Twenty Something

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  How to carry yourself when you don't know anyone 02.08.2026 30min

  a room where everyone already knows each other, and you're starting from zero. the actual mechanics of carrying yourself well when nobody knows you yet. what your body says before you open your mouth. the women who walk into a room and seem instantly at ease aren't more confident than everyone else, they just stopped believing the room needed convincing. most advice about confidence assumes you're anxious and trying to mask it. this isn't that. this is for the woman who alre...
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  How to observe before you speak 28.06.2026 25min

  What you're missing while you're talking. The most intelligent women in the room are often the ones saying the least. They've learned something most people never figure out: the people who win socially, professionally and romantically aren't the ones who reveal the most. They're the ones who notice the most. In this episode, I talk about why ambitious women are especially prone to talking before they've gathered enough information, and why that habit may be costing them in dating,...
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  American ambition vs. European composure 06.06.2026 19min

  You achieve the goal. And then almost immediately, your brain creates another one. A bigger apartment. A better job. More money. A new city. The next milestone. For years, I thought this was ambition. Lately, I'm starting to wonder if it's something else. After spending the last several years in the United States and recently moving to Italy, I've become fascinated by the difference between how Americans and Europeans think about success.&...
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  The hidden cost of independence 14.05.2026 15min

  This episode is for anyone who has ever felt caught between loving their independence.. and missing deeper connection. In this episode: the strange loneliness of starting over in a new city building a life in your twenties from scratch why capable women often struggle to ask for support emotional hyper-independence the difference between solitude and isolation rebuilding connection as an adult learning to stay open ...
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  Why some women feel heavy and others feels light 03.05.2026 17min

  Why does life sometimes feel heavier than it actually is? In this episode, I talk through the difference between women who feel “heavy” and women who feel light, and the subtle habits that create that feeling. This isn’t about having an easy life. It’s about moving through your life in a way that feels calmer, cleaner, and more self-assured. If you’ve been overthinking, holding on too long, or feeling like everything requires too much energy, this episode will shift how you see it...
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  The first 72 hours alone in a new country (What no one tells you about moving abroad) 27.04.2026 33min

  What actually happens in the first 72 hours after you move to a new country alone? I’ve been in Milan for about a week now, and I keep thinking about the first 72 hours. Everything technically works. You got there, your bags are unpacked, you know where a few things are. But nothing feels automatic yet. You’re slightly off in every interaction, even the simple ones, and you realize how much of your confidence is tied to familiarity. In this episode, I’m walking through what ...
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  Moving to a new country in my 20s.. again 02.04.2026 29min

  This episode is about starting over in your twenties… again. The decision itself, but also everything around it. Leaving a life that works. Choosing something less certain. Trusting that instinct that says “go,” even when you can’t fully explain it. I talk about why I said yes to this move, how I’m thinking about money and lifestyle this time, and what it means to build a life for yourself in a new place where no one knows you. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Tw...
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  Doing less and getting more 03.03.2026 21min

  We live in a world that constantly tells us to do more. More chasing. More proving. More explaining. But for women, more does not always equal better. In this episode, I'm unpacking the idea that for women, doing less can often create better outcomes than doing more. I share my thoughts on choosing fewer priorities at once, speaking less in conversations, and understanding the difference between effort and struggle. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter:...
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  Beauty secrets, Dubai plans & a few lessons I'm learning 21.02.2026 22min

  In this episode, I share my philosophy on non-invasive beauty secrets that actually work, the chaos of going straight from vacation into a work trip, and lessons I've learned lately about discipline, discernment and becoming the woman you train yourself to be. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Pinterest boards: The Upper Echelon Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For wom...
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  What most women get wrong about investing in their 20s 25.01.2026 28min

  Most money advice for women in their 20s focuses on spending less, playing it safe and waiting until you feel “educated.” This episode makes the case for the opposite. In this episode, you’ll learn why conservative advice keeps ambitious women stuck, why waiting to feel ready to invest is a losing strategy, how to think about money as something you learn by doing and where to get information from. I share transparently the frameworks I use, how I think about risk, and how I alloca...
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  How to speak more powerfully - 18 subtle speech patterns that change the way you speak 16.01.2026 32min

  How to speak with quiet authority, stop being interrupted, and make people lean in, without raising your voice or losing your femininity. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journ...
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  What women want - The things men do that drive women crazy 04.01.2026 25min

  "A well-tailored suit is to women, what lingerie is to men." Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to ...
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  Ideas worth keeping on health, career, money, and relationships 30.12.2025 39min

  This episode is a curated list of the most interesting ideas I heard this week. Topics covered: Branding & digital marketing Why early growth comes from intentional seeding, not algorithms How platforms throttle links and how to work around it Why attention must come before action on Instagram Why TikTok is poor for driving podcast or website conversion How I apply these principles in my own work Habits & mindset Designing habits intentionall...
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  Growing up in your 20s - Career, dating, and the friends you choose 22.12.2025 23min

  Growing up in your twenties isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing better. Listen to part one: Here In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t. If I had to start over, these are the things I'd want to know. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitro...
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  Life advice for women in their 20s - Lessons I learned the hard way 14.12.2025 32min

  In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t. If I had to start over, these are the things I'd want to know. On confidence, discipline, self-respect, dating, friendships, career choices, solitude, simplifying your life, and chocolate soufflé. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena ...
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  15 etiquette habits to move more gracefully 30.11.2025 28min

  In this episode, I talk through the etiquette habits that elegant women tend to follow instinctively, from social situations to daily interactions, and why people notice even when they can’t explain why. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—wit...
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  The way to wake up early that actually works 23.11.2025 13min

  The most powerful alarm clock is the ritual you refuse to compromise on. In this episode, I share the way I fixed my habit of sleeping in and found a reason to wake up in the morning. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their va...
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  Charm over beauty, character over status 02.11.2025 21min

  We live in a world where most people chase beauty and status. Almost no one is building charm or character, which is why most people feel replaceable. This episode breaks down why charm matters more than beauty for women, and character outweighs status for men. Building these strengths will change the way that you are seen and remembered. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa&nbs...
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  How she moves through the world - Little ways to feel more feminine 20.10.2025 32min

  A collection of subtle ways to speak and behave that make a woman feel softer, more grounded, and feminine in the way she moves through the world. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly au...
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  How to build a life you love in any city in 30 days 04.10.2025 32min

  I moved across countries with no plan and built a life I love. Here’s how you can too. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respec...