially, professionally and romantically aren't the ones who reveal the most. They're the ones who notice the most.
In this episode, I talk about why ambitious women are especially prone to talking before they've gathered enough information, and why that habit may be costing them in dating, friendships, and their careers.
You'll learn:
- Why charisma creates false positives and nerves create false negatives (and the 3-date rule that fixes this)
- The one thing to watch instead of listening to what someone says
- How to use silence as a social tool without coming across as cold
- Why "potential" is fantasy and "patterns" are reality
- What to observe when you enter a new workplace before you try to contribute
This episode is for the woman who is smart, capable and genuinely putting forward effort, but keeps ending up disappointed by situations that seemed promising at first.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
You achieve the goal.
And then almost immediately, your brain creates another one.
A bigger apartment.
A better job.
More money.
A new city.
The next milestone.
For years, I thought this was ambition.
Lately, I'm starting to wonder if it's something else.
After spending the last several years in the United States and recently moving to Italy, I've become fascinated by the difference between how Americans and Europeans think about success.
Americans seem obsessed with becoming.
Europeans seem more interested in being.
One culture asks, "What could your life become?"
The other asks, "What is your life like right now?"
In this episode, we talk about why so many ambitious people struggle to enjoy their lives, why the finish line keeps moving and the unexpected lesson Italy is teaching me about success, presence and what all this striving is actually for.
If you've ever caught yourself thinking:
"I'll be happy when..."
This episode is for you.
Connect with me:
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Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords: American vs European culture, American ambition, European lifestyle, life in Italy, living in Milan, work life balance, ambition and success, ambitious women, high achievers, personal growth, self improvement, achievement addiction, life satisfaction, finding fulfillment, quality of life, slow living, intentional living, success mindset, enjoying life, presence, happiness, career ambition, expat life, moving abroad, building a life, living a life, success without burnout, work culture, Italian culture, Milan lifestyle, modern womanhood, confidence, podcast for women in their twenties, life lessons in your twenties, creating a meaningful life, balancing ambition and enjoyment, enjoying the present moment, chasing the next goal, why ambitious people struggle to be happy, how to enjoy life while being ambitious, building a beautiful life, European composure, success and fulfillment
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt caught between loving their independence.. and missing deeper connection. In this episode:
- the strange loneliness of starting over in a new city
- building a life in your twenties from scratch
- why capable women often struggle to ask for support
- emotional hyper-independence
- the difference between solitude and isolation
- rebuilding connection as an adult
- learning to stay open instead of emotionally shutting down
- creating community after moving abroad
- why closeness and independence can coexist
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords: moving to Milan alone, moving abroad in your twenties, loneliness in adulthood, hyper independence, emotionally unavailable, starting over in a new city, building community as an adult, independent women, feminine energy podcast, life in Milan Italy, being alone vs lonely, emotional independence, moving countries alone, self sufficient women, adult friendships, living alone in your twenties, podcast for women in their twenties
Why does life sometimes feel heavier than it actually is?
In this episode, I talk through the difference between women who feel “heavy” and women who feel light, and the subtle habits that create that feeling.
This isn’t about having an easy life. It’s about moving through your life in a way that feels calmer, cleaner, and more self-assured.
If you’ve been overthinking, holding on too long, or feeling like everything requires too much energy, this episode will shift how you see it.
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Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
how to stop overthinking, how to feel less stressed, how to make life easier, how to feel calm and confident, overthinking and anxiety, mental clarity for women, feminine energy mindset, how to let go of control, how to stop caring what people think, quiet confidence for women, how to feel more at ease, how to stop overanalyzing everything, self trust for women, how to feel lighter mentally, personal growth podcast for women, self development in your 20s, mindset shifts for women, how to simplify your life, calm mindset habits, confidence and mindset for women, peaceful ambition, soft power for women, emotional control and composure, Twenty Something podcast
What actually happens in the first 72 hours after you move to a new country alone?
I’ve been in Milan for about a week now, and I keep thinking about the first 72 hours.
Everything technically works. You got there, your bags are unpacked, you know where a few things are. But nothing feels automatic yet. You’re slightly off in every interaction, even the simple ones, and you realize how much of your confidence is tied to familiarity.
In this episode, I’m walking through what those first few days actually felt like for me, the small moments that caught me off guard, and the few things that helped me get grounded quickly.
If you’re about to move, or you’re in the beginning of something new, this is the part people don’t really talk about. But it’s the part that sets the tone for everything else.
This episode will help you move through that initial phase with more clarity, confidence, and intention, instead of feeling lost in it.
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
moving to Milan Italy, moving to a new city in your twenties, starting over in your 20s, moving abroad alone as a woman, expat life in Milan, life in Italy, moving to Europe in your twenties, solo female move abroad, reinventing yourself in your 20s, identity reset, feminine power, feminine energy mindset, feminine elegance, quiet confidence for women, choosing yourself, seasons of life as a woman, peaceful ambition, confidence and mindset for women, personal growth podcast for women, self development for women in their 20s, Twenty Something podcast, living alone in a new city, moving countries alone in your twenties
This episode is about starting over in your twenties… again. The decision itself, but also everything around it. Leaving a life that works. Choosing something less certain. Trusting that instinct that says “go,” even when you can’t fully explain it.
I talk about why I said yes to this move, how I’m thinking about money and lifestyle this time, and what it means to build a life for yourself in a new place where no one knows you.
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
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We live in a world that constantly tells us to do more. More chasing. More proving. More explaining. But for women, more does not always equal better.
In this episode, I'm unpacking the idea that for women, doing less can often create better outcomes than doing more. I share my thoughts on choosing fewer priorities at once, speaking less in conversations, and understanding the difference between effort and struggle.
Connect with me:
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Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
feminine power, feminine energy mindset, doing less as a woman, feminine elegance, quiet confidence for women, how to stop chasing, women and self respect, moving on without closure, how to move on gracefully, feminine detachment, knowing when to walk away, seasons of life as a woman, push vs pause mindset, soft power for women, high value woman mindset, how to stop overexplaining, feminine communication skills, letting go without explanation, women and emotional maturity, choosing yourself as a woman, attracting instead of chasing, dating advice for women in their 20s, healing after heartbreak for women, peaceful ambition, effortless confidence, Twenty Something podcast, personal growth podcast for women, self development for women in their 20s
In this episode, I share my philosophy on non-invasive beauty secrets that actually work, the chaos of going straight from vacation into a work trip, and lessons I've learned lately about discipline, discernment and becoming the woman you train yourself to be.
Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.
Pinterest boards: The Upper Echelon
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
non invasive beauty treatments, non invasive skincare for women, dermaplaning routine, hydrafacial honest review, hydrafacial results, sea moss gel benefits for women, uklash serum review, lash growth serum results, beauty favorites for women in their 20s, natural beauty treatments that work, low maintenance beauty routine, dubai travel diary, dubai girls trip, middle eastern travel, life lessons in your 20s, discernment in your 20s, how to stop following the crowd, building confidence before you feel ready, becoming capable by doing, intentional living for women, quiet confidence for women, femininity and self improvement, personal growth podcast for women, lifestyle podcast for women in their 20s, Twenty Something
Most money advice for women in their 20s focuses on spending less, playing it safe and waiting until you feel “educated.” This episode makes the case for the opposite.
