Millennial: Recent Episodes
Megan Tan & Radiotopia
A podcast series about maneuvering your 20s, captured in real time. Millennial is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm.
In this episode of Dear Millennial, Megan Tan speaks with Maria, a former CBS employee who wrote to Megan ten years ago about taking a leap of faith in her career by quitting her salaried job to pursue her passion.
Together, they discuss how Maria went from creating a DIY podcast on a shoestring budget to landing a full-time job, where she now leads a team. Along the way, Maria talks about the financial and emotional challenges of being a millennial, especially in a world that constantly pushes you to “do more” and “be more.”
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In this episode, Megan is joined by her mom, Susan Tan, as they tackle a letter from a listener grappling with the emotional weight of living far from family.
Amor, a millennial who moved from Los Angeles to New York City, shares her struggles with the guilt and the challenges of maintaining close family ties while pursuing her dreams. Discover insights on how to grow independently and maintain a long distance relationship with family.
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In June 2023, the unexpected became a harsh reality for Megan and her fiancé, Erick, when they both received layoff notices during a virtual meeting, 10 months after buying their first house and moving Megan’s father in to live with them.
Join us on this episode of Dear Millennial, where we dive deep into the emotional landscape of job loss and the journey to reclaiming your value.
Listen as Megan sits down with Amber, a filmmaker, storyteller, and creative director, who encourages Megan to create value out of this moment.
Millennial is an independent production. To support the show subscribe to our Pateron! Just go to: http://Patreon.com/DearMillennial.
If you have a question you want to submit, email Megan at hey@millennialpodcast.org or call +1 (442) 444-0756 and leave a voicemail.
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In this episode, Megan explores the emotional journey of saying goodbye to her childhood home, unlocking family memories and healing along the way. Joined by Cari, whose family once owned the house Megan currently lives in, they reflect on the significance of spaces and the physical doors that connect us to our past. Dive into this rebroadcasted episode as it discuss family legacies, childhood memories, and the profound impact of parting ways with a home that shaped us.
If you had to give up your childhood home and have an experience to share, email me at hey@millennialpodcast.org or call (442) 444-0756 and leave a voicemail.
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Megan is back behind the mic with a brand new podcast Snooze by LAist Studios. She’s still tackling life and dreaming big. So big, that she’s made a podcast dedicated to helping others achieve their goals and dreams. How millennial.
On today’s episode, something we’ve never done before: a round table. How do you define yourself as an individual while also defining yourself as part of a couple?
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to making decisions. I sit down with Chuck, my boyfriend’s father and a 70-year old swift decision maker, to understand how he approaches big decisions.
To celebrate Pride month, we’re replaying an episode about two young women, a 10-year relationship, and 4,500 miles between them.
What happens when a judge brands you “unrehabilitatable” at age 28?
This month, each of the Radiotopia shows is interpreting the theme Doing Time, to welcome the new member of the collective, Ear Hustle. Visit http://radiotopia.fm to hear all the Doing Time episodes, and to subscribe to Ear Hustle – you’ll hear a preview of it at the end of this episode.
I love Maine, but sometimes I feel isolated here. Could my creative problems be solved if I moved to New York City?
What happens when you become a single mother by choice? We’re featuring an episode from Not By Accident.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the endless stream of bad news on social media. But what happens when you stop scrolling and take action?
When you start to see the world in only two colors — red and blue — how do you burst your own bubble?
My parents have lived in the same house for over 40 years. It’s where we all grew up. But when they want to sell it, we say goodbye to more than just the house.
Taxes can be scary and confusing. Maybe it’s because all of that paperwork forces us to take responsibility for our choices. But what happens when the IRS sees you differently than you see yourself?
Is it possible that a country’s policies can change the way people see themselves? How much of your identity is you — and how much of it is your country?
Can a woman have it all? It’s an age-old question. But in Cuba, a country caught between a machismo culture and some of the most progressive policies in the world, the answer isn’t easy.
“ Pies Secos, Pies Mojados” or “Wet Foot, Dry Foot.” In the U.S., it’s the nickname of a piece of legislation, but in Cuba, it’s been the key to a dream. To what lengths will Cubans go to make that dream a reality?
