Chapter Twenty-Something

Trinity Jagdeo is a CEO, 5X-published author, advocate, motivational speaker, AND just 22 years old. After learning of the lack of representation there is in the media for people with disabilities– through her best friend Alexus's experiences– Trinity decided to take matters into her own hands, and create that representation herself. She has published 5 children's books that each center around a superhero with a certain disability, and each character is based off of a real child who lives with it– sharing their struggles, but more importantly, their incredible strength and powers. Trinity and her work have been featured in Forbes and on The Today Show– just to name a few. She is also the founder and CEO of From We Can't to We Can, which raises awareness and funding for families of children with disabilities. She and Kylie have a conversation about the substantial difference that representation in the media can make for a group of people, balancing life being young and professional, and how we can all be a little bit more compassionate in our day to day lives. Follow the podcast on instagram @chaptertwentysomethingpod... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Trinity: wecant2wecan.org Instagram: @wecant2wecan, @trinity.jagdeo Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Kailee Billerbeck is the founder of Everyday Armor, an organization that empowers women through self-defense. Kailee combined her experience in the martial arts (she's a black belt in Taekwondo... slight flex), and her B.A. in psychology from Chapman University, to create a program that proves how important it is to not only know how to defend yourself physically, but mentally, as well. Everyday Armor seeks to empower women, and men, to be independent, instinctual, confident, and to always be their own advocate. Kailee shares with us tips and advice to stay safe in today's world (including with social media), how she built a business where she travels the country teaching her own course, and the true value of knowing your self-worth. Follow the podcast on instagram @chaptertwentysomethingpod... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! :) Kailee: everydayarmorofficial.com Instagram: @everydayarmorofficial TikTok: @everydayarmor Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

New job, new city, new chapter: It's been a whirlwind of a month, and we're discussing it all. Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: @adamdontsleep on instagram

Alyssa Sullivan is a reporter and multimedia journalist for PHL 17, and is Miss New Jersey 2021. She discusses with Kylie her journey of competing for the title of Miss New Jersey 6 times before she finally obtained it, and then, what it was like to compete at Miss America. They also discuss her original career path in musical theater, and how she came to the decision to leave those dreams behind, and pursue a career in another passion: Journalism. Her story is one of persistence, ambition, learning who you are, and proof that putting in the work will always lead to a successful outcome– even if it doesn't go exactly like you originally planned. Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod … Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Alyssa: Instagram: @alyssasullivan_tv TikTok: @the.reallyss Twitter: @alyssaphl17 Facebook Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC Pod Intro: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Alexiou Gibson is the founder and CEO of The Transformation Factory: A company that provides the tools to help people come their “2.0 version,” or the best version of themselves. Its sea moss products, that Alexiou started making in his kitchen during CoVid to help boost his grandmother’s, and local nurses’, immune systems, rank in millions in sales every year, and the business is only growing. In 2022, Alexiou and his sea moss was featured on Shark Tank, and (spoiler!) he ended up signing a deal with Mark Cuban AND Kevin Hart– in what is the show’s most viewed episode, to date. Becoming the healthiest version of yourself is also a personal topic for Gibson: After being told, at the age of 21, that he would not live to see 30, Alexiou lost 300 pounds, and completely changed his lifestyle. Now, he’s living the dream, and hustling every day to keep increasing his potential. Side note: He’s also a retired NASA scientist. This episode features an incredible story, and also shares tons of tips for people looking to grow their own businesses, straight from the voice of someone’s whose life has completely changed in the past 3 years. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod ... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Alexiou: www.seamosstransformation.com Instagram: @alexiou2.0, @seamosstransformation TikTok: @alexiou2.0, @seamosstransformation Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC Pod Intro: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Tire stories, the history of American Idol, and the power behind decision-making.  Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod … Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC Pod Intro: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Happy Valentine's Day! In accordance with today's holiday, we have the perfect guest for you all, no matter where you are at, dating-wise: Amber Grubenmann. Amber is the host of the Women's Dating and Confidence podcast, and also works full-time as a dating coach, guiding each of her clients through their specific relationship journeys– not only with potential significant others, but with themselves as well. First, Amber tells us how she built her business from the ground up, and shares her advice on how to persevere when the road to success is long. Then, we discuss her approach to dating, and how, before you seek anyone, you must find confidence, and love, within yourself. Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod … Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Amber: www.ambergrubenmann.com Instagram: @ambergrubenmann Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC Pod Intro: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

A little life recap with Kylie, which includes a series of fun, unexpected, and some unfortunate recent events. But, because we like to look for the silver lining here, she then chats about how to handle any obstacle that comes your way, staying solution-based, and keeping yourself- and your goals- a priority, in good times and bad. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share. :) Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC Pod Intro: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Nile Fortner is a multimedia journalist, who was written, and hosted, for publications such as The Sun-Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale Magazine, Boca First, and The Miami New Times. Focusing his work on the people– and happenings– of South Florida, he shares with Kylie his experiences on the power that local journalism can have on a community, and more-so, the influence that serving a specific demographic can have on growing a career. Kylie and Nile also have a conversation about the state of the news world today, where they think journalism is headed in the future, and how to keep your eye– and actions– on what that future is, in order to keep evolving in your career. Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod ... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Nile Instagram: @nile_fortner Twitter: @nile_fortner Facebook Kylie Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

