Too Smart For This

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  • Why Is Taking Care of Yourself So Hard?
    Hello friends and welcome back to Too Smart For This! This week starts a new month and a new series talking about the importance of self-care, and why it can feel so hard to "master." What do you think of this episode? DM us @toocollective on Instagram this week and let us know! Sign up to be notified when my robes are available for Preorder!!!! https://toocollective.norby.live/ This Week's Smart Tip: Dream Bigger Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream-bigger-podcast/id1436902528 & Arrae Bloat Pills: https://www.arrae.com/products/bloat?variant=19752010645600¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=17850173656&utm_content=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjbyYBhCdARIsAArC6LJ8kDi-XH7pn2DATuWPDqxH5PYVs7ADOdLLjGWLK2D7tmCZDW0qtz4aAg9cEALw_wcB This Week's Superficial Tip: Laniege Hydrating Water Mask: https://amzn.to/3RofpZc and Laniege Moisturizer: https://us.laneige.com/collections/best-sellers/products/water-bank-blue-hyaluronic-cream-moisturizer  To keep up with us: Follow Alexis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en Follow Alexis on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA This episode was produced by Kyle Strong.


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    13 min
  • How to Change Your Life When You're Stuck, Growing on TikTok in 2022, and Founding a Tech Startup with @itxmejules
    Hi friends! Welcome back to Too Smart For This! This week, we are joined by my dear friend Julia Montgomery, also known as @Itxmejules on Tiktok and Instagram. Jules is an entrepreneur, content creator, and a fierce follower of her many passions. After playing college golf, she found herself in a corporate health care job she hated, and while binging entrepreneurship podcasts finally decided to start her own thing and change her life. We touch on how she made the jump from health care to tie-dye sweats business owner to content creator to tech founder, and she gives us advice for how to grow your brand with social media. To learn more about Jules's insight into the creator economy, believing in yourself, and scaling a business from scratch listen to this week's episode! 
    To keep up with Jules: https://www.instagram.com/itxmejules/?hl=en Influent https://www.influent.nyc/
    Listen to Sara Blakely's How I Built This Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spanx-sara-blakely/id1150510297?i=1000396023160  Listen to Acquired: https://www.acquired.fm/
    To keep up with us: Follow Alexis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en Follow Alexis on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA This episode was produced by Kyle Strong.

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    41 min
  • How to Stay Motivated while Being Multi-Passionate with Eni Popoola, @enigivensunday
    Welcome back to this week's episode of "Too Smart for This!" This week we are joined by Eni Popoola, a Nigerian-American graduate of Columbia Law School, Harvard, and a content creator From Queens, NY. She is the beauty and lifestyle blogger behind enigivensunday!  In this episode, Eni shares how she pursued many interests including beauty, content creation, and storytelling while pursuing her Law Degree. She will be starting her career in big Law in the fall. To hear more about what kept Eni grounded, motivated and consistent in her multifaceted pursuits, listen to this weeks podcast. 
    To keep up with Eni, follow her on Instagram, Tiktok, and Blog: https://www.instagram.com/enigivensunday/ https://www.tiktok.com/@enigivensunday?lang=en http://enigivensunday.com/
    To keep up with us: Follow Alexis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en Follow Alexis on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA This episode was produced by Kyle Strong.

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    43 min
  • My SPECIFIC Evening & Morning Routines and Why I Do Them
    Hi friends! Welcome back to Too Smart For This. In today's ep we are talking all about my super specific morning & evening routines and the WHY behind each part of them. Thank you for listening and don't forget to leave a review so we can send you a gift! The last two winners are: Chanel_niara and tmcdonaldd03! Please DM us to claim your prize! https://www.instagram.com/toocollecti...  Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarbe...  Follow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_...

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    17 min
  • The Transformative Tool Haley Hoffman Smith Uses to Manifest Success as a Creator, Speaker, and Singer
    Hi Friends! Welcome back to this week's episode. We are so happy to have so many of you tuning in! This week we are joined by multi-hyphenate artist, author, keynote speaker, YouTuber, motivational coach, Tiktoker, and entrepreneur Haley Hoffman Smith. In this episode, Haley walks us through how she healed patterns of self-doubt and manifested her dream life using EFT tapping. 
    Haley's Book Recommendations:  "E-Squared" by Pam Grout: https://www.amazon.com/Squared-Do-Yourself-Experiments-Thoughts/dp/1401938906  "E-Cubed" by Pam Grout: https://www.amazon.com/Cubed-Experiments-Manifesting-Miracles-Full-Time/dp/1401945430/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1401945430&psc=1  "A Happy pocket full of money" by David Cameron Gikandi: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Pocket-Full-Money-Abundance/dp/1571746625  "The Holographic Universe" by Michael Talbot: https://www.amazon.com/Holographic-Universe-Revolutionary-Theory-Reality/dp/0062014102  To get a ticket for Haley's Virtual event, click here: https://www.universe.com/events/slingshot-sessions-v-deeper-peace-tickets-9MX8NY  Haley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhoffmansmith/ EFT DIY Course: https://www.haleyhoffmansmith.com/offers/XoqqZX4E/checkout  Presave Worth the Flight: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/haleyhoffmansmith/worth-the-flight-acoustic  Follow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=en  Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en  Watch the Show on Alexis' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA/videos  This episode was produced by Kyle Strong.

