Getting Older Podcast

The  Season 2 finale  of the  Getting Older Podcast  is here, and  Ivory Fennell  closes out the season with someone who has been by his side for more than a decade—his brother, best friend, and longtime supporter,  Steven Brito . While listeners have heard Steven in previous group conversations, this marks his first solo appearance, creating space for an honest conversation about  friendship, gri...

In this special check-in episode of  Getting Older ,  Ivory Fennell  welcomes back two familiar voices, **Skye and ** Paul , for an honest conversation about what life has looked like since their original episodes aired. A lot can change in a year. Priorities shift. Identity evolves. Healing takes unexpected forms. And sometimes the person you become looks completely different from the person who...

On this episode of  Getting Older ,  Ivory Fennell  sits down with someone who has been part of his life for more than a decade — his best friend,  Brandon Baker . What starts as a conversation between two longtime friends quickly turns into something deeper: an honest reflection on  brotherhood, identity, family, relationships, masculinity,  and what it actually means to grow up while still figur...

In this deeply vulnerable episode of  Getting Older ,  Ivory Fennell  sits down with actress, movement artist, model, and creative director  Phoenix  for an honest conversation about  identity, trauma, healing, creativity,  and what it really means to grow through life instead of simply surviving it. From the very beginning, Phoenix opens up about being raised in  Plainfield, New Jersey  by two mo...

In this deeply reflective episode of The Getting Older Podcast, host Ivory Fennell sits down with filmmaker, storyteller, and community builder Ronald Hinton for a conversation that explores identity, healing, and the power of telling your own story. From growing up in New York City public housing to creating a series that centers unapologetic queer voices, Ronald shares how his lived experiences...

In this deeply personal solo episode,  Ivory Fennell  returns to the mic after a brief hiatus to reflect on what has already been a transformative start to 2026. From celebrating his  golden birthday  to traveling across the world, this episode captures what it really looks like to grow through discomfort, sit with your emotions, and finally start choosing yourself. Ivory opens up about turning 29...

Welcome to the first episode of  The Getting Older Podcast  in 2026—a special conversation that hits different. Host  Ivory  reunites with longtime friends  Brandon Baker  and  Steven Brito  for a full-circle moment, reflecting on how much life shifted in 2025 and what they're carrying—or leaving—into this new year. If you've ever found yourself reevaluating friendships, setting boundaries...

In this heartfelt and unfiltered  Friendsgiving special  of the  Getting Older Podcast , Ivory brings together two of his longtime friends,  Rai  and  Javier , for an open, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation about growth, healing, and the bonds that keep them grounded. What begins as a lighthearted Friendsgiving reunion quickly unfolds into an honest reflection on the highs, lows, and les...

In this powerful episode of the  Getting Older Podcast , host  Ivory Young  sits down with  Joel Plummer —a celebrated educator, author, journalist, and photographer—whose influence has transformed generations of students in Plainfield, New Jersey, and beyond. With over two decades in the classroom and a career built on truth-telling and cultural empowerment,  Plummer  opens up about his purpose,...

What does it really take to dedicate your life to dance—and what happens when life throws you off rhythm? In this deeply candid anniversary episode of Get In on This, host Ira sits down with longtime friend and artist Leslie Merced for a conversation that blends friendship, vulnerability, and unfiltered honesty about what it means to heal in public. From growing up dancing in her aunt’s dining roo...

In this deeply honest and wide-ranging episode of the Getting Older Podcast, host Ivory sits down with longtime friend and dynamic guest Skye Pasek—a birth doula, parent educator, and full-spectrum creative with a heart that knows no limits. What unfolds is a conversation that blends vulnerability, wit, and wisdom in equal measure. Ivory and Skye first crossed paths over a decade ago at Montclair...

In this episode of Getting Older Podcast, host Ivory welcomes Luis Guzmán, the creator and host of I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman. Known for his ability to bridge artistry and entrepreneurship, Luis sits down to share his powerful journey of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation. From growing up in Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, to chasing his first passion in music, to finding clarity...

In this heartfelt and high-energy episode, host Ivory sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse marketing consultant Keyshawna Johnson for a real conversation about ambition, reinvention, and why she walked away from agency life to build her own consultancy: Scale with Key. From performing arts school to leading marketing departments for some of the top agencies in New York and Miami, Keyshawn...

In this powerful and emotional episode of Getting Older , host Ivory Fennell sits down with twin flames Keisha and Janine—registered nurses, spiritual healers, and hosts of Truth Be Told Conversations —for a transformative crossover experience centered around truth, trauma, and healing. What begins as a planned business collaboration turns into something much deeper: Ivory’s first quantum healing...

In this powerful and inspiring episode of  The Getting Older Podcast , Ivory welcomes his good friend and creative collaborator  Keiber Diaz Sosa —a New York-based photographer, videographer, and founder of  NYC Live . From shooting  Miss Universe  queens to building a career that spans high fashion, pageants, and real estate, Keiber opens up about his path as a creative, the setbacks he’s faced,...

In this heartfelt episode of The Getting Older Podcast , host Ivory Fennell welcomes Ash — artist, storyteller, community gardener, and self-proclaimed “Jackie of all trades” — for a powerful conversation about what it means to live authentically while still figuring it all out. Ash’s journey is anything but linear. Growing up in Plainfield, New Jersey, she navigated multiple worlds — the cheerlea...

In this powerful episode of The Getting Older Podcast , host Ivory Fennell sits down with poet, educator, and activist Paul Con Queso for a raw, unfiltered conversation on healing, masculinity, identity, and the beauty of becoming. Over nearly two hours, Paul shares with striking vulnerability the lessons he’s learned through love, heartbreak, activism, and art. From navigating trauma and mental h...

Welcome back to The Getting Older Podcast. This week’s episode is raw, real, and exactly the kind of conversation we all say we want but rarely have. I’m sitting down with the incredible Nephetia Brown — a woman who turned the wreckage of divorce, grief, and spiritual disconnect into something powerful. Nephetia isn’t just talking about divorce. She’s talking about what happens when everything you...

Season 2 is officially here , and we’re kicking it off with a story that’s part Hollywood legend, part real-life survival guide. In this episode, I sit down with my cousins, Jahmaal Huuno and De Jah Huuno — two brothers who’ve seen more by 18 than some folks do in a lifetime. Born in Brooklyn and raised between Long Beach, Venice Beach, and Hollywood, their story isn’t just about growing up Rasta...