Grown Up

In a three-part short series I will be interviewing the industries most quietly impactful individuals who have paved a way and showed an example for people like me. Right here on the podcast you will get inside of their minds to hear their perspective on the world. Joining me on the first part of the series is legendary broadcaster Bad Boy Billy Sly. We discussed where his drive to pursue his drea...

Get ready to catch another wave with the Naturally on a Wave spotlight artist for this month Kiran the Nomad! I caught up with him while he's in Houston currently working on new music and new opportunities. We talked about the many titles he holds including: artist, poet and author, How his 5 year music journey got started, and What keeps him motivated to continue doing what he loves despite expec...

Grown Up family have no fear I believe I've found the Advil or Tylenol, whichever you prefer, for your travel headaches! Joining the podcast is Founder of Sav Exposure Arjean Hayes. On today's episode we talked about how Arjean got Sav Exposure started, why you should book your next travel with him, and of course we celebrate all his accomplishments on his independent journey. Check out the websit...

Welcome to the 119th episode!!! The hard work and sleepless nights are absolutely not in vain and today's episode proves it. Joining the podcast is Lea Rummel who is a local Stockton-based literature blogger, or sometimes referred to as a bookstagrammer, who is thriving it in her lane. We talked about why she started blogging in the first place, how she has pushed through challenges by allowing he...

This month's N.O.W spotlight Artist is.......06 Saab! He joined me all the way from New Jersey to catch a vibe with me to get to know the man behind the beat. We talked about what got him started rapping, what kinds of struggles he's had to face in his journey, AND he reveals his other hidden talents (P.S. If you catch it email me It's Saab!) Don't forget we highlight a N.O.W artist monthly so if...

This year Grown Up is more diverse than ever with more guests, more perspectives, and more real talks. On this episode I am joined by Professor Shyheim Williams who is a young Black educator making a difference in his students lives every day. We had an amazing conversation about the importance of Black history, Black representation in fields like his, and we celebrated his accomplishments that gi...

We are at the end of the year once again and although I am scrambling to prepare for the new year, I am thankful for all of the blessings along the way. On this short episode I wrap up my year that was full of lessons, mistakes, depression, and many other negative obstacles put in my way to see me fail. Then I give a shoutout to all of the N.O.W spotlight artist for 2022! Make sure to check out th...

Thank you Grown Up family for the fantastic year we have had! I want to end it off on a positive note celebrating independence. Technically she should be apart of the N.O.W segment because she is definitely making waves in her lane. On today's episode I invited the incredible Anna DeShawn to join me so I can celebrate her for the incredible work she does. We talked about how her broadcasting journ...

On today's episode I talk about the transitional period I have been recently experiencing that is making this journey well worth the ride. I talked about how I have been managing my plate, why I am excited to continue the work I have been doing so far, and what keeps me motivated to continue doing the work on myself that has been helping me understand the path I'm meant to be on. Thank you Grown U...

Welcome back to another Naturally on a Wave interview and zooming in from Florida is the spotlight artist for October RONF Deezle. He's got an old school rap style with new school poetic lyrics that take your mind on a journey when you hear his rawness through the mic. Sit back and listen to us chat it up about how he discovered his love for rap, what inspires his independent journey, and he even...

In today’s episode, I talk about how time management has been the central focus in my life helping me to create openness and understanding. Make sure to stay to the end to catch the wave of the N.O.W spotlight artist R.O.N.F Deezle! Don’t forget to click the links to stream his music, Follow him, and Share his content to support the independent movement!!! Try Alitu: The Podcast Maker  7 Day...

After a much needed month long "semi-break", I've finally regrouped and jumping back on the horse once again. On today's episode I give an update on what changes have been happening in my life from starting a new job to hitting my one year mark on T-shots. I talked about the steps I'm taking to continue my podcasting journey, what have I done to manage my time better, and how these things can tie...

After a well needed break to get some things in order I am back to give you that good old Grown Up talk you been missing. Joining me on the show today is Life Coach Esther Murray, who talked about her independent journey she discovered through looking to her inner self and beginning the process of manifesting a new career in her life. We talk about her story from where she started in Tobago with h...

Grown Up family we did it again back with another artist interview. We been celebrating her music all month long and at the very last day she made some time to shine a light on herself before we close the month. On today's episode we are shining the spotlight on N.O.W artist GXDDESS INDRA straight out of the Bronx. We talked about her how her journey got started, what keeps her focused on her goal...

On today's episode, I have been in a strange mood that I can't explain and that's where you all come in. I start my therapy session with you all by talking about what this strange state has been feeling like and the changes I have been making as a result of this. I also discuss the ups and downs of my transition and how it has been effecting me, the struggles I've been having with finding energy t...

On today's episode I bare my soul once again and get to the core of myself. Lately I have been on a deep internal healing process that is just getting started and as the episode unfolds I will take you on a ride with me. I explore why I feel the need to understand internal healing, what lead me to the lightbulb that went off in my head, and how I am challenging myself and you (listeners) at home t...

What's up Grown Up family! On today's episode I share some pretty big news with you I recently received and I take you back on my journey to how to even came this far. I finally get in depth about what my process has been like transitioning, I explain how many steps I've taken in my journey, and how this experience has made me feel now that I am being myself while working on not giving much though...

Welcome back Grown up family or should I said I'm happy to be back to update you all on what has been going on since I felt I needed to take a break from the podcast. Although it wasn't ideal ultimately I had to take a break in order to refocus myself on this journey I'm on. On today's episode I give you an update on what I was getting into on this break, when did I know it was time for me to take...

On today's episode I'm spreading love and positive vibes opposite from the unfortunate tragedies that have been happening around the world. I talk about how tending to our mental health is a key step to our ability to show love and why it's important to love each other, embrace different, and live that message every day. I realize I am only one voice in a sea of many however if we all take one ste...

On today's episode I give you another update after last episodes tough reality of facing the hardships of adulting but now I'm back...... once again! I talk about what positive blessings that have happened, how I've been trying to grow throughout these changes, and I give up some big news about the podcast that I couldn't wait to tell you all!! Make sure to stay to the end for the Naturally on a W...

It's a new month for a fresh start! I have been experiencing some tough times these past couple months and what better way to figure them out than discussing them here on the podcast. On today's episode I talk about some adult hardships that aren't really talked about much because we fall in pits where we would rather not talk about our downfalls in life and only discuss when everything is all goo...

Welcome back to the N.O.W interview segment where you get an insight to the spotlight artist for the month. This month I'm shinning the spotlight on an artist that was featured on this segment last year and came back to introduce some new music. He zoomed in all the way from Nigeria to talk about his independent musical journey. We discussed where he started his love for songwriting, what are his...

On this week's episode I am joined by my guest Willie to shed a new perspective about how it is living in the world today as a millennial. We had a dope conversation about life and how much our perception has changed from "the good old days" aka the kid years. We talked about how he has managed his adulthood with the day by day method, what role social media plays in his life since he has chosen t...

On today's episode I talk about the ups and downs of my adulthood and how it has gotten me to where I am today. I discuss the lessons and mistakes I'm taking my time to learn about, how wrong I was about knowing everything, and what steps I am taking to redirect and take charge of my new path in life. If you have a topic you want me to discuss feel free to get in touch with me and share your thoug...

As I am working my way back into my creative zone I started thinking about things in this world that have negative stigmas but should not. On today's episode I discuss the word provider which I believe posses a negative stigma to it due to the pressures of society. I talk about why I believe the word provider comes with a negative stigma, how it has become another category to put people in, and ho...