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  • 110. April Favorites, How I Got into Wharton & My B-School App Process
    Welcome back to Too Smart for This! In this week's solo episode, Alexis talks all about the business school application process, how she chose Wharton, her April favorites, and more!

    Show Notes:

    3:05 Experience at Wharton Welcome Weekend!
    4:25 Application process
    13:24 How the GRE went
    15:42 Importance of networking in business school
    17:38 Why I chose Wharton!
    17:53 Searching for community in business school
    19:16 What Admit Weekend taught me
    19:22 What I hope to gain from business school
    23:00 State schools vs M7 Business Schools
    23:52 Unexpected vs Expected costs of MBAs
    25:21 Reckoning with the financial aspect of business school
    27:12 Learning more about myself and my vision for the future
    27:53 The process of growing TooCollective
    30:50 April favorites!


    Resources/Mentioned:

    How I Built This: https://tinyurl.com/bdh6mcwu
    Big Conversations with Haley Hoffman Smith: https://tinyurl.com/33wfpsem
    Balanced Black Girl Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4s4krn62
    Due Diligence Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/5854tnwe
    The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters: The Tragic and Glamorous Lives of Jackie and Lee: https://tinyurl.com/5n82zkt5
    Succession on HBO: https://tinyurl.com/4ycb3pxu
    Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles: https://tinyurl.com/4pnjz9ey
    Energy and Focus Mints: https://tinyurl.com/54muwa65
    Mango: https://tinyurl.com/2mk2eztk
    Ami Cole Skin-Enhancing Tint: https://tinyurl.com/w3eb8f56
    Ami Cole Lip Treatment Oil: https://tinyurl.com/mryarpk4
    Ami Cole Eyebrow Gel: https://tinyurl.com/2p8455dj
    YSL Black Opium Perfume: https://tinyurl.com/ycy9yykw

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    37 min
  • 109. Blake Newby on Doing it All, Coming Back from Burnout, and Building a Career on Her Terms
    To put it simply, Blake Newby is a multi-hyphenate. From beauty & style editing to influencing to reporting, the Detroit-born superstar has cemented herself as an expert in multiple industries. Today she joins Alexis to discuss influencing, cultivating personal friendships, and more!

    Show Notes:
    19:20 How to make things work within your current constraints
    21:31 Be aggressive, but genuine
    21:44 Cultivating relationships by constantly staying engaged
    24:45 The importance of protecting your space
    25:24 Maintaining authenticity in the face of adversity
    27:21 Knowing and understanding yourself as a means of former deeper connections with others
    27:43 Realizing that not everybody has the best intentions
    28:34 Straddling the line between suspicion and naivety
    28:45 Stepping out of your comfort zone to jump start your social media career
    32:48 Ridding your life of the things that don’t serve you
    33:28 Importance of prioritizing yourself
    34:05 Achieving a balance between highs and lows
    35:49 Importance of being comfortable in your own skin
    44:40 Everything is a reflection of you

    Resources/Mentioned:
    Brandon Blackwood
    Spell on You
    Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume
    The Know for Sure Pod

    Keep up with Blake!
    @blakelawren on Instagram
    @blakenewby_ on TikTok
    @blakelawren on Pinterest
    @blakelawren on Twitter

    Too Collective Website
    Too Collective Affirmation Texts
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    1 hr
  • 108. The Smart Girl's Guide to Making & Maintaining Female Friendships
    “Girl Gangs” have long been a staple of the female experience – a way for women to lean on each other as we navigate life, love, and everything in between. Unfortunately, creating and maintaining these strong friendships can be difficult post-grad, as the demands of adulthood can crowd our vision. If you’re in need of some tips and advice on cultivating bonds with women that’ll last a lifetime, this week’s episode of Too Smart for This is for you!

    Show Notes:

    3:46 Why are female friendships important?
    3:53 There’s a lived experience that only other women will understand
    4:50 Importance of nurturing female friendships in a world that prioritizes romantic love
    5:00 Why are female friends hard to make and maintain?
    5:08 Patriarchy encourages competition between women
    6:40 Recognizing and unlearning a patriarchal mindset
    7:09 Personal experience with female friends
    8:10 Struggling to find belonging/security in homogenous environments
    9:31 Navigating self-segregated environments in Academia
    11:34 Being your most authentic self is the foundation for any relationship
    11:57 Avoid people who project their insecurities onto you
    12:12 Strong, lasting relationships require vulnerability
    13:01 Finding comfort in self-awareness
    13:48 Authenticity and confidence create the foundation for great female friendships
    14:12 Viewing interpersonal relationships as a reflection of ourselves
    17:28 Taking each friend at face value – always assuming the best intentions
    18:16 Analyze your feelings/emotions in the presence of certain friends
    19:11 Set expectations with new friends
    20:40 Categorizing friends
    22:26 How to make friends after college
    22:40 #1 Connect with people through your network
    23:12 #2 Bumble BFF
    23:19 #3 Join clubs/activities that fit your interest
    25:04 Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear!

