Gettin' Grown

This week, Jade and Keia begin to explore the many layers of life and relationships as captured in Tayari Jones’ "An American Marriage." Meet us at the Kitchen Table and join the conversation through social media! @GettinGrownPod @JadeofAllJades @NothinButTreble Use Hashtag #GettinGrownBookClub Graduation Announcement Season continues!  Check them out 18:56-48:57 Sign up for the TeamTypi...

This week, Jade and Keia revisit the conversation on friendships; the toxic, the trying, and the teachable moments. It’s also the most wonderful time of the year. Graduation Announcement Season! Check them out 27:28-45:28 https://greatist.com/grow/friendship-breakups https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/why-dont-they-write-songs-about-this?utm_term=.yydd4DJ10#.vu0V9k3b1 Shoutout To Our Graduates! C...

This week, Jade and Keia take a little break from adulting and delve into the world of TV. Sit around the kitchen table as they play a little game of ‘where are they now?’ https://www.theroot.com/living-single-where-are-they-now-1790868452 Shoutout To My Sis: https://www.youcaring.com/currentutstudents-1017189?utm_campaign=buttonshare&utm_medium=url&utm_source=copy&utm_content=cf_cp_01...

This week, Jade and Keia welcome Dr. Lori Patton-Davis aka the Beyonce of Higher Education. Sit around the kitchen table this week as Dr. Patton-Davis drops GEMS surrounding the many hats she wears as a black woman in charge. Website: www.loripattondavis.com www.ashe.ws Shoutout To My Sis (and Brothers): ALL OF Y'ALL!!!! Everyone who came out to live show and supported. We truly appreciate YOU! No...

Gettin’ Grown Events and Catering is now live and direct! This week, Jade and Keia sit around the kitchen table to plan a lovely experience for a very special lady...and discuss a hodgepodge of various topics. Live Show Giveaway Winners: Sierra Johnson Ephraim Hill Harmony Simpkins Sakeenah Shabazz Shoutout To My Sis: Ashley Amber https://www.theluggageproject.org/ https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_...

Jade and Keia wrap up the conversation of ‘The Sisters are Alright’ by focusing on Black Women’s health, how we can preserve and protect it, and ways in which we combat the “lazy” stereotype. Articles Mentioned in Kitchen Table Talk: https://www.self.com/story/black-women-health-conditions https://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/10-screenings-all-women-should-have.aspx http://www.oprah.com/he...

Jade and Keia welcome special guest, Sonia Lewis aka The Student Loan Doctor to offer some helpful tips for clearing up student loan debt, and to share some additional gems. Website: http://www.thestudentloandoctorllc.com/services.html IG: Thestudentloandoctor Shoutout To My Sis: #Us4ThemAlliance Website: https://www.fsfproject.org/ IG: FSFProject GETTIN’ GROWN LIVE 1 ANNIVERSARY SHOW APRIL 13, 20...

Jade and Keia continue the conversation of "The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America" by Tamara Winfrey Harris by discussing Chapter 6- "Strength: Precious Mettle." The chapter deals specifically with the “strong black woman” narrative andthe various ways that the label is both affirming & inspiring and dangerous & marginalizing....

THE GETTIN GROWN BOOK CLUB (GGBC) IS LIVE! We apologize for the caps, lock, and drop but you know how we do. Jade and Keia kick off the conversation of "The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America" by Tamara Winfrey Harris by discussing Chapter 5 - " Anger: Twist and Shout." The chapter deals specifically with the "angry" Black Wom...

Navigating the social aspects of the workplace can be tricky. This week, Keia and Jade talk through helpful points of consideration for setting boundaries with coworkers. https://www.liveabout.com/pros-and-cons-of-becoming-friends-with-coworkers-1385238 Shoutout To My Sis: A Wrinkle in Time Challenge https://www.gofundme.com/awitchallenge Dandy of the DoTell Podcast IG/Twitter: @dotellpodcast Emai...

This week, Jade and Keia come down from the mountaintops to secure the honesty bag, and tell Stacy Dash why she isn’t welcome in Wakanda. Shoutout To My Sis: We Read Too by Kaya Thomas, featured on Black Girls Rock and by our Aunty Michelle Obama! App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/we-read-too/id908782619?mt=8 Website: https://www.facebook.com/WeReadTooApp/ Syreeta Gates of Stay Hungry If you’re...

No is a complete sentence. This week, Jade and Keia share some practices for cultivating your capacity to say “No” in order to manage your time, energy, and resources. Shoutout To My Sis: Geneen Taylor Taylor Made Aesthetics IG: Taylormadeaesthetics https://www.styleseat.com/m/book/v/taylormadeaesthetics?redirect_referrer=https:%2F%2Fl.instagram.com%2F Annastazia Unce Kimeera Spa www.kimeeraspa.co...

This week, Jade and Keia discuss that ole messy poly Quincy Jones being completely out of damns and the qualities to look for when seeking out a mentor. Shoutout To My Sis: Felicia Commodore Black Women College Students: A Guide to Success in Higher Education Website: www.routledge.com/9781138659497 Discount Code: FLR40 Vanessa of Rabble & Rouse Website: www.rabbleandrouse.com GETTIN’ GROWN BO...

