In Your Twentys

We reach the 100th episode of In Your Twentys! Today on the show, I am virtually sitting down AGAIN with the first-ever guest I had on the pod, my best friend, Joey Ucci (@joeyucci on IG), to chat about the journey of this podcast, the challenges, learnings, and my plans for the show and myself. This is so exciting and nerve-racking because instead of me interviewing Joey, now it’s the other way a...

Today is a special treat and a good one as I am joined by Natalie Mcmillan ( @nataliemcm ), an artist, creator, and one of the hosts of Am I Doing This Right ( @amidoingthisrightpod ). We are chatting about Natalie’s journey of leaning more into her passions and turning it into a profitable business as well as how she and her friend, Corinne, started the podcast. Am I Doing This Right? is not your...

Today, I’m sitting down with the hosts of the Black Genzennials Podcast, Jillian Newton ( @jilliannewton ) and Stephanie Arrington-Polk ( @steph.tayo ). To chat about friendship, black experiences, and hair! We are about to hear the story of two black college girls trying to navigate the white spaces and form authentic friendships. This conversation is literally so fun, and I am so thrilled to sha...

Today on the show, I am joined by Bran Flakezz ( @bran_flakezz on IG), the king of Philadelphia in terms of going out, and having a good time. We are chatting about his TikTok journey, getting into content creation, and more! Bran is a popular influencer and Philly TikToker ( @bran__flakezz ). He does a fantastic job in making his TikToks relatable. They are also incredible and full of entertainme...

Today on the show, our guest hailing from Houston, TX, Stephanie Joplin ( @stephaniejoplin on IG). She is sharing with us how to create genuine connections, face wounds, and spend time and money on rich life experiences. After using social media as a side hustle since 2012, she became a full-time digital content creator and marketing specialist. Stephanie also boasts incredible expertise in journa...

Today, I am joined by my friend, JP Calcitrai ( @jpuhhhh on IG) to talk about further studies applications, research, funding, culture wars, and more! We are about to dip our toes into the unknown but that’s one of the main reasons why we have this podcast - to have these conversations that we might not know the most about. JP is a Graduate Student at the University of California, Davis, studying...

Today on the show is the incredible host of To Date or Not Podcast, social media director, and NASM certified spin instructor - Mariya Spektor ( @mariyeah on IG). I did an episode on situationships on her show and now I'm so hyped to have her in the IYT podcast as she shares her dating journey, the podcast, and current relationship status! To Date Or Not Podcast is a safe space for all things in t...

Today, I am sitting down with Nigel Roxbury (@nigelroxbury) to chat about dating rules, content creation, his music, and upcoming new tunes. I never knew so much about New York until I discovered him on TikTok. He is a content creator about All things NYC which he mostly shares on @nigelroxbury along with other recommendation videos, and state tips. Episode Breakdown: February versus March Pisces...

Today, I am joined by Alex Weitzman (@alexsweitzman on IG) to talk about the dating hierarchy and swipe culture that she shares on TikTok (@alexweitzman) and other dating tips. She is a CEO and a Pentalingual who speaks Hebrew, English, French, Spanish, and German! Alex did a lot of research on dating apps and is now working on her own -  Amori. Amori (@amori.app on IG) is an audio chat for m...

Today is a solo episode and it’s my birthday! Listen to hear all about my birthday plans, the six big things I've learned within the past year, my goals, and what I plan on doing at the age of 24. Also expressing how thankful I am for all of you for continuing to listen to this podcast, sticking by my side, and watching me grow. Episode Breakdown: Plans for my birthday, dinner, itinerary, flying t...

Today on the show is a new friend, Zach Misischia ( @zach_misischia on IG), who is 1/2 of the @makeshift_project , a social media brand that wants to encourage all of its viewers to step out of their comfort zone and make that YouTube channel or create that brand that they have always been wanting to do. Zach is a Mets, Knicks, and Dolphins fan. In his free time, he likes to play golf and basketba...

Today on the show, I’m sitting down with the podcast host and queen of self ships, Liana Pavane (@lianacolada on IG) to chat about her experience in dating and how it led her to the path of founding TTYL, a tech-free community, and the ‘seed to the podcast’, Ghost of Dates Past. She is an unapologetic 20 something native New Yorker and SELFship advocate, who speaks with dating experts, founders of...

