The Roaring 20s

Roaring 20s Life Update + Wheel of Life

When life throws curveballs at you, you put things on hold (like this podcast) and get through 'em. That's what Annie and Elijah did, which is why we took a break to focus on career, school, and getting back into the groove post-Covid. But, we're back with some biggg life updates and we dive into the ~wheel of life~, a visualization tool that can be used to understand how areas in your life are currently balanced. Come reflect with us as we talk through the eight slices of the wheel of life pie -- business/career, finances, health, family & friends, romance, personal development, fun and recreation, and contribution to society. Boo-yah!

Figuring Out How to Bounce Back Post-COVID (Hot Girl Summer)

Hot girl summer is here and we’re READY! Aside from developing an aux-worthy Spotify playlist, co-hosts Elijah Z and Annie Kay share tips on what they learned from COVID that they’ll take with them into hot girl summer, like slowing down, self-care and letting go of the need to control everything. And while nobody knows for sure what post-COVID life will look like, we share some research from experts on both sides of the spectrum. One side says post-COVID will be similar to the Roaring 20s (1920s) in the sense that we can harness the power of community to continue grassroots activism efforts, and the other saying that post-COVID life will be different from the Roaring 20s psychologically—there was much more loss among young people, which led to more wildness. So, whatever happens, let’s bounce back with compassion for those who may be feeling anxiety or experienced loss, appreciation for some inevitable awkward convos and a whole lot of dancing and hugging!

Figuring Out How to Unlearn

You may have gotten some negative sh*t passed down to you. Let’s chat about how to put the brakes on and make a U-turn to break down the origins of our thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, feelings, and biases. Elijah Z and Annie Kay get vulnerable in talking about how they got to rewrite and reframe their stories, specifically when it came down to things family members said and did. They intro the episode by talking about Tara Westover’s memoir, “Educated,” a powerful story of unlearning to ultimately enlarge one’s worldview. The good news - unlearning helps lead you to your most authentic self and ~thrive~ in a world that loves putting pressure on you in so many ways. But how does this journey of unlearning look like for the individual? Unpacking “why” our beliefs are the way they are, understanding the power of confirmation bias, and embracing open-mindedness, among other things. Tune in and get ready to UN-learn and navigate ambiguity with two twenty-somethings.

Figuring Out Goal Setting

What does it mean to be intrinsically motivated? (Hint: It's figuring out what lights up the fire in your soul, and going after it). In this episode, we talk about #goals. AKA thriving and becoming the best versions of ourselves by doing some goal setting. But, where do you even begin? Elijah Z and Annie Kay talk about the importance of basing your goals off of your values, aligning with what you love, writing down or verbalizing your goals to others, and defining what success means for you. They also discuss different things that motivate them to reach their own goals. These include Ariana Grande, cheesy motivational videos, and listening to other people's stories of success. So how do you get motivated? Tune in and join us on our conversation of talking through how goal setting sets us youngins up for success. Go make that vision board, girl!

Figuring Out How to Build Rapport

Our first guest speaker, Ilana, speaks on how to attune with someone and build rapport quickly, even with someone you've only just met. As a property manager who rents to many young professionals in the LA area, she discusses a crucial skill that she sees missing from people in their young 20s—really listening and giving someone undivided attention. Sure, the pandemic is partly to blame for our social awkwardness, but is there more to it than that? Are communities actually shrinking, even as our social networks expand? Elijah Z, Annie Kay and Ilana discuss social intelligence, building on established relationships, and connecting with just about anyone with a bit of conversation and curiosity. Tune in, friend!