(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE!)IG: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall...https://www.instagram.com/mschicagoba...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie...Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelaminYouTube: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelaminWelcome back to Literally My LifeI’m Alex El-Amin, aka Chicago Barbie, and in this episode we’re getting into everything this summer is about—what we’re doing, what we’re leaving behind, and how I’m stepping into 19 feeling like my best self.After finishing my freshman year and coming home to Chicago, I’ve had time to reset, reflect, and really think about what actually makes me happy. This episode is part life update, part hot takes, and part summer mindset shift.We’re talking:what I’ve unlearned this yearChicago Barbie “IN vs OUT” for summersummer flings vs real feelingswho I’m becoming in this next chapterIf you’re entering a new season, trying to find yourself again, or just need a reset—this episode is for you.Listen, share, and subscribe for more episodes of Literally My LifeShop everything I use: LTK + Amazon Storefront (Chicago Barbie)Follow me on Instagram & TikTok for more

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie...Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelaminYT: / @chicagobarbiepresents In this episode of Literally My Life, I’m opening up about the end of my freshman year of college and turning 19—what this year actually felt like vs what I expected.Freshman year didn’t go how I planned. From loneliness and health struggles to growth, faith, and figuring out who I am, this year changed me in ways I didn’t expect. If you’re in college, about to start, or just feeling lost in your life, this episode is for you.We’re talking about:

• the reality of freshman year
• feeling alone in college
• growing through hard seasons
• turning 19 and entering a new era
• the “end of the beginning” mindset

This is your reminder that it’s okay if life doesn’t look how you thought it would—sometimes that’s where the real growth starts.Listen to more episodes of Literally My LifeFollow me on Instagram & TikTok: @mschicagobarbie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie...Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelaminYT: / @chicagobarbiepresents When everything falls apart at once… what do you do?This episode is all about navigating unexpected setbacks, staying grounded, and learning how to move forward without losing yourself.Real, honest, and needed.