The Empowered Millennials Podcast

Taking the trip isn’t about having the perfect savings account or unlimited time off — it’s about aligning your actions with what you truly want. In this hype tip, I invite you to think about how you can start making space for the adventures on your heart. When you decide your joy and experiences are non-negotiable, you’ll find creative ways to make them happen. The trip isn’t just about travel —...

Today on The Empowered Millennials Podcast, I’m chatting with Lucy Meggeson—a powerhouse advocate for single women everywhere. Lucy is the author of Shiny Happy Single (Thrive Solo in the U.S.), host of the Thrive Solo Podcast, and creator of the Thrive Solo community. She helps women embrace independence, challenge societal expectations, and build extraordinary lives on their own terms. In this c...

When a friend gets pregnant, we’re expected to be nothing but happy for them. And while we are happy, what’s rarely acknowledged is the grief that bubbles underneath: the fear of being left behind, the pain of losing the friendship as it once was, and the silence childfree women carry as we quietly mourn what we didn’t choose to lose. In this episode, I name that truth out loud: it’s okay to feel...

In this episode, we sit down with Nathalie Huerta, founder of The Queer Gym—the first first nationally recognized LGBTQ-friendly fitness haven in Oakland, CA, built to heal what traditional gyms broke. Nathalie shares her candid story of exclusion, empowerment, and the radical choices that turned a healing space into a revolution in fitness culture. She is committed to making "happy, healthy, homo...

If a kid sneezes in your face, don't blame the kid or even the parent. Rather, get yourself a flow chart to decide if you should even be there in the first place. If you are going to hang out with mom friends and their kids, there is a level of discernment that you use so that you are resolute in your boundaries. It is important to have as much info as possible to make the best, most informed deci...

We deserve to feel alive and experience more joy, every day. From navigating grief, addiction, and death anxiety to embracing her calling as an “INSPIRER,” Kate shares how the darkest moments became catalysts for joy and presence. Together, we explore what it means to go beyond the ordinary, make bold choices, and infuse everyday life with courage and aliveness. Kate's mission is to help people li...

For years, I’ve had fun, sometimes wild but mostly unremarkable, one-night stands—from the pedicab driver who left a bike in my bedroom to the man in Hawaii who accidentally threw away my contacts. My trip to Mallorca, Spain this summer was incredible for so many reasons: from the people I met to the man who unlocked something in me and ended my sad girl era. I am ready for vulnerability, raising...

What does financial planning look like when you’re single and child-free? How do you prepare for your future, make smart money decisions, and design a life of freedom when you’re not following the traditional path? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jay Zigmont, Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Childfree Wealth, who specializes in helping child-free individuals and couples create a fi...

Welcome to Season 4 of The Empowered Millennials Podcast! I’m so excited to kick off this new season, a season of joy, boldness, and unapologetic celebration. I’ll share how I moved from being broke, burnt out, and keeping my head down to embracing my story and stepping fully into the life I want. I’ve been leaning into my Human Design and realizing my purpose is to tell stories that guide others...

What if rest isn’t a break from your purpose, but a return to it? Slowing down doesn’t mean you're doing nothing—it means you're growing in less visible but deeply impactful ways. Slowing down gives you access to new ideas, deeper alignment, and truer desires. Sometimes the next big thing can only emerge when you're not trying to force it. Otherwise, it's the hustle moving you forward, not the hea...

Today’s guest brings a story many will recognize all too well: the slow unraveling in a toxic job and the brave decision to walk away. Valerie “Val” Kleinhans, a Pittsburgh native now living in Minnesota, made her name in radio before choosing to leave the industry in 2018. But the mic wasn’t done with her yet. During the pandemic, Val reignited her love of broadcasting through podcasting, launchi...

