The 20 Something Playbook
Welcome divas 💌 Podcast about the good, bad & ugly of your 20s. Hosted by 3 sisters creating the TV series they’ve dreamed of since their teens ✨ New episode bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 1am EST. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
We get asked this question all the time:
"Why don't you drink?"
People always assume something dramatic happened to make us sober... that we had strict parents, a bad experience, or a religious reason. The truth? None of those are true. We simply... never started drinking. Somehow, that's become one of the most confusing things about us.
In this episode, we're sharing why the three of us have stayed sober throughout our 20...
Turns out there's actual science behind why your 20s feel so chaotic, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had a stroke that shut down half her brain, and what she learned changed everything. Her biggest takeaway? Keep them alive till 25. Your prefrontal cortex literally isn't done developing yet and that explains a lot.
We get into:
— Why being in a happy relationship still doesn't fix what's going on in your head (Olivia Rodrigo cal...
What if your late 20s are more than just another birthday?
In this episode of M.A.E. Chats, we dive into the idea of the Saturn Return—the life phase that supposedly forces you to confront the areas you've been avoiding. Whether or not you believe in astrology, the concept sparked a bigger conversation about money, financial literacy, savings, spending, and the financial wake-up calls many of us experience in our 20s.
W...
Ever felt like your brain won't shut off? We're diving into why our busiest days are actually our best days for mental health—and why unemployment hit different (in the worst way).
In this episode, we talk about:
- That meme about being too busy to overthink
- Why karaoke at 9pm after a full workday hits different
- Living through parasocial relationships when you have nothing going on (hi, - Dancing with the Stars and F1...
What was it actually like to be 20 in the 90s? Our mom lived it — and she's spilling everything. From meet cutes before smartphones existed to the fashion trends she still thinks about, we're getting the full story on one of the most iconic decades ever. Whether you lived it or just wish you did, this one's for you.
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We have no HR department. It's just the three of us (Maddie, Ava, and Elle) figuring it out as we go.
This week we're getting into what it's really like to work with your sisters: the burnout, the breakdowns (yes, plural), the demands vs. requests debate, and how we've somehow kept this going for 10 YEARS.
We also talk about:
→ Trying to get our TV script in front of literary managers before the window closes
→ Why one of us is...
Maddie's 27th bday episode x Bieberchella revelations... buckle in. This one goes off the deep end and back :)
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By day, we’re working 9–5 jobs.
By night, we’re building the lives we actually dream about.
In this episode, we talk about the double lives everyone in their 20s is secretly living: balancing careers, creative dreams, social lives, and the pressure to “figure it all out.”
We get into:
- why your 20s feel so chaotic (and why that’s normal)
- the reality of working a 9–5 while chasing ...
From the new Spider-Man era of a sad, broke, and very real Peter Parker to the unrealistic expectations we get from rom-coms, we dive into how media shapes the way we think love, friendship, and our 20s are supposed to look.
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WTF are your 20s for, anyway? From the job market to frolicking in your 20s, we weigh in on what your 20s are really for.
Find the rest of this episode everywhere you get your podcasts ;)
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In this episode, we dive into why the new series Love Story has our generation in a chokehold — from the iconic 90s fashion to the timeless casting choices and the nostalgic feeling of a pre-social media world.
We also talk about how the 90s relates to the show we're creating, our sparkle being back, and Elle's a spice girl?
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We're back from Australia! We talk about pursuing your dreams alongside 9-5 jobs, burnout, staying motivated and how Maddie is jealous of Ava and Elle's self compassion scores...
We filmed this before we left, see you next week for some post-Australia content :)
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Do you feel like a diva?In this episode we talk all things winter uglies, getting your sparkle back and diva dance parties… Not to mention what we think our diva songs are and last but not least, why you should invite us to your wedding!
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Maddie, Ava and Elle talk all things 2016. From cringey teenage years to childhood nostalgia, and last but not least Ava’s flying squirrel sweater.
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Maddie, Ava & Elle talk all things curse of the eldest daughter and then proceed to rage-bait each other for 23 minutes...
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Looking back on Chapters 8-17. We talk all things filming the pod, gallivanting around the cities our guests lived in, and Olehenriksen lip balm…
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We talk about our 2025 character development, our thoughts on 2026, more about our screenwriting journey and go on a Stranger Things rant…
6 mins to 11 mins - Duffer Brothers/Stranger Things Finale
11:30 - Rang in new year crying into crisp
13:00 - Joe Keery
16:40 - 17:00 - Ava's stupid joke adopted
17:30 - Lunar new year smile
18:30-19:00 - 25 birthday bash
19:00-19:45 - Feeling aligned in the new year
20:00-20:25 - Ava only g...
Can't believe we are here! Volume One of The 20 Something Playbook has come to an end. From lessons learned to moments we didn’t see coming, this episode breaks down Chapters One to Seven of The 20-Something Playbook, highlighting our biggest takeaways from each guest and the adventures we shared along the way.
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Join us for a candid conversation with @divyadhulipala, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capitalist, and a dear friend - as she dives into the realities of working in VC in your twenties.
In this episode, Divya shares her unexpected journey into venture capital, the experience of working on Wall Street, and the crucial advice from her dad that helped shape her career. She offers invaluable insights on:
• Career & Success: Wha...
We talk all things burnout whilst our camera decides not to work and one of our microphones also jumps ship :)
Seriously though, burnout in your 20s is no joke.
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