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Y'allternative
by Emma McGowin
Y'allternative is a brain dump for yours truly Emma McGowin, touching on all thing fashion, beauty, business, college life, and more !
Episodes
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WTF Is A Journal Ecosystem?
Today we are going over what a journal ecosystem is and how there is an entire subset of TikTok that is solely dedicated to showing you why you need at least 5 notebooks to be a functioning human being. (spoiler alert! I am one of them) 💗🦢🎀🧁
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Happy New Year! - 2026 Goals
I'm back! Talking all things I'm attempting to better myself with this year without the dreaded word resolution.
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Little Luxuries
After a very much needed burnout break, I am back with an episode all about stopping to smell the roses (or seasonal candles) and appreciating the little luxuries life has to bring us. 🎀🫧🌷💗
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Creative Diaries
A raw, behind-the-scenes solo episode 🎧💭 where I open up my “creative diary” 📓✨ and share what I’ve been working on, learning, and obsessing over lately — from starting my first corporate job in nonprofit PR 💼💌 to living on Substack 🖋☕, reading more 📚, and creating my own August Curriculum...
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Serial Hobbyist
This week on Yallternative, we’re talking all about the joy ✨ (and chaos 🌀) of jumping from one hobby to the next. From my pottery era 🏺 to half-finished projects 🧶, I’m spilling my hobby history, why it’s totally okay to dabble 💡, and how to embrace the art of trying new things without the...
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Side Hustles 101
✨ Welcome to Side Hustles 101 — your crash course in turning ✨creative chaos✨ into 💵 cozy income. We’re chatting content creation 📸, affiliate links 🔗, art & vintage shops 🎨👗, and how to start your dream hustle without burning out.
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Navigating Social Burnout
In this episode, we're getting real about social media fatigue—the kind that sneaks up when you realize your feed looks like a copy-paste of everyone else’s. From "aesthetic fatigue" to algorithm pressure, we explore the signs you're losing your creative identity online, and how to get it back....
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JOMO (The Joy of Missing Out)
In this episode, we’re embracing JOMO—the Joy of Missing Out. Forget FOMO and the pressure to always be "on"—sometimes, the best moments happen when you unplug, set boundaries, and fully enjoy your own company. I’m diving into why saying no is actually saying yes to yourself, how to romanticize...
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Curating Your Media Diet
Are you consuming media with intention or just doom-scrolling? 👀 In this episode, I break down how to audit your media, set goals, filter your feeds & build a balanced Media Menu 🥗✨
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Making Movie Moments
Life feels better when you romanticize the little things! ✨ From cozy morning rituals to making errands fun, this episode is all about turning the ordinary into something magical. 💫 Tune in for easy tips to slow down, add beauty to your day, and find joy in the small moments! 💕☕
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Love Letter to Long-Form Content
Long-form content is making a comeback, y’all! 🙌 In a world of 15-second clips, people are craving deeper, more intentional content—praise God. 🫶 Today, we’re diving into why this shift is happening and how it’s changing the game for creators and consumers. From podcasts to YouTube vlogs and...
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Documenting Life
In this episode, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics—documenting life in creative ways. I’ll share how I got into vlogging, why it means so much to me, and the different ways you can capture your own memories. Whether you’re into journaling, scrapbooking, or sharing on social media, we’ll...
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Manifesting My Best Year Yet
Manifesting my best year yet ✨ Let’s chat about New Year’s resolutions 🎧"
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Power of Personal Projects
Let’s talk about the magic of personal projects—the stuff you do just for you. Whether it’s a creative hobby, a side hustle, or a random passion, these projects can seriously change your life. I’m sharing my own experiences, why they matter, and how you can start something that lights you up.
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Embracing Vulnerability
Being open and honest with your feelings and how it can benefit your creativity.
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Dopamine Menu
Today I share my "Dopamine Menu" of all the things that keep me happy and sane in this crazy wacky world we live in.
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The Art of Not Caring
My few tips & tricks on not give a f*** about what losers think about you and being your authentic self
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75 Soft-ish
Little update on my life and this new little health kick I am on the 75 soft-ish challenge.
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Refilling Creative Juices
My top ten tips for filling your creative well when you are feeling drained.
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Reader Pop
The pod we have all been waiting for... READER POP TALK! All about my reading habits, fav books, and my personal library 📚
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E-MIA
Where I have been and what I have been doing, and what is next.
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2024 Trend Predictions
To wrap up January, here are my 2024 trend predictions!
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Confidence is Key
My top tips for becoming the most confident version of yourself.
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The Art of the Slides (ft. Carol)
2 teenage girls in their 20s showing their mental illness that is OCD.
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The Creative Process
All my tips and tricks to finessing your creative minds from an unqualified 21 year old girl
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2024...The Year of the Grind
In this episode I talk about my New Years resolutions, why I got into social media, and what is coming for Yallternative in 2024!
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College & Creation ft. Grace Brown
Hey y'all, in this episode I sit down with one of my close friends Grace Brown and talk all things content creation and college. Grace is a current senior at Auburn studying fashion merchandising and is planning to move to NYC in the near future.
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Introducing Me
Hey y'all, in this episode I'm introducing myself and explaining my crazy life and all the things I'm involved in/creating on a daily basis. Strap in because its A LOT.
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How many episodes does Y'allternative have?
Y'allternative currently has 28 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Y'allternative about?
Y'allternative is a brain dump for yours truly Emma McGowin, touching on all thing fashion, beauty, business, college life, and more !
How often does Y'allternative release new episodes?
Y'allternative has 28 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Y'allternative?
Y'allternative is created and hosted by Emma McGowin.
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