The Millennial Experience podcast: Recent Episodes

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A short and sweet season six finale with our host, Yasmin. Let’s discuss 2024: our expectations, our goals, what we’re letting go of and what we’re most excited about.

• Self-help books are the greatest
• Finding balance with my fitness journey
• Reconnecting with God
• Letting go of the unknown
• Unlearning unhealthy habits and thought processes
• Thriving under chaos
• Manifestation and divine timing

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin

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Living in a digital world, the risks that come with technological advancement can be scary - especially without appropriate regulations. This week, back with our former co-host Jo, we discuss the dangers and security risks of AI.

• Having a virtual partner
• Are the Terminator movies foreshadowing the future?
• The dangers of not reading the T&Cs
• How does AI work?
• Our experiences using AI
• The dangers of AI
• Having a household personal robot

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/_josospecial_
• Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjorichards

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Is there life without love? Are there rules on how to love? Is love natural or a choice to be made? This week, we discuss all things love with Kevin, in hopes of understanding not only its complexities but its beauty.

• UK rap scene
• The struggles of unrequited love
• Self-love and self-medicating
• Does unconditional love exist?
• Tough love from our parents
• Blood family vs chosen family
• Marriage and soulmates
• Have we ever been in love?

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16

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Our first ever solo episode! Tune in this week to hear Yasmin’s recap on 2023, including her mental health journey, other important life updates, and her thoughts on the importance of fighting for humanity.

• 2023 recap
• The Feelings Wheel
• TikTok = free therapy
• I almost died because of makeup
• Our generation’s lack of humanity
• TME catch up

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin

Congo:

• Information about the wars and elections in Congo: https://shorturl.at/glDGX
• A non-profit organisation with more information and resources: https://friendsofthecongo.org/
• Informative documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q2IW7UEclI

How you can help Congo:

• Send letters to tech & auto companies by signing this petition: https://shorturl.at/elxB4
• Donate to Friends of Congo: https://friendsofthecongo.org/campaigns/

Sudan:

Some useful Twitter threads with a breakdown of what’s happening and ways to help:

• https://shorturl.at/tuDL2
• https://shorturl.at/rsHN6

Palestine:

• How to help: https://shorturl.at/CPY02

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The inner work and self-development continues with Bella this week, as we tackle the journey of solitude, the importance of letting expectations go and how to understand the difference between reality and potential.

• Summer recap
• Solitude vs loneliness
• The intricacies of conflict resolution
• Dealing with potential
• Setting expectations
• Friend-zoning consequences

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex
• Bella's Social: https://www.instagram.com/bella.social

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From setting life goals to self-reflection, we often find that we have to ask ourselves difficult questions. How do we deal with the feeling that we’ve disappointed ourselves? How do we forgive ourselves? What are the best ways to confront your emotions and inner voice? This week, Yasmin and Kevin discuss some of the hardest conversations they’ve had to have with themselves, and how they dealt with them.

• The importance of seeking help
• Kevin’s experience with therapy
• Dealing with a lack of self-confidence
• Mindful parenting
• Religion vs tradition/culture
• Facing self-disappointment

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16

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It has long been debated that masculine and feminine energy has nothing to do with gender, however some researchers do believe that men and women’s brains are wired differently. How does this affect where we fall on the masculinity-femininity spectrum? Which end do we lean more towards? And, how do outside influences affect the energy we emit? Join Yasmin and Bella, this week, as they discuss these key questions and more.

• Where are we on the masculinity-femininity spectrum?
• What are the differences between masculine and feminine energy?
• The difficulties of existing in our femininity
• How environments/people can influence our energy
• Toxic masculinity
• Finding the balance

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex
• Bella's Social: https://www.instagram.com/bella.social

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We’re back! Season 6! And we just recently celebrated the host’s birthday so it’s only right we dedicate the first episode of the season in commemoration.

Joined by Dwayne, this week, we discussed the 29 most important life lessons Yasmin has learnt in her 29 years of life. From vulnerability, financial responsibility, dealing with trauma, friendships and relationships to so much more!