Jade and Keia are hype for Black History Month Eternity, so to kick off BHM 2018 AND celebrate the release of the highly anticipated Black Panther movie, they discuss what superhero they would be and the specific superpowers that they would want to have to ease the plight of their people. GETTIN’ GROWN BOOK CLUB! https://www.amazon.com/Sisters-Are-Alright-Changing-Narrative/dp/1626563519 Discussio...

Jade, Keia, and special guest Latoya Danielle, keep it light this week and chat about personal style, how to define it, and how to keep your closet from throwing up on you. http://www.stylebee.ca/2016/06/11/define-your-style-in-5-simple-steps/ Shoutout To My Sis: Kenneth Worles Jr. Website: https://www.kennethworlesjr.com/ 2018 Success Planner Special Guest: Latoya Twitter & IG: @ToyaDeezWorld...

Jade and Keia have touched on the gender wage gap, but it bears repeating. This week, they put together some helpful tips (with the help of some experts) to assist the ladies with negotiating salaries. Shoutout To My Sis: Ariel Kirkland of Lovher Apothecary Website: www.lovherapothecary.com IG: Loveherapothecary Sign up for Stitcher Premium to listen to both seasons of Issa Rae’s fictional podcast...

This week, Jade and Keia candidly discuss their personal experiences with feeling left behind in life and the ways to combat that thinking. Their conversation was inspired by an article published on The Glowup for TheRoot.com entitled For Colored Girls in Their 30s and 40s Who Feel Like Life May Have Passed Them By. The piece was written by Janelle Harris. https://theglowup.theroot.com/for-colored...

Do you ever find yourself mumbling “who asked you?!” under your breath? This week Jade and Keia chat about ways to check others (and ourselves!) regarding unsolicited advice. Shoutout To My Sis: SHEILA FROM CRENSHAW Sign up for Stitcher Premium to listen to both seasons of Issa Rae’s fictional podcast, FRUIT! Visit stitcherpremium.com/FRUIT and enter code GROWN30 for 30% off! Sign up for FORMBeaut...

Everything these days is #Goals. This week, Jade & Keia break down some classic yet helpful tools for taking steps to actually create, reach, and realize our goals for 2018. Shoutout To My Sis: Tendress and Sage https://tendresseandsage.com/ S.M.A.R.T Goals Guidelines http://www.hr.virginia.edu/uploads/documents/media/Writing_SMART_Goals.pdf Don't forget to cast your vote for our first pick fo...

​ISSA HOLIDAY SEASON! And for many, that means extended time off work. Jade and Keia keep the conversation light this week by discussing their favorite things to do on a holiday break. Also, thank you to everyone who rocked with us in 2017! HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! Shoutout To My Sis: FahariNaturals https://www.faharinaturals.com/ Don't forget to cast your vote for our first pick f...

Remember floppy discs?! CD-Ram?! Dial-Up Internet?! Tv Guides?! Jade and Keia do. Listen this week as we travel back in time a couple decades and reminisce about childhood memories that kids today will never know or understand. Shoutout To My Sis: Cocoa's Cupcakes ordercocoacakes@gmail.com www.cocoascupcakes.com IG: Cocoa_cupcakes Sign up for Stitcher Premium to listen to both seasons of Issa Rae’...

This week Jade and Keia delve into why it’s never ever too late to change your personal narrative and offer a few helpful steps for making that change. Shoutout to Necole Kane and xoNecole.com for the feature and the inspiration. Shoutout To My Sis: Nikki The Zen Fair LUXURY for the mind + body + space. www.zeninajar.com IG: zeninajar Sign up for FORMBeauty- Visit formbeauty.com/gettingrown to get...

Jade and Keia discuss beauty standards, what makeup means to them, and why it’s important to quietly fix your friends weave. Shoutout To My Sis: Clean Glow Shea Butter cleanglowsheabutter.com IG: cleanglowsheabutter Skin Fix Cosmetics skinfixcosmetics.com IG: skinfixcosmetics Shoutout to Our Make up Friends!!! HOUSTON! Hit up Canvas Makeup Artistry during the holiday season for all of your holiday...

Jade and Keia unwrap (lol) the concept of meaningful gift giving, some of the best and worst gifts ever received, and some fun ideas to inspire your you as you prepare this holiday season. Pray for Libya. Ms. Cyntoia Brown #410593 Tennessee Prison for Women Unit 1 West, D-49 3881 Stewarts Lane Nashville, TN 37218 Shoutout To My Sis: The Fourtress www.thefourtress.com/projectqueenv IG: thefourtress...

Jade and Keia welcome Getting Grown’s first in-studio guest, Joi Marie McKenzie, author of “The Engagement Game: Why I Said I Don’t to Marriage and I Do to Me”. Joi, Jade, and Keia unpack the concept singleness and discuss our respective experiences of that phase of life and development. Pick up Joi’s Book TODAY: https://www.amazon.com/Engagement-Game-Said-Dont-Marriage/dp/1455594482 Shoutout To M...