In Your Twentys

Are you thinking of pursuing what you really want to do in life? You could be torn between staying in your current stable status to risking a passion that could either make or break you. Nick Ercolano (@nickercolano), the creator of BDGE Media Inc., will join us, Tinah and Stevie, to discuss the ways we could build a life towards our passion!

Nick started to make content about a topic he really loves which answers the question of how fantasy football work. It did not start easily for him because like most people he grinds to work that, later on, produces success. Hop on as we discover what mindset and steps could lead us to live a life doing what we love! Plus you'll hear about fantasy football explained!

Episode Highlights:

Be strong about leaving things you don't like

The story behind Nick's BDGE

Vlogging over blogging

Leaving work for passion

Moving into Brooklyn for a more creative environment

Do not leave work without momentum

Be subjective in achieving your passion

Tinah's realization of saving money if stayed with her parents

Nick's moments of still having self-doubt

The quicker they go up the quicker they will fall

TikTok's viral video as recognition

High-quality output on YouTube

Different kinds of celebrating successes

The business name formulation with a college game victory shout

Dave Portnoy as inspiration for modern media

Not being trapped by the number of views and being a caricature of self

Fantasy over Superbowl

Fantasy football explained for beginners

Structured and organized information about sports

Fantasy is difficult to predict

Having fun and relatable energy

Nick's personal pick of players in fantasy and Superbowl

Women in fantasy leagues

Talking about being a fan moments

The success level mirrors being known publicly

Making content that gives an introvert vibes

Nick's relationship status

What to say in a DM

Different people sliding into their DMs

Helping other content creators to be happy in what they do

Posting NYC content is one of his passions

Seeing self living in New York for a very long time

NYC rent equals land in Nebraska

Tinah's and Stevie's preferred environment

Living on the ground floor

To connect with Nick:

Follow him on Instagram: @nickercolano

Watch him on TikTok: @nickercolano_

Subscribe to his channel: BDGE Media

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

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Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

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Do you and your friends start to have different timelines in life? This situation cannot be avoided as life’s continuously changing, so we are here to share our thoughts and experience on these situations.

We, Tinah and Stevie, will talk about our experiences and how we deal with having different timelines with friends. In this episode, we will list the scenarios of how time and effort are essential to a strong comradeship between you and your friends and how to plan and approach life's unexpected turns. Listen as we tackle our standards on friendships and relationships.

Episode Highlights:

Various visions and paths of life between you and your friends

Putting effort into friendships to work

Tinah having career burnout

Soft girl approach to life

Life planned at 17 vs now

Not putting age and time into plans

No control over major life levels

Anxiety about reorganizing and replanning timelines

Dating based on compatibility not on future marriage

Adjusting to a best friend having a serious love life

Being in a relationship is not an excuse to leave friendships

Scheduling calendar dates with friends

Heartbroken about drifting friendships

VIP and General Admission friends

Changing the list to consider bridesmaids, aunties, and uncles

Stevie's current priorities

Enjoying the 20s

Tinah's detailed future goals

Getting a family car

Having a passionate life partner

Introducing someone to your friends

Knowing if you are being talked about by your romantic interest

Advice on coping with change in your life

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

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Wondering what to do or what hobbies you can create for the year 2023? Good news! Because here, we will share some of our go-to activities to unwind with life.

We, Tinah and Stevie, will talk about our opinions on building and embracing hobbies in your twentys. In this episode, we will begin by sharing our updates regarding our relationships, then what leisure activities you can do during this time. Stick around as we discuss our thoughts on the value of having hobbies and everything in between.

Episode Highlights:

January’s vibe

Tinah managing her alcohol intake

Stevie’s update on her relationship

Stevie’s connection with Nora

Tinah’s update and perspective on her relationship

Tinah’s transition to the 25 range

Stevie going back to her musical roots

Tinah and Stevie’s preference: text, call, or e-mail

Stevie and Tinah’s insight regarding traveling

How identifying hobbies can be intimidating

Stevie’s athletic background

Tinah not being a fan of stretching

Stevie and Tinah’s opinion about “in 21 days you can make something a habit”

Tinah wakes up at 5 am every February

Being more productive in the morning

Trying not to work after 6 pm

Tinah’s therapist's advice

Tinah not going back to baseball or softball

Stevie wants to do more outdoor activities

Enjoy being tipsy, not drunk

Stevie having fun being more active

Tips on figuring out what hobbies suit a person

No longer staring into the abyss with having hobbies

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New episodes are every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

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Are you still figuring out what you’ll do on a date for the year 2023? Well, lucky for you because here, we will share our realizations and things to consider before entering a relationship.