In this episode, you’ll learn why conservative advice keeps ambitious women stuck, why waiting to feel ready to invest is a losing strategy, how to think about money as something you learn by doing and where to get information from.
I share transparently the frameworks I use, how I think about risk, and how I allocate across different asset classes. If you’re a woman in your 20s who wants to understand money deeply, not just manage it cautiously, this episode is for you.
Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
investing for women in their 20s, personal finance for women in their 20s, women and investing, aggressive investing in your 20s, how women build wealth early, investing early as a woman, money and investing for women, saving vs investing for women, how to start investing in your 20s, investing before you feel ready, financial literacy for women, women money mindset, calculated risk and investing, wealth building in your 20s, investing strategies for women, financial independence for women, money decisions in your 20s, women and long term investing, investing psychology for women, investing confidence, personal finance podcast for women, women and money podcast, investing mindset podcast, how women think about money, Twenty Something podcast
How to speak with quiet authority, stop being interrupted, and make people lean in, without raising your voice or losing your femininity.
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Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
feminine communication, feminine authority, elegant persuasion, how to speak with confidence, how to be taken seriously, women communication skills, powerful feminine energy, speaking softly with authority, how to stop being interrupted, status signals in communication, voice tone confidence, persuasive communication skills, graceful disagreement, high status speech patterns, concise communication tips, how women gain respect, executive presence for women, feminine leadership style, communication psychology, influence without aggression, calm confident speaking, how to command a room quietly, social intelligence for women, modern femininity, soft power psychology, boundaries in communication, saying less with impact, persuasive wording tips, how to speak so people listen, Twenty Something podcast
"A well-tailored suit is to women, what lingerie is to men."
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Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
what women want, things women love, dating psychology, female attraction cues, subtle attraction signals, calm masculine energy, how men attract women, modern dating advice, relationship dynamics explained, female perspective on dating, women discussing attraction, small things men do women love, body language attraction cues, taking charge dating, masculine leadership, standards in relationships, boundaries and attraction, respect in modern relationships, communication tips, dating insights for men, women psychology insights, Twenty Something podcast
This episode is a curated list of the most interesting ideas I heard this week. Topics covered:
Branding & digital marketing
- Why early growth comes from intentional seeding, not algorithms
- How platforms throttle links and how to work around it
- Why attention must come before action on Instagram
- Why TikTok is poor for driving podcast or website conversion
- How I apply these principles in my own work
Habits & mindset
- Designing habits intentionally instead of inheriting them
- Why optimistic contrarians are rare
- A practical definition of charisma
Year-end self-reflection & goal-setting
- A journaling format that forces you to confront who you were one year ago
- Why traditional journaling often creates the illusion of progress
- Two reminders that reframe effort, time and work
Health & energy
- Why energy crashes are often physiological, not motivational
- How glucose affects focus and afternoon energy
- A simple eating order that improves mental clarity
Relationships
- How women use the art of suggestion to get what they want
- How to judge character on a first date
- Why timing matters more than wording in difficult conversations
Career
- Why your career will accelerate faster with one clear strength
- The worst thing is to be broadly "good"
- Should you amplify your strengths or fix your weaknesses?
Investing & money
- How opportunity cost changes when you factor in hypothetical returns
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Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
curated ideas podcast, best ideas I heard this week, practical mindset shifts, behavior-changing ideas, digital marketing tips for creators, personal branding advice, podcast growth strategies, intentional habits, modern career advice, specializing in your career, strength-based career growth, health and energy optimization, avoiding energy crashes, glucose and focus, relationship communication tips, dating advice insights, when timing matters in conversations, journaling for self-awareness, reflective journaling practice, life perspective shifts, opportunity cost mindset, investing psychology, content curation podcast, Twenty Something podcast
Growing up in your twenties isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing better.
Listen to part one: Here
In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t. If I had to start over, these are the things I'd want to know.
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Connect with me:
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Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
twenties life lessons, what I learned in my twenties, life advice for women in their twenties, growing up in your 20s, navigating your twenties, self-improvement for twenty-somethings, elegant living in your twenties, intentional living in your 20s, feminine growth, quiet confidence, becoming more grounded, life clarity in your twenties, personal development for women, becoming the woman you want to be, building discipline in your twenties, simplifying your life, soft power, self-respect for women, modern femininity, choosing yourself, character building in your 20s, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t. If I had to start over, these are the things I'd want to know. On confidence, discipline, self-respect, dating, friendships, career choices, solitude, simplifying your life, and chocolate soufflé.
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Connect with me:
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Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
twenties life lessons, what I learned in my twenties, life advice for women in their twenties, growing up in your 20s, navigating your twenties, self-improvement for twenty-somethings, elegant living in your twenties, intentional living in your 20s, feminine growth, quiet confidence, becoming more grounded, life clarity in your twenties, personal development for women, becoming the woman you want to be, building discipline in your twenties, simplifying your life, soft power, self-respect for women, modern femininity, choosing yourself, character building in your 20s, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
In this episode, I talk through the etiquette habits that elegant women tend to follow instinctively, from social situations to daily interactions, and why people notice even when they can’t explain why.
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YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
modern etiquette tips, elegant manners for women, feminine etiquette rules, social grace basics, quiet confidence habits, everyday elegance, how to be more refined, classic etiquette made modern, social intelligence for women, elegant behavior tips, digital etiquette rules, hostess etiquette for beginners, chivalry explained, refined dining etiquette, feminine presence and poise, lifestyle polish, graceful communication, personal growth for women, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
The most powerful alarm clock is the ritual you refuse to compromise on. In this episode, I share the way I fixed my habit of sleeping in and found a reason to wake up in the morning.
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Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
morning discipline, waking up early hack, feminine morning routine, intentional mornings, morning rituals, elegant habits, how to build confidence, how to become a morning person, feminine lifestyle routines, intentional living tips, everyday elegance, habit reframes, personal growth for women, morning inspiration for women, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
We live in a world where most people chase beauty and status. Almost no one is building charm or character, which is why most people feel replaceable. This episode breaks down why charm matters more than beauty for women, and character outweighs status for men. Building these strengths will change the way that you are seen and remembered.
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Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
feminine confidence, quiet femininity, charm vs beauty, what makes a woman magnetic, becoming more charming, graceful confidence, how to build feminine energy, timeless femininity, elegance and self-worth, modern masculinity, how to build character as a man, character vs status, quiet ambition, emotional intelligence and attraction, self-worth vs validation, soft power, depth over image, authentic confidence, intentional living in your twenties, becoming magnetic, lifestyle inspiration, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
A collection of subtle ways to speak and behave that make a woman feel softer, more grounded, and feminine in the way she moves through the world.
