The Grownup Millennial: Recent Episodes
The Grownup Millennial
Discussions and solo-casts on the difficulties of navigating life as a Millennial and working through ways to live your best life !
If you want to triple your income, listen to this episode! It will change how you visualize your worth, how you interact with AI and how you use your time. My guest, Lata Hamilton, is a pocket rocket (she's literally 5 feet and a burst of energy!). She's the author of "Pioneer Your Career Change", creator of the "Leading Successful Change" program, and the Founder & CEO of Passion Pioneers. A confident expert who is just about 5 feet, and holds the secret sauce to levelling up in your career.
In this episode we talk money, confidence, navigating all the generations in the workplace, Bridgerton, and the critical importance of alone time. The Australian entrepreneur was recently named Best Independent Consultant at the Global Change Awards.
Five MUST LISTEN segments:
- 10:30 - Changing jobs in a sh*tty job market
- 24:45 - Surviving the AI era
- 32:52 - Not money for money's sake
- 36:56 - Let's talk success
- 48:02 - The importance of hobbies + passions
We went off the rails just a little bit in this brutally frank discussion (that really was not going to be a podcast episode, but here we are. Jon and I continue our deep dive into culture, race and resistance - opening with the revolutinary poeer of motherhood and how much of the way he sees the world is due to his mother's influence. During the episode Jon shared some unique perspectives on:
- addictive behaviour
- drug use and escapism
- asking for help
- intergenerational trauma
- genetic memory
Listen to this on loud, share with a friend and leave a rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We're just two Black immigrants living with ADHD making light of a superbly heavy topic: "Everything is Revolutionary: Black existence in a world built to exclude us". Jon and I have been friends for years and he is not only insanely brilliant but very insightful. We speak about navigating oppressive systems; finding peace in constant revolution; why fatigue hits different these days; and why everyday feels like "chaos in a teacup".
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Get ready for a deliciously honest conversation with Mandlana, a Jamaican-born, New York–based private chef and culinary storyteller. She is the culinary genius behind Made by Mandlana – The Mindful Chef. In this episode, we explore how she blends bold Caribbean flavour, mindfulness, community, and intention into every plate; how she pivoted from a career in communication to being a chef and why food is more than nourishment - it's connection, creativity, and care.
This episode invites you to rethink how food, identity, and community shape who we are. A must-listen for creatives, food lovers, and anyone building a life with intention.
Five MUST LISTEN segments:
- 05:59 : Update your commitment
- 15:09 : It's okay to change your mind
- 23:16 : "I live with grief everyday"
- 47:12 : "I struggle with resting"
- 01:07:53 : Know your value
Recorded in Jamaica just days after category 5 Hurricane Melissa (the biggest storm in 90 years, second largest ever in the Atlantic, and the biggest storm ever to hit Jamaica's shores) this raw episode captures what it's really like when the storm passes but nothing feels calm. No power, no water, no rest - just frustration, fatigue, and too much to process. No fake positivity. No silver lining. Just the truth of how shitty it all feels.
The government's official website: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/
I will also be sharing more ways to help on Instagram:
We’ve all been told to follow the playbook: get the degrees, climb the corporate ladder, and check all the boxes. Our guest Tracey did exactly that for 12 years. She was a master storyteller, a pro marketer on a path that was going exactly as planned.
But what happens when life decides to rip up the playbook?
After rolling with every punch life threw at her, she’s now a beauty and wellness boss, founder of her own business. She’s proof that starting over isn’t a setback, it’s a superpower. In this episode, Tracey shares what it’s really like to pivot, pursue your passion, and give yourself permission to change your mind - even when the path looks nothing like you ever planned.
Five MUST LISTEN segments:
- 09:49 : Escape plan
- 24:20 : “I am exhausted”
- 38:47 : De-centering work
- 50:19 : Sometimes you have to disappear
- 01:20:28 : “…and not being afraid to fail”
You'll be a different person after listening to this episode. The only thing better than Caurel's infectious laugh is her thoughtful responses. We spoke about resilience, hypnotherapy, gratitude, disappointment, and why we're all feeling stuck.
Five MUST LISTEN segments:
- 04:07 - Showing up is the 100%
- 19:43 - Pain is necessary
- 22:43 - Maybe its a YOU problem
- 28:07 - Why everything feels wrong, and what you can do about it
- 39:12 - A mind blowing take on absentee parents
Caurel is a wild-hearted explorer of life and a relentless seeker of truth. She doesn’t just walk through life, she dances, leaps, and sometimes bulldozes her way through it, rewriting the rules with every step. Her passion for transformation led her to become a Hypnotherapist and Mentor. She helps others rise above limitations, embrace joy and purpose, and live their truth with audacity.
Hey, you could be living with PTSD and not even know it! We’re diving deep into PTSD and carrying unprocessed trauma, how trauma rewires your brain, and practical steps to start healing. Tune in to learn how to regulate your nervous system, rewrite your story, and take control of your healing journey. Because you deserve to thrive—not just survive.
Five MUST LISTEN segments:
- 02:19 - What the heck Is PTSD
- 05:10 - (Re)defining Trauma
- 07:30 - Trauma can rewire your brain
- 10:19 - Why you think you don’t have trauma
- 12:26 - Your trauma might look like …
When you think about radical self-care what comes to mind?
This podcast episode disrupts the passive mindset around self-care and forces us to think more intentionally about what caring for ourselves looks like within all contexts. Listen in, and share with a friend.
Are you ready to take control of your finances and design a life that feels as good as it looks? In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it means to reset your money mindset and habits as a Millennial. From tackling student loan debt and embracing side hustles to investing smarter and saving with purpose, this is your roadmap to financial empowerment.
Five MUST LISTEN segments:
- 05:31 : #2 - Avoid "spending leaks"
- 06:49: Let's be honest about the emergency fund
- 08:58: #9 - Cultivate healthy money habits
- 09:26: #10 - Avoid lifestyle inflation
- 11:25: #14 - Self-care, but for your money
Click HERE for show notes + FREE budget download
Let’s get serious about some pretty big mental health issues - you know the ones you’ve been quietly ignoring. The things we have described as character traits or personality indicators that are probably just symptoms of mental health challenges. In this episode: the three big capital M mental health issues facing adults; how they manifest in our lives; and how we can build a bridge over it.
FIVE MUST-LISTEN EPISODES:
- 03:10 : WAIT! How many people?
- 03:22 : Why millennials, especially, are having a hard time
- 09:16 : You won’t believe the third one
- 14:53 : Okay, but what next?
- 15:38 : Community as success
Let’s get serious about some pretty big mental health issues - you know the ones you’ve been quietly ignoring. The things we have described as character traits or personality indicators that are probably just symptoms of mental health challenges. In this episode: the three big capital M mental health issues facing adults; how they manifest in our lives; and how we can build a bridge over it.
FIVE MUST-LISTEN EPISODES:
- 03:10 : WAIT! How many people?
- 03:22 : Why millennials, especially, are having a hard time
- 09:16 : You won’t believe the third one
- 14:53 : Okay, but what next?
- 15:38 : Community as success
In this episode Aneakaleigh invites us to meet the depths of ourselves. She talks about how a quarter-life crisis changed everything and later led her back to the thing that would reshape her life - Human Design. We connect about living outside of your home country; the realization of Blackness/“otherness” and what it really means to say yes to ourselves. Oh, and she also breaks down Human Design and makes it so easy to understand, plus she shares her fave apps!
Aneakaleigh is a life coach from Trinidad and Tobago, helping burnt-out Millennials reset and refresh their lives.
Five MUST LISTEN segments:
- 15:53 : “…to meet the depths of myself”
- 18:31 : “Everything was collapsing” - a quarter life crisis
- 24:32 : “When do I enjoy my life”
- 44:20 : What exactly is Human Design?
- 1:25:12 : How do we say yes to ourselves?
