This is Your 20s

Elyse got the chance to sit down with LA stylist and model Michaela Zehara to talk about her journey navigating adulthood in LA. "Stop sleeping on yourself," she says as she explains how she's managed to balance pursuing her multiple talents in an overwhelming and competitive city. Listen for an incredible story and beautiful energy from the wonderful Michaela Zehara. Thank you, Michaela, for sharing your wisdom and story with me. Full episode available NOW on all podcasting platforms. FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 FOLLOW MICHAELA: @michaela_zehara Shop TROUSSEAUX for "The Michaela": https://trousseaux.com/products/the-michaela?_pos=1&_sid=bea51156e&_ss=r --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

20s fam!!!! We've been waiting on this episode to tell you all our big news!!! We want to proudly introduce Trousseaux- our boutique! It's been a wild journey, but we are so thankful to be given this opportunity, and we couldn't be more excited to take you on our journey as business owners. Tune in to this episode to hear the behind the scenes of how Trousseaux became ours! We have decided to name the Trousseaux earring collection after boss babes in our life and some of our incredible guests on this show, go check them out! SHOP OUR FALL COLLECTION NOW AT TROUSSEAUX.COM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

In this episode, we sat down with Cheyenne Baker (@amusing_millenial) to unpack her journey escaping MLM’s, or Multi-Level Marketing companies. Some may refer to these as network marketing or pyramid schemes. Tune in as Cheyenne exposes her experiences with MLM’s and tells her story on how she is now living out her passion. Cheyenne Baker’s mission is to help women in their 20s overcome their quarter-life crisis. She currently uses her Instagram platform to reach and help young women in their 20s, go check her out! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 FOLLOW Cheyenne: @amusing_millenial --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

In this episode, we dive into the mind of Stefanie Elsperman, a mindset coach dedicated to helping career-driven women find purpose in order to take action toward their dream life. Stef talks about how to clarify and hone in on your WHY, your passions and your vision for your life in order to elevate to your highest self. You'll leave this episode feeling refreshed and absolutely inspired to make your dreams a reality. FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 CHECK OUT STEF: @the.mindsecoach on Tik Tok and @stefanieelsperman on IG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

Bigtone is the founder of Dillards Executive Protection LLC and bodyguard to St. Louis rapper Smino. But that's not where his resume ends. He has worked with some of the top artists in the music industry, such as Nelly, Solange, and Metro Boomin. We are so honored to have him on the show to talk about how he got to work with some incredible artists, the crazy lifestyle on tour, and what he’s learned on the way. FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 FOLLOW Bigtone: @iambigtone Check out SMINO's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ybINI1qPiFbwDXamRtwxD?si=u0lgDWxCQMKNymVex8zacQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

We sat down with the wonderful Arielle D'Angelo, an LGBTQ+ Self-Love and Sexuality Coach and founder of WeTheRainbow, a personal development organization that facilities positive transformations for LGBTQ+ individuals. She leads a prominent community on Tik Tok and Instagram where she has promoted compassion, inclusivity and a healthy dose of humor for her LGBTQ+ followers. Her goal is to help people live out their most authentic lives while honoring the true essence of who they are. We learned so much from her, and we know you will, too! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 FOLLOW ARIELLE: @arielledangleo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

In this episode, we sat down with music artist RNBJune to figure out the inspirations behind his music. We also talk about how to balance a full-time work schedule while still finding time for your creative passions. Thank you June for being such an amazing guest!!! Go check out his music, you won't regret it. LOVE U 20s FAM FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 FOLLOW RNBJune: @rnbjune LISTEN:https://open.spotify.com/artist/79Us947mM8RjoZmK4CmRtn?si=yZYIkdTCQB-kZyqMWFw3yw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

In this episode, Elyse sat down with singer/songwriter Bradley Kim to discuss his journey with music as well as his experience coming out as the first openly gay football player at the Air Force Academy. FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 FOLLOW Bradley: @bradleykkim LISTEN to Bradley: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nJiC4ijSQZ1HHJB0gqJWM?si=I8EtrRjvR3ST_3B8ycQTSw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