Today, I am joined by DeAndre Brown, he is a content creator who I have found while scrolling on Instagram. He does Instagram and TikTok. The reason why I reached out to him was because he was talking about how we should not be focusing on love in our 20s, but to prioritize our careers instead. In this episode, we talk about his Tiktok journey, we talk about the importance of life-work balance and...

Today, I’m sitting down with comedian Jazmyn W ( @jazmynjw on IG), and we hit it off! She is a female black comedian, who went from working a nine to five to just recently getting off a comedy tour with Martin Lawrence at the end of 2021. Pre-pandemic she was doing standup but when the world shut down she pivoted to Tiktok for her comedy. In this episode, we are talking about the black experience...

Today, we are sitting down with the founder of Cape-able Consulting ( @iamcapeable ) Alexandra Gilbert to share her story of what it was like growing up having both dyslexia and ADHD, and how it can affect your adulthood. Throughout the episode, we talked about her diagnosis, what it's like to function having a learning disability in your 20s and in your adulthood, and how you can be more communic...

Today on the show, I have fellow Rutgers alum Jason Nelson ( @essentialjasonnelson ). He is a self employed entertainer who left his nine to five in order to pursue his career. A high-energy entertainer, Jason has been sharing his love of music with the world ever since he was a child. In this episode, we really hone in on what it means to find your strengths, the things that you love, how to mone...

Today, I am sitting down with Arielle Simone ( @leariellesimone ), who is an integrative holistic nutrition coach as well as a wellness writer. During the episode, Arielle will teach us how to build a better relationship with food. How it's really just meant to nourish our bodies. From holistic healing to developing a concrete relationship with our food, we talk about what Arielle’s definition of...

It’s that time of the year again, the month of love! And since love is in the air, I invited Eli Rallo ( @eli.rallo ) on the pod, an iconic Tiktok star who is known for giving everyone the hot girl tips in terms of dating, relationships, self care, and just loving yourself. In this episode, Eli and I talk about how to conquer Valentine's Day, whether you're single or in a relationship, and how it'...

I am joined today by the co-creators of Under The Influence , a series that takes a deeper look into the influencers that you know and love. Riley Shoemaker and Emme Rempel, the gals behind the show, share with us how the influencer realm is changing and what it really means to be an influencer. In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on influencers and the influencer landscape. I’m sure...

This week, I'm sitting down with the stars of Twenty Somethings: Austin, Natalie Cabo ( @keepitcabo ) and Raquel Daniels ( @ohhh_raquel ) to chat about their strict upbringings and what lead them to be cast in a Netflix top hit show! We also answer questions submitted by YOU. Keep scrolling for a full episode breakdown. Episode Breakdown: Their family dynamics growing up How they told their strict...

This week I'm sitting down with resident-MTV manager, Amanda Gurock (aka @amandagurock on IG) to discuss why we all need to be a bit more vocal about the things we love. Throughout the episode we chat about how a rap video for Teen Wolf led her to going on set, meeting the cast, and eventually landing a full-time role at MTV, amongst a whole lot more! Keep scrolling for the full episode breakdown....

Happy 2022! To kick the year off on a high note, I'm sitting down with comedian and podcast host, Julie Merica ( @jmerica on IG) to identify the key things you need in order to make a habit stick. Full breakdown of the episode is below! Episode Breakdown: Your twenties are gonna be a tad bit weird Let’s be honest... all grown-ups are adult babies Why new year, new me isn’t always powerful How to s...

We're ending the year with a solo episode! Listen to hear all the lesson's I've learned throughout 2021 across career, love, and life! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I appreciate you <3 Episode Breakdown: Not all opportunities are the right ones Put your ego aside It’s okay to invest in yourself Why investing has multiple meanings Should you fake it til you make it? How to actually know y...

This week on the show, I'm chatting with Money Coach, Lindsey ( @your_money_bff on IG), to chat about all things 401Ks, stocks, and investments to help you grow your money past your savings account. For anyone who's curious as to how to make the most of your money or wants to know the best route for investing this episode is for you (and your always-spending-never-saving-friend... you know the one...

This week I'm sitting down with singer-songrwriter Cristina to get a deep dive on the themes in her album '8 Ball'. Throughout our convo we discuss, how to genuinely be happy for your ex, when you need to hit the social reset button, what it really means to be envious and more! Link in bio for the full episode breakdown. Episode Breakdown: The day you stop caring is the day you start living How lo...