I couldn’t wait any longer to have this chat with D.C. and recorded this episode while sharing a 2 bedroom vacation home with my family, please excuse the noise of my parents in the background. This chat is exactly what you need to hear right now, so drop everything, share it with a friend and then listen in! D.C is a self-proclaimed wordsmith and the author of the book “An Artist’s Manifesto: Writing under the influence of a Millennial emergence”. D.C. studied English Literature at Yale and credits their writing success to reading books over 8,000 years old!
In this episode - that’s a little over an hour - we talk about why you can never really find your purpose, why we’re dropping out of society, existential crises, and why we shouldn’t be afraid to answer big questions.
[WARNING: from 37:47 to 51:20 questions are asked about sexual abuse and self-harm]
Five MUST LISTEN segments:
- 18:24 : Motivational speakers and giving up authority
- 22:16 : “Me and Beyonce don’t have the same 24 hours”
- 30:36 : Why Millennials are dropping out of society
- 39:54 : Demystifying thoughts of self-harm
- 1:05:37 : Why you never really find your purpose
If you’ve been thinking about calling off your job search, you’re not alone. Research shows that this job market is the most challenging of our lifetime - so you’re not imagining things. Hilani Ellis, who we like to call the Millennial job market expert and owner of boutique placement firm - Exceptional Admins, simplifies the job seeking and application process and highlights how we can stand out from the crowd and what the heck employers are looking for.
Two MUST LISTEN segments:
- 06:59 : What’s going on with jobs
- 24:32 : “take a day off” from the job search
It felt like we just woke up one day and things felt …different somehow. If you’ve been feeling a bit off, it’s not mercury in gatorade - the world is really a wild place right now. Laugh (and maybe cry) along with me as I share some shocking realities you probably aren’t tuned into right now. Two MUST LISTEN segments:
- 03:33 : Grocery as self-care?
- 27:10 : Finding a job right now is like finding a needle in a haystack
This is a conversation months in the making and you’ll hear why. Francine is a Jamaican living in Vienna, Austria. She's a writer and small business owner who's passionate about self-exploration and personal development. We talk about career changes, setting boundaries, building confidence, and emotional self-reliance. Two MUST LISTEN segments:
- 16:50 : On turning 30…
- 22:41 : Three biggest lessons (imposter syndrome; do it anyway; and emotional self-reliance)
Klieon John is quite literally rewriting history. He is taking stories from the Caribbean - specifically from his homeland: St. Kitts and Nevis - and telling them across the world. This podcast episode speaks about identity, purpose, the importance of sharing stories, and the magic that can happen when you listen to yourself and believe in your talent. Two MUST LISTEN segments:
- 18:15 : “Being an artist in the Caribbean is one of the easiest things in the world”
- 28:40 : Things we don’t talk about: Intergenerational trauma
Divine alignment is the theme of this podcast episode. This is part 1 in a 2-part conversation with Klieon John, a 14-year veteran in the Caribbean film and creative space. We talk about entrepreneurship, figuring things out on the fly, and charting your own path (even when you don’t see the road). Two MUST LISTEN segments:
- 09:30 : Rediscovering religion
- 32:24 : Where is my next paycheque coming from
Answering this question might give you more to work out with your therapist 🙈. The guest for this podcast is probably the first fan of the podcast and we spoke about the labour of growing up in a Caribbean household, the benefits, and how it might steal your childhood. Two MUST LISTEN segments:
- 26:59 : “I’m always on”
- 30:36 : Black people don’t get a break
This is the part 2 you've been waiting for. Nathasha and I connect on so many levels and you won't believe what really brings us together. In this episode she speaks about her research; going to therapy; the sticky floor; and why she's saying no. Two MUST LISTEN segments:
- 08:18 : Not microagressions, that’s structural racism
- 29:10 : The sticky floor
In this podcast episode, that will make you question identity, belonging and our process of becoming. This two-part discussion covers topics like: finding your passion, finding your people, racism, media culture and how she has come (re)define identity in a homeland that sometimes didn’t feel like home. Two MUST LISTEN segments:
- 16:14: Everything is crap
- 26:20: A complicated homeland
How are you cheating yourself out of better? Find out in this episode. Click here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode92/
Here's why you're not taking a break and why you should. For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-stepaway/
This is the finale you need to hear. Jon shares his views on Black History Month, why everything is a political statement and so much more! See show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode91/
This is a mind-blowing conversation about all the things we don't talk about as Black people - and specifically Black immigrants- and this just part one! See show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode90/
Anybody else just kind of feeling "blah"? You're not alone, let's chat. For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode89/
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This episode calls us to reflect on our definition of happiness, and all the things we've identified as self-care. Find out the key(s) to happiness and more here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode88/
Conversation is the basis of our existence, and in an age where we have all the tools to have more conversation...we seem to be talking less. Here's why we need to talk more. For detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode87/
This is the interview you need to jumpstart your winning mindset. For more detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode86/
In this episode I chat with a special guest about our experiences after years in the corporate world (and working in different countries) and how we and our work has evolved. See here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode85/
In this conversation with Amanda - award-winning writer, activist and Caribbeanist, we talk about the state of the world, how she is rewriting the narrative and why we need criticism. See detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode84
In this conversation with Amanda - award-winning writer, activist and Caribbeanist, we talk about the state of the world, how she is rewriting the narrative and why we need criticism. See detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode84
In just 30 minutes you'll get a step-by-step guide to accessing wealth, what it really means to be successful, and how to maintain momentum. See detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode83/
What does it look like for you to let go? We talk about some hard truths in this unedited episode. See the show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode82/
Have you been living in your head lately? Here's what you've been missing. See detailed show notes and transcription here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode81/
Why we're taking a break and why you should too! For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-break
This is the 80th episode! And we're talking all about a man's best friend and all the hidden benefits of having a dog (even for busy Millennials). See show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode80/
If you need a push today, this is the episode you need to hear. Olivier shares how you can leverage your life. Read more detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode79
In this two-part episode, Olivier Roland shares how we can take out dreams from idea to reality and achieve success beyond wealth.
Here are 9 things we can do when we just don't feel like ourselves. Click here for show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode77
If you have kids, are thinking about having kids or even babysitting kids this episode is for you. Catherine is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a parent and the author of "Happy with baby". Listen to hear her invaluable tips on raising ourselves, and children in a changing world. Find show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode76
If you have kids, are thinking about having kids or even babysitting kids this episode is for you. Catherine is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a parent and the author of "Happy with baby". Listen to hear her invaluable tips on raising ourselves, and children in a changing world. Find show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode76
In this brutally honest solo-cast, I talk about how grief and anxiety can dull the flame of a lifelong dream, and how to reclaim joy.
Buy my book and see full show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode75/
i have been following @BookofCinz for a while and have pretty much been in awe of her commitment to reading, her authenticity and how she seems to have her sh*t together. We talk about all this in this episode. See detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode74/
We've been THROUGH IT with this Coronavirus pandemic...could we be near the end? Are you prepared for the end? For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode73/
We want to be the best at everything - the best friend possible, we want to hit all our goals and we want to be stable, mentally well human beings. It's a lot, here's how we can try to make it all work. Click here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode72/
Giving you all the tools you need to do a fulfilling year in review. The great thing is that you can do this any point in the year whenever you need a little jumpstart. Check out detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode71/
Rihanna was named a national hero (in Barbados) at the age of 33. This caused quite the uproar online. Here's why we should care. Click here for the detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode70/
Online dating, long-distance relationships, interracial relationships, writing a book in a pandemic: these are just some of the topics we cover in this episode of the podcast with author, psychologist and life coach - Frederica Hendricks Noble - who shares her own life experiences.
Click here to see the show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode69/
This podcast episode will not only change how you think about weight and overall wellness, but it will change how you think about life.