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Connect with me:
Instagram: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
feminine habits, how to be feminine, femininity tips, elegant woman habits, soft feminine energy, everyday femininity, graceful living, feminine lifestyle, modern femininity, how to feel more feminine, feminine energy practices, elegance and femininity, soft power, quiet confidence, feminine self-care, becoming more elegant, confidence and femininity, classic femininity, lifestyle inspiration, intentional living in your twenties, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
I moved across countries with no plan and built a life I love. Here’s how you can too.
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Connect with me:
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YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
moving to a new city in your twenties, starting over alone, how to make friends in a new city, moving to Chicago, moving to New York, moving to Dubai, how to build confidence, feminine confidence, elegant habits, building a routine, quiet confidence, intentional living in your twenties, classic femininity, becoming independent, lifestyle inspiration, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
Effortlessness is just effort, done behind closed doors. In this episode, the secrets behind every effortlessly beautiful woman, the habits that made Princess Diana the ultimate graceful figure, and the meticulous curation behind brands like Ralph Lauren.
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Connect with me:
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YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
effortless beauty, understated elegance, beauty secrets, princess diana style, ralph lauren lifestyle brand strategy, quiet confidence, classic femininity, lifestyle inspiration, intentional living in your twenties, magnetic feminine energy, cultivating elegance, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
Enough with being “too young” or “too old.” In this episode, I talk about why age is only a proxy for maturity, the value of age-gap friendships and relationships, and how to break away from stereotypes around your age.
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Connect with me:
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YouTube: @twenty.something
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
age gap friendships, age gap relationships, too young too old, maturity vs age, elegance in your twenties, quiet confidence, classic femininity, fluidity across ages, breaking age stereotypes, being mature for your age, timeless lifestyle inspiration, intentional living in your twenties, magnetic feminine energy, cultivating elegance, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop rushing. In this episode, I share why I’ve been intentionally “unproductive” in the South of France, the desserts worth ordering every time, and the behaviour behind the most attractive person in the room.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
South of France travel, slow living, femininity as energy, quiet confidence, elegance over looks, classic style inspiration, solo travel, intentional living, charm over beauty, confidence for women, being called boring, self-respect in your twenties, cultivating elegance, luxury lifestyle reflections, The Upper Echelon
The story of how I started The Upper Echelon, a brand built for women who want their casual to still feel elevated. Not sporty. Not loud. Just...hers..
From the initial vision to the tactical first steps of finding a supplier, understanding your target customer and setting up a Shopify/e-commerce store. This is Journal Entry 1, hope you enjoy.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
starting a fashion brand, how to start an e-commerce store, building a brand from scratch, feminine aesthetic, elegant entrepreneurship, luxury branding, brand storytelling, quiet luxury, business for women, Shopify brand-building, creating a product from taste, slow branding, Pinterest marketing, The Upper Echelon, intentional living, quiet confidence, soft power for women
You are what you consume.
Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Designed to be noticed, without trying.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords:
feminine discipline, how content shapes self-image, content diet for women, elegant lifestyle, femininity, how to be confident, soft power for women, quiet confidence, digital minimalism, personal growth for women, how to be intentional online, carrying yourself with grace
I would rather be respected by a few than to be liked by everyone.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords: how to be respected, feminine confidence, self-worth, personal growth for women, quiet confidence, elegance, building confidence, soft power
The ultimate blueprint to building confidence, without betraying yourself.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Keywords: feminine confidence, self-worth, inner glow-up, personal growth for women, quiet confidence, elegance, identity, self-validation, building confidence, how to be confident, soft power
"Also I am hooked on good manners. I don't mean opening car door good manners, I mean opening of hearts good manners."
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
This episode will teach you how to curate a digital presence that reflects confidence, femininity, and traditional values — without oversharing. I talk about posting with intention, reclaiming mystery in a culture of oversharing, and why true elegance begins offline.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Khalil gibran, and some reminiscences from italy.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
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Catch up on going to Milan, the power of speaking slowly, vision boarding as a replacement for social media and the love of fate.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
How to be cool (not to be taken seriously).
The new luxury pyramid: @nstlgiaxpress on X
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
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A nonexhaustive list of things I'm manifesting at the moment.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
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In constant evolution.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
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The smarted thing that I heard this week, part 1.
On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.
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Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy.
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House rules. Sharing the trends and behaviours that I'm doing more and less of in 2025.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
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Reasons to live alone in your twenties.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
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Guide to making yourself better during the down periods of life. Because we all have them.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
More - remastered by bobby darin
Call me irresponsible
When my baby smiles at me
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
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2024, in all its beauty and chaos. A recap of significant life events, first times, and things that I did and loved this year.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.
Connect with me:
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Sponsored by Ryan Holiday.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
You set the bar.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Live a little, love a little. The 16 things on my list of 'must do' in life.. subject to addition.
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Why I want to build a brand, even without a product.
Products mentioned:
David protein (davidprotein.com)
GC by Georges Charles (gcbygeorgescharles.com)
Ralph lauren restaurant
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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.
P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.
Things you probably can't change my mind on.
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Elegance in everything. Listen to 'Things I fundamentally believe to be true at 24' for the full list.
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On a mission to create my own.
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My philosophy on food and what we can learn from men's diets. [Snippet from a longer ep.]
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A little bit of vulnerability never hurt anybody.
Enjoy,
E
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House rules.
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Glass of cabernet, comfy clothes and an impromptu conversation recorded before the dinner reservation. In this episode:
- The best Middle Eastern food
- What moving to a big city teaches you about yourself
- The power of visualization and 'fake it till you make it'
- Dream houses, dream lives and countries to move to
- Does the 75 soft detox work?
- Lessons to younger self
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Catching up after two weeks of a European hiatus and too much business travel. In this episode:
- Chicago's hottest new café
- Hotel storytime
- Eau de parfum I'm in love with
- Moving to New York?
- Why being a woman is the biggest blessing you can receive in life
- And other things
Link to Pistaché here
Enjoy,
E
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Racehorse with blinders on.
How to obsess over the future version of yourself so much that you’re too distracted to be jealous of others.
As always, let me know what you think in the reviews section and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Love,
E
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Reasons to fly first class, date yourself and buy the jewellery you've been eyeing.
As always, let me know what you think in the reviews section and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts,
Love,
E
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A hill I will die on:
The only person I seek to impress is my past self. The only person who I want to 'be' is my future self.
Enjoy,
E
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Blood, sweat and tears is not always the noble way. An unlock to having more fun and achieving more in this life.
P.s. If you love me, leave a review and rate the show.
Enjoy,
E
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A little bit of this, a little bit of that.
Enjoy,
E
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I am once again telling you to go to the bar at Ralph Lauren.
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E
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A list of businesses I'm thinking of starting and/or am bullish on in 2024. Beat you to it.
Ben Bader's newsletter (mentioned): https://go.benbader.com/start
Enjoy,
E
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A little bit on love, romance, seduction and what I've learned about the kind of love that I like.
If you take one thing from this episode: Keep things private. The queen would never speak of the king.
