Talk AB It Podcast

Annabelle Wiskus

Talk AB It is an honest and relatable podcast that dives into the ups and downs of navigating life post-graduation in your 20s. Hosted by Annabelle Wiskus, each episode explores what it means to live authentically-- whether it's tackling career decisions, relationships, mental health, or personal growth. With raw conversations, insightful stories, and guest appearances, Talk AB It is a space to reflect, laugh, and connect as we all figure out what is means to be true to ourselves during one of the most transformative decades of our lives.

  1. Unlocking Your "Coolness"

    15 APR

    Unlocking Your "Coolness"

    Lately, I feel like I’ve been seeing the “cool girl” aesthetic everywhere—on social media, in outfits, in the way people act, talk, and present themselves. And honestly… I love it. It’s fun, it’s inspiring, it makes you want to elevate yourself. But at the same time, I had this moment where I realized something really important: the coolest thing you can actually be… is yourself. It’s so easy to get caught up in chasing a certain aesthetic or vibe to the point where you start slowly shifting who you are. You start dressing, talking, or even thinking in ways that don’t fully feel like you, but more like who you think you’re supposed to be. And that’s where it can go wrong. Because coolness isn’t something you copy—it’s something you create. There’s something so powerful about letting yourself “cook up” your own version of cool. Your interests, your quirks, your style, your energy—those are the things that make you stand out. Not fitting into a box, but building your own. And a huge part of this is confidence. Not loud, over-the-top confidence—but that quiet, grounded belief where you just know you’re cool. You don’t need constant validation, you don’t need to prove it, you just embody it. When you stop chasing and start owning who you are, that’s when everything shifts. That’s when your energy becomes magnetic. That’s when you naturally become the kind of person people are drawn to—because it’s real. So instead of asking, “How can I be that cool girl?” start asking, “What makes me feel the most like myself?” Because that version of you? That’s the one that’s actually cool.

    28 min
  2. Let Go & Let God.

    8 APR

    Let Go & Let God.

    In this episode, I share what it’s been like to be in a season where I feel this strong need to be in control—but honestly don’t know how to be. When every decision feels so important, it’s easy to put pressure on yourself to make all the “right” choices and feel like everything depends on you. I talk about the fear of going down the wrong path, the pressure of not wanting to repeat past mistakes, and the constant push to keep moving forward—even when life feels heavy. That anxiety can make you feel stuck, like if you don’t figure it out now, you’re falling behind. But the more I sit in these feelings, the more I realize they’re all pointing to the same thing: I was never meant to carry this much control on my own. In this episode, I also read a chapter from a book I’m currently going through that’s been helping me shift my perspective. It’s been reminding me to let go, to stop gripping so tightly to every outcome, and to trust that God is working in my life—even when I can’t see it yet. This conversation is about surrender. About releasing the need to have everything mapped out and choosing to trust God with the unknown. Because faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about believing you’re being guided, even in the uncertainty. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious about your future, or scared of making the wrong choice, this episode is here to remind you: you don’t have to control everything to be exactly where you’re meant to be.

    44 min
  3. STOP ACCEPTING BAD BEHAVIOR!

    1 APR

    STOP ACCEPTING BAD BEHAVIOR!

    In this episode, we’re getting honest about something that quietly shapes our lives more than we realize: what we choose to tolerate. “Stop Accepting Bad Behavior” is all about recognizing that while we can’t control how other people act, we can control what we allow into our lives—and that changes everything. We dive into the truth that what you accept from others is often a reflection of how you see yourself. If you’re constantly allowing less than what you know you deserve, it’s worth asking: why? Why would you accept less than the effort, respect, and energy you so freely give? This episode challenges you to raise your standards—not out of ego, but out of self-respect. At the same time, we talk about how someone showing up with bad behavior doesn’t automatically make them a bad person. Sometimes, people are placed in your life to teach you something—about boundaries, self-worth, or even what you don’t want. The key is learning how to separate the lesson from the behavior and deciding what stays and what goes. And just as importantly, we turn the mirror inward. It’s not just about what we accept from others—it’s about what we allow from ourselves. The habits we excuse, the ways we hold ourselves back, the standards we lower when no one’s watching. Growth starts when we stop tolerating our own patterns that don’t serve us. This episode is your reminder that you set the tone for your life. What you allow is what continues—so choose wisely.

    38 min
  4. Pressure to Have It Figured Out.

    4 MAR

    Pressure to Have It Figured Out.

    In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet (and sometimes very loud) pressure that comes with college — the pressure to have a plan, a personality, a five-year vision, and somehow also be having the best time of your life. So much of what feels overwhelming isn’t actually coming from within you — it’s coming from the outside world and what people label as “normal.” The expectation that college is this perfectly curated, self-discovery montage where you come out the other side completely certain of who you are? That’s not normal. And it’s not realistic. When you feel like people are watching — waiting to see what you’ll do next, how much fun you’re having, how well you know yourself — it can make you feel like you constantly have to prove something. But the truth is, you don’t. College was never meant to be about graduating with everything figured out. It’s about knowing more than you did before. It’s about starting a relationship with yourself — learning your interests, your dislikes, what you value in friendships, what environments drain you, and what possible career paths spark something in you. The longer you’re here, the more your real values begin to surface. And in those seasons where you feel like you’re just waiting — waiting to graduate, waiting for the next chapter, waiting to finally “arrive” — maybe the real invitation is to stop rushing. To enjoy where you are. To welcome what’s coming without wishing away what’s here. To make the memories, hug your people, and hug yourself a little tighter too.

    26 min

About

Talk AB It is an honest and relatable podcast that dives into the ups and downs of navigating life post-graduation in your 20s. Hosted by Annabelle Wiskus, each episode explores what it means to live authentically-- whether it's tackling career decisions, relationships, mental health, or personal growth. With raw conversations, insightful stories, and guest appearances, Talk AB It is a space to reflect, laugh, and connect as we all figure out what is means to be true to ourselves during one of the most transformative decades of our lives.

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