Check out the detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode68
You may know Brittany Wagner from the Netflix docu-series 'Last Chance U", in this chat we talk about her book "Next Chance U" and all the ways we need to push past fear to get to our next chance. Click here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode67/
We're all in a rush to do "things" before we're "too old", but who decides when that is? Listen to this podcast episode to hear all the reasons your goals don't have a time cap. Check out our website for detailed show notes and adulting resources: https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/
You're probably not getting enough rest and there will be long-term effects. In this pretty vulnerable solocast I talk about all the ways I ignored burnout and its prolonged consequences. As Millennials, and generally as people just trying to make it in this trying world, we generally take for granted how much rest we need. Let's stop doing that!
We've spoken about self-care on the podcast quite bit, but this time we explore radical self-care with empowerment coach - Saskia Seeling. This is the podcast episode you were looking for.
At 32:14 Saskia leads us through a 5-minute meditation and breath-work practice. Here's how to centre self and chart a path that is uniquely yours.
We've learned a lot during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020-1, but how did it affect college students?
In this chat with 21-year old college student and Pearson Education intern - Mykel Broady - we discuss the latest Global Learner Survey findings and how he found the silver lining through it all (even through his COVID-19 diagnosis).
When you hear the word "ceremony" what do you think about? Our trusty friend Wikipedia, defines ceremony as a unified ritualistic event with a purpose.
In this podcast episode, the host - Nicolette - explores why we need to expand our definition of self-care. "I feel like for most of my life, I have been holding my breath, and now I can finally exhale".
Click here for resources to help you redefine self-care.
This episode might be just what you need right now. I took a deep dive into Carl Jung's concept of the "collective unconscious" and why we're all connected.
Also in this episode: how globalization gave way to global sameness, and why vulnerability is linked to self-care.
Listen to this episode, leave a comment, and share with a friend!
Nothing I say will do this podcast interview enough justice. You just have to listen to it! It is everything you haven’t spoken to your therapist about and then some. It is a frank, honest discussion about how to navigate a world that is always changing and demanding more.
Tess Brigham (MFT, BCC), dubbed the ‘Millennial Therapist’ by CNBC, is an expert psychotherapist, certified life coach, and public speaker. She specializes in helping millennials discover their unique life path in order to go out into the world and make an impact. Based in San Francisco, California, Tess has over 15 years of experience helping thousands of people find their purpose, develop their confidence, and create a life they’re excited about living.
In this discussion with Aaron Nannini, author of Cash Uncomplicated: A New Mindset for Building Wealth, we explore how you can align your life journey with your money journey and redefining wealth as something beyond the financial. We’ve heard this question more than once before: “can money buy happiness”? Listen to the episode to hear Aaron’s take.
Aaron Nannini is the founder of CashUncomplicated.com, a personal finance website. After struggling with money in his twenties he started educating himself on personal finance. He went from barely getting by each month to complete financial clarity and harmony—all in less than five years. When he’s not writing about personal finance, Aaron loves spending time with his wife, two daughters, and German Shepherd.
This podcast episode is one you will revisit as you go through the seasons of life. Kenishia, Personal Financial Strategist and CEO of ThrivingDollars, dropped so many gems about her entrepreneurship journey and how believing she was meant for more got her through the hard times.
In this episode, you will hear how betting on yourself and having a solid mentor can change the course of your life. Hear how Kenishia went from broke to CEO.
"The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it” - Eckhart Tolle
Living in the moment, achieving stillness, focusing on the now all require us to go beyond the “normal”, to act in ways our own body don’t immediately support. It calls for us to turn to self - to find peace internally about coming to terms with what you can control and letting go what you can’t.
It’s a bit easier said than done, but in this solocast I share how a journey to stillness has been changing my life.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 00:58 - A little vulnerability: discovering new talents
- 03:51 - How do we define “this moment”
- 06:06 - We are in a perpetual state of performance
- 11:22 - Why we should live in the now
- 15:05 - How do you use your daily planner?
- 18:33 - Problems do not exist in the moment
- 20:10 - Why our default is to live in the past or the future
- 22:38 - Let’s stop losing sleep worrying about what we didn’t do
- 24:41 - A few grounding practices
- 28:20 - Meditation hack (for beginners)
- 30:48 - There’s an app for that !
If there was an award for the easiest podcast interview to listen to, this chat with Rebecca Otis Leder would be in the top spot for sure. In a little over 40 minutes we talk all about creating space for opportunities and how important relationships are to our work life, and even our health. Did you know that a lack of social connection can increase our risk of death by up to 50%? It’s comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day! In this interview Rebecca tells us how we can create more meaningful relationships.
Rebecca Lederis a speaker, writer, connector, a Marketing Manager and author of the book “The Knock Method”. Over a marketing career spanning more than 12 years, Rebecca has used the 5-step method she designed to navigate career changes and connect with thought leaders. She lives in Denver with her adored husband and loves entertaining at home, hiking, yoga, traveling, and bringing people together to watch the magic of connection happen.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 05:17 - It took 6 years !
- 12:15 - What does it look like for us to connect thoughtfully?
- 15:29 - Closed doors aren’t barriers
- 21:25 - What does leveraging your network look like?
- 24:11 - Throw that old notion of networking out the window!
- 28:41 - How to set boundaries in work relationships
- 30:55 - These stats will shock you
- 35:07 - Do you feel pressured to have your life together as an author of a self-help book?
- 38:00 - Invest in authenticity
- 39:38 - Shutting off the phone at 8 pm?
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Forget everything you know about retirement. Honestly, toss it out the window and then come back to listen to this episode.
We’ve always looked at retirement as the absence of work. Somewhere along the way we’ve been conditioned to think that we work hard for as long as we can, and then retirement is our “reward” - finally our time to do nothing after all that hard work.
But, is this actually accurate? The moment when you’ve gathered perhaps the most knowledge you’ve had in your life is when you should stop working?
These are some of the questions we answered in this podcast episode. Eric Brotman has 25 years of experience as a financial advisor, he is also an author and a podcast host. His book “Don’t Retire, Graduate” (and podcast of the same name) help us to see retirement in a whole new way.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 03:20 - Defining retirement
- 05:40 - I don’t make a lot of money, do I need a financial planner?
- 07:02 - Two things that are non-negotiable
- 12:47 - When to start thinking about retirement
- 15:14 - How do you want to spend your time?
- 17:44 - Everyone has a different idea of wealth
- 19:52 - How do our friends affect our wealth
- 24:51 - When should you start drafting a will
- 32:38 - Have you heard of a personal energy plan?
Listen to this episode, share it with a friend and leave a comment to let us know what resonated with you the most.
Forget everything you know about social media. In this chat with entrepreneur, community builder and my personal Instagram fairy god-mother - Charmaine Jennings - we discuss the "social" in social media and how to build your personal brand or your business through meaningful and dynamic strategies (you probably haven't tried before).
SKIP AHEAD:
- 03:35 - Social media as a platform for authenticity
- 06:42 - Finding your voice online
- 08:29 - “We don’t own social media”
- 10:06 - How to define “success” on social media
- 12:04 - Social media platforms keeps changing, how do we keep up?
- 13:52 - The most underrated benefit of social media
- 14:23 - A word on engagement
- 15:55 - Everyone with a social media account should do this right now!
- 16:51 - You CANNOT target everyone, you CANNOT please everyone
- 18:55 - Let’s talk about entrepreneurship
- 23:55 - Biggest lesson in business
- 25:51 - Navigating the business world in a Black body
- 28:41 - What do you want your legacy to be
- 32:54 - Two things you should be doing with your social media platform
Listen, comment and then share with a friend!
For context, this interview was conducted during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020/1
Time is possibly the most elusive resource. There is never enough of it! But, in this podcast episode we will come to realize that we are the source of time and we get to decide how you use it. The first thing we do when we want to manage our time better is to get a planner…but that may not be the best option. Listen to hear why.
