Twenty Something

The ultimate blueprint to building confidence, without betraying yourself. On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves — without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section. Keywords: feminine confidence, self-worth, inner glow-up, personal growth for women, quiet confidence, elegance, identity, self-validation, building confidence, how to be confident, soft power

"Also I am hooked on good manners. I don't mean opening car door good manners, I mean opening of hearts good manners." On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

Emojis are tacky, I said what I said. On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

Khalil gibran, and some reminiscences from italy. On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

Catch up on going to Milan, the power of speaking slowly, vision boarding as a replacement for social media and the love of fate. The upper echelon pinterest board: here On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

How to be cool (not to be taken seriously). The new luxury pyramid: @nstlgiaxpress on X On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

A nonexhaustive list of things I want at the moment. On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

In constant evolution.  On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

The smarted thing that I heard this week, part 1. On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

House rules. Sharing the trends and behaviours that I'm doing more and less of in 2025 to elevate my year. Enjoy, E On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Shop The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

Why you should like alone in your twenties. Enjoy, E Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

How to make yourself better during the down periods of life. Enjoy, E Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something  Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

Why breakups are good, how to get over them and what to do during the period of your life when you've just separated from someone. Songs mentioned:More - remastered by bobby darinCall me irresponsibleWhen my baby smiles at meEnjoy, E Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something  Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

2024, in all its beauty and chaos. A recap of significant life events, first times, and things that I did and loved this year. Enjoy, E Links to socialsInstagram: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaYoutube: @twenty.something  Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

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This episode is sponsored by Ryan Holiday. Enjoy, E Links to socialsInstagram: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaYoutube: @twenty.something  Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

You set the bar. Love, E Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaYoutube: @twenty.something  Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, what makes for happiness, the little things that make life more beautiful and how I'm becoming the ultimate version of myself. The preface is to document lessons to my future daughter, as an audio journal. Hope you like and enjoy. P.s. if you're reading this, say hi in the reviews section.

Live a little, love a little. My list of 'must do' in life, subject to addition. Enjoy, E Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something  

Why I want to build a brand, even without a product. Mentioned: David protein (davidprotein.com) GC by Georges Charles (gcbygeorgescharles.com) Ralph lauren restaurant Links to socials  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  Youtube: @twenty.something  

Things you probably can't change my mind on. Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something  

Elegance in everything. Listen to 'Things I fundamentally believe to be true at 24' for the full list.  Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaYoutube: @twenty.something 

On a mission to create my own.  Links to socialsInstagram: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaYoutube: @twenty.something 

My philosophy on food and what we can learn from men's diets. [Snippet from a longer ep.]  Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something 

A little bit of vulnerability never hurt anybody.Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaYoutube: @twenty.something

House rules. Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaYoutube: @twenty.something

Glass of cabernet, comfy clothes and an impromptu conversation recorded before the dinner reservation. In this episode, Jasmine ("Mina") and I talk:The best Middle Eastern foodWhat moving to a big city teaches you about yourselfThe power of visualization and 'fake it till you make it'Dream houses, dream lives and countries to move toDoes the 75 soft detox work?Lessons to younger selfEnjoy, ELinks to socialsMina: @mysticalminaPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLet me know what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Catching up after two weeks of a European hiatus and too much business travel. In this episode:Chicago's hottest new caféHotel storytimeEau de parfum I'm in love with Moving to New York?Why being a woman is the biggest blessing you can receive in lifeAnd other thingsLink to Pistaché hereEnjoy,ELet me know what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.Links to socialsPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaa

Racehorse with blinders on. How to obsess over the future version of yourself so much that you're too distracted to be jealous of others.As always, let me know what you think in the reviews section and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Love,ELinks to socialsPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaa

Reasons to fly first class, date yourself and buy the jewellery you've been eyeing. As always, let me know what you think in the reviews section and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, Love,ELinks to socialsPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaa

