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#362: Alan Nguyen is the co-founder of social media trending NYC coffee shop, FifthSip. The specialty coffee shop features Vietnamese coffee drinks and is located in Nolita, in downtown NYC, off of the popular Mott and Prince Street. Before he began this journey of building FifthSip with his team of co-founders, he was a Michelin-trained chef and spent years in culinary school and building his culinary expertise in several different Michelin star restaurants, including Robuchon in Las Vegas.

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#361: On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth touches on the topic of how to have the courage to find and create more meaningful likeminded friendships, especially in your adult life, as some friendships fade and you begin to grow more into who you truly are. She also shares the relevance of how your physical environment, such as the city you live in, affects your limitations and dreams and how to know when it's time to finally make the big move you've been dreaming of.

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#360: Ronit Menashe + Vida Delrahim, best friends and co-founders of WeNatal, turned their painful experiences with multiple miscarriages into a mission to shift the fertility conversation from anxiety to empowerment. They developed the first functional prenatal supplement with targeted formulas for both women and men — now trusted by Dr. Mark Hyman as “the best prenatal on the market.”

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#359: Micaela Riley is a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Practitioner specializing in gut health, hormones, and metabolism. With advanced training in DUTCH, GI-MAP, and functional blood chemistry, she helps clients uncover the root causes of their health struggles and create personalized protocols for healing. After overcoming her own chronic gut and hormonal issues, Micaela is passionate about bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and functional wellness. Through in-depth lab testing, targeted nutrition, and strategic lifestyle shifts, she empowers individuals to restore balance, optimize metabolism, and feel their best.

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What you think, you create. What you think, you plant as a seed for reality.

#358: On this episode, Emily Elizabeth dives into her personal tips on leveling up your life and your mindset, specifically with a focus on mental thoughts, physical health, and your daily approach to the way you live, which connects to how fulfilled you feel in your own life.

If you're looking to make a shift in your own life and finally level up to who you want to become, this episode is for you (and maybe take some...

#357: Dr. Molly Burrets is a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of California with 16 years of experience practicing psychotherapy, conducting psychological research, and teaching psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

From her office in the Los Angeles area, she runs a private practice where she treat couples seeking greater connection and less conflict, as well as women experiencing anxiety, depression, and reproductive concerns. Many of her clients are high-achieving professionals who have challenges balancing work, home life, and relationships.

Dr. Molly Burrets is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California in th...

#356: On this reflective solo episode, Emily Elizabeth dives in to 4 simple and easy repeatable ways to reduce your daily stress and anytime you feel a sense of overwhelm. The best way to perform your best is when you feel centered, so finding ways to create space for this and to bring yourself back to center when you're feeling "off" is crucial.

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#355: Sarah Gregg has a background in psychology, is a best-selling author with over 90,000 copies of her book sold, and is a mind coach. She’s spent years studying positive psychology, flow states, and the neuroscience of change, helping people unlock their full potential by rewiring their subconscious minds.

Jill Ritchie is a highly sought-after intuitive coach who has worked with Olympians, celebrities, and high-achieving entrepreneurs to help them break through inner resistance, trust their intuition, and step into their highest alignment. She blends deep energy work, subconscious reprogramming, and soul guidance to help people finally embody the trans...

#354: On this deeply reflective solo episode, Emily Elizabeth dives in to 4 important observations she has had throughout her 20s and how these observations impact women, especially when it comes to building the foundation of a life that feels aligned and connected to who you really are and who you want to become.

These observations are personal and of course, you may have a different opinion. That being said, Emily shares these observations in hopes to nudge you to think a little for yourself and see if there are any areas of your life related to these observations...

#353: In this new solo series, From the Deck, Emily pulls two random (but powerful) questions from the What Fulfills You? Card Game and answers with her honest and raw thoughts and how this may apply to you in different areas of your life.

