238 - "I should have closed the business sooner" with Gaby Mendes
Release Date: 07/10/2025
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info_outlineIn this week’s episode of Success School, we’re joined by entrepreneur, talk show host and all-round powerhouse Gaby Mendes, the creator of the chart-topping Talk Twenties podcast.
Gaby has built an award-winning platform that supports young adults navigating the tricky transition from education to adult life – covering everything from finances to careers, friendships, mental health and finding your voice in your twenties.
We talk about:
- How Gabby turned a passion project into a full-blown business
- What she wishes more people knew about success in your twenties
- The unexpected struggles of becoming the face of your brand
- Building a loyal community
- And why she wants to be the next Lorraine Kelly!
This one is especially powerful if you’re someone who started a business from scratch and is figuring things out as you go. Gabby shares so many honest truths about leadership, self-belief and staying grounded in an online world that often encourages anything but.
Hit play, take notes, and let this be the nudge you need to go all in on your message.
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https://www.instagram.com/iamgabymendes/
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