One of our biggest motives for starting this podcast was to show women how to love themselves. In this episode, we address the negative path women often take in relation to food and working out. Instead of seeing food as energy to live, women often feel guilty for eating. Instead of working out to feel good, women often work out to burn a certain amount of calories. If this sounds like you, it's not your fault. This mindset has been planted in your mind from a young age, and it's going to take a lot of re-wiring to reverse this toxic mindset. In this episode, we hope that no matter where you're at on your journey to health and happiness, you always choose to love yourself. FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

Your twenties are for growth. You will not be the same person at 29 as you were at 21. So here's a pit stop with 25-year-old Sampson Levingston to get a glimpse of what your mid-twenties will look like. Sampson is well-known in the Indianapolis area for his "Walk & Talk" down Indiana Avenue. He is also the founder of "Through2Eyes," where he blogs and teaches about Indiana's rich history. USE PROMO CODE "TIY20s" FOR $10 OFF A SHIRT. https://www.through2eyes.com/fillthebag/WOMEN-ARE-POWERFUL-AND-DANGEROUS-SUMMER-TEE-p105980034 FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 Check out Sampson: https://www.through2eyes.com SAMPSON IG: @sampson_2 THROUGH2EYES WOMEN SHIRT: https://www.through2eyes.com/fillthebag/WOMEN-ARE-POWERFUL-AND-DANGEROUS-SUMMER-TEE-p105980034 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisyour20s/support

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WHEW we're back!! A LOT has happened in the past 2 & 1/2 months, so here's our debrief. 1) WE GRADUATED COLLEGE!!! super cool2) We have survived a global pandemic --- almost...3) BLACK LIVES MATTER. In this episode, we give you options on how you can take action. There are so many other ways to take action, so here is more info on how to do your part to help the BLM movement. https://thisisyour20s.com/blog/f/black-lives-matter-how-non-black-folx-can-helpFOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

This quarantine situation is unprecedented. Fortunately, before we had to leave college and our senior year for good, we were able to speak with the amazing Camila Arguello, author of "Swipeable." She is a self-published author at just 23 years old, and gave us some amazing inspiration for how to stay creative in quarantine. We hope these insights can inspire you to utilize this strange time to use your artistic gifts for the better and to keep grinding to pursue your dreams! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

We filmed this before the pandemic, but our message is SO relevant during these hard times. During this pandemic, social media is BOOMING, but is it helping you or hurting you this quarantine? What role does social media play in your life? For #15, we sat down to discuss the pros and cons of social media, the harms of "cancel" culture commonly found on social media sites, and how you can use social media to your advantage. Tune in! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

Young Entrepreneur, Dante Stewart, is the Co-Founder and CFO of Underscore LLC, as well as a Forbes Under 30 Scholar. We sat down to discuss his journey and pick his brain on how he's accumulated his success. IF YOU'RE A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. FOLLOW Dante on IG: @black_clark_kent FOLLOW Underscore on IG: @underscore.ave FOLLOW our IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW our Twitter: @thisisyour_20s SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube: This is Your 20s EMAIL US: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

How do beauty standards affect the way we view ourselves and others? LET'S TALK ABOUT IT. In this episode, we sat down with Tysen Chambers and Rachael Hinshaw to get some insight on how today's societal beauty standards affect young adults. Tune in! IG:@thisisyour.20s Twitter:@thisisyour_20s Youtube:This is Your 20s @rachael.hinshaw @tyy_lamarr Email us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com

Would you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert? How does that affect your daily life? What are the strengths and weaknesses of both personality types? In this episode, Mer and Elyse discuss their differences in being an introvert vs an extrovert.Follow us on IG: @thisisyour.20sFollow us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20sEmail us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com

Welcome to Season Two!! We sat down with music producer Eric Marin, photographer Oscar Gomez, and rapper Daniel Feliciano aka "The Three Wise Men" to discuss how it's possible to pursue an alternative career route that goes against the grain of what society tells you to do.Follow us on IG: @thisisyour.20sFollow us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20sEmail us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com