She explores the core traits that shape meaningful relationships and shares her perspective on raising personal standards when it comes to choosing partners and friends. Emily also reflects on self-image, opening up about her own vision of an ideal physical self and the intentional steps anyone can take to begin aligning with their best...

#352: Have you ever felt misaligned with the way your life feels? Maybe it ebbs and flows and it's not a constant feeling. But, the reality is that the inner voice keeps nudging you that something does not feel fully aligned and the longer you ignore that voice, the louder it gets with time.

What is this a sign of? You not choosing your needs, desires, and interests first. And what happens when you don't put yourself first? The rest of your life is misaligned and it catches up to you.

On this solo episode, Emily...

#351: Jaime Richichi is an entrepreneur, author, and creative visionary dedicated to helping others design a life of confidence, purpose, and elevated living. A native New Yorker with deep roots in fashion, design, and luxury real estate, she has built a multifaceted career that blends aesthetics, innovation, and personal transformation.

With a background as a senior executive in the fashion industry and a top-ranked luxury real estate broker with Sotheby’s International Realty, Jaime is celebrated for her discerning eye and ability to curate elevated spaces and experiences. She is the founder of AFFINĒ Atelier, an interior design fir...

#350: Are you contemplating a move to a new city or recently moved to a new city and feel a bit lonely or lost? This is a common feeling and you're not alone.

On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth dives in to her personal experience with moving, especially experiences where the move was not prompted by something external (ex. job, relationship, etc.) and how she naturally cultivated community and new friendships in those cities (Los Angeles and New York).

If you're struggling to find your footing and community in your new city, this episode is for...

(Originally released September 2023) #349: Shelby Church has been a YouTube content creator for over 10 years, covering everything lifestyle, tech and business related. She has amassed an audience of 1.7 million subscribers and over 100 million total video views. She has been featured in multiple articles from Business Insider covering YouTube analytics and CPMs. She also has a series on her Airbnb in Palm Springs - showing everything from renovations, to the numbers behind the business.

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#348: On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth shares her tips and insights on building self-confidence in all areas of life, shared from her personal experience since the age of 20. She dives into:

#347: On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth answers a listeners' submitted Q&A question on her personal experience and opinion on all things dating; from whether someone should give a guy a second chance, how she was given a second chance in her first relationship, the balance between timing and right person, and how she maintains fundamental standards for how she dates and approaches relationships.

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#346: People often ask Emily what she would tell her younger self or if there is anything she would do differently if she were to go back to her chapter during college and her early 20s.

Interestingly, she often has more lessons to share that she DID do and why she would repeat them again if she was starting at the age of 20.

Whether you're in college, your early-mid 20s, or wishing you could hit the reset button on your life right now to "get it together", this episode has lessons and applications for you.

#345: Whether you're an entrepreneur, employee, freelancer, etc., making a strong impression through the work and value you deliver is a universal lesson and "hack" to always being desired in the professional world.

On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth shares her experience as a founder of a boutique marketing agency and how she retained a client (specifically, her very first client) for exactly 4 years and the key takeaways as to why she was able to keep this relationship for so long.

These lessons apply in all careers and if you're looking to level up your salary...

#344: Kira Jones is a NYC-based content creator and the Founder of Cacti Wellness. She started a blog and an anonymous Instagram about wellness and productivity hacks while working in sales at Equinox in LA. When the pandemic started, she decided to take her passion project full time and fulfill the growing need for virtual, attainable wellness content. In 2021, she launched Cacti Wellness- a productive wellness platform focused on helping ambitious women take care of business while taking care of themselves. Kira is also a content creator on Instagram and TikTok where she shares daily videos on topics spanning lifestyle...

#343: The power of who you surround yourself with consistently is invaluable. This may be your colleagues, friends, partner, family, the list goes on. While you can't always hand select some of these people, for the most part, you can choose who you allow consistently into your energy space and who subconsciously influences the way you think, act, and your fundamental values.

Why is this so important? Because it's possible that you're not heading in the right direction in life because you are around people (or maybe one person) that is limiting your decisions and life direction. And...

