Dear Twentysomething
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsThe Dear Twentysomething podcast started because we wanted to create a space for ambitious and curious twentysomethings to connect with the successful changemakers they most look up to.
A bit about me (your host!)... I'm Erica Wenger, a twentysomething entrepreneur and investor, and I'm so grateful for this badass community of twentysomethings who are here to get knowledge and be inspired!
While the twenties can be a time full of questions and doubts, we’re here to humanize the whole thing. Sometimes you’ll hear from successful trailblazers who come on to share the highs and lows of their 20s, and other times you’ll hear words of wisdom from experts who will speak on a topic relevant for twentysomethings. And then on occasion, it’ll just be me on the mic hosting an episode where I share a recent reflection or story from my own life as I too am navigating this wild decade. Thank you for being here!
Podcasts released every TUESDAY.
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Episodes
Poppy Jamie: Co-Founder of Happy Not Perfect & Co-Founder of Pop & Suki
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis week, we chat with Poppy Jamie. Poppy Jamie is one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, podcast hosts and speakers in the mental wellbeing and mindfulness space, on a mission to democratize conversation and tools for emotional and mental health. Poppy is the founder of the award-winning Happy Not Perfect mindset app, host of the chart topping Not Perfect podcast and author of Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety. Poppy kicked off...
Shaniqua McClendon: Political Director at Crooked Media & Creator of Vote Save America
September 10, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThis week, we chat with Shaniqua McClendon. Shaniqua has worked in politics for a decade and currently serves as Political Director for Crooked Media, home to the popular podcast, Pod Save America. In this role, Shaniqua led the creation of their voter engagement program, Vote Save America and volunteer engagement program, Adopt a State, which has educated millions of voters, recruited hundreds of thousands of volunteers and raised millions of dollars for progressive causes and candidates. P...
Vanessa Dew: Co-Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week, we chat with Vanessa Dew who is the Co-Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha. Vanessa founded Health-Ade Kombucha in 2012 alongside her best friends and husband-and-wife team, Justin and Daina Trout. As Chief Sales Officer, Vanessa brings an invaluable knowledge of sales and marketing amassed from years spent at a major pharmaceutical company before leaving to help start Health-Ade Kombucha. Through her expertise in channel penetration and people management, Vanessa has led Health-Ade’s ...
Tracy Tutor: Real Estate Agent & Star of Million Dollar Listing LA
August 12, 2021 05:35 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, we chat with Tracy Tutor who is a luxury real estate agent and star of Million Dollar Listing LA. Continuously being ranked in the top 10 at Douglas Elliman, Tracy Tutor is an integral part of their Sports & Entertainment division. She has an undeniably strong presence and a confidence that has propelled her into the rooms of some of the most powerful people in LA, representing some of the most noteworthy brands in real estate, and iconic architects such as Frank Gehry, John Lautn...
Lavinia Errico: Founder of Equinox
July 29, 2021 06:20 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week, we chat with Lavinia Errico who is the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs. She is a nationally acclaimed workplace and wellness entrepreneur and a speaker of essential truths on the subjects of Values-Driven Entrepreneurship, Developing Next Generation Leadership, The Women-Led Workplace, Spiritual Entrepreneurship, Keeping the Soul in Success, The Habits of Success, Building Your Brand, Culture Shifts, and Joy in the Hustle. A sought after board member, consultant, an...
Beatrice Dixon: Founder & CEO of The Honey Pot Company
July 15, 2021 06:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week, we chat with Beatrice Dixon who is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company. An empowering black female entrepreneur, Beatrice has been a recipient of the Sundial and Unilever’s multimillion-dollar New Voices fund; was 1 of the first 40 women of color to raise over one million in venture capital; and has been featured in T-Pain's School of Business, the BuzzFeed Ladylike series, The Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, ELLE, and Essence to name a few. When Bea...
Lara Stein: Founder of TEDx & Co-Founder of Boma Global
June 16, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week, we chat with Lara Stein who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Boma Global. Prior to founding Boma, Lara was the Executive Director of Women’s March Global, where she built the Women's March Global platform and oversaw all Women's March initiatives outside of the US. Previously Ms. Stein was Managing Director of Global Development at Singularity University, responsible for Singularity University's global expansion and implementation of vision and strategy. Prior to her time at SU, Lara ...
Jaime Schmidt: Founder of Schmidt's Naturals
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week, we chat with Jaime Schmidt who is the entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt's Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in her kitchen in Portland, Oregon in 2010. Jaime is known for modernizing natural personal care products, including the customer-favorite deodorant, and bringing them to the mainstream market. Under her leadership, Schmidt’s grew into a household name lining the shelves of retailers including Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart and ...
Shira Lazar: Founder & CEO of What's Trending
May 26, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week, we chat with Shira Lazar who is the Founder and CEO of the Emmy Nominated digital media brand, What's Trending. In 2018, she became the host of the afternoon drive show "Lets Go There" weekdays on the first national LGBTQ+ station Channel Q syndicated and on Radio.com. While in quarantine in April 2020, Shira launched PeaceInside.Live, a wellness community and platform offering virtual classes, workshops and retreats. Peace Inside Live is constantly working to break down the barri...
Shira Lazar: What's Trending Founder & CEO
May 26, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week, we chat with Shira Lazar who is the Founder and CEO of the Emmy Nominated digital media brand, What's Trending. In 2018, she became the host of the afternoon drive show "Lets Go There" weekdays on the first national LGBTQ+ station Channel Q syndicated and on Radio.com. While in quarantine in April 2020, Shira launched PeaceInside.Live, a wellness community and platform offering virtual classes, workshops and retreats. Peace Inside Live is constantly working to break down the barrie...
Welcome to Dear Twentysomething!
April 12, 2021 01:47 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBWelcome to Dear Twentysomething! I’m Erica, and I’m a twentysomething social entrepreneur who is navigating the ups and downs of being in my 20s. Dear Twentysomething is a biweekly live podcast that features inspiring women who have navigated the windy road of their 20s. Hear insights, ask questions, and get advice from the women you most admire as they share honest stories from their most defining decade. Join these conversations LIVE on Fireside or listen to the recordings here or anywhe...