Explore every episode of the podcast The 20's Survival Guide
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Abandoned on Christmas, Saved by a Credit Card | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:19:32 | |
This week we are getting into the Christmas spirit with a funny story of an old Christmas memory. The time my family abandoned me at the airport on Christmas!! But... They left me with their credit card, and I had a revenge plan... Tune in if you want a good laugh and to find out where I ended up! Enjoy! | |||
| 5 Reasons Why You Feel Lost in Your 20's and How to Fix It | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:11:28 | |
Are you constantly being told that your 20's are the best years of your life but can't help feeling lost along the way? Good news! This is normal, and the reality is, there are better years to come. In this episode I walk through 5 common reasons as to why you feel lost in your 20's with actionable advice on how to fix this. You will finish this episode with a better understanding of how to overcome these challenges and how to start feeling more sure of yourself! Enjoy! | |||
| The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Vision Board That Works | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:15:08 | |
As the new year quickly approaches, it's time to think about fresh starts, new goals, and aspirations! But let's be honest—without a solid plan, those goals can easily remain just dreams. In this episode, I’m breaking down three key strategies to help you create a vision board that actually drives you toward achieving your goals, plus tips on how to track your progress throughout the year. If you're ready to kick off the new year organised, motivated, and with clear goals in mind, this episode is for you! | |||
| The Ultimate Blueprint for Building Confidence After a Setback | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:19:27 | |
Feeling low on confidence after a tough week or recent setback? Or maybe you just want to build more self-assurance? This episode is for you! In this episode, I’ll walk you through my proven blueprint for overcoming setbacks, no matter how big or small. You’ll get three actionable tips to help shift your mindset and become a stronger, more confident version of yourself—skills that, if mastered, will make you unstoppable! It's a quick, bite-sized episode, but packed with exactly what you need for a confidence boost and a mindset reset. Enjoy! | |||
| Launching at Uni, Landing in Selfridges (Ft Chamiah Dewy) | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:40:33 | |
If you want to grow your confidence and silence that negative voice in your head, then this is the episode for you! In today’s episode, we chat with Chamiah Dewy, the founder of DEWY, a clothing brand designed specifically for shorter women. Chamiah shares her inspiring journey, from overcoming self-doubt in her university years and early 20s to building a successful business that’s now been featured at London Fashion Week and stocked at Selfridges. And yes... she is only 25! Tune in to hear her secrets on what it really takes to achieve your aspirations. Enjoy! | |||
| Stranded with Strangers in a Madrid Sex Motel | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:39:50 | |
Have you ever had a horrendous travel nightmare? Cancelled flights, lost bags, camping at the airport? Well, buckle up because I am about to tell you the worst travel story you have EVER heard... From booking a flight to DC, to ending up in a dodgy roadside motel with strangers in Madrid, I have left nothing out... But we got through it! The moral of the story is that it is never about the shitty situation but about the way you handle it. You will finish this episode learning tips to make yourself stronger and more resilient so you can get through anything that comes your way. Enjoy! | |||
| Is This Really Adulting?? | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:22:50 | |
This time last year, Emily was going back to University, and moving back into a house with her roommates. But she has been thrown into the real world and is feeling the FOMO. Emily reminisces on the things she misses most about uni and has some funny stories to tell. She then has some confessionals of things that have happened over the past month! Lastly, she emphasises that you don't need to have everything figured out in your 20's. Wherever you are in your life right now, you're doing great, and keep going xx | |||
| From Startup to Vogue (Ft Amira Hussain) | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:40:45 | |
Want to know how a 25-year-old got her fashion brand startup into Vogue Magazine? Tune into this episode with Amira Hussain, founder of Araia Paradis, a luxury clothing brand she started with her friend straight after leaving university. Amira covers everything from the moment she decided to start her own fashion company to the struggles she's faced along the way and the moment she found out that her company was featured in Vogue Magazine! She also talks about how she stays motivated and in a routine as a founder in her twenties and how she balances her long-distance relationship on top of it all! Enjoy! | |||
| The Secret to Escaping Your Comfort Zone | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:24:25 | |
In this week’s episode, Emily delivers an empowering pep talk on breaking free from your comfort zone before the year wraps up. Brat Girl Summer may be over, but the journey of trying new things and growing from them doesn’t have to end! Tune in and get inspired! | |||
| Can You Really Be 'Just Friends' with the Opposite Sex? | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:33:01 | |
In this episode, Emily invites her best guy friend to dive deep into the age-old question: Can you really have a platonic friendship with someone of the opposite gender? | |||