#342: Life is meant to be designed the way YOU want it, not what others want for you. Not for your parents, family, society's, etc. The problem? It's sometimes easier said than done.

There always seems to be some sort of "society standard" as to when we're supposed to be married, have children, move in with a partner, etc. And what often happens, is we see our friends starting to move in that direction and we feel that inevitable FOMO and we subconsciously make decisions based on what we're seeing externally, not what is aligned internally.

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#341: Rachel Blank is the Founder and CEO of Allara, a virtual care platform built for the millions of women living with complex, chronic conditions. Allara makes expert healthcare accessible by connecting patients with specially trained, and highly empathetic doctors and Registered Dietitians who treat patients from a whole health perspective. Rachel founded Allara following her own experience struggling to get a diagnosis and trusted treatment for PCOS. Prior to founding Allara, Rachel was the Director of Strategy at Ro and is a graduate of Harvard Business School.

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#340: Financial wellness is a big part of our lives, whether we like it or not. And the sooner you understand how to spend, save, and invest wisely, the easier and more stable life can be, especially in your 20s and 30s.

On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth focuses on different ways for you to become more savvy with your finances. She dives into:

#339: One of our biggest shared fears, whether we admit it or not, is our fear of change. We fear the unknown because we don't know what to expect and certainty makes us feel safe.

Sometimes, it's the certainty that holds us back from expanding in life. Recently, Emily moved out of her first NYC apartment after nearly 4 years, but dealt with some internal fears and hesitations that she realized was truly all mental.

On this solo episode, she shares a raw conversation on her thought process in the move, how she knew it was fear...

#338: Vin Infante is a Master Mindset Coach, licensed psychotherapist & Keynote Speaker. He has spent over a decade learning and working with thousands of people in varying capacities, including hospitals, clinics, in-patient units, homeless shelters, school systems, and private practice. With an extensive background in psychology, mindset, behavior, neurology, and physiology, he uses his knowledge to help individuals unlock and achieve their unique definition of success.​

​Vin received his undergraduate degree in Psychology with accolades from Psi-Chi national honor society and went on to achieve his Master’s in Social Work with a clinical focus; he was a fully...

#337: Morning routines and habits are fun, why? Because it gives you a sense of control over your day and the energy you feel as you kick off a new day.

But, morning routines don't have to be long or extreme to make you feel like you have your life together. You can learn how to simplify it based on the feelings you're looking to feel as you start your day.

For Emily, she wants to feel energized and grounded. So what does she do to feel this way in the morning? Listen to this episode...

#336: Building your dream life starts with YOU and taking ownership of where you're currently at. There is no perfect path to a fulfilling, balanced life, but, the best way Emily can share this path is through sharing her personal experiences, decisions, and journey from the age of 20 and onwards.

If you're currently in a place in life where you notice that you're always looking for the next trip or something to look forward to, rather than your daily life, this episode is for you.

Your day-to-day is not meant to be something you run or...

#335 (REPOST): Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD, an exceptional Registered Dietitian to Olympians, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Nutrition Researcher published in Journal of Women's Sports Medicine. Lauren also holds a National Championship Title as a Performance Dietitian for UCLA Softball.

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#334: Throughout our 20s and 30s, new friendships are bound to emerge. The struggle is often in "where" to find these new friends. On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth dives in to her personal experiences with creating several new close friendships over the years since graduating college and different ways she takes initiative to meet new people and continue to connect after the fact.

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#333: Lacey Tisch was born with a rare congenital syndrome that causes a slew of medical setbacks, some of which continue to affect her health today. Throughout the years, she received many external treatments. Seven years ago, she began dealing with medical PTSD...a result of years of being poked and prodded by doctors to “fix” her. The medical PTSD was exacerbated by being unhappy in her job and actively engaging in her alcoholism. She could not figure out a way forward. After getting sober, Lacey wanted to find remedies that didn’t require taking medication or having procedures. She develop...

