The 20 Something Playbook

Join us for a candid conversation with @divyadhulipala, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capitalist, and a dear friend - as she dives into the realities of working in VC in your twenties.In this episode, Divya shares her unexpected journey into venture capital, the experience of working on Wall Street, and the crucial advice from her dad that helped shape her career. She offers invaluable insights on:• Career & Success: What venture capital is, the difference between power/perfection and true success, and the day-to-day life of a VC.• Her 20s Playbook: Handling pressure and anxiety, the “theory on friendships” (with a very good quote!), navigating friendship breakups, and finding peace through “resource allocation.”• Personal Growth: The importance of surrounding yourself with people who positively influence you, why it’s about how you fail, and the hilarious story about being convinced she had diabetes.• Networking: Practical mentor advice on how to effectively network on LinkedIn.Don’t miss Divya’s perspective on earning the right to be in the room and her wisdom on self-preservation in a competitive world. You don’t want to miss this one. Read more about Divya here: https://www.forbes.com/profile/divya-dhulipala/Follow us @20somethingplaybook on IG and TT

We talk all things burnout whilst our camera decides not to work and one of our microphones also jumps ship :)Seriously though, burnout in your 20s is no joke.IG/TT:@20somethingplaybookWebsite:https://www.20somethingplaybook.com/

This week on The 20 Something Playbook, we’re joined by Vienna Hintze - creator and owner and @mainstreetflowertruck. Vienna’s green truck, named after Fiona from Shrek, has been featured in pop-ups with incredible brands like Rare Beauty, Sweetgreens , Lululemon, celebs like Gwen Stefani and sooooo many more! 💐Vienna shares how she went from running her own advertising agency to moving to LA and starting her flower truck business.This episode was filmed with Fiona :)Follow Main Street Flower Truck:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetflowertruck/?hl=enTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@mainstreetflowertruckWebsite:https://www.mainstreetflowertruck.com/#20somethingplaybook #podcast #flowertruck #entrepreneurship

In this episode, we're diving into what makes the 2025 edition of DWTS resonate with 20-somethings. From making us nostalgic about our dancing days to relatable 20s moments from the pros, our love for Dancing With The Stars runs DEEP.

This week on The 20-Something Playbook, we’re joined by Jason Li — who went from being critically injured in his early 20s to building a thriving business in his 30s.He shares how the pain and adversity he faced after his severe injury shaped his perspective, fueled his growth, and ultimately helped him discover his passion and purpose.Follow Jason Li: https://www.instagram.com/jason_sportstherapist/?igsh=MW9oa2VtemhoZnVkdg%3D%3DJason Li's The Spot Rehab: https://www.thespotrehab.com/jasonli

Having hobbies at this time of life is a refuge from the chaos. Ava might take up knitting, Elle LOVES anything to do with sports, and Maddie... even she doesn't know her next move. But right now she's into spreadsheets... How are your hobbies going? Let us know in the comments below!