Twenty Something

Thomas Huard is an Associate in Crypto Operations Strategy at WealthSimple (full LinkedIn profile here ) . WealthSimple is a Toronto-based investment platform with over $15 billion in assets under management, founded by an Ivey alumni. We talk about the benefits of working at a firm with a start-up culture, why you should say yes to the cool jobs while you're young, the uncertain future of cr...

Be the purple cow. Sheetal Vemannagari ( @sheetalvem ) spills all the details on how to nail a case interview for management consulting.  Sheetal is a junior consultant at Roland Berger - and my work bestie - based in Chicago and an Ivey Business School grad.  We talk AI, Twitter, potential uses for Chat GPT in consulting, integrating sustainability in your career, moving to Chicago and much more....

Whether you're optimistic or pessimistic about your future, you're right.  Resources mentioned: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Secret documentary on Netflix Follow the podcast on Instagram: @2twenty.something Connect with me on Instagram: @dimitrovelena Email for guest proposals: dimitrovelenaa@gmail.com Codes for you: Get $10 in BTC free when you buy or sell $100 of crypto usi...

... and that's a wrap! Season 3 begins next week, we don't skip a beat. Thank you for being here for the ride. With love, Elena xx Follow the podcast on Instagram: @2twenty.something Connect with me on Instagram: @dimitrovelena Follow me on Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Codes for you: Get $10 in BTC free when you buy or sell $100 of crypto using Coinbase 10% off of Built Bars with discount co...

Scott Robertson is a Ivey grad, experienced poker player and Canadian-native management consultant currently working at Roland Berger in Chicago. Scott holds an HBA from Ivey Business School. We talk consulting expectations vs. reality, the good and bad of travelling for work, navigating moving to a new country in your twenties and what poker can teach you about life. See Scott's full profile...

The 20 most interesting things I learned from 20+ hours of podcasts this month, condensed into a single episode to save you time. Resources mentioned ' Learning to meditate ' - Mona Vand on The Skinny Confidential 'Being A Better Man, Loving Myself, Becoming Rich' - Sebastian Ghiorghiu interviewed by Danny Miranda ' Everything to know about healing acne & skin ' -...

A discussion about all things men and women. The notorious @croatianwhiteclawdaddy answers girls' questions on all things dating, including exclusive takes on: Best drinks to order on a date, the most attractive styles of clothing, male/female friendships, long distance relationships, having a 'physical type' vs. a 'personality type', why people cheat (& why you should...

Calista Desousa ( @calista.desousa ) is the founder of ALFA Swimwear ( @alfaswimwear ), a Canadian brand merging timeless styles with sustainability. Run by women & made for women, ALFA’s mission is to make high quality swimwear for all body types. With clothing designed to fit you perfectly, ALFA is changing the way women look at themselves in the mirror. Shop the ALFA  swimwear collection at...

An unhinged reflection on my chaotic life. Before you move on to setting your goals for the next year, take a second to audit the year that just came to a close. What worked, what didn't work, and what do you want your 2023 self to look like? Thank you for being along for the ride, can't wait to see where 2023 takes us.  Reflection questions What was the single best thing that happened t...

Merry Christmas! This week on Twenty Something, I'm walking you through the exact budgeting system I use to manage my finances as a 22-year old. As a bonus, I explain my monthly investing strategy and the guilt-free pleasure I let myself splurge on.  Helpful resources For business news: Morning Brew Get $10 in BTC free when you buy or sell $100 of crypto using Coinbase Follow the podcast on I...

My secrets to keep you healthy,  strong & radiant despite eating 3 almond croissants & drinking a bottle of pinot noir a week. 80/20 lifestyle means optimizing your health 80% of the time, while maintaining a social life and treating yourself 20% of the time. Little hacks like these  will keep you glowing while doing that.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @2twenty.something Connect with m...

