• How to Prepare for Rush Week: A PNM’s Guide
    Aug 15 2025

    Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el.

    #EP. 54: How to Prepare for Rush Week: A PNM’s Guide

    In this solo episode, I'm sharing my best tips for anyone going through sorority recruitment and do's and don'ts for PNMs during rush week! I’m also spilling my honest take on Greek life rumors, making friends, and dealing with roommate drama once the week is over.

    In this episode, I talk about:

    • My rush week experience + daily schedule breakdown
    • Partying during rush week — should you?
    • Topics to avoid vs. topics that make you stand out
    • On-the-go essentials for every PNM
    • The truth about Greek life rumors & stereotypes
    • Making friends after recruitment
    • Living with roommates: pros, cons & how to avoid drama
    • How to cope if you ever feel left out in your living situation

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    47 mins
  • What I Wish I Knew About Finances in My Early 20s
    Jul 15 2025

    Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el.

    Ep. 53 ) Hi friends! In this solo episode, I’m taking you on a reflective journey through the money lessons I wish I knew in my early 20s. From avoiding credit card debt to building healthy budgeting habits and embracing financial wellness rituals, I’m sharing the truths I had to learn the hard way (so you don’t have to).

    If you’re in your early 20s—or even just looking for a financial reset—this episode will help you reframe your relationship with money, get intentional about your spending, and finally feel confident about your finances.

    ✨ What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

    • My personal story with money in my early 20s
    • Actionable tips if you’re currently in debt
    • Resources that helped me organize my finances
    • How to unpack and reframe limiting financial beliefs
    • Journal prompts to help you shift your money mindset
    • Tarot card spreads for gaining clarity around your finances
    • How to set up a monthly “financial date” with yourself 💌
    • The real lessons I learned about saving money in my 20s
    • What I wish I knew about credit cards and how to use them wisely
    • How budgeting became a tool for freedom, not restriction
    • Books to read if you’re ready to level up financially
    • Podcast recs from inspiring voices in the money + mindset space
    • Spiritual practices to ground yourself while managing money
    • My favorite financial apps for tracking, saving, and automating

    📓 Mentioned in This Episode:
    • Budgeting apps I love
    • My weekly “money check-in” ritual
    • Books & podcasts that changed my money mindset

    💫 Journaling Prompt of the Week:
    “What did I learn from my past money mistakes, and how can I choose differently now?"


    financial wellness for women

    money mindset for Gen Z

    how to get out of credit card debt

    budgeting in your 20s

    abundance mindset

    personal finance for beginners

    financial tips for young adults

    money mistakes to avoid

    solo podcast for women

    journaling for financial growth

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    28 mins
  • How to Know If It's Time to Start Over in Life, Love, or Career.
    Jun 15 2025

    Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el.

    Hi friends!! Welcome to Season 3 of The How To Girl Podcast! In today's episode, we’re diving deep into one of the hardest but most important questions: How do you know when it’s time to start over?

    In this episode, I explore the emotional and practical signs that it might be time to let go, whether that's a job, a relationship, a lifestyle, or even a version of yourself that no longer fits. Whether you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or not aligned with your purpose, this episode might make you feel less alone in those feelings.

    If you’ve been waiting for a sign, let this be it. ✨

    👉 Share this episode with a friend who’s ready for a fresh start, and don’t forget to rate the show 5 stars. (ilysm if you do.)

    📲 Follow the podcast on Instagram for daily inspo and updates: @thehowtogirlpodcast

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    34 mins
  • college advice: what I wish I knew before sorority recruitment and living with college roommates.
    Aug 26 2024

    Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el.

