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Anthony O’Neal, author of Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, joins us for a conversation about money, mindset, and building a life beyond survival mode. He opens up about the moment he realized looking wealthy wasn’t the same as actually being wealthy—and how that realization changed everything.

We get into what it really means to build wealth, from creating a vision for your money to developing the habits that will actually get you there. Anthony shares his approach to debt, saving, investing, generosity, and preparing for a future where the way we work and make money may look very different.

We also go deep on relationships, family, and the money stories we inherit. Anthony shares why couples need a shared financial vision, why kids need to be part of honest money conversations, and how changing your relationship with money can become part of your personal growth + legacy.

We also talk about:

Why a pay raise shouldn’t immediately change your lifestyle

The difference between a dream + an actual vision

Why your five closest friends can impact your wealth

How to build a one-month financial cushion

Estate planning essentials most people overlook

Why social media can distort your idea of success

The financial lessons we absorb from our parents

What money meetings can look like as a family

Why couples need a shared vision for their money

Anthony’s vision for legacy, freedom, and his future family

Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_anthonyoneal

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/anthonyoneal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aoneal

X: https://x.com/AnthonyONeal

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Koya Webb, wellness expert + author of Wellbeing Rituals, joins us to talk about conscious living, spiritual practices, and what it really means to care for yourself. She shares how self-awareness helped her rethink her rituals, relationships, and everyday choices.

We get into burnout, plant-based living, conscious consumption, and why doing more isn’t always the answer. Koya breaks down how to turn routines into rituals and use the seven areas of wellbeing to create more balance + alignment.

Koya also gets personal about healing her relationship with her father, setting boundaries, and creating deeper friendships. This conversation is all about slowing down, listening to yourself, and taking small steps toward feeling more supported in your life.

We also talk about:

Koya’s “crowding out” approach to wellness

The hidden impact of synthetic fabrics + fast fashion

Her journey with veganism + plant-based nutrition

ADHD, time blindness, and building systems that support you

Why gossip can be a form of avoidance

How to build an inner circle that actually meets your needs

The CHBT framework: Connect, Heal, Build, Thrive

Creating more joy through small daily rituals

Resources:

Website: https://www.koyawebb.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koyawebb/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KoyaWebb

Book Link: https://www.koyawebb.com/wellbeingritualsbook

Book Tour: https://www.koyawebb.com/wellbeing-rituals-leadership-immersion-tour

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Serena Kerrigan, author of Let’s Fucking Date, joins us for a candid conversation about relationships, self-worth, and the mindset shifts that can completely change the way you date. She gets real about going from chasing validation to knowing you are the chooser.

From the “three P” theory—potential, practice, or plot—to the two-drink rule, Serena shares how to make dating feel lighter, more fun, and less like a search for “the one.” We unpack red flags, the ick, pacing, standards, and why your time is a valuable resource.

We also talk about the difference between true self-worth + self-sabotage, why healthy relationships can mirror the parts of yourself you still need to grow, and how to stop projecting old heartbreak onto someone new.

We also talk about:

Why being single can be such a powerful season of self-worth + personal growth

The “Mirror, Mirror” practice + talking to yourself like your own best friend

Why we’re often attracted to people who reinforce what we believe we deserve

The three P’s of dating: potential, practice, or plot

How to tell the difference between the ick + an actual red flag

The two-drink rule, pacing, and protecting your time

How high standards can sometimes become limitations

The difference between a foundation list + a flex list when dating

What healthy love feels like: safety, ease, confidence, and being fully seen

Why your friendships can become the blueprint for the relationship you want

Resources:

Book: https://letsfuckingdate.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenakerrigan

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In this episode, Maya Ayed, founder of Alya Health, joins us to talk about why some of the most powerful health practices may be much simpler than we’ve been led to believe. She shares the Tunisian family tradition that changed her relationship with food, her gut, and her health.

From olive oil + polyphenols to gut health, blood sugar, hormones, and eating seasonally, Maya breaks down the lessons she brought from Tunisia into her life in the US. She also shares how her own health struggles became the catalyst for leaving tech and building a company around women’s health.

We also get into entrepreneurship, trusting your path, knowing when to make a career pivot, and why “less is more” might be the wellness philosophy we need right now. This conversation is about personal growth, nourishing your body, and building a life + business with purpose.

We also talk about:

Maya’s Tunisian roots + the Mediterranean lifestyle

How her own bloating, fatigue, and skin issues led her to investigate her gut health

The difference between regular olive oil + high-polyphenol olive oil

Gut health, inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic health

Why eating seasonally + prioritizing whole foods can change how we nourish ourselves

The wellness industry’s obsession with supplements, powders, and quick fixes

Leaving a career in tech to pursue women’s health

How Maya built a community before she built her company

Why you’ll never feel completely ready to make a big career leap

Entrepreneurship, resilience, identity, and having fun along the way

Resources:

Go to https://alyahealth.com/s/almost30 and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off.

Alya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkalya/

Alya TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drinkalya

Maya’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayafromtunisia

Maya’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayaayed/

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In this episode, Krista + Lindsey explore the idea of the invisible strings connecting our lives. They reflect on the relationships, places, and seemingly random moments that led them exactly where they are—and how much more meaningful life feels when you trust the connections you can’t always see.

They share their wildest invisible-string stories, from dating + marriage to SoulCycle, Almost 30, friendships, and even moments of loss. They explore why some people enter our lives for a lifetime while others arrive to teach us a lesson, shift our path, or help us become someone new.

Plus, they talk about creating more spaciousness in friendships, letting relationships ebb + flow without forcing them, and trusting the path when the dots don’t connect yet. This episode is a reminder that you may not understand where life is taking you—but you can trust that the pieces will make sense when you look back.

We also talk about:

The invisible string theory + the idea that nothing is truly random

How Krista + Lindsey’s own strings led them to each other

Soulmates, karmic relationships, and soul connections

Why some people are brought into our lives for lessons

The strange connections between dating, friendship, and career

How rejection can redirect you toward a more creative chapter

Letting friendships have more space without assuming the connection is gone

Trusting your intuition when the path ahead doesn’t make sense

Why you can’t always connect the dots until you look backward

Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/

Website: https://itskrista.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/

Substack: https://momplex.substack.com

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BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30.

The Absorption Company | Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order.

Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30.

The Real Real | Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/ALMOST30.

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Rebel | Go to https://fromrebel.com for home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love.

To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com.

Learn More:

Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book

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