Too Smart For This Alexis Barber
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For smart and superficial girls everywhere, this podcast helps multifaceted women untangle society's expectations of them through candid conversations and tangible tips for crafting your own journey. Hosted by Alexis Barber, entrepreneur, creator and ex-YouTube and Google employee, you'll hear both the realities of being an ambitious 20-something that identifies as a #MaterialGirl and plenty of gems from our wide range of guests. Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok at @toocollective.
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162. Recap of my first year as a Wharton MBA student
In this episode, I'm recapping my first year at Wharton, sharing everything I wish I'd known before diving into my MBA journey, as well as my honest opinion on academics, social life, and the lessons I've learned during this time.
I’m also answering your questions on time management, juggling relationships, how to prep for business school, and what's on my radar for year two.
Timestamps:
02:23 Academics
09:16 My study routine
12:00 My major
13:53 Clubs
16:34 Travel
22:00 Social life
24:41 Entrepreneurship
27:38 Time management
30:52 Average week in the life
34:04 Plans for second year
36:54 How to prep for grad school
40:55 Product recommendations
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161. Entreprenuership, perfectionism, and the realities of growing a business
In this episode, we’re getting real about the struggles I've been facing as an entrepreneur. And how despite being overqualified in many aspects I still don’t feel ready to do a lot of things in my business. We’re talking perfectionism, money, and how I’m planning to scale my business with the resources and insights I've gotten from being a Wharton MBA student.
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160. Life lessons and material girl favorites (wellness, beauty, fashion)
As we close off the first quarter of 2024, I’m recapping my biggest takeaways and must-have items in wellness, beauty, and fashion from the past three months.
Timestamps:
1:40 self-worth is the key to everything
6:40 difference between capacity and capability
8:49 not letting other people make you feel small
12:17 wellness faves
17:24 beauty faves
20:45 fashion faves
Products mentioned
Wellness:
Armra Colostrum https://amzn.to/3JbNkC1
Super gut prebiotic https://amzn.to/3vHNMVJ
Owala water bottle https://amzn.to/3PNwPQu
Skincare:
Amazon sheet masks https://amzn.to/4cMOX75
Supergoop glow screen https://howl.me/clYvyj5brHO
Summer Fridays cushion cream https://howl.me/clYvEXcQ3To
Topicals faded https://howl.me/clYvEX4sEnK
Hero Cosmetics patches: https://amzn.to/3vHPnuH
Beauty:
Westman Atelier Stick Foundation https://howl.me/clYvEXDwUBu
Nars liquid foundation https://howl.me/clYvEXUWo8T
It cosmetics dual-ended foundation and concealer brush https://howl.me/clYvEXRw1mz
Kosas concealer https://howl.me/clYvEYcjyMQ
Giorgio armani conceler https://howl.me/clYvEX9qbKy
Ole Henrikson lip peptide balm https://howl.me/clYvEXTK1vb
Sol de janeiro delicio body balm https://howl.me/clYvEXsOjkO
Clothing:
Agolde low-rise baggy jeans https://howl.me/clYvEXtY0XE
Skims boyfriend pant https://bit.ly/4al2AbX
Sporty and rich sweat sets: https://www.sportyandrich.com/collections/sets
Boys Lie sweat sets: https://boyslieofficial.com/collections/sweats
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159. 8 non-negotiable health and wellness habits
We’re all busy but that shouldn’t be reason to leave your health at the bottom of your priorities. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing 8 health and wellness habits that have helped me feel my best and live a healthier life overall. From daily practices to supplements and workout routines. I hope these habits inspire and motivate you to establish a healthy routine that works for you.
Resources mentioned:
Pilates workouts:
Form app
Protein:
Oikos 000 protein yogurt
Chomps
Owyn
My electrolyte colostrum water:
Armra colostrum
Drip drop electrolytes
For sleep:
Superhuman app
Beam dream drink
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158. Spring glow up guide
As spring brings fresh new energy, this episode dives into everything I'm doing to glow up for the season. I hope this episode inspires you to hit the refresh button in your life and step into this new season feeling your absolute best.
Resources mentioned:
Form pilates
Style archetypes: @asias.jpg
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157. How I manage my money being self employed, career failure, and breakup tips (Q&A)
A breakdown of my expenses and how I budget as a grad student and business owner. I also answer your questions regarding career, failure, breakups and ADHD. You asked, I ANSWERED!
5:24 Q1: How do you manage money as a grad student and business owner?
9:37 Q2: How to navigate failure and career pivots
12:25 Q3: What is bringing you joy right now?
14:06 Q4: Breakup tips?
17:17 Q5: How do you manage ADHD among all the boss girl sh*t you do?
Don’t forget to DM me on IG to have your questions answered on a future episode.
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Customer Reviews
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Best episode yet!
Love this show!
Alexis is so wise and has such a beautiful way of bringing her experiences and educated view points to the podcast in a thoughtful and relatable way. It always feels like I’m talking to a bestie of mine!
I always walk away inspired!
The advice and stories I’ve gotten from listening has changed the way I approach so many of the obstacles I face as a young professional and have inspired me to really take the time to find out what I’m meant to do and just go for it. This is a great resource for women of color trying to find their place in the world.