On the Brink
These are the stories of a very talkative 26 year old gal, aka Emily, trying to navigate and make the most of her 20s. From living in this coronavirus craziness, to online dating and working multiple jobs in the arts, no topic is off limits. Tune in weekly for new stories and to hear from other guests in their 20s! Podcast artwork by: Mallory Kurkjian Podcast intro: "Paralyze Me" instrumental by Tommy Bravos Podcast outro: "Charming" instrumental by Tommy Bravos
Episodes
48 episodes
The Early 20s with Molly, Carli, and Jenna
Emily and special guests Molly, Carli, and Jenna chat about their new careers and dating in their early 20s!
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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42:56
Journalism and Media with Lindsay
Emily and special guest Lindsay chat about Lindsay's career in journalism which has led her to work in media in Chicago!
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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41:39
Twins in Their 20s with Kasey and Kelly
Emily and special guests Kasey and Kelly chat about being fraternal twins and having completely different lives in their 20s!
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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43:13
Data Journalism with Matt
Emily and special guest Matt discuss Matt's path into journalism and what he hopes to do once he graduates with his degree in Data Journalism!
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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47:18
Chicago Dating Part Two with Annie and Amanda
Emily and special guests Annie and Amanda continue the Chicago dating conversation!
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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56:35
Chicago Dating Part One with Annie and Amanda
Emily and special guests Annie and Amanda chat about dating in Chicago, specifically using apps and in the pandemic!
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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1:05:36
Sexual Assault Awareness with Amanda
*TRIGGER WARNING - sexual assault* Emily and special guest Amanda talk about Amanda's experience as a sexual assault survivor. Though not a typical episode for this podcast, I think it's important to bring this topic to light...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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48:14
Epidemiology in a Pandemic with Courtney
Emily and special guest Courtney chat about Courtney's path into epidemiology! Though she started this career before the pandemic, the pandemic has significantly altered her path. We chat about what epidemiology is and the work she has been doi...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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45:10
Becoming a Vet with Sarah
Emily and special guest (also her sister!) Sarah chat about Sarah's many animals and the path that she is currently on to become a vet!
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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46:08
Life of an Energy Specialist with Marc
Emily and special guest Marc discuss Marc's career path from school to becoming an energy specialist for a school district!
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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41:47
College and Professional Bowling with Andrew
Emily and special guest Andrew chat about Andrew's path into bowling at the collegiate level and now post-collegiate level!
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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44:42
Turner Syndrome with Shannon
Emily and special guest Shannon open season 4 with a discussion of what Turner Syndrome is and how it has been living with TS in the pandemic!
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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46:45
Musical Theatre to Software Engineering with Kenny
Emily and special guest Kenny chat about Kenny's path from musical theatre to software engineering as an Asian man in his 20s!
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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47:15
Pandemic Teaching with Joey
Emily and special guest Joey chat about Joey's unique path from physics to music education and how the pandemic has affected teaching!
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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49:32
Photography and Entrepreneurship with Ben and Emily
Emily and special guests Ben and Emily chat about their paths to having a successful photography business, their newest business Bread and Honey Co, and how they became debt free in 20 months!
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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49:32
Adoption and Mental Health with Lizzy
Emily and special guest Lizzy chat about Lizzy's crazy adoption story and shares some insight into having a mental illness and how best to cope with that!
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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50:06
Exes and Oh-No's with Theresa and Ava
Emily and special guests Theresa and Ava discuss their similar toxic exes, red flags, gaslighting, and share some advice for others in similar situations!
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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54:30
Art and Archaeology with Erica
Emily and special guest Erica chat about Erica's path into archaeology, her transition to making art more full time, and her goals for the future!
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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41:14
Opera and Finding the Silver Lining with Sean
Emily and special guest Sean chat about his path into the classical music world and shares some insight into auditioning and making it work in such a cutthroat field!
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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49:55
Physical Therapy & Side Hustles with Katherine
Emily and special guest Katherine chat about Katherine's path into physical therapy, her brother's spinal cord injury, and her current side hustle!
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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47:03
From Music to Medicine with Will
Emily and special guest Will chat about Will's path from opera & composition to medicine and how music still fits into his life despite the change!
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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46:53
Versatility in the Arts with Erin
Emily and special guest Erin chat about Erin's path into the arts, how versatility has paid off in her career, and what we think the future of the music industry could look like post-pandemic!
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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39:52
Going Viral on Tik Tok with Briggs Hurley
Emily and special guest Briggs Hurley chat about his rise to becoming viral on Tik Tok as well as other aspects of his 20s thus far!
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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53:40