The algorithm of life: Recent Episodes
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Sometimes being in your 20’s feels like you’re playing a video game where you skipped the tutorial and you're running around with no idea how anything works. I'm Bibi-Jane and this is a podcast for and about people in their twenties trying to figure out how to beat the algorithm of life.
Being born in one place and raised in another has been a blessing but has also resulted in me in struggling with my sense of belonging. This week I sit down with Ines who explains what it means to be a third culture kid and how it can have an impact on our sense of identity and belonging.
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This week I had the chance to sit down with Colleen. You might know her as @filmwcolleen from her work as a video creator on Instagram and Youtube. We talk all things friendship: outgrowing old friends, maintaining long distance friendships, friendship breakups and more.
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Someone once told me that their biggest fear is growing old and regretting not doing things, not living life to the fullest. But what does living life to the fullest mean?
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Forever homesick, that’s how I would describe my twenties. Growing up having family abroad and moving abroad for my studies has led me to feeling at home at multiple places. Sometimes I wish I could have it all, have everyone and everything in one place. Yet there is also something special about this. This week I talk with Sabine about this and more
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Together with Amanda, we talk about the struggles of beauty standards. We grew up watching the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, that was our superbowl… Which esulted in a lot of insecurities when it came to beauty.
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Ever since I had the idea of starting a podcast, I knew who I wanted to do it with. Today I finally get to do so.This week I sit down with Amanda, my bestfriend since I was 12 years old. Today we talk about the ups and downs of friendship, and what its like being a girl. Free ways to make me smile:- rate the show on Spotify⭐- send me a dm and let me know what you thought of this episode
Wether you work full time, or study full time, you might agree that its not always easy to find time for other passions. Not being that great at time management myself I thought I would sit down with my friend Tom. Tom lives in Amsterdam, but studies in Sweden and while being a full time student he's also a videographer and content creator. How does he juggle it all? 🫶 make me smile by rating this show on Spotify🫶 ✉️LET'S CHAT✉️ Curious to know your thoughts and perspectives on the topics we touched on in this episode. My DM's are always open!
Excited to be putting out an interview episode again! This time I sit down with Iris Wellen and we talk about why we think our generation is being called lazy, how society glorifies success and how to get over feeling guilty when you’re not being productive. You might know Iris from Youtube, or from her podcast “The Twenties Guide”
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What is buyers remorse and why do I still get it even when I buy something I know I need? And why is this feeling present in our 20's?
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Sometimes following our intuition can feel lonely, or confusing, but in this episode I break down the importance on focussing on your own path🫶 make me smile by rating this show on Spotify🫶✉️LET'S CHAT✉️Curious to know your thoughts and perspectives on the topics we touched on in this episode. My DM's are always open
I never liked the idea of not having closure. But at the same time i don’t like confronting conversations. And that kinda leads me to holding grudges.
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Stop letting excuses get in your way of starting that thing
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The days are getting shorter here in the Netherlands, long gone the days where it was still sunny at 8pm. What are some things you do to keep things light in your mind and soul?
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Why can we still feel lonely when we're around others? What does that say about the people we surround ourselves with? And what does that say about our relationship with ourselves?
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Should i buy a house? or move to another country.. or should I run a half marathon? I feel like my twenties have been full of me getting the most random ideas. Signing up for a half marathon was one of them.
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00:00- 04:51 Training
04:51 -09:00 Bumps in the road
09:00- 24:49 Half marathon
New old, old new. This is the concept of connecting over something new when you're around someone you know (old) and connecting over something old when you're around someone new. I heard about this in another concept and I started applying it in my life and its helped me have more meaningful relationships.
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This week were talking about sex. Specifically female pleasure, the need for emotional connection and the effect of getting slut shamed.
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I know comparison is the thief of joy... But lately I catch myself comparing. I catch myself feeling behind. I catch myself wishing I had what someone else had. And I end up feeling horrible. So today were putting an end to it.
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Organising events, producing his own music, dj-ing, building a community: Eldwin is doing it all. How did he get here? How did he go from studying to become a physics teacher to being the entrepreneur he is today?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - 02:21 Intro
02:21 - 08:33 Growing up on an island
08:33 - 10:29 Changing studies
10:29 - 22:57 The start of Caribang
22:57 - 26:42 When he quit school
26:42 - 34:27 Truth about the nightlife
34:27 - 37:56 Fatherhood
37:56 - 43:56 What’s next?
43:56 - 49:22 Entrepreneurial struggles
This summer I was left with a bad feeling after opening up to some people. As someone that loves deep conversation, I couldn't understand why. But I now realise its because I was oversharing.
