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Let's Actually Be UN-realistic with the 2025 goals. + 2024 recap

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Christmas Magic as an "adult," Winter Arc vs Winter Blues + Starting Youtube

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Surviving The Ultimate Quarterlife Crisis. GOODBYE 25

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How To Enjoy Life While Going Through Hell At The Same Time. (+ mtg Kenny G & Jon Batiste!)

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Summer Recap & Fall Prep, 4th Quarter 2024 + Underconsumption Core Trend

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Importance of Having Spiritual Foundation, My Faith Journey, Relationship vs Religion, Thoughts on Eternal Life

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i'm literally just a girl. Girl Talk: dating, cycles, body image, the pill, intimacy, all things TMI

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All Things Summer, Reverse Seasonal Depression? + Mid Year Reset

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My College + Post Grad Highs & Lows, Entering "The Real World" (it doesn't exist)

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Success, Expectations, Labels, Pressure + Tortured Poets Deep Dive

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Delulu Era & Individuality, Staying True To Yourself vs People Pleasing + Faith Chats

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Navigating Your 20s: Work, Relationships, Money, Dating, School, Health, Identity + Catch Up With Me

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Being Content Without Being Complacent + Keys To A More Peaceful Life

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Lovers & Friends: Galentines & Valentines, Relationship Standards + Catch Up

115

My Hot Take on Work Life Balance + Thoughts on Purpose, Calling, Passion & Avoiding Burnout, Fatigue, Unhappiness

116

Getting More Grounded & Having Fun While Adulting + Priorities Over Resolutions

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Optimization: Routines, Habits, Discipline, Consistency, Efficiency & Productivity

118

New Year Mental Health Reset & Recovering From The Holidays

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Let's Try Something Different: 2024 Motivation, Plans, Habits, Routines, etc + 2023 Recap

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Happy? Holidays...Where I've Been

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My Double Life As A Working Girl Hustler & A 25 Year Old Retired Grandma. + Season of Harvest!

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Welcome to my Quarterlife Crisis! Dumbest & Smartest Things I’ve Done So Far in My 20s + Halloween & Doing Scary Things

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25 Things I've Learned in 25 Years + Must Haves For Your 20s!

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Keys To A More Wholesome, Rich, Fulfilled Life + Wisdom From My Favorite Public Figures Over 40

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Resilience & Self-awareness + End of Year Prep: Refining, Being Intentional, Getting Granular

126

Cuffing Season & Fit Girl Fall: Dating, Holiday Hunger & Health, Cold Remedies + Catch Up With Me

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All Things Fall! Seasonal Must Haves: Books, Music, Movies/TV, Food, & more + Thoughts on Turning 25 & End of Year Prep

128

Peace & Happiness From Simplifying Your Life, Minimal Lifestyle, Less is More! + Vegas Vacation Recap

129

Do The Work. The Importance of Humility, Staying Humble & Not Being Entitled to Anything + Beyonce Renaissance!

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Mid Year Summer Reset, GYST, Life Audit, Admin + Catch Up: Barbie!, TV, Books, Body Goals

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Womanhood, Divine Feminine, Cycle Syncing, Hormones, Goddess Energy + Keke Palmer, Barbie & Alicia Keys Concert

132

Alignment: Navigating Jobs, Passion, Career, Purpose, Calling, Money + Life Recap: Christian Siriano, Project Runway IRL!

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Finding Cracks In Your Life, Silent killers, Invisible Things Draining Your Happiness & Energy + Life Update: I Went Back To School!

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Smart Girl Summer: New Season Reset, Summer Prep & Recs, Body Image, My Summer Faves & Plans, Hate Summer?

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Healthy Habits from European Lifestyles, Blue Zones, Hygge, Romanticizing Your Life + Life Update: The Little Mermaid, Bruno Mars, & more!

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Dating Well: Red/Green Flags, Love Bombing, Your List, Your Type, Swimming in the 2023 Dating Pool?

