When life throws curveballs at you, you put things on hold (like this podcast) and get through 'em. That's what Annie and Elijah did, which is why we took a break to focus on career, school, and getting back into the groove post-Covid. But, we're back with some biggg life updates and we dive into the ~wheel of life~, a visualization tool that can be used to understand how areas in your life are currently balanced. Come reflect with us as we talk through the eight slices of the wheel of life pie -- business/career, finances, health, family & friends, romance, personal development, fun and recreation, and contribution to society. Boo-yah! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

Hot girl summer is here and we’re READY! Aside from developing an aux-worthy Spotify playlist, co-hosts Elijah Z and Annie Kay share tips on what they learned from COVID that they’ll take with them into hot girl summer, like slowing down, self-care and letting go of the need to control everything. And while nobody knows for sure what post-COVID life will look like, we share some research from experts on both sides of the spectrum. One side says post-COVID will be similar to the Roaring 20s (1920s) in the sense that we can harness the power of community to continue grassroots activism efforts, and the other saying that post-COVID life will be different from the Roaring 20s psychologically—there was much more loss among young people, which led to more wildness. So, whatever happens, let’s bounce back with compassion for those who may be feeling anxiety or experienced loss, appreciation for some inevitable awkward convos and a whole lot of dancing and hugging! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

You may have gotten some negative sh*t passed down to you. Let’s chat about how to put the brakes on and make a U-turn to break down the origins of our thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, feelings, and biases. Elijah Z and Annie Kay get vulnerable in talking about how they got to rewrite and reframe their stories, specifically when it came down to things family members said and did. They intro the episode by talking about Tara Westover’s memoir, “Educated,” a powerful story of unlearning to ultimately enlarge one’s worldview. The good news - unlearning helps lead you to your most authentic self and ~thrive~ in a world that loves putting pressure on you in so many ways. But how does this journey of unlearning look like for the individual? Unpacking “why” our beliefs are the way they are, understanding the power of confirmation bias, and embracing open-mindedness, among other things. Tune in and get ready to UN-learn and navigate ambiguity with two twenty-somethings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

What does it mean to be intrinsically motivated? (Hint: It's figuring out what lights up the fire in your soul, and going after it). In this episode, we talk about #goals. AKA thriving and becoming the best versions of ourselves by doing some goal setting. But, where do you even begin? Elijah Z and Annie Kay talk about the importance of basing your goals off of your values, aligning with what you love, writing down or verbalizing your goals to others, and defining what success means for you. They also discuss different things that motivate them to reach their own goals. These include Ariana Grande, cheesy motivational videos, and listening to other people's stories of success. So how do you get motivated? Tune in and join us on our conversation of talking through how goal setting sets us youngins up for success. Go make that vision board, girl! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

Our first guest speaker, Ilana, speaks on how to attune with someone and build rapport quickly, even with someone you've only just met. As a property manager who rents to many young professionals in the LA area, she discusses a crucial skill that she sees missing from people in their young 20s—really listening and giving someone undivided attention. Sure, the pandemic is partly to blame for our social awkwardness, but is there more to it than that? Are communities actually shrinking, even as our social networks expand? Elijah Z, Annie Kay and Ilana discuss social intelligence, building on established relationships, and connecting with just about anyone with a bit of conversation and curiosity. Tune in, friend!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

What the hell is climate change and what can we do about this? Elijah Z and Annie Kay both agree the subject can be overwhelming, frightening, or just straight up politicized. They discuss their personal experiences of awareness of climate change issues with Elijah Z coming from the East Coast and Annie Kay coming from the Pacific Northwest. They then go into the details of the freak natural disasters that everyone has probably heard of. In the media, there are two distinct paths for environmental action -- individual actions and systemic changes. Tune in to learn about how individual harm reduction strategies need to go hand in hand with broader societal solutions to climate change, and why we Millennials and Gen Zers need to care about the environment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

While spending money is necessary, how can we spend money more intentionally in our 20s? Elijah Z and Annie Kay provide an update on their month-long Pinch Your Penny challenge, where they weren't supposed to spend more than $200 on non-essential spending. The results are not what they expected. Then, they dive into what millennials are spending money on according to research and discuss how to spend money in a way that brings you knowledge and betters you. Are you an Amazonholic or a big foodie? You'll definitely want to tune in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

What happens when you go from having an abundance of friends in college to having to start over with friendships when everyone goes their own ways? Social media makes it easier than ever to stay in touch, but it's definitely not enough. Human beings are social animals and both having/meeting friends and high quality friendships are important to overall life satisfaction. In this episode, Elijah Z (extrovert) and Annie Kay (introvert) share their experiences with making friends, and discuss the importance of social capital, whether quantity or quality is more prevalent in friendships in your 20s, and tips on growing your network. Tune in, friend! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

Why is it so hard to narrow down what you're truly passionate about? Well, for starters, it's a lifelong journey, and you may just be in the process of figuring out what you DON'T want to do right now. Which is truly a great place to be in, even if you feel like you want to pull your hair out. This episode is all about why your 20s is the best time to embark on a journey of self discovery, how different cultures throughout history view self discovery and strategies to help you discover what you really loveeee! Oh, and we also talk about furries (because they are, truly, a very passionate community). Tune in to learn more about what makes the 20s a defining decade and a time to get to know who you really are. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message

Your family can be a source of support, love, and probably tension. Which is why setting healthy boundaries is SO important for you to establish yourself as a thriving, independent person to your mom and pop and come to see each other as equals. In this episode, we discuss how it's important to know what you want mentally, physically, emotionally before setting boundaries, how to communicate those boundaries effectively, and also the harsh reality that those boundaries you set *will* be tested and how to keep 'em strong. Tune in to hear stories about our fam bams and how young people moving back in with their parents has brought with it an opportunity to revisit boundaries. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roaring20spodcast/message