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Welcome to Today’s Twenties! A fun and supportive podcast about finding a career (and a life) post-college in this crazy decade that is our 20s (in the 2020s). If you’re still figuring it out, you’re in the right place! Your host, Emma, has explored every


    • May 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    ep. 16| Prioritizing, pivoting, persevering and prospering with Anna Keilo, Founder of Eight One Standard Boutique

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 42:03


    In today's episode, Emma and Anna discuss the fashion industry, entrepreneurship, finding your way in your career, and much, much more! Anna owns her own fashion boutique (if you listen to the end, she gives us an amazing discount code!). Anna tells us all about her life journey and shares her wisdom with us.  Make sure to check her out on IG @eightonestandard!

    ep. 15 | Designing Your Best Self, Your Business, and Your Life with Hannah Oravec, Founder + Interior Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 45:50


    Welcome back my friends! This week I'm interviewing Hannah Oravec, an interior designer, entrepreneur, wife, dog mom, and my soul sister (only half kidding...). Hannah is someone that has such a great perspective on life in general and owns her own holistic interior design company.    This week we discuss... -How to JUST START your own business -Finding a relationship along the career path (and how long distance can work) -Being ok with not doing everything “by the books” -Working on your confidence -How college was not the best years of our lives -Letting go of imposter syndrome -Finding your “cheerleader” ... and so much more!   Be sure to check out Hannah's INCREDIBLE work at Lawless-Design.com. No joke, one day I hope to have her design my own house (HA).

    ep. 14 | life & loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 39:54


    Welcome back beautiful listeners to Today's Twenties! I am so excited to share this honest and open conversation with one of my best friends, Dylan! We talk about being in your 20s, how we embrace finding our way (even if some times can feel lonely). We also discuss the *hot topic* of breakups and how that helped us get to where we are today. If you're feeling overwhelmed and you need a heart to heart between two besties, this is for you! Follow me on IG @todaystwenties. Or, send me a message at www.todaystwenties.com. 

    ep. 13 | you are uniquely you

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 18:28


    Welcome back to part 2 of Emma's interview with Emily Padan! In this episode, Emma and Emily discuss the challenges of podcasting, how to be authentically yourself, how confidence is a non-linear journey, and much more! Make sure you tune in to Emily's Podcast as well on Spotify or Apple Music (Finding Your Wave Podcast). And reach out to her on her IG @findingyourwave!  

    ep. 12 | accepting change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 29:03


    Hello beautiful people! Welcome back to another episode of Today's Twenties podcast. Today, Emma is interviewing Emily Padan, a teacher turned entrepreneur of multiple businesses, and she also happens to be a champion in the realm of sustainability. Emily is also the host of Finding Your Wave podcast (which can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts). Emily shares her incredible wisdom with Emma and they have a candid conversation about life in our 20s.  Learn more about Emily's podcast: https://www.liinks.co/findingyourwave Find Emily on IG: @emilypadan 

    ep. 11 | early entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 32:09


    Tuesday April 13, 2021 This week, Emma interviews Taylor Hurley and Jacqueline Sun, co-founders of Brassi, a plant-based cauli-oat breakfast company that prioritizes eating a nutritious breakfast with a "sneaky" vegetable. Taylor and Jacqueline talk about the ups and downs of starting their food company during a pandemic, all while still being Seniors at the University of Michigan. In this episode we discuss... - The courage of starting a side hustle and business while still in college during the pandemic - Finding a business partner and co-founding a company - Overcoming the fear of putting yourself and your product out-there - The day-to-day life as student entrepreneurs, and Taylor and Jacqueline's favorite products atm   Resources: - Interested in Brassi? Check out www.eatbrassi.com .  - Follow @eatbrassi on IG for incredible recipes . - Check out Taylor's blog www.livelytay.com or follow her on IG @lively.tay   And as always, make sure to connect with me on IG @todaystwenties or on my website www.todaystwenties.com .

