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Navigating the world of investing as a beginner can be challenging. In this episode of the Talk Twenties podcast, we discuss the potential benefits of getting started on your investing journey early with Ryan King, founder of Making Money Simple. Gaby and Ryan discuss what the stock market is, how it is made up and the different methods of investing. The information in this podcast is provided for...

Getting ahead in the business world can be challenging in your twenties. In this episode of the Talk Twenties podcast, we discuss how to navigate the business world successfully with Oyinkansola Adebayo, founder of Niyo Enterprise, a business that empowers black women to pursue their business ideas and career aspirations through technology-driven boot camps. Gaby and Oyin discuss the power of fina...

The Talk Twenties Team talk openly and honestly about their experiences of making, maintaining and letting go of friendships in your twenties with a LIVE audience. Recording took place at the first Talk Twenties in-person event at PINS Social Club in Liverpool on 20th October 2021. The event and episode are sponsored by Zedosh . Download their app here: qrco.de/bc8SIR Host: Gaby Mendes, Panel: Lau...

In this episode Gaby speaks to Shoshanna Davis, Founder of Fairy Job Mother. Fairy Job Mother is a platform to empower young professionals with the skills and mindset to stand out, get hired and progress in their careers. This episode covers: How to get ahead in your career How to ask for a promotion Using networking as a way to leverage opportunity and finding mentors Building career confidence H...

In this episode Gaby speaks to Sophie Killip, a Mental Health Counsellor & Coach, specialising in body image and eating problems. Sophie recently joined the Talk Twenties Ambassador Team as our new Wellbeing Expert and empowers individuals to step into their authentic self and develop sustainable self-belief. This episode covers: How to combat negative thoughts about your body Body Ideals and...

In this episode, Gaby is joined in the studio by The Key Style. The Key Style offers fashion styling & bespoke personal shopping services from best friends and fashion stylists Katie Kelly & Claire Boyle. With services including wardrobe & home organisation, personal shopping & fashion styling, The Key Style can help individuals declutter their closets & create stylish wearable...

In this episode, Gaby is joined in the studio by Chloe Chapman. Chloe is an eczema advocate and skin positivity influencer. Chloe never planned to give herself those titles, but when her chronic condition got overwhelmingly bad during lockdown last year, she took to Instagram to document it and it turns out 1000's of people related. She now spends her days trying to spread the skin-love and the ge...

Meeting just one person can change the whole course of your life. This couldn’t be more true for today’s guest, Ash Jones. Ash is the Founder of Personal Branding agency Great Influence. He has helped to build some of the UK’s biggest CEO’s & Founders into industry-leading influential figures on Social Media. His journey started with Steven Bartlett, CEO of Social Chain, where he was part of t...

At the age of 23, Elise Downing became the first woman and youngest person to run the coast of Britain, covering over 5,000 miles in 301 days! In her new book, Coasting, she opens up about the highs and lows of taking on a life-changing challenge when you have absolutely no idea what you are doing. Elise’s book is funny, relatable and honest. This episode of the podcast is no different! We discuss...

If you need to grow in confidence and you only have 48 minutes to do it, then this is the episode for you! In this week’s episode of the Talk Twenties Podcast we are joined virtually by Tiwa Ogunlesi. Tiwa is a globally recognised coach, international speaker and the founder of Confident and Killing It. Confident and Killing It is a purpose driven organisation and community that wakes women up to...

In this episode Gaby speaks to Sophie Princeton, Founder of Girls in Work, an online platform and community for professional career women, on a mission to empower women and drive career confidence through events, mentoring, podcasts and digital content. By day, Sophie is Commercial Manager for some of the UK’s biggest radio brands, and having worked in the corporate finance industry for 4 years be...

An exclusive interview with Founder and CEO of Copycat Fragrances, Josh White. Josh chats with Gaby about starting and scaling a successful online business. This episode covers: What it takes to be an entrepreneur The benefits of being in e-commerce Finding the right product or idea How to handle competition How to scale your business Follow Talk Twenties on social media: Instagram: https://www.in...

