The Grown Up Guide Podcast

10/08/2020

“I feel like I’m taking huge steps backwards.” 😔 I’ve had so many conversations over the last week with people who moved back home after graduating from college. They were all under different circumstances, but almost everyone expressed they felt they were stepping backwards by doing so. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

It’s so easy to compare your journey to your peers who got their “dream jobs,” bought a house, and met McDreamy five seconds after graduation. Now in this pandemic economy, more people are in the former situation than ever. It can be discouraging and disappointing, but it’s not forever and it’s not unique. You are doing great. You’re going to be okay. I believe in you ❤️

30/07/2020

In the newest episode of the Grown Up Guide, we are talking about Emotional Intelligence, or EQ. Emotional Intelligence is a person’s ability to be aware of, to control, and to express their emotions and manage interpersonal relationships. I interviewed Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda, founder of Catalyst 4 Change and Generation EQ, to deep dive into how developing your EQ can change your life for the better.

In improving their emotional intelligence, people improve their relationships, their performance in school and at work, and their lives in general. Higher EQ also correlates to higher salaries, which we get into in the episode!

This episode is live NOW wherever you get your podcasts!
https://anchor.fm/grownupguide

13/07/2020

The federal deadline to file your taxes is July 15! I interviewed my friend Leslie Jefferson, CPA, for a 2-part series on filing your taxes!

In Part 1, "Life & Taxes," Leslie shares her journey to becoming a CPA, the nagging feeling that you're not where you should be in your career (news flash: you are right where you're supposed to be!), and the very basics of tax filing.

In Part 2, Leslie goes over some of the most commonly asked tax filing questions from how to lower your tax bill to what to look for in a CPA.

Both episodes are live now wherever you get your podcasts! Quick links are available at https://anchor.fm/grownupguide.

08/06/2020

I hope you are doing well and taking deep breaths and processing out loud with all the inner work happening this week. Dr. Monique Perry (Please listen to her wisdom in episode 1 of the podcast!) taught me that this is heart work, and it takes a lot of energy and reflection. As a part of my own reflection, I wrote a blog post and recorded it as a podcast episode to share my personal process of confronting my own internalizes biases, and how you can do the same. I also share some of my research on:

⭐️ Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how it illustrates the effects of oppression of the Black community

⭐️ Statistics that show where systemic racism is leading to the deaths of Black people besides police brutality, including Black maternal health, COVID-19, and long term health issues.

⭐️ Examples of implicit bias and guided questions to process the short term and long term effects of fighting the racism you find in yourself and others.

I don’t want this to detract from the Black voices sharing their stories and tools for how to actively identify and speak up against racism. If you’re not following already, I highly recommend learning from and supporting Rachel Cargle (https://www.facebook.com/rachelecargle), founder of The Great Unlearn. You can support her on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thegreatunlearn.

I have updated the links at https://www.grownupguidepodcast.com/instagram to include the donation page for the NAACP, and a link to their campaign. I explain why supporting the NAACP is an important step for me in this episode.

I know a lot of creators were pausing on sharing content last week to make space for important discussions, but I hope those discussions will continue this week, next week, next month, next quarter, and next year. This shouldn’t be a one time thing and the Grown Up Guide community will always be a place where we can talk about important topics, especially where it pertains to the success factors for all people, starting with the Black community.

Read the episode transcript: https://www.grownupguidepodcast.com/podcasts/008

Listen to the episode at: https://anchor.fm/the-grown-up-guide-podcast/episodes/Black-Lives-Matter-How-to-Confront-Your-Own-Biases-as-a-Non-Black-Person-ef4knq

18/05/2020

This episode is available now wherever you get your podcasts!