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Journey Over Destination: Going Through Process, Waiting, Rerouting, Patience, Romanticizing Your Life

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Stop Taking Things Personal & So Seriously: Letting Things Get To You, Thick Skin, Unbothered, Loosen Up, Calm Down

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Don't Settle In Any Area of Your Life: Taking Responsibility & Action, Limiting Beliefs, Faith, Compromising

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Spring Tings! Reset, Refresh, Renew. 2023 Goals Check in, Progress Not Perfection, Easter/Resurrection Sunday

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Managing Stress, Fatigue & Burnout in Your 20s & Any Age: Resetting After a Rough Week (or day or month!), Getting Out of a Rut

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Do It Sacred: Overcome, Deal With & Manage Fear, Anxiety, Doubt, Limiting Beliefs, Trust, Faith, Confidence

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Improving & Healing Your Relationship With You: Self Awareness, Self Worth, Self Love, Self Care, Authenticity, Identity

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Dealing With Change: Pivoting, Transitions, Readjusting, Adapting, When Things Don’t Go As Planned

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My Faith Journey: Lent, Christianity, Having a Relationship with God, Healing, Church Hurt, Mental Health

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Wellness: My Routines That Will Help You THRIVE, Increase Energy, Look & Feel Your Best, Mood Boost, Healthy Habits, Productivity

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Wellness: My Routines That Will Help You THRIVE, Increase Energy, Look & Feel Your Best, Mood Boost, Healthy Habits, Productivity

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Losing & Finding Yourself in Your 20s: Getting Unstuck, Discovering Who You Are, Feeling Lost, Limiting Beliefs, Getting Back On Track, When Bad Things Happen

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How To Glow Up Instantly: Elevate Your Life Mentally, Physically & Spiritually + Soft Girl Era

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Living In Our Excellence, Beauty, & Power. Record Breaking Black History Month: Superbowl, Grammy’s, NBA, Celebrating Our Faith & Being “Black Enough”

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How To Be More Present & Increase Happiness: Letting Go Of The Past, Plan For The Future, Live In The Moment, Mental Health

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How To Get Over A Break Up & Enjoy Being Single: Heartbreak, Loneliness, Healing, Moving Forward, Recover

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Valentine's Day: What To Do Whether You Hate It, Love It, or Don't Even Care. Self Love, Recs, My Faves, Sex Chat

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Work To Live: Navigating 9-5, Jobs, Career Path, Making Money, Passions, Work Life Balance, Quitting, My Relationship With Work

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Hacks To Become The Best Version Of Yourself This Year: Mental Health, Level Up, Keep Getting Better

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Best & Worst Things I Did In College: Failing, Changing Majors, Dating, Staying In-State, Drop Out Thoughts

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Make Your Dreams A Reality: MLK Day, Finding Purpose, Building Your Legacy, Using Your Voice, The Big Picture of Your life, Selflessness

158

My 2023 Goals + My 2022 Highs & Lows: Break up, Life changing Lessons, New Intentions

159

Trusting Yourself & Building Confidence as an Adult: Making Decisions, Fear, Comparison, Self-esteem, Identity, Failure, Rejection, etc!

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My Pop Culture Highlights 2022 & Upcoming 2023: Thoughts on Ye, Will Smith, Kardashians, Harry & Meghan, Taylor Swift, Renaissance, Elvis, Housewives

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New Year Prep: Goals, Habits, Time Management, Priorities, Discipline, Motivation & more!

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Holiday Help! CHRISTmas, Fam, Spending, Loneliness, Stress, Recs, My Faves! + New Year Prep!

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Freshman 15..or 30? How I gained & lost "college weight" + emotional eating, being vegan, fasting, finding what works for me!

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Becoming An Adult: Changing & Readjusting to life-20s, school, jobs, money, relationships, health, moving, faith, etc!

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How I Saved My First $10,000 After College: work, loans, credit, travel, spending + saving habits. Early 20s+ any age

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Introducing DFTL: college, work, health, faith, adulting (kinda?) & more!