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Dear Twentysomething

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The Dear Twentysomething podcast started because we wanted to create a space for ambitious and curious twentysomethings to connect with the successful changemakers they most look up to.

A bit about me (your host!)... I'm Erica Wenger, a twentysomething entrepreneur and investor, and I'm so grateful for this badass community of twentysomethings who are here to get knowledge and be inspired!

While the twenties can be a time full of questions and doubts, we’re here to humanize the whole thing. Sometimes you’ll hear from successful trailblazers who come on to share the highs and lows of their 20s, and other times you’ll hear words of wisdom from experts who will speak on a topic relevant for twentysomethings. And then on occasion, it’ll just be me on the mic hosting an episode where I share a recent reflection or story from my own life as I too am navigating this wild decade. Thank you for being here!

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Episodes

Ali Kriegsman: Co-Founder & COO of Bulletin

This week we chat with Ali Kriegsman. Ali is the Co-founder and COO of Bulletin, a B2B wholesale marketplace backed by Y Combinator, Kleiner Perkins and other top venture funds. Her mission is to help founders and small business owners, and especially women, redefine the word "success." As a first-time founder, Ali felt like she couldn’t relate to the glamorous entrepreneurs on her Instagram feed who were peddling typical markers of success like glossy magazine covers, getting verified on social...

Dec 07, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Sabeena Ladha: Founder & CEO of DEUX

This week we chat with Sabeena Ladha. Sabeena is the founder and CEO of the good-for-you cookie dough company, DEUX. DEUX is a food brand that is completely revolutionizing how we view traditionally sweet desserts because they’re making them HEALTHY for you with immune boosting and stress relieving ingredients like zinc, elderberry, maca, ashwagandha, and more. Made to be baked or eaten straight from the jar, their enhanced cookie dough is an absolute game changer! Because it’s vegan, gluten fre...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 13

GloZell Green: Comedian & YouTube Personality

This week we chat with GloZell Green. GloZell Green, 'the Queen of YouTube', is a classically trained performer and hugely popular Internet personality. She has performed at the World Famous Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and other venues; appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, The Steve Harvey Talent Show, The Dr. Oz Show, 20/20, MTV, and Vstrong; has been featured in Ebony Magazine, Cosmopolitan, People, and on ABC News; and has interviewed President Obama at the White House. GloZell establishe...

Nov 09, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Meg Jay: Psychologist and Author of The Defining Decade

This week, we chat with Meg Jay, PhD. Dr. Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in adult development. She has over 15 years of experience listening to, teaching, researching, writing and speaking about our twenties — the critical period of adult development. Meg argues that our twenties are the critical period of adult development — and that this group is a critical part of the economy and workforce that needs to be better understood. Her TED talk about “Why Your 20s Matt...

Oct 26, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Coach Dar: Mental Edge Coach for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, CEOs, and global leaders

This week, we chat with Darleen Santore, known to many as Coach Dar. As a Board Certified Occupational Therapist, business executive, author and speaker, she is passionate about helping people break through barriers to achieve their goals. Recently named Senior Fellow of PathNorth – an organization of world leaders and CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, her powerful message continues to reach a global audience. As a mental skills and leadership coach, she blends a knowledge of science, psychology an...

Oct 12, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Poppy Jamie: Co-Founder of Happy Not Perfect & Co-Founder of Pop & Suki

This week, we chat with Poppy Jamie. Poppy Jamie is one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, podcast hosts and speakers in the mental wellbeing and mindfulness space, on a mission to democratize conversation and tools for emotional and mental health. Poppy is the founder of the award-winning Happy Not Perfect mindset app, host of the chart topping Not Perfect podcast and author of Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety. Poppy kicked off her ...

Sep 28, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Shaniqua McClendon: Political Director at Crooked Media & Creator of Vote Save America

This week, we chat with Shaniqua McClendon. Shaniqua has worked in politics for a decade and currently serves as Political Director for Crooked Media, home to the popular podcast, Pod Save America. In this role, Shaniqua led the creation of their voter engagement program, Vote Save America and volunteer engagement program, Adopt a State, which has educated millions of voters, recruited hundreds of thousands of volunteers and raised millions of dollars for progressive causes and candidates. Prior...

Sep 10, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Vanessa Dew: Co-Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha

This week, we chat with Vanessa Dew who is the Co-Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha. Vanessa founded Health-Ade Kombucha in 2012 alongside her best friends and husband-and-wife team, Justin and Daina Trout. As Chief Sales Officer, Vanessa brings an invaluable knowledge of sales and marketing amassed from years spent at a major pharmaceutical company before leaving to help start Health-Ade Kombucha. Through her expertise in channel penetration and people management, Vanessa has led Health-Ade’s sale...

Aug 26, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Tracy Tutor: Real Estate Agent & Star of Million Dollar Listing LA

This week, we chat with Tracy Tutor who is a luxury real estate agent and star of Million Dollar Listing LA. Continuously being ranked in the top 10 at Douglas Elliman, Tracy Tutor is an integral part of their Sports & Entertainment division. She has an undeniably strong presence and a confidence that has propelled her into the rooms of some of the most powerful people in LA, representing some of the most noteworthy brands in real estate, and iconic architects such as Frank Gehry, John Lautn...

Aug 12, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Lavinia Errico: Founder of Equinox

This week, we chat with Lavinia Errico who is the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs. She is a nationally acclaimed workplace and wellness entrepreneur and a speaker of essential truths on the subjects of Values-Driven Entrepreneurship, Developing Next Generation Leadership, The Women-Led Workplace, Spiritual Entrepreneurship, Keeping the Soul in Success, The Habits of Success, Building Your Brand, Culture Shifts, and Joy in the Hustle. A sought after board member, consultant, and an...

Jul 29, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Beatrice Dixon: Founder & CEO of The Honey Pot Company

This week, we chat with Beatrice Dixon who is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company. An empowering black female entrepreneur, Beatrice has been a recipient of the Sundial and Unilever’s multimillion-dollar New Voices fund; was 1 of the first 40 women of color to raise over one million in venture capital; and has been featured in T-Pain's School of Business, the BuzzFeed Ladylike series, The Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, ELLE, and Essence to name a few. When Beatric...

Jul 15, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Lara Stein: Founder of TEDx & Co-Founder of Boma Global

This week, we chat with Lara Stein who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Boma Global. Prior to founding Boma, Lara was the Executive Director of Women’s March Global, where she built the Women's March Global platform and oversaw all Women's March initiatives outside of the US. Previously Ms. Stein was Managing Director of Global Development at Singularity University, responsible for Singularity University's global expansion and implementation of vision and strategy. Prior to her time at SU, Lara was ...

Jun 16, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Jaime Schmidt: Founder of Schmidt's Naturals

This week, we chat with Jaime Schmidt who is the entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt's Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in her kitchen in Portland, Oregon in 2010. Jaime is known for modernizing natural personal care products, including the customer-favorite deodorant, and bringing them to the mainstream market. Under her leadership, Schmidt’s grew into a household name lining the shelves of retailers including Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart and CVS ...

Jun 02, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Shira Lazar: Founder & CEO of What's Trending

This week, we chat with Shira Lazar who is the Founder and CEO of the Emmy Nominated digital media brand, What's Trending. In 2018, she became the host of the afternoon drive show "Lets Go There" weekdays on the first national LGBTQ+ station Channel Q syndicated and on Radio.com. While in quarantine in April 2020, Shira launched PeaceInside.Live, a wellness community and platform offering virtual classes, workshops and retreats. Peace Inside Live is constantly working to break down the barriers ...

May 26, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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