Enjoy,
E
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The thing I wish I knew five years ago.
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E
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[This episode is a re-run. The original air date was July 21, 2022.] In this episode:
- Reasons to jump off the cliff
- Navigating life transitions
- Independence gained from moving to a new city or country
- How to make friends
- Furnishing your apartment
Enjoy,
E
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News to share.
Enjoy,
E
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Worst but most fun business model for those who want to spend Friday night talking to a mic in their kitchen.
Enjoy,
E
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The bar is on the floor but the sky is the limit. Happy thursday,
E
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The devil's advocate. Happy Thursday,
E
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No gatekeeping. Products that make me healthier, happier and more efficient (and that I'm not being paid to say).
Enjoy,
E
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Things on my mind re: discipline. In this episode:
- Why I'm back on my discipline bs
- How I've been detoxing from coffee
- Reasons to do the hard thing (for fun)
- Building confidence through discipline
- Why the person who works out harder than you will also make more money than you
- How to make effort feel effortless
Enjoy,
E
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Gottfreid Lutumba (@uncle__gotti) is an investor, MBB consultant, pianist and the founder of Zona, Angola's first hard seltzer brand. In this episode, we discuss:
- Leaving your home country
- How to raise money with no connections
- The best way to market & promote a consumer brand
- Adam Neumann's mastery in storytelling
- Online dating vs. meeting people in person
- The three most important decisions you'll make in your life
You can connect with Gottfreid here and here
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Crave Active (@craveactive) is a women’s activewear brand that aims to eliminate the thought involved with what to wear by providing clean, effortlessly-fitting products for people who want to focus less on building a routine, and more on living life.
Mansi Vohra is the brand's 23-year old founder and tech program manager in New York City. In this episode, we talk:
- How to find the sweet spot between rigidity and routine
- Using visualization and vision boarding to achieve your goals faster
- Managing uncertainty as a start-up founder
- Work-life balance while working in tech
- How toxic materials in activewear are harming your body
You can connect with Mansi here and here
The Origins Collection just dropped, you can shop it at www.craveactivewear.com.
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Things on my mind re: confidence in dating. In this episode:
- Why you're 'unlucky' in love
- The importance of confidence as a precursor to a relationship
- The easiest way to kill the flame in a relationship
- How to pick the right person
- The benefits of dating the man in the room
Enjoy,
E
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King of the world or nothing. Happy Tuesday.
Love,
E
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Ankit Shah (@djankitchicago) is a serial entrepreneur well-versed in Chicago's restaurant and nightlife scene. We grabbed coffee and talked bitcoin, entrepreneurship, how he built 7+ income streams, what makes for a good restaurant, music and religion, among other things.
Enjoy,
E
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Living life through the lens of 'which course of action will make my future autobiography more interesting?'. In this episode:
- How to earn more by choosing strategically where to live
- The hub cities for consulting in the US
- My experience moving to the US for life and work
- The value of being unattached & trying different jobs while you're young
- The best way to surprise yourself is to have no expectations
Decisions aren't forever.
Enjoy,
E
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Style and fashion are not synonymous.
Enjoy,
E
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A moment of appreciation for the homies. In this episode:
- The important kind of friendships to build in your twenties
- The single trait that distinguishes the friends who truly look out for you
- The three levels of conversation
- Energizing friendships vs. menial friendships
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Personal: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
LinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova
Beauty in behaviour. In this episode:
- The little markers of a feminine woman
- What makes masculine vs. feminine energy
- The power of relaxing into your femininity
- Friendships that make you more feminine
- Reasons to trust men
Happy valentines day x
E
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Things your phone can do that you/I did not know your phone could do.
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[This episode is a re-run. The original air date was Dec. 15, 2022]. In this episode:
- How to naturally build confidence
- Living alone in your twenties
- The difference between loneliness and being alone
- Best way to take yourself on dates
- What financial independence early in life teaches you
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Personal: @dimitrovelena
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The devil's advocate
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If it doesn't make you better, make you money or bring you closer to the people you love, what is its place in your life?
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Your life isn't going to change because you took a cold shower every day for 365 days.
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Sit down for girl talk with Tima Hammoud (@timahammoudt), over cappuccinos on the living room floor. In this episode:
- What non-physical traits make a woman attractive
- The benefits of spending more time alone
- Moving to a new city in your twenties and building a life of your own
- Advice for cultivating real confidence and independence
- How lifting weights will change your mental
- Best & worst of living in Toronto
- Challenges for 2024
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Personal: @dimitrovelena
Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
LinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova
The best of 2023. Arbitrary category awards. Entirely biased based on my individual experience of the year come to a close. Oscars distributed only to the crème de la crème:
- Best song
- Best restaurant
- Best fashion trend
- Best memory
- Best investment
- Best colour
- Best word/phrase
- Best philosophy
- Best meme of 2023
- Best habit
- Best movie/show
- Best cocktail
- Best wine (as promised, linked here)
- Best fragrance
- Best country visited
- Best platform
- Best company
- Best book
- Best pastry
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The stupidest thing you can do is to spend 11 months of the year waiting to spend one month living the lifestyle you want to.
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Robert Johnson is the CEO and founder of Mycroboost. The company makes functional mushroom-based products and health supplements that improve mental clarity and focus.
In this episode
- Mushroom coffee vs. regular coffee
- Optimizing mental and physical performance using natural health remedies
- Where business ideas come from
- The difference between lion's mane, cordyceps, chaga and other adaptogens
- Effects of mushrooms & psychedelics on emotional intelligence
- Why most health supplements are bullsh*t
- The importance of authenticity and customer education in marketing
- Running a start up company in a misunderstood market
You can shop Mycroboost products here, follow the brand here and connect with Robert here.
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Take a shot every time Elena abstractly refers to something as "the thing".
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There are periods in life for rest, but there are also periods for work and to be harder on yourself. A pure opinion piece on the logic gap in the self-care narrative on the internet. Looking at entrepreneurs like Bill Gates and Alex Hormozi as examples.
If you're optimizing for achievement or high performance, whatever your mission is, this one is for you.
Enjoy
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Your strength of mind can be measured by the amount of time you are willing to sustain the work without needing to see an outcome. Training this muscle will change the way you work. Ironically, it will also make you happier. In this episode:
- Hack your brain to derive more happiness from the things you already do
- Little ways to delay gratification (with food, sex, technology, money)
- The art of amplifying anticipation
- How I'm building the muscle of hard work
- The underrated skill of patience
- & others
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LinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova
Enjoy
[This episode is a re-run. The original air date was Jul. 28, 2022]. The biggest lessons from 20 books on self-development and wealth making, distilled into 20 minutes. Books included in this episode (in order):
- Atomic Habits
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
- The 4-Hour Work Week
- The E-myth Revisited
- Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
- Wine: A No Snob Guide
- How to Win Friends & Influence People
- Never Eat Alone
- Why Men Love Bitches
- Think and Grow Rich
- Rich Dad Poor Dad
- The Richest Man in Babylon
- The 48 Laws of Power
- The Power of Now
- The Secret
- The Untethered Soul
- The Art of Thinking Clearly
- The Art of Abundance - To be honest, would not recommend
- The Picture of Dorian Gray
- How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are
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Eloise at the Plaza, recording live from Rome on week number 4 of living in italy for work. Taking a break from the Sam Altman / Microsoft & OpenAI drama to discuss:
- La crème de la crème: The best of the EU
- Cardinal sins around drinking coffee
- What is a cappucho?
- Why italians stay slim despite a carb-heavy diet
- Italian fashion: An italian woman's secret to being feminine
- Temporarily adopting alcoholism
- My daily routine working abroad in Rome
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Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa
LinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova
[This episode is a re-run. The original air date was Oct. 13, 2022]. Discipline will serve you when motivation fails you. In this episode:
- The difference between discipline and motivation
- Keeping the promises you make to yourself: Where confidence comes from
- The danger of relying on motivation
- Why 100% effort is easier than 90% effort
- How the most successful people in the world use discipline to achieve excellence
- The duel between bodybuilders and truffle pasta
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LinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova
"How you say things is arguably more important than what you say. Not in terms of magnitude of importance, but in terms of precedence." You can have the best ideas in the world but if nobody hears them, they're useless. This episode is full of my secrets in communication. The result of which, the outcomes of my life have gotten significantly better. I get what I want more of the time, my relationships are better, and I have more fun talking to people. Enjoy, - E
A few of my best tips for intriguing conversation, including (but not limited to):
- Keeping it short and sweet (the art of brevity)
- How to make someone lean in
- When to use a voice message
- The power of eye contact
- Salt and sugar (finding the perfect mix in communication)
- Elevating your standard of speech
- Speaking less to say more
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good morning
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The season for me-time.
Resources mentioned:
- Summer R&B playlist on Spotify
- Halfeti by Penhaligon's (perfume)
- Superhuman meditation app - 6 weeks free if you use code ELENA
- The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
- The Power of Now
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The king of credit card points Laith Kassisieh spills everything.
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It's only out of reach because you've convinced yourself it is. This is a snippet from my interview with iHustleBro in June, 2023. Step by step breakdown of how a 24-year old turned $300 into $3M to 4M with no prior experience in real estate. If this episode convinces you to leave your corporate job, send me a DM on instagram. Enjoy x
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You are what you consume. Passing it forward with a shoutout to my favourites of all time.
Resources mentioned:
- Podcasts - NIA , The Skinny Confidential, the All-in podcast
- Books - The Almanack of Naval Ravikant free PDF
- Meditations - Superhuman app (use code ELENA for 6 weeks of Superhuman for free here)
- Fitness - Class Pass (you can try it for free here)
- Others - Femme Muse on X @itsthefemmemuse, MorningBrew, the Girls Club of Chicago @thegirlsclub_co
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Money can't buy happiness but it can buy my mom a villa in lake como and I'm good with that.
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20 questions to ask yourself to better get to know your tastes. [a short list to be answered through experimentation]
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The only honest review of consulting on the internet.
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You should book a flight.
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Resources mentioned
- Alex Hormozi on Danny Miranda
- Lauren & Michael solo ep. on career advice on The Skinny Confidential
- @ShanVP on Twitter
- Kale phone vs. Cocaine phone
- Principles by Ray Dalio
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Your circumstances are not making you upset. Your reaction to your circumstances is.
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Rohan Noronha came to Chicago and recorded this episode the day after finishing a 4-week meditation retreat in rural Montana. He shares his reflections on 4 weeks spent living by Buddhist principles, meditating daily, detoxing from technology and eating whole, non-processed foods prepared by a Tibetan chef. The Namchak Foundation hosts a meditation retreat for an intimate group of 18-27 year olds, once per year . The funding model? Pay what you can. Learn more at namchak.org.
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If not now, when?
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Principles by Elena
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There are, however, places to find information. Clipped from season 3 episode 3, with Thomas Huard (Crypto Strategy @ WealthSimple) on where crypto enthusiasts can find information on the ever-changing ecosystem. Listen to the full conversation here.
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A long conversation about coffee & cocktails.
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Always optimizing
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Kisses from Lisbon x
The glitch in the real estate market that lets you get started with $300.
iHustleBro is a serial entrepreneur who made his start in the Chicago real estate market. Raised by immigrant parents, Ghaffar began his wealth journey with a single real estate wholesale deal at age 22. Five years later, he runs 8+ businesses across 5 industries, with 15+ rental properties and 70+ rideshare vehicles. His secret? Work on your business, not in it. The blueprint lies in 3 principles - systems, processes and people. Today, iHustleBro is a mentor to upcoming entrepreneurs with expertise across real estate, automation, business processes & design and investing. Beyond that, he speaks about religion and family as the foundations to his peace and the drive behind his ambition.
iHustleBro on socials:
Instagram @ihustlebro
YouTube ihustlebro
Mentorship Abdullah Ghaffar
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Authenticity beats curation. This week on Twenty Something, author and personal branding expert Sandy Grigsby (@sandyinfocus) talks about the importance of branding and reputation in online marketplaces. She shares tricks on how to get the highest quality content, share it on the highest growth platforms and how first impressions are made through photos. As a special bonus, we talk living in Dubai, thoughts on Andrew Tate and working with Dave Asprey.
Learn more about the agency at BrioFive.com
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Jake Rosenberg, founder of Krete skincare, on how to apply the scientific approach to starting a business & the importance of aligning marketing to the customer you are trying to serve.
For the full conversation, listen to Season 3 Episode 9 here.
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Derick and Danny Mensah of Late90s (@late90sofficial) on making music for the masses. Highlights from their interview where the rap/R&D duo talk about the importance of genuine creativity in the music-making process and how following trends can lead to an artist's demise.
Their long-awaited single, After Party, is out now.
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Sahar Talebi on growing up in Iran under an authoritarian government and rejecting control. She explains the effect that it had on the person she is today as someone with a deep-rooted value in freedom of expression, including sexual expression.
For the full conversation, listen to Episode 3 (Sex, relationships & independence) here.
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Happy June! The 20 most interesting things I learned from 20+ hours of podcasts this month, condensed into a single episode to save you time.
Resources mentioned
- 'Controlling your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction' - Andrew Huberman on Huberman Lab
- '31 Lessons I've Learned About Money' by Ryan Holiday
- MIMI by Mimi Bouchard
- Not Investment Advice podcast
- Ali Abdaal (better on YouTube)
- Greg O'Gallagher on Danny Miranda
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Your time is a finite resource - give yourself some of it. Knowing how to have fun by yourself will uplift every other part of your life.
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Eat sleep PPT repeat.
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This year was the best of my life. Here are some of the convos I had. Once a week, every week, for one year.
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My body changed when I started having fun with my workout routine. Spilling everything I do in the gym, including:
- Weekly workout split
- Go-to exercises incl. number of sets and reps
- Recovery time
- Intermittent sources of dopamine
- Why I exercise
- A soliloquy about pilates
Mentioned: ONYX studio reformer pilates
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Whether you're happy or unhappy, it's your own doing.