Loneliness and being alone are two distinct states of being.  Links to socials Instagram: @2twenty.something Personal: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa LinkedIn: Elena Dimitrova Kisses,  Elena

Something that's been on my mind Follow the podcast on Instagram: @2twenty.something Connect with me on Instagram: @dimitrovelena Email for guest proposals: dimitrovelenaa@gmail.com Elena x

How to have complete conviction in your ability to achieve something, before you achieve it. You have to believe that what you want in life, you are worthy of. And if you have nothing to show for what you believe in, you don't believe in it. Happy December! In today's episode, Duke and I talk about the diet, workout regimen and mental shift behind his 100lb weight loss transformation + t...

Welcome back to Twenty Something! This week's episode is a discussion with special guest Louis Rolland, an ex-Tesla and ex-Rivian engineer currently working in management consulting. We talk all things EVs and decarbonization, what is was like working at Tesla, Elon's Twitter takeover and the future of the platform, greenwashing at multi-national corporations, how to find purpose in your...

Bear markets are when fortunes are made. Sharing 6 alternative asset classes that I have already or will be investing in during this market cycle. I am not a financial advisor and this is not investment advice.  Useful resources reAlpha   Fundrise VinoVest   Sommtrust Go Daddy   For business news: Morning Brew Interesting article on ethereum use cases Free Bitcoin when you sign up for Coinbase wit...

An impromptu conversation between colleagues, over a glass of wine. In this week's episode we talk lessons learned from dealing with grief and loss; what basketball can teach you about bouncing back from daily set backs; an ode to Kobe;  and cabernet sauvignon. Free Bitcoin when you sign up for Coinbase with this link . $150 Hello Fresh credit with this link . Follow the podcast on Instagram:...

The 20 most interesting things I learned from 20+ hours of podcasts this month, condensed into a single episode to save you time. Resources mentioned Twitter thread: 3 questions to ask yourself during a down cycle (original source was @ShaanVP 's newsletter The Milk Road) Clearstem search engine for pore-clogging ingredients Follow the podcast on Instagram: @2twenty.something Connect with me...

Your body and mind are machines. Maintain them well,  and they can perform at very high levels. Neglect them, they will not work properly and you won’t get far in health, wealth or happiness. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @2twenty.something Connect with me on Instagram: @dimitrovelena Email for guest proposals: dimitrovelenaa@gmail.com  Enjoy <3

How do you find a job that you (1) love, and (2) have the skillset to succeed at?  Danilla Xing is a management consultant in the Healthcare and Life Sciences arm at KMPG in Toronto, Canada. She graduated from Ivey Business School with a dual degree in business administration and health sci in 2022. In this conversation, we talk about the differences between healthcare consulting firms vs. general...

100% effort is easier than 90% effort. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @2twenty.something Connect with me on Instagram: @dimitrovelena Email for guest proposals: dimitrovelenaa@gmail.com  Enjoy x

Sitting down to talk all things entrepreneurship + skincare with Macole Moody ( @coleinthecut ), the twenty something-year old founder of Skin Sculpt Spa ( @skinsculptspa ) based out of Chicago, Illinois with a presence in Dallas, Texas. About the company: From its inception during a global pandemic, Skin Sculpt Spa was founded on owner Macole's two greatest passions: yoga and wellness. Skin...

22 years of studying interpersonal communication, condensed into a single episode. Tools & tactics to change the way you communicate with people: from colleagues and customers, to friends, family and lovers in all mediums (in person, email, text).  Resources mentioned The Art of Seduction The 48 Laws of Power How to Win Friends and Influence People For podcast guest proposals: Email dimitrovel...

Season 2 starts now! Today, I am joined by Emma & Marietta of M&Em fit ( @m.and.em.fit ) for an all-encompassing conversation about how to balance in your fitness journey. Emma & Marietta, both med school students, share two completely different perspectives on health and fitness. We talk bodybuilding competitions and calorie counting, to intuitive eating and the importance of listenin...

... and that's a wrap on season 1! This episode is a collection of the best moments from the first 20 episodes to laugh and learn something from. Season 2 begins next week, we don't skip a beat. Thank you for being here for the ride. With love, Elena xx For podcast guest proposals, email me at dimitrovelenaa@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @2twenty.something Connect with me on...