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by Entry Level Podcast
Welcome to entry level, the podcast for people figuring it out, and the diary of @lexibrdnx and @victoriaxjackson as they navigate their twenties. Listen to stories about navigating relationships, self discovery, and all the “not talked about enough” topics. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
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#58: do you have a third place?
In sociology, the third place refers to the social surroundings that are separate from the two usual social environments: your home & where you work. We’ve found that in our post grad lives, especially with the lasting effects of COVID, these places are harder and harder to come by and we are...
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#57: february’s R.E.P.O.R.T.
Our R.E.P.O.R.T. episode serves as our monthly roundup of everything we’ve been Rediscovering, Eating, Playing, Obsessing over, Recommending, and Treating ourselves to. Topics discussed in this week's episode are: Getting gains via protein Investing in AMC A List Reobsessing over Formula 1 &…
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#56: breaking up & breaking free
As the saying goes “its better to have love & lost than never to have loved at all”. Gone are the days that we are viewing all break ups as heartbreaks because we’ve found that some of them can actually be kind of freeing. In this week’s episode, we are taking a look at all the things we’ve…
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#55: viva las vegas! (victoria works the super bowl)
Want the 411 on what really goes on behind the scenes at the Super Bowl (beyond the talks of Travis and Taylor)? This week, Victoria’s sharing all the details. From working Radio Row to working a red carpet, this week we’re giving allllll the deets on what really went down in Vegas this year....
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54: let's be real: our red flags
This month, the topic of dating is hotter than ever, and we are celebrating by dishing & digressing on our red, but mostly beige, flags. Have these actually inhibited our relationships? Hmm…we’ll let you be the judge of that (& yes, being judgemental is on our lists). Topics discussed in this...
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#53: january’s R.E.P.O.R.T
Our R.E.P.O.R.T. episode serves as our monthly roundup of everything we’ve been Rediscovering, Eating, Playing, Obsessing over, Recommending, and Treating ourselves to. Topics discussed in this week's episode are: Investing in the Kindle Pros and cons of the Oura ring Our current addiction with...
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#52: beating the winter blues (how to hygge)
With the holiday highs dying down and the winter scaries creeping in, this week’s episode is dedicated to how we are staying bright and cheery even when the weather isn’t. We’re learning to build routines and adopt the hygge (a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a cozy, contented mood...
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#51: honoring our inner child
We think of our inner child as the deepest, most joyful and optimistic versions of ourselves and find that in our adult lives, it’s often easy to overlook. In this week’s episode, we share a few ways we are honoring our inner child & why it’s so important to us. Topics covered in this episode...
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#50: things that make our lives easier
We’re not life coaches or gurus, but this week we have compiled lists of things that have simply made our lives better. Better in the sense that stress is reduced, confidence comes more naturally, and each day looks a little bit brighter. Topics covered in this episode include: Curbside pickup -...
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#49: BINGO!: our 2024 predictions
‘Tis the season for vision boards, goals, resolutions, and bingo cards. Entry Level is back and better than ever (trust). To start off the new year and new season, we are taking turns sharing our predictions for ourselves, and each other. Topics discussed in this week's episode are: Our words of...
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#48: november’s R.E.P.O.R.T.
Our R.E.P.O.R.T. serves as our monthly roundup of everything we’ve been Rediscovering, Eating, Playing, Obsessing over, Recommending, and Treating ourselves to. Topics discussed in this week's episode are: cult documentaries - thoughts & recommendations to add to your watch list comfort fall…
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#47: your guide to the 9-5 pt 3: burnout
The endless to-do lists, meetings that could’ve been emails, competing priorities, and an utter lack of interest in your role are more than enough to send you into burnout. Only a few years into our career, we’ve unfortunately found that this can be a recurring theme. This week, we’re discussing...
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#46: we’ve still got a lot to learn
We start almost every episode by reminding you that “entry level is the podcast for people figuring it out” & this stems from the fact that we are, in fact, still figuring a lot of things out. This week, we’re discussing topics that we’re still navigating figuring out. Topics discussed include:...
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#45: october R.E.P.O.R.T.
It’s the end of the month, meaning it’s time for our October R.E.P.O.R.T. Think of this as our version of the OG youtubers monthly favorites video. We’re sharing the top things we have been Reading/Rewatching, Eating, Playing, Obsessing over, Recommending, & Treating ourselves to this month. A...
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#44: all tricks, no treats
While we aren’t ones to get too into the halloween season, we thought it would still be fun to have a themed episode this week! We’re fully leaning into the spooky atmosphere and discussing our biggest fears - some of them irrational for sure (even though we might disagree), our hypothetical...
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#43: beating the birthday blues (victoria turns 25!)