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks

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The season 5 finale! Episode 50! And we’re back with Kevin for a debate on good vs bad. Do we consider ourselves to be good people? Do our choices define us? Does everyone deserve a second chance? We delve into these questions (plus more) and discuss the intricacies of coexistence and the importance of showing grace.

• Do you consider yourself a good person?
• Are we defined by our choices?
• The importance of our intentions
• Can everyone be reformed?
• Generational trauma
• Learning to coexist

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16

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Artists that rap about the streets - are they really about it or is it all just creativity? How do you transition into different spaces when you’re the minority? And, is it important to just stick to environments where you’re accepted? This week, we answer these questions and more with our co-host Dwayne. 

• Ghostwriting
• Music or the streets?
• From the hood to code-switching
• Travelling whilst black
• Love life check-in
• Dwayne’s freestyle

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks

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Happy 2 years of TME! Of course we had to celebrate with family so we’re back with our brother Kevin. From the dangers of exposing culture to our fears of going viral, we discussed our generation's need to overshare and the idiocracy of 15 minutes of fame.

• 2 years of TME!!!
• Exposing culture
• We need to stop rewarding stupidity
• The consequences of going viral
• You don’t need to have an opinion on everything

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16

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Sisterhood: the joys of it and how it’s changed our lives! We’re back with former co-host Jo for a discussion on the value of sisterhood and how important it is to nurture and uphold our chosen/given sisters.

• Friendship maintenance
• Developing new friendships
• Sisterhood
• Settings boundaries with friends
• Experiencing different life stages together
• Would you marry your platonic best friend?
• Pre-marital counselling
• Perfectionism in friendships

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/_josospecial_
• Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjorichards

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From starring in school plays to becoming an award winning director. This week, we sit down with Duaine for an insight into the film world and the importance of incorporating/telling black stories. 

• From school plays to directing films
• Collaborating with actors/actresses on the vision
• Casting for a film
• Should we take TikTok actors/actresses seriously?
• The importance of telling black stories in film
• The impact of budget differences
• Working on BET

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/carmachords / https://twitter.com/CarmaChords

Angel City (film): https://tinyurl.com/9k3dh24k
Navy (film): https://tinyurl.com/39r953ar

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Don’t die for FOMO. Learning to deal with FOMO is a key part of life. It’s not everything you need to say yes to. Tune into a very random and chaotic catch up with Dwayne where we discussed the consequences of FOMO and being selective with how you spend your time.

• Chaotic morning routines
• Gyms/locker room culture
• Consistency with fitness
• Dwayne’s 12 month process
• 2022/2023 Summer plans
• Don’t die for FOMO

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks

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Have women given up on prioritising intellectual pursuits? Are we reverting back to domesticity? And if so, why? And, how much do we value gender roles today? We discussed these questions (and more) with our guest Sydney, this week.

• Women choosing domesticity over intellectual pursuits
• Prioritising work-life balance
• Did our role of “being a woman” change after the pandemic?
• Could we ever be stay at home mums/wives?
• Having to fulfil gender roles
• Do we gear more towards masculine energy or feminine energy?

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/picsfrom_myblackberry

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This week, we catch up with our former co-host Jo and get into a variety of discussions around success, the stress of wedding planning, the progress of TME and new endeavours! 

• Picking up new hobbies
• Wedding planning
• Jo’s music journey
• Being afraid of success
• Having a presence online
• Fake support from friends
• Building your own audience

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/_josospecial_
• Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjorichards

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We’re back with another mental health episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! Joined by Bella, we continue celebrating this month by focusing on important conversations surrounding our mental well-being. Tune in for a discussion on living with ADD, the advantages of being neurodivergent and how therapy can be life-changing. 

• Being diagnosed with ADD
• The stigma around medication
• Therapy experiences
• Cultural/generational perceptions around therapy
• Performative wellness
• The importance of accountability
• The advantages of being on the spectrum
• Couples therapy with your parents

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex
• Bella's Social: https://www.instagram.com/bella.social

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Do you consider yourself fearful? Where do our fears come from? What are some of our biggest fears? Kicking off season 5, we’re back with Abdi for a deep dive into the concept of fear, our personal deepest fears and phobias, and how we can work towards building a fearless life.

