Your Roaring 20s

Staying positive isn't always easy! In this mini-episode, Abby comes on to talk about 6 ways to develop a positive mindset. Just like you workout to stay fit, we have the perfect tips to train your mind. 

Lucky for you we have an episode for you today surrounding the topic of LUCK. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day!! In this episode, we talk about what it means to be lucky and what you can do to naturally make yourself luckier. Consider this episode a pot of gold because it is filled with some of our favorite tips for living your best life. YES, these can be used whether you believe in luck or not.

In this short episode, Gina talks about the 10 rules she's learned that are essential to living a life where she feels more centered and fulfilled. 

The amazing Lia Valencia Key, the founder of Valencia Key (a jewelry brand that is all about light, happiness, and joy), comes on the podcast to talk about how her struggle determined her success. In this hour-long episode, we are diving into the power of choice; something that has been monumental in helping Lia grow her business, and live a life of prosperity, beauty, and joy. We discuss not only how in suffering she found her light and life, but how she found a way to refuse to become her environment even when the odds were against her. 

How many of you see the "mundane" making up most of your life? The grocery shopping, taking out the trash, checking your bills, going through your to-do list, etc. In this mini-episode, we talk about how to make the mundane matter and how it can be more exciting! 

In this week's episode, we talk about one of the most stressed topics in our 20s: commitment. In your 20s, you can often struggle to understand what level of commitment you should have by now.Should I be in a long-term relationship? Should I be single? Should I be even dating? Married? What if instead of turning to outside people for our commitments, we turn into ourselves? We strengthen our bond within so that we can then become better and healthier for those around us. We learn to say no to things that don't serve us, move away from regret, put ourselves first, and let go of things that make us unhealthy. This is easier said than done but after listening to this episode, we hope this lights you on fire! We hope you start to prioritize yourself because you are WORTH IT!

This conversational episode explores all the ways we can be feeling alone right now! We decided to switch up our usual recording format and provide a real-time conversation on our own struggles. This episode mimics how we usually approach our problems and shows our thought process on big and tough topics. 

When you live closer to your highest vibe self, you can experience more joy, love, synchronicities, and peace. This mini-episode will go into some tips that are known to help you live at your highest vibe!

A chaotic mind can stay for a day or last a lot longer. In this episode, we talk about what it means to have a chaotic mind, what it feels like, and tips to help you! These practices are things you can keep in your toolbox to help you 1) figure out what is going on and 2) bring a little bit more quiet in the moment. If you are truly struggling with a chaotic mind, give one of these tips a try.

Gina comes on today to give her 10 rules on choosing the right friends! And yes, as Gina will say, we DO choose our friends so we should be very conscious of the people we surround ourselves with... especially our friends, because those are the people we talk to or spend time with the most. 

Struggling with heartache? We've been there... and now we are thriving! See what tips and practices we've taken on that have made HUGE differences in the way we see and approach breakups. 

It can be hard to keep up with your New Year's resolutions and we're here to tell you why! In this episode, we bring on Nicole Procacci to discuss the mantras we are taking into 2022, what 3 things we are each focusing on this January to help start our New Year's off correctly, why to say no to New Year's resolutions and yes to goals, and the 5 things we want you to remember as we kick-off 2022. To learn more about Nicole, follow her on Instagram @nicoleprocacci

The new year (2022) is fast approaching and we want to talk about how we can set ourselves up for success! In this episode, we'll go over 3 things that happened in 2021 that we loved, practices to set ourselves up for success, realistic expectations for 2022, and things to do at the end of 2021. 

Judith Martinez, CEO and founder of In Her Shoes Movement, comes on for her "Ted Talk" episode. When our guests are asked to come on, they have a shorter segment dedicated to them telling us what they wish they knew before entering their twenties. Listen in on Judith's Ted Talk to hear what she would tell her younger self! If you want to learn more about Judith and her nonprofit, check out her Instagram @jud.ithmartinez

We all want to be more courageous, confident, and vulnerable... but we know it's not easy! We brought on Judith Martinez, Founder and CEO of In Her Shoes Movement, to give more insight on this topic. Her nonprofit is about mobilizing thousands of girls to be 1% more courageous so her experience on this topic is beyond valuable! We'll be discussing what her mantra is for her nonprofit, why she became more courageous, the trials that she's gone through to get to where she is today, lessons she's learned, and advice she would give to her younger self. To follow along on Judith's journey and learn more about In Her Shoes Movement, follow her on Instagram @jud.ithmartinez! 