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Green flag: Has a skincare routine. Today's episode is an interview with Jake Rosenberg, a serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Krete Skincare and an expert in men's skincare. We talk about:
- Why men should care about skincare
- Men's skincare vs. women's skincare
- Why the skincare & cosmetics industry is historically geared toward women
- Entrepreneurship role models
- How he founded Krete
- How to marketing skincare differently to a male customer by appealing to what men want
- The bullshit in your skincare ingredient lists; and the ingredients you actually need to do good for your skin
- Debunking myths about SPF and 27-step skincare routines
Krete is a skincare brand catered toward men with skincare products that are organic, 100% vegan & cruelty-free and that provides practical and effective solutions for men with facial scars and other skin issues.
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Alykhan Kara is the founder of Shomigo (shopshomigo), an online marketplace focused on making the experience of shop locally easier. Alykhan talks about how he founded the tech start up while in university and turned it into a full-time career at graduation. We talk about why you should care about shopping locally & sustainably, the pitfalls of drop shipping, how to use accelerators strategically to launch your business and get through school by working smarter not harder. Alykhan is now building Shomigo full time alongside his incredible team, leading a revolution in retail. Shop the products and check out the brands at Shomigo.com.
Shomigo TikTok: @shopshomigo
In the Trenches podcast: On Spotify
If you're interested in interning in marketing/content creation for Shomigo, send them a message here.
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A little experiment...
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A discussion about all things men and women. Rawan Abualjass (@rawanabujuss) answers questions submitted from the male audience, including exclusive takes on: Men's fashion trends we love, how to get a girl who's hard to get, how to perfect banter, the best dish to cook on a night in, character traits that make you magnetic to those around you & way more.
This episode goes all over the place, I hope you have a glass of wine.
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... how does buoyancy work?
Humbling myself today for a special birthday episode. Hope the list of things you're curious about gets longer every year. Thank you for being along for the ride x 23 baby!
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Welcome to composed chaos. Singla Intimates (@singlaintimates) is a Toronto-based, woman-owned and operated designer of sustainable lingerie made in Italy. Founded by twenty-something year old Rubaina Singla (@s_rubaina), Singla makes luxe quality intimates that transcend time. We talk about founding a business in your twenties and combatting stigma around female founders, why the sustainable fashion category needs a little spicing up, balancing school with a side hustle and authentic branding in social media. Shop the Nordic Black set, Rubaina's favorite, and all other Singla products at https://singlaintimates.com/collections/all.
Happy international women's day xx
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Thomas Huard is an Associate in Crypto Operations Strategy at WealthSimple (full LinkedIn profile here) . WealthSimple is a Toronto-based investment platform with over $15 billion in assets under management, founded by an Ivey alumni. We talk about the benefits of working at a firm with a start-up culture, why you should say yes to the cool jobs while you're young, the uncertain future of crypto and advice for those looking to learn about the ever-evolving world of crypto & web3.
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Be the purple cow. Sheetal Vemannagari (@sheetalvem) spills all the details on how to nail a case interview for management consulting. Sheetal is a junior consultant at Roland Berger - and my work bestie - based in Chicago and an Ivey Business School grad. We talk AI, Twitter, potential uses for Chat GPT in consulting, integrating sustainability in your career, moving to Chicago and much more.
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Whether you're optimistic or pessimistic about your future, you're right.
Resources mentioned:
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- The Secret documentary on Netflix
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... and that's a wrap! Season 3 begins next week, we don't skip a beat. Thank you for being here for the ride.
With love, Elena xx
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Scott Robertson is a Ivey grad, experienced poker player and Canadian-native management consultant currently working at Roland Berger in Chicago. Scott holds an HBA from Ivey Business School. We talk consulting expectations vs. reality, the good and bad of travelling for work, navigating moving to a new country in your twenties and what poker can teach you about life. See Scott's full profile here.
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The 20 most interesting things I learned from 20+ hours of podcasts this month, condensed into a single episode to save you time.
Resources mentioned
- 'Learning to meditate' - Mona Vand on The Skinny Confidential
- 'Being A Better Man, Loving Myself, Becoming Rich' - Sebastian Ghiorghiu interviewed by Danny Miranda
- 'Everything to know about healing acne & skin' - Clearstem Founders on The Skinny Confidential
- Naval Ravikant on Joe Rogan
- Books
- The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
- Atomic Habits
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A discussion about all things men and women. The notorious @croatianwhiteclawdaddy answers girls' questions on all this dating, including exclusive takes on: Best drinks to order on a date, the most attractive styles of clothing, male/female friendships, long distance relationships, having a 'physical type' vs. a 'personality type', why people cheat (& why you shouldn't care).
This episode goes all over the place, I hope you have a glass of wine.
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Calista Desousa (@calista.desousa) is the founder of ALFA Swimwear (@alfaswimwear), a Canadian brand merging timeless styles with sustainability. Run by women & made for women, ALFA’s mission is to make high quality swimwear for all body types. With clothing designed to fit you perfectly, ALFA is changing the way women look at themselves in the mirror. Shop the ALFA swimwear collection at https://shopalfawear.com/.
This week's episode with the 20-something-year-old founder of a sustainable bikini company covers a range of topics: Starting a business while in university, how startups can successfully leverage organic growth, taking the leap to move to a new country, manifesting your dream life & more.
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An unhinged reflection on my chaotic life. Before you move on to setting your goals for the next year, take a second to audit the year that just came to a close. What worked, what didn't work, and what do you want your 2023 self to look like?
Thank you for being along for the ride, can't wait to see where 2023 takes us.
Reflection questions
- What was the single best thing that happened this past year?
- What was an unexpected obstacle?
- What was the single most challenging thing that happened?
- What was an unexpected joy this past year?
- Best resource?
- In what way(s) did you grow emotionally?
- In what way(s) did you grow spiritually?
- In what way(s) did you grow physically?
- Best thing you spent money on?
- What was the most challenging part of your work?
- What was the most enjoyable part of your work?
- What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year?
- What was the best way you used your time this past year?
- Pick three words to describe this past year
- Pick three words your partner or close friend would use to describe your year
- Pick three words your partner or close friend would use to describe their year
- What were the best books you read this year?
- Who were your most valuable relationships with?
- What was biggest thing you learned this past year?
- Create a phrase or statement that describes this past year for you
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Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas! This week on Twenty Something, I'm walking you through the exact budgeting system I use to manage my finances as a 22-year old. As a bonus, I explain my monthly investing strategy and the guilt-free pleasure I let myself splurge on.
Helpful resources
- For business news: Morning Brew
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My secrets to keep you healthy, strong & radiant despite eating 3 almond croissants & drinking a bottle of pinot noir a week. 80/20 lifestyle means optimizing your health 80% of the time, while maintaining a social life and treating yourself 20% of the time. Little hacks like these will keep you glowing while doing that.
