Gettin' Grown

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...

Jade and Keia discuss the benefits of curating a personal board of directors to help you meet and achieve your goals in 2018. https://www.slideshare.net/sherylt1/assembling-your-ateam-create-a-personal-creating-your-personal-board Shoutout To My Sis: Jenifer Lewis Make sure to download or purchase Aunty’s book! https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jenifer_Lewis_The_Mother_of_Black_Hollywood...

Jade and Keia throw it back and reminisce about the similarities and difference in their individual experiences of growing up with Black parents. Shoutout To My Sis: Mayzeepedia Representation matters. NaturallyPerfectDolls.com Sign up for FORMBeauty-  www. FORMbeauty.com/grown  Receive your customized hair care regimen today. Use our link and get 10% off your order. You discount will be applied a...

Jade and Keia discuss friends and friendships and why it's important to be intentional about being a good friend and cultivating real friendships that enhance your life. Shoutout to my Sis: Krystle Rowry (KrissDidIt) www.krissdidit.com IG: Krissdidit http://www.comeupcollective.com/ Sign up for FORMBeauty- www. FORMbeauty.com/grown Receive your customized hair care regimen today. Use our link and...

Jade and Keia talk about the millennial generation, the positives, the negatives what we do well and what we wish we did a little bit better. Shoutout To My Sis: House No. 3028 https://www.thirtytwentyeight.com/ IG: houseno.3028 Use the Coupon Code SEND NUDES for free shipping on your order! Sign up for FORMBeauty-  www. FORMbeauty.com/grown  Receive your customized hair care regimen today. Use ou...

This week Jade and Keia take the trash out before settling down at the Kitchen Table. Examples of the topics discussed include Sunny Anderson and why her wigs are cancelled, the Amber Alert issued for Benzino's neck and Nelly's Creepy Serenade. During, Kitchen Table Talk the conversation centers on the different forms of emotionally and mentally abusive behavior and how to identify it in our relat...

Columbus Day is some bull. So this week, Jade and Keia chat about the people and things that should be celebrated. Happy Holidays! Shout out to my sis: Summer G www. SummerGalvez.com https://www.instagram.com/summergcreative/ Sugar Puddin' Desserts https://www.sugarpuddin.com/ Sign up for FORMBeauty-www. FORMbeauty.com/grown  Receive your customized hair care regimen today. Use our link and get 10...

It's not always easy to tell someone about themselves, but sometimes we gotta do it...and sometimes we are the ones who get told. This week, Jade and Keia discuss some helpful tips on how to manage those conversations. Shout out to my Sis (Bro): Check out Sistas, written and directed by Detric Hicks of Phive Tier Media and featuring our brother @lookatdustin https://youtu.be/73slvsWhI2I Shoutout t...

This weeks episode is dedicated to the memory of Zaire Kelly. Contributions can be made via PayPal using the email address zairememorialfund@gmail.com. This week, Jade and Keia discuss forgiveness and what it means to them in relationships and friendships. There may be a few health benefits too. Shout out to my Sis: IG: Sanctuary_decor https://www.etsy.com/shop/SanctuaryDecor?ref=search_shop_redir...

Street harassment and sexual harassment are huge problems that many of us face on a daily basis. This week Jade and Keia share their experiences and discuss different way to stay safe (and woke) while navigating the streets. Shout out to my Sis (My Bro): Podcast: The Belle on Ball https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belle-on-ball/id1279276594?mt=2 Twitter: @thejazzybelle Custom Tailor: http://...

It’s Jade’s Birthday!! On this episode, Jade and Keia chit chat about getting older and how hard that can be when life hasn’t gone according to plan. We also talk about Season 2 Finale of Insecure (Spoilers Included) To skip straight to Shoutout to my Sis go to 30:08 Sign up for FORMBeauty- www. FORMbeauty.com/grown 
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Jade and Keia discuss end of the year goals and strategies for staying on track to a productive final quarter of the year Shoutout to My Sis (My Bro): 4:44 Syllabus https://issuu.com/adboyntonii/docs/syllabus_final Jo The Barber https://www.styleseat.com/m/book/p/612271 Sign up for FORMBeauty- www. FORMbeauty.com/grown 
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Jade and Keia discuss humility and the difference between bragging and celebrating yourself. Shoutout To My Sis: Tinea D. Porter of The GreenRoom Color Studio and Styling Bar www.vagaro.com/TGRbeauty IG: @thegreenroom_tgrbeauty If you're in the NYC area this Labor Day weekend, come check out @jadeofalljades on September 2nd at Makossa, the best party in Brooklyn and LA!  http://makossacookout.com/...