52| Your 20s can feel like a constant identity crisis — one minute you think you’ve figured it out, the next you’re questioning everything you've ever done. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and returning guest Ron Lim (@ronwritings), author of Twenty Something, to talk about the chaos, clarity, and curveballs that defined this decade for us. We get into the real stuff: what it means to feel lost, how to listen to yourself, and why success doesn’t ever follow a straight line.

In the episode, we cover:

• Why feeling lost often leads to clarity
• The pressure to figure it all out in your early 20s — and why it’s BS
• The importance of getting lost to find what actually matters to you

• Letting go of who you thought you should be to become who you really are
• How to stop outsourcing your self-worth and start trusting your own voice

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51| Perfectionism isn’t the badge of honor we often think it is — it’s a prison that keeps us stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with perfectionism, how it took centre-stage in my life, and the messy but freeing path Ive been taking to overcome it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re never good enough or like fear is running the show, this one’s for you.

We cover:

• The sneaky ways perfectionism disguises itself and keeps you small
• Why procrastination and self-sabotage are often signs of perfectionism
• The emotional toll of trying to “get it right” all the time
• How self-compassion and letting go of control changed everything for me
• Practical tools to break free from perfectionism and take bold, imperfect action

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50| Your 20s can feel like the longest decade ever while simultaneously a whirlwind —equal parts magic and mess. After turning 30 last week, I’ve been reflecting on the most pivotal lessons I've taken away from my 20's. From trusting your intuition and defining success on your own terms to embracing change and realizing no one actually has it all figured out, this episode is packed with everything I wish I knew (if I could do it all over again). Whether you’re navigating your own quarter-life awakening or just looking for some insight, this one’s for you.

We cover:

• Why trusting your intuition will change everything
• The mindset shift that will stop fear from holding you back
• The biggest financial lesson I wish I learned at 20
• Why you’re allowed to change—and why you should
• The truth about success (and who gets to define it)

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