We, Tinah and Stevie, will discuss our insights regarding dating during the new year. In this episode, we will begin by sharing our dating experiences up to what-to-dos on first dates. Stay tuned as we talk about our opinions on meeting new people in the cold months of January and February.

Episode Highlights:

Stevie’s jingle for Tinah

Hard to date on cold months

Williamsburg being the new NYC

Pickleball date is a new thing

Tinah’s dating experience with a guy from the Whiskey Festival

Normalizing being active on dates

Opinions regarding PDA at the start

Examples of over PDA

Tinah and Stevie’s kind of hand holder

Tinah being picky with physical touch

Telling about their podcast on dates

Stevie and Tinah’s views in talking about work on a date

Being not passionate on your job is a red flag

Questions to avoid or must ask on a first date

Talking about family on dates

Quicker to date during January

Tinah’s roommates

Stevie not disclosing her being home alone

Tinah and Stevie overstaying their welcome

Preference on going to someone or someone coming to you

Tinah and Stevie’s hate for guys leaving without a care

Dating in cold weather is rough

Being in control on dates

Not wasting time on something you are not certain of

Consent is a turn on

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

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In welcoming the new year, resolutions are not new to us. Do you already have your list of goals for 2023? Well, we will share ours and will also hype you to look forward and manifest great things!

We, Tinah and Stevie, will tell you our manifestations for this podcast, ourselves, and everyone. In this episode, we will encourage you to take time to appreciate your small wins and be pumped to work on your goals! Join us as we manifest a good year starting with a plan, appreciation, and conversations to open up about small to big things!

Episode Highlights:

Desire to have helpful guests

Having exciting plans for the year 2023

To host a live show

Stevie's wanting to have more writing jobs and start a book

Tinah's goal is to do red carpet things and learn more about the entertainment industry

Knowing that things you want take time

People in their 20s being in a rush

Having the time to have a break and reflect

Celebrating small wins with friends

Gift-giving as showing appreciation

Stevie's to connect with more people

Tinah's need to learn how to say no

Relationship status this year 2023

Being open to older men to date

What is therapy and how is it not only about traumas

Online application to find a good therapy

2023 is about starting conversations

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

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Are you enjoying the last month of the year? We are filled with activities like dating, gift-giving, and gatherings. All of these will be shared as we discuss our own holiday experiences!

We, Tinah and Stevie, will narrate our moments from Thanksgiving until New Year's. In this episode, we will begin with discussing dating experiences up to planning what to give to your family and friends. Listen as we talk about our holiday memories and considerations to have a fun celebration!

Episode Highlights:

Going out on dates frequently and going to a singles event

Being gassy when nervous on dates

Tinah's and Stevie's recording podcast schedule

Stevie's jam-packed month

Stevie's forgetting names and Tinah's giving nicknames

Sparknotes in taking date details

Movies to watch during holidays

House swap online

Movie player VS Online technology

Chris Brown's With You era

Issues on gift-giving

Surprising gifts VS revealing personal choices

Giving specific choices to men or dads

No need to buy everyone presents

Physical gifts VS time and memories

Preparation for New Year's Eve

Phone calls and texts to greet Happy New Year

Tinah's and her best friend's memorable New Year celebration

Stevie's therapy journey

Tinah's worst in-and-out relationship

Relearning work and life after being in a pandemic

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

PSSSSSTTT. If you liked the episode, please tell your friends / follow / rate/review - I'd love to hear your thoughts! xx

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Starting from school, we are constantly asked about what we want when we grow up. Did you achieve what you answered? We will talk about the journey we face that brought us now in our careers!

We, Tinah and Stevie, will share our experiences about our professions. In this episode, we will start with what we considered to pursue when we were young and what we do now. Join us as we reminisce on the memories and discuss tips on our career journey!

Episode Highlights:

Stevie's and Tinah's minimum number of drinks

Tinah's thinking deep convos on the first date is a red flag

Knowing the pay range when you apply

Talking about on dates or friend conversations

Sticking around companies that treat you well

Stevie's journey from wanting biology to hating it

Stevie's and Tinah's childhood physical accidents

Stevie's and Tinah's childhood dream careers

Shifting from fashion to writing

Product of fangirling and stanning on Twitter on Tinah's present career

Putting your heart into the passion

Benefits of cold emails

The courage to come up to you and start reconnecting is admirable

Getting one person from many no-replies

Easy access brought by Popl

Tinah's and Stevie's short professional introduction

Making your introduction personal to make them remember you

What would they think about me in my resume

It is okay to be still learning

When asked for your salary, say what you deserve

Be open to negotiations and discussions

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

PSSSSSTTT. If you liked the episode, please tell your friends / follow / rate/review - I'd love to hear your thoughts! xx

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Turning the wrong way leads you super far from where you want to go. Just like this, misconception separates people and creates a great distance. As they are a part of us, we don't want that to happen, right? This episode will allow us to break into the comforts and discuss misconceptions!

