In the final episode of season 4, Marina and Nicole discuss how what they did in their twenties does not define who they are today. Closing the circle on this season, we revisit some thoughts from our first episode, Your Early 20s Suck, to share how you grow through your 20s. 

In this episode, Marina talks about Angela Duckworth's book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." Your twenties are all about grit.

In this episode Nicole and Marina talk about the importance of challenge in order to grow. It can be hard to know if your committment to yourself is worth it, let alone if it's working. Both women share some recent wins that have encouraged them to stay the course. Plus, there's some talk of their flop era too. You don't want to miss this episode!

In this episode of The GenTwety Podcast, Nicole discusses the recent passing of her mom and dealing with death and grief as an adult. 

In this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff. The little details add up and here's how and why you can focus on your growth and forward progress.  

In this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about 23 goals to set for a better year. Spoiler alert: this one focuses a lot on prioritizing your health and wellbeing. This episode was inspired by the blog post Nicole wrote: https://gentwenty.com/goals-to-set-in-2023/

In this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about the feeling of never being enough, and how to move forward.

Nicole and Marina talk about the power of letting things go.  Together, the podcast pals share the story behind closing the doors on one of their businesses this year. And how that difficult, albeit correct, decision to let that shit go made space for so much more. In this episode, they also discuss the decision making process and how ending something doesn't mean you failed.   Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Fandemonium Design: Fandemonium Design has a collection of wall art...

In this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about the Taylor Swift song "Anti-Hero" and how in your 20s your insecurities often pave the way for you to feel like you're the problem. 

In this episode Nicole and Marina chat about how stressful holiday gift giving is, and why they think everyone should reassess their holiday shopping plans. No more mass gifting, instead think the gift of time, secret santas, and shopping small, local businesses. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Fandemonium Design: Fandemonium Design has a collection of wall art and prints for the everyday fan, the diehard aficionado, and the lover of unique, hand lettered art. Available in a...

In this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about the consequences of getting in your own way, and how to navigate around them. Stop getting in your own way and let yourself thrive with these tips. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Fandemonium Design: Fandemonium Design has a collection of wall art and prints for the everyday fan, the diehard aficionado, and the lover of unique, hand lettered art. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, check out Fandemonium Design’s print...

In this episode, Nicole and Marina discuss the importance of knowing your own worth both on a financial and personal level. They share their personal experiences and offer advice on how to figure out what's important to you and own your worth. Hint: it has something to do with boundaries... Read the transcript here: https://gentwenty.com/do-you-know-your-worth-and-do-you-own-it/  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Fandemonium Design: Fandemonium Design has a collection of wall art...

In this episode of The GenTwenty Podcast, Nicole and Marina discuss the dark side of manifesting. If we can manifest our success, can we manifest our own failures as well?  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Fandemonium Design: Fandemonium Design has a collection of wall art and prints for the everyday fan, the diehard aficionado, and the lover of unique, hand lettered art. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, check out Fandemonium Design’s print collection today—and...

In this episode of The GenTwenty Podcast, Nicole and Marina discuss an article written by Cassie Holmes from CNBC titled "'Too much free time won't make you happier,' says psychologist-how many hours you really need in a day." Link to the article: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/09/08/too-much-free-time-wont-make-you-happier-says-psychologist-how-many-hours-you-really-need-in-a-day.html Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Fandemonium Design: Fandemonium Design has a collection...

Are you a bookworm like us? If so, here are the 6 tops books we think you should read in your 20s! Shop the book list here: https://gentwenty.com/books-to-read-in-your-20s-podcast/ Blog posts mentioned: https://gentwenty.com/identity-capital/ https://gentwenty.com/51-ways-to-build-identity-capital/   https://gentwenty.com/better-than-before-gretchen-rubin/ 

In this episode, Nicole and Marina discuss the phases of your early 20s, brain development, the secret to your early 20s, and why that period doesn't define the rest of your life.    Find us: www.gentwenty.com www.instagram.com/gentwenty  [email protected] | [email protected] 

Nicole and Marina share their experiences of when friendships end, and how to deal with it when that happens. Thank you to Serena from Get Me Out Of This Job for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Get Me Out of This Job here and follow on Instagram here. Mention GenTwenty and get 10% off your coaching package. Thank you to Fandemonium Design for sponsoring this episode. Find them out on Instagram here! We'd love to hear from you! Email us...

Nicole and Marina chat with Eliana Goldstein, Millennial Success Coach, about how to build a confident career mindset wired for success and manage imposter syndrome. To learn more about Eliana Goldstein head to her website: https://www.elianagoldsteincoaching.com/ Thank you to Serena from Get Me Out Of This Job for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Get Me Out of This Job here and follow on Instagram here. Mention GenTwenty and get 10% off your coaching package. Thank you to...

Nicole and Marina interview GenTwenty Contributor Alumna, Karli DePanfilis, about how leaving your job and trying different things can change your path completely.  Karli now has her own very successful graphic design business working with small, women-owned businesses across the country. But it wasn't always this way! Karli shares how her failures are what lead to her success. To learn more about Karli head to her website or follow her on Instagram. Thank you to Serena from Get Me Out Of...

In this episode of The GenTwenty Podcast, Nicole and Marina talk about their self-love languages and what those look like in real life. Find out your self-love language here. Thank you to Serena from Get Me Out Of This Job for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Get Me Out of This Job here and follow on Instagram here. Mention GenTwenty and get 10% off your coaching package. Thank you to Fandemonium Design for sponsoring this episode. Find them on Instagram here! We'd love to hear...

On this episode of The GenTwenty Podcast, we're interviewing Rosie McCarthy, founder of Badass Careers, who is breaking down exactly what it takes to get seen on LinkedIn and level up your career. We learned so much from Rosie and hope her valuable tips can help you set your LinkedIn up for success! Find Rosie on LinkedIn, Instagram, and on her website. Thank you to Serena from Get Me Out Of This Job for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Get Me Out of This Job here and follow...

Nicole and Marina talk to Danielle Ryan, a registered Yoga teacher and mindset coach from Ontario Canada. Danielle is a multi-passionate twenty-something whose mission in life is to help to improve the lives of millennial women everywhere through the workings of the mind, body, and soul. She has created space for people to confront the stress & anxiety of day-to-day life in order to foster the confidence they need to build a life they love. You can find Danielle on Instagram here...

Nicole and Marina talk to author Michelle Douglas, author of Don't Wear Shoes You Can't Walk In: A Field Guide For Your Twenties, about the most important lessons she learned in her 20s, regrests and mistakes, and what she'll miss about her 20s. Thank you to Serena from Get Me Out Of This Job for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Get Me Out of This Job here and follow on Instagram here. Mention GenTwenty and get 10% off your coaching package. Thank you to Marina Crouse Writes for...

In this episode of The GenTwenty Podcast, Nicole and Marina discuss what it means to be a people pleaser, how that plays out in our relationships, and what we can do to overcome our people pleasing tendencies. Thank you to Serena from Get Me Out Of This Job for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about Get Me Out of This Job here and follow on Instagram here. Mention GenTwenty and get 10% off your coaching package. Thank you to Make Room by Monica for sponsoring this episode! Monica is a...