| A day in the life at Royal Ascot | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:08:47 | |
This week Emily takes you back to last month at Royal Ascot! The day is full of bets, pimms, incredible fashion, exclusive parties and a surprise entrance from the King! Tune in for a short and sweet insight into the unseen bits of Royal Ascot!! | |||
| MY HINGE ROAST | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:31:21 | |
Welcome back for another SOLO episode! Last weekend, Emily broke her dating app virginity and she's here to tell you all about it! From her unhinged night out in London where they did not end up where they intended.... To downloading Hinge and roasting some hilarious boys' prompts! Whether you're into dating apps or not, this episode will definitely make you laugh! Enjoy! | |||
| My Sister's Disability: Her Unseen Journey | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:20:23 | |
This week, Emily shares her heartfelt journey with her sister's disability. Highlighting the challenges faced by siblings and offering practical tips for fostering inclusivity. Tune in for an inspiring story on her sisters resilience and the need for greater societal accommodation. Enjoy the episode! | |||
| The Day She Spilled All My Secrets - Ft Ellie | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:36:14 | |
Guys - The best friend is finally on!! Ellie is here to tell you all of our childhood secrets and drama! In todays episode, Ellie tells the story of how we met, and the difference between going to university in the USA compared to the UK. She gives us the backstory of sorority and fraternity culture and all the drama that comes with it. Later, Ellie spills the gossip of one of Emily's breakups and the wild things she had to do to make sure the mission was completed! Tune in for the most entertaining episode yet! Enjoy! | |||
| Student Debt - What You Need To Know | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:33:30 | |
In this episode, Abigail Foster, Founder of 'Elent', dives into the world of student loan repayment. She shares her journey from social media fame to founding 'Elent', breaks down repayment processes, eases fears, and discusses the 'Finance Bro' trend from her perspective as a woman in finance. Whether you're grappling with student debt or not, this episode is a must-listen! | |||
| Thogden: Scoring big in your 20's | 29 May 2024 | 00:30:03 | |
This week Emily welcomes Theo onto the podcast! Football YouTuber, otherwise known as Thogden, talks about his journey and success with starting his channel and how going to University was not for him. Emily quizzes Theo on some football and particularly his view on the women's game. Theo talks about his experience meeting players like Messi and David Beckham and what he got in return. Lastly, Theo gives advice on how to start out as a creator and the tips needed to be successful in any career whether you went to university or not. Enjoy! | |||
| Uni? Completed it mate! | 22 May 2024 | 00:18:24 | |
I just finished University!!!! Oh my gosh guys it's all done!! What next!? I have no idea! And that's okay! Tune in to this solo episode to join Emily try and figure out what she should do with the next chapter in your life after University! | |||
| How I discovered I had ADHD - Ft. Liv | 15 May 2024 | 00:35:48 | |
Today Emily sits down with her best friend and housemate, Liv. The girls open up about their experiences with ADHD, their diagnosis, the unspoken challenges it creates in their daily lives, their experiences with medication, and what they do to cope with it. Later, the girls make it clear that ADHD is a positive thing in their lives and speak about what they do to use it as an advantage. If you have/think you have ADHD, or want to learn more about it, or even have friends with it, make sure to tune in to educate yourself! Enjoy! | |||
| "What I wish I knew before running the London Marathon" Ft Liz | 08 May 2024 | 00:37:15 | |
Hey Guys! In this episode, Emily sits down with her housemate Liz, who has just completed the London marathon! The girls talk about everything you need to know before running a marathon, with tips for the training, the fuelling and the actual day itself! Tune in for some insider information about the marathon that you won't get anywhere else! Enjoy! | |||
| THE MOST FERAL SKI TRIP OF MY LIFE | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:16:50 | |
GUYS!! THE SKI TRIP VLOG IS HERE! This was the most wild ski trip I've ever been on. And i'm taking you guys with us for every step of the way. Tune in for crashes, dutch boys, feral aprés, Ella Eyre and the London Marathon to finish it off!!! You really don't want to miss this one! Enjoy!! | |||
| How to be the best version of yourself (Ft . Issy Thomas) | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:30:10 | |
In this week's episode, Emily's friend, Issy, opens up about her journey with depression and her experience with being medicated. The girls uncover the stereotypes of depression and how it has become a taboo topic. Later, the girls give advice on how to craft the best routine at university and provide some tips on how to be the best version of yourself. Enjoy! | |||
| Love Letters, Wake-Up Calls and Strava | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:20:10 | |
In this week's SOLO episode, Emily gives you the wake-up call you need. Stop clinging on to little things people say to you for validation and confidence, and instead find that from within. This episode includes a lesson on how to stop being delusional, how to be self aware in relationships, and how to use failures as motivation to channel into your self growth. Emily also shares a funny story from one of her breakups which led to her breaking in to someones house! Enjoy! Instagram: _The20sSurvivalGuide | |||