• Life update with Abdi
• Celebrating birthdays
• Living life in fear
• Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone
• Facing your fears and phobias
• How do you build a more optimistic mindset?
• Parenthood fears

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/its_asticky1still

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A one-off football episode for our season 4 finale and it was only right to bring back our friend of the show, Dwayne! We discussed it all - from the day old Ronaldo/Messi debate, how detrimental recency bias is, shameless fan rivalry and our opinions on the 22/23 season.

• Ronaldo v Messi
• Ronaldo’s move to Saudi
• Is Ronaldo bigger than Man Utd?
• Liverpool’s 7-0 trophy
• Recency bias is killing football
• Our favourite/least favourite signings
• Glory days during your childhood or adulthood?
• Shameless fan rivalry

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks

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Making room for the unpredictable, the failures, the errors, those “off” days, allows you to create a compassionate space for yourself that reminds you of the beauty of hiccups and re-routes. Sometimes things don’t work out for a reason or they may turn out even better than you could have imagined. Either way, it’s all a part of your journey!

• NYE resolutions
• Leaving room for error
• Discipline is self-love
• Allowing yourself to have bad days
• The Chimp Paradox
• 2023 goals

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/zachamist

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Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, I had to bring one of my favourite women, Ope, back for a conversation on mental health. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions and in this episode, we shed light on the importance of inviting people in and getting the help you need without feeling shame.

• The difficulties of opening up about mental health
• The importance of community and vulnerability
• The debilitating effects of anxiety and OCD
• The performative “check on your friends”
• Do. It. Scared.
• Opening up to the right people
• Learning to forgive your parents

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• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin

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We’re back with Kevin this week for a conversation on all things pressure - societal, religious, cultural, etc. From our definition of success to dealing with a variety of expectations, we delved into the concept of life ending at thirty. How do we become okay with not being where we want to be in life? And is there really a deadline?

• What pressures do we face?
• Reconnecting with your religion
• The dangers of party drugs
• Your life isn’t over at thirty
• Social media is just a highlight reel
• Self-confidence will get you far

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16
• Honourable mention: https://www.instagram.com/blackpoundsorg

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Does cancel culture work? Do people deserve second chances? How do we determine who can be rehabilitated? This week, your host Yasmin and her guest Zach get into a debate on whether or not cancel culture exists and the importance of giving people grace.

• Quick weekly catch up
• Under the Influence tour recap
• Can people be rehabilitated?
• Does cancel culture exist?
• Separating the art from the artist
• YSL
• Best/worst concert experiences
• Mental health check-in

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/zachamist

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With Millennials dubbed as the loneliest generation, it’s never been more important to stay connected to our friends! But how do we do that? And how do we make friends as adults? This week, Yasmin is joined by her longtime friend, Arzu, for a conversation on navigating friendships, the importance of boundaries, creating safe spaces and the (occasional) difficulties of maintaining friendships as an adult. 

• Low maintenance friendships
• The STRESS of texting
• University friendships
• Maintaining long distance friendships
• Setting boundaries with your colleagues
• The importance of safe spaces amongst friends

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/arzuisen

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How do we learn to love our bodies? How do we build self-confidence? Have you ever felt pressure to change the way you look? Your host, Yasmin, is back with Bella to discuss the importance of building healthy habits, dealing with body shaming, not letting insecurities take over your life and learning to love yourself!

• How do we feel about our bodies today?
• Insecurities don’t exist in the real world
• From unattractive to desirable
• Body types are not trends
• Overcoming insecurities
• Battling body dysmorphia

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex
• Bella's Social: https://www.instagram.com/bella.social

For more information and/or to RSVP for Bella's social: https://bit.ly/3Ykz4x6 

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This week, we’re back with Kevin for a conversation on all things parenthood. From his experience of being a new dad to our fears and hopes of having/raising children, we discussed building a foundation with your partner and the value of community around children.