A hill I will die on: The only person I seek to impress is my past self. The only person who I want to 'be' is my future self.Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Blood, sweat and tears is not always noble. An unlock to having more fun and achieving more in this life.P.s. If you love me, leave a review and rate the show.  Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaa

A little bit of this, a little bit of that. Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaa

I am once again telling you to go to the bar at Ralph Lauren.Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaa

A list of businesses I'm thinking of starting and/or am bullish on in 2024. Beat you to it. Ben Bader's newsletter (mentioned): https://go.benbader.com/start Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaa

A little bit on love, romance, seduction and what I've learned about the kind of love that I like. If you take one thing from this episode: Keep things private. The queen would never speak of the king.  Enjoy,E Links to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

The thing I wish I knew five years ago. Enjoy,E Links to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

[This episode is a re-run. The original air date was July 21, 2022.] In this episode:Reasons to jump off the cliffNavigating life transitionsIndependence gained from moving to a new city or country How to make friendsFurnishing your apartmentEnjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaa

News to share.Enjoy, E Links to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Worst but most fun business model for those who want to spend Friday night talking to a mic in their kitchen.Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

The bar is on the floor but the sky is the limit. Happy thursday,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

The devil's advocate. Happy Thursday,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

No gatekeeping. Products that make me healthier, happier and more efficient (and that I'm not being paid to say).  Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Things on my mind re: discipline. In this episode:Why I'm back on my discipline bsHow I've been detoxing from coffeeReasons to do the hard thing (for fun)Building confidence through discipline Why the person who works out harder than you will also make more money than youHow to make effort feel effortlessEnjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Crave Active (@craveactive) is a women's activewear brand that aims to eliminate the thought involved with what to wear by providing clean,  effortlessly-fitting products for people who want to focus less on building a routine, and more on living life. Mansi Vohra is the brand's 23-year old founder and tech program manager in New York City. In this episode, we talk:How to find the sweet spot between rigidity and routineUsing visualization and vision boarding to achieve your goals fasterManaging uncertainty as a start-up founderWork-life balance while working in tech How toxic materials in activewear are harming your bodyYou can connect with Mansi here and hereThe Origins Collection just dropped, you can shop it at www.craveactivewear.com. Links to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Gottfreid Lutumba (@uncle__gotti) is an investor, MBB consultant, pianist and the founder of Zona, Angola's first hard seltzer brand. In this episode, we discuss:Leaving your home countryHow to raise money with no connectionsThe best way to market & promote a consumer brandAdam Neumann's mastery in storytellingOnline dating vs. meeting people in personThe three most important decisions you'll make in your lifeYou can connect with Gottfreid here and hereLinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Things on my mind re: confidence in dating. In this episode:Why you're 'unlucky' in loveThe importance of confidence as a precursor to a relationshipThe easiest way to kill the flame in a relationshipHow to pick the right personThe benefits of dating the man in the room Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

King of the world or nothing. Happy Tuesday. Love,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Ankit Shah (@djankitchicago) is a serial entrepreneur well-versed in Chicago's restaurant and nightlife scene. We grabbed coffee and talked bitcoin, entrepreneurship, how he built 7+ income streams, what makes for a good restaurant, music and religion, among other things. Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Living life through the lens of 'which course of action will make my future autobiography more interesting?'. In this episode:How to earn more by choosing strategically where to liveThe hub cities for consulting in the USMy experience moving to the US for life and work The value of being unattached  & trying different jobs while you're youngThe best way to surprise yourself is to have no expectationsDecisions aren't forever.Enjoy,ELinks to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

Style and fashion are not synonymous.Enjoy, E  Links to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova

A moment of appreciation for the homies. In this episode:The important kind of friendships to build in your twentiesThe single trait that distinguishes the friends who truly look out for youThe three levels of conversation Energizing friendships vs. menial friendships Links to socialsInstagram: @2twenty.somethingPersonal: @dimitrovelenaTwitter: @dimitrovelenaaLinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova