The 20 Something Playbook

Maddie got fired... well, technically laid off. So naturally, we had to talk about it. Fresh off a mass layoff from her first corporate job, Maddie breaks down exactly what happened, from the mysterious “room hold” invite to getting locked out of Slack minutes later.

Then we get into some of the craziest jobs and work environments we’ve experienced, from serving to competitive dance, and why somehow getting laid off still wasn’t the wildest one.

We also talk about navigating career uncertainty in your 20s, toxic work environments, empathetic leadership, rejection, and how difficult experiences can give you a whole lot of perspective. If you’ve ever been fired, laid off, worked a nightmare job, or simply had a very 20-something career crisis... this one’s for you.

Welcome to The 20 Something Playbook, where three sisters talk about transforming through the good, bad and ugly of your 20s. ✨

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Well folks the time finally came... Elle got to see Finding Emily and... well you'll have to listen to this episode to find out! ;)

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What did you believe about life before your 20s that you don't believe anymore?

In this episode, we put each other through a chaotic round of questions — from the beliefs we've outgrown and the compliments that mean the most to us, to embarrassing stories, friendship, curly hair, getting older, and the things we're still figuring out in our 20s.

This game turned into a lot of oversharing, sibling debates, and learning things about each other that we probably should've known already.

Because growing up means realizing that some of the things you thought were true… really weren't.

💌 Welcome to The 20 Something Playbook — the good, bad & ugly of your 20s, hosted by three sisters figuring it out together.

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In this episode, we’re talking all things Spider-Man: Brand New Day — major spoilers ahead! 🕷️ We dive into Jean Grey’s villain arc, her mission to save her sister, and why we walked out of the theatre saying, “I’d Jean Grey for you.” We also get into Peter Parker’s loneliness, depression, nonexistent work-life balance, and why this movie felt so relatable now that we’re in our 20s.

We talk about growing up alongside Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, the nostalgic 2000s feeling of the movie, the music and filmmaking choices we loved, and all the little details that made it feel like so much care went into it.

Then we somehow spiral into Finding Emily, our obsession with cozy nostalgic movies, Zendaya and Law Roach, London, writing our own rom-com, and why we desperately want to live inside the movies we love.

And, of course, we end with an extremely important public service announcement about theatre soda machines. 🥤

Basically: Spider-Man spoilers, Jean Grey, 20s nostalgia, movie-nerding out, rom-coms, and questionable beverages.

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We accidentally discovered the ultimate way to celebrate your birthday: Birthday Maxxing. 🎂✨ For our 24th birthday, we spent the weekend exploring the Toronto Flower Market, sipping matcha, hunting for whimsical treasures, and fully embracing our post-London obsession with all things Notting Hill. From cozy birthday traditions to a mini mid-twenties identity crisis, this might have been our most wholesome birthday yet.

In this episode of M.A.E. Chats, we're talking about:

✨ Birthday Maxxing

🌸 Toronto Flower Market

☕ Cozy cafés & matcha

🎀 Whimsy Maxxing

🇬🇧 London trip stories

🫖 Notting Hill

🎂 Turning 24 & your mid-20s

💐 Birthday ideas in Toronto

If you love cozy vlogs, London-inspired aesthetics, wholesome sister podcasts, and figuring out your twenties, you're in the right place.

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#BirthdayMaxxing #TorontoFlowerMarket #WhimsyMaxxing #Turning24 #TorontoPodcast #Toronto #GenZ #CozyVibes #NottingHill #TwentiesPodcast

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We spent one unforgettable week in London, England trying what TikTok calls "whimsy maxxing"—embracing spontaneity, saying yes to unexpected adventures, and making the most of every moment.

Instead of following a packed tourist itinerary, we mixed iconic London attractions with hidden gems, local neighborhoods, bookstores, markets, live music, and some unbelievable luck.

In this episode, we share:

* Our favourite hidden gems in London

* Budget-friendly ways to experience the city

* Borough Market

* Wimbledon on a budget

* Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium

* Harry Potter Studio Tour

* Soho shopping

* Marylebone Bookshop

* Portobello Road Market

* St. Paul's Cathedral

*Thirsty Thursdays

* Why we think London is one of the best cities in the world

If you're planning a trip to London, looking for a unique London itinerary, or just love travel stories, this episode is for you.

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We get asked this question all the time:

"Why don't you drink?"

