Sincerely, Jada

SEASON 2 FINALE! To close things off, Jada has an honest and fun conversation with her mom, Janet. Nothing is off limits including who the favourite child is and how Jada's decision to move out put a dent in their relationship. We also discuss what she wishes she knew when she was in her 20s plus her thoughts on some of the issues young adults are facing today. Follow the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www....

We've all been guilty of distracting ourselves from our feelings instead of facing them. Adriana Aquina joins Jada for a conversation about mental health and healthy ways to process emotions instead of simply saying "it is what it is." We discuss her mental health and wellness business plus what she wishes she knew before facing postpartum depression in her early 20s. Get in touch with Adriana: We...

This episode marks 1 year of the podcast! Thank you to everyone who has been supporting! Today Jada is joined by special guest, Imani, for a girl talk. We talk all things friendship from moving to a new city and rebuilding community to meeting each other on a dating app, for friends. Follow the podcast: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/⁠⁠ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod M...

Would you consider yourself the giver in your friendships/ relationships? If so, this episode is for you. This episode explores how being the giver in friendships can really just be a way of trying to prove your worth to others instead of something that comes naturally. Jada reflects on how poor boundaries and people pleasing have shaped her interpersonal relationships. Follow the podcast: ⁠ https...

In this episode, Sarah, host of The Simply Self Love Podcast, opens up about how she became consumed with social media and health/wellness. We discuss the pressure of unrealistic beauty standards and the need to preserve our individuality in a society that is so focused on aesthetics. Listen to Sarah's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarah-kaitlin Instagram: https://instagram.com/...

We were long overdue for a solo episode! In today's episode, Jada gives an important life update she's been itching to share and opens up about feeling a strong push to trust God instead of constantly needing to know what’s next. Follow the podcast: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/⁠ Linktree: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod⁠ Main Themes: self-reflection feeling stuck having faith...

Jada is joined by Aisha Jenkins, host of the Start to Finish Motherhood podcast. Aisha is a single mother (by choice). Aisha shares some things she wished she knew in her early 20s. She opens up about her experience being married young and realizing her partner did not not share her goals when it came to having a child. She takes us through the process of seeking fertility treatment and some barri...

From navigating the workforce to the bills that never seem to stop, adulting is far from easy! For this episode, Jada, decided to call in a professional. Olivia Haltman, Accredited Integrative Counsellor and transformational coach, joins us from the United Kingdom to discuss her own experience with mental health challenges during her 20s. She shares some tips she uses with her clients for those wh...

Shay Myers started her platform, Finance for the Culture, as a way to make financial literacy more approachable for people in her community who are struggling to gain better control over their money. In this episode, Shay gives us the real so we can stop avoiding our financial struggles especially as the cost of living rises. We discuss some bad habits that are keeping many of us from reaching our...

Welcome to Sincerely, Jada Podcast, where we have self reflective conversations about transitioning into adulthood, navigating conflicts, career changes and learning to embrace being vulnerable! Follow the podcast: https://linktr.ee/sincerelyjadapod

Jada is joined by her close friend, Tajay, for an open conversation about tough love and whether it is helpful or harmful. Tajay shares some stories from his strict upbringing and we discuss how our childhood experiences have shaped the way we show up in our interpersonal relationships, including the way we express our emotions. Tajay's social media: https://instagram.com/tj.s.williams?igshid=MzRl...

As we've all come to learn, being an adult is a never ending journey of learning, unlearning and accepting hard truths. From learning how to build an intentional community to coping with pain and loss, in this episode, Jada takes us through some of the most harsh but eye-opening lessons she's learned so far. Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/ Linktree: https://linktr.e...

This episode is all about self-reflection. Jada discusses how avoiding uncomfortable feelings can lead us to project in our interpersonal relationships. She shares how she realized she was projecting her own insecurities onto others plus some tips that may encourage listeners to break this habit in their own lives. Article About Projection:  https://www.healthline.com/health/projection-psychology...

Welcome to Season 2! To kick off a new season of the podcast, Jada is joined by Tokoni to discuss their recent relationship milestone and tell a few stories about their most pointless arguments. They discuss the results of the Enneagram Personality Test they took to find out their personality type and how it impacts their compatibility. If you're interested in taking the personality test, visit: ⁠...

This episode marks the end of Season 1! Jada reflects on what's next for the podcast and answers some questions ranging from her favourite music artist to her opinion on cohabitation before marriage. Keep up with the podcast:  www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/75ocxs2lfpxk73nly6b6ny3hz?si=9wv_xwX7RjmNYkaS3z9Paw Main Themes: music travel self discovery

Podcast host and CEO, Megan Alexandria Molix, joins Jada for a candid conversation on how the dating world changes after your 20s. Finally, we discuss the drop in marriage rates and what this means for us as black women. Keep up with Megan by visiting: https://bit.ly/m/MeganAlexandriaSocial Business Links: https://linktr.ee/themeganalexandria Link to Article Regarding Millennials and Marriage: htt...

Jana Cole joins us from the San Francisco Bay Area to share some tips on how to build trust in our interpersonal relationships so we can approach difficult conversations with honesty, kindness and confidence.  Keep up with Jana: www. TheUniverseIsMusical.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/ Main Themes: communication pouring into your interpersonal relat...

Actor and founder of As You Are Mindfulness, Jeanne Lauren Smith, joins us today to share how creative expression combined with practicing meditation has helped her deal with difficult emotions such as anger and confusion. In this episode, Jeanne opens up about her experiences being in a toxic relationship to give others tips on how to end cycles of abuse in their relationships by reconnecting wit...

Have you ever had a strong feeling about a situation or person that came about suddenly and could not be explained or easily ignored? Today, we discuss the difficulties of understanding the difference between intuition and a feeling that may be caused by overthinking.  Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/ Main Themes: gut feelings discernment tips to prevent overthinking

Isaiah joins Jada to give us his unfiltered opinion on toxic masculinity, relationship icks, Valentine's Day and everything in between over cocktails. They also share their opinions on a few Reddit scenarios. Follow the podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/ Main Themes: love languages vulnerability in friendships dynamics in male friendships red flags

Whether you are the first born, last born or even an only child, you have likely faced comparisons with your siblings, cousins or maybe even an overachieving friend. Jada is joined by one of her sisters, Tashna, to explore the complexities of their relationship as children and adults who have always been perceived as polar opposites. This conversation also includes tips on how to avoid internalizi...

Certified success coach, yoga instructor and founder of Lighthaus Coaching, Samantha Khan joins us to share the common signs that you may be lacking self worth. She also breaks down the steps we should take to begin living by our own terms and defining success for ourselves. Visit Samantha's website for more information about how she incorporates shamanic practices to help clients access their sub...

Business owner, Chanel Robe, joins us from Jamaica to share how she put an end to her people pleasing behaviours and learned to balance helping others with prioritizing herself. She opens up about letting go of her plan for her life and trusting God to guide her towards her purpose. Keep up with Chanel by visiting her social media and sign up for the waitlist for her upcoming book release below. C...

In this episode, Jada reflects about the highs and lows of 2022 as we head into the New Year. Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjadapod/  ⁠⁠ Main Themes: post-grad job search feeling unmotivated and unfulfilled career pivots

Jada is joined by her boyfriend, Tokoni, to discuss navigating a long-term relationship while dealing with the pressures, obstacles and distractions that come with being a young adult. You can read more about the 5 stages of long term relationships by visiting: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/the-5-stages-of-a-long-term-relationship/ Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/sincere...