On the Brink
These are the stories of a very talkative 26 year old gal, aka Emily, trying to navigate and make the most of her 20s. From living in this coronavirus craziness, to online dating and working multiple jobs in the arts, no topic is off limits. Tune in weekly for new stories and to hear from other guests in their 20s! Podcast artwork by: Mallory Kurkjian Podcast intro: "Paralyze Me" instrumental by Tommy Bravos Podcast outro: "Charming" instrumental by Tommy Bravos
Episodes
Emily and special guests Molly, Carli, and Jenna chat about their new careers and dating in their early 20s!
Emily and special guest Lindsay chat about Lindsay's career in journalism which has led her to work in media in Chicago!
Emily and special guests Kasey and Kelly chat about being fraternal twins and having completely different lives in their 20s!
Emily and special guest Matt discuss Matt's path into journalism and what he hopes to do once he graduates with his degree in Data Journalism!
Emily and special guests Annie and Amanda continue the Chicago dating conversation!
Emily and special guests Annie and Amanda chat about dating in Chicago, specifically using apps and in the pandemic!
*TRIGGER WARNING - sexual assault*
Emily and special guest Amanda talk about Amanda's experience as a sexual assault survivor. Though not a typical episode for this podcast, I think it's important to bring this topic to light and offer up support and/or encourage others to speak up and share their stories as well. Please know that you are not alone! Resources shared: https://www.rainn.org (national) & http:...
Emily and special guest Courtney chat about Courtney's path into epidemiology! Though she started this career before the pandemic, the pandemic has significantly altered her path. We chat about what epidemiology is and the work she has been doing in public health.
*And yes, Courtney knows what the CDC stands for
Emily and special guest (also her sister!) Sarah chat about Sarah's many animals and the path that she is currently on to become a vet!
Emily and special guest Marc discuss Marc's career path from school to becoming an energy specialist for a school district!
Emily and special guest Andrew chat about Andrew's path into bowling at the collegiate level and now post-collegiate level!
Emily and special guest Shannon open season 4 with a discussion of what Turner Syndrome is and how it has been living with TS in the pandemic!
Emily and special guest Kenny chat about Kenny's path from musical theatre to software engineering as an Asian man in his 20s!
Emily and special guest Joey chat about Joey's unique path from physics to music education and how the pandemic has affected teaching!
Emily and special guests Ben and Emily chat about their paths to having a successful photography business, their newest business Bread and Honey Co, and how they became debt free in 20 months!
Emily and special guest Lizzy chat about Lizzy's crazy adoption story and shares some insight into having a mental illness and how best to cope with that!
Emily and special guests Theresa and Ava discuss their similar toxic exes, red flags, gaslighting, and share some advice for others in similar situations!
Emily and special guest Erica chat about Erica's path into archaeology, her transition to making art more full time, and her goals for the future!
Emily and special guest Sean chat about his path into the classical music world and shares some insight into auditioning and making it work in such a cutthroat field!
Emily and special guest Katherine chat about Katherine's path into physical therapy, her brother's spinal cord injury, and her current side hustle!
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