| Charlie: Embrace the Red Flags | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:31:47 | |
This week, meet another one of Emily's housemates, Charlie! Charlie opens up about his sexuality, exploring the LGBTQ+ experience in university life, and how he met his boyfriend! Later, Charlie gives advice on how to spot toxic masculinity and the importance of having similar morals in relationships. Emily then plays a quick-fire game with Charlie for the listeners to get to know what makes him tick and what he absolutely loves! Enjoy! | |||
| 'Boys Will Be Boys' - Life lessons from a criminal prosecutor (Ft Deana) | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:28:29 | |
Sit down with Emily and criminal prosecutor, Deana Puccio, who is here to educate us on sexual assault, consent and handling tough situations in the workplace. In this episode, Deana opens up about a time where she has been sexually assaulted in the workplace, and how it led to her co-founding a company called the RAP project. She shares her advice on how to handle situations such as being followed home, the morning after pill, how to comfort friends who have experienced sexual assault and much more. Later they dissect the Sarah Everard case and how sexual assault is painted in the media. Tune in to this educational episode and enjoy! | |||
| MY 21ST BIRTHDAY VLOG | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:17:48 | |
This week, Emily brings you along to her craziest birthday party yet. The night consists of many characters, elegant outfits, too many cocktails to count and a run in with Olivia Neil! Emily takes her with you from getting ready with the girls, to some wild moments at the venue and the messy aftermath including the next morning. AND the whole thing is vlogged. This episode is one you will not want to miss. Enjoy! | |||
| Game of Truths - How to be single in your 20's Part 2 (Ft Phoebe) | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:20:38 | |
Join Emily and Phoebe for part 2 on how to be single in your 20's. In this episode, Emily plays a game of truths with Phoebe where she has to reveal some of her biggest dating secrets and failures! But at the end of the day, they are not failures if we learn from them - that's why the girls are sharing them with you so you can avoid these mistakes!Phoebe shares some of her most shocking dating experiences and tips on how to spot the red flags. Lastly, she gives a great piece of advice she has learnt in her 20's on how to manage relationships and friendships which is very relatable! Enjoy Part 2 of this episode! | |||
| Should I block him? - How to be single in your 20's Part 1 (Ft Phoebe) | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:28:39 | |
Join Emily and Phoebe to learn how to do single well in your 20's! (part 1 of a 2 part episode) Emily and Phoebe debrief their house party from the weekend, and Phoebe shares her not so glamorous travelling horror stories! Later, the girls talk about all things being single, dating apps, what to do when preparing for the date, recent crushes and how to be friends with your exes! Enjoy Part 1 of this episode! | |||
| From Arch Enemies to Besties (Ft Abbie) | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:29:10 | |
Join Emily for an interview with another one of her 7 housemates - Abbie! Emily and Abbie set the record straight on how they were NOT friends at first sight at all, and the tragic story of how they met. The girls discuss the struggles of making friends in first year, keeping up with your passions alongside studies and travelling after university. Later, Emily plays a Quick Fire questions game with Abbie about her opinions on the latest fashion trends and they open up about the tragic fashion sense they both used to have! Enjoy! | |||
| Valentine's Day Exposed! | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:10:34 | |
It's that time of the year again! Valentine's Day! Whether you're in a relationship and have big plans or you're single and want to ignore the rest of the world today you're in luck! Emily is here to give you a good laugh! She talks about her Valentine's Day story last year when she was in a relationship and how it all went wrong! Later, she shares her restaurant recommendations for Valentine's dinner, and how to treat your significant other depending on their love languages. Enjoy! Instagram: _the20ssurvivalguide | |||
| 2024 For The PLOT - (ft Fabs) | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:21:34 | |
Join Emily for a sit-down interview with her housemate Fabs! Emily and Fabs discuss their worst icks and how not to talk to a woman. Fabs reflects on growing up in France and the struggles of being so far away from home. Later, the two discuss the importance of Linkedin, whilst also acknowledging the career anxiety and pressure it brings. Finally, Fabs shares some gossip from her nights out this week and how this year we are doing things for the plot! If you want some fun girl talk, but also some strong career advice, then this is the episode for you. Enjoy! Instagram: _The20sSurvivalGuide https://www.instagram.com/_the20ssurvivalguide/ | |||
| Pilot | 04 Feb 2024 | 00:00:39 | |
Welcome to The 20's Survival Guide, a podcast about navigating life in your 20's - the unfiltered edition. Each episode is a candid conversation about the unique experiences and challenges of your 20s, covering everything from career highs and lows to dating escapades and self-discovery. Whether you're figuring out life's next big move or just looking for a good laugh, we've got your back. Tune in and join the ride through the rollercoaster decade of the 20s with us!Join me every Wednesday as we navigate the complete survival guide to thrive in your twenties!Instagram: @survivethetwenties | |||