People always assume something dramatic happened to make us sober... that we had strict parents, a bad experience, or a religious reason. The truth? None of those are true. We simply... never started drinking. Somehow, that's become one of the most confusing things about us.

In this episode, we're sharing why the three of us have stayed sober throughout our 20s, how we navigate weddings, parties, work events, and friendships, and why we've never felt like alcohol was something we needed.

We talk about:

✨ Why we never started drinking

🍸 Navigating bars and weddings sober

💬 The questions people always ask us

👯 Making friends in your 20s without alcohol

This isn't about convincing anyone not to drink. Our friends drink. Our family drinks. We simply chose a different path, and we're sharing what that has looked like for us.

We'd love to hear your experience.

Are you sober? Sober curious? Or did you simply never get into drinking? Let us know in the comments.

🎙️ New episodes every other week on Tuesdays.

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Turns out there's actual science behind why your 20s feel so chaotic, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had a stroke that shut down half her brain, and what she learned changed everything. Her biggest takeaway? Keep them alive till 25. Your prefrontal cortex literally isn't done developing yet and that explains a lot.

We get into:

— Why being in a happy relationship still doesn't fix what's going on in your head (Olivia Rodrigo called it — her head is full of poison and her partner couldn't cure it)

— The gray area of your 20s that nobody prepares you for — you're not a teenager anymore but you're also not fully cooked

— Why we look back at our old TikToks and genuinely don't recognize ourselves

— The book that changed how we think about relationships and mental health (You Are The One You've Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz)

— Why sad music might actually be the most underrated therapy tool you already have

If you're in your 20s and feel like you're figuring it out in real time — same. This episode is for you.

🎵 Music mentioned: Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Billie Eilish, Jeff Buckley, Coldplay, Frank Sinatra

📖 Book mentioned: You Are The One You've Been Waiting For — Richard Schwartz

Drop your favorite song to listen to when you're sad in the comments.

And if it's Sparks by Coldplay... are you okay?

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What if your late 20s are more than just another birthday?

In this episode of M.A.E. Chats, we dive into the idea of the Saturn Return—the life phase that supposedly forces you to confront the areas you've been avoiding. Whether or not you believe in astrology, the concept sparked a bigger conversation about money, financial literacy, savings, spending, and the financial wake-up calls many of us experience in our 20s.

We chat about:

✨ The Saturn Return phenomenon and why it made us rethink our finances

✨ Learning financial literacy later in life

✨ High-interest savings accounts, budgeting, and investing

✨ Living at home in your 20s and the advantages it can provide

✨ Balancing saving for the future with actually enjoying your life

✨ Our biggest financial mistakes (looking at you, five pairs of Aritzia pants 👀)

✨ Working extra jobs to fund travel and big experiences

✨ The realities of money, taxes, and adulthood nobody teaches you in school

✨ Why spending on your values matters more than chasing perfection

From luxury-resort stories and London travel plans to Chipotle kids' meals and endless debates over whether it's "return" or "return" (you'll see), this episode is a candid conversation about navigating money, ambition, and growing up.

If you're in your 20s and trying to figure out how to balance saving, spending, and building the life you want, this one's for you.

💬 Do you believe in the Saturn Return?

💬 What's the best—or worst—financial decision you've made in your 20s?

Let us know in the comments!

#SaturnReturn #MoneyInYour20s #FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance #Adulting #Twentysomething #SavingMoney #Budgeting #MAEChats #WomenAndMoney #FinancialWellness #LifeInYour20s #MoneyMindset #YoungProfessionals #PersonalGrowth

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Ever felt like your brain won't shut off? We're diving into why our busiest days are actually our best days for mental health—and why unemployment hit different (in the worst way).

In this episode, we talk about:

- That meme about being too busy to overthink

- Why karaoke at 9pm after a full workday hits different

- Living through parasocial relationships when you have nothing going on (hi, - Dancing with the Stars and F1)

- The sleepy girl anthem struggle of wanting to go out but also... the couch

- How to push yourself when you're a homebody who hates change

- Finding your balance between work, side hustles, and actually having a life in your 20s

Plus: Elle comes to LIFE at karaoke, Maddie had a terrible day, and we almost forgot we have a punching bag in the basement.

🎤 Songs mentioned: Driver's License, Commander, Drop Dead by Olivia Rodrigo, Talk Talk by Charli XCX & Troye Sivan

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