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Successful AF
by Ashley Czarnecki & Fiona Miles
A podcast focused on how to be successful in all aspects of your life in your twenties, from relationships to your career, none of us really know WTF we're doing. We're here to help give you advice, start conversations, and remind you that you're not alone while you navigate actual adulthood and your future... with some laughs along the way.
Episodes
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Feeling Behind & Not Where You “Should” Be
In this episode, we discuss the struggles of feeling like you’re not where you “should” be in your twenties. We talk about the importance of not comparing yourself to others, identifying your priorities and finding new ways to measure progress for yourself. Everyone is on their own path and as…
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Building Your Confidence Muscle w/ Sarah Singleton
In this episode, we talk with Sarah Singleton on the importance of building your confidence muscle. We discuss her background and how she got to where she is now, why women lack confidence and self-esteem in their twenties, how to build confidence and trust in yourself and so much more. Then we…
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Book Club: The Defining Decade by Meg Jay PHD
Welcome to book club! We plan to share with you 20 books everyone needs to read in their twenties. Started off with The Defining Decade by Meg Jay. This book wholeheartedly changed our perspective on so many things and makes you question almost everything in your life. It’s a great read…
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Setting 2024 Goals & Visualizing The Life You Want
In this episode, we discuss our goals for 2024 and how we plan to implement them. We break down how we reevaluate our goals from the previous year and set new ones we want to accomplish. We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you put your goals in place for 2024! Successful AF Podcast:...
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Goodbye 2023, Hello Frontal Lobe Development
We’re back! So much has happened since we last caught up with you guys and we couldn’t wait to share it with you. In this episode, we recap our 2023 and discuss the challenges we weren’t anticipating. So much can change in just one year (especially in your twenties) and that’s what this podcast…
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How To Handle Grief And Unexpected Loss
We’re back!! It feels like so much time has passed since we sat down together to record an episode for you guys. Not to mention, so much has happened. We have been waiting to do this episode for a long time, and this just felt like the perfect moment to share it with you. We recap the past month...
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Staying Independent While Navigating A Relationship
In this episode, we discuss how to stay independent while you are entering a new relationship. Anyone who has been through a breakup knows that they don’t want to lose themselves again in a relationship, cut off their friends or not prioritize their alone time. It’s hard to find balance and…
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Living With Your Partner And Buying Your First Home
In this episode we have on our friends Aine & James to talk about the transition to living together and buying your first home with your significant other. We discuss how they met, how timing matters and the importance of being fully developed emotionally as individuals before settling down with…
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Healing Is Hard, Getting Back Into A Relationship Is Harder
In this episode, it’s Ashley’s 25th birthday!!! We discuss her birthday plans, reflecting on her quarter life crisis and expressing gratitude for growth the past year. Then we explain how healing through a breakup is very hard but trying to get back into a relationship can be even harder. Some...
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Let’s Catch Up w/ Special Guests
In this episode, we catch you guys up on everything that’s been going on in our lives plus some funny stories. We also share some BIG NEWS. Then, we play “how well do you know us” with some special guests. We hope you enjoy this one of a kind episode that will probably never happen again....
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The Power Of Being Your Own Boss w/ Alex Prushinski
Description: In this episode, we have on our talented friend and business owner Alex Prushinski! We discuss her background and what led her to starting her own influencer talent agency this year. We also discuss what it was like to grow up a dancer, struggles in your twenties and laugh about...
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How To Have More Fun As An Adult & Stop Living For Your Weekends w/ Jenna Palek
In this episode, we get to speak with influencer and host of the fun on weekdays podcast, Jenna Palek! We talk about her journey to where she is today and what led to her starting fun on weekdays. We also discuss how your idea of “fun” shifts as you get older and how to add more fun into your…
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The Importance Of Mental Health Advocacy w/ Former Fashion Model, Entrepreneur and Speaker Nikki Gal
In this episode, we speak with former fashion model, entrepreneur and mental health advocate Nikki Gal. We talk about her decision to leave modeling and the importance of speaking out about mental health. Lastly, we play twenty questions. Enjoy! Successful AF Podcast: Instagram:...
