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The GenTwenty Podcast
Hosted by Nicole Booz and Marina Crouse · EN
Do you ever just feel like you have no idea what's going on with your life? That this "adulting" thing is too impossible? Or wish that you could get advice from the big sister you don't have? Then the GenTwenty Podcast is for you—it's part-research, part-personal experience, and all real talk about your 20s, hosted by best friends Nicole and Marina who consider themselves experts at being in their 20s.
About your hosts:
Nicole Booz lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and son. She is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of www.GenTwenty.com, as well as the author of The Kidult Handbook from Simon & Schuster, 2018.
Marina Crouse lives in Southern California, and has written for www.GenTwenty.com since 2014. When she's not collaborating with Nicole, she's working on her first novel.
Want to reach out? Email us at: nicole@gentwenty.com or marina@gentwenty.com
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Your Early 20s Do Not Define You
May 17, 202300:08:25Tap to summarizeIn the final episode of season 4, Marina and Nicole discuss how what they did in their twenties does not define who they are today. Closing the circle on this season, we revisit some thoughts from our first episode, Your Early 20s Suck, to share how you grow through your 20s.
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Get Gritty and Perservere
May 3, 202300:11:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Marina talks about Angela Duckworth's book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." Your twenties are all about grit.
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In My Self-Growth Era
Apr 19, 202300:14:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode Nicole and Marina talk about the importance of challenge in order to grow. It can be hard to know if your committment to yourself is worth it, let alone if it's working. Both women share some recent wins that have encouraged them to stay the course. Plus, there's some talk of their flop era too. You don't want to miss this episode!
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My Mom Died
Apr 5, 202300:15:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The GenTwety Podcast, Nicole discusses the recent passing of her mom and dealing with death and grief as an adult.
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Feb 22, 202300:12:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff. The little details add up and here's how and why you can focus on your growth and forward progress.
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23 Goals to Set in 2023 For a Better Year
Feb 8, 202300:41:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about 23 goals to set for a better year. Spoiler alert: this one focuses a lot on prioritizing your health and wellbeing. This episode was inspired by the blog post Nicole wrote: https://gentwenty.com/goals-to-set-in-2023/
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You're Not Good Enough -- And Neither Are We
Jan 25, 202300:10:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about the feeling of never being enough, and how to move forward.
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Let That Shit Go
Dec 28, 202200:17:15Tap to summarizeNicole and Marina talk about the power of letting things go. Together, the podcast pals share the story behind closing the doors on one of their businesses this year. And how that difficult, albeit correct, decision to let that shit go made space for so much more. In this episode, they also discuss the decision making process and how ending something doesn't mean you failed. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Fandemonium Design: Fandemonium Design has a collection of wall art and prints for the everyday fan, the diehard aficionado, and the lover of unique, hand lettered art. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, check out Fandemonium Design's print collection today—and bring some joy into your days. Check out the full selection of prints and more at www.fandemoniumdesign.com, and follow the adventure on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Vero (@fandemoniumdesign).
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Hey, It's Me, I'm The Problem?
Dec 14, 202200:21:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Nicole and Marina talk about the Taylor Swift song "Anti-Hero" and how in your 20s your insecurities often pave the way for you to feel like you're the problem.
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Are Gifts a Waste of Money?!
Nov 30, 202200:18:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode Nicole and Marina chat about how stressful holiday gift giving is, and why they think everyone should reassess their holiday shopping plans. No more mass gifting, instead think the gift of time, secret santas, and shopping small, local businesses. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Fandemonium Design: Fandemonium Design has a collection of wall art and prints for the everyday fan, the diehard aficionado, and the lover of unique, hand lettered art. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, check out Fandemonium Design's print collection today—and bring some joy into your days. Check out the full selection of prints and more at www.fandemoniumdesign.com, and follow the adventure on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Vero (@fandemoniumdesign).
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