What Fulfills You?

#162: On this solo episode, Emily shares her thoughts on morning routines - whether it's worth having one, her personal morning routine, simple ways to start your day, and the most important component to a routine...having the self-discipline to stick with it consistently . Emily also dives into the beauty of using a digital calendar (such as Google Cal) to plan ahead and to audit how you spen...

#161: One of the common obstacles and struggles most people face in their early to mid 20s is the transition period from college to working full-time and essentially, just "figuring it out". From signing a lease, paying rent, managing bills, figuring out the ideal career path, getting a first "big girl/boy" job, learning what a 401(k) is, job hopping, etc. This episode is everythin...

#160: Carolyn Yachanin  is the Founder & CEO of Copina Co , a plant-based collagen and supplement company with a mission of bridging the gap between internal health & external confidence. Having struggled with horrible cystic acne for 10+ years and various digestive concerns associated with Accutane, Carolyn turned her biggest insecurity into a mission-driven company. She started her busin...

#159: Some people say you don't have to "figure it out", but that doesn't mean we don't all deep down wish we at least knew what direction to go in, right? On this solo episode, Emily shares why it's important to know what you want and how to get to some answers by simplifying it based on some specific questions, instead of the overarching, "What do I want to do with my...

#158: Kristin Lee is a self-made financial and business expert who is best known for wrangling the financials of celebrities, musicians, and athletes alike, and is the person A-listers come to for real-life intervention, guidance, and support. Lee is not your typical business manager as she's a young, female, professional who prefers leather jackets and tattoos instead of suits and ties. Howev...

#157: Per listener demand, this episode is a personal story reflection on Emily's recent solo trip to Paris and Milan where she dives into interesting events that happened during her trip, personal recommendations for traveling to Paris and Milan, what it was like meeting a podcast listener in person all the way across the globe, and how she's personally grown from taking this internationa...

#156: Saul Finkelstein is a legal advisor with over 30 years’ experience in corporate finance and governance, having worked with CEOs, boards of directors, bankers and founders of Fortune 500 companies, middle market companies and start-ups. Having spent 20 years at the Paul Weiss law firm, Saul is now a Partner at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP in New York City. Saul has completed over 25 mar...

#155: On this episode, Emily sits down with a close friend and fellow creator, Kelly Stamps, to have a full raw talk conversation - from dating in your 20s, the difference between a "man" and a "boy", navigating difficult friendships that are no longer in alignment, and a lot more. Think of this as being a "fly on the wall" listening in on a conversation between two friends...

#154: After Emily recently returned from her first international solo trip to Paris and Milan, she decided to share a breakdown of her advice and tips on how to do a solo trip and easy ways to start - from dining solo, weekend trips nearby, safety precautions, picking a place to travel to, and more. If you've ever been curious or intrigued about where to start when it comes to solo travel (esp...

#153: From two failed businesses and a typical nine to five, Ariel wanted more for herself and to live like a millionaire. She transformed her life by learning how to scale social media monetization and grow a loyal following becoming her own testimonial for her business. Ariel grew her social media by 150,000 followers in 10 months – credibility check. As a result, Ariel persisted in launching he...

#152: Some of the most uncomfortable and difficult transitions for us tend to occur during times of a "new chapter" starting, whether that be graduating from college, starting a new job, moving to a new city, etc. After graduating from college just about three years ago, Emily shares her personal insights on how she transitioned to life in her 20s, why she finds it even better than college...

#151: Have you ever experienced a time (or a few) where you were in that early dating phase with a guy and then somehow, it just comes to a halt and you continue with the cycle of moving on to the next one? On this solo episode, Emily shares her personal experiences and two notable "ghosting" experiences and what that really taught her in the long run and how those inevitably made her real...

#150: Daily Drills is the new lifestyle destination for transitional pieces that effortlessly move you through every moment in style. In 2020, amidst a global pandemic, best friends and entrepreneurial spirits Kennedy Crichlow (Kenn) and Mary Ralph Lawson (Ralph), spotted a niche space in the ever-growing leisure industry. It was obvious to the duo that shoppers were getting more selective with th...

