Twenty Something

Elena Dimitrova

For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves — without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter. Hosted by Elena Dimitrova.  instagram: @dimitrovelena

  1. 4D AGO

    What Most Women Get Wrong About Investing in Their 20s

    Most money advice for women in their 20s focuses on spending less, playing it safe and waiting until you feel “educated.” This episode makes the case for the opposite.  In this episode, you’ll learn why conservative advice keeps ambitious women stuck, why waiting to feel ready to invest is a losing strategy, how to think about money as something you learn by doing and where to get information from.  I share transparently the frameworks I use, how I think about risk, and how I allocate across different asset classes. If you’re a woman in your 20s who wants to understand money deeply, not just manage it cautiously, this episode is for you.  Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.  Connect with me:  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  YouTube: @twenty.something  For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.  P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.  Keywords: investing for women in their 20s, personal finance for women in their 20s, women and investing, aggressive investing in your 20s, how women build wealth early, investing early as a woman, money and investing for women, saving vs investing for women, how to start investing in your 20s, investing before you feel ready, financial literacy for women, women money mindset, calculated risk and investing, wealth building in your 20s, investing strategies for women, financial independence for women, money decisions in your 20s, women and long term investing, investing psychology for women, investing confidence, personal finance podcast for women, women and money podcast, investing mindset podcast, how women think about money, Twenty Something podcast

    28 min
  2. JAN 16

    How to speak more powerfully - 18 subtle speech patterns that change the way you speak

    How to speak with quiet authority, stop being interrupted, and make people lean in, without raising your voice or losing your femininity.  Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.  Connect with me:  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  YouTube: @twenty.something  For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.  P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.  Keywords: feminine communication, feminine authority, elegant persuasion, how to speak with confidence, how to be taken seriously, women communication skills, powerful feminine energy, speaking softly with authority, how to stop being interrupted, status signals in communication, voice tone confidence, persuasive communication skills, graceful disagreement, high status speech patterns, concise communication tips, how women gain respect, executive presence for women, feminine leadership style, communication psychology, influence without aggression, calm confident speaking, how to command a room quietly, social intelligence for women, modern femininity, soft power psychology, boundaries in communication, saying less with impact, persuasive wording tips, how to speak so people listen, Twenty Something podcast

    32 min
  3. 12/30/2025

    Ideas worth keeping on health, career, money, and relationships

    This episode is a curated list of the most interesting ideas I heard this week. Topics covered:  Branding & digital marketing  Why early growth comes from intentional seeding, not algorithms How platforms throttle links and how to work around it Why attention must come before action on Instagram Why TikTok is poor for driving podcast or website conversion How I apply these principles in my own work Habits & mindset  Designing habits intentionally instead of inheriting them Why optimistic contrarians are rare A practical definition of charisma Year-end self-reflection & goal-setting  A journaling format that forces you to confront who you were one year ago Why traditional journaling often creates the illusion of progress Two reminders that reframe effort, time and work Health & energy  Why energy crashes are often physiological, not motivational How glucose affects focus and afternoon energy A simple eating order that improves mental clarity Relationships  How women use the art of suggestion to get what they want How to judge character on a first date Why timing matters more than wording in difficult conversations Career  Why your career will accelerate faster with one clear strength The worst thing is to be broadly "good" Should you amplify your strengths or fix your weaknesses? Investing & money  How opportunity cost changes when you factor in hypothetical returns Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.  Connect with me:  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  YouTube: @twenty.something  For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.  P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.  Keywords: curated ideas podcast, best ideas I heard this week, practical mindset shifts, behavior-changing ideas, digital marketing tips for creators, personal branding advice, podcast growth strategies, intentional habits, modern career advice, specializing in your career, strength-based career growth, health and energy optimization, avoiding energy crashes, glucose and focus, relationship communication tips, dating advice insights, when timing matters in conversations, journaling for self-awareness, reflective journaling practice, life perspective shifts, opportunity cost mindset, investing psychology, content curation podcast, Twenty Something podcast

    39 min
  4. 12/22/2025

    Growing up in your 20s - Career, dating, and the friends you choose

    Growing up in your twenties isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing better.  Listen to part one: Here  In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t. If I had to start over, these are the things I'd want to know.  Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.  Connect with me:  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  YouTube: @twenty.something  For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.  P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.  Keywords: twenties life lessons, what I learned in my twenties, life advice for women in their twenties, growing up in your 20s, navigating your twenties, self-improvement for twenty-somethings, elegant living in your twenties, intentional living in your 20s, feminine growth, quiet confidence, becoming more grounded, life clarity in your twenties, personal development for women, becoming the woman you want to be, building discipline in your twenties, simplifying your life, soft power, self-respect for women, modern femininity, choosing yourself, character building in your 20s, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon

    24 min
  5. 12/15/2025

    Life advice for women in their 20s (Lessons I learned the hard way) part 1

    In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t. If I had to start over, these are the things I'd want to know. On confidence, discipline, self-respect, dating, friendships, career choices, solitude, simplifying your life, and chocolate soufflé.  Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here.  Connect with me:  Instagram: @dimitrovelena  Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa  YouTube: @twenty.something  For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter.  P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews.  Keywords: twenties life lessons, what I learned in my twenties, life advice for women in their twenties, growing up in your 20s, navigating your twenties, self-improvement for twenty-somethings, elegant living in your twenties, intentional living in your 20s, feminine growth, quiet confidence, becoming more grounded, life clarity in your twenties, personal development for women, becoming the woman you want to be, building discipline in your twenties, simplifying your life, soft power, self-respect for women, modern femininity, choosing yourself, character building in your 20s, Twenty Something podcast, The Upper Echelon

    32 min
5
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13 Ratings

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For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves — without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter. Hosted by Elena Dimitrova.  instagram: @dimitrovelena