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Let's catch up! Tune in for some recent life updates, reflections on my dating life, and my ins and outs of 2024. I'll be sharing insights on mindsets, habits, self-care, and what I will absolutely NOT be tolerating this year. Join me for a breakdown of what's been happening and what's on the horizon!

Show Notes

2:42 Life update!

6:36 Burnout prevention

8:01 What classes am I taking!

9:29 Going with the flow

10:48 Dating again after a long-term relationship breakup – learning to be intentional

13:37 Setting personal standards and sticking to them

14:08 New Year’s resolutions – planning for a year of fun and achievement

15:24 Stopping to reflect on how far I’ve come

18:32 Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

19:09 Ins and Outs of 2024

19:22 Outs!

19:29 Sleeping with your phone

20:26 Favoring aesthetics in lieu of genuine connection

21:29 Dating content from people who’ve never been in relationships

22:48 Believing that your dreams are too big

24:24 Neglecting to get pedicures

25:53 Ins!

25:26 Hard gel manicures

26:30 Pampering yourself

27:17 Baths for stress relief

27:42 Supplements and increased water intake

28:24 Investing in bodycare

29:24 Being unapologetic!

Products mentioned:

Naturium Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash

Naturium Multi-Oil Body Wash

Osea body oil

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Today, we're diving into my journey getting off birth control and the lifestyle changes I've made to balance my hormones. I'll walk you through how I prepared my body to remove hormonal birth control, discuss the side effects I noticed, and share my research on the impact of birth control on our bodies. Additionally, I share what I'm doing now to balance my hormones, my list of favorite supplements, and other non-negotiable habits that have transformed my health.

Note: around minute 16:00 when I mention excess progesterone, I meant to say excess estrogen.

Resources mentioned:

Women Code by Alisa Vitti

Moody Bitches by by Julie Holland

Aura Ring

Beam Dream (supplement for sleep)

Binto Supplements

Arrae Bloat Pills

Nutrafol (for hair growth)

Elix (healing elixirs)

Alive App (workouts)

Peloton App (workouts)

Flo app (cycle tracking)

Simple Modern 40oz Cup

Study: High cholesterol in women because of skipping breakfast

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This one's for all the material girls out there! In this episode, Alexis shares her 2023 favorites. Discover the secrets behind Alexis's glowing skin, must-have makeup essentials, luxurious home picks, fashion picks, and even book recs!

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HOME

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OTHER / TECH

• SUPERHUMAN APP 
• PINTEREST
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• MY MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 9: https://amzn.to/48fFItf 
• MY DJI POCKET 2: https://amzn.to/3TJgnU6 

TV SHOWS:

• Real Housewives
• The Crown
• The Bear

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In this week's Too Smart For This, Alexis shares her goal-setting tips for the new year! Chock full of insight, practical tips, and inspiration, this solo episode is a must for empowering you on your journey toward a fulfilling and purpose-driven future. Tune in to discover the keys to unlocking your potential and making 2024 the year you turn your aspirations into reality!

Show Notes

3:27 How to set goals and create a vision board!

5:05 You can’t control time, but you can change your relationship with the clock

6:07 The subtle power of changing your identity

7:47 Rewriting your narrative and crafting your identity

9:57 Transforming resilience into suffering

11:30 Using goal visualization to get what you want

13:35 Categories for creating a personal brand/identity

16:30 Use/focus on what you don’t want

17:09 Understanding your capacity and capabilities

19:44 Reviewing and evaluating your calendar performance

21:15 Create capacity buckets!

25:21 Goals: feelings vs accomplishments

29:21 Capacity and intent in identity development

29:55 Building accountability structures for yourself

31:26 Aim for the maximum!

33:09 Utilizing the structures that exist around you

33:50 The benefits of morning meditation(s)

35:02 Develop a framework for responding to negative situations

35:13 Move, regulate, vent

36:48 Build a self-care buffer zone

38:48 Making vision boards for the 5 areas of your life

Resources/Mentioned

Nespresso Vertuo – use code 20Alexis!

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Superhuman App

Google Calendar hacks video

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Welcome back to Too Smart For This episode 146! In this episode, Alexis shares details of her first semester experience in the Wharton MBA program. She covers everything you want to know - from finances and academics to social life.

If you're considering applying for an MBA, especially at a top program like Wharton, this episode is essential listening. Alexis tells all about the realities of B-school and life on campus as a first year MBA student.

Show Notes

1:20 Wharton Q&A!

2:29 Overview of business school

8:04 Utilizing the deferred enrollment program

9:21 Breaking down the b-school landscape

11:23 Let’s talk academics

17:08 Social dynamics of an MBA program

20:20 Navigating the social scene

25:57 Budgeting for social travel/events

32:36 Scholarships

33:47 First semester summary

Resources/Mentioned

The Consortium

Management Leadership for Tomorrow

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Welcome to a special milestone episode of Too Smart For This! Today, Alexis is celebrating her 25th birthday, and she's taking a moment to reflect on the valuable lessons she's learned in the past year. Join her as she shares personal insights, growth moments, and the wisdom gained on her journey so far. It's a candid episode filled with reflections, gratitude, and the anticipation of what lies ahead. Let's celebrate and learn together on this birthday edition of Too Smart For This!