Resources:
- Plan mindfully with the Daily Planner
- Time is a construct that you control with the Things To Do Today template
- Manage your time by Taking Back Your Evenings (Instagram template)
- Food fuels how you use time, so don’t waste any more time! Use the Weekly Meal Plan
- It is also important for you also check-in with yourself with the Self-Care Menu
- Envision dynamic goals with the Set goals and achieve them template
Every moment we experience is another page in the history of our lives. In this conversation, we confront consciousness, identity and belonging, while discussing where we find ourselves in the expanse of Black history.
Deborah Buchanan-Walford is a mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, an author, a playwright...and one of my closest friends. In this 40-minute chat she peels back layers of "the Black identity", and shares when she first realized her Blackness.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 03:06 - When did you realize you’re Black
- 07:37 -The evolution of Black History Month celebrations
- 11:00 - [the lack of] Black history in schools
- 13:27 - The self-education of Black history
- 14:51 - The invisible [and visible] burdens
- 19:07 - Finding community in isolation
- 21:13 - “It has been a supreme burden”
- 24: 32 - Changing the narrative
This is the ultimate kick-off conversation for Black History Month. In this 50-minute "no holds barred" discussion we chat about reclaiming space and time as Black people; what anti-racism looks like for Black Millennials, and the importance of rest.
J.MIx is a New Orleans-based artist, advocate and the host of The Self-Aware Millennial Podcast.
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This solocast is a quick reminder that our past is not an anchor, but it is part of our story. As we set new goals, and aspire to new achievements, we should also take the time to recall and celebrate our previous (and present) wins.
Listen to this episode and hear how cultivating a habit of celebrating the small wins will have a big impact.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 00:55 - Wanting more
- 01:17 - We do one of these two things
- 02:44 - Force yourself to come up with a list of your achievements
- 03:45 - How negative thoughts out shadow our achievements
- 04:14 - Do you have thoughts like these
- 05:20 - It’s not just me and you
- 07:27 - Let’s chat on Clubhouse (and other platforms)
- 07:49 - The future is not a step ladder
- 09:24 - Marcus Garvey (a mini history lesson)
- 11:38 - There is no straight path
- 13:09 - A slippery slope
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I hope I held it together, but I was SOO EXCITED about this interview. "They said this would be fun: Race, Campus Life and Growing Up" was one of the books that resonated with me the most in 2020 (and I am sure I will be revisiting it).
In this podcast episode I speak with the National Bestselling (debut) and Award-winning Author, Eternity Martis. We chat about race, identify, belonging, community, overcoming obstacles and why everything is about race.
I did not add a "skip ahead" list for this episode, because you should just listen to the whole thing! Share with your friends , and let me know your thoughts in the comments.
We talk about self-love, body positivity and healing a lot, but what do they really mean. What do they actually look like? In this conversation with Melise, founder of Healthy Girl Haven, we discuss what living well looks like and how we can actualize our full potential in all areas of life.
Would things be different if you chose to love yourself through it all?
SKIP AHEAD:
- 03:30 - Defining body positivity
- 04:18 - What does self love look like
- 05:46 - Why are we afraid of stepping on the scale
- 07:15 - Defining beauty
- 07:54 - What has your own self-love journey looked like
- 12:36 - Friendship, self-love and growing up
- 14:05 - The Diderot effect, and the impact of “more”
- 17:18 - What does wellness look like for you
- 19:46 - Your work does not equal your worth
- 22:29 - Why this misconception about Millennials is annoying AF
- 23:09 - intergenerational ideas about work
- 23:48 - How do we start living at our full potential
Just like you I am no stranger to grief, however when I recorded this in October 2020 I felt a crushing pain and an inability to cope beyond my grief. I recorded this (not as a podcast episode), because I figured replaying this recording could help dig me out of the hole I was in.
I explain all that in the episode. My only hope is that you find some solace through my sobs, if you're also going through a similar predicament.
Rest in Peace to all the amazing people who have gone before us, may we use their memories to fuel our own legacies.
If you haven’t listened to part 1, then please take a pause and check out episode 45. In this continuation John and Max are dropping even more gems about the modern workforce, productivity and the idea of leisure time. Buckle up, it’s going to be an interesting ride. Share this episode with your friends, bookmark it so you can revisit it, and tell us your favourite quote in the comments!
SKIP AHEAD:
- 01:15 - The concept of leisure
- 02:50 - The protestant work ethic and how it affects leisure
- 04:25 - Revisiting “time off”
- 04:55 - Lessons in leisure from a Jamaican
- 07:02 - 4-day work week vs 4-hour work day vs a 9-5 work day
- 12:00 - How has developing a rest ethic helped you
- 15:58 - The importance of play time for adults
- 18:40 - How to call ourselves back to rest
- 22:19 - What is distraction engineering
- 24:30 - How “things” can stress us out
- 28: 12 - Tech Shabbat explained
- 30:53 - A comment on the future of work
- 31:50 - If you’re feeling burnt out
You have never heard a discussion on rest, productivity and reimagining work quite like this one. This interview will probably blow your mind !! Max Frenzel and John Fitch are the authors of “Time Off: a practical guide to building your rest ethic and finding success without the stress”. In their book and in this interview series (this is part 1 of 2) they discuss how critical it is for us to prioritize rest. Bookmark the episode, and share it with a friend because this is one you’ll definitely have on repeat.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 06:45 - Simple ways to take time off
- 11:10 - The importance of rest ethic
- 14:16 - What is time off
- 14:30 - What exactly is rest ethic
- 15:45 - What percentage of the creative process is active work
- 17:46 - How is overwork stifling us (an alternative view of artificial intelligence and the future of work)
- 19:14 - How rest can make you a better leader
- 20:15 - How our relationship to work has changed
- 23:05 - Rethinking work and productivity
- 25:10 - Why are we addicted to overwork
- 27:35 - Factory work vs Knowledge work
- 28:27 - How is hard work different from work ethic (and a word on “distraction economy”)
For context this episode was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
p.s.: John's doggie came by for a little visit (so you'll hear a little doggie whining)
Forget everything you ever thought about confidence. In this conversation with international Keynote speaker and brand storyteller - Melanie Spring - we discuss how to cultivate confidence and achieve courage from fear.
"Melanie is an international keynote speaker, idea-maker, and approachable badass with a strong desire to make sure every person can show up and show off in their own unique way".
SKIP AHEAD:
- 03:52 - How do we cultivate confidence (hint: it’s not what you think)
- 05:45 - How important is building a personal brand to the average Joe
- 06:28 - What’s in a title
- 07:54 - How to start sharing your story
- 08:17 - Three key learnings since shifting from a 9-5 to entrepreneurship
- 12:04 - How do we know when if we’re on the right path to becoming our best selves
- 13:46 - Prioritizing rest is a lifestyle choice
- 15:44 - Using your voice (to advocate for you)
- 17:19 - Overcoming hurdles
- 19:00 - Reimagining work as an entrepreneur
- 20:07 - What comes first: confidence or authenticity
- 21:23 - Should your confidence always be on
- 23:50 - Is there a point where too much confidence can hurt us
- 25:40 - Be still and listen to yourself
- 26:37 - Living an authentic life everyday
- 28:20 - Who are you and why are you here
For context this episode was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
This is definitely an episode you should have on repeat.
Lynne Golodner is a former journalist, author, entrepreneur, teacher and podcast host with a passion for telling stories of how people find meaning in the mundane. There was nothing mundane about this conversation.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 02:13 - One word to capture the essence of storytelling
- 04:14 - How this passion for storytelling led Lynne through career shifts
- 05:44 - What does it look like for us to “make meaning” in our lives
- 06:45 - “Leave a good legacy for others”
- 10:45 - Following your curiosity vs. Finding your passion
- 12:42 - “We all eat bread !!”