#332: What does it mean to "date yourself"? Well, consider this...how would you want to be treated if YOU were to date YOU?

What kind of activities would you want to try? Where would you want to explore and travel? How do you want to feel?

The interesting part to this, is that when you start to date yourself and show true self-love and care to YOU, you'll notice the energy and feelings that you feel within.

This often feels light, rejuvenating, and aligned. In a way that is hard to describe in...

#331: If you're navigating any sort of rut, funk, or a feeling of "stuck" in your life right now, know that you're not alone. We all go through these moments at different times in life and that is very normal.

On this solo episode, Emily shares a completely raw and candid chat about her experiencing these feelings and emotions and how she is processing them in the moment and the small little things she does and has done to help her out of the "rut".

If you're ever seeking for an extra listening ear, support, or...

#330: Friendships fading and not working out for whatever reason? We've all been there. And here's the reality no one fully talks about: it happens more than once throughout life.

On this episode, Emily opens up about a personal experience with a friendship that ended up feeling "off" intuitively, but it took this moment to really have that clear conclusion.

If you've navigated some friendship confusion in recent times or currently going through one yourself, this episode may bring you the relatability or peace you were looking for.

You're not alone.

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#329: RENEE FITTON, MS, RD. Renee is a longevity dietitian and the Director of Education at L-NUTRA, the company behind Prolon’s fasting-mimicking diet. Renee specializes in applying advanced nutritional research to help people achieve longer, healthier lives, especially through approaches that benefit cellular health without requiring drastic lifestyle changes.

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#328: On this solo episode, Emily dives into the art of taking better care of yourself and 4 very easy ways to do this, most of which you can implement as soon as right now.

If self-care is a priority for you, but you know you're slacking in this area and you need some actionable ways to get started in that direction, this episode is full of everyday actions you can start doing.

How you take care of yourself is reflected in the way you glow. Take initiative of your life and the direction you're going in...

#327: On this solo episode, Emily dives into listeners' Q&A and focuses on topics around maintaining "motivation" and how she has found consistency in this over the years since college, how to embrace the early stages of anything, such as becoming a "content creator", and more.

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#326: On this episode, Emily Elizabeth shares her thoughts on a listener-submitted question around modern dating and how to determine whether someone is "the one" aka, who you may want to build a life with, versus, "another one" and how you are hindering yourself by sticking around too long out of convenience, insecurity, or another reason that is limiting your full potential as an individual.

By the way, it happens to all of us. We will all experience 1 or more times where we stick around longer than we should've - that may be the right of passage in...

#325: Liv Schreiber is the Founder of Hot and Social and Brand Caffeine, as well as a on-air stylist and influencer to over 150K on all social media platforms with mentions in InStyle, Brides.com, Forbes, New York Times, ABC, FOX and more. Liv has the drive to launch brands behind the scenes and the exuberant confidence to be in the promotional, on-camera sphere of influence.

Hot and Social is an event company for men and women in their 20s - late 30s looking to meet cool, kind, smart friends in their city. Events sell out in 36 seconds...

#324: Dr. Jonathan Levine is a New York City-based prosthodontist, published author, thought leader, innovator, and philanthropist dedicated to expanding how oral health is perceived and who it serves. With over 35 years of experience as America’s leading oral health expert, Dr. Levine's holistic approach focuses on the vital connection between oral health and systemic wellness. As a clinical researcher, inventor, and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Levine holds 27 patents in aesthetic, therapeutic, and medical device technologies. He founded GLO Science, the premier brand delivering innovative, at-home teeth whitening solutions, and advises numerous dentistry startups as they shape the future of the industry...

#323: In honor of Emily's birthday, she sits down on this episode to share her personal insights and lessons that have been significant to her personal growth throughout her 20s. From romantic heartbreaks, career building and financial stability, friendships and falling out, and much more.

If you're navigating your 20s or early 30s, this episode is for you. All of the relatable experiences and insights you wished someone would finally talk about.

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