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-respect-figuring-out-post-grad-life/id1487401776?i=1000474927852

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EqM5Rg4EqJedKpB3lCowb

Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/D453mr264c5s3lm5xg3tp6bm2ou?t=Body_Respect__Figuring_Out_Post-Grad_Life-The_Grown_Up_Guide_Podcast

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-grown-up-guide-podcast-55239318/episode/body-respect-figuring-out-post-grad-62671942/

11/05/2020

Had a blast talking with Davis Conway for this episode! Davis is the Senior Sales Manager at Spiracle Media, and he is a networking and connections expert. Davis gives tactical advice to put yourself out there, be intentional with your interactions, and cope with rejection. If fear of stepping out of your comfort zone is keeping you from reaching your goals and growing, you won't want to miss this episode.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grown-up-guide-podcast/id1487401776?i=1000474227662
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UVhmVDRbAtWhh3sb8jlKo?si=1g3_CoyYSTORRw0YkfsCIw
Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Dn4udr2a6ifoa6giafz3hofb4ji?t=How_to_Put_Yourself_Out_There__Cope_with_Rejection_feat_Davis_Conway-The_Grown_Up_Guide_Podcast
iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-grown-up-guide-podcast-55239318/episode/how-to-put-yourself-out-there-62381420/

19/03/2020

I hope you’re all staying safe, positive, and productive (with a good amount of rest!) I think I may make a vision board this weekend, though if there’s anything this year has taught me it’s not to get too attached to a plan! Leave a comment with what you’re doing to stay sane during this crazy time 👇🏽 P.S. new episodes of the Grown Up Guide are coming soon!

18/02/2020

With a million diets, fads, lifestyles, and information out there, it’s nearly impossible to figure out what’s actually healthy. Stumped with the info overload about food? Illa Jones is here to help! Illa is a Registered Dietician that specializes in helping her patients gain weight following illnesses that require hospitalization and result in weight loss. In the episode “Nutrition 101,” she debunks common food myths, shares practical tips for healthy eating, and discusses cost-effective ways to eat well. Listen to the episode now wherever you get your podcasts!

iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/u4xhp3v
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/qmh4xmj
Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/snleuqx
iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/tkp96j2

25/01/2020

21/01/2020

Have you heard the good word? The Grown Up Guide Podcast is now streaming on iHeartRadio! We’re eligible for awards, y’all! (I actually don’t know if that’s true, but let me have this moment) 🙏🏽

06/01/2020

06/01/2020

Happy New Year! I'm sure you have a long list of goals you want to accomplish in 2020, but don't forget to take care of yourself while you make this year your best one yet.

In the latest episode of the Grown Up Guide Podcast, I interviewed Cori Stuart, an energy healer and transformation coach who works with individuals to balance their energy so they can feel relaxed, focused, and happy while they pursue their goals. She talks about Reiki, meditation, crystals, and more - while cracking me up the whole episode. Her energy is contagious and a great way to kick off the new year! Listen now at the links below!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/energize-your-life-holistic-approaches-to-self-care/id1487401776?i=1000461076448
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OYxgY7vtX8wloTBBLQO2V
Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Dikvsnm3aciej5p52tuj7ngfh5m?t=Energize_Your_Life_Holistic_Approaches_to_Self-Care-The_Grown_Up_Guide_Podcast

06/01/2020

Do you need a career coach in 2020? Here’s a taste of what it’s like to work with an incredible one! In this episode, I chat with Tori Stevens of Evol.you.tion about what it really takes to turn your side hustle into your main hustle, what questions to ask yourself if you’re itching for a major change in your life, and what you need to know about getting curious as we enter a brand new decade. If you’re looking for a shot of motivation before we start the new year, this is the episode for you!

Listen now at the links below!

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-you-need-a-career-coach-in-2020/id1487401776?i=1000460499455
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oMEprED7OIuF8wE7LPNSZ
Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Drrsdkuvhwxamrtatnmt3cd7u7i?t=Do_You_Need_a_Career_Coach_in_2020-The_Grown_Up_Guide_Podcast

06/01/2020

In episode #1 of the podcast, Dr. Monique Perry shares what questions she asks to help people determine their career path, the importance of trusting your gut and having a lot of faith in the journey, and how finding fulfillment outside of your career is so important. This episode is jam packed with wisdom and I’m so excited to share it with you!

Listen now at the links below!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RMeHvVCFz2CXbLF5WiEnQ
Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Duahdsgndjbp7iy4pyna3cwd3f4?t=How_to_Find_The_Right_Career_Path_for_You-The_Grown_Up_Guide_Podcast