20 Sum Things

20 Sum Things

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20 Sum Things episodes

  • Episode 10: Fame
    Fame is intoxicating, terrifying, and for some people, inevitable. In this episode, Felly and I talk about the allure of being known, why so many of us in our 20s chase recognition even when we say we don't, and what's actually waiting on the other side of the spotlight. We also discuss the loneliness behind the limelight, the cost of being seen, and whether any of it is worth what it takes to get there.
    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 9: Drugs
    Drug use has long been woven into youth culture, but in your 20s, the line between exploration, escape, and habit often starts to blur. In this episode, Tee and I get into one of the most talked about and least honestly discussed topics of our generation without the moral panic and without the sugarcoating. From casual highs to serious consequences, from personal experiences to societal perceptions, we’re unpacking the reality behind the substances that shape (and complicate) so many lives.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 8: Success
    Success is often presented as something clear and measurable, but it rarely feels that way in practice. In this episode, I reflect on expectations, comparison, and the pressure to meet timelines that may not even belong to you. From redefining traditional ideas of success to navigating personal goals and societal pressures in your 20s, I unpack what it truly means to 'make it', and whether or not the destination is ever as satisfying as the journey
    56 min
  • Episode 7: Travel
    Travel has a way of disrupting your routine and, in doing so, revealing parts of yourself you might not notice otherwise. Sometimes clarity shows up when you are no longer in the same place, so in this episode, Knas and I reflect on movement, distance, and what it means to step outside of what's familiar. From dream destinations to the kind of life-changing experiences that you can only have in transit, we unpack what it really means to explore the world in your 20s.
    31 min
  • Episode 6: Fashion
    The way we present ourselves is rarely just about appearance. In this episode, Felly and I talk about trends, personal style, and what it actually means to dress like yourself in a world that's constantly telling you what to wear and who to be in your 20s. We also reflect on trends, self-expression, and the process of figuring out what feels like you, even when that identity's constantly changing.
    1 hr
  • Episode 5: Money
    Money often determines what feels possible, what feels out of reach, and how we navigate the world. In this episode, Zoe and I talk about the pressure to keep up, the desire to enjoy life, and the reality of trying to balance both in our 20s. We also discuss budgeting, financial literacy and how to build a life you actually want without completely losing your mind or your standards.
    52 min
  • Episode 4: Trauma
    Trauma has a way of shaping how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. As we move through our 20s, those patterns become harder to ignore. In this episode, I reflect on what it means to carry difficult experiences and how those experiences continue to show up in the present. It's not a conversation meant to resolve everything, but an invitation to process and understand all we've been through so we can find meaning in the aftermath of life’s hardest moments.
    59 min
  • Episode 3: Mental Health
    Mental health is something we learn to navigate, often without the language to fully express it. In this episode, Imani joins me for a conversation about the stigma that keeps people silent, the myths that make asking for help feel like weakness, and why therapy is not just for people in crisis. We also unpack mindfulness, what it actually means, and how paying attention to your own mind might be the most radical thing you can do in your 20s.
    37 min
  • Episode 2: Mortality
    In this episode I open up about something most of us feel in our 20s but rarely say out loud: the fear of running out of time. The anxiety of not becoming who you're supposed to be fast enough. The pressure to make your life mean something before it all ends. It's an intimate conversation about what happens when you sit with those fears instead of running from them, and what you find when you actually do.
    50 min
  • Episode 1: Dating
    In our very first episode recorded back in 2021, Knas and I sit down to talk through relationships and dating, and everything that comes with it. In your 20s, dating often feels like trying to understand yourself through other people. We talk through the patterns we fall into, the versions of ourselves we perform, and the disconnect between what we say we want and what we actually choose.
    30 min

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No one has it all figured out in their 20s, so let’s talk about it. 20 Sum Things is my space to explore the highs, the lows, and everything that comes with being a modern-day 20-something. Across 20…