    ep. 10 | the job search

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 43:13


    On this special 10th episode, Emma sits down with one of her best friends, Daniel Grossman, to discuss all things related to the dreaded job search. How do you deal with the stress? How do you approach the uncertainty? What if you don't know what your next step is? We're here to dive deep into the subject. www.todaystwenties.com IG | @todaystwenties

    ep. 9 | Kelli Davis | miracles & manifestation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 28:34


    In this week's episode, Emma interviews Kelli Davis, a passionate motivational speaker, podcaster, and author, that works in Celebrity/Influencer Relations at Children's Miracle Network. Kelli and Emma discuss everything from finding your way in early career, to manifesting miracles, and everything in between.    You can find Kelli at www.thekellidavisgroup.com

    ep. 8 | BONUS episode - surf photography, life in France, & listening to your gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 34:36


    Annnddd we're back! For part 2 of the conversation with Emma's host sister, Sarah Witt, Emma and Sarah continue our conversation of life in France, freelance photography, skincare, and more! Tune in to hear more amazing stories between Sarah and Emma! 

    ep. 7 | Sarah Witt | political science to photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 24:33


    Welcome back to Today's Twenties! In this week's episode, Emma is interviewing Sarah Witt, a Sciences Po-educated photographer who demonstrates that we don't necessarily need to stick with what we studied in college when we enter the working world. Sarah also happens to be Emma's "host sister" from when she studied abroad in France in college, so the beginning of this episode is filled with some fun stories of their time in Lyon, France.  Stay tuned for the second part of this episode which is all about Sarah's life as a photographer!    Check out Sarah's IG for her photography! (@wittsarah.photos)  

    ep. 6 | creative careers in digital media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 29:18


    Today, Emma speaks with her college friend, Léa about her work as a motion graphic designer and video editor at one of the world's most well-known global media companies: Condé Nast. Léa and Emma discuss everything from working from home, to studying abroad together in France while at Penn. 

    ep. 5 | charting your own path

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 37:22


    Welcome back to Today's Twenties! This week, Emma has a candid conversation with Michelle Streeter! Michelle is an IVF support coach and the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at UVA. In this episode, Michelle looks back on her professional and personal experiences and all the incredible life lessons she learned along the way. Michelle discusses: How it's safe to trust yourself Getting out of your own way Finding joy in our careers Fertility & reproductive health If you're looking to connect with Michelle, you can find her on instagram (@thrivf) or her website (https://www.thrivethroughivf.com/).    Let's stay in touch! IG | @todaystwenties Website | www.todaystwenties.com

    ep. 4 | pursuing a passion through higher education

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 45:36


    Welcome back to Today's Twenties! Today, Emma interviews Erin Hartman, a Marshall Scholar, a highly accomplished young Penn alum, and one of Emma's closest college friends. Erin has done work with the US Senate, she's worked with the World Health Organization, and now she is pursuing her master's degree abroad. Erin talks about her work and how that has guided her decisions to pursue higher education.  

    ep. 3 | broadcast journalism & living in the moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 64:45


    In this week's episode, Ali Reid, a Gracie award-winning broadcast journalist, discusses the ups and downs of her early career and life in her twenties. Ali and Emma discuss everything from moving to a new city, to finding ways to live in the moment, to curating and envisioning future goals! Ali is part of the WFMZ news team in the Lehigh Valley in PA, and is the 69 News at Sunrise reporter. She graduated from Emerson College with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism. You can follow Ali on instagram: @alireidtv.

    ep. 2 | yesterday's twenties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 49:03


    Today we're talking to someone I've looked up to for a long time, Trina Webster. She's the co-founder of Z-Quiet, a medical device company that creates anti-snoring mouthguards (you may have heard their ads on SiriusXM radio). In this episode, Trina reflects on her twenties and gives Emma her advice and thoughts on what she learned during her own crazy decade. 

    ep. 1 | fashion sustainability & finding a niche career

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 41:47


    In today's episode, Emma interviews her childhood friend, Ixchel, on her work at Nordstrom in the fashion sustainability space, and how she came to find this amazing niche career! Plus, we discuss daily routines, post-college travel adventures, and some of our favorite products and hacks at the moment. You won't want to miss this fun-filled episode!

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