This week I dive into what oversharing is, why we do it, and why we don't (even tho sometimes it happens naturally)
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Loris shares the story of how she quit law school and started LORI-LORI. A jewellery brand that has sold over 25.000 pieces already. This conversation really inspired me and I hope it does the same for you<3
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00:00 - 14:16 finding your passion
14:16 - 29:22 the start of LORI-LORI
29:22 - 47:35 the art of learning as you go
47:35 - 53:46 being a female entrepreneur
53:46 - 01:04:29 tips and advice
In this solo episode I touch on what questions to ask yourself in a relationship, why woman fake orgasms, tips on living with a partner and why you shouldn't settle for less
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00:00 - 05:56 Being comfortable in a relationship and single
05:56 - 10:57 Living together in your 20s
10:57 - 13:48 Can men and woman be just friends?
13:48 - 16:37 Why do woman fake orgasms?
16:37 - 20:55 If he wanted to he would
20:55 - 23:02 it’s not our job to heal others
23:02 - 25:56 having sex with an ex
This week I'm sitting down with Zury Ruiz. We touch on her gym journey, how the pageant world has impacted her and she shares her knowledge and experience around nutrition.
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00:00 - 16:00 Starting and staying consistent1
6:00 - 27:38 Confidence
27:38 - 1:00:06 vegan / vegetarian lifestyle
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00:00 - 22:08 my student life experience
22:08 - 36:15 the listener’s student experience
This week I'm sitting down with Jyoti Daalmans. The founder of Benjamins. He tells us about how one message lead to opening a store in Utrecht, his take on the fashion industry and the future of it and his experience at Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI).
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00:00 - 07:16 intro
07:16 - 14:39 fashion is a language
14:39 - 28:48 fashion school & post graduation life
28:48 - 39:15 the secondhand clothing industry
39:15 - 42:05 being a store owner forever?
42:05 - 48:27 how the store started and how its going
48:27 - 57:10 the reality of being a store owner
57:10 - 01:03:39 future of retail
01:03:39 - 01:09:34 the story of your closet
Why do we let loneliness drive us into the wrong hands? Why is it hard to make new friends in your twenties? And is it actually better to be alone than in bad company?
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In this episode I sit down with Amy Nathalie. A content creator on Instagram that shares daily outfit inspiration and her love for analog photography. We talk about our relationship with our bodies has changed over the years and the struggles we still face today.
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Why is silence so loud? Why do I fill silence? A podcast, a tv show, music. All in the "background" to just make the silence less loud. I wonder if I'm distracting myself or just entertaining myself.
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In this weeks episode of The Algorithm Of Life I sit down with Ginney Noa. We talk about how she experienced being in her twenties, how she ended up with a “25” tattoo on her neck and what it’s like now to be in her 30s.
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In this #bonusepisode I share a part of last weeks conversation that didn't make it into the main episode. Entrepreneur Lisander Isebia and I talk about happiness and our relationship with consistency.
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This week I'm sitting down with entrepreneur Lisander Isebia. He shares his career journey, how he went from studying physical therapy to now working in the music industry. We talk about why our generation feels like they're never doing enough and how to beat that feeling.
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Chapters00:00 - 00:47 Intro
00:47- 14:35 Studying something you don’t want to pursue
14:35 - 21:53 Post graduation life
21:53 - 35:30 Changing career path
35:30 - 53:25 Hustle culture vs figuring out what you want
53:25 - 01:01:00 The definition of succes
This week I talk about why some people might not want to have kids and how we can navigate that in a world where it's still considered strange not to want kids.. Leave a 5 star review to make me smile 🎀 NEW EPISODE EVERY THURSDAY🎀Curious to know your thoughts and perspectives on this weeks topic. My DM's are always open<3My socialsIGTikTokSnapchat (the best place to follow me)
I know little to nothing about astrology. But i've always been curious. So on today’s episode I sit down with Gabriella Maaz, an astrologer. I ask all the questions you might have as well. What is astrology? Which apps and websites should we stay away from? And how can astrology help us in our twenties?
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00:00 - 00:50 Intro
00:50 - 08:22 Get to know Gaby
08:22 - 16:32 What is astrology?
16:32 - 31:16 Why is everyone into astrology now?
31:16 - 35:28 Can astrology help you find your soulmate?
35:28 - 46:47 Astrology in your twenties
46:47 - 48:37 Outro
On this weeks episode I sit down with Jo-Ann, the co-founder of Cycle, a women’s health platform https://cycle.care/en
We talk about the female cycle, the effects of birth control and our experiences, health education at school and female pleasure.
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Intro
00:00 -01:09 Intro
01:09 - 04:19 about Jo-Ann and Cycle
04:19 - 09:03 the female cycle
09:03 - 24:49 birth control
24:49 - 31:24 health education at school
31:24 - 37:28 sex toys & female pleasure
37:28 - 42:09 what’s next for cycle?
They often say our twenties are for exploring; wether that is exploring your interests or exploring the world. My guest today would probably agree. Today I am sitting down with Jenna. Her unique and concious approach to traveling and has gained her a massive following on Instagram. All this while being a full time Master student. In this episode we talk about how does she balance it all!