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Happy Thursday familia <3 Solo ep. today. Move toward your ambitions at full speed, regardless of who's coming with you. If you're reading this, send me a dm with the 3 goals you're centered on right now and 5 things you love about yourself.
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Something that's been on my mind
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Elena x
How to have complete conviction in your ability to achieve something, before you achieve it. You have to believe that what you want in life, you are worthy of. And if you have nothing to show for what you believe in, you don't believe in it.
Happy December! In today's episode, Duke and I talk about the diet, workout regimen and mental shift behind his 100lb weight loss transformation + the role of social networks in achieving your goals.
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Welcome back to Twenty Something! This week's episode is a discussion with special guest Louis Rolland, an ex-Tesla and ex-Rivian engineer currently working in management consulting. We talk all things EVs and decarbonization, what is was like working at Tesla, Elon's Twitter takeover and the future of the platform, greenwashing at multi-national corporations, how to find purpose in your passion & more. See Louis' full background here.
Helpful resources:
- NY Times recap of Elon's Twitter takeover
- SEC filing Louis mentions
- Larq self-cleaning water bottle
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Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy
Bear markets are when fortunes are made. Sharing 6 alternative asset classes that I have already or will be investing in during this market cycle. I am not a financial advisor and this is not investment advice.
Useful resources
- reAlpha
- Fundrise
- VinoVest
- Sommtrust
- Go Daddy
- For business news: Morning Brew
- Interesting article on ethereum use cases
- Free Bitcoin when you sign up for Coinbase with this link
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An impromptu conversation between colleagues, over a glass of wine. In this week's episode we talk lessons learned from dealing with grief and loss; what basketball can teach you about bouncing back from daily set backs; an ode to Kobe; and cabernet sauvignon.
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The 20 most interesting things I learned from 20+ hours of podcasts this month, condensed into a single episode to save you time.
Resources mentioned
- Twitter thread: 3 questions to ask yourself during a down cycle (original source was @ShaanVP's newsletter The Milk Road)
- Clearstem search engine for pore-clogging ingredients
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Your body and mind are machines. Maintain them well, and they can perform at very high levels. Neglect them, they will not work properly and you won’t get far in health, wealth or happiness.
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How do you find a job that you (1) love, and (2) have the skillset to succeed at? Here's the playbook.
Danilla Xing is a management consultant in the Healthcare and Life Sciences arm at KMPG in Toronto, Canada. She graduated from Ivey Business School with a dual degree in business administration and health sci in 2022. In this conversation, we talk about the differences between healthcare consulting firms vs. general management consulting firms, how to find a job that aligns with your skillset and interests simultaneously and all things consulting recruiting (prepping for case interviews, networking & more). A bonus: Why is client confidentiality so important in consulting?
Danilla's full background can be found here
Resources mentioned:
- Firm Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/FirmLearning a godsent
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100% effort is easier than 90% effort.
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Sitting down to talk all things entrepreneurship + skincare with Macole Moody (@coleinthecut), the twenty something-year old founder of Skin Sculpt Spa (@skinsculptspa) based out of Chicago, Illinois with a presence in Dallas, Texas.
About the company:
From its inception during a global pandemic, Skin Sculpt Spa was founded on owner Macole's two greatest passions: yoga and wellness. Skin Sculpt Spa's services model the tailored luxury of a premier fitness boutique. As a certified yoga instructor and esthetician, Macole's mission is to help you reach your skin goals by sculpting your skin through customized facial ‘workouts’. With a little patience, consistent skincare treatments, a made-for-you home routine, and results-driven products, she takes her clients' complexion to the next level.
Keep up with Skin Sculpt Spa:
@skinsculptspa
@_sevendaysaweek_
www.skinsculptspa.com
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22 years of studying interpersonal communication, condensed into a single episode. Tools & tactics to change the way you communicate with people: from colleagues and customers, to friends, family and lovers in all mediums (in person, email, text).
Resources mentioned
- The Art of Seduction
- The 48 Laws of Power
- How to Win Friends and Influence People
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Season 2 starts now🎉
Today, I am joined by Emma & Marietta of M&Em fit (@m.and.em.fit) for an all-encompassing conversation about how to balance in your fitness journey. Emma & Marietta, both med school students, share two completely different perspectives on health and fitness. We talk bodybuilding competitions and calorie counting, to intuitive eating and the importance of listening to your body. Moreover, how alcohol affects muscle growth and what 'healthy' looks like when eating at restaurants. Emma & Marietta share their fitness journey, which started in the gym together at age 16 and has developed into a 10k+ fitness page and a friendship stronger than ever.
The lesson: Find what works for you. Do what you love.
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... and that's a wrap on season 1! This episode is a collection of the best moments from the first 20 episodes to laugh and learn something from. Season 2 begins next week, we don't skip a beat. Thank you for being here for the ride.
With love,
Elena xx
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Happy Thursday! Today's episode is a complete walk-through of my current supplement routine. I take 6 vitamins and supplements daily for optimal health (energy, recovery post-workout, gut health), beauty (glowing skin & hair) and a clear mind.
Products mentioned
- Orange Naturals Ashwagandha
- OLLY Probiotic Gummies
- Organika Magnesium Threonate
- Inulin Powder (prebiotic)
- Plant-based protein powder and omega 3s are not brand-specific
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Welcome back to Twenty Something! Today's episode is a conversation with Farhan Janmohammed, an analyst at Avanade (joint-venture between Microsoft and Accenture) hired after graduating business school at age 22. Farhan sheds light on the tech consulting industry, the recruitment process and how much previous knowledge of tech is truly required to work at firms like Avanade, Accenture and others. We talk about networking: How to make a lasting impression during a coffee chat, network your way into a consulting firm and lessons on networking that can be applied to dating.
Farhan's full background can be found here.
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Condensing everything I've learned about podcasting in the past 6 months in a single episode.
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One of the most requested guests from early episodes of Twenty Something, Sahar Talebi (@saltandseaaa) is back! I interrogate Sahar, a perpetual free spirit, for 45 mins. about her dating life - whether dating apps work, the nuances between Hinge & Tinder, her worst hinge date, how to build romantic tension in a relationship and make a man chase you. An extra little surprise: We talk Andrew Tate, the appeal of alpha male behaviour and deconstruct what makes Tate such an effective speaker.
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Sitting down to record a little solo ep today - we're talking dream life, exes, career, my biggest faults & so much more. Trend inspired by Kenzie Elizabeth!
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Finishing university is the start of your life, not the end.