• The experience of fatherhood
• Building a foundation before having kids
• Fears of parenthood
• Parents living through their kids
• The default parent syndrome
• It takes a village to raise a kid

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kedza2k16

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Do you believe in soulmates? Can soulmates be platonic? What’s the difference between a soulmate and a twin flame? This week, your host, Yasmin, is joined by Ope for a debate on whether or not soulmates really exist. They delved into today’s dating culture, struggle love, the value of knowing yourself and how important it is to understand your non-negotiables. 

• Do we believe in soulmates?
• Twin flames
• Struggle love
• Religious differences with your partner
• Relationship dealbreakers
• Dating people with a platform
• Our dating goals
• The value of knowing yourself

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• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin

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Back with season 4, your host Yasmin is joined by Bella for a discussion on whether London really can be given the title of “Best City in the World in 2023.” From their icks about the city, to their opposing experiences in other cities/countries, tune in to find out whether the hosts believe London deserves the title of best city. 

• Where has TME Been?
• New year’s resolutions
• Our experiences living in London
• NYC culture vs London culture
• Our icks about London
• Raising a family in London
• Mental health check-in
• Bella’s Social!!!!

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex
• Bella's Social: https://www.instagram.com/bella.social

For more information and/or to RSVP for Bella's social: https://bit.ly/3Ykz4x6

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It’s the season finale and we’re joined by none other than our former co-host, Jo! It’s only right to get Jo back on for the last episode of season three and this week we discussed all things self care. When did we realise the importance of self care? How do we stay motivated in keeping up our self care routines? Do millennials really understand the value of self care or is it just a trend?

• Quick catch up with Jo
• What does self care mean to us?
• The importance of looking after yourself
• Discipline is a form of self care
• Self care routines during the lockdowns
• What popularised self care?
• Mental health and self care

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_josospecial_

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Are Millennials struggling with finding their identities? Do we feel like it’s important to have an identity, in this day and age? Or do they make us feel boxed in? Our host Yasmin is back with Abdi this week for a conversation on the importance/value of having identities and how environmental pressures can affect who we are/how we see ourselves.

• How do we juggle having different identities?
• Adapting to our environments
• Using our culture to stand out
• Finding our identities
• Are labels important/needed in our generation?
• Online identities vs real-life identities
• Seeing the value in yourself
• The pressure to change our identities/life path

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/its_asticky1still

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Is the Law of Attraction real? Does manifestation really work? In a world of such uncertainty, do we need to believe in the power of manifestation to take back control of our lives? This week, our host Yasmin is joined once more by Dwayne to discuss these questions and more. 

• Do we believe in the Law of Attraction?
• Does manifestation really work?
• The importance of believing in yourself
• Is manifestation a reflection of white privilege?
• Manifestation shouldn’t negate the hard work
• Are words powerful enough to affect our reality?

Socials: 

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks

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Being a part of a community makes us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves - it gives us purpose. This week, we're back with our guest, Ana, for an important discussion on the value of communities and how communities can add meaning and joy to our lives.

• Is community important to you?
• No man is an island
• Being shunned/judged by our own communities
• Cultural differences/practices for communities
• Black communities are so, so important
• How can we instill the value of community in future generations?

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/anamcaciula

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Toxic work environments have a heavy impact on our ability to give 100% at work and more importantly, our mental health. Tune into this week’s episode with our host Yasmin and guest Bella as they swap memories on previous toxic work cultures and discuss the lessons learned over the past few years. 

• Startups and their toxic work cultures
• Have you ever had to change your personality for work?
• The importance of boundaries at work
• Work cannot be your life
• Your mental health comes first
• Leave. that. toxic. job.

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex

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As we progress through the digital age, technology continues to advance, leading us to a future of a series of open digital worlds where we exist and communicate with others through our own virtual avatars. This week, our host Yasmin is back with Dwayne to delve into the importance of the physical world and the dangers of moving existence into spaces such as the Metaverse. 