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    52 min
  • How to Tune Out the Noise & Make the Most of Your Early Career with EveryStylishGirl founder Nana Agyemang
    Are your 20s for grinding at work, living a soft life, or both? Well, in this week's episode we talk with entrepreneur, journalist, and digital strategist Nana Agyemang, founder of the iconic brand EveryStylishGirl, about all things business and lifestyle. Launched in 2016, EveryStylistGirl is on a mission to bring career opportunities for Black and Brown women in the media and fashion sphere. Through panels, networking events, and community engagement, EveryStylishGirls' platform continues to bring women together. While growing her own company, Nana was a journalist at Elle and New York Magazine, where she grew The Cut's instagram to over 1 million followers. As a creator herself, she's worked with brands like American Express and WW, and as a journalist, Nana has worked with Refinery29, ELLE Magazine, New York Times and BBC News. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, how to make the most of your corporate career, or growing your digital presence, this episode is for you!
    To download Nana's e-book on Social Media Strategy, click here: https://everystylishgirlebook.wordpress.com/  Nana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsreallynana/?hl=en  EveryStylishGirl: https://www.instagram.com/everystylishgirl/?hl=en  EveryStylishGirl Biz: https://www.instagram.com/everystylishgirlbiz/?hl=en
    Follow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=en  Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en Watch the Show on Alexis' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA/videos 


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    50 min
  • The secret to routines that ACTUALLY work
    Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Too Smart For This. We're discussing routines today and here's the tea on how to get your routines in order. 
    We announce giveaway winners every Wednesday on stories @toocollective on IG - be sure you're following to claim your prize for leaving us a review <3: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=en Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en Follow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en

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    19 min
  • 8 Mood-Boosting Tips For Pulling Yourself Out of A Rut
    Hi friends! If you’re unaware, the last few weeks have been tough. This episode is about the 8 ways I feel better when I’m simply down bad. I know that life gets hard and not all of these are viable for everyone, and hey, the way you feel better may be completely different from the way I do - but hopefully, these are good thought-starters to help you go from surviving to thriving.
    THINGS I MENTIONED Alive App by Whitney Simmons Peloton App Shreddy App By Grace Beverly  Burnout Book: https://amzn.to/3JC7FzZ  Morning Affirmation Podcasts: Leading Edge & Infinite Intelligence Music: Bad Bitch Anthems Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qd86GKCtkf49qxbZiabdN?si=f0a0a20e944742c1 
    We announced this week's giveaway winner on stories @toocollective on IG - be sure you're following to claim your prize for leaving us a review <3: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=en Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en Follow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en

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    18 min
  • You Don't Have to Glow Up Overnight with @averagesisi
    Welcome back to Too Smart For This! This week we are joined by TikTok creator Sierra Boudreaux, who is known for her office hot girl videos, being honest about mental health struggles, and her love for CycleBar. We discuss everything from dating to parasocial relationships, and she shares her tips for making great female friendships, among other things! We had a great time, so thank you for listening and thank you Sierra for coming on!
    To keep up with Sierra, find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierrainphotos/?hl=en Sierra's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@averagesisi?lang=en
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=en Follow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en 
    This episode was produced by Kyle Strong.

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    51 min
  • How to create thriving businesses in every industry with Dulma Altan
    Welcome back to the newest episode of "Too smart for this" This week, we learn from entrepreneur and business powerhouse Dulma Altan. Known for her business breakdowns on Tiktok, Dulma is the CEO and founder of Makelane, a company on a mission to help women create thriving businesses in every industry. She talks about starting her first business, VC funds, creating a community from scratch, helpful tips for understanding what it takes to scale a business successfully, and empowering female entrepreneurs to reach their business goals. 

    To keep up with Dulma follow her Tiktok and newsletter:  https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdulma?lang=en , https://dulma.substack.com/  Follow Too Collective on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=en  Follow Alexis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en  Follow Alexis on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA  This episode was produced by Kyle Strong.

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    46 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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