Remember how in college the biggest travel-related decision you had to make was whether you went to Panama City or the Bahamas for Spring Break? Well, things look a little different as an adult. With limited PTO, friends on a variety of working schedules and different financial constraints, vacationing in post-grad can be a whole new ball game. 

We're not suggesting vacations become tame, dull trips to your grandma's timeshare (though that's encouraged if desired), but rather experiences that leave you feeling refreshed & rejuvenated...not just exhausted and shaky. Check out this episode to hear Laura & Jess's take on post-grad travel! 

We've all been there. Scrolling through Instagram & leaving feeling crappy after seeing some chick's bikini pic. Opening up LinkedIn only to feel a wave of jealousy from everyone's high-paying jobs where they're "making an impact". Checking out Snapchat and feeling envious of everyone's fun weekend plans. 

Comparison can be especially potent in post-grad as you're finding your footing in the real world. Check out this episode to hear Jess & Laura recount their struggles with comparison and share some advice on how to overcome it!

Coming out of college with a significant other? This episode is for you! Jess & Laura dive into some of the challenges you may experience transitioning your relationship from college to the "real world", as well as some of the social pressures around being single in your twenties. 

Are you walking across that stage with a relationship status of 'Single'? Yeah, you and half of the other post-grads out there (that stat is not fact checked). Being single in post-grad can be exciting and a great opportunity to fully focus on YOU. 

Laura & Jess discuss the benefits of being single as a young adult and some of the mindset shifts we societally should have around being single. After all, being single is way more fun than being in a crappy relationship. 

A big transition from being in college to being an adult is the MONEY. It's likely that the paycheck you'll start earning as a full-time employee is a lot larger than those part-time gigs you had in college. It can be tempting to take that fat paycheck (okay, not always fat) straight to the bars and the mall. This round on me, friends! But Laura and Jess would advise otherwise. 

In this episode, Laura & Jess discuss some advice they would give to recent grads around money and share some money-saving tips. As stated in the episode, neither hosts are financial experts, but rather a kick-in-the-butt to get your finances on track. 

Friendships in early adulthood can get complicated. Whether you're in a position where you're looking to make new friends or dynamics with your existing friends are shifting, things can feel off. 

In this episode, Jess and Laura discuss some of the changes they experienced with their friendships after college & have an open conversation about things that need to be normalized. They also share some tips around how to make new friends as an adult (the hashtag #nonewfriends needs to be cancelled). 

The first (and possibly hardest) decision you'll have to make out of college is where to live. Do you move to a new city or reside in a familiar one? Do you live with 1 roommate or 4? Do you prioritize cheap rent or nice amenities? Also, WHO do you live with?! 

Determining your living situation after college can be one of the most important decisions you make early on--and often one that's done in haste. Just like the temptation to accept the first job offer, it can be tempting to live wherever seems easiest at the time. In this episode, Jess & Laura cover how to determine where to live, who to live with, and some things to keep in mind throughout this process. 

Working after college is...different to say the least. The days of flexible schedules with plenty of free time are traded for designated days full of work. Responsibilities shift from doing things for yourself to doing things for an employer. The pressure is on. 

In this episode, Jess and Laura share their main "dos and don'ts" for your first job. Hot tip: don't bring hard boiled eggs to the office if you want friends. 

We get it. It's tempting to order takeout for every meal. And run on 4 hours of sleep. And introduce yourself at a bar with your sorority (go Kappas!). But there are just some things that are better left in your past. 

In this episode, Laura and Jess share twenty things you should *consider* stopping in your early phases of adulthood. This is where the "tough love" portion of the podcast comes in to play...but it's coming from a good place, we promise.