145. Lessons from 24, goals for 25

Welcome to a special milestone episode of Too Smart For This! Today, Alexis is celebrating her 25th birthday, and she's taking a moment to reflect on the valuable lessons she's learned in the past year. Join her as she shares personal insights, growth moments, and the wisdom gained on her journey so far. It's a candid episode filled with reflections, gratitude, and the anticipation of what lies ahead. Let's celebrate and learn together on this birthday edition of Too Smart For This!Quick Notes1:20 Recapping 242:15 Thank you!2:30 Life lessons from 24 years2:41 Putting yourself first without feeling guilty5:45 The myth of the balanced life7:04 Embracing the unexpected8:11 No one is coming to save you11:05 Viewing failure as a good thing13;43 How to own your shit and stop blaming others16:57 Figuring out what’s most important to you18:43 Trust YOUR timing22:07 Goals for 25!22:48 #1 Have fun and enjoy life23:06 #2 Become a version of you your younger self would look up to23:31 #3 Show up for yourself25:50 #4 Invest in personal care27:20 #5 Don't allow yourself to dream smallNEW Too Classic Terry Cloth RobeToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toocollective.substack.com/subscribe

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For smart and superficial girls everywhere, this podcast helps multifaceted women untangle society's expectations of them through candid conversations and tangible tips for crafting your own journey. Hosted by Alexis Barber, entrepreneur, creator and ex-YouTube and Google employee, you'll hear both the realities of being an ambitious 20-something that identifies as a #MaterialGirl and plenty of gems from our wide range of guests. Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok at @toocollective. toocollective.substack.com