#149: Being self-aware involves acknowledging both your strengths and "weaknesses", aka things you need to improve on. Self-awareness is also the foundation of cultivating confidence within yourself as you can view where you are at from the actual reality, instead of a facade or the "faking it till you make it" mentality. On this solo episode, Emily shares how she has become more s...

#148: Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Jaime spent summers in the Hamptons and rode horses professionally. Jaime's passion and love of real estate started at a young age, when her and her mother would spend weekends going to open houses in appreciation for aesthetic & design and to understand the market trends, neighborhoods of opportunity and out of love for beautiful homes.  Prior to...

#147: Paul Fishman is a coach and consultant who helps others cultivate more self-lov and self-confidence, and less people pleasing and anxiety + stress. He is also the host of The Road to Self Love Podcast where he chats about various topics including life, business, and self-love, in hopes to provide the tools listeners need to learn how to love themselves unconditionally. Topics discussed: The...

#146: Do you ever feel the urge to get things done on your own or for yourself but also notice that you kind of hold back? Maybe you hold back because you're scared of being "rejected" or looking "stupid". Or maybe, you are overthinking it and you feel like you will come off as "too much". More often than not, in order to capitalize on new opportunities, you have to be...

#145: On this solo episode, Emily dives into a topic that is not frequently discussed amongst women in their 20s, especially when these realizations and obstacles are common. Most of us know that after college, all of us take on very different paths and evolve in different ways. Some of us are focused on our career, some of us are ready to get married, and some are living it up and enjoying the yo...

#144: Rana Zand  is a Talent Manager and Producer who joined full-service representation firm UNCMMN as partner last year. Prior to joining UNCMMN, Zand founded the digital department at Authentic Talent & Literary Management and has led that team since 2017 as Head of Digital Talent. In 2019, she appeared on Variety's Dealmakers Up Next List.   A first-generation child of Tehran-born immi...

#143: With over 1.3 million followers on Twitch, BrookeAB has built a dominant presence as a top female gaming creator. As the second ever female creator to join top gaming organization  100 Thieves , Brooke has become one of the most prominent female role models in gaming, advocating for more female representation in the space as well as speaking out on issues like mental health, harassment and t...

#142: Do you ever find it somewhat difficult to maintain your own self-discipline because your friends are still having fun or trying to convince you to "relax a little" and then you start to have "FOMO"? But then you realize there is this dream life or vision you have for yourself down the line and you become internally conflicted with what to do and/or how to stay focused on your...

#141: On this solo episode, Emily shares a special episode dedicated to turning 25 (wow, a quarter of a century) and includes five of the most valuable lessons she has learned in her 25 years of life and what she would essentially share with her younger self throughout her early 20s. She elaborates on specific personal experiences that made her recognize the truth in these lessons and how it may r...

#140: Jaclyn Pascocello is the CEO at HEYWEAR, a walk-in optical studio where you can get an exam and prescription eyewear in minutes without an appointment or vision insurance. Jaclyn has spent her career in hospitality, leading the development of operational strategy across industries from large scale restaurants to experiential retail. Prior to HEYWEAR, she was a founding member and COO of Spac...

#139: There are four factors and components that we tend to look for with a potential romantic partner: lifestyle compatibility, emotional chemistry, physical chemistry, and intellectual compatibility. But which one is the most important or plays the biggest role in whether a relationship is sustainable long-term? After Emily's own 4-year relationship experience and learning from other relatio...

#138: Jen Tenzer is the founder of The Soloist, a solo travel planning company. After a 10+ year career in investment banking in Manhattan, Jen was burnt out and ready for a career reset. She started The Soloist to fuel her passion for inspiring others to travel beyond their comfort zone and live with fulfillment.  Jen is a travel advisor who caters to solo female travelers and is committed to ens...