Everything you wish you were taught about adulting in your 20s: investing, finding love and creating new homes (with Maddie Borge)

Hi friends, welcome back to the fourth episode of ✨ Finding your Casual Magic ✨ (another guest episode yayyy)

This is the tandem episode to last week's which was all about the pressure to do and be everything in your twenties. This podcast works in an alternating fashion where I first explore a topic alone and then I bring in a guest who is an expert on this theme just to kind of dig into it a bit further. Today I’m joined by someone who absolutely embodies seizing this chapter of life…

Maddie Borge is a Norwegian creator, now based in London for the last few years since university, who has been creating content online for almost 10 years. In the last few years she's seen huge success creating relatable lifestyle content as she navigates everything from studying for university exams, to flat hunting, to taking herself on inspiring solo adventures. Maddie is such an empowering force for young women wishing to take control of their finances, daring to take that solo trip and reminding us to not only dream big, but actually make it happen with practical tools.

In this episode, I open with a short guided meditation before digging into everything from the pressure we face to do and be everything in our twenties, how we can better prioritise our time and energy around our goals, Maddie’s best financial advice that she wishes everyone in their twenties knew and what brings her authentic daily joy from cultivating a sense of home to maintaining her sense of independence in romantic relationships.

I close the episode with my ‘Casual Magic of the Week’ and then we hear from one of you guys followed by intention setting for the week ahead. Grab a journal or open your notes app and join me as we ask ourselves…

What went well this week?

What am I proud of this week?

What is a little win that I can celebrate?

What is something that challenged me this week?

What is something I would change coming into next week?

Based on these reflections, choose a one word intention for your coming week.

I am so grateful that you’re here and I hope you love this episode, and if no one has told you today, you are enough. 💛

Follow Maddie on YouTube: @macerly

Follow Maddie on Instagram: https://bit.ly/40n4ir8

Timestamps:

00:00: Episode Introduction

01:20: Introduction to Maddie Borge

03:53: Meditation session

05:57: Pressures of being in your 20s

06:30: Personal experiences with societal expectations

10:05: Comparisons and achievements in your 20s

11:13: Reflections on high school expectations

12:19: Eldest daughter syndrome

13:58: Challenges of transitioning to adult life

14:25: YouTube career beginnings

15:42: Transition to full-time content creation

16:45: Gap year travels and social media career

17:44: Observations and challenges in the finance world

18:42: The motivation behind sharing financial advice online

20:25: Key financial advice for people in their 20s

23:55: The importance of an emergency fund

25:03: Starting a saving habit early on

27:34: The power of compounding

30:45: Encouragement to start saving and investing early

31:23: Balancing saving and enjoying life in the current economy

32:15: Analysing your budget and expenses

33:04: Personal experience with budgeting

34:10: Affordable living in London

34:54: Making the most of solo dates

35:05: Addressing financial anxiety

37:41: Expanding beyond finance content

38:17: The importance of feeling at home

40:57: Living in a small space

45:37: Coping with anxiety and seeking help

48:38: Moving in with a partner at a young age

54:47: Balancing independence and a relationship

57:05: Overcoming the fear of being alone

58:09: The benefits of solo travel and self-growth

59:56: Advice for those in their early 20s

01:01:45: Current uncertainties and self-employment

01:02:40: Joy and contentment in relationships

01:04:32: Become present with loved ones

01:05:57: Casual magic of the week

01:08:24: Setting intentions for the coming week

If you’d like to be featured as the Casual Magic of the week:

💌 Notice a moment of casual magic in your week. What was something beautiful in your daily life? A special moment or reflection?

💌 DM us a ~60 second voice message or video to @casualmagicpodcast on instagram or email it to findingyourcasualmagic@gmail.com — feel free to include any pictures of your casual magic if you have any!!

💌 Start the voicenote by introducing yourself and where you’re from!!

💌 Tell us in your DM / email if you want to be tagged if chosen.

💌 We’ll pick one a week to share in the podcast and on here so we can all participate in your joy!!

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This is Finding Your Casual Magic with UnJaded Jade

Produced by The Podcast Guys

Theme music by Francesca Lu

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