Too Smart For This

Welcome back to Too Smart For This! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Madisen Dewey, founder of the Herd Social App. As a content creator and consumer of social media, Madisen began to notice that the power of building community online was overpowered by the toxic traits of social media. Taking a leap of faith, Madisen quit her job at YouTube and began building Herd Social, an app that isn’t drive...

Welcome back to Too Smart For This! In today’s episode, I am joined by the incredible author, Jayne Allen. Jayne’s book, Black Girls Must Die Exhausted is the first of a three-book series following the story of a modern black woman as she navigates countless themes; mental health, relationships, fertility, finances, race, and so much more. Tune in to this amazing conversation with Jayne to learn a...

Welcome back to Too Smart For This! In today’s episode, I am talking about my experience living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I break down what MS is, my diagnosis and treatment, and how living with an autoimmune disease has impacted my relationship with my body. If you or a loved one are living with MS, I hope this episode can serve as a resource and a reminder that you are not alone! Book: The B...

Welcome back to Too Smart For This! In today’s episode, I am joined by influencer, writer, and self proclaimed fat, black, and queer person, Kendra Austin. Having first created her online presence as a teenager on Tumblr, Kendra has been on a mission to adapt her social media platforms as her identity has evolved. Throughout this episode, Kendra talks about her healing journey from trauma, the nua...

Welcome back to Too Smart For This! In today’s episode, I am joined by one of my all-time favorite influencers, Kelsey Kotzur. Kelsey’s platform is a captivating combination of fashion, film, and body positivity. However, there’s always more to someone than what we see online. Throughout this episode Kelsey talks about the lessons she learned from growing up without much money, learning to love he...

Hello everyone! In todays episode we have my fellow Northwestern Grad and Googler Ceci Marshall, the face behind Finances Reimagined.  Ceci is all about a smart approach to managing your money, and she delivers it in such a digestible way. We talk through her background, what to do when you start making money for the first time and start form ), and how to build wealth long term. Check her out at...

In this episode, we talk about my first year at Google and what I’ve learned about how to survive the Corporate world. If you come from an environment that is very traditional or are worried about your impact as a new or seasoned corporate worker, this episode is for you! Download my brag brag book: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOmi-tRtyQfJGYQv9zDiHflHyEar3_MOQOPxfTliQcobZyhw/viewform...

Around a year ago, I got a small following on Instagram and I’ve been navigating this world ever sense. What’s most important though, is that my life is mine, and I live for me, and I can’t control other people’s opinions of me. Whether you’re an influencer or just a woman in this world, these are some words to live by when it comes to managing your emotions in an interconnected world. If you like...

“You’re Too Smart to compare yourself to other people” says Les, founder of the Balanced Black Girl podcast and a longtime fitness and wellness lover. We chat how she came to be so “zen”, her mission with her popular podcast Balanced Black Girl, and the realities of being Black content creators in the wellness space. If you like this episode, please rate, review, and follow, it means the world!  F...

“You’re too smart for Stupid Boys” says Alexa Jay McCoy, a mixed influencer from LA that shares with us how she grew to almost 50k on TikTok, quit her job to became a model working with brands like Monday Swimwear, and grew her confidence and self love after a traumatizing relationship.  Alexa’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flexylexxxy?lang=en  Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexa...

Besties! Today I’m answering ALL of your questions from IG this week. We dive into relationships, boarding school, work, and fashion. Let me know what you think and don’t forget to like & subscriber <3  LINKSBudgeting vid: https://youtu.be/1_-usmunWUg  Dr. Alexandra Solomon & relationships: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/  Me & Jeff’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HC7lC...

Girlies! One of my favorite Instagram friends Sam, founder and face of @nocarbsforsam, is on today to chat love, life, and carbs! I love her so much and I am sure you will too. To support us, follow us both on socials and let us know what you think of this episode by subscribing and rating! Follow Sam here: https://www.instagram.com/nocarbsforsam/?hl=en Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Baddies! You are too smart to not protect yourself and own your narrative at your corporate job, Here’s my top 4 tips for surviving your first, or fifth job post grad! To download my free project tracker, visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOmi-tRtyQfJGYQv9zDiHflHyEar3_MOQOPxfTliQcobZyhw/viewform?usp=sf_link For more post grad tips, check out this video: https://youtu.be/kM...

