Project 25

Sinzere, 34, is a lover of life. She is a woman that has navigated the paradoxes that come with life and has learned to appreciate the good, the bad, and the ugly. Because those three have made her journey unique and beautiful.   In this episode, the Calgary hip-hop and soul artist spoke about the lessons she has learned throughout the years, as well as: The common humanity in our experiences...

It took several decades for Francine Firth, 56, to truly be herself. After spending years trying to fit into molds and patterns that didn’t’ resonate with her, she has learned that accepting oneself isn’t easy but it’s an act of courage and love.   In this interview, we spoke about a little bit of everything, including:   Her self-acceptance and trans journey History and toxicity in the...

Héctor Flores, 40, lives by the following quote: “Life is a buffet, and you decide how much you want to serve yourself.” In this interview, Hector talks about How our actions in our 20s affect our future How sometimes, attitude is more important than aptitude Growing up with support from his family, and what it has taken to build one himself How sometimes it’s okay not to be okay…as long as we are...

Héctor Flores, de 40 años, dice lo siguiente: " La vida es un bufete, y tú decides cuanto te sirves ." Basado en este consejo, en esta entrevista, Héctor habla sobre: El efecto de nuestras acciones en los 20s en nuestro futuro De cómo a veces la actitud es más importante que la aptitud Contar con el apoyo de la familia, y lo que conlleva construir una El hecho de que a veces está bien no estar bie...

Para celebrar un año de Project 25, Laura Díaz, psicóloga, sexóloga, terapeuta y amante de los animales, se une al podcast para explicar todo lo que conlleva la crisis e/o incertidumbre de los 25 –a qué se debe, cómo se siente, y cuál es la mejor manera de lidiar con ella y no morir en el intento.   ➡️ Escucha el podcast de Lau, Es Lo Que Hay! Psicología en: SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3owIGaJ...

Adora Nwofor is a small business owner, a mother, writer, producer, comedian, public speaker, activist, actor, model, wardrobe stylist and an Anthropology geek based in Calgary. I don’t think there’s anything she can’t do. As 25-year-old, Adora was busy studying anthropology and raising her two-year-old son. Even though some things didn’t work out as she planned, one thing was certain —she knew wh...

Xochitl Gonzalez, 45, is a writer, screenwriter, producer, cultural critic, and the New York Times Bestselling author of the book: Olga Dies Dreaming. In this interview, Xochitl talked about her journey from 25 to 45, preconceived ideas of success, marriage, discovering the power and freedom in being her authentic self, letting go of perfectionism, and her advice for the new generation of twenty-s...

At 65, Venessa Robinson doesn’t hold herself back. After a living a life working as an IT professional, army reserve officer, of dancing country and ballroom, and parenting, she is now focused on enjoying life as much as she can, for long as she can, and in helping others, just as she was helped. For many years, there were two parts of Venessa, and she hid one. But not anymore. 🏳️‍🌈 Learn more ab...

Hay muchas personas que prefieren no compartir su vida personal en Internet. Yo no soy una de ellas. Hoy cumplo 26, y en este episodio especial (y muy casual), hable sobre la razón detrás de este increíble proyecto y sobre mi experiencia teniendo 25. RECURSOS DE SALUD MENTAL: Línea de la Vida Contacto:  800 911 2000 Facebook: @LaLineaDeLaVidamx Atención especializada sobre consumo de sustanci...

There are many people who choose not to share their personal lives on the internet. I’m not one of them. In this birthday episode, through a casual chat, I reflect on a couple of the things I learned while being a 25-year-old and address the future of the project as I turn 26. ✨ PROJECT 25 ON SOCIAL MEDIA ✨ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/project.xxv LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/3wDbtvq SPOTIFY...

Rithika Shenoy turned 25 on her second day as a new immigrant in Canada. She had left her career as a lawyer in India to study a Master’s in journalism in the new country that welcomed her. Quite frankly, she didn’t know what to expect. She had taken a huge risk and threw herself into the deep end hoping things would work out. Five years later, despite facing several bumps on the road, she can att...

After an uncomfortable conversation with a former boyfriend, Candice Ward realized she wanted more for herself. This realization moved her to make the right decisions and take the appropriate actions that have led her to become a successful sports photographer and a role model for Indigenous youth, as well as to be a happier, more self-aware version of herself.  ➡️ You can follow Candice on I...

