In Your Twentys

I am extremely happy and excited as I am joined by my two gal pals, Hannah Adams (@hannahnicoleadams) and Emily Aleece Burton (@emilyaleece) from the “The Gal’s Guide Podcast.” We are chatting about their rivalry, friendship, dating, relationship experience, and more!

After fighting for a certain role for the spring musical audition in high school, Hannah and Emily turn their rivalry into friendship. They have been best friends for most of their twenties, supporting each other from the pain of heartbreak to celebrating love and enjoying life.

The Gal’s Guide is a millennial woman’s guide for dating and relationships, finding yourself, and navigating through all the bad decisions you will most certainly make.

Episode Breakdown:

12 years of friendship in the making

Fighting for the role of Belle

Hannah’s engagement and Emily’s dating stories

Dating app in LA

Setting intentions on relationships.

Love bombing and future faking

Recycling exes

Disney castle proposal

Ex-boyfriend’s email on the Gal’s Guide podcast

The film Emily wrote and directed

How to block toxic romance

Pairing negative memory with a positive

Healing the breakup wounds

Looking back to old memories

The whistle tone

To connect with and follow Hannah and Emily, head over to:

Gal’s Guide Podcast

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gals-guide/id1481145846?uo=4

Website: https://thegalsguidepod.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegalsguidepod/

Hannah Adams

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicoleadams/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahnadams

Emily Aleece Burton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyaleece/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyaleece

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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]

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

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We reach the 100th episode of In Your Twentys!

Today on the show, I am virtually sitting down AGAIN with the first-ever guest I had on the pod, my best friend, Joey Ucci (@joeyucci on IG), to chat about the journey of this podcast, the challenges, learnings, and my plans for the show and myself.

This is so exciting and nerve-racking because instead of me interviewing Joey, now it’s the other way around. He prepared and gathered some fun and deep questions from our pod friends and Sunday Scaries on Instagram to ask me! This conversation brings back memories, and I am so thrilled to share them with you!

Episode Breakdown:

Dream guest for upcoming episodes

Top three learnings after the 100th episode

Biggest challenges while doing the podcast

Flashback on the Snapchat days

How to keep motivated and consistent

The power of social sharing of episode

My best guests on career, life, and dating

Older sibling advice episode

Be part of a podcast network

Possibilities for an additional host

Brand expansion

Podcast as my starting point

Personal plans for the next 5 to 10 years

Balancing work, life, and podcast

Themes and things people wish they knew in their twenties

To connect with and follow Joey, head over to:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyucci/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeyucci

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephucci/

Newsletter: https://www.tiktok.com/@mediaholic.news

Links Mentioned:

Zane Lowe’s Interview with Harry Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L4m5ZMzf3A

Not Skinny But Not Fat Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-skinny-but-not-fat/id1444559244

Seeing Other People, Ilana Dunn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeing-other-people/id1505618760

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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]

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

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Today is a special treat and a good one as I am joined by Natalie Mcmillan (@nataliemcm), an artist, creator, and one of the hosts of Am I Doing This Right (@amidoingthisrightpod).

We are chatting about Natalie’s journey of leaning more into her passions and turning it into a profitable business as well as how she and her friend, Corinne, started the podcast.

Am I Doing This Right? is not your typical “how-to” podcast as Corinne and Natalie aren’t experts - in fact, they’re far from it. They’re just two best friends with 26 years of life experience, who know firsthand how hard it is to navigate life’s biggest milestones and a whole lot of questions about today’s rapidly changing world.

Episode Breakdown:

Everyone is faking it

Ways of how to spot a bullsh*tter

'Bullsh*t The Gameshow' on Netflix

Natalie's childhood

How do NY and LA differ and how are they similar

Bay Area rappers, E-40, and G Eazy

How the podcast Am I Doing This Right started

Salary raise

Her jewelry line and lifestyle brand

Parents as the great support system

Being pigeon, holding yourself into one niche, isn't good for career longevity

How to politely tell people to mind their own business without burning a bridge

Tracee Ellis Ross's words  “My life is mine.”

Getting started on your business is a big learning process

Advice for those leaning more toward their passions and making a living out of it

Connect with Natalie on her socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliemcm/

Jewelry and Lifestyle Brand: https://www.instagram.com/SHOPNATALIEMCMILLAN/

Podcast: https://am-i-doing-this-right.captivate.fm/

Check out Natalie’s shop with the discount code TINAWITHANH20

Shop: https://www.natalie-mcmillan.com

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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]

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

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Today, I’m sitting down with the hosts of the Black Genzennials Podcast, Jillian Newton (@jilliannewton) and Stephanie Arrington-Polk (@steph.tayo). To chat about friendship, black experiences, and hair!

