Too Smart For This
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Too Smart For This
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...
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185. the secret weapon is you: how to finally unlock the answers within yourself
According to my extremely hyperbolic mother, I was a “child genius” who taught myself to read when I was three.
According to childhood developme...
How to Plan 2025 Like a Pro: Goal Setting, Life Audit & New Systems
We’re diving deep into my goal setting process for 2025, which consists of 3 steps: Reflection, Excavation, and Dreaming. I jam packed this guide with...
184. 26th birthday reflections: 7 lessons from a year of chaos
They say going to grad school in your 20s is a cop-out. Maybe it is: the shield of academic prestige has certainly been a comfort, but today I can say...
183. My 2024 favorites + gift guide
As the eldest sister of eight, I pride myself on being a master gift-giver, and in this episode, I’m sharing my TOP picks and all-time favorites—perfe...
182. audacity: what we can learn from men about getting what we want
Listen, I’m not above a petty internet trend that allows you to bash your ex. I am (I think?) Gen Z after all!!!
When I first saw the “women in...
181. smart girls are not waiting to be saved
Earlier this year I saw a TikTok from a girl talking about how she’s the first woman in her family ever to live alone. I’ve been the first in my famil...
180. your next 50 days to level up (winter arc blueprint)
In this episode, we’re diving into “The Winter Arc,” a time for setting new goals, developing new habits, and building discipline for self-improvement...
179. breaking free from the need to impress
almost every episode of Too Smart For This returns to the theme of external validation.
but today’s perspective shift helps us interrogate our...
178. my framework for balancing work, social life, and wellness
when you’re being pulled in a million different directions, you need systems for managing life’s curveballs.
in this episode, I dive into the fr...
177. it doesn't have to be forever but it has to be now
Over the last 10 chaotic days since we’ve launched the Too Chill robe and had our first community event in NYC, there’s been little room for relaxatio...
176. he broke up with me for being too much
I’m the first woman in my family who has not had at least one child by my age.
Yes, I’m only 25, but the culture I grew up in prioritized having...
175. Fall reset: new routines, mindset shifts & new favorites
Nothing soothes a Type-A girl’s spirit more than a plan.
A calendar invite for your girls’ dinner? Iconic. An organized grocery list with the ex...
174. You’re not lazy, you're probably just burnt out - let's fix that
In this episode, I share four practices that were crucial in helping me recover from a pretty intense burnout. Burnout is more common than we realize,...
173. The identity shift that transformed my life in a year
Last August, as I nervously navigated Penn's campus during orientation, every step was clouded by anxieties about my uncertain future.
Would I m...
172. The Realities of Running a Sephora-Approved Beauty Brand with Hyper Skin & Oui The People Founders
In celebration of Black Business Month, we collaborated with Lydia from the Boardroom Beauty podcast to spotlight two incredible beauty founders. Join...
171. Life updates: they want to expel me from Wharton, burnout recovery, and my trip to the Paris Olympics
Let's sit and gossip for a sec. I have some updates to share regarding Wharton, my trip to Paris, and I've also been implementing some new productivit...
170. Hate to admit it, but I’m burnt out - here’s what I’m doing about it
I’m not super excited to admit that I feel burnt out, but here we are. In this episode, I’m sharing my real-time journey through burnout, from recogni...
169. Choosing yourself and making the changes you’ve been avoiding
It can feel VERY unsettling when you've been gripping to a vision of yourself for so long, only to realize you no longer want that. In this episode, I...
168. (Q&A) What no one talks about: resenting family, dating, early career, personal finance, and more!
I’m answering all your questions regarding family resentment, jobs you don’t want to be in, personal finance, dating, and more!
4:...
167. Q2 recap and everything I’m doing to look and feel my best (clothing, skin, health)
As we wrap up the second quarter of the year I wanted to share all my biggest lessons, takeaways, and favorites from Q2. We’re talking clothing, food,...
166. motivation is fake: how to get through the hard days
Let’s talk about how to work with the natural ebb and flow of our energy as women. In this episode I share my experience working through days where mo...
165. Forbes 30 Under 30 (in finance!) recipient Temi Butler on charting your own path, fusing your creative and career interests, and self love as a Black woman in finance
This week, I'm chatting with my dear friend and fellow Wharton MBA student, Temi Butler. Temi walks us through her impressive career journey, from nav...
164. Hot girl summer glow-up
Summer is meant to be ENJOYED! In this episode, I'm sharing my plans for making the most out of the next three months by being super intentional in ke...
163. Chasing dreams, dealing with failure, and trusting your timing
In this episode, I'm celebrating a huge milestone in my business and want to share how I reached this place of feeling secure and at peace with follow...
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 o...
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 sti...
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...
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 we...
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...
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...
156. I’m self sabotaging and here’s what I’m doing about it
I’ve been putting off this topic for a while… but let’s unpack how I’ve been completely neglecting my mental and physical health through this crazy pe...
155. Dating life, my new job, and current favorites (Q&A)
I'm so excited to sit and chat with you guys! Today I'm answering a bunch of questions regarding dating, health, current favorites, classes at Wharton...
154. From corporate burnout to a multi-passionate career with Madison Utendahl
From corporate burnout to building her own creative agency, this week's guest, Madison Utendahl, walks us through her inspiring and multi-hyphenate ca...
153. What no-one admits about self-love
Discover four key elements that will reshape your self-image and strengthen your relationship with yourself. Tune in for practical inner work insights...
152. Being selfish is self-care
It's time we redefine selfishness, break free from old people-pleasing habits, and unapologetically prioritize our needs. It's easy to let life slip b...
151. How to deal with people who try to make you feel small
Join me for a raw and candid conversation as I unpack recent insults, dealing with haters in real life, and strategies for facing those who try to mak...
150. My ins and outs for 2024 (habits, mindsets and self care)
Let's catch up! Tune in for some recent life updates, reflections on my dating life, and my ins and outs of 2024. I'll be sharing insights on mindsets...
149. The 411 on getting off birth control and healthy habits to balance hormone health
Today, we're diving into my journey getting off birth control and the lifestyle changes I've made to balance my hormones. I'll walk you through how I...
148. My 2023 favorites: skincare, makeup, home, fashion and more
This one's for all the material girls out there! In this episode, Alexis shares her 2023 favorites. Discover the secrets behind Alexis's glowing skin,...
147. How to reinvent yourself in 2024
In this week's Too Smart For This, Alexis shares her goal-setting tips for the new year! Chock full of insight, practical tips, and inspiration, this...