- 15:50 - Building your brand through storytelling
- 19:20 - What does it look like to lead a purpose-driven life
- 22:07 - The meaning of money
- 23:47 - Why you need a meaning proposition
- 25:03 - Are Millennials sharing the right stories
- 28:15 - “Who am I in the internet” from Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
- 32:24 - “Be who you are and interact with what is real”
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For context: this conversation was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
At the beginning of 2020 we realized that this might not have been the year that we hoped for, the year we made all those vision board plans about, the year all our dreams would come true.
But, even though we didn't expect any of this let's try to figure out how to live our best lives even as the world seems to be falling apart.
PODCAST EPISODES MENTIONED:
- Episode 30: What to do when nothing goes as planned
- Episode 34: What is "good health" with Michelle Zellner
You need to listen to this. We've done interviews about resumes on here before but not quite like this. Hilani gives us insider information on the reality of the job application process (from the employee and the employer's perspectives).
Hilani Ellis is a former Executive Assistant, headhunter, podcast host and founder of Exceptional Admins. She is essentially a talent matchmaker and a whiz at the ins and outs of job-seeking. Honestly, I've never had this much fun talking about resumes!
She not only gave us killer resume tips, but put us on to a whole genre. Listen and share with a friend !
RESOURCE: https://www.exceptionaladmins.com/executive-assistant-career-development
SKIP AHEAD:
- 5:00 - Is a formal resume outdated now?
- 6:10 - "Your resume is a commercial"
- 7:10 - How much should I include in a resume?
- 9:37 - Resume and job compatibility
- 11:07 - A solid example of a resume's opening summary
- 11:48 - How many versions of my resume do I need?
- 13:30 - How much time should I spend on a job application?
- 17:10 - How should I address gaps in my resume?
- 23:56 - Resume software and how it's changing the game
- 26:31 - "I hate cover letters"
- 28:56 - How do I figure out what I want to do?
- 33:06 - What should I change on my resume first?
- 36:09 - This is very important
For context, this podcast episode was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
Your story isn't finished. There is always time to write a new chapter. In this podcast episode (the first solocast in a little while) I explore some topics that may be unwritten chapters of your book and how we can put pen to paper (literally and figuratively) to fill in our book of life.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 1:05 : Foreword
- 3:12 : The first chapter: Increasing capacity [notes from The Potential Principle by Mark Sanborn]
- 6:09: The second chapter: Building good relationships [notes from Popular by Mitch Prinstein]
- 13:06 : The third chapter: Be a good friend [notes from The Rules of Life by Richard Templar]
- 16:51 : The fourth chapter: The uncertainty curve [notes from Maximize Your Potential, a series of essays produce3d by 99u]
- 25:33 : The fifth chapter: The evil of fulfillment [notes from The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison]
- 27:20 : Epilogue
Amy Fish knows a thing or two about complaints, she is the Ombudsperson (Chief Complaints Officer) for a University in Quebec, Canada and has written a book titled " I wanted fries with that: How to ask for what you want and get what you need".
In this episode we talk about:
- How to complain effectively
- The recipe for a good complaint
- Why we are afraid of admitting we're wrong
- What happens when you don't get what you want
- How to ask for what you want at work, in a relationship or even at your favourite lunch spot
- When to complain and when to let it go
- How do we differentiate between wants and needs
Listen, share with your friends and leave a rating !
For context: this conversation was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
In this episode of the podcast we find out when "just enough" is not enough; when to take breaks; how to celebrate ourselves; and how to ultimately improve our lives.
Dr. Gail Golden, former psychotherapist, licensed psychologist, MBA-holding entrepreneur (founder of Gail Golden Consulting) and author of "Curating Your Life:Ending the Struggle for Work-Life Balance" also spoke about our relationship with work, overwork culture and whether work-life balance is a myth.
Listen, leave a rating and comment, then share with a friend.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 2:00 : Definition of work life balance
- 4:26 : Is there ever a time when it is useful to compare ourselves to others?
- 7:19 : Three things to think about in order to improve your life
- 10:48 : The key to a more authentic way of living
- 12:00 : Work culture and its effect on your overall wellbeing
- 13:53 : After 20 years as a psychotherapist, Gail decided to go back to school and change her career path. Why and what was that experience like?
- 15:58 : Going from expert to beginner
- 18:11 : Is there something wrong with a “just push through it” mentality?
: The importance of taking breaks
- 19:41 : Time vs energy management
- 20:57 : What is a recovery break?
- 22:35 : What would managing your energy look like?
- 24:44 : You need to hear this
- 26:29 : Overwork culture and feeling like you’re not doing enough
- 31:19 : How to celebrate your achievements
- 31:44 : What Gail’s doing to be a better version of herself
Drop whatever you're doing and listen to this podcast episode.
Lisa and I spoke about pretty much everything you need to be successful in this life.
In some way or another we have been plagued with imposter syndrome (even if you call it another name) and in this episode we discuss how to acknowledge, address and ultimately overcome imposter syndrome.
Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist, executive coach, and organizational consultant.Dr. Orbé-Austin has a bachelor of arts degree in English, a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and a PhD in counseling psychology. She is the co-author of the book OWN YOUR GREATNESS.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 3:34: The definition of greatness
- 8:18: Does imposter syndrome affect men and women in the same ways?
- 13:08: Procrastination
- 13:42: Is imposter syndrome only affecting Millennials?
- 14:52: What is intellectual inauthenticity?
- 16:29: You don’t have to “dumb it down”
- 19:44: I have imposter syndrome, now what?
- 20:05: Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin speaks about her own struggles with imposter syndrome and how she keeps it at bay
- 24:13: Thoughts on job loyalty
- 27:42: How does culture affect imposter syndrome?
- 28:49: Why you need to know your imposter syndrome origin story
- 29:54: How to overcome imposter syndrome
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- TED Talk on Imposter Syndrome
- How should I handle good news?
FULL DISCLOSURE: We had so much fun in this interview!
In this episode I speak with an old friend who is making waves in the Canadian film Industry.
Ariane Collman is an Assistant Director in Canada's Film and Television industry. She is a member of the DIrector's Guild of Canada and has worked on many productions including: Quantico, John WIck, The Bold Type and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Since setting out on her path in Kingston, Jamaica she has soared beyond her wildest dreams. When she's not working at base camp or on set in Montreal, she can be found exploring the world.
As we talk about Ariane's triumphs and successes we also tackle: * Racism in Canada * Starting over in a new country * Female friendships * What it means to be constantly evolving * Adapting to a new environment
I also open up about an experience I have never shared publicly.
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For context: this conversation was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
We all want to live “our best lives”, but how do we even do that? That’s what Annie and I spoke about in this episode. Annie Schuessler is a psychotherapist with 20 years experience and is the host of the Rebel Therapist podcast. We’ve all heard a lot about mindset and all the things we can do with the right mindset, but Annie reminds us that mindset is just one piece of the puzzle.
Skip ahead:
04:17 - What does it really mean to “know yourself”
06:41 - How do we deal with making assumptions (the stories we tell ourselves about other people)
09:25 / 11:55 - How do we deal with our own thoughts (what we say to ourselves about ourselves)
18:21 - How to get unstuck, and take charge of your life
20:40 - What does a healthy mind look like
21:32 - What is a limiting mindset
23:28 - Manifestation and Mindset
25:30 - Getting real about Mindset
26:00 - Money Mindset
27:35 - A practical example of a limiting mindset
29:00 - Annie talks about her own challenges
31:09 - What’s keeping us from having greater impact? (and mindset traps)
32:29 - Time management vs energy management
34:54 - Parting advice on cultivating the “best life” mindset
Podcast episodes mentioned:
- Time & Energy Management
- The truth about making more money
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For context this was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
FUN FACT: We did this interview via video conference and Michelle stood for the whole interview !
In this episode, Michelle Zellner - former gymnast and personal trainer who is now committed to total wellness - talks to us about reimagining health and nutrition.