In this episode of the podcast, Gaby is joined by Esme Todd. Esme is an entertainment presenter and live host from Bristol. She has been chasing her dreams of becoming a successful broadcast presenter since she was 19 and is now working regularly with many well known brands across the UK. This episode covers: Chasing your wildest dreams Stepping outside of your comfort-zone Taking risks and making...

In this episode of the podcast, Gaby is joined Emily Hale, Founder of Build & Breathe Pilates. Not your typical yogi, Emily has two metal rods fusing her spine together following corrective scoliosis surgery. Using movement for rehabilitation and pain management afforded Emily a new perspective on exercise, moving to nurture her body rather than punish it trying to fit a certain body type. Thi...

In this episode of the podcast, Gaby is joined by Claudia Cardinali. Claudia is a Personal Brand Manager at Great Influence, where she helps to build the UK’s leading CEO’s & Founders into industry-leading influential figures. Having built a personal brand to over 11,000 followers on her own LinkedIn in the last 12 months, she’s now on a mission to help people get through their quarter life cr...

Gaby is joined by career coach Laura Leuillier, for a jam-packed episode full of practical tips and tricks to level up your Job Search Strategy. If you’re currently job searching at the moment, this is the episode for you!   The episode covers:   Practical advice to help you find your next role and develop your career Self-belief and mindset during your job search Personal branding and i...

Gaby is joined by author, Emily Houghton whose brilliant and heart-warming debut novel Before I Saw You flips modern dating on its head and asks if you can really fall in love with someone you've never seen. The episode covers: Culture of modern dating and the rise of dating apps Dating in a pandemic The competitive nature of social media and comparison-culture Learning self-acceptance and self lo...

This episode's guest, Nathan Bickerton, pretty much broke the internet when he private messaged Social Chain Founder, Steven Bartlett and got a job offer just 10 minutes later. Listen to Nathan share his story and inspire us all to show initiative!   The episode covers:   How Nathan landed a job with Steven Bartlett in just 10 minutes The rollercoaster journey that Nathan has been on in...

Hands up if your screen time massively increased around about March 2020? Yep, I think most of us can say that. Whether it was due to checking the news, wanting to learn something new or just looking for some light-hearted entertainment due to boredom, we’ve all been spending crazy amounts of time on our phones in the past year or so! In this episode, Gaby is joined by Daisy Morris, creator of The...

Do you ever feel like you can’t be put in a box when it comes to your career? Do you have more than one strand to your working life? Can you be identified by a number of descriptors? Then, it’s likely you have a multi-hyphen career. In this episode, Gaby speaks to serial multi-hyphenate Jenny Okolo. Jenny is an occupational therapist by day and by night she’s 1/3 of award-nominated podcast 'She's...

For many of you, you may be thinking why on earth should I be worrying about my pension when I am in my twenties?? And you’d be right, there really is nothing to worry about once you know what you’re doing, you can keep paying in and forget about it! As we’ve mentioned many times on the podcast, financial literacy is something that is often not addressed within the education system, leaving many y...

Have you ever found yourself feeling perfectly ok about your life and then all of a sudden you see something on social media and you start questioning yourself? If the answers yes, you’re not alone. In this episode Gaby speaks to Best-Selling Author and Gen Z and Millennial Guru, Paul Angone. Paul is the creator of AllGroanUp.com which has been read by millions of people across the globe. In his b...

Many of us will start to get more serious in our relationships in our twenties. Every relationship is usually at a different stage but whether you live apart or together, want to buy a house, get married or have kids together, money always has a large part to play. If you’re lucky you might be on the same page with your partner about money, but that’s not always the case for all matters. If you’re...

In this episode Gaby is joined by Millie Gooch founder of The Sober Girl Society, and one of the leading voices pioneering the sobriety movement here in the UK. They caught up ahead of the launch of Millie’s brand new book, The Sober Girl Society Handbook: an empowering guide to living hangover free. Millie is proof that you don’t have to compromise a social life or any of the fun you plan to have...

In the year that none of us could have predicted, Gaby looks back on her Talk Twenties journey and shares her thoughts and feelings for 2021. Listen to Gaby's frank and honest account of her twenties and allow it to inspire you to push through those harder times and create the life you want for yourself.  Mentioned in the episode:  Talk Twenties First Time Buyer Guide - https://talktwent...