Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Leah Smart sits down with TikTok star, author, and content creator Eli Rallo to tackle the "quarter-life crisis" that so many young people experience today.
In her early twenties, Eli had a clear vision for what her post-grad years would look like: she’d have a fulfilling career, fabulous friends, and would finally “feel like an adult.” Instead, she found herself struggling with social anxiety, a directionless career, and a nagging fear that she’d never figure it all out.
Through candid reflections and lessons from her book of essays, ‘Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?’, Eli shares how embracing uncertainty can lead to unexpected joys and personal growth. Together, Leah and Eli explore how Gen Z is redefining what it means to transition into adulthood, the unique struggles of living in a hyper-digital world, and the importance of building real human connection offline.
“You don’t need to have everything figured out. If you did, there’d be nothing else left to learn, and what’s fun about that? You have to let life surprise you sometimes,” Eli says.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that while change can feel overwhelming, it’s also an opportunity for growth, discovery, and connection.
#linkedinnews #everydaybetter #genz #quarterlifecrisis
00:00 - Introduction: Navigating the quarter-life crisis
02:04 - The panic of growing up
05:16 - Redefining adulthood: Eli’s journey
08:24 - Why your 20s won’t be the best decade of your life
12:43 - Grounding yourself in a chronically online world
16:54 - Why content creation is the new top dream job
20:33 - The hidden sacrifices of internet fame
20:49 - Finding yourself in the messy middle of life
24:28 - What it really means to grow up
26:02 - Conclusion
In this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Leah Smart sits down with TikTok star, author, and content creator Eli Rallo to tackle the "quarter-life crisis" that so many young people experience today.
In her early twenties, Eli had a clear vision for what her post-grad years would look like: she’d have a fulfilling career, fabulous friends, and would finally “feel like an adult.” Instead, she found herself struggling with social anxiety, a directionless career, and a nagging fear that she’d never figure it all out.
Through candid reflections and lessons from her book of essays, ‘Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?’, Eli shares how embracing uncertainty can lead to unexpected joys and personal growth. Together, Leah and Eli explore how Gen Z is redefining what it means to transition into adulthood, the unique struggles of living in a hyper-digital world, and the importance of building real human connection offline.
“You don’t need to have everything figured out. If you did, there’d be nothing else left to learn, and what’s fun about that? You have to let life surprise you sometimes,” Eli says.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that while change can feel overwhelming, it’s also an opportunity for growth, discovery, and connection.
#linkedinnews #everydaybetter #genz #quarterlifecrisis
00:00 - Introduction: Navigating the quarter-life crisis
02:04 - The panic of growing up
05:16 - Redefining adulthood: Eli’s journey
08:24 - Why your 20s won’t be the best decade of your life
12:43 - Grounding yourself in a chronically online world
16:54 - Why content creation is the new top dream job
20:33 - The hidden sacrifices of internet fame
20:49 - Finding yourself in the messy middle of life
24:28 - What it really means to grow up
26:02 - Conclusion