• What is the Metaverse?
• Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip
• Are millennials technology competent enough to handle the Metaverse?
• At this point, how can we trust Facebook?
• The downfall of democracy
• The pandemic has eased us into accepting digital worlds
• Who’s going to be in the Metaverse with us?

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks

[Disclaimer: Had a few technical difficulties with recording this particular episode so apologies for the audio quality].

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How do we make sure we retain our privacy in the digital age? Are we truly aware of the extent of our privacy being breached? This week, Yasmin is joined by her guest, Ana, for a conversation on the importance and evolution of privacy, particularly in the digital age.

• Does privacy still exist?
• Importance of education on privacy and data sharing
• Our digital footprints
• Do you read the terms and conditions?
• The advertising  industry violates our privacy
• Privacy in a post-pandemic world
• Where do we see the future of privacy heading?

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/anamcaciula

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Is there such thing as a perfect life? How can we make sure our lifestyle reflects our values/passions in life? This week, our host Yasmin is joined by Abdi for a discussion on curating our idea of a perfect life, checking your privilege, life inconveniences and more!

• Unrelated but necessary football rant
• What is your idea of a perfect life?
• Humans shouldn’t have to work
• Not being sure of your career path
• We all don’t have the same 24 hours
• In this life, you need money
• Adulting is long

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/its_asticky1still

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In honour of Women’s History Month, and International Women’s Day yesterday, this week’s episode is on women empowerment. Our host, Yasmin, is joined by Bella for a conversation on the challenges women face today but also how women of this generation are breaking down barriers and redefining what it means to be a woman. 

• Gendered Ageism
• We need more women as world leaders
• The importance of compassion in leadership
• Men managers vs women managers
• How do we make sure we’re present in male-dominated workspaces?
• Women choosing themselves over starting a family
• How has motherhood changed over the years?

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bellanicolex

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Welcome to season 3 of The Millennial Experience! Just as a reminder, in case you missed the announcement in season 2 (episode 8), Jo will unfortunately no longer be a permanent cohost of The Millennial Experience. 

So, to kick off season 3, Yasmin is joined by Dwayne for a discussion on toxic masculinity. With men’s suicide rates continuing to soar, it has never been more important to shed light on the pressures and expectations put on men - and how these normalised behaviours bring harm to both society and men themselves. 

• Are gender roles relevant today?
• What is toxic masculinity?
• Men emotionally supporting each other
• Does culture play a role in reinforcing toxic masculinity?
• Are all alpha males toxic?
• Toxic masculinity…… in women?
• Men’s mental health
• Having your masculinity questioned

Socials:

• Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themillennialexperiencee
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/ayeeyasmin
• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_silks

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Failure is a natural part of life and it’s important to use your setbacks as learning experiences and make them stepping stones to future success. In the season two finale, Yasmin & Jo discuss the value of failing and how fear of failure should not restrain us from movement. 

• Why do we fear failure?
• The pressure to succeed early in life
• The value behind failing
• At what point do you give up?
• Overcoming fear to face your goals
• Does harsh criticism actually work?

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Is it possible to consider yourself both religious and free-spirited? Can you be both simultaneously or do they conflict? What would happen to humanity if we didn’t have rules? Join Yasmin & Jo this week as they debate these questions and discuss their personal journeys of navigating these spaces. 

• Do we consider ourselves to be free-spirited?
• Can you be both religious and free-spirited?
• Environmental influences
• Is religion outdated? Does it need to change with the times?
• Do we need rules to be able to live in order?
• Would we have found religion if we weren’t born into it?

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We’re back! Following a short unintentional break, the hosts, Yasmin & Jo are finally back this week to wrap up 2021. Find out where they’ve been, how their 2021 was, some inside scoop on season two and more! Also, tune in for a pretty huge announcement that you don’t want to miss... 