We are about to hear the story of two black college girls trying to navigate the white spaces and form authentic friendships. This conversation is literally so fun, and I am so thrilled to share it with you!

Episode Breakdown:

Having a smaller circle of friends as you get older

Meeting new people and friends

Unfollowing people on social media

Keeping a distance from people that drain you

Setting boundaries for yourself

The unspoken bond of friendship

Secrets underneath the wig

Podcasting as a pandemic hobby

Jill and Steph’s relationship status

Using a career as an excuse to avoid a relationship

Dating experiences with white and black guys

Choosing the right partner as a black woman

Horror and funny hair stories

Opening up conversation with white guy

Accepting people for who they are

To connect with and follow Jillian and Stephanie, head over to:

Jillian Newton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliannewton/

Stephanie Arrington-Polk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steph.tayo/

Black Genzennials Podcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgenzennials/

Show links: https://linktr.ee/BlackGenzennials

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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]

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

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Today on the show, I am joined by Bran Flakezz (@bran_flakezz on IG), the king of Philadelphia in terms of going out, and having a good time. We are chatting about his TikTok journey, getting into content creation, and more!

Bran is a popular influencer and Philly TikToker (@bran__flakezz). He does a fantastic job in making his TikToks relatable. They are also incredible and full of entertainment. He makes content about weekend updates, going out, and the importance of balance in one’s lifestyle.

Episode Breakdown:

Bran’s TikTok journey

Social media milestones

Pursuing content creation full time

Being intentional in finding the people you surround yourself with

Not feeling guilty for having fun

Embracing the unknown and being spontaneous

Your big age phrase

Summer House episode

A perfect balance of ‘we'll be there for you and we'll party with you’ kind of friends

Being more cautious of who you put around you as you grow

Protecting your piece

Not wanting to be like most people

Finding the balance to live your day-to-day life and things that bring happiness

The keys to a successful night out

Bran’s Philly playlist, weekend recap playlist

To connect with and follow Bran, head over to:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bran_flakezz/?hl=en

TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@bran__flakezz?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=6998552420762651909

Philly weekend recap playlist: https://www.tiktok.com/@bran__flakezz/video/7090707138909179182?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=en

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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]

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

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Today on the show, our guest hailing from Houston, TX, Stephanie Joplin (@stephaniejoplin on IG). She is sharing with us how to create genuine connections, face wounds, and spend time and money on rich life experiences.

After using social media as a side hustle since 2012, she became a full-time digital content creator and marketing specialist. Stephanie also boasts incredible expertise in journalism, high fashion, and wellness. She is also the host of The Luxury Dropout Podcast (@theluxurydropout on IG).

The Luxury Dropout Podcast covers everything lifestyle-related, including discussions on wellness, beauty, and fitness, and relatable conversations about relationships, passion, and sex. The Luxury Dropout Podcast is informative, empowering, and life-changing.

Episode Breakdown:

Celebrating small wins like showing up

Social media keeps you accountable

Doing things when you are most creative and motivated

Early birds and night owls

Millennial age bracket and view on success

Fake it til you make it, the courage to try, suck and improve

The Luxury Dropout Podcast, a labor of love

The value of being rich was never in material possessions

Peer pressure in looking best and having nice things

Gift giving as a love language with attached expectations

Handwritten cards, poetry, and flowers, an old lost art

Manifestation lists

Nine Perfect Strangers, wounds characterization

Trauma and soul-searching journey

Divine timing and embracing faith over fear

Connect with Stephanie on her socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniejoplin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniejoplinllc

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/stephaniejoplin

Website: https://stephaniejoplin.com/

Support The Luxury Dropout Podcast:

https://linktr.ee/theluxurydropout

For resources of understanding on topics, Stephanie talked about, head over to:

Hulu:  Nine Perfect Strangers

Podcast:  This Spiritual Fix

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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]

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

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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Today, I am joined by my friend, JP Calcitrai (@jpuhhhh on IG) to talk about further studies applications, research, funding, culture wars, and more!

We are about to dip our toes into the unknown but that’s one of the main reasons why we have this podcast - to have these conversations that we might not know the most about.

