Twenty Something
by Elena Dimitrova
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The rare woman who isn't threatened by other women
The rare woman who isn't threatened by other women
About this podcast
For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves — without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter. Hosted by Elena Dimitrova.
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Episodes
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- The rare woman who isn't threatened by other women · 22 minIn this episode, I talk about where that feeling of being threatened actually comes from, why it's less about the object and more about how clear you are on your own life, and…
- How to carry yourself when you don't know anyone · 30 mina room where everyone already knows each other, and you're starting from zero. the actual mechanics of carrying yourself well when nobody knows you yet. what your body says…
- How to observe before you speak · 26 minWhat you're missing while you're talking. The most intelligent women in the room are often the ones saying the least. They've learned something most people never figure out: the…
- American ambition vs. European composure · 20 minYou achieve the goal. And then almost immediately, your brain creates another one. A bigger apartment. A better job. More money. A new city. The next milestone. For years, I…
- The hidden cost of independence · 15 minThis episode is for anyone who has ever felt caught between loving their independence.. and missing deeper connection. In this episode: the strange loneliness of starting over in…
- Why some women feel heavy and others feels light · 18 minWhy does life sometimes feel heavier than it actually is? In this episode, I talk through the difference between women who feel “heavy” and women who feel light, and the subtle…
- The first 72 hours alone in a new country (What no one tells you about moving abroad) · 34 minWhat actually happens in the first 72 hours after you move to a new country alone? I’ve been in Milan for about a week now, and I keep thinking about the first 72 hours…
- Moving to a new country in my 20s.. again · 29 minThis episode is about starting over in your twenties… again. The decision itself, but also everything around it. Leaving a life that works. Choosing something less certain…
- Doing less and getting more · 21 minWe live in a world that constantly tells us to do more. More chasing. More proving. More explaining. But for women, more does not always equal better. In this episode, I'm…
- Beauty secrets, Dubai plans & a few lessons I'm learning · 22 minIn this episode, I share my philosophy on non-invasive beauty secrets that actually work, the chaos of going straight from vacation into a work trip, and lessons I've learned…
- What most women get wrong about investing in their 20s · 28 min · Season 8 Episode 18Most money advice for women in their 20s focuses on spending less, playing it safe and waiting until you feel “educated.” This episode makes the case for the opposite. In this…
- How to speak more powerfully - 18 subtle speech patterns that change the way you speak · 32 min · Season 8 Episode 17How to speak with quiet authority, stop being interrupted, and make people lean in, without raising your voice or losing your femininity. Support the show by shopping The Upper…
- What women want - The things men do that drive women crazy · 26 min · Season 8 Episode 16"A well-tailored suit is to women, what lingerie is to men." Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter…
- Ideas worth keeping on health, career, money, and relationships · 39 min · Season 8 Episode 15This episode is a curated list of the most interesting ideas I heard this week. Topics covered: Branding & digital marketing Why early growth comes from intentional seeding, not…
- Growing up in your 20s - Career, dating, and the friends you choose · 24 min · Season 8 Episode 14Growing up in your twenties isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing better. Listen to part one: Here In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and…
- Life advice for women in their 20s - Lessons I learned the hard way · 32 min · Season 8 Episode 13In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t…
- 15 etiquette habits to move more gracefully · 28 min · Season 8 Episode 12In this episode, I talk through the etiquette habits that elegant women tend to follow instinctively, from social situations to daily interactions, and why people notice even…
- The way to wake up early that actually works · 13 min · Season 8 Episode 11The most powerful alarm clock is the ritual you refuse to compromise on. In this episode, I share the way I fixed my habit of sleeping in and found a reason to wake up in the…
- Charm over beauty, character over status · 21 min · Season 8 Episode 10We live in a world where most people chase beauty and status. Almost no one is building charm or character, which is why most people feel replaceable. This episode breaks down…
- How she moves through the world - Little ways to feel more feminine · 32 min · Season 8 Episode 9A collection of subtle ways to speak and behave that make a woman feel softer, more grounded, and feminine in the way she moves through the world. Support the show by shopping…
