Too Smart For This

“You’re too smart for Stupid Boys” says Alexa Jay McCoy, a mixed influencer from LA that shares with us how she grew to almost 50k on TikTok, quit her job to became a model working with brands like Monday Swimwear, and grew her confidence and self love after a traumatizing relationship. 
Alexa’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flexylexxxy?lang=en Alexa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexaaamccoy/?hl=en 
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Besties! Today I’m answering ALL of your questions from IG this week. We dive into relationships, boarding school, work, and fashion. Let me know what you think and don’t forget to like & subscriber <3 
LINKSBudgeting vid: https://youtu.be/1_-usmunWUg Dr. Alexandra Solomon & relationships: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/ Me & Jeff’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HC7lC5aHu1Q8SV5xR0yYs?si=iWNHFZJ3TdGZqHBYbTBIfw&dl_branch=1 Where I Shop: https://www.alexisbarber.com/blog/tag/realistic-hauls My Dress: https://us.princesspolly.com/products/daniela-mini-dress-black?variant=32609018249300 Managing Corporate Anxiety: https://youtu.be/zA7Oe4q6Qv4 My projet tracker & brag bok: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOmi-tRtyQfJGYQv9zDiHflHyEar3_MOQOPxfTliQcobZyhw/viewform?usp=sf_link  How I manage anxiety: https://youtu.be/6NXC4nbvvd0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/_alexisbarber?lang=en check out my podcast - Too Smart For ThisBUSINESS CONTACT - alexis@alexisbarberFAQ:Hi! I’m Alexis, a 22-year-old working in big tech and a lifestyle content creator focused on realistic fashion, finances, and career in NYC. I love sharing advice, my life, and the realities of my world. Please feel free to DM me on IG or comment if you have any questions :) love you!

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Girlies! One of my favorite Instagram friends Sam, founder and face of @nocarbsforsam, is on today to chat love, life, and carbs! I love her so much and I am sure you will too. To support us, follow us both on socials and let us know what you think of this episode by subscribing and rating!Follow Sam here: https://www.instagram.com/nocarbsforsam/?hl=en Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en. Follow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Contact me: [email protected] www.alexisbarber.com/contactSubscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA 

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Baddies! You are too smart to not protect yourself and own your narrative at your corporate job, Here’s my top 4 tips for surviving your first, or fifth job post grad! To download my free project tracker, visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOmi-tRtyQfJGYQv9zDiHflHyEar3_MOQOPxfTliQcobZyhw/viewform?usp=sf_link For more post grad tips, check out this video: https://youtu.be/kMvK6KgT6fs Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en Follow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Contact me: [email protected] to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA

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She grew 70k YouTube Subscribers in 4 months! Lynette Adkins (@lynetteadki) is one of my favorite content creators and we have a LOT in common, so I was so excited to see ewe blow up on YouTube and build her brand. In this episode, we talk the struggles of being a content creator, the realities of working in big tech, her journey with spirituality, and her most recent growth on social media. 
Her current favorite podcast: HindsigntBook she’s reading: Blood In Their Eye
Lynette’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9i90wu-MA0cKraf6X0v6Q Lynette’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynetteadki/?hl=en Lynette’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lynetteadkins?lang=en 
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Too Smart For This on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/urtoosmartforthis/?hl=en Follow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Contact me: [email protected] www.alexisbarber.com/contactSubscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA 

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BESTIES! I am soooo thrilled to be back creating content for the podcast! I have missed you dearly and cannot wait for you to hear the amazing guests we have lined up for the rest of the year.In today’s episode, we discuss my life updates [TIME] and how I came to realize my biggest blocker. Then, I share with you my 3 step method for managing my anxiety, which I’ve had a ton of over the last months!
PLEASE subscribe, like, and review and find TSFT on YouTube and Instagram for more! DM me on Insta if you want to chat about all of this <3 
LOVE U
Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Too Smart For This on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/urtoosmartforthis/?hl=en Follow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=en Contact me: [email protected] www.alexisbarber.com/contactSubscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA 
 

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This episode is brought to you by Binto: Shop now at www.mybinto.com and use code ALEXIS20 for 20% off!I speak with my boyfriend Jeff about how we met, and how we’ve navigated the last four years through college, long-distance, and living apart in NYC now.We talk communication, making space for each other, and how we’ve lasted through anxiety, hardship, and money differences.Follow Too Smart For This on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urtoosmartforthis/?hl=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=en Follow Dr Alexandra Solomon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon/?hl=en The pod will be back this fall! Love you all <3

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Today’s episode is with Michelle Pellizzon, the HWIC and founder of Holisticism, an wellness company that takes an intellectual and inclusive approach to wellness. Through memberships like The Cusp (a heaven for wellness lovers and skeptics) and Courses like The North Node, Michelle and her incredible team critique wellness trends and teach you how to build your own intuitive business. I personally love their podcast, The Twelfth House, which has boundless knowledge and incredible guests.Listen to The Twelfth House here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-twelfth-house/id1537579483Follow Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/michellepellizzon/ Follow Holisticism: https://www.instagram.com/holisticism/ Check out Holisticism’s offerings: https://www.holisticism.com/ Follow me: Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enContact me: [email protected] www.alexisbarber.com/contact20% off Binto: www.mybinto.com promo code: ALEXIS20

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In this episode, I talk about how learning more about myself has led to a frustration with Influencer culture, capitalism, and being myself at work. It’s super difficult to navigate, but I hope this reassures you you’re not alone.Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enContact me: [email protected] www.alexisbarber.com/contactSubscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtA 

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In this episode, I talk to my fellow Northwestern friend and sports media journalist Astasia Williams about how she built a career from her own Twitter profile and went on to work for major sports brands. Check her out on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/AstasiaWillFollow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enContact me: [email protected] www.alexisbarber.com/contact

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