Quick Notes

1:20 Recapping 24

2:15 Thank you!

2:30 Life lessons from 24 years

2:41 Putting yourself first without feeling guilty

5:45 The myth of the balanced life

7:04 Embracing the unexpected

8:11 No one is coming to save you

11:05 Viewing failure as a good thing

13;43 How to own your shit and stop blaming others

16:57 Figuring out what’s most important to you

18:43 Trust YOUR timing

22:07 Goals for 25!

22:48 #1 Have fun and enjoy life

23:06 #2 Become a version of you your younger self would look up to

23:31 #3 Show up for yourself

25:50 #4 Invest in personal care

27:20 #5 Don't allow yourself to dream small

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In this episode of Too Smart For This, join Alexis as she candidly shares some takeaways from what have been chaotic times, to say the least. She talks about prioritizing yourself again, how she came to the decision that she doesn't want to be actively dating and is ok with being single and walking through the uncomfortable changes that she’s going through.

Show Notes

1:46 Whirlwind first semester of Wharton

2:30 Life update!

6:47 Decentering men

8:50 You are in charge of your own happiness

9:36 Believing that you can accomplish great things

11:26 Cultivating patience in an immediate gratification world

14:09 Everything is happening for your highest good … you will be okay

14:45 Discomfort as a catalyst for growth

15:57 The power of being present

18:18 Realizing when you’re engaging in self-sabotaging behavior

Resources/Mentioned

Rhode Glazing Milk

e.l.f. Power Grip Primer

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Fenty Beauty Match Stix

The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery

Ami Cole Lip Treatment Oil

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Welcome back to Too Smart For This! This week, Alexis is sharing the tangible tips she used to #glowup this year! Make sure to rate the show 5 Stars and share on Instagram @toocollective

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Show Notes

2:20 How to transform your life

4:23 TooCollective Black Friday sale!

5:13 10 tools I’ve used to glow up over the past year

5:57 #1 Dreaming + being honest with yourself

8:45 #2 Everything is happening for your highest good

11:34 #3 Importance of discomfort for personal growth

13:01 #4 Check in with yourself and your priorities!

14:49 #5 Minimizing digital interaction

18:52 #6 Maximizing calendar productivity 

19:37 #7 Build routines that enable you to become your best self

21:23 #8 Habit stacking and its importance

24:01 #9 You need to live life!

27:26 #10 Be present!

Resources/Mentioned

Superhuman App

Binto Supplements

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan Schafler

Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune by Gay Hendricks and Carol Kline 

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Welcome back to Too Smart For This! This week, Alexis is answering all of your questions on everything from Wharton to her new single life. Enjoy and make sure to follow her on Instagram for more!

Show Notes

4:11 Instagram Q&A!

4:59 How do you know if you’re ready for Grad School?

6:10 Creating an intentional career plan 

8:26 How old is the average MBA student?

11:01 What is the overall Wharton experience ;ole?

13:42 Knowing when to ask for help

16:02 What am I learning at Wharton?

22:11 Prepare your finances for Grad School!

22:45 Navigating life post-break-up

24:26 Dealing with your guilt so it doesn’t drag you down

26:38 Do you like him? Or the attention?

28:14 Dating vs relationship

30:53 Solitude as a testament to self-love

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Welcome back to the Too Smart for This podcast! In today’s episode, Alexis is joined by KJ Miller, the dynamic force and co-founder behind Mented Cosmetics. KJ's journey is one of inspiration, innovation, and sheer determination as she has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the beauty industry. In this exclusive interview, KJ will take us through her remarkable journey, sharing the behind-the-scenes process and experiences that led to the creation of Mented Cosmetics. If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, inclusivity, and the world of cosmetics, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! 

Show Notes

5:06 Rapid fire questions!

11:08 Nurturing intimacy in your romantic relationships

14:26 Debunking the over-glamorized narrative of entrepreneurship

16:26 The history of Mented Cosmetics

21:14 Embracing the bumps along the road of entrepreneurship

24:06 How do you decide when to scale back?

25:53 Navigating burn-out 

27:18 KJ’s week in the life

28:11 Foregoing the grindset

30:23 Molding your fundraising process to fit the demands of the time

34:12 The undeniable purpose of a business plan

35:34 Learning and growing from initial feedback

38:47 How to build a positive community around your product

40:26 Navigating between direct-to-consumer and wholesale 

43:14 The importance of capital in the early stages of a business

44:31 Resources that enabled Mented Cosmetics to thrive

45:52 The necessity of building a founder network

47:40 KJ’s favorite founders/mentors

48:52 Juggling your personal brand with entrepreneurship

50:57 Learning from failure as the key to success

52:06 Taking constructive from feedback and growing from it

54:00 Importance of approaching every experience from a place of learning

55:13 The decision to start ‘Not Another Business Podcast’

57:49 Gatekeeping in the business-sphere

58:29 Why Harvard Business School?

1:00:59 Lessons learned from business school

1:03:05 Traits of a successful entrepreneur

1:07:05 Brands to watch!

1:09:43 Entrepreneur resources for starting a successful brand

Resources/Mentioned

Parfait Wigs

Keep up with KJ Miller!

@kjmiller on Instagram

@iam_kjmiller on TikTok

Not Another Business Podcast

Mented Cosmetics

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