Twenty 'Til Podcast

What's going on 20-somethings?! In your 20s, it's easy to get caught in the cycle of saying " I don't know " - not knowing what's next, not knowing if you're on the right path, or not knowing how to feel about where you are in life.  In this episode, I break down the recurring "I don't know" mood and what it really means. I share the deeper truth behind it: the struggle to accept your current...

What's going on 20-somethings?!  Your 20s are often the first time you get to experience the mix of freedom and responsibility that comes with living on your own. In this episode, I sit down with Taylor Jourdan (@msstayjourdan) to unpack the realness of solo living - from decorating your space and paying your first set of bills to handling the late-night loneliness and finding joy in independ...

What's going on 20-somethings ?! Friendship in your twenties isn't always brunch dates and birthday posts; sometimes it's distance, discomfort, and discovering who's really in your corner.  In this episode, I sit down with someone who's been in mine for years, my best friend Tatiyanah (@ms.doe08_), to unpack what navigating friendship in your twenties actually looks like. From evolving dynami...

What's going 20-somethings?!  What happens when your reality doesn't match your dreams, and your paycheck isn't coming from your passion? In this solo episode, I open up about the unexpected pause the Twenty 'Til Podcast took  and the season that led me there. From working as a substitute teacher to feeling creatively drained and stretched thin, I share the very real tension between surv...

What's going on 20-somethings?! What happens when the way or how you were raised starts to shape who you attract, how you love, or the boundaries you don't set? In this episode, we are joined by Mona Juaniece (@styledbymonajuaniece), a mother, hairstylist, and entrepreneur, for an honest conversation about the silent patterns and emotional habits we carry into adulthood - and what it looks like to...

What's going on 20-somethings?! In your 20s, it can feel like everyone else has it figured out, but the truth is, most of us are still discovering what truly lights us up.  In this episode, we're diving deep into the journey of finding your passion in your 20s and learning how to build a business around it, featuring P.Filmz (@pablofilmz_), a rising creative force who turned his love for capt...

What's going on 20-somethings?! If you ever felt like time is moving too fast, like you should have life figured out by now, or like you're running out of time to chase your dreams - this one's for you. In this episode, we're unpacking the pressures of hitting major milestones, the comparison trap of social media, and the dread that comes with realizing your early 20s won't last forever. But here'...

What's going on 20-somethings?! What happens when your 'hot girl'' twenties detour into diapers and car seat selfie backgrounds? In this episode, we're joined by Nasia Mariah, who became a young mom in her early twenties. Together, we explore the joys, challenges, and unexpected lessons of young motherhood through Nasia's experiences. From balancing personal growth to building a life for your litt...

What's going on 20-somethings?! This episode is about navigating living at home with your parents in your 20s. With the special guest, my own Muva (Mom), we dive into the realities of sharing space with your parents while you're craving independence. Tune in as we discuss, setting boundaries, managing expectations, dealing with the occasional clash of generations and so much more. Whether it's fin...

What's going on 20-somethings ?! Here's your official 'WELCOME' to the Twenty 'Til Podcast! My name is Jaisha Smalls aka J.Couture, a 24-year-old Philly native, living in Atlanta. After graduating college, life didn't go as planned as I hoped. This put me in a place I'd never been before. It was hard and rough, and you'll hear about it in this episode. But, it gave me the courage to create somethi...