• Where we’ve been/Yasmin’s mini rant
• 2021 recap
• Illegal Christmas parties
• Our useless government
• We need to protest more
• Season two recap
• Announcement 📣

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Deciding whether or not you want to go to university can be a very difficult decision. Is it even worth it? Will I find a job in my field by the end of it? Am I too old to go to university? Making the decision to go is more than just getting a degree at the end of it, and this week, Yasmin & Jo discuss their university journeys and how it can be a life-changing experience. 

• The pressure to go to university
• Was my degree worth it?
• Is university too expensive?
• UK education system is trash
• Studying abroad
• What would we change if we redid our university experience?
• Advice to those thinking of going to university

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Due to technology, younger people are suffering from an absence of emotion. But can we soley blame technology for our lack of human connection? Join Yasmin & Jo this week as they discuss the desensitisation of our generation along with the effects of increased media access. 

• Astroworld
• The normalisation of tragedies and violence
• The struggles of being an empath
• Lack of human connection
• Who’s to blame for the desensitisation of our generation?
• Violence in entertainment
• Is technology enabling our desensitisation?

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Entitled. Narcissistic. Overly confident. Fact or fiction of millennials? Join Yasmin & Jo this week as they discuss the journey to self-confidence and how the relationship we have with ourselves, and our thoughts, impact our self-image.

• How do we define confidence?
• Faking it until you really make it
• Imposter syndrome
• Post-grad life
• How does social media affect our confidence?
• Pressure from parents
• Regaining your confidence
• Leaving your comfort zone

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With the women of our generation drawing a harsher line when it comes to sexual harassment, our zero tolerance has not only raised awareness but has also given a voice to the voiceless. In this week’s episode, Yasmin & Jo share their views on this topic, along with their thoughts on the generational differences when it comes to sexual harassment. 

• Fear of men
• Victim blaming
• Men should hold other men accountable
• Are Ubers really safe?
• Me Too movement
• Inappropriate family members
• Carnival
• Advice to other women

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Do millennials really hate working or do we hate feeling like a slave to the system? In actuality, we simply believe in challenging the traditional notion of work, and in this week’s episode, the two hosts share the values of adapting to the times and the joys of running towards things that truly gratify us, rather than just a paycheck.

• Should your job align with your personal values and passion(s)?
• Our childhood dream jobs
• What does a perfect life look like to you?
• Work-life balance
• Employers catering to their employees' needs
• Setting boundaries at work
• Would you turn your hobby into a full-time job?

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One thing we can all agree on is how trash 2020 was. However, there were a few blessings in disguise and huge lessons picked up along the way. Back with Kevin & Gazan, the hosts and their two guests discuss how their 2020 was and the importance of trusting your journey, despite the obstacles that may be in your way. 

• How was our 2020?
• The rise of fake news
• Clicktivism
• The pressure to always do more
• Holding ourselves accountable
• Biggest lessons learnt in 2020

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There's no better way to kick off season two in Black History Month than to discuss all things being young, black and British. With their guests, Kevin & Gazan, the hosts delve into their cultural identities and shed light on some of the issues they face as Black Brits. 

• Growing up African vs growing up Jamaican
• Getting sent back to your home country
• Do we identify as British?
• Being too westernised for our home countries
• Will our future kids still be in touch with our cultures?
• Educating non-black people on race
• We need more black people in politics
• Our favourite Black Brits

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It’s the season finale of season one! Join the hosts, Yasmin & Jo, this week as they reflect on the past season and share some insight on what to expect for season two. 

• We’re officially podcasters
• The challenges of doing a podcast
• What to expect in season two
• Season one stats
• Favourite and least favourite episodes from season one
• Dream podcast guests

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Unlike previous generations, millennials have very little tying them down. We, statistically, are more independent, travel more, change jobs more frequently and are even more likey to move across the country for a better job. Challenging the status quo, Yasmin & Jo share their thoughts and experiences on the values of relocating and being mobile. 

• Moving cities as a child
• Studying and living abroad
• Leaving your hometown
• The benefits of living in bigger cities
• Solo travelling
• Relocating after settling down
• Remote working
• Millennials and homeownership costs
• Would you take a holiday to a mystery destination?

