Growing up in your twenties isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing better. Listen to part one: Here In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t. If I had to start over, these are the things I'd want to know. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitro...

In this episode, I share the biggest personal, professional and interpersonal lessons of my twenties. An honest look at what actually matters in your twenties, and what doesn’t. If I had to start over, these are the things I'd want to know. On confidence, discipline, self-respect, dating, friendships, career choices, solitude, simplifying your life, and chocolate soufflé. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena ...

The etiquette rules that nobody teaches, but everyone notices. Some are designed to be posh, most are simply good manners. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet con...

The most powerful alarm clock is the ritual you refuse to compromise on. In this episode, I share the way I fixed my habit of sleeping in and found a reason to wake up in the morning. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their va...

We live in a world where most people chase beauty and status. Almost no one is building charm or character, which is why most people feel replaceable. This episode breaks down why charm matters more than beauty for women, and character outweighs status for men. Building these strengths will change the way that you are seen and remembered. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa&nbs...

A collection of subtle ways to speak and behave that make a woman feel softer, more grounded, and feminine in the way she moves through the world. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly au...

I moved across countries with no plan and built a life I love. Here’s how you can too. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respec...

Effortlessness is just effort, done behind closed doors. In this episode, the secrets behind every effortlessly beautiful woman, the habits that made Princess Diana the ultimate graceful figure, and the meticulous curation behind brands like Ralph Lauren. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant,...

Enough with being “too young” or “too old.” In this episode, I talk about why age is only a proxy for maturity, the value of age-gap friendships and relationships, and how to break away from stereotypes around your age. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version o...

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop rushing. In this episode, I share why I’ve been intentionally “unproductive” in the South of France, the desserts worth ordering every time, and the behaviour behind the most attractive person in the room. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional,...

The story of how I started The Upper Echelon, a brand built for women who want their casual to still feel elevated. Not sporty. Not loud. Just...hers.. From the initial vision to the tactical first steps of finding a supplier, understanding your target customer and setting up a Shopify/e-commerce store. This is Journal Entry 1, hope you enjoy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube:...

You are what you consume. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Designed to be noticed, without trying. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded a...

I would rather be respected by a few than to be liked by everyone. On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves — without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, f...

The ultimate blueprint to building confidence, without betraying yourself. On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves — without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confid...

"Also I am hooked on good manners. I don't mean opening car door good manners, I mean opening of hearts good manners." Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confide...

Emojis are tacky, I said what I said. On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. This episode will teach you how to curate a digital presence that reflects confidence, femininity, and traditional values — without oversharing. I talk about posting with intention, reclaiming mystery in a culture of oversharing, and why true elegance begins offline. Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa&nb...

Khalil gibran, and some reminiscences from italy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future d...

Catch up on going to Milan, the power of speaking slowly, vision boarding as a replacement for social media and the love of fate. The upper echelon pinterest board: here On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pr...

How to be cool (not to be taken seriously). On a mission to make baseball caps sexy. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Links to socials Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa Youtube: @twenty.something Twenty Something is a podcast on croissants, cappuccinos and corporate life. Documenting pre-retirement, and proving — once and for all — that brunettes have more fun. On this podcast I discuss the finer things in life, wha...

A nonexhaustive list of things I'm manifesting at the moment. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to...