
YEARBOOK
A nostalgic show where we take celebrities back to their school days. Previously home of The Talk Twenties Podcast.
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Feb 14, 2022 • 55min
Block, Delete, Move On with Lalalaletmeexplain
Lalalaletmeexplain is an anonymous sex, dating and relationships expert who has amassed an incredible online following of over 185,000. This episode of the Talk Twenties Podcast is a straight-talking guide to the world of modern dating and covers the 4 stages of singleness, how to spot red flags (and green ones!), first date dos and don’ts, ghosting, getting the ick and trusting your gut. Lala is truly unique voice and her new book, Block, Delete, Move On is now available in all good book stores.
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Host: Gaby Mendes
Guest: Lalalaletmeexplain
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Jan 31, 2022 • 50min
Leadership in your 20s with Hannah Anderson, Social Chain
Hannah Anderson is the co-founder of Social Chain and Managing Director of Kyma Media. In this episode of the Talk Twenties Podcast Hannah shares her experience of going from primary school teacher to leading a global marketing company of 750 people, worth over £300 million. She speaks to Gaby about leadership, using empathy and emotion to your strength and what it’s like to have such an extreme amount of responsibility so early on in your career.
Host: Gaby Mendes
Guest: Hannah Anderson
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Jan 17, 2022 • 37min
Being Judged with Sharon Gaffka
Sharon Gaffka was one of the original girls to enter the Love Island Villa in 2021 but it’s important to stress that she is far from your typical ‘influencer’. Before Love Island, Sharon was a Civil Servant for 6 years, working across many areas of politics. Since leaving, she’s used her platform to bring about awareness around several key political issues, including her campaign to tackle spiking and victim shaming which has recently taken her to the Palace of Westminster. In this episode of the Talk Twenties Podcast, you can expect an unfiltered and honest conversation about spiking legislation, women’s rights and what it’s like to be judged as a woman, both before and after stepping into the limelight.
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Host: Gaby Mendes
Guest: Sharon Gaffka
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Jan 3, 2022 • 42min
Property Investment and Diversifying Your Income with Justin Wilkins
Justin Wilkins is one of the most well-known young property investors and sourcers in the UK who also shares his real and relatable journey to his 22,000 subscribers on YouTube. He talks to Gaby on the Talk Twenties Podcast about the steps that lead him to fulfilling his property investment dream, showing it’s not all glitz and glamour as it may seem, but if you want something badly enough you can achieve it. We talk about diversifying your income, DIY, negotiation and more in this episode designed to push you out of your comfort zone!
Host: Gaby Mendes
Guest: Justin Wilkins
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Dec 13, 2021 • 46min
From Teen to 20-Something with Teenage Time Capsule
Frankie Burgess is no ordinary 20-something, whilst furloughed during the pandemic, she started reading her teenage diary from 12 years ago on TikTok. In doing so, she amassed a following of over 30,000, all tuning in to find out more about her teenage dilemmas! In this final episode of the Talk Twenties Podcast for 2021, Gaby and Frankie chat about the journey from teen to 20-Something in this incredibly relatable episode.
Host: Gaby Mendes
Guest: Frankie Burgess
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Nov 29, 2021 • 57min
Stop Waiting, Start Investing with Ryan from Making Money Simple
Navigating the world of investing as a beginner can be challenging. In this episode of the Talk Twenties podcast, we discuss the potential benefits of getting started on your investing journey early with Ryan King, founder of Making Money Simple. Gaby and Ryan discuss what the stock market is, how it is made up and the different methods of investing.
The information in this podcast is provided for education and informational purposes only, and does not constitute financial advice. You should not make any decision, financial investment or otherwise without undertaking independent due diligence and where appropriate, sitting down with a financial advisor. Don’t forget that your capital is at risk when you invest.
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Host: Gaby Mendes, Guest: Ryan King
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Nov 15, 2021 • 32min
Navigating the Business World with Oyinkansola Adebayo | Niyo Enterprise
Getting ahead in the business world can be challenging in your twenties. In this episode of the Talk Twenties podcast, we discuss how to navigate the business world successfully with Oyinkansola Adebayo, founder of Niyo Enterprise, a business that empowers black women to pursue their business ideas and career aspirations through technology-driven boot camps. Gaby and Oyin discuss the power of financial literacy, negotiation skills and innovation in this exciting episode.
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Host: Gaby Mendes, Guest: Oyinkansola Adebayo
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Nov 1, 2021 • 36min
Friendship in your 20s with LIVE audience | Pins and Pals Event
The Talk Twenties Team talk openly and honestly about their experiences of making, maintaining and letting go of friendships in your twenties with a LIVE audience. Recording took place at the first Talk Twenties in-person event at PINS Social Club in Liverpool on 20th October 2021.
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Host: Gaby Mendes, Panel: Laura Ann Moore, Alexa Pereira and Phoebe Matthews
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Oct 18, 2021 • 51min
Progressing Your Career with Fairy Job Mother
In this episode Gaby speaks to Shoshanna Davis, Founder of Fairy Job Mother. Fairy Job Mother is a platform to empower young professionals with the skills and mindset to stand out, get hired and progress in their careers.
This episode covers:
How to get ahead in your career
How to ask for a promotion
Using networking as a way to leverage opportunity and finding mentors
Building career confidence
How to excel working remotely
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Oct 4, 2021 • 51min
Body Image with Sophie Killip
In this episode Gaby speaks to Sophie Killip, a Mental Health Counsellor & Coach, specialising in body image and eating problems. Sophie recently joined the Talk Twenties Ambassador Team as our new Wellbeing Expert and empowers individuals to step into their authentic self and develop sustainable self-belief.
This episode covers:
How to combat negative thoughts about your body
Body Ideals and Social Media
The difference between body positivity and body neutrality
Using affirmations to improve body image