In this episode of The 20 Something Playbook we're joined by Courtney Riddle, a sobriety advocate and founder of Courtney Rose Style. Courtney shares her incredible journey of 2+ years of sobriety in her 20s, while battling OCD, anxiety, and depression. She opens up about her struggles, triumphs, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

In her early 20s, she hit rock bottom and realized she needed to make a change. From the darkest moments of her addiction to her recovery, she’s holding nothing back in this raw and honest interview. Get ready for a real and unfiltered look at what it takes to overcome addiction and start living your best life in your 20s. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, this video is for you.

We filmed in her beautiful rom-com style apartment in NYC. Decorated by Courtney, who you can tell works in fashion ;)

In this episode:

00:00 - 00:52 Intro

00:52 - 02:49 Three words to describe your 20s

02:49 - 07:38 Sobriety journey begins

07:38 - 10:52 Drinking to cope with anxiety

10:52 - 14:52 When drinking got bad

14:52 - 17:12 Why my 20s are fabulous + talking about sobriety

17:12 - 21:48 Social media, social anxiety, and why our generation drinks

21:48 - 28:38 Fashion industry in your 20s

28:38 - 33:25 Sobriety and mental health

33:25 - 38:48 Sobriety advice

38:48 - 42:18 Family and friend support

42:18 - 46:08 How your definition of success changes in your 20s

46:08 - 51:41 Dating sober and meeting “the one” in your 20s

Follow Courtney on Instagram: @courtneyrosestyle

More Interviews with Courtney (on @myteam.social on Instagram):

Sobriety Chat 1: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_MOi_2MejM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Sobriety Chat 2: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAmWC_UMVhB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Watch Volume One of "The 20 Something Playbook" on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Rs9oUYUlEcNigeakfAcHDyKl2mSlAJ6&si=Krq-KY-PoR_uK9gJ

Behind The Scenes | Filming the Podcast in NYC and California: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNaj9QhEOls&list=PL1Rs9oUYUlEf6yeVawHLs6G3UUaj4EACf

Thank you West Gate New York Grand Central for hosting our stay in NYC.

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Are you a young professional in your 20s trying to make it big in the city that never sleeps? Mastering LinkedIn is key to unlocking success in NYC! In this episode, award-winning marketing leader Christine Göös shares her top tips and strategies for optimizing your LinkedIn profile, growing your network, and landing your dream job in the competitive New York City job market. From building a strong personal brand to navigating online networking, we've got you covered. Whether you're a recent college grad or just looking to level up your career, this episode is for you. So, what are you waiting for? Press play and start mastering LinkedIn for success in NYC (and beyond)!

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:48 - 02:22 How we met + unhinged things she did in her 20s to make it in NYC

03:37 - 04:08 How hard it is to move to NYC

04:48 - Career pivots to get here

05:27 - 06:31 Advice for moving to NYC

06:41 - 07:46 Be your own publicist

08:08 - 09:42 Building your brand and resume

10:28 - 11:08 Posting content on LinkedIn + future-proofing your career

11:08 - 13:13 Using LinkedIn for Gen Z + bad job market + getting laid off

13:31 - 15:48 Job advice for 20-somethings

15:48 - 16:03 Resume tips

16:48 - 18:28 Unhinged story from her 20s

18:28 - 20:04 Confidence advice

20:08 - 20:42 Rock bottom in your 20s: miserable in NYC

21:35 - 22:17 Before the Saturn return

22:12 - 23:37 Panic attacks in Macy’s dressing room

23:37 - 24:42 Fake it till you make it—confidence advice

25:05 - 25:35 Three words to describe your 20s

25:35 - 26:59 Writing tips + how to become a better writer

26:59 - 29:09 Friendships in your 20s

29:09 - 29:57 Long-distance friendships & family

30:03 - 31:30 Fear/insecurity that held you back (stage fright)

31:39 - 32:43 Work and relationships

32:49 - 33:08 Met at a karaoke bar

33:21 - 34:08 Titles don’t matter

34:08 - 35:08 Redefining success from 20s to now

Follow Christine Göös on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegoos/

Christine's podcast House of Content: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-content/id1681192360

House of Content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itshouseofcontent/

