Gettin' Grown

Jade and Keia are keeping it light and fun this week with their brother Dustin. Join them at the kitchen table as they get into some good TV talk. Shout out: Michael Che https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/michael-che-pays-rent-for-160-nyc-residents-in-honor-of-1842899148 Now’s the time to get the latest and greatest from Raycon. Get 15% off your wireless earbuds at BuyRaycon.com/GROWN. https://getti...

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table as they welcome mother, wife, actress, writer, director, and Black girl Reagan Gomez. If parenthood (n.) is the state of being a parent and the responsibilities involved than "Friendhood" (n)is the state of being a friend and responsibilities thereunto. Tune in as the ladies discuss shifting dynamics in adult friendships and creating and maintainin...

Jade and Keia welcome New York Times best seller, Michael Arceneaux to the kitchen table to discuss his hilarious, thought provoking, witty, and very black new book, ‘I Don’t Want to Die Poor’ Shout out: Michael Arceneaux Website: https://www.michael-arceneaux.com IG: @youngsinick https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1982129301?ie=UTF8&tag=jadeofalljade-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creat...

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table (or couch, or chair, or wherever you are in the crib) for a Black Women Self Care mash-up discussion of some of the ways they are keeping their joy In times of distress. https://www.heatheranneworld.com/post/homeschooling-is-not-the-same-as-crisis-schooling-advice-during-coronavirus-covid-19-shut-downs Shout Out: All the healthcare providers, first responder...

Who the hell wants to talk about adulting in the middle of a pandemic? This is adulting going right upside all of our heads. Join Jade and Keia as they keep it light this week in the effort to keep our minds off the non-stop flooding of news. Shout Out: IG: @needleandthebelle http://theneedleandthebelle.com IG: @kinderinthecity Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters...

Check out The Suga, a new podcast from Stitcher! Actress, model and producer Tika Sumpter and award-winning digital business leader Thai Randolph are teaming together to create a space for modern moms of color. A celebration of sisterhood and motherhood, The Suga is a safe space where moms, moms-to-be, and those undecided can laugh, learn and love on each other as they navigate life. Listen now in...

I know we’re all exhausted. Sick and TAHD of the Tender Roni, however, Jade and Keia are back to have a necessary conversation about social distancing, and how and why it can save a life. Shout Out: Charles Gee https://incontext.education.utexas.edu/black-hair-unedited-and-unbothered/ References for Social Distancing https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-what-does-social-d...

Jade and Keia aim to ease our worry by arming us with information and a little discussion of the things that we can all do to keep ourselves as healthy and sane as possible in the face of COVID-19, also known as the Carona Virus. Shout Out: https://theybf.com/2020/03/07/the-3-black-women-leaders-disrupting-the-boys-club-of-fortune-500-ceos-ivy-league-schools https://www.food.com/recipe/natures-pen...

This week Jade and Keia discuss Season 1 of the Netflix series ‘Love Is Blind.’ Join the ladies at the kitchen table as they dive into the topics of love & relationships, marriage according to millennials, and red flags, and the general mess (and success) of the latest big hit in the world of reality TV. Shout Out: https://rayoandhoney.com/ IG: @rayoandhoney Upstart is the lending platform tha...

Join Jade and Keia as they dive into a mail bag episode and respond to a few honesty box questions. Continue to send your honesty box questions to gettingrownpodcast@gmail.com, and please take part in our new and improved black woman self-care by sending your black woman (or man or non-binary) self-care via email. Shout Out: A huge thank you to the Team Typing Fast sponsors/vendors! Zen In a Jar h...

Adulting is the worst hood we’ve ever lived in, but it can be fun from time to time. Join Jade and Keia as they keep it light this week and play a game of Song Association, inspired by Terrell Grice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv4H_ziaAG4 Shout Out: https://alottalocs.com/ http://www.lulu.com/shop/http://www.lulu.com/shop/kathy-h-english/intro-to-starter-locs-a-beginners-guide/ebook/product-2...

Social media is just one of several platforms and tools that millennials use to call attention to and discuss issues, current events, and ideologies, cultural norms, practices, behaviors, etc. that are outdated, ineffective, toxic, problematic, unjust, etc. Join Jade and Keia for a discussion on accountability in the age of social media and our capacity for productive conversations that move us fo...

What does joy feel like to you? Is it awakened by a smell or sound? Gather around the kitchen table this week with Jade and Keia, as they explore the feeling of joy. Ted Talk Reference Where Joy Hides and How to Find It- Ingrid Fetell Lee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_u2WFTfbcg Shout out to my sis: Marsha P. Johnson https://www.theroot.com/east-river-state-park-in-brooklyn-to-be-renamed-after-...