We, Tinah and Stevie, have our own topics regarding misconceptions. We will discuss relatable issues that need to be addressed from both different and same gender! Let's face these matters and join us in this episode!

Episode Highlights:

Tiktok for you pages about tampons

Guys have no ideas how long tampon lasts

Importance of Sex Education

Stevie grew up in a conservative town

Tinah's not talking about sensitive topics with parents

Sharing details of sex life with girlfriends

What do men talk about

Putting trash can in a bathroom

Struggling to throw tampons when there's no trash can in the bathroom

Different shapes or types of pads for tongs

Ask for things when staying the night

Do men know they shed hair

New home concepts that surprise men

Disagreements with men regarding stuff or noise

Little spots uncleaned in a bathroom when living with men

Preferring toilet lit down or up

Preparing a small pouch when going into someone's house

Different condoms that fit every size

Where to put condoms

Splitting expenses on dates

Misconceptions between the same gender

Figuring out how to solve misconceptions

Educating through tam-talk

Tips on how to talk about uncomfortable things

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

PSSSSSTTT. If you liked the episode, please tell your friends / follow / rate/review - I'd love to hear your thoughts! xx

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We are now in the cuffing season! Do you have any plans during this time? Well, as we have our schedule to enjoy the holidays, we look for someone to share it with. These moments will be brought up as we discuss our perspectives and experiences during the cuffing season!

We, Tinah and Stevie, have plenty of stories to tell during the cuffing season. We also have opinions about how and why people do some extended actions just to have someone during this period. Tips and suggestions will also be on the table to enjoy the holiday, even with or without someone to be cuffed. This episode is served, and we are just waiting for you to be with us!

Episode Highlights:

Stevie going to a Dayglow concert

Stevie meets a guy who doesn't remember her name

Guys not giving up despite multiple takedowns

Cuffing season VS Bluffing season

People pretending to be someone else to flirt

Stevie as a slow dater

Tinah's experience with a guy seeing many other people

Someone not being ready after a long-term relationship

When do you discuss your type in a date

Dating like a business meeting

Enjoying single holiday cheer

Tinah's meeting a guy in a laser tag

Throwing shit as a flirt mechanism

Being turned off by younger men

Not dating someone you know and ran into

Heavy disagreement about cuffing season

Tina's hiding baby Yoda or keeping it away from visitors

What season would you rather be cuffed

Stevie's travel preferences

Why should we not rush getting into a relationship

What can you do other than cuffing during the holidays

Why cuffing season is a flop era

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

PSSSSSTTT. If you liked the episode, please tell your friends / follow / rate/review - I'd love to hear your thoughts! xx

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Tight schedules are coming as Thanksgiving arrives. We may be attending a party or busy with preparations; either way, this season is one to savor! These crazy and fun memories will be remembered in today's episode!

We, Tinah and Stevie, have our takes on Thanksgiving moments. We will talk about how we prepare for or celebrate the holiday. We are excited to share our thoughts about different friend groups and how to prioritize oneself at the top. Be fulfilled with our stories, and join us in this episode!

Episode Highlights:

Stevie's pronunciation of the word "garage"

Stevie's preparation to host Thanksgiving

Buying at Citarella on Thanksgiving

British Thanksgiving recipes and spreads

Tinah's family rotation of hosting holidays

Celebrating Thanksgiving with a big family

Black Friday is not that deep and does not waste time waiting in line

Different starting times for Thanksgiving

Friends Thanksgiving Episode

Prioritizing self and being able to say No

Levels of Friendship

The intimacy of small friend groups

Dressing up for Thanksgiving

Different friend group invitations to Thanksgiving

Bonding moments with friends before the year ends

Things Tinah and Stevie are thankful for

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New episodes every Wednesday!

To stay up to date on the podcast you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys

Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat?

Shoot an email to [email protected]

Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo

Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee

PSSSSSTTT. If you liked the episode, please tell your friends / follow / rate/review - I'd love to hear your thoughts! xx

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