30 Something Little Something

The 30s were a rollercoaster — unexpected highs, unprepared lows, and a whole lot of unlearning. In this season finale, we get honest about what still matters (hair, yes; nails, not so much), what's shifted (adventure for the story vs. adventure for the soul), and what a stunning view of the Italian Alps taught about finding peace within. This is goodbye to one era and a warm welcome to the next. 40 Something, Little Something is on its way.

In this episode of 30 Something Little Something, I sit down with Kasey Jennings—personal trainer, health coach, mother, and someone who has played an important role in my own fitness journey.

Kasey and I first connected through the Love Life Retreat community, years before meeting in person. Since then, she has helped me navigate different fitness goals through different seasons of life—from simply staying healthy, to preparing for my wedding, to building a sustainable approach to wellness that fits a busy lifestyle.

Together, we explore what it means to move through your 30s with greater confidence, self-awareness, and appreciation for your health.

In this conversation, we discuss:

The differences between life in your 20s and your 30s

Why fitness becomes less about appearance and more about longevity

Motherhood, identity, and balancing family, work, and self-care

The realities of aging and changing priorities

Perimenopause, women's health, and the importance of strength training

Confidence, authenticity, and becoming comfortable in your own skin

Why many women feel more like themselves in their 30s than ever before

The value of sleep, recovery, and creating sustainable healthy habits

Why your 30s can be one of the most fulfilling decades of your life

Kasey shares her journey from her carefree 20s to building a life centered around family, wellness, and purpose. As she approaches 40, she offers a refreshing perspective on aging—not as something to fear, but as something to embrace with strength, curiosity, and gratitude.

This is an uplifting conversation about health, growth, motherhood, authenticity, and learning to care for yourself in ways that truly support the life you want to live.

🎙️ Guest: Kasey Jennings

💪 Personal Trainer & Health Coach

📍 Instagram: @thebodymindcoachkasey

📍 Facebook: Kasey Marie Jennings

A conversation about strength, self-care, and why getting older can be something to look forward to—not fear. ✨

This podcast is a quick sharing of how 30 something little something began.

n this episode of 30 Something, Little Something, I welcome my first male guest, dear friend, mindfulness teacher, coach, author, and workplace well-being expert Patrick Kozakiewicz

Patrick and I explore what it really means to navigate your 30s from a male perspective—how expectations, relationships, career ambitions, personal growth, and well-being evolve as we move through this transformative decade.

Together, we dive into:

• The difference between life in your 20s and your 30s
• Why success and happiness aren't always the same thing
• Burnout, recovery, and learning to prioritize well-being over constant achievement
• Love, relationships, and finding the right partner later in life
• The pressures men face around being providers and succeeding professionally
• How our past shapes our present and future
• The role of mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional growth
• Why getting older can be something to embrace rather than fear

Patrick shares his personal journey—from feeling on top of the world at 30, to experiencing difficult years of burnout, unhealthy habits, and personal challenges, and ultimately rebuilding a life grounded in health, love, purpose, and authenticity.

This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and deeply reflective, touching on topics that affect all of us regardless of gender: finding meaning, building healthy relationships, understanding ourselves, and creating a life that feels truly aligned.

If you're entering your 30s, moving through them, or simply reflecting on your own journey, this episode offers wisdom, perspective, and practical insights on living with greater intention.

🎙️ Guest: Patrick Kozakiewicz

🧘 Mindfulness Teacher | Coach | Author | Workplace Well-being Expert

📍 Connect with Patrick through his website and social platforms.

A conversation about growth, recovery, love, and the realization that true success isn't built on achievement alone—it starts with well-being.

In the very first guest episode of 30 Something Little Something, I sit down with my dear friend Sabine Abdou—entrepreneur, property investor, founder of Eureka Properties, wife, and mother of two energetic boys.

Together, we take a candid journey through our experiences of entering our 30s, navigating career ambitions, societal expectations, motherhood, relationships, personal growth, and the evolving definition of success. Sabine shares how she left a successful corporate career to build her own real estate business, the lessons she wishes she had learned in her 20s, and why she believes our 30s are less about "getting older" and more about becoming the person we're meant to be.

We talk about:

• The pressure of turning 30 and overcoming societal timelines
• Career growth, entrepreneurship, and financial independence
• Motherhood, identity, and balancing multiple roles
• Why confidence grows with age
• The difference between life in our 20s and our 30s
• Changing priorities, personal evolution, and self-discovery
• Why neither of us would choose to go back to our 20s

This episode is an honest, funny, and heartfelt conversation about embracing change, letting go of expectations, and finding confidence in who you are becoming.

If you've ever wondered whether your best years are behind you or still ahead, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Guest: Sabine Abdou

🏡 Founder, Eureka Properties | Property Investor & Developer

📍 Connect with Sabine on LinkedIn and Instagram (@thepropertynegotiator)

Because your 30s aren't the beginning of getting old—they might just be the beginning of flourishing. ✨

In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on the lessons, adventures, heartbreaks, and breakthroughs that shaped my 30s. From walking away from arranged marriages that didn't feel right, to moving to the UK, pursuing my career, traveling the world, quitting smoking, writing books, falling in love, getting my heart broken, and even trekking to Everest Base Camp—this decade taught me what it means to truly live life on my own terms.

I share how I learned to let go of guilt, reclaim my freedom, follow my passions, and prioritize self-care, while questioning some of life's biggest questions: What is happiness? What is success? What is it all about?

The episode concludes with a reading of my original poem, It's About, which captures the journey from seeking fulfillment through money, love, and recognition to discovering peace, self-love, and authenticity.

A heartfelt conversation about growing into yourself, finding your own path, and embracing the life you truly want to live. 🎙️✨

This is teaser for the upcoming season of my podcast - 30 Something Little Something!

What if your 30s turned out to be your best decade? That's exactly what happened to me, your host Aks, and it didn't see it coming either. From spontaneous Everest treks to moving countries, finding love, and writing books, this is the podcast for anyone navigating their 30s on their own messy, magical terms. Solo episodes, guest conversations, and zero pretending it was all figured out.