This week Jade and Keia read love letters that they’ve written to themselves (as discussed last week). They invite you to join them in starting the practice of writing a letter to express self-love and accountability throughout 2020. https://www.xonecole.com/heres-why-you-should-write-yourself-a-love-letter/?rebelltitem=5#rebelltitem5 Shout out to my sis: IG: @HeyyHealer https://www. HeyyHealer.co...

Jade and Keia present the prequel to next week's kitchen table talk which will feature love letters to themselves. Love letters will frame goal and intention setting and will contribute to accountability work for 2020. Write a love letter to yourself and be ready to chat around the kitchen table next week. https://www.xonecole.com/heres-why-you-should-write-yourself-a-love-letter/?rebelltitem=5#re...

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for a discussion of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and breaking family tradition. Shout out to my sis: Our Brothers and Sisters in Puerto Rico need our help. With the recent earthquakes, many have lost their home. Donate to La Clinica de Comida, who provides FREE hot community meals, local produce, water filtration systems, etc. https://www.gofundme.com/f/la-c...

In light of current events, Jade and Keia discuss precautions and things to consider in the case of a possible emergency. We're not here to scare you, just practicing real adulting by staying ready so don't have to get ready. Shout out to my sis: For the month of January, Melissa is offering 20% off all headshot sessions Melissa Alexander of Phyllis Iller IG: Phyllis.iller www. PhyllisIller.com Li...

Jade and Keia sit at the kitchen table for the final episode of the decade to curate their perfect holiday. Shout out to my sis: Baby Bangz Natural Hair Salon (New Orleans, LA) IG: @CurlKilla BabyBangz.com Candice O CandiceOBeauty.com PrettyIntentional.com IG: candiceobeauty Taylor Infused, LLC https://taylorinfused.com/ Y’all asked for this damn merch, so get yours today! Visit http://ShopGettinG...

Sometimes you've got to curate your peace. Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week, as they continue a conversation from the San Francisco live show on their personal coping mechanisms during the scam that is the holiday season. Shout out to my sis: Tamika Sherrod IG: @SqueakECleanllc Facebook: SqueakE Clean LLC Mention Gettin Grown, and receive $15 off! Gettin’ Grown is going on the roa...

This week Jade and Keia discuss words and expressions that have been overused and misused. Join us at the kitchen table for a talk about things conversations on the internet that we've grown TIRED of.... featuring submissions from the listeners. Shout out to my sis: IG: @comedyatheknit https://www.ticketweb.com/event/comedy-at-the-knitting-factory-knitting-factory-brooklyn-tickets/9953155 Gettin’...

Jade and Keia keep it light this week with more conversation around Thanksgiving etiquette, holiday horror stories, and disgusting dinner recipes. This time with input from the listeners! Gettin’ Grown is going on the road with the Friendzone! Get your tickets now! Dallas- Saturday, October 26th San Francisco- Saturday, December 7th Atlanta- Saturday, December 14th (SOLD OUT!) https://www.eventbri...

Jade and Keia keep it light this week with some conversation around Thanksgiving etiquette. What dishes NOT to bring, and how many to-go plates are too many? Shout out to my Sis: https://www.beadsbywoo.com/ IG: @beadsbywoo Gettin’ Grown is going on the road with the Friendzone! Get your tickets now! Dallas- Saturday, October 26th San Francisco- Saturday, December 7th Atlanta- Saturday, December 14...

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they discuss societal constructs and pressures that preempt women of color from realizing real rest and relaxation and the ways they want to be more intentional about self-care. https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a29564338/rachel-cargle-women-who-dare/ https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/about/ Shout out to my Sis: http://www.pontie...

Jade and Keia revisit the conversation on mentorship, sharing tips from friend to the show Tiffany, The Budgetnista. Join them as they unpack what mentorship really means and how to attract and extend the help and support that we all need to push our work forward. Shout out to my Sis/Bro: Thank you for the GGB’s who wrote in, and every single GGB listener. We got nothin’ but love for ya. Gettin’ G...

If you had the opportunity to give a Ted Talk, what would it be about and why? Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they answer and discuss these very questions. Shout out to my Sis: Toynia Edmond https://safespacepropertymanagement.com/ toynia.edmond@safespacepropertymanagement.com Supporting Megan Marie https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-second-act-megans-cancer-treatment-fund?pc=ot_...