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    27 min
  • 107. Micaéla Verrelien on Creating Your Dream Career, Overcoming Insecurities, and Refusing to Settle
    Micaéla Verrelien does it all: creative direction, hosting, modeling, content creation, and today, she graces the Too Smart For This pod to discuss investing in yourself, chasing your dreams, and more!

    Show Notes:
    • 4:09 Forging your own path rather than being swayed by the opinion of others
    • 5:18 Your creative ambitions deserve your all or nothing
    • 7:01 Leave what no longer serves you, but always have a plan
    • 10:56 Book yourself for things you really want to do – invest in yourself
    • 11:11 Doing what you need to do to get where you want to be
    • 11:21 “No” means “Not right now”
    • 16:40 Importance of being present and living moment to moment
    • 18:36 How intuitive thinking allows you to make better decisions
    • 19:11 Navigating the unhappiness of landing your “dream job”
    • 19:24 Viewing the unknown with excitement, rather than trepidation
    • 20:11 Finding comfort in the balance between happy and sad – regarding and accepting each emotion with equal weight
    • 24:00 Accepting your body as is, not comparing yourself to others
    • 25:25 Looking forward (not left, right, or to social media) for validation
    • 27:20 You are your own competition
    • 27:51 Finding inspiration in others
    • 28:20 Importance of looking forward to what’s to come rather than lamenting the past
    • 30:04 Finding the determination to pursue your dream even on bad days

    Resources/Mentioned:
    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
    Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own by Shonda Rhimes
    UnPrisoned on Hulu

    Keep up with Micaéla!
    @micaelaverrelien on Instagram
    @micaelaverrelien on TikTok
    @micaelaverrelien on Pinterest
    @MVerrelien on Twitter
    Micaéla Verrelien’s Website


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    50 min
  • 106. Life Update: I Failed At My Q1 Goals, What I'm Planning For Q2; How I Got in to Wharton; Favorite Products
    If Q1 didn't quite go the way you expected, this one's for you! In another solo episode, Alexis talks Q1 coming to an end, looking excitedly to Q2, business school, and her current lifestyle favorites!

    Show Notes:
    1:57 Life update
    2:12 Dealing with burnout
    3:13 Q1 goals didn’t quite come into fruition, but that’s okay!
    4:27 Struggled to find structure and feel inspired amidst fluidity
    5:26 Viewing these recent experiences as a new challenge or skill, not as something to overcome
    6:27 A brief recap of getting into Wharton
    8:37 Everything happens for a reason
    12:04 Important of expanding your network in a product-based industry
    14:17 Q1 Faves!
    14:51 The benefits of meditating as soon as you wake up
    16:30 Sleep routine
    18:39 Regaining a sense of normalcy and connection with your body post-Birth Control
    19:10 Hormone talk – listening to your body
    21:21 Bodycare
    23:13 Tips for dealing with Eczema
    23:41 Skincare
    25:53 Skin cycling to combat hyperpigmentation
    26:01 Retinol, Faded Topicals, Lactic Acid, Moisturizer, Repeat
    26:51 Hair struggles
    28:39 Clothing I practically live in
    29:26 Using Pinterest as a source of outfit inspo
    29:43 What I’ve been eating!
    30:24 The power of protein
    30:37 Separate TikTok for inspiring content – workouts, recipes, motivation, etc
    32:19 Two ways to get extra protein in your day!
    33:21 Final Q1 favorite
    33:30 Q2 Goals!