JP is a Graduate Student at the University of California, Davis, studying animal behavior and computational social science. He is interested in the evolution of sociality, particularly cooperative behavior.

Episode Breakdown:

Journey to the path less traveled, a different development from traditional path takers

Masters and Doctorate application difference

Ph.D. funding, making people invest in your research

How science affects contemporary society

Any topic of interest always has a field of research

Misconception about the scientific method

Money and culture wars in your twentys, a Behavioral Ecology Graduate Student's perspective

Dichotomy explained

Simple and complex systems

Nature versus Nurture

Thrifty genes and the Gene–culture coevolution

Biology, culture, and environment, in constant interplay

JP’s surprising discoveries in all his learning!

To learn more and connect with JP, head over to

Instagram: @jpuhhhh.

Learn more about this topic with JP’s two recommended pieces of content:

Thinking in Systems: International Bestseller Paperback – Illustrated, December 3, 2008, by Donella H. Meadows

Lecture Collection | Human Behavioral Biology with Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky

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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]

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

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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Today on the show is the incredible host of To Date or Not Podcast, social media director, and NASM certified spin instructor - Mariya Spektor (@mariyeah on IG).

I did an episode on situationships on her show and now I'm so hyped to have her in the IYT podcast as she shares her dating journey, the podcast, and current relationship status!

To Date Or Not Podcast is a safe space for all things in the shit show we call 21st-century dating, from sex, trauma, dating stories, marriage, divorce, to everything in between, there are no bounds.

Episode Breakdown:

Learning from uncomfortable situations

Not burning bridges

The 20s is the most experimental platform decade you have

Creating the passion project, To Date Or Not Podcast

Endless ways of making friends, sliding DMs

Having truthful conversations with oneself to face insecurities

A different perspective from someone outside your circle

Celebrating your wins

Early and mid 20s relationships vs. current relationship

Standards and everyone has a past perspective

Trauma, what people are going through behind closed doors

Moving in with a significant other

Communicating and knowing your person

Respecting boundaries in relationships

Brad & Mariya, tying the knot

To learn more and connect with Mariya, head over to

Instagram: @mariyeah

To learn more about the To Date Or Not Podcast, head over to:

Instagram: @todateornotpodcast

Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-date-or-not/id1542794133

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FBcSAivkmuwBS3xY1C8X6

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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]

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

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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Today, I am sitting down with Nigel Roxbury (@nigelroxbury) to chat about dating rules, content creation, his music, and upcoming new tunes.

I never knew so much about New York until I discovered him on TikTok.

Episode Breakdown:

February versus March Pisces

Liquid love phenomenon, not getting drunk on dates

Boldness in texting

Rules on dating

The NYC adventure and culture

What Nigel loves about NYC

Ick lists, videos, and red flags

Take on IG bios for those who aren’t living in New York

Embracing the uncomfortableness and chaos of the city

Do things for the story

Growth and changes after 1st TikTok video

The Nigel Roxbury music and upcoming new tunes

Name plot twist, revealing Chris Murch (@_chrismurch on Twitter)

Finding balance in creating content and creating music

Knowing when you are burnout and taking a step back to relax

To know more about NYC and Nigel’s music, follow his socials:

TikTok:  @nigelroxbury

Twitter:  @_chrismurch

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IklXFKxseZ7QmNZMYX9u2?si=M0HmuC8bSBiagQU3texiZQ&nd=1

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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]

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

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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Today, I am joined by Alex Weitzman (@alexsweitzman on IG) to talk about the dating hierarchy and swipe culture that she shares on TikTok (@alexweitzman) and other dating tips. She is a CEO and a Pentalingual who speaks Hebrew, English, French, Spanish, and German!

Alex did a lot of research on dating apps and is now working on her own -  Amori. Amori (@amori.app on IG) is an audio chat for meaningful connections.

Episode Breakdown:

Alex’s journey in apps building

Swipe culture in online dating

The dating pyramid

Categories of levels of attractiveness for each gender

Finding someone attractive is subjective

Take on bios and photos and the red flags

How the ones in the lower pyramid can step-up

Liking and getting to know someone on a deeper level

Using the app, Amori

Different attachment styles in online dating

Switching out of current style in attachment

On cheating reasons and specific attachment styles

For more dating tips, follow Alex on her socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexsweitzman/

https://www.instagram.com/covid19dating/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexweitzman?lang=en

To learn more about the Amori app, head over to:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amori.app/

IOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1552334356?utm_source=Apple

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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]

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

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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