For Julien Balbontin, being 25 was all about discovery. She had just gotten out of a fog after losing her mother and was trying to figure things out by getting to know herself better. Throughout this roller coaster, she realized the importance of separating work from her self-worth and became her biggest cheerleader. ➡️ You can follow Julien on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/balbontin0/ ✨...

When Krystal Jagoo was 25, she had plans for a long and rewarding social work career. Unfortunately, in both rural towns and big cities, she was pushed out of permanent fulltime jobs in her field. Through writing, facilitating, and consulting, she still works to promote equity though.  You can find Krystal and her work at: https://linktr.ee/krystaljagoo   https://www.linkedin.com/in/krys...

For Ana Maria, 25 was all about adapting to a new lifestyle—at this age, she was already a mother, studied at university, and was still a recent immigrant in a new country. Now, at 40, she remembers these and much more experiences that have shaped her, and emphasizes on the value of our support networks, community, and of course, self-love. These are the Tik Toks and Tik Tokers that Ana Maria reco...

Para Ana María, los 25 fueron una época de adaptación a un nuevo estilo de vida—a esa edad ya era mamá, estudiaba la universidad, y aun era una inmigrante reciente en un nuevo país. Ahora, a sus 40, Ana María recuerda estas y muchas más experiencias que la han formado y hace énfasis en el valor que tienen nuestras redes de apoyo, nuestra comunidad, por supuesto, el amor propio. Tik Toks...

On her journey from 25 to 43, Tamanna Khan has pursued different career paths and taken several risks in love. However, she now has learned that when it comes to finding our true calling and true love, it's all about trial and error. ✨ SOCIAL MEDIA ✨ INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/project.xxv LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/3wDbtvq SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/38tUuml APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3vJYuq...

At 25, Christina Edube got many reality checks. After graduating from college, she realized that life wasn’t as simple as she expected it to be. And in the past six years, Christina Edube’s life turned upside down through different events such as graduating from college, losing a brother, getting married, overcoming depression and becoming a mother. In this episode, she addresses what her learning...

Although Jorge Torres is 39, he describes himself as sometimes being mentally 12, 25, or 60…depending on the occasion. He’s a father, a fund development manager, an artist, and an outdoor enthusiast. As the years have gone by, Jorge has learned to slow down and spend time with his loved ones, to not be afraid of starting over, and to live in the here and now. ✨ SOCIAL MEDIA ✨ INSTAGRAM: www.inst...

Aunque Jorge Torres tiene 39 años, se describe a sí mismo como alguien con la mentalidad de un niño de 12 o un adulto de 60…depende de la ocasión. Es padre, gerente de desarrollo de fondos, artista, y entusiasta de las actividades al aire libre. Con el paso de los años, Jorge ha aprendido a disfrutar la vida tranquilamente a lado de sus seres queridos, a no tener miedo a empezar desde cero y a viv...

Elia Díaz, de 56 años, es madre, esposa, amante de los animales y una exitosa agente de bienes raíces nacida en Mazatlán, México. Aunque su vida es muy distinta a la que ella había planeado, es feliz. Desde los 25 años hasta el día de hoy, Elia ha sobrellevado grandes retos que van desde la maternidad hasta vivir con severa artritis reumatoide. Ésta es su historia, lo que ha aprendido, y su consej...

One may think that Dani Maurice, 26, is too young. But at 25, she left her safety nest to pursue the big city life, switched jobs, and discovered new interests. Therefore, the past years of her life has unpacked a whole ton of growth. In this episode, she tells us what she has learned about the importance of being consistent, patient, and true to yourself. If you would like to share your story, or...

At 25, Leah Hennel expected her first and only child and was passionate about photography. Throughout the years, her life has changed in many ways, but her love for her son, family, and photography has only grown. As a mother, wife, sister, aunt, and award-winning photojournalist, Leah has captured many people’s stories. This is a little bit of hers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

A los 25, Linda Espinosa Valencia quería comerse el mundo. Ahora, a sus 42, después de haber vivido y experimentado las culturas de México, Canadá y Estados Unidos, quiere hacer una diferencia positiva en el mundo al educar una persona a la vez en temas de diversidad, equidad, e inclusión. Puedes leer el artículo en Español en: https://bit.ly/3OyBjIe Si te gustaría participar, o conoces a alguien...

At 25, Linda Espinosa Valencia,wanted to take over the world. Now 42, after experiencing the life and culture of Mexico, Canada, ad the United States, she wants to make a positive difference in the world by educating one person at a time on diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can also read the article at: https://bit.ly/3ysyyTa   If you’d like to participate or know someone who would be a g...