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Letting Go & Embracing Change In Your Twenties w/ Mafe Anzures
In this episode, we have on influencer, fashion brand owner and host of the imissedme podcast, Mafe Anzures! We discuss her journey with social media, getting vulnerable online, healing after a breakup, her spiritual journey and embracing change in your twenties. We hope you guys enjoy this…
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Is Dating On Valentine’s Day Serious?
In this episode, we discuss a hot topic in our life right now… does going on a date with someone on Valentine’s Day make it serious? We discuss our personal opinions on this topic, what we would want as gifts on valentine’s day and our love languages. We hope you enjoy this sneaky v day episode…
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The Truth About Working In A Male Dominated Industry
In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Ulsheimer. We discuss how she started in her career and worked her way up to where she is today. We tackle the biggest misconceptions about her job and she shares her biggest struggles paving her way in a male dominated industry. Then, we play twenty...
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Developing Your Personal Brand w/ PR Expert Lucia Petruccelli
In this episode, we have on our friend Lucia Petruccelli. We discuss her career path in Public Relations and define personal branding in business and individuals. We also discuss the difficulty in finding and maintaining friends in your twenties who are in alignment with your values, career goals...
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Be Transparent AF
In this episode, we talk about the importance of being open and honest even when it sucks. Being transparent and vulnerable is key and will always result in more trust and intimacy in your relationships. From friendships to family to romantic partners, we discuss how to work through open...
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2022 Recap & Setting Yourself Up For Success In 2023
In this episode, we recap our 2022 goals and lessons we learned. Then, we share our goals for 2023 and everything we hope to accomplish/work towards. Including getting finances in order, starting to invest, moving, fitness, reading and more. We also explain what you should do to create a vision...
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The Highs & Lows Of The Holiday Season
Happy Holidays! In this episode, we talk about our favorite things to do around the holidays and what our traditions & plans are this year. Then, we deep dive into struggling during the holidays after a huge loss in your life. We give our advice on how to grieve, feel less alone and make the most...
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Giving Yourself Permission To Offend w/ Certified Master Neuroscience Coach Rachel Luna
*Trigger warning* In this episode, we discuss topics such as death of a parent, abuse and addiction. In this episode, we chat with Certified Master Neuroscience Coach, Author and Podcast Host: Rachel Luna. She deep dives into her incredible backstory of how she got to where she is today and all…
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Prioritizing Yourself Isn’t Selfish w/ Mikayla Schultz
In this episode, we talk to the host of the wellness & chill podcast: Mikayla Schultz. We discuss how to prioritize yourself and wellness in your twenties, guilt around saying no in social situations and the best ways to recharge to feel whole again. We also discuss gaining confidence in yourself...
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Dealing With Jealousy, Envy & Self-Comparison
In this episode, we discuss the difference between jealousy and envy and how to handle those emotions. We go through the emotions in romantic relationships, work relationships and friendships. Lastly, we give advice on how to deal with self-comparison and overcome these negative feelings. We hope...
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Finding Your Superpower w/ Chief Creative Officer at ClickUp: Melissa Rosenthal
In this episode was speak with Melissa Rosenthal. Melissa is an award winning marketing executive and the Chief Creative Officer at ClickUp. Previously Melissa was the CRO/Executive Vice President at Cheddar, a live video media company at the intersection of business news and culture. For her…
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Choosing You & Believing You Are Enough w/ Host of the Badass Basic Bitch Podcast: Brianna Dunbar-Demike
In this episode, we get to talk to Brianna Dunbar-Demike: Host of the Badass Basic Bitch Podcast. We touch on transitioning in your career and relationships and the challenges you face during that difficult process. Brianna also opens up about being a mom while also managing a successful...
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Are We Even Friends?
In this episode, we answer questions to see how well we actually know eachother. The questions range from ridiculous to heartwarming. We hope you enjoy this lighthearted episode where we may or may not find out we aren’t actually as close as we thought. Stay tuned!
