In this conversation, I sit down with Emily Dong, a thirty-year old Georgia Tech grad from Atlanta, GA who currently works in New York City as a project manager and runs two social media brands: Emily in New York and Atlanta for the Young.

Emily and I unpack some classic twenty-something struggles like dating, moving to a new city, managing time, and making friends. This was such an insightful conversation and I hope you soak up just as much knowledge as I did!

How to find Emily:
@atlantafortheyoung
@emilyinnew.york

Y'all. Buckle up because this episode is SO GOOD. I had the privilege of bringing my friend, Lesa Wilson, on the podcast. Lesa was a semi finalist on the third season of American Idol, crowned Miss Georgia USA 2006, and then placed second runner up to Miss USA. Now, Lesa is an actress, narrator, acting coach, and interior designer.

We talk about vulnerability, perfectionism, comparison, and everything else Lesa learned in her twenties. We also get in insider's perspective on the current Hollywood writers' strike and how we will be impacted by it in the near future. Lesa's info is below:

Watch Lesa's Movies/TV Shows 
@lesawilson (Instagram)
Lesa's Podcast/Sakara Promo Codes/Contact Info

This one is for the ladies!

I had the privilege of bringing Corinne Angelica on Roaring Twenties, a board certified holistic nutritionist! We unpack it ALL. From blood sugar regulation to birth control, we chat about all things hormones. Here is how to find Corinne:

@corinneangelica
@mindyourhormones
https://www.corinneangelicawellness.com
Corinne's FREE Resources

Absolutely LOVED my convo with Alyssa Fagien, the amazing woman behind @ATLbucketlist. Alyssa and I talk all things "twenties" from how to navigate career change to friendships. We unpack how ATL Bucket List grew into the success it is today and get an inside look into what a day in the life of an Instagram content creator/influencer looks like. Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing your story with us!

Under $20 Finds:
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops
Sleep Mask

In this episode, I sit down with Niki Lewis, a friend and role model of mine. We unpack her transition from the corporate world to a year of full-time travel, covering destinations like Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Niki shares the lessons she learned, the passions she found, and how it changed her perspective on work and life.

Now, Niki is the Director of Sustainability and Supply Chain Digitization at Bext360, a blockchain-based solution for global customers to track commodities such as coffee, cocoa, palm oil, cotton, etc., ensuring ethical and sustainable practices throughout every step of the supply chain. Listen to learn how she made a complete 180-degree turn in her career and decided to pursue work she had no experience in but was passionate about. You don't want to miss this one!

On this episode, Anna Katherine (AK) talks about her experience moving away from Atlanta for nursing school in Augusta and moving back after getting her MSN. We unpack how coming back home is harder than it seems! Having to reinsert yourself into your friend groups, reach out to friends you've gone years without seeing, and finding rhythm in a new season of life is challenging. 

Also, AK and I talk about her "going GF (gluten free)" story! She struggled for years to figure out what the root cause of her problems were, and the culprit will shock you.

FOOD:
Prosciutto Avocado Toast: Sourdough, avocado, olive oil, lemon, EBTB seasoning, prosciutto
AK's Smoothie: Frozen banana, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, cocoa powder

RESTAURANTS:
La Grotta (Buckhead)

UNDER $20 FINDS:
Etsy Gold Hoops
Eye Brighter

On this episode, I chat with Chantel McCarty, a wonderful friend and role model of mine. Chantel is half way through her defining decade and has so much to share on how to avoid the comparison trap, leaving her first job and moving to the next, why friendships look different post-grad, and the importance of having a side hustle that brings you joy. Chantel, you are a gem and I am so lucky to call you my friend. Happy listening!

FOOD:
The Victorian Atlanta Coffee Shop
Fritti
Monkey 68
Brash Coffee at the Atlanta History Center
C&S Oyster Bar

FITNESS:
F45
BURN Studios Buckhead

<$20 FIND:
Kitsch Heatless Hair Curler 
Lash Princess Amazon $5 Mascara

On episode 13, I get to sit down with Bolling Sewell aka Blooms by Bolling! Bolling graduated from University of Tennessee and after a couple months in the corporate world, made the switch to pursuing floral design full-time. Bolling has an amazing story full of self-advocacy, being honest and confident in her passion for florals, and always believing in herself!

FOOD:
Mercantile Social 
Citizen Soul
Little Bangkok 
Carmel 
Valenza
Anis
Del Bar

FITNESS:
Sculpt House

$20 FIND:
Poppi Prebiotic Drinks
Nick's Ice Cream

BOLLING SEWELL:
@bloomsbybolling
bloomsbybolling.com

I am so excited for you to hear from Will Morlan, my 20-year-old brother. Will is a D1 college golfer at Furman University (go dins!) who won three college tournaments this last school year, holds the lowest single season scoring record in Furman history, and is overall a wonderful human being that I am proud to call my brother. 

Will and I unpack what the life of a college athlete is like, how fitness has played a role in his golf performance, why men are so obsessed with golf, and how Will approaches golf through the lens of finding the opportunities God gives him each round. You do not want to miss this!