It’s a big thing to be turning 30 and a lot has happened in the past couple of years to make me who I am today. This week I am talking about 30 things I learned before turning 30. I also wanted to say a belated Happy New Year and I’m so excited about getting listeners involved in the future of the podcast; bringing on guests and incorporating your topic suggestions!  

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I’ve had a lot of hate over the years in my career and I have learned that I don’t need to prove myself to anyone. All of the energy I put into listening to what other people thought of me never helped me get anywhere. In this episode, I share some of these pivotal moments and tips I use to harness that energy to create an amazing life for myself. Pursue your passions and block out the noise – you are amazing!

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Detaching is an art that can be very emotionally challenging. Becoming aware of what is NOT serving your growth then letting go of it can make you MAGNETIC. This episode lays out the steps to detach in a healthy way and how I have applied them to relationships in my life. If this is a part of your journey, go easy on yourself. Detaching can be such a beautiful thing!

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Today we talk about the many reasons why you should raise your dating standards but what does it ACTUALLY mean to claim your power? You are not somebody’s backup plan! I share what I do to remember my worth and the shift that can happen when you learn how to show up for yourself and not tolerate shitty behavior. Once you love yourself so fucking much, you’ll attract someone that matches your love!

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One of the questions I get in my DM’s regularly is: Am I doing the right thing by staying in this situationship? As always, no pressure to jump out of a situationship if you’re loving where you’re at but if you want to address the pros and cons, we are talking expectations, standards, communication and genuine happiness. If your happiness is being compromised right now, remember that you deserve unconditional love and you are amazing! Thanks for listening!

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If you’re dating a person based on a conceptualized version of them vs. the person they are consistently showing you that they are, I’ve been there. Today I am sharing my challenging experience with a narcissist and what I learned from it. Once you understand narcissistic personalities then start to turn inward to examine your worth, your transformation can begin!

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I got a DM that hit hard: How do you make friends to easily in NYC? Just like other relationships, female friendships can be toxic. If you always gravitate toward masculine energy, maybe you can relate to this. A lot of what I have experienced in the social media space has been superficial, but in this episode you’ll hear about how I balance surrounding myself with genuine, empowering people and wondering, am I the problem?

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If you’re ready to receive someone into your life, this story may inspire you manifest it. Once, after listening to a podcast suggesting manifesting a love by writing a letter, I immediately met a new person. It’s easy to match someone’s energy for too long and lose yourself. Instead, you can use your positive thoughts to manifest someone that you can be your true self with.

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Feeling cozy and celebrating the holidays with a significant other is such a great feeling but when I realized that I will likely be alone for the holidays this year... the anxiety spiral began. If you’re feeling left out during the holiday season, I share some tips what can shift your perspective. You’re welcome to feel your feelings but if you’re ready to embrace this season in a new way, focusing on being alone can be a super positive experience!

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I am constantly flooded with this question: Do all men come back? If you’re in a waiting period right now, this episode validates all of the feelings that come along with that. Sharing from my personal experience in situationships and relationships, I talk about how to assess if this is a connection worth exploring and if it is, how to become a magnet. Either way, know that you deserve a healthy and amazing love and that the universe has got you!

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