    #51: Hey guys! Happy back-to-school season. In this week’s episode, I cover things I wish I had known before sorority recruitment and my overall advice for living with college roommates. I unpack a lot in today’s episode so I hope you love it, and don’t forget to rate the show 5 stars!! ILYSM!! <333


    Topic Points:

    • 4:44 - 7:41 / My experience during rush week.
    • 7:42 - 16:53 / What to expect during rush week, your daily schedule during rush week, advice on partying during rush week, my rush week lore.
    • 18:13 - 19:38 / Don’t bring up these topics with the girls at the sorority house,
    • 19:38 - 21:02 / Do talk about these topics.
    • 22:17 / On-the-go items to pack during rush week.
    • 24:57 / going out during rush week…should you?
    • 27:00 / Rumors about the best sororities on campus and sorority girl stereotypes.
    • 29:47 / The reality of first making friends in your sorority.
    • 30:50 / What to expect once you’re invited to join the sorority.
    • 34:00 / end of rush week advice; beginning of living with roommates/ advice, drama, etc.
    • 34:37/Should you live with random people or your friends? Weighing pros and cons.
    • 36:21 / What to do if you and your roommate begin not getting along? /fighting/bickering/ easy solutions/communication techniques
    • 38:53 / Living with multiple people in a dorm or a house. Here are some things to know.
    • 39:20 / IMO: When you live in odd number groups someone will get left out / what to do if you're the least liked girl in your college house.
    • 41:15 / College memories and stories!
    • 47:26 / outro, tysm for listening!! <33

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    49 mins
  • how to cope with anxiety and a quarter life crisis.
    Jul 31 2024

    Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el.

    #50: Hi besties!! Happy 50th episode! Thank you for supporting the show, I'm so thankful for you and my podcast show!<3333

    Here are some things I talk about in today’s episode. 👇
    • celebrating hitting 50 episodes! Thank you so much to all who listen & support the show.
    • anxiety hacks, resources & tools
    • podcast shows I’m listening to right now!!
    • quarter life crisis talk, personal stories, advice, and perspectives to consider.

    Be sure to rate the show 5 stars and send this episode to a friend!
    Follow the podcast on Instagram @thehowtogirlpodcast

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    22 mins
  • Advice: Consuming Cannabis, Boundaries with Weed, Tips For Daily Cannabis Users
    Jul 10 2024

    Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el.

    Hi friends, Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode!! In today’s episode, we are talking about Cannabis, Mary Jane, Weed, or whatever you'd like to call it, we are talking about it in today’s episode! I share some of my best practices and routines for consuming cannabis, boundaries I have created for myself to keep my consumption in check, and much more practical tips and advice for you. I’m so excited for you guys to hear today’s episode. Be sure to share this episode with someone you know and rate the show 5 stars on whatever streaming platform you are listening to today’s episode. ILYSM!!


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    18 mins
  • How I Ended Up Front Row At SZA; Advice For Going To A Concert Alone
    Apr 10 2024

    Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el.

    Hi friends! Happy Wednesday.

    I'm super excited for you guys to hear today's episode. In today's episode, I share my experience, plus tips and tricks for attending a concert alone. I also share the story of how I got onto the floor at SZA's Nashville Show. I hope you enjoy today's episode, and be sure to rate the show 5 stars and share this episode with friends or family. ILYSM!

    xo,
    Elliana.



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    - how to move to a new city, making friends in a new city & living alone vs. living with roomies

    - Career: Content Creator Essentials, Talking TikTok Tips, Useful Instagram Practices
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    33 mins
  • people pleasing; how to stop, the psychology, behaviors and how to reframe our thoughts
    Aug 29 2023

    Hi friend! Thanks for tuning into this episode, I hope you enjoy. Thanks so much for supporting me and the show, your support means the world!! I hope you enjoy your day. xo, el.

    #47: Hiiii friends! In today's episode, I'm talking all about people-pleasing! As a recovering people-pleaser, I'm excited to share with you some research-studied habits and tricks that have helped me and hopefully will help you evolve past people-pleasing mindsets and habits.

    Be sure to rate The How-To Girl Podcast 5 stars and share this episode with a friend! k, ilysm. !!!

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    20 mins