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When it comes to the debate of whether or not academia supersedes the arts, we millennials understand the importance of creativity when it comes to engaging the mind and enabling alternate ways of thinking. This week, the hosts, Yasmin & Jo, discuss the benefits of exploring your creative side and how arts and academia can co-exist, and actually go hand in hand. 

• Academia vs arts
• Rediscovering your creativity
• Staying creative during the lockdowns
• Should there be rules to creativity?
• Dealing with creative blocks
• Yasmin’s art experience in Berlin
• Our current favourite creatives/creative work
• Supporting your creative friends

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In contrast to previous generations, millennials have made travelling a priority. In this week’s episode, Yasmin & Jo are joined by their guest, Abdi, for a discussion on all things travel. With millennials statistically spending more on travel than they do on traditional investments, the hosts and their guest discuss the importance of millennials finding their identity and purpose through adventurous, unforgettable experiences.

• Solo travelling
• Travelling with family
• Finding the right people to travel with
• Remote working
• Social media’s impact on millennials and travelling
• Dealing with culture shock
• Travelling whilst black
• Taking care of people/family back home

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In this week’s episode, Yasmin & Jo discuss finding your power as an introvert in an extroverted world. With introverts frequently misinterpreted and misunderstood, the hosts shed light on the perks of introversion that make us stand out from the crowd.

• The power of being an introvert
• Connecting with new people
• Ambiversion
• Forcing yourself to be extroverted
• Introversion at work
• Jo’s public speaking experience
• 16Personalities test
• Are introverts crippling themselves?

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What we consume on social media plays a role in how we view the world and as millennials, having grown up in the digital era, our lives have been notably impacted by the rise in social media platforms. In this week’s episode, Yasmin & Jo are joined once again by Ana to discuss how social media is, now, more than just a tool for connecting.

• Sharing personal moments on social media
• What’s your screen time?
• The Social Dilemma documentary
• Social media addiction
• The power of social media
• Clicktivism
• The business side of social media
• Creating healthier habits with social media

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Dubbed as one of the most stressed generations, millennials face a new set of circumstances other generations don’t. From dealing with extreme pressures to succeed in life early on, to feeling constantly burned out, the hosts discuss the pressures of “having it all” and how millennials are redefining success.

• Millennials being the most depressed generation
• Entrepreneurship vs 9-5
• Negotiating your salary
• What pressures do we face?
• Reorganising our priorities post-pandemic
• Are millennials redefining what it means to be successful?
• Switching to a 4-day work week

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In this week’s episode, the hosts, Yasmin & Jo, and their guest, Adj, discuss the difficulties of navigating work environments as black women. With black women constantly facing barriers to advancement and, statistically, experiencing more incidents of day-to-day discrimination at work, this episode focuses on the importance of understanding intersectionality, assimilation and cultural barriers.

Shedding light on some of the most common challenges black women face in the workplace, they cover:

• Mentorship from older black women at work
• The use of the N-word
• The struggles of being a black woman in the workplace
• Bringing traditional food into the office
• Code switching
• Can I touch your hair?
• Is it our responsibility to educate our non-black colleagues?
• Performative activism

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Your twenties could potentially be your most defining decade. And, with the millennial generation being obsessed with instant gratification, it can be an overwhelming space to navigate. Are your twenties what you expected them to be? Or are you still trying to figure out how to “adult”? Join Yasmin, Jo and their first guest, Ana, for a discussion on the realities of being in your twenties. 

• Culture shock
• Faking it ‘til you make it
• Imposter syndrome
• Setting boundaries
• The benefits of being an adult
• The pressure to succeed

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Get to know the two co-hosts, Yasmin & Jo on the first episode of The Millennial Experience as they discuss how they met, their 20 year friendship and how this long overdue podcast came to fruition!

• How the co-hosts met/how their friendship evolved over the years
• Leaving your comfort zone
• The evolution of The Millennial Experience
• The difficulties of doing a podcast
• Leaving your home city
• What is The Millennial Experience?