    Mentioned:
    Superhuman Meditations App: https://rb.gy/wqry
    Chani App: https://rb.gy/5kvq
    Headspace App: https://rb.gy/y9lr
    Alive App: https://rb.gy/mpmg
    Beam Dream Sleep Powder: https://rb.gy/rgd6
    Oura Ring: https://rb.gy/haxu
    In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life: https://rb.gy/3avs
    JSHealth Magnesium Vitamins: https://rb.gy/wyay
    L'occitane Shea Butter: https://rb.gy/wl6x
    Ouai St Barths Body Cleanser: https://rb.gy/e5p7
    Ouai St Barths Body Scrub: https://rb.gy/adnj
    Clear + Brilliant Laser Facial Treatment by Joanna Vargas: https://rb.gy/i4yf
    Summer Fridays Retinol: https://rb.gy/l16r
    Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid: https://rb.gy/6i9a
    Topicals Faded Serum: https://rb.gy/d2l2
    Laneige Moisturizer: https://rb.gy/1tsm
    Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask: https://rb.gy/994i
    First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Creme: https://rb.gy/0tyi
    Alo Yoga Sweatshirt: https://rb.gy/4c1n
    Alo Yoga Sweatpants: https://rb.gy/t0xf
    Beyond Yoga Top: https://rb.gy/vwze
    Trader Joe’s Steamed Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings: https://rb.gy/sg8f
    Ratio Protein Yogurt: https://rb.gy/kf5a
    Premier Protein Shakes: https://rb.gy/553k
    YSL Black Opium Perfume: https://rb.gy/7t0r

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    38 min
  • 105. 5 Steps to do a Spring Reset
    With March coming to an end, it’s time to check in on how much progress you’ve made in your professional/personal goals! In today’s solo episode, Alexis dives into the strategies that allow her to both reflect on the past quarter, and make the most of the next.

    Show Notes:
    1:09 Planning goals in quarters allows you a flexibility that annual plans don’t offer
    1:30 Think of each season as a quarter
    2:25 Personal Q1 recap
    3:27 Comparison is the thief of joy
    3:45 Perfection is paralyzing
    5:05 Ask yourself questions, check in with yourself, rather than being self-critical
    5:55 Reframe your shortcomings – they aren’t setbacks but valuable information
    6:11 Grant yourself grace
    6:54 “Spring Reset” should come from a place of positivity rather than negativity
    8:04 5 Steps to ensure a successful Spring Reset
    8:06 #1 Spring cleaning; decluttering
    9:22 Prioritize when it comes to cleaning out your closet
    10:43 Reflect on these past few months: What went well? What didn’t?
    11:38 #2 Intentionally journal: How are you feeling now? How have you been feeling? How do you want to feel in the future?
    12:00 Acting vs feeling – how to go about cultivating the emotions you want
    12:34 #3 Set minimum, viable goals that you’re more likely to accomplish
    13:02 The world is not happening TO you, you create your own destiny
    13:57 Spring as a time for “good enough” goals
    16:36 #4 Create a quarterly vision board
    18:01 #5 Social media detox – mute, unfollow, remove what doesn’t benefit you
    22:06 PR product giveaway!

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    24 min
  • 104. The Smart Girl’s Guide to Time Management
    Let’s talk time management! In today's solo episode, Alexis continues The Smart Girl’s Guide.

    Show Notes:

    1:24 Embracing discomfort after a big decision
    3:22 Three pillars of time management: longtime goal setting, prioritization, boundaries
    4:34 Setting ~realistic ~ goals
    5:05 Think about how you want to feel, not what the outcome is
    9:33 Boundaries as an act of self-preservation in achieving your future goals
    9:50 Time management tips!
    9:57 #1: Time Blocking
    12:21 #2: Bookend your day with morning and evening rituals
    12:34 Evening routines are essential for: planning, reflection, and pouring into yourself
    13:04 Remember to show love to yourself
    15:22 Monday Hour One
    16:21 Scheduling gives you the confidence to take on your week
    17:09 Grouping tasks as a way to promote efficiency
    19:15 Using technology to become the You, you aspire to be
    24:23 Audible vs Tangible reminders
    24:45 Digital vs Physical calendar
    25:48 Having a backup plan to avoid feeling overwhelmed

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    29 min
  • 103. The Smart Girl's Guide to Body Acceptance
    Body acceptance - is it possible? Alexis is diving in in this new solo episode format!