POV: you’re on facetime with us to recap Victoria’s birthday trip to Chicago. This four day long trip to the 312 included wining & dining, shopping til (some of us) dropped, and lots & lots of laughter! Some highlights include: finessing a free section & entire night of free drinks proving the...
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#42: alone doesn’t mean lonely
For a lot of us, the idea of being alone is pretty scary. It also appears to be a recurring theme in our post grad lives. In this week’s episode, we get straight to the point discussing that even though it’s not always appealing, spending the necessary time alone - whether it's taking a walk,...
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#41: september’s R.E.P.O.R.T
Let’s first give credit where it’s due - this episode was inspired by @beckydubbs tiktok & we think we’ll incorporate it as a new monthly feature. The girlies are just in the mood to chit-chat, so this week we are coming at you with our September REPORT. This means we are sharing everything that…
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#40: season 3 now streaming
The girlies are currently in “season 3”, and we’re not talking about the podcast. The idea of being in your “season 3” is simply being open to all the things life has to offer you - the introduction of new cast members, plot twists, character development, etc. Look at the third season of some...
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#39: best friends forever?
This week we’re bringing a new perspective on one of our favorite topics - friendships. The old saying goes, “college is the best 4 years of your life”, and most of that thinking can be attributed to the people you’re surrounded with - but what happens after that? Topics covered in this week’s...
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#38: your guide to the 9-5 pt. 2
Back by popular demand, we are continuing the 9-5 corporate girly series - this time diving into our work day essentials. This week we’re bringing you perspectives on our different industries, working locations (remove vs in office), and products and ideas that have been absolute gamechangers in...
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#37: no like… i’m obsessed
If you had access to any form of internet or social media circa 2008, then you should be very familiar with stan culture. It has existed for quite some time, and we still see it going strong through fandoms like the Beyhive, Stylers, and Swifties. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn a lot about...
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#36: all aboard the struggle bus
Okay, we’re back…again (and going through it!). This episode gives you some real insight into why we ended up taking some unplanned additional time off. At the end of the day we’re just girlies trying to figure it out like everybody else - and that sometimes includes taking a ride on the struggle...
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#35: what time is it…summer time!
For our first episode of the new season, we decided to celebrate the new season - summer. The reality is that summer “break” definitely doesn’t hit the same once you start working a corporate job, but we’re determined to not let that hold us back. Let this episode be your sign to make your summer...
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#34: long distance relationships (won’t) kill you! (ft. Type A Black Girls)
This week we are honored to have none other than the “Type A Black Girls” hosts - Faith and D’Nasia. Not only are they co-hosts, but they are also long distance besties. We know that friendships can change drastically post-grad - especially if you and your best friend move to different cities…
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#33: the truth about living in dallas
You hear us say it every episode - “we’re two twenty somethings living in Dallas post-grad.” Today, we’re bringing you the tea on what it’s really like living in the triple D. We have a few years under our belt living here throughout college and post-grad, so we’re giving you the inside scoop on...
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#32: strut like you mean it
If the title of this episode doesn’t automatically make you think of Cheetah Girls 2… side eye! Lexi just returned from her time in Barcelona and this week we're highlighting some of the highs and lows of our recent Barcelona (and a little bit of London) excursions. Topics covered in this week’s...
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#31: you go girl
When’s the last time you admitted that you were proud of yourself? A lot of times we overlook or diminish our accomplishments, especially in our early years of adulthood. This week, we’re reminding ourselves of the importance of celebrating our accomplishments (both small and large)! Topics…
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#30: spring cleaning
This week we are challenging the phrase “out with the old & in with the new." Your fyp is likely filled with hauls, dupes, & must haves - but do you really need it? This episode starts with our 3 bests: which food and drinks truly hit different in spring? Topics covered in this episode (content...
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#29: your guide to the 9-5
Traditional corporate girls by day, your favorite podcast co-hosts by night - this week, we are discussing all the behind the scenes & best practices related to our careers. Starting off with this or that, we compared: Workplace preferences: In-office or work from home Saving for Retirement: Roth...
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#28: 2023 ins & outs
Buckle up for a long, fun episode! We’re nearly three months into the new year, and we can now confidently declare what’s in & what;s out for 2023 (warning you now that these may be controversial) This week we are beginning with a good, old fashioned game of f, marry, kill for the following...
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#27: there's other fish in the sea
Join Victoria in her first solo episode as she discusses all things casual dating in 2023. In pt. two of our solo episode valentine’s day series, @victoriaxjackson is discussing all things casual dating as a single twenty-something in Dallas - if you’re frustrated with today’s dating scene, this...
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#26: when you know, you know?