I’ve always romanticized Cuba as a mysterious forbidden island. But when I go there to visit a friend, I learn growing up on the island is far more complicated than anything I could have expected. This is the first episode of a four-part series on Cuba.
After a year of making Millennial full-time, my editor Devon and I sit down together to reflect on what’s happened and make a plan for next year. But how do you set goals when you don’t know exactly what you want?
Holidays are stressful, especially in an election year. But things get more complicated when you’re bringing someone home with you and even more stressful when you’re the person they’re bringing home. How do you successfully maneuver your significant other’s family? Make it into a game.
It’s scary to make long-term commitments, but living year-to-year isn’t always comfortable. For the first time, I’m starting to consider the 30-year-plan.
The plan is to grow up and chase after your dreams, but what if getting closer to your goals means moving farther from your family?
Even after you break up with someone, they’ll always be part of you. We’re featuring an episode on jealousy from The Heart.
I’ve always heard you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they might not live up to your expectations. But is there something to be gained from getting real?
Time capsules come in many forms. When you stumble upon one, you never know what part of your former self you’ll remember.
I thought hiring Millennial’s first apprentice would be easy but I quickly realize judging people based on so little information is daunting. How do you decide who’s the right match for you?
I always thought I knew where I stood when it came to unpaid internships until I found myself with two unpaid interns of my own.
When you sprint toward your career for years and you finally get there, how do you prevent yourself from burning out? How do you pace yourself?
It’s summer and I want to go outside. So I shut down my computer and go off on an expedition to understand an unknown world unfolding right under my nose — The Poké-world.
When you move back home with your parents it’s hard to feel like you’re growing up. But what really makes you an adult? And what if parenting an adult child is just as confusing as being your 20s?
After college, I thought everyone was on equal footing. But that’s not always the case. How do you come to terms with your own financial status when your close friends are living lives you can’t afford?
Look around the Internet and you’ll see people sharing intimate thoughts and bearing their souls — including me. Why do we feel more comfortable publishing the secrets of our lives online — but keep them from the people who are closest to us?
It’s always been my dream to play with the pros. Now, after months of practicing it all comes down to one game and one decision.
How do you turn a passion project into a business?
After I quit my job, I have to find out.
The only problem is, I don’t know anything about running a business.
For months, I’ve lived a double life and suffered the consequences.
Now, I’m forced to reevaluate what life I want to live.
Spending most of my savings makes me anxious but when my car dies I don’t have a choice. Luckily, my boyfriend’s father Chuck comes to my rescue and guides me through the world of used cars. Our mission: to find a cheap car that’s not a dud.
What happens when an Asian-American millennial decides to run for mayor in one of the whitest states in America? Politics gets ugly.
After 10 years, two people living 4,500 miles apart have to decide how and when they will physically live in the same place.
After four years of being in a relationship, my boyfriend and I have never talked about marriage. But after sitting down with my family, all of that changes.
When things aren’t working out the way you had expected,
it’s tempting to jump on an airplane or a boat and leave everything behind. I know a lot of people who have done it, including myself.
What’s it like to document your life and make it into a story?
It’s weird, for sure. In this bonus episode, I explain the out-of-body experience I have, my thoughts on vulnerability, and the production process behind putting this show together.
In the season finale find out what happens when you are forced to choose between a 9-to-5 job and being your own boss.
After an intense interview for a fellowship in Washington D.C. my future hinges on if I receive an email or a phone call — if I am accepted or rejected.
Job interviews are stressful, especially when it’s for the position of your dreams and you’re competing against nine other people. But is it worth it to become something you’re not and to play the game so someone will hire you?
The big question is always, “How do you convince people to pay you to do what you love?” But what happens when the dream starts to come true and you’re not ready for it?
After months of submitting job applications with no luck, I find myself doing something unexpected — traveling to New York City, sitting in front of important people, and asking them for a job.
What happens when your significant other’s career takes off and you’re left behind? Tough conversations take place.
Why do we become our worst enemies when it comes to pursuing the things we actually want? I’ve been there. This is the origin story of making Millennial and the nitty gritty mess that led to the first episode.
Following your dreams is not always glamorous, especially when you could get stuck in “transition.”
Decisions. How do you know which ones will lead you to become the person you want to be in the future? And which ones may screw everything up?