In this episode, Bianca Venchiarutti and Aileen Xu discuss the challenges and uncertainties that began right after graduating from college, the importance of journaling for self-discovery, and the evolution of success and self-worth.
Aileen shares her journey of creating Lavendaire and how she views life as an art form, emphasizing the need for creativity and personal expression. They also touch on the significance of sound in emotional well-being and Aileen's new venture into the tech world with her app, Resonance, aimed at promoting inner transformation.
Aileen Xu is a content creator, entrepreneur, and founder of Lavendaire, a lifestyle brand empowering people to create their dream lives. Her YouTube channel has over 2.5 million subscribers, and her podcast The Lavendaire Lifestyle has surpassed 11 million downloads. Aileen is also the creator of the Artist of Life Workbook, a bestselling guided journal for intentional living. Through her calming voice, empowering tools, and soulful content, she helps people design life as their greatest work of art. She is currently building Resonance—an audio app for inner transformation.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Uncertainty in Your 20s
11:29 The Power of Journaling and Self-Discovery
21:06 Finding Balance in Self-Help and Content Consumption
27:57 Redefining Success and Self-Worth
31:52 Redefining Success
34:03 The Journey of Self-Discovery
37:32 Trusting Your Inner Voice
40:24 Life as an Art
52:40 Breaking Barriers and New Beginnings
Episode Resources
Lavendaire | Website (Artist of Life Workbook 2026 out now!!)
Lavendaire | Instagram
Lavendaire Lifestyle | Podcast
The Twenties Detox | Instagram
The Twenties Detox | TikTok
The Twenties Detox | Newsletter (free!)