In this episode we discuss:
- What good health really means
- Why you should do a health habit assessment
- Is work actually killing us
- How we can really improve our health
- The role mental wellness plays in our overall wellbeing
- Which indicator of health is really the key to your life
- Does spirituality play a role in our wellness journey
There is no perfect diet or exercise that can whip us into shape. It's hard work, but in these next 45 minutes MIchelle really breaks it down for us.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 03:20 - Is weight an accurate indicator of good health?
- 18:00 - Why should I do a health habit assessment?
- 20:00 - Is this "move 40 minutes everyday" mantra even true?
- 26:20 - Counselling can be expensive, what might be an affordable alternative?
- 30:15 - How can we make healthier food choices
- 35:24 - Label your cravings
- 36:14 - Why should I do a vision board?
- 39:40 - Three habits for better health
- 42:48 - What Michelle is going to be a better being
For context: this was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
If we're being honest, our friend pool has gotten smaller in the last few years. In this conversation with Hope, a New York-based therapist with extensive training in relational therapy, and I look at why we're not making friends and how we can change that.
DISCLAIMER: There are a few audio dips due to some issues during conversion, hence the quality of the audio is not the best in the first few minutes of our interview.
We spoke about:
- The similarities between making friends and dating
- The science behind friendships
- How friends can literally be saving our lives
- What family relationships say about our friendships
- Instagram friends vs Friends in real life, and the role social media plays in friendships
- Mindfulness in relationships
We both shared personal stories of our own experiences with making...and keeping friends and spoke about how a mindset shift can also affect relationships.
SKIP AHEAD:
- 35:00 - How to Make Friends
- 37:00 - A challenge to Millennials
Working on our friendships, generally mean working on ourselves first and that's what Hope emphasizes in her book: "Here to Make Friends: How to Make Friends as an Adult"
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For context: This was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020
FULL TITLE: A new era of parenting: how to raise the future generation
I speak to life coach, Victoria Anderson, about all things parenting. How can we be the best versions of ourselves in order to be effective parents?
We go into the different tools all parents will need to raise the future generation, including structured play-time, knowing when, why and how to praise our kids and not giving up on your own dreams.
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Victoria Anderson is an executive life coach, teacher and spiritual guide. She is a natural teacher who believes when people integrate their heart, mind, body, and soul they achieve their dreams. She works with individuals to transform their lives, families, and vocations.
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Debt, the cost of parenting and the truth about making more money. I spoke with Millennial Money Expert, Robert Farrington about all the things we need to know about money at different stages of our lives.
This interview was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic and Robert gave some practical advice about how we can still conquer debt and make money during a crisis.
Robert shares his own story with debt and how long it took him to access the debt-free life he now enjoys. He also reveals the most surprising cost of parenting. At the end he gives us some advice on how to make more money right now.
I left this interview feeling richer, hope it has the same effect on you. Listen, comment, share with a friend and subscribe!
Have you ever planned for a life event? Like really planned? Like you have thought about all the contingencies and you've really done your homework? Then, nothing...absolutely nothing goes as planned. Your contingencies needed contingencies and everything just went to shit.
Well, you're not alone. This podcast episode is all about what we do when nothing goes how we planned it. I talk about a few personal things and how I am still struggling to get over disappointments. Cleo Wade's "Heart Talk" is the basis for this conversation.
FYI: Skip ahead to 09:44 if you don't want to hear a mini Coronavirus/ Australian bushfire rant.
Link to Matt Camps' Soca Camp 2020 mix: https://soundcloud.com/matt-camps/soca-camp-2020
Eleven years ago, Nikki Solano boarded a plane to Costa Rica for the first time. She fell in love immediately.
To her, Costa Rica is as close as it gets to paradise, and she’s felt at home ever since. With over a decade of exploring Costa Rica under her belt, Nikki has made a career out of guiding travellers to her adopted home, providing valuable insight on how to experience Costa Rica like an insider, supporting local and sustainable businesses, and respectfully engaging with the culture. She and her husband run a few sustainable tourism initiatives and she is also the author of the Moon Travel Guide to Costa Rica.
She spoke to me about the ups, downs and in-betweens of living a life you had never dreamed of, and how returning to a childhood dream has provided endless happiness.
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With almost 30 years of experience in recruitment, this episode's guest is literally an expert in finding the right fit. Lara, originally from the UK but is residing in Trinidad and Tobago, gave us so many gems in this interview.
We spoke about:
- When to bring up the "salary talk" in a job interview
- Finding passion in this changing world of work
- Living expenses vs Salary
- How and when to ask for a raise
- Work culture, productivity and happiness
- How to say no to coworkers
- Which associations you need to succeed
- What employers and employees need in order to adapt to the future of work
...and so much more. Lara shared how "every experience contributes to building your brand".
You may be asking, how we managed to fit so much goodness in 30 mins? You have to listen to find out!
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This interview. THIS INTERVIEW! Is a must listen.
If you never listen to another podcast episode in your life, this needs to be it. Nicolle is fearless, authentic and so inspirational. In this 30-35 minute discussion we talk about:
- Career change (benefits and pitfalls)
- The future of work
- How to find jobs that haven't been created yet
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- What AI means for the world of work
- How to punch doubt in the face (even when you don't have the courage)
She describes herself as a "professional reinventor". She's held many positions over the years but has settled comfortably into the following titles: freelance analyst, podcaster, author, speaker and expert in the future of work.
Check out her book
Buy her book
Follow her on Twitter
Read her blog
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If you've been checking out this podcast and reading some blog posts for a while then you'll recall hearing and reading quite a bit about manifestation and creating your own reality...and this is exactly what Lauren did.
In 2019 Lauren took a chance on herself and a pretty huge leap of faith to start a company (well, now two companies) doing something that nobody had ever heard about before. In this open, honest and truly inspiring conversation she talks about the good, bad and in between of the great successes and sacrifices of entrepreneurship.
Lauren gives practical advice on how to chart your own path, even when there is no blueprint and implores all of us to follow our hearts and we will be surprised where it leads us. At the end she shares 5 ways we can quell our fears and take that leap of faith. I needed to hear this, maybe you do too.
Also, check out this Forbes Magazine article on Lauren and her first company, Tink Media.
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We've probably all heard some variation of this before, but in this episode I take all the bits and pieces from experts, CEOs, and even billionaires, written in books and spoken on podcasts...and edit it down into bite size chunks.
Manifesting your highest self, really means looking beyond what you can currently see and knowing, believing and bringing into creation the YOU that YOU know you can be.
This episode gives you 6 tips/keys to manifesting a world beyond your limitations, plus tips from a billionaire on which activities we need to stop immediately.
"Nothing extraordinary ever happens in your comfort zone", so for this first episode for 2020 we're encouraging you to take the leap.
Remember to leave a rating and a comment, thanks!
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Videos
- Clip from Dr. Phil's Life Class on "Being the Star in Your Life" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLSdr_P4RsU
Podcast episodes
- The Curiosity Driven Life, Elizabeth Gilbert: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elizabeth-gilbert-the-curiosity-driven-life/id1264843400?i=1000436236810
- Cultivating your reality: https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/podcast-cultivating-your-reality
- Marissa Peer on the Model Health Show about "the power of thoughts": https://themodelhealthshow.com/marisa-peer/
Blog posts
- You can create your reality : https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/youcancreateyourreality
Books
- The Five Invitations: discovering what death can teach us about living fully : https://fiveinvitations.com/
- The Tipping Point: how little things can make a big difference : https://www.amazon.ca/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference-ebook/dp/B000OT8GD0
Articles
- Quit these 4 habits: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/15/bridgewaters-ray-dalio-quit-these-bad-habits-to-achieve-your-goals.html?__source=instagram%7Cmakeit
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FULL TITLE: Is there a sex recession among Millennials? : Getting it on in a digital world
Sex... a topic that is taboo for many, especially when you're growing up in the Caribbean.
How have our preconceptions about sex and our education or miseducation in our teen years affected our current ideas of sex? My guest (and dear friend), Patrice and I talk about her own evolution of the definition of sex, and how it factors into marriage and the church.