Neetu Bains (@neetukbains and @thehappyplace.jpg) is back on the pod! Today's episode discusses how to thrive post-grad and breaks down the common fears people face in their 20s - pressure to find your life's passion, become a millionaire by 30 and have your life 'figured out' immediately. Neetu's 'stop and smell the roses' philosophy is a breath of fresh air in this stress-ridden world. Enjoy <3
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Books to read in your twenties
All books linked in this doc: Books to read in your twenties
Books included in this episode (in order):
- Atomic Habits
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
- The 4-Hour Work Week
- The E-myth Revisited
- Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
- Wine: A No Snob Guide
- How to Win Friends & Influence People
- Never Eat Alone
- Why Men Love Bitches
- Think and Grow Rich
- Rich Dad Poor Dad
- The Richest Man in Babylon
- The 48 Laws of Power
- The Power of Now
- The Secret
- The Untethered Soul
- The Art of Thinking Clearly
- The Art of Abundance
- The Portrait of Dorian Gray
- How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are
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Gm to everyone jumping off the cliff
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Books to read in your twenties
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In this episode, Slovakian model Mia Gasko (@miagasko) and I sit down to discuss the differences in lifestyle between Europe and North America - two completely different cultures. Both having grown up spending time in eastern Europe, now living in Canada, we have one foot in two doors. Juicy girl talk topics as usual: Style, men, diet culture, social life & dating, professional opportunities, where more money can be made, reminiscing about Parisian nights and much much more.
Sit down with an espresso and a cigarette and listen in on our girl talk xx
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This week on Twenty Something, I’m joined by Thomas Paterson and Julian Mejia (@mejiajulian9) for an all-encompassing conversation about fitness and bodybuilding. We talk about the biggest mistakes made by beginners in building muscle, the importance of diet & protein as a core macronutrient, whether you should track your calories, how to overcome a plateau, vitamins & supplements, mind-muscle connection and the mental health benefits of exercise. Most importantly, we break down the misconceptions about ‘getting bulky’ that hold many women back from lifting heavy weights and properly fuelling their bodies.
Resources mentioned
- TDEE Calculator
- MyFitnessPal calorie & macro tracker
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Once you sign the job, you have to actually do the job.
In episode 10, we talk about how to succeed in your summer internship. While I focus on consulting internships, these tips can be applied to any level of job in a professional services firm (law, investment banking) or other corporate role. We talk about how to prepare for an internship, make a good first impression, appear more organized and various ways to take initiative to stand out from other candidates. Lastly, we talk about how to gain visibility to senior leadership and the benefits of being a social butterfly. Internships can be stressful and high-pressure, but with the tips I've accumulated over two summer internships and numerous conversations you'll be on track to get a sign-back offer with ease. The key: Work smarter, not harder.
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ASMR mykonos café recording
As you travel solo, being completely responsible for yourself, it is inevitable that you will discover just how capable you are. A 10-minute rant that covers all the reasons your twenties are the best time to travel alone. This episode aims to convince you of two things: (1) Travel in your twenties, as much as possible, and (2) do it alone. I’ve been going on solo trips since I was 16 years old and at 22, they're still my favourite. Sneak peek: A switch up in environment can spark revolutionary ideas, you build confidence, are not reliant your friends following through on plans, you have time to reflect and you may end up finding your dream city.
Enjoy this short little episode, like a shot of ouzo <3
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Phone on DND, vibrator charged, dark chocolate + wine in hand..
Welcome back to Twenty Something! In this episode, Neetu (@neetukbains) and I have a candid conversation about physical and mental self care. Topics include: Skincare (how your diet affects your skin & foods that break you out), morning routines, making time for fitness, beauty sleep and our comfort foods. We talk about the pillars of mental self-care: How to find balance between work and social life, protect your peace, learn to say no, the power of journalling and keeping a close circle of friends.
Products mentioned:
- GlamGlow SuperMud Charcoal Face Mask (https://amzn.to/3xhc4Uh)
- Neetu's favourite dark chocolate: https://amzn.to/38UhVpu
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In today's solo episode, I'll share the tips I've learned that will help you set and achieve your goals consistently. We'll talk about the difference between goals & systems and why you need both; why New Year's resolutions fail; the importance of setting specific, quantifiable goals and writing them down.
As a bonus, I share my personal goals for 2022: My health goals, career & financial goals, lifestyle goals and the systems I put in place to make them happen.
Resources mentioned:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://amzn.to/3xigVoh)
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Behind every business, artist and empire is a strong brand.
Derick and Danny Mensah, commonly known as Late90s (@late90sofficial), is a Canadian-based music, fashion and entertainment collective. The brothers began making music at a young age, releasing their first single in 2017. Late90s has since evolved into an all-around entertainment brand.
This episode is a wide-ranging discussion about branding principles that can be applied to any business model - including finding a balance between authenticity vs. aligning with market trends, scaling a social media presence, the importance of investing time & money into the craft you love, and the role of collaboration in the music industry. Stay tuned until the end for a special surprise: Late90s talk marriage and the pros & cons of dating a rapper.
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The other side of fear is better than your current reality. Here to share the tips, tricks & mental shifts that helped me recover from 89 lbs. to 125 lbs. - healthier and happier than ever. Because there's more life to live after an eating disorder.
*Trigger warning: Episode includes discussion of anorexia, restrictive eating and other disordered eating patterns.
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Looking for a career after university? Today's episode of Twenty Something is all about the tangible tips for landing a full-time job with your degree. I share my experience recruiting for management consulting firms (Roland Berger, Bain & more). We discuss what networking is and how to use it to your advantage, cover letters, how to perform well in an interview and the importance of negotiating your salary at a young age.
Pick a job that you'll love, because once you land the job, you have to actually do the job.
Resources mentioned
- Case Interviews:
- RocketBlocks: Interview prep for consulting and tech
- Case in Point by Marc Cosentino (https://amzn.to/3anOGvt)
- Example case interview questions: Kellogg Consulting Club Case Book (2016)
- RocketReach email search tool
- The McKinsey Way by Ethan M. Rasiel (https://amzn.to/3xiZDrf)
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Welcome back to episode 3! Today, I'm joined by my beautiful friend Sahara @tale.sahara for a candid girl talk and a couple of cocktails. We discuss all things sex and relationships - why sex is a part of life, why women are afraid to talk about it, the power of asking for what you want, our favourite sex positions and more. In addition, we talk about the beauty of being single and how independence unlocks personal growth.
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In episode 2 of Twenty Something, we dive into all of the reasons why you should invest heavily in your twenties. Starting at a young age is one of the single core determinants of wealth accumulation over time. We talk about what asset classes you can consider holding in your portfolio - including individual stocks, index funds, real estate, crypto, domain names, start ups and wine (yes, wine).
Resources mentioned
- Online brokerage accounts: Questrade, WealthSimple (Canada), Robinhood (US)
- Email newsletters: Morning Brew (morningbrew.com/daily/r/?kid=b939aef9), Alts.Co
- Books: The Intelligent Investor, Richest Man in Babylon, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
- Podcasts: Not Investment Advice, The Tim Ferris Show, Lewis Howes' The School of Greatness
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Welcome to Twenty Something! In this episode we talk about the life-changing power of routines. "If you can control the first 30 mins. and the last 30 mins. of your day, you increase the chance that you have control over what happens in the middle" - Ed Mylett. In this first solo ep, we dive deep into the specifics of my go-to morning and evening routines to optimize your day, as well as weekly, monthly and yearly habits for success.
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