"GROWN"

I've taken a somewhat long hiatus but I'm back and with a new Season! It's been 3 years of releasing content for you all and I'm so excited for what year four has in store for us. If you're new here, hi! my name is Daraayo Daniels, I'm a final year law undergraduate, a believer and a writer who is passionate about marketing, film, audio content and fictional novels. I love...

Trigger warning: this episode contains concepts such as death, grief, trauma, denial. Hey friends! In this episode, Dara talks about why she’s been off for so long, what losing a family member felt like, how she navigated her grief and got back on her feet and what this new season looks like for her. She hopes you understand and show her grace in this season. Enjoy! P.S. this was recorded whilst i...

In this episode of Grown, host Daraayo Daniels explores the importance of positive thinking and conversations. She reflects on the pressure to constantly achieve and discusses the need for rest and self-acceptance. Dara also shares her personal growth journey and how she is evolving as a host. Tune in for some insightful and uplifting conversation on this episode of Grown. Timestamps: [00:04:19] P...

In this episode, the host welcomes you back, again. She speaks on how the first quarter of the year was for her, understanding that it’s okay to be vulnerable and it’s okay as well to not be able to balance it all sometimes. She shared how she’s learning to take things slowly, leaning on God’s word concerning her and knowing that it would all fall in place at the right time. Most importantly, she...

In this episode, the host welcomes you back. She speaks on how the month of January was for her, stepping fully into the content creation space as well as encouraging listeners in Nigeria to vote and make good choices. Most importantly, she reminds listeners to just go ahead and make steps to achieving their goals because what better time than now? It’s a New Year, a new era, the end of a new seas...

In this episode, Dara reveals her goals for the year 2022, the status of each of them, things she’s grateful for this year, her plans to drop episodes almost everyday till Christmas and more importantly, the “GROWN” brunch she plans to host in 2023. Do check out Skinneeds on Instagram @skinneedsofficial for more information on the community Dara serves in. Follow the podcast: Instagram: @grownthep...

In this episode, Dara catches up with listeners as well as reveals what she’s been doing away from her microphone. It’s all about Finding the Balance. Enjoy and make sure to share this episode with anyone you know who just needs a word of encouragement, a good laugh and something to relate to. Socials: Podcast: @grownthepodcast Host: @thedaradaniels

This summer has been one of the best experiences of my teenage years honestly and as I leave teenagehood this year, I can truly say that I’ve done a lot of learning, unlearning and growing. In this episode, I share with you some of my adulting experiences in Lagos this summer and how they’ve impacted me. I really loved recording this and I know that I say that all the time but I mean it. I love ev...

In this episode, I get all philosophical and motivational because sometimes, it’s just what is needed. I think growth is necessary, hence the whole point of this podcast and I just can’t wait to see you all blossom into the fullness of your person. I hope you enjoy this episode as well as take down a few notes and if you like it that much or even don’t, please share it with your friends, family an...

This episode is just me being sarcastic and trying my hand at a new way of storytelling. Just know, there was a whole script. I also shared some deep truths on my life lately as well as how I managed to live the ‘soft life’ with Jesus on my side. Don’t forget to vote for the live recording on Twitter Spaces if you’re interested. I love you all and I can’t wait to meet you! Keep listening to GROWN...

I asked y’all for your faith stories and you sent them in! I’m happy you found God and I’m hopefully looking forward to an episode with people who found God outside of a Christian home. Enjoy.

Dating you is like…..? - Answer the question first. Ladies and gentlemen, She’s back! Happy International Women’s Day to all my amazing ladies out there! Keep breaking barriers and shattering boundaries! Also, we’re a year old now so let’s act like it. We’re no longer children. It’s children that they beg to listen to new episodes and share with their community. We don’t do that anymore. We’ve “GR...

Hey people! Welcome back! Again! I’m trying to stay enthusiastic because you guys have enough reason to be mad at me. I’m really sorry, life has been a lot lately. Anyway, today I delve in to the whole growing up thing, you know, the whole point of the podcast? This is most probably the last episode of Season 2 and I’m so pumped! We will be having our 1 year anniversary really soon and I cannot wa...

Hello all, Happy New Year! I’m so glad to be back after that short break but anyway, I’m here with a new episode. This one is all about getting rid of nerves and being the adults we’re growing into. We’ve left our training wheels in 2021. 2022 is our year as a community to be “GROWN”! I can’t wait for y’all to uncover what’s in store. In the meantime, enjoy these tips on starting that thing you th...

In this episode, I reflect on everything that has happened this year, both personally and the growth the podcast has experienced. I discuss my plans for Season 3 which inadvertently starts in 2022. I also talk about the giveaway I’m planning to celebrate our wins, we hit 2.5k plays guyssss! I’m super excited. Y’all can catch your favorite episodes on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast...

In this episode, I play a game of 25 rapid fire questions with one of the coolest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, “Korty”. Korty is a Video Content Creator and Filmmaker with a flare for having the best conversations. I personally call her a “Legend in the Art of Conversation”. The questions ranged from the most mundane things to stuff I really wanted to know. I know Growing Up is Hard an...

Hello World! So, I’m back in school and that’s okay I guess. To be honest, I’m just over it already and I want to go home. Anyway, I hope you’re all doing fine. Today’s episode was all about sharing my personal stories on coming into my identity as a human being and learning to love myself. I hope that you love yourself as much as I do. Jesus loves you too! Love, Dara. Follow the podcast @grownthe...

Hey guys! It's the Premiere of Season 2 and Temi and I are super excited about it. In this episode, we took your feedback once again and delved into a variety of topics we can all relate to! Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, Mood swings, Depression etc. We're all going through it, or we've gone through it at some point. We're also very excited to be adding a new segment to the show titled "Temi's Top 10...

Hey people! This episode is everything and more, trust me! One of my favorite couples and friends of mine, Moji and Gabriel, my friend Vanessa and myself delve into honest conversations on what Gender roles are to us and whether or not we think they should apply in relationships, our respective love languages and Godly dating. It was an eventful and interesting conversation so I hope you learn one...

Hey people! In this episode, I delve into everything money, how to make it, how to save it and others... I also talked about my first ever song feature and how to be joyful even in situations that are not exactly happy. Also, sneak peak; I spoke a bit of pidgin and about a giveaway coming soon so stay tuned and keep listening. Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram @grownthepodcast and fo...