She grew 70k YouTube Subscribers in 4 months! Lynette Adkins (@lynetteadki) is one of my favorite content creators and we have a LOT in common, so I was so excited to see ewe blow up on YouTube and build her brand. In this episode, we talk the struggles of being a content creator, the realities of working in big tech, her journey with spirituality, and her most recent growth on social media.  Her...

BESTIES! I am soooo thrilled to be back creating content for the podcast! I have missed you dearly and cannot wait for you to hear the amazing guests we have lined up for the rest of the year. In today’s episode, we discuss my life updates [TIME] and how I came to realize my biggest blocker. Then, I share with you my 3 step method for managing my anxiety, which I’ve had a ton of over the last mont...

This episode is brought to you by Binto: Shop now at www.mybinto.com and use code ALEXIS20 for 20% off! I speak with my boyfriend Jeff about how we met, and how we’ve navigated the last four years through college, long-distance, and living apart in NYC now. We talk communication, making space for each other, and how we’ve lasted through anxiety, hardship, and money differences. Follow Too Smart Fo...

Today’s episode is with Michelle Pellizzon, the HWIC and founder of Holisticism, an wellness company that takes an intellectual and inclusive approach to wellness. Through memberships like The Cusp (a heaven for wellness lovers and skeptics) and Courses like The North Node, Michelle and her incredible team critique wellness trends and teach you how to build your own intuitive business. I personall...

In this episode, I talk about how learning more about myself has led to a frustration with Influencer culture, capitalism, and being myself at work. It’s super difficult to navigate, but I hope this reassures you you’re not alone. Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enContact me: alexis@alexisbarber.co...

In this episode, I talk to my fellow Northwestern friend and sports media journalist Astasia Williams about how she built a career from her own Twitter profile and went on to work for major sports brands. Check her out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/AstasiaWillFollow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=...

Hi all! This is an episode giving you the steps I recommend for getting the job you want, especially if you’re in college or a new post-grad. This is the audio from my YouTube channel, where you can watch the video in full: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA/videosDownload the guide here: https://www.alexisbarber.com/blog/download-the-guide-to-get-your-first-job-post-grad Fol...

Helen Phelan is a body neutral intuitive pilates instructor and founder of digital pilates and mindful fitness platform, Helen Phelan Studio. As an ex professional dancer and eating disorder survivor, Helen's approach to exercise is based on her lived experience that diet culture and the no excuses mindset keeps people stuck in a bad body image loop that makes them dread movement- despite its...

In this episode, I talk to my friend Krystle @balancebykrystle about her journey to becoming a nurse and what it was like to cope during the deadly Covid-19 Pandemic. She gives us tips on self-care and how she creates the stunning feed @balancebykrystle, and she shares even more about how she’s grown through her natural hair journey. Follow her on Instagram below! Krystle’s Instagram: https://www....

In this episode, I dive into something that’s been bothering me about content creation for a while. Feel free to leave me your thoughts on my IG! Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enContact me: alexis@alexisbarber.com www.alexisbarber.com/contact This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if yo...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jazmyn Smith aka @justjazzyidk to discuss her growth on TikTok, our love of Grey’s anatomy, her notable career in real estate, and navigating identity and confidence as a mixed woman with a white mom. Check me out on her podcast, Bringing Baggage, and follow us at social links below! Jazzy’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justjazzzyidk?lang=enJazzy’s IG:...

Kiara Blanchette is a young Black beauty creator based in Montreal. By the time she was 18, she self published a bestselling poetry book and ever since, has interviewed people like Jen Atkin and Hoda Kattan for her editorial company, Pure Opulence. After suffering from burnout at a young age, she’s been revived during the pandemic and started Opulent Wines. You can listen to her podcast, Twenty No...