In the spirit of valentines day, Lexi is taking on her first solo episode discussing all the things she wishes she understood before getting into a relationship. As someone who has been in a long term relationship (more than once) @lexibrdnx is sharing some of the key things that would have saved...
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#25: i love my life!
*Romanticizing* our lives has become an essential life skill post-grad & while it’s not perfected, it’s something that we aim to work on daily. It’s easy to get caught up in your day-to-day schedule and not take the time to reflect on the special moments, but this week we’re giving you tips on…
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#24: are we really best friends?
We’re starting off the v-day season strong with a round of “we’re not really strangers: friendship edition”. We are known for being best friends, but how well do we actually know each other? This week's episode allowed us to explore the depths of our friendships and will prompt you to start...
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#23: making it out the group chat
Congrats, your group trip made it out of the group chat! Now what? This week we are recapping our latest endeavor - celebrating the new year in another state with a group of 12! We’re unpacking our do’s and don’ts of group trips along with some behind the scenes story times.
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#22: 2023: the year of ___
we are not immune to the “new year, new me” content, but in our first episode of the year, we want to look at this from a new perspective. rather than discussing goals & resolutions, we are here for the rebrands & eras. listen along to hear about how we are each rebranding for ourselves in 2023,...
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#21: wrap it up
with 2022 coming to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of this year’s highlights. we commemorated the national holiday that is Spotify Wrapped, shared some of our top rated months & moments in media, what we are most proud of personally and professionally, as well as a sneak...
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#20: let's not go there
in a perfect world, the holidays would always be a time of joy & cheer, but we know that sometimes they stir up feelings of discomfort, which inspired this week’s episode. for the second chapter in our entry level how-to guide: how to be a baddie, we’re looking at how to set boundaries - not only...
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#19: that’s weird
we’re long overdue for a chatty catch up episode, so this week we are sharing what we are Wearing, Eating, Impressed by, Reading, and Doing - all of which brings us to W.E.I.R.D. maybe you can garner up some info for your black friday shopping, next meal to make, or how to spend your upcoming...
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#18: word to the wise
this week, we’re back for part 2 of our birthday series with more advice! this means another installment of us getting vulnerable and sharing our thoughts on pretty much everything relevant to your mid twenties- not obsessing over the past or the “what ifs”, letting go of expectations, and so…
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#17: here’s to never growing up
birthdays - often celebrated but also often dreaded. as we approach victoria’s 24th birthday (and as lexi approaches 24 ½), we’re reflecting on all we’ve learned in the past 23 years of our lives and exploring what we plan to take into year 24. we’re talking all things mid-twenties including...
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#16: tran$parency
while we’re far from finance bros, we are two girls that have had some life experience managing money and are discussing it all in today’s episode. we are giving you the inside scoop on salaries, savings, spending, and budgeting. by the end of this, you’ll be able to decide if mo money really…
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#15: there's still more to come (ft. rachel adams!)
the basis of the entry level podcast is that no matter how much time you spend prepping for the future, there’s only so much you have control over. this week’s episode focuses on how our special guest, Rachel Adams, has tackled multiple major life changes including love, loss, and relocation…
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#14: catch (corporate) flights, not feelings
traveling for work… let’s discuss. depending on your personality type, this might be a top tier perk or something you really dread. regardless, we wanna make sure that you're set to beat the system that is corporate travel.
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#13: sign here
welcome to the first chapter of the very first entry level how-to guide. this week we’re exploring how to be a bad bitch. our first recommendation? find your “signatures” and how they can speak for you and to you. this can be anything from your signature scent to your style staples - you might…
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#12: re: out of office
when’s the last time that you stepped away and took a break? like a real, restful, stress-free break? some of you are very aware of the 2 month break we took - but let’s dive a little deeper. in this episode we discuss the importance of rest & the many forms that it can take.
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#11: its 6 months later… what's good?
the OGs know that in episode #2 we discussed things we wanted to accomplish this year, and well… it's now 6 months later. take a listen to see where we’re at with some of our goals, whether or not they’re even relevant anymore, and what we’ve learned so far.
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#10: no one cares!
this week’s episode title might be a little jarring at first, but definitely take the time to listen to the message. our friend @officialdariant guides us through how freeing it can be to let go of the expectations of others, and really learn how to live your truth. **volume warning throughout -...
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#9: what's the best that could happen?
we think we can all agree that being uncomfortable is…. uncomfortable, but it can also lead to some really great opportunities. this week we’re tackling the idea that “your comfort zone will kill you”. we know it's definitely easier said than done, so we wanted to share some ways we want to start...
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Welcome to entry level, the podcast for people figuring it out, and the diary of @lexibrdnx and @victoriaxjackson as they navigate their twenties. Listen to stories about navigating relationships, self discovery, and all the “not talked about enough” topics. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday.
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