    Show Notes:
    0:40 Let’s talk about loving your body!
    3:32 Struggling with one’s appearance is a universal experience
    3:50 Where do these unrealistic standards come from?
    3:58 Before we pass judgement on others, we must heal first
    4:04 What forces are women up against?
    4:50 Society’s priorities for thinness don’t have to be our priorities
    5:20 Questioning our backgrounds as a means to divest from societal body expectations
    5:34 Let’s analyze body trends of the past few years!
    6:23 Rampant fatphobia pervaded 2013 - 2016
    6:55 Our perception of what was “large” was incredibly warped by the media
    8:34 We’ve been exposed to dangerous rhetoric not just on the Internet, but also through tabloids in the grocery store line
    9:05 What we glamorize online becomes the norm
    9:58 Events like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show applauded thinness – making us believe our accomplishments didn’t matter if we weren’t thin
    10:25 Impossible to discuss body trends without mentioning how the Kardashians have (negatively) impacted our culture
    11:22 From 2016 - 2020 we saw a dialogue opening about women’s bodies – due in part to harmful things said by Trump
    12:06 Comparing your body to others is a slippery, harmful slope
    13:27 Despite models like Ashley Graham entering the mainstream, the belief that we can cultivate a body positive culture was cracking
    14:16 Since 2020, we’ve entered a positivity era!
    15:54 Podcast was started to reject belief that I need to look a certain way in order to be successful
    16:26 2023 has brought open talks of plastic surgery and Ozempic use – people are unhappy with what they look like and are changing accordingly
    17:01 Pressure of looking good or being thin has never left the mainstream
    17:37 It’s impossible to let go of inner biases when we’re constantly told you need to look a certain way
    17:52 It’s naive to think all women will accept themselves and not want to change further when society tells us to operate otherwise
    22:19 Important to forgive yourself for having toxic thoughts – it’s natural to want to resemble the norm
    24:54 We dont give our bodies enough credit!
    25:11 You can’t hate yourself into loving yourself
    25:30 Learn to trust your own intuition about your body
    25:47 Give yourself grace! How can I be nicer to myself?
    26:06 Do some research – knowing more about your body leads to a healthier life
    27:25 Uncouple the idea that success and happiness are connected to what you look like
    28:21 Need to consciously change your opinion on what bodies are “supposed” to look like

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    31 min
  • 102. The Smart Girl's Guide to Lucky Girl Syndrome
    Welcome back to TSFT ladies! Today we're diving into the popular concept of LUCKY GIRL SYNDROME!

    2:00 Feeling “lucky” even without wealth
    3:13 What does Lucky Girl Syndrome (LGS) look like?
    3:33 Using LGS as a means of introducing positive thinking into your life
    3:57 If you believe you’re lucky, you will be
    4:12 Manifestation is imperative
    7:13 Using vision boards and The Law of Assumption to create your own luck
    9:14 Altering your mindset to mirror what you’re trying to manifest/attract
    11:19 The more positive energy you throw into the universe, the more positive energy it gives you back
    12:48 Setbacks can bring about new and positive possibilities
    14:06 Everything works out in the way it’s supposed to
    14:50 #1 Create the subconscious belief that you’re a lucky person
    14:54 #2 Utilize the Law of Attraction to manifest your dream life
    15:05 #3 Trust the process – everything is happening FOR you, not TO you
    15:26 Utilizing daily affirmations to ground yourself
    15:58 You are your greatest asset – start each day by checking in and reminding yourself what you want

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    19 min
  • 101. How To Stop Arguing for Your Limitations
    Are you arguing for your limitations? This week, Alexis is on the mic solo discussing a major mindset shift.

    Show Notes:
    (0:40) Being solutions-oriented is more worthwhile than dwelling on the negativity
    (1:55) Finding balance amidst uncertainty
    (2:40) Granting yourself grace is imperative
    (5:33) Argue for your opportunities, not your limitations
    (6:30) Using historical reflections as a vehicle for self-assurance
    (7:18) Avoid resorting to negativity as a coping mechanism
    (7:56) How self-doubt hinders your growth
    (8:36) Emphasize the positive instead of the negatives
    (9:04) Focusing on what could/does go wrong isn’t fruitful
    (9:36) Importance of getting out of your comfort zone
    (10:59) How to recognize and combat defeatist mindsets
    (12:39) Using positive framing to embrace all that lies on the horizon
    (13:23) You’ve come so far, and you’ve got to keep going
    (15:30) You are your biggest and best advocate

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    19 min

About Too Smart For This

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This show is for ambitious material girls learning how to turn chaos into an intentional lifestyle without abandoning their sparkle. From career leverage frameworks to debriefing the latest TikTok hot takes, we untangle society’s expectations around drive, money, beauty, wellness, and culture so you can curate your own full life. Hosted by Alexis Barber—entrepreneur, influencer, Wharton MBA, and ex-Googler—this is where lived experience meets tangible strategy. Don’t be stupid—subscribe to Too Smart For This.

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