If you do a quick Google search for millennials and sex the first articles you will find all state the same thing - millennials are having less sex than any other generation. In a more connected world, have we become more disconnected with each other? How are we defining sex? Are these relations being mediated by digital tools?
Patrice and I talk about it all (or almost all, we only had about 30 minutes guys!). Listen to this episode and let us know what you think in the comments section :).
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Human activity has caused and is continuing to cause irreparable damage to the planet we know as home. Unsustainable man-made events are changing life as we know it, and scientists are continuously trying to predict what our future might look like when ice caps are melting (and can "awaken" diseases), when we're losing trees, animals, water ... life.
Environmental awareness and activism is one of the things Millennials have been lauded for over previous generations. Our passion for the environment though, in recent times may have been overshadowed by capitalism.
This is such a necessary and informative conversation with Adriana Banda Dias, an environmental activist I started following a little while ago on Instagram. Adriana talks about her own moment of "awakening" - when she became aware of the state of the Earth and how she has been making changes to help combat the climate crisis.
We spoke about:
- Green-washing
- How over-consumption compounds the climate crisis
- The dangers of the fast fashion industry
- Some activities we think are helping the cause but are actually harming the environment
- How changing your diet can help
- What do vegans even eat
The conversation also featured our first ever "Rapid 5" segment. Listen and let's continue the conversation (and action) towards a sustainable Earth.
Resources mentioned:
- Adriana's Instagram
- Five Principles of Zero Waste by Bea Johnson
- Eating healthy: A generational struggle
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An old saying goes: "good things come to those who wait", but a recent and perhaps more familiar saying emphasizes that "good things come to those who work for it".
As Millennials we're not afraid of hard work, but sometimes we overlook how much work might be involved in finding your passion...and preparing for that dream job.
I sat down with Kristofferson Nunes also known as the "The Career Doc" - entrepreneur and resume fixer - about what goes into planning for the right career and how we can find joy in our jobs.
What is your secret sauce?
Related blog posts:
- | Do I hate my job?
- | You can create your reality
- | Surviving a toxic work environment
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Travel is so much more than seeing new places. It is about learning about new a culture, new ways of living ... and learning about yourself. In this episode of the podcast Megan and I discuss all facets of travel:
- why travel is so important
- how Millennials can travel on a budget
- travel hacks
...and we talked about how old school ways of getting around might be able to revolutionize our 21st century travel experience.
Megan is an editor at Moon Travel Guides, a dog-lover, avid reader and explorer.
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The weekend - a time we should be using for peak relaxation, is oftentimes used as a medium to frustrate and exhaust us - causing anxiety about the week ahead.
In this episode I share THREE ways to unlock the perfect weekend. A weekend that will leave you so energized and relaxed that you'll probably give Monday the same enthusiasm as Friday. For the entrepreneurs among us, I discuss how you may feel more guilty about taking a break ...but it's so necessary.
CONFESSION: I recorded this episode while snuggled up on my couch, during one of these perfect weekends!
Article mentioned:
- The Future Isn't Real
What I discussed in this episode:
THREE ways to ensure you have the perfect weekend | The importance of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation | Managing time on a busy schedule | Why we feel guilty about not doing anything and how to overcome it | Relaxation is a state of mind
CONFESSION: I recorded this episode while snuggled up on my couch, during one of these perfect weekends!
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This episode came about after an evening of conversation with my dear friend - Abigail. This episode was not scripted in any way and my notes pretty much went out the window after the first question. This discussion with Abigail felt as comfortable as putting on your favourite sweatshirt. I hope you'll find it as casual, frank, honest and informative as I did,
Abigail and I discuss the growing pressures for Millennials to couple up and how age-old notions of relationships haunt us - especially women, who are somehow seen as less successful or incomplete without a partner. Abigail also speaks candidly about some of the challenges of dating in the Caribbean, and I share a weird story about an experience I had a million years ago regarding infidelity.
DISCLAIMER: The audio levels fluctuate throughout this episode. Tried our best to remedy the issues but there are still some random fluctuations.
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The full topic for this episode is "Busy...doing what? : This is why you're not productive". It is a solocast (just me, ya'll) about all the reasons we are working hard but not really achieving and how to move past them.
I got the idea for this episode from Darren Hardy's "The Compound Effect". I shared how the compound effect has started changing/re-shaping my life - specifically my morning routine,
As Millennials, we put in a lot of work, let's make it count. Listen to this episode, share it with a friend, leave a comment with your thoughts and don't forget to subscribe ☺️.
I referred to this article, that's now up on the blog, and spoke about this article from theMUSE.com.
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Quite a few podcast listeners requested this topic, is it better to rent or to buy a house? Apart from the fact that [some] Millennials probably cannot afford to purchase a home, our preferences will also dictate what we choose to do.
This was an open discussion with my guest, Antoine Martel - licensed real estate agent, entrepreneur and real estate investor - about the pros and cons for renting and buying, and what influences our decision to do either. Antoine encourages listeners to "change your definition of home" in order to make the decision that is best for you.
If you're certain about what your long-term housing solution will look like or if you have no clue, this podcast is for you!
Since Antoine is also an investor we spoke about these things too:
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financial wellness
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how much of our income we should spend on housing
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how much of our income we should invest
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what is equity, how do you build it and why its important
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making money work for you
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In this episode of the podcast, I share much of my own struggles with money, and my mindset about money. I had ABSOLUTELY NO SHOW NOTES for this episode, I just felt so passionate about the subject and wanted to speak from the heart (there may be a few TMI moments in there, sorry!).
A few things I discussed:
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How I was socialized to think about money and how it affects my current relationship with money
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[Basically] a review of Jen Sincero's "How to be a Badass", specifically the chapter on money
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What Dale Carnegie had to say about worth in his book: "How to make friends and influence people"
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Why changing your money mindset will change your life
Things I didn't say:
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I said I attended the entrepreneurship seminar, but I didn't say it was a scam (chose to focus on the positive takeaways)
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I am still a work in progress and still need to work very hard on confidence and shifting my money mindset
= Jen Sincero and I are best friends in my head
Happy Listening ... then let's make some money!
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"No relationship is going to come between me and me knowing myself and developing myself"
How do you define "relationship"? How should a relationship serve you?
Most times we believe a relationship should look a certain way and each party needs to have certain roles but we've largely adopted these standards from society. What would happen if we created our own? That's what my next guest on the podcast, Chereese, is encouraging us to do.
Nothing in life is perfect, so we can't expect a perfect relationship. Relationships are messy and weird and complicated. But, if both parties are on the same page with the definition of a relationship...then it just works.
Listen to this interview about Chereese's path away from what was considered normal to creating a new normal and finding bliss in the mix.
Some great things we spoke about (besides the whole interview lol) :
- maintaining individuality in a relationship
- your relationship doesn't have to look like anybody else's
- does your relationship need to be validated? (by marriage, by others?)
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This time we have a DOUBLE WHAMMY! Two perspectives from married people on what it means to be married in a time considered "very difficult" for dating and cultivating relationships.
IN THIS EPISODE:
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One couple speaks about how their online dating journey went from hopeless to married in under a year
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The challenges of dating as s single mother
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Two perspectives on the "isolation" that comes with being a married millennial
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The difficulties of finding love in a new city
WARNING: I probably said "dismal" 50 times this episode, so be prepared for that.
Listen and leave a comment.
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“Maybe your list is wrong” - just one of my favourite moments from this episode. I know I say this a lot but, this is probably my favourite one yet! You have to listen to the whole thing, no skipping, no pausing, you have to be all in - or you could miss an important nugget. This whole interview was FLAMES.
Usually when we talk about issues with finding suitable partners or the challenges of dating in the 21st century, we’re referring to women. We assume that men have it easier and they’re just coasting by until they choose to settle, but that may not be the case for everyone.