Christine's website: https://www.christinegoos.com

Follow Madison, Ava, and Elle:

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Listen to “The 20 Something Playbook”:

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https://open.spotify.com/show/1bAA0eOHthyeqJyIyWlcD3?si=Uiv2K4tmRKGHbD6Pns6KeQ

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-20-something-playbook/id1801522743

Amazon Podcasts

https://music.amazon.com/es-us/podcasts/5db7484e-4184-464c-b6d9-706adc37f7d5/the-20-something-playbook

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Watch Volume One of "The 20 Something Playbook" on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Rs9oUYUlEcNigeakfAcHDyKl2mSlAJ6&si=Krq-KY-PoR_uK9gJ

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jqRRqF9I6_Q

Behind The Scenes | Filming the Podcast in NYC and California: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNaj9QhEOls&list=PL1Rs9oUYUlEf6yeVawHLs6G3UUaj4EACf

Thank you West Gate New York Grand Central for hosting our interview space (and stay in NYC).

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To advertise on this podcast please email: macgregormadison@gmail.com

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Ready to break free from the pressure of needing to have it all figured out? In this episode we chat with Britt Williams Baker, co-founder of Dow Janes - one of the fastest growing companies in the United States teaching financial literacy and strategies to build wealth. Britt went from scooping ice cream to becoming a self made millionaire in her 30s. She shares strategies, mindset shifts, and habits that enabled her to achieve financial freedom at a young age. From working in consulting, to attending Harvard to biking around New Zealand, Britt used her 20s for exploration. In this convo we dive into the benefits of living in the present and letting go of the need for perfection. So, if you're tired of feeling stuck and ready to start having the time of your life in your 20s, tune in!

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Down Janes origin

02:00 - How we got Dow Janes

01:55 - Three words to describe your 20s

02:13 - 03:02 What were you doing in your 20s?

03:06 - 04:06 Did you always know what you wanted to do?

04:15 - 04:45 Biggest belief shift in your 20s

04:45 - 05:54 Pivot moments + Harvard Business School

06:05 - Relationships at 25

06:33 - 07:17 Feeling lost in your 20s advice

07:17 - 07:30 The 20s are for exploring

08:05 - 09:20 Learning compound interest at 7 + first financial mistakes

09:24 - 09:51 Not knowing how to use a credit card

09:51 - 10:30 Finance advice for your 20s

10:33 - 12:17 Career pivot: start-up to unemployed

12:15 - Scooping ice cream a year before Dow Janes

12:50 - 13:30 Why 20-somethings need financial help & COVID

13:30 - 14:35 Book recs for your 20s

14:40 - 15:45 Becoming a self-made millionaire in your 20s

15:50 - 17:10 Rock bottom moments and navigating them

17:10 - 18:20 Work-life conflict in your 20s

18:23 - 19:10 How to know where you want to be

19:45 - 21:05 Friendship in your 20s & biz with your best friend

21:10 - 21:50 Feeling like you have no skills in your 20s

21:50 - 22:30 Adventure and leaving your comfort zone

22:40 - 23:35 Measuring success in your 20s

23:35 - 25:55 Figuring yourself out with The Artist’s Way

25:58 - 27:06 #1 financial tip: align spending with your values

27:20 - 29:30 Navigating social media in your 20s

29:40 - 31:15 Therapy and coaching in your 20s

31:15 - 33:10 Transforming in your 20s

33:10 - 34:05 Saturn return + “claiming what you want”

34:05 - 36:15 Fertility in your 20s

36:20 - 37:20 Advice for your 20s

37:25 - 39:15 Dating in your 20s

39:15 - 40:15 You have time

For more on taking control of your finances, check out Dow Janes: https://www.dowjanes.com/

Follow Dow Janes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dow.janes/?hl=en

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Watch "The 20 Something Playbook": https://www.youtube.com/@20SomethingPlaybook

20 Something Playbook Episodes Volume 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Rs9oUYUlEcNigeakfAcHDyKl2mSlAJ6&si=az6nbfw7JV2UMTzr

Behind The Scenes | Filming the Podcast in California: https://youtu.be/pq1GV7UpTyI?si=IIUrFAIvGA98j6qy

To advertise on this podcast please email: macgregormadison@gmail.com

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