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Chapters00:00- 00:57 Intro00:57 - 06:01 How it started 03:33 - 13:37 Traveling while studying13:37 - 18:10 Traveling conciously 18:10 - 24:12 The impacts of social media24:12 - 27:53 The impacts of tourism27:54 - 32:33 Behind the content32:33 - 34:06 Things to consider when traveling 34:06 - 36:32 What’s next?
You’ve probably heard it before: go to school, get a degree, find a job, buy a house and so on. That’s what a lot of us hear growing up. But in your twenties you might realise that things don’t always go as planned. My guest today shares her story on how she dealt with unplanned challenges, why you should always have a plan B and how a mindset switch can get you anything you want.. if you truly want it.
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00:00 - 01:01 Intro
01:01 - 02:01 Childhood
02:01 - 05:41 Post graduation life
05:41 - 09:42 Quitting a full time job
09:42 - 13:03 Facing job rejections
13:03 - 20:29 The decision that changed everything
18:37- 30:35 How to get what you want
30:35- 38:07 Final questions
In this episode I sit down with skin-health consultant Griselle, also known as Dermaselle. The skin care industry is booming, we’re being marketed all types of products. But what does our skin actually need? We also answer questions we got from Instagram like; what to do about hormonal acne. Griselle is a graduating Dermal Clinician, business woman and content creator. I learned so much during this conversation and I hope you will too!
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01:58 - 05:46 why is skincare popular?
05:46 - 10:52 essentials you need to use
10:52 - 13:35 skin insecurities
13:16 - 16:16 when buying new skin care..
20:32 - 33:22 questions from listeners
33:22 - 42:23 girlbossing & career struggles
In this first episode of season 2 I sit down with Nathalie Fengler. Nathalie shares her story on what it was like moving out at a young age, what it's really like living in Amsterdam and how she manages to keep a positive mindset. Nathalie is an international student and content creator on TikTok that has lived in many different places, but fell in love with Amsterdam.
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Chapters00:00:00 - 01:10 Intro1:10- 03:21 getting to know Nathalie03:21 - 10:23 moving out & abroad10:23 - 15:00 loneliness and making new friends15:00 - 20:12 when should you move in with your partner?20:12 - 22:16 craving alone time in a relationship 22:16 - 25:57 living in Amsterdam25:57 - 28:56 rent in Amsterdam28:56 - 31:10 spotting fake friends31:10 - 37:00 career changes 37:00 - 42:16 having life “figured out”
This week Robine Blickman shares her story on how she went from living in a small village in the Netherlands to studying Fashion tailoring & design, winning the MAFB Fashion Fest, launching her own design company and traveling the world with KLM. Robine also shares her adventures and creativity on TikTok and Instagram, building her own personal brand that inspires people to be themselves.
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This week's episode is all about the world of second hand clothing. A world that might not be new to you, cause maybe you're already shopping second hand, maybe you want to start but you don't know how, maybe you actually think it's disgusting. But one thing is for sure: buying second hand is better for your wallet (if you go to the right places), and better for the planet (if not over-consumed).
A big chunk of my life I was convinced that being shy was just part of my identity, that it was something I couldn't change. But guess what? That's bullshit.
First off, I hope you guys are all safe!! For this week's episode I decided to record alone and share 5 tips on how I try to stay productive during this unsettling time. And I must admit, it's not easy.. Everything is so uncertain and things are changing daily. And while dealing with all of that, there's a certain pressure of society making us feel like we have to "make the most" of this global pandemic.
Has anyone ever felt like everyone around them has everything figured out for the upcoming 5 years and you don't even know what's gonna happen tomorrow? I have. I think we've all been there. On this week's episode Crystal Doorjé shares how she grew up not knowing exactly what she wanted to do, but knowing that she was going to achieve great things. Crystal is a curator, a creative strategist and a multi-dimensional being. Me and Crys talk about why it's expected of us to achieve certain things at a certain age, about working in the creative industry, and about feeling guilty whenever you're not working. //Socials: @bibijanee and @thedoorje. Music by @sir.onter. //
Darina Miller is creative, talented, smart .… f*ck it. The list just goes on and on. There’s no simple way to describe this woman. On this week's episode Darina Miller shares how she grew up between two different cultures, figured out (the hard way) how to have a good work-life balance, and why all women are superheroes.
On this episode, Jennifer shares her story on how she quit fashion school, had her own company and how this led to her finding her thing. Jennifer and I also talk about how we started with our Instagram, ways we believe you can get people to see your content, and the things people are doing for engagement that are starting to annoy us. Socials: my IG @bibijanee // Jennifer's IG @jenniferhardeman.
Kicking off this very first episode with Nicole Manzo! Nicole (singer and songwriter) shares how she dealt with figuring out what truly makes her happy. In your twenties its expected of you to study something specific and get a job in that field. While some people know exactly what they want to do, others think they do but change mind later or are just simply still trying to figure it out. And I want you to know thats all FINE!
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