Kemoi talked to me about general challenges facing dating millennials, his own experiences and gave us all a new perspective on how to manage relationships - looking at the core and periphery.
Listen and leave a comment1
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We've all read/ heard that it is a very difficult time for Millennials to find suitable partners right now. But does this ring true for everyone? Most times when we have conversations about relationships we limit it to heterosexual, monogamous relations.
But, I endeavour to always have a range of perspectives at the table (or over the microphone) at all times so we can get a true sense of reality. So, for this episode I spoke with someone who expands what we may conceive as reality. In this candid chat, we talk about general issues with the Millennial generation and his experiences with dating in a heteronormative society.
..and it so happens to be PRIDE month. May we all elevate our concepts of reality and remember that #lovewins (once we can find it).
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Dating in the 21st Century should be easier ... in theory. We're more connected than we've ever been and technology certainly helps in getting to know someone, or does it?
In this series I talk to a variety of millennials (coupled and uncoupled) about their experiences with finding love and companionship in the "Facebook era".
The very first episode was a casual chat with Sanique and Candiese two pretty accomplished professionals who spoke about everything from resigning to a life with dozens of cats to unsolicited cat calls and d*ck pics.
Listen up, leave a comment, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode in the series.
Is dating in the 21st Century really that hard? We'll find out.
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Instagram is pretty much a staple in our social media diet at this point. There is so much good that can come from it. People make a living from it, people get to share their work with the world in ways unimaginable and I get to really connect with readers and listeners.
But… we can easily become obsessed with Instagram. Obsessed with checking it every few minutes, obsessed with our interactions on the platform, obsessed with our followers, obsessed with other people’s lives. It is very easy to get caught in this Instagram spiral.
In this casual chat, I am pretty open about my own experiences with IG and why I decided to dial back (you’ll want to hear this!) and a few ways we can disconnect from Instagram and reconnect to our reality.
Let’s not forget to live in the moment, while trying to document moments for Instagram.
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Research shows that Millennials and Gen Z-ers are the loneliest generations. In this time where we are more connected than ever (I mean, we basically live on our phones), we are also more lonely than ever. How can we get beyond this and find some meaningful connections?
I spoke with Olivia June, a fascinating millennial who is the CEO of VINA (which is basically like Tinder, but for women to find friends). We connected about being from large families and learning to mask your loneliness; and moving to new cities and being enveloped by the reality that you’re all alone.
But regardless of the reason we’re feeling lonely, we can overcome it. Olivia shares how being intentional about our friendships can really impact our lives. I find it hard to try to broach friendships now; I mean at close to 30 it is a little awkward to reach out - and we cover all that too.
After all, the best way to get a friend is to be a friend. Listen to the episode and let’s start intentionally cultivating some meaningful friendships and working on those that we already have.
I also mentioned this article: “When Enough is Enough in all Relationships”.
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Cultivating your reality. What does this look like? What does this even mean? This episode of the podcast goes into how our thoughts can determine our future.
I talk about :
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how the Grown Up Millennial was named among FeedSpot's Top 20 Millennial Podcasts for 2019;
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what it might look like for you to tap into your full potential;
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the wonders of thought power;
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how to stop depriving the world of your greatness
I mentioned these articles:
- Your Thoughts Create Your Reality
- How To Create Your Reality with Intentional Thoughts
- 7 Tips To Create Your Own Reality
I referred to this book...ALOT:
- "You are a Badass" by Jen Sincero
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For the final installment of the "Science of the Side Hustle" series, I speak with Dale Hines - an IT professional whose photography hobby grew into Dash-Anthony Photography.
Dale talks about the importance of "word of mouth" and referrals to his success as a side hustle entrepreneur.
We also spoke about the importance of feedback and being able to share ideas with other entrepreneurs (we mentioned Sade` from the very first installment of the series).
Finding what feels true to you, what you're passionate about and what motivates you to keep going is essential to the success of any business, but Dale goes into a few other essentials we may have overlooked.
Listen to the final episode in the "Science of the Side Hustle" series.
To connect with Dale:
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Follow Dash-Anthony Photography on INSTAGRAM
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Check out the WEBSITE
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This is the interview you never knew you needed. If you have any questions about a side hustle or entrepreneurship in general you need to hear what my dear friend, former classmate and DJ extraordinaire has to say about his journey in a non-traditional career path. Warren aka WeekenFLX is a trained media professional and also a DJ! He talks about the misconceptions we all have about DJs; what goes into a perfect set; and when you should consider a free gig. He shared one major secret to his success; and had some hard-hitting questions for anyone thinking about starting their one side hustle. Find him on: - Twitter - Instagram ...and for a sample of his mixes, click here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-grown-up-millennial/message
As you might have heard in the very first installation of the series, time management is essential to success as a small business entrepreneur.
Tracey-Ann Mullings, skin care specialist, marketing and communications professional and owner of Skin By Trace, talks to us about how she "juggles" (literally her words) having a demanding 9-5 while still ensuring she meets the needs of her small business clientele.
As a fairly new entrepreneur (at the time of the interview, she would have been in business for 7 months), Tracey elaborates on some of her challenges and discusses the work she knows is inevitable for the business to be successful.
After completing her masters in the fall of 2018, she decided to take a break from conventional employment, thus Skin By Trace was born.
Listen to this interview riddled with motivational gems, struggles, sheer luck and pockets of success.
Follow Skin by Trace:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinbytrace/
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Twitter : https://twitter.com/SkinByTrace
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For millennials the "side hustle" seems to be an escape from the 9-5. It is a space where you can do what you're really passionate about, and actually get paid for it !
Sade Rhone started the "I Love Sweetness" line of coffee scrubs in 2016. Her product is now in pharmacies and beauty stores all across Jamaica. She talks to us about carving out time to work on her mini empire while managing a 9-5 and other responsibilities.
She delves into all the things aspiring side hustle entrepreneurs need to know; from marketing, to research, to the big "M" word that nobody wants to talk about - money.
Listen to the very first part of the Science of the Side Hustle series, and then check out I Love Sweetness on all these platforms:
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Website: https://www.ilovesweetness.com/
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Twitter: @welovesweetness
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Instagram: @ilovesweetness
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ILOVESWEETNESS/
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At the beginning of each episode, I want you (yes you) to also check-in with yourself by answering the following questions:
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How are you feeling today?
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What are you thankful for today?
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What is your favourite quote right now?
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Which song is on repeat on your playlist?
We are all trying to be better at managing our resources: especially money! This challenge is a simple, fun way for us to take charge of our finances so we can balance our bank accounts to balance our lives.
Will you take the challenge?
During this episode I made references to the following:
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The Minimalists : https://www.theminimalists.com/
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Marie Kondo : https://konmari.com/
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"Act Your Wage" : https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/act-your-wage
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"Do you really need that?: How to spend responsibly" : https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/do-you-really-need-that-how-to-spend-responsibly
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Everyone loves to set New Year's resolutions. How else will we be able to map out our plans for the year? There is a better solution ! I've found it and now I'm sharing it with you!
I also mentioned this article : "Setting and Achieving Goals: A Cheat Sheet" - https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/settingandachievinggoals
You can find my four intentions for the year here (and you can also use the template and create your own!) - https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/what-are-your-2019-goals-fill-them-in
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No matter how successful we are, no matter how many goals we achieve we immediately begin to think about what's next.
We've achieved...now what?
We've failed...now what?
Thinking about "the next" can bring so much anxiety, disappointment and confusion, but it doesn't have to be this way.
In this solo-cast I go into some personal stories of my own struggles with forward-thinking and how I have now come to embrace this idea of "what's next".
Articles I mentioned:
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2019 Reading List : https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/2019readinglist
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Is this my final form? : https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/isthismyfinalform
Books I mentioned:
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a [bleep] : https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713
-The Defining Decade: https://www.amazon.com/Defining-Decade-Your-Twenties-Matter/dp/0446561754/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1546449698&sr=1-1&keywords=the+defining+decade
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