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Taxes 101: Everything You Need To Know w/ The Wellness CFO Sheridan Pannozzo
In this episode, we speak with Sheridan Pannozzo, licensed CPA and professional bookkeeper. She left her Big 4 accounting job to pursue her business: The Wellness CFO full-time. We talk everything from setting yourself up financially to pursue a career as an entrepreneur to her love for fitness…
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It’s Spooky Season
We’re back witches! It’s just us in this spooky season episode all about halloween. For those who don’t know, Ashley is a die hard fan of this holiday. We catch up and talk everything from her yearly halloween party, to our favorite costumes and more. We hope you enjoy this fun and lighthearted...
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Getting Unstuck And Finding Your Purpose w/ Author & TEDx Speaker Shira Miller
In this episode, we get to talk to the amazing Shira Miller! Shira has transitioned from financial ruin to prosperity, chronic health challenges to a constant state of wellness, obesity to sustaining a healthy weight, divorce to lasting love, and an unfulfilling career to a purpose-driven life.…
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The Secret Recipe For Living Your Best Life w/ Certified Life Coach Megan Coan
In this episode, we have on Megan Coan: Certified Life Coach and host of the FMBL Podcast. We deep dive into her journey of how she got to where she is today. We talk about everything from loss, starting over when it feels helpless, overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, navigating big...
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Time To Recharge, Reset, and Restart
Happy Fall! Yes, September means it’s fall. We’re back with a new season and felt like this was the perfect episode to start with. In this episode, we talk about how to recharge, reset and restart in this new season. For many, September means back to school but for others it’s a perfect check-in...
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Protecting Yourself & Your Business w/ Legal Entrepreneur Andrea Sager
EP. 10 of our SUMMER SERIES!! In this episode, we have on the host of The Legalpreneur podcast: Andrea Sager. We deep dive into her journey of how she got to where she is today. We talk about everything from LLCs & trademarks to contracts and business tips. We also touch on misconceptions and...
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Sad To Savage: Building Better Habits with Shelby Sacco
EP. 9 of our SUMMER SERIES!! In this episode, we talk to the one and only Shelby Sacco, queen of all things habits. She tells us about her sad to savage journey and what made her want to start her own course to help others build healthy habits as well. She educates us on the habit cycle, habit...
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Flipping Your Mindset & Attracting What’s Meant For You
EP. 8 of our SUMMER SERIES!! In this episode, we catch up with you guys & talk about all things men & the gym. We also talk about Ashley going viral on TikTok for the wrong reasons. We wanted to focus this episode on shifting your mindset from negative to positive to truly attract what’s meant…
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Self Love & Finding Your Worth w/ Emily Zizzadoro
EP. 7 of our SUMMER SERIES!! In this episode, we chat with our new friend Emily: host of The Uncensored Self podcast. We learn her self love journey and what led her to starting her own podcast. We also discuss building confidence, getting out of your own way, and walking away from things that no...
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Do You Even Like Them?
EP. 6 of our SUMMER SERIES!!! In this episode, we talk about the importance of choosing someone you actually like as a partner and see future potential with. It’s important to look at factors like compatibility and not just stay with someone because of a spark or how much time has passed in the...
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Nobody's Perfect (Even If It Looks Like It On Social Media)
EP. 5 of our SUMMER SERIES!! In this episode, we talk about our relationship with social media and how it affects our daily lives. Fiona touches on her experience during her social media break & everything she learned. We give our perspective of how it impacts your mental health by over…
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Let’s Start Investing w/ Anne-Marie & Nicole from FML Fund My Life @MyWallSt
EP. 4 of our SUMMER SERIES!! In this episode, we are joined by Anne-Marie & Nicole - hosts of FML Fund My Life Podcast by @MyWallSt. We talk about the importance of starting to invest in your twenties and how to start. They explain how @MyWallSt helps you navigate the best stocks to invest in to...