A recent life recap with Kylie that includes bulls (literal ones), and discussing her mindset for the new year (the stock market definition... I looked it up). Follow the podcast on Instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Our first return guest! We're back with Racquel Goldy, formally of the Millennial Girls, to talk about everything she's been up to since we last spoke. In 2021, Racquel took the leap and moved to LA to continue pursuing her hosting career: She discusses with us the realities of taking a big move... The highs, the lows, and everything in between. She also shares with Kylie how she has achieved becoming a radio host on Sirius XM, how she found a passion for KPOP and has built a career off of that love... that even led to a trip to Korea, and how, through it all, she has learned to value herself and her well-being, no matter what. Follow @chaptertwentysomethingpod on Instagram! Rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend. :) Racquel: Instagram: @racquelgoldy TikTok: @racquelgoldy Twitter: @racquelgoldy YouTube Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Ilana Dunn is the host and founder of the Seeing Other People podcast. She takes us on her career journey from starting out in the music industry, to becoming the "face of Hinge," to entering the life of an entrepreneur, and finding success with her own brand, and, on her own terms.  She shares with us tips to help your resume stand out from the rest, what it is like to have a job become your identity (and why that is not the way to live), finding the balance between sharing your life online and keeping your personal life sacred, ways to build a successful brand, and of course, Ilana answers YOUR (& Kylie's lolz) dating questions! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod ... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! ILANA: Instagram: @ilana.dunn, @seeingotherpeople TikTok: @ilana.dunn Twitter: @ilanadunn ilanadunn.com KYLIE: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

November. Today, we're discussing how we have the option to let other people influence our happiness and self-worth, or, how we can take control of it for ourselves (and the ghosting that led up to this realization lolz). Also... Bear in the Big Blue House. Very Important. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod ... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Sydney Sadick is the founding editor-in-chief and publisher of SPOTLIGHT Magazine, as well as an entertainment and style expert. At the age of 28, she has made appearances in hundreds of TV segments– including The Today Show, Good Morning America, and E! Daily Pop– and she is also the author of the book, "Aim High," which debuted #1 on Amazon in Fashion & Business. She shares with Kylie the story of just how she has reached such levels of success, and the two discuss the difference between being an influencer and an entrepreneur, the power of knowing your audience, the importance of looking out for your own career longevity, and how you can never be afraid to go after exactly what you want. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod ... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! :) Sydney: Instagram: @sydneysadick Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

October. Today we're discussing the subject of validation: Where it stems from, how it affects us in all areas of our lives, and what we can do to combat the judgement of people who *do not matter.* It's your life, and you should live it exactly how you want to. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod ... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share :) Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music by @adamdontsleep 

Billy Floyd is a content creator and entrepreneur. He shares with Kylie his story of starting out in his career as a TV News Anchor, where he eventually realized that this path wouldn't allow him to pursue his true desires, and what it has been like to take the leap to achieve those goals. This is an extremely motivating conversation discussing identity, courage, the importance of the people you surround yourself with, and how to capture a belief in yourself to head into everyday "locked in." Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod … Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Billy: Instagram: @1billyfloyd TikTok: @1billyfloyd Twitter: @1billyfloyd Spotify Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC Pod Intro: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Travers Day/ High School shenanigans & keeping your self- discipline intact when you're in a happy daze. :):) Follow the podcast on Instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod ... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald Music: @adamdontsleep

Gabrielle Sieber is currently an original content coordinator at Audible, and has previously worked at ViacomCBS, Watch What Happens Live!, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon– among other shows. She shares her story of how she started out with truly just a love of creating stories, and how, at the age of 27, she has earned her stacked resume. Gab and Kylie also discuss the importance of passion projects, pushing past the hesitancy of asking questions or reaching out to strangers, the need for community in your career field, as well as the value of re-framing a "perfectionist" mindset, and realizing that there are many paths to find your way to success.  Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod … Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Gabrielle: LinkedIn Profile The Encore Podcast Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC Pod Intro: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

August: We dive into the debate of either, making your passion your career, or keeping it as a hobby. Kylie discusses the pros and cons of each path, shares her own journey with this topic, and how she's learned that you must make room in your life for the things that you love most– no matter what.  Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod ... Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! :) Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC Pod Intro: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)

Hi! Re-releasing this episode, because something unknown occurred, and it was deleted. Happy to have it saved, and back up for everyone to hear! Cody Cooley is an actor, musician, and dancer, who has most notably, thus far, traveled the country playing the role of Squidward Q. Tentacles in the first national tour of “The Spongebob Musical.” He shares with Kylie his childhood experiences as a competitive tap dancer; his lessons learned as an actor; how Covid-19 took away The Spongebob tour overnight; how he’s coped and used his creativity to continue, and how he’s viewed his future since that time. Follow the podcast on instagram: @chaptertwentysomethingpod … Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Cody: Instagram: @playitcooley Kylie: Instagram: @officialkyliemcdonald TikTok: @officialkyliemcdonald Twitter: @kyliemcdonald MUSIC: Adam Vicent (Instagram: @adamdontsleep)