Abby comes on this week to talk about affirmations for a growth mindset. Having a growth mindset is important because we want to continually work towards getting better, growing, learning, and getting closer to our goals. Affirmations can help us do that by continually reminding ourselves what we are capable of, even if we don't feel it. Examples of affirmations that were discussed in this episode: it's okay to not know, mistakes are opportunities to learn, challenges arrive to teach me something, I am brave enough to try, my imperfect action is better than no action, and growth happens when I go outside my comfort zone.

Chase Roper comes on podcast today to talk about going after what you want in life! In this episode, you'll hear about his experiences with entrepreneurship, the hurdles he's faced, the mindsets that have brought him success, and his learning lessons. Learn more about Chase through his Instagram, @chasetheroper!

Tip #8 focuses on handling conflict in the workplace. Gina will identify what conflict looks like and 5 ways to resolve conflict.

It's Thanksgiving week which means we are coming on to talk about giving thanks! In this episode, we talk about how we discovered gratitude, why you should practice it, and how to incorporate gratitude. Go to our Instagram page, @roaring_20s_podcast, to enter our Gratitude Giveaway!

In this bonus episode, Taylor talks about a valuable lesson she learned from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits. That systems are greater than goals. To learn more about Taylor Kitchen, follow her on Instagram @taylor.kitchen!

Taylor Kitchen, a New York City micro-influencer, discusses authentic networking in this episode! We'll talk about growing in our careers and professional relationships, prepping for networking events, how to be authentic when meeting someone you admire, and how to make friends in a new area. Learn more about Taylor through her Instagram, @taylor.kitchen!

In this episode, Abby discusses types of meditation, the benefits of meditating, and the misconceptions that may come with it. If you're looking to try meditating, consider an app like Headspace or a guided meditation on Youtube. 

Mel Hadley comes on the episode for a bonus episode to talk about what she wishes she knew growing up. She'll talk about her "word of the year" practice, how growth and comfort don't exist, and how you should ground yourself in your special sauce. To see more about what's going on in Mel's life, check out her Instagram @boohadley!

Melissa Hadley joins this podcast episode to discuss how she got her dream job, how she balances her work and personal life, and the tips she's learned over the years. We'll dive into Melissa's tricks that have made her one of the most successful people we know. Hint: success isn't a chance, it's calculated. Mel's Instagram: @boohadley

This mini-episode dives into all things confidence! Gina explores what is confidence, what it looks like (and doesn't look like), and her tips for becoming more confident! 

We often agree to do things, decide to help someone, and take on more tasks than we want to because we struggle to say no. In this episode, we talk about why we struggle to say no, how to know what's a no and what's a yes, where your insecurity of choice is coming from, and tips to help you with this. 

Perspectives can change everything! In this episode, Abby goes over four perspectives that have changed her life for the better. 

Do you get anxious on Sundays thinking about the week ahead? Maybe your stomach is hurting, your mind is racing, or you feel overwhelmed. Today we go into what those Sunday scaries may look like, what we can do about it, and what practices you can incorporate on your Sundays to get rid of that feeling!

Getting up earlier can be a beautiful thing to work towards. You can have a slower morning routine, have time to yourself, catch up on work, or it can allow you to take on more things during your day. Today, Gina will explain her tactics for getting up earlier and why she recommends it!

When we set high expectations, we may feel overwhelmed and upset if we don't meet those goals. Today we will go over where our high expectations are coming from, what are some examples, and how to solve them!

In this episode, we will be talking about how to understand and build happiness! Our steps include seeing where our happiness comes from, not confusing pleasure with happiness, and ways to cultivate happiness

In your twenties, you may feel like you're running out of time. Everyone is getting married, finding their dream job, or reaching their goals. This episode is all about shifting that mindset! We will be talking about what you can do to realize you're not running out of time and the practices to help you see that the time you've already spent has been wildly valuable. 

How can you reach your to-do lists, hopes, and goals? The answer is as easy as getting started. Tip #2 will delve into three steps to getting started on your dreams. 

A big part of respecting ourselves is knowing the value of our time. Boundaries can be a way to show ourselves and others that we prioritize what we do, what we need, and what we set aside time for. This episode will delve into the different types of boundaries we may need to set, how we can make people respect our boundaries, and how we can gain confidence to, in turn, positively impact our boundaries. 

Looking at the week ahead?? Don't worry, we got your back! Let's take a moment to acknowledge our feelings, plan ahead, and build the perspectives to make this the best week yet. 

It's easy to feel overwhelmed and not know how to tackle your to-do list. In this episode, we discuss how we have struggled, what apps we use to help us, and what steps we take to be more productive. Key points we outline are to make a reasonable to-do list, stop multitasking, do the worst task first, take care of your body, take breaks, be intentional, and set a morning routine!