A complete recap of Season One! Listen in as Mer and Elyse talk about the highlights of each episode and thank the guests who've come on. We've learned SO MUCH, and we hope you have too. Thank you to everyone who's been along on the ride of this journey! We'll see you in Season 2! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

Why do we drink? What is the REAL reasoning behind substance abuse? Mer and Elyse dicsuss a controversial and rare topic. This is no guilt trip, but it's a discussion that everyone who turns up on the weekend should hear. Listen in! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

A Mormon, a Muslim, and a Christian walk into a bar... We are SO amped about this episode with our amazing guest Remsha Khan. We talk all about faith, religion and spirituality and how each of us makes sense of the differences between them, and our sometimes blurry understandings of them. We dive into our personal backgrounds and how our upbringings in specific faiths have shaped into our current realities. It’s a heavy one, so buckle up as we try our best to dive into our understandings of the universe and a creator. This is our most esoteric episode yet!!! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

Check out this episode with our special guest Jay Klein, a college senior looking to play professional soccer after graduation. He gives his insight on taking a non-traditional, alternative career route that most of his peers aren’t following. If this sounds like you, or is something you might be interested in, prepare for some wise words on how to take those next steps in the face of the unknown, and how to handle each obstacle with the right mindset! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

2020 brings a new decade- this is a big deal! What’re your goals for the New Years? Why are these goals important? This episode talks about our personal goals, as well as what we want for this podcast in 2020. Listen now! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

IF YOU’RE A CREATOR THAT DOESN’T KNOW WHERE TO START, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. In this episode, Meredith and I got to sit down with DePauw Alum Uriah Brown. Uriah is an aspiring actor, artist, and overall creative. In this episode, Uriah explains what he’s learned so far in preparing to pursue a career in the arts. Meredith and I learned a lot, and so will you! Thank you Uriah for giving us some wisdom and love. Listen up! As always, email us at thisisyour20s@gmail.com FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

In this episode, we sat down to talk about self-care and the stigma behind mental health. This will be an on-going theme in this show, but this episode specifically talks about the growth we’ve seen in each other in the past few months with self-care and how we’ve been able to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In your 20s, self-care can often be put on the back-burner, but this is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Put yourself first, and you’ll be able to do things you never thought possible. FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395

Mer had to miss this one, but I had the pleasure to sit down Levi Townsend and Luke Amaral, two talented and upcoming music artists in Indy. In this episode, we discuss pursuing your goals, their journey with making music, and lessons they’ve learned from being in their 20s. LET ME TELL YOU, these two have such a good head on their shoulders. I truly learned so much from them, and you will too! Tune in! Thank you Luke and Levi for being on “This is Your 20s!” Check them out on Spotify and Apple Music!Levi Townsend: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02JuzP8ehRuOr00Y0lklwA?si=cC97b17GQrKafkvSJV4CQQhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/levi-townsend/1240432725 Lukey:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Sk3tH76OQwdjLRJn41Nqa?si=C9-3nnbZR7eEAozSUV71qghttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/lukey/1378167377 Email thisisyour20s@gmail.com for suggestions on what YOU want to hear on this show.

EVERY SINGLE PERSON CAN LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE. We had the pleasure to sit down with Taylor Hickey, body positivity activist and future law student, to talk about all things self-love and body-positivity. With today's never-ending rat race of posting on Instagram, it can be so easy to quickly compare yourself to others and forget how to love yourself. In this episode, we discuss how to OVERCOME today's distractions and get to a point where you truly love every bit of yourself in a healthy way. Thank you so much Taylor for sharing your thoughts on this extremely important topic. We learned so much, and you will too! Tune in! Taylor Insta: @tay_hayes_ FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395 See you next week!

Welcome to the show!! This is your guide to being in your 20s. We know these years are stressful, confusing, and fast-paced, so we are here to make sure you thrive. We will be keeping it real with all things adulting, advice for pursuing a life that makes you happy, and helping you figure out what you were meant to contribute to this world. Trust me, we don't have our sh*t figured out either, but we are here to help! FOLLOW us on IG: @thisisyour.20s FOLLOW us on Twitter: @thisisyour_20s EMAIL us: thisisyour20s@gmail.com Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32486395