Surviving Your 20s: Recent Episodes
Lisa Milter
Welcome to Surviving Your 20s, your go-to resource for career, dating and relationships, personal finance, wellness, and mental health advice to make sure your 20s are smooth-sailing. If you are a millennial, you’re probably no stranger to the dreaded quarter-life crisis. But never fear, host Lisa Milter is here to dispel the negative rumors, share insider secrets your mom probably never told you, and be your trusted guide as you navigate your third decade of life.
Lisa is a content marketing specialist, holistic health coach, content creator, and online mentor for her fellow 20-somethings. In this podcast, she shares personal insights and sits down with other young millennials to shed some light on all things adulting.
(This episode was taken from Lisa’s latest YouTube video. Check it out *HERE!)***
I know what you’re thinking.
Just 3?!? She must’ve had an easy time then.
BIG disclaimer: This is by NO means an exhaustive list of the mistakes Lisa has made in her 20s (there are plenty more, but we’ll need much longer episodes for that :)
Making mistakes is part of the human experience. It’s such a huge part of life—no wonder there are so many famous quotes about it.
- “The greatest mistake one can ever make it to be afraid of making one.” -Elbert Hubbard
- “The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake—you can’t learn anything from being perfect.” -Adam Osborne
- “We must not regret mistakes. We must learn from them.” -Ramon Bautista
…And learn from these 3 mistakes Lisa did. Now she’s here to share with you those personal stories and what she’s learned from them. This episode will help prepare you to deal with similar situations so that you can be your best 20-something self!
☆ TOPICS COVERED ☆
- Mental health & happiness
- Family and peer pressure
- Perfectionism & people pleasing
- Money & financial literacy
- Career tips
- Goals & passions
☆ TIMESTAMPS ☆
- 2:37 - Quick disclaimers
- 3:30 - Mistake #1 I made in my 20s
- 6:55 - Learning #1: external validation and living for yourself
- 10:31 - Mistake #2 I made in my 20s
- 14:38 - How I became more financially literate
- 15:22 - 4 books that helped me stress less about $$$
- 23:44 - Mistake #3 I made in my 20s
- 25:04 - Story time!
- 31:08 - How I'm doing today at 26 years old
- 33:13 - My final message for you ❤️
☆ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ☆
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》Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/3J5DGiq
Tune in to this podcast for tips and tricks from your go-to resource for advice for your 20s!
Want to connect with Lisa?
Instagram: @lisamilter https://www.instagram.com/lisamilter/
Tik Tok: @lisamilter https://www.tiktok.com/@lisamilter
YouTube: Lisa Milter https://www.youtube.com/c/LisaMilter
Shop Lisa’s closet: https://poshmark.com/closet/lisamilter
💌 All business inquiries: lisa.milter@gmail.com
Sooo yeah…it’s been a minute.
But Lisa’s back! And she’s getting real on why she hasn’t posted an episode in a while. In this insightful episode, Lisa explores worthiness, resistance to putting yourself out there, and the reasons we may doubt our “enoughness.”
We all deal with these—all too human—emotions from time to time, and Lisa is no exception! Join us in this episode for two methods Lisa has used to overcome imposter syndrome and finally step into unapologetically showing up online.
Timestamps:
- 2:18 - Lisa's initial vision for the podcast
- 4:10 - What exactly is imposter syndrome?
- 10:11 - It all comes down to validation
- 11:54 - Becoming the neutral observer
- 17:52 - Taking messy action
- 20:16 - Future podcast goals
Tune in to this podcast for tips and tricks from your go-to resource for advice for your 20s!
Want to connect with Lisa?
Instagram: @lisamilter https://www.instagram.com/lisamilter/
Tik Tok: @lisamilter https://www.tiktok.com/@lisamilter
YouTube: Lisa Milter https://www.youtube.com/c/LisaMilter
All business inquiries: lisa.milter@gmail.com
Sooner or later, we all find ourselves on the hunt for a new job. Sometimes we're craving a change of pace in our lives, sometimes we are hungry for more learning, growth, or abundance. Whatever the reason, we realize we're ready for the next step.
The question is...how do you find the right next step for you?
In this episode of Surviving Your 20s, Lisa shares her experience of finding her first post-grad job, when and how she decided it was time to move on, and tips for making your next move.
Timestamps:
- 2:28 - Lisa's general thoughts on job hunting
- 3:54 - First job? Don't settle
- 5:30 - Job application timeline & the pressure to "find something"
- 7:30 - Lisa's hunt for her first job - what NOT to do!
- 15:31 - How to know when it's time for a change
- 16:31 - Steps for finding the right next step for you - reflect on your goals
- 19:25 - Professional skills planning & personal life considerations
- 24:24 - Get out of your own way
Tune in to this podcast semi-weekly for tips and tricks from your go-to resource for advice for your 20s!
Want to connect with Lisa?
Instagram: @lisamilter https://www.instagram.com/lisamilter/
Tik Tok: @lisamilter https://www.tiktok.com/@lisamilter
YouTube: Lisa Milter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVq4K2xDgBpu8OLJ1v21Q
Contact: lisa.milter@gmail.com
In this official first episode of Surviving Your 20s, Lisa shares her experience of moving across the country from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX after graduating college, as well as the ups and downs that came with living on her own for the first time in a brand new place. She tells us what living in Austin is really like and dishes on the expectations vs. reality of post-grad life and moving out.
Take a listen for tips on...
- how to deal with loneliness
- taking care of yourself physically
- managing your money
Timestamps:
- 3:25 - Lisa’s college background, intro to Austin, & finding a job
- 10:36 - Deciding to move to Austin
- 12:12 - Why leaving your hometown is one of the best things you can do
- 14:55 - What living in Austin is really like
- 16:48 - Dealing with post-grad loneliness + tips on staying connected/making new friends
- 20:38 - Taking care of yourself: fitness & nutrition
- 23:16 - Money management & developing a healthy money mindset
- 25:56 - You don’t become “perfect,” it just gets easier
Tune in to this podcast semi-weekly for tips and tricks from your go-to resource for advice for your 20s!
Want to connect with Lisa?
Instagram: @lisamilter https://www.instagram.com/lisamilter/
Tik Tok: @lisamilter https://www.tiktok.com/@lisamilter
YouTube: Lisa Milter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVq4K2xDgBpu8OLJ1v21Q
Contact: lisa.milter@gmail.com
As a 25 year old living post grad life, Lisa has moved across the country, changed her career path twice, and loves connecting with other young millennials navigating their 20s. Lisa has found that most of the 20-somethings she talks to share a few common struggles in the realms of career, dating and relationships, personal finance, wellness, and mental health. That's precisely why she launched Surviving Your 20s.
Tune in to this podcast for your go-to resource for advice for your 20s!
Want to connect with Lisa?
Instagram: @lisamilter https://www.instagram.com/lisamilter/
Tik Tok: @lisamilter https://www.tiktok.com/@lisamilter
YouTube: Lisa Milter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVq4K2xDgBpu8OLJ1v21Q
Contact: lisa.milter@gmail.com