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Looking At The Bigger Picture w/ The Feminine Soul Whisperer: Susan Eckert
EP. 3 of our SUMMER SERIES!! In this episode, we speak with Susan Eckert about self love, healing and her personal journey to where she is today. She explains her photography process and how she differentiates from others in her field. Susan gives advice to women in their twenties who are...
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Are You Having An Identity Crisis?
EP 2. of our SUMMER SERIES!! Have you ever felt like you’re having an identity crisis? Welcome to your twenties… you’re not the only one. In this episode, we talk about the misconception that your twenties are a time to explore and be on a journey of “finding yourself” through travel, avoidance…
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Becoming Your Best Summer Self
EP. 1 of our SUMMER SERIES!! In this episode, we catch you up on how we've been feeling lately and give our best advice on the steps we plan to take to become our best summer selves. From making your bed to prioritizing exercise we talk about our goals as we reach the half year mark. This is the...
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How To Be Successful At Getting Over A Breakup
In this episode, we reflect on past breakup experiences and go through all the feels associated with it. We give our advice on the steps we took to move on and become the best version of ourselves post-breakup. What we wish we did differently, how we would approach a new relationship or breakup…
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1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back.
In the wise words of Ms. Olivia Rodrigo: 1 step forward, 3 steps back. Not only do relationships feel this way sometimes, but so does your career. In this episode, we talk about the struggles of being an entrepreneur in your twenties. The highs and lows are challenging and resilience is…
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Going Vegan & Quitting Your 9-5 w/ Food Photographer and Blogger Lauren Casolaro
In this episode we talk with our friend Lauren, a vegan recipe developer, food photographer and content creator. We talk about what it’s like to leave your stable job to become a full-time freelancer and go after what you’re truly passionate about. How to be successful in her industry and how...
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Mortgage Knowledge Monday... on a Tuesday w/ Chris Ferrari
In this episode, we talk to our friend Chris Ferrari, Mortgage Loan Originator at Weatherstone Mortgage Corp. and creator of Mortgage Knowledge Monday. We talk about everything from him wanting to be a plastic surgeon to how he ended up in the Mortgage Industry, what it’s like to work for your...
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Put A Ring On It
Hi! Welcome back to the Successful AF podcast, with your hosts Ashley & Fiona. In this episode, we talk about the entire wedding process from start to finish. With all our friends getting engaged, we realized we have completely different views on marriage and what we want from our special day. We...
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How To Find Gratitude In Everyday Life
Hi! Welcome back to the Successful AF podcast, with your hosts Ashley & Fiona. In this episode, we deep dive into the importance of finding gratitude. Discovering new ways to practice gratitude everyday can add more positivity into your personal life and business. We explore the three different...
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Double Your Failure Rate
Hi! Welcome back to the Successful AF podcast, with your hosts Ashley & Fiona. In this episode, we talk about the importance of failure and how essentially if you are not failing in some sense, then you are not going to reach a certain level of success that you may desire. We discuss why it is a...
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What's Your Sign? w/ Trenton Wayne
Hi! Welcome back to the Successful AF podcast, with your hosts Ashley & Fiona. In this episode, we break down all of the misconceptions about astrology and how to truly analyze your birth chart. We have on our friend and Astrologer, Trenton Wayne who breaks down our birth charts, compatibility…
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No Partner, No Problem (A Valentine’s Day Exclusive)
SURPRISE! Welcome back to the Successful AF podcast, with your hosts Ashley & Fiona. In this BONUS episode, we talk about our favorite shows, how to avoid being depressed on Valentine’s Day when your social media is being spammed with happy couples and how to enjoy Valentine’s Day as a single...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast focused on how to be successful in all aspects of your life in your twenties, from relationships to your career, none of us really know WTF we're doing. We're here to help give you advice, start conversations, and remind you that you're not alone while you navigate actual adulthood and your future... with some laughs along the way.
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Ashley Czarnecki & Fiona Miles
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A podcast focused on how to be successful in all aspects of your life in your twenties, from relationships to your career, none of us really know WTF we're doing. We're here to help give you advice, start conversations, and remind you that you're not alone while you navigate actual adulthood and...
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