Talking Through My 20s

Have you ever felt unsure about what you want to do with your life? Are you about to graduate or go through a big life transition? Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about making big decisions? If so, this episode is definitely for you. And if not, it is still a great listen because it is filled with a lot of helpful life advice.In this conversation, Rachel is talking with Dr. Ashley E. English. Dr. English is an assistant professor of strategic communication at Texas Christian University. She really cares about helping young adults navigate this season of life. Also, her educational background is in nonprofit management, and she is passionate about community engagement.Some of the topics you'll hear in this conversation are:How she ended up in a career she is passionate aboutAdvice for anyone who feels unsure about their futureHow to discover your purpose in lifeTips for finding a mentorEncouragement for anyone in a hard seasonWhether you are about to graduate college or have been working in your career for years, Ashley gave great advice that is helpful for young adults in all different stages. You may want to grab a pen and paper while listening because Ashley's advice is highly encouraging and also very practical. Hope you enjoy the episode!Thanks to Ashley Linch for designing the amazing podcast cover art. Check out her work on Instagram (@ashleyjlinch) or her website: https://ashleyjlinch.com/.Thanks to DanoSongs for the music!

What do you do when your world is flipped upside down and you receive life-changing news? It's an experience no one expects to happen until they are in the middle of it.In this conversation, Rachel is talking with her cousin Josh Warner about his experience with the unexpected trauma that life can bring. At 18 years old Josh was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer that occurs in the bones or the soft tissue around the bones. He graduated from high school in the middle of his chemotherapy treatment which he completed in November 2016. He has been in remission for over four years now and currently attends the University of North Texas where he is pursuing a biology degree.Josh and Rachel got to have a great conversation about Josh's experience going through cancer right out of high school and how he has focused on moving forward with his life by doing the things he is passionate about.Some of the topics you'll hear in this conversation are:What Josh learned through his experience with cancerHow to keep going when life unexpectedly changesWhy it's important to live your life fullyHow to balance your passions and your responsibilitiesEncouragement to anyone going through trauma or who has a loved one going through trauma Thanks to Ashley Linch for designing the amazing podcast cover art. Check out her work on Instagram (@ashleyjlinch) or her website: https://ashleyjlinch.com/.Thanks to DanoSongs for the music!

Are you trying to figure out the best path for your future? Have you ended up in a job or season you weren’t expecting to be in? If you said yes at all or are in a season of transition, this episode is for you.In this conversation, Rachel is talking with Jenna Kuhlman. Jenna is the director for Camp Walk On Water, a Christian summer camp and retreat center in Oklahoma. Every summer she hires a staff of over 40 college students to help run the camp so working with young adults is a big part of her job.Fun fact: The reason Rachel knows Jenna so well is that she worked on staff at Camp WOW in 2017. It was is one of the best summers of her life!Jenna and Rachel got to have a great conversation about how Jenna ended up in this career and why she is so passionate about working with young adults. It was definitely a lot of fun and Jenna gave some great pieces of advice.Some of the topics you'll hear in this conversation are:Why it’s important to be yourself in your career and lifeWhat it’s like being a woman working in a male-dominated fieldHow to have peace while doing the next right thing for your futureWhy faith in Jesus is Jenna's main goal for the young adults she works withHow to stay content and grounded during your 20sTo learn more about Camp WOW visit: https://www.campwow.com/. And if you are interested in applying to work there for the summer check out: https://www.campwow.com/summer-staff. You can also follow Camp WOW on Instagram (@campwalkonwater) and Facebook (@CampWOW).Thanks to Ashley Linch for designing the amazing podcast cover art. Check out her work on Instagram (@ashleyjlinch) or her website: https://ashleyjlinch.com/.Thanks to Tommy Fellers and Fellers Insurance Agency for providing a space to record this episode. Also, thanks to DanoSongs for the music!

Have you ever dreamed of traveling but don't know how to make that a reality? Or are you currently figuring out how to have hope while dealing with the unknowns of your future?In this episode, Rachel is talking about these topics with Liz Kim. For the last couple of years, Liz has been living abroad in London while pursuing a master’s degree in strategic fashion marketing at the University of the Arts London. Now, she is back home in Texas job hunting while she figures out her future.From the excitement of traveling to the reality of disappointment, this conversation covers some of the highs and lows of being a young adult. Some of the topics you'll hear in this conversation are:What it’s like to live abroad and go to school in another countryHow to deal with imposter syndromeAdvice for anyone hoping to travel in their 20s How to stay hopeful when life doesn’t go the way you plannedThanks to Ashley Linch for designing the amazing podcast cover art. Check out her work on Instagram (@ashleyjlinch) or her website: https://ashleyjlinch.com/.Thanks to Tommy Fellers and Fellers Insurance Agency for providing a space to record this episode. Also, thanks to DanoSongs for the music!

If you’re a young adult who is about to transition into a new job or who is looking to start your own business, this episode is for you.In this episode, Rachel talks to Ashia Mosely who is a friend of hers and a fellow 20-something. Ashia is a full-time wedding photographer and owns a business in Dallas, Texas called Ashia Mosley Photography. In this conversation, Ashia gives some great advice that applies to anyone who is trying to balance their life and career. Some of the topics covered in this episode are:Advice for taking a big risk in your careerHow to maintain your identity in your jobWhy it’s important to find a balance between life and workWhat it’s like being a young business ownerTo learn more about Ashia visit: https://amosleyphoto.com/. You can also find her on Instagram (@ashiamosleyphotography) or Facebook (@AshiaMosleyPhotography).Thanks to Ashley Linch for designing the amazing podcast cover art. Check out her work on Instagram (@ashleyjlinch) or her website: https://ashleyjlinch.com/.Thank you to Tommy Fellers and Fellers Insurance Agency for providing a space to record this episode. Also, thanks to DanoSongs for the intro/outro music.