How does one turning down Beyoncé tickets to honor peace and priorities: by following the fuck yes energy. If it’s not a full-body “fuck yes,” it’s a hard no. And that, friends, is your permission slip to choose yourself. In this solo episode, I dive into the power of trusting your gut and making choices rooted in alignment — not obligation. Join the Single & Childfree Network: https://www.theange...

Jason Williams isn’t just a choreographer—he’s a movement architect. A powerful force and professional dancer, Jason shares his story of staying true to himself, his professional career and the inspirational art behind his empire: The Jason William Experience. Jason has shaped dancers, inspired artists, and brought his signature blend of old-school foundation with new-school swagger to studios acr...

Not every space is going to be a win and a place where you can thrive. So, you gotta ask some powerful questions. Before going to parties, events and accepting invitations it is important to ask: Who's All Gonna Be There. In all honesty, I considered calling this episode: The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party (you know I love some SNL) because that was the catalyst fo...

What do a shark vacuum, a brand-new lamp, and a mountain of wasted consumer goods have in common? They were all saved from landfill doom by today’s guests, Carina Ross and Jess Durdon: the sustainability-savvy duo behind Dumpster Fires Everywhere. Greenwashing is out. Real sustainability starts where the PR spin ends, and sometimes, that’s in a dumpster. In this episode, we dive (literally) into t...

Today, we’re celebrating two years of The Empowered Millennials: from a mic and a rebellious dream to a global community of badass, child-free, single women (and a few honorary rebels who just get it). In true toddler fashion, we’re stomping louder, throwing tantrums at the status quo, and demanding the world make room for lives built on our terms. Cheers to two years — and we’re just getting star...

Oh, so you got a partner and abandoned your friends and community? A true love story insert eye roll We’ve been taught to shrink our lives for a +1, like partnership is the ultimate achievement. But what if the real goal isn’t disappearing into love, but expanding into connection with community? In this episode, we’re unpacking the limitations of romantic partnership and the cultural lie that it’s...

We are going to...Morocco in 2026! I am chatting with travel connoisseur & our trip guide, Laura Ericson. She shares her insights on the trip, addresses any social and safety concerns and explains why this trip is a life-changing experience. Booking goes live on 4/10 and spots are limited. Peep the link below and join your fellow SINKs for a trip of a lifetime. Hear Laura's Story and OG episode: E...

Time to do some spring cleaning, but not just with things that no longer serve you, but with relationships, too. We can't move into a new season with old energy blocking new opportunities and alignment. Join the Single and Childfree Network: https://www.theangelagentile.com/scfnetwork   Sponsors :  Better Help: https://betterhelp.com/angelag   MidiHealth: https://www.trymidi.com/ang...

In this episode of The Empowered Millennials Podcast, we sit down with Ashley Stanley, the powerhouse founder of Spoonfuls, a groundbreaking food rescue organization that has prevented over 35 million pounds of fresh, healthy food from going to waste—translating into 29 million meals for people in need. Ashley shares her journey of launching Spoonfuls in 2010 and how it has grown into New England’...

Let’s talk about white women (the moms especially), their unchecked privilege, and the entitlement that allows them to throw public tantrums—especially when it comes to internet bullying. After experiencing an online attack from a group of mom bullies who weaponized their platform to spread misinformation and trash my work, I started digging deeper into the broader issue: why are white women’s mel...

As the founder of WildShe, Jess leads a global rebellion for the empowerment of Childfree By Choice women. She celebrates dancing to your own drumbeats and refuses to be silenced or controlled by anyone, be it men, society, or the patriarchy. She hosts luxury retreats and group trips for CFBC women who love to travel and experience once in a lifetime adventures. We chat all about. self love, refra...

Today's hype tip is a lil story I want to share with you about the time I was so broke and housing insecure that I couldn't afford to buy a frying pan. And I hope this story serves as a reminder that even when it is hard and you don't think you can make it through, it is temporary and you are badass as hell. Keep going! Off the rip story time about having to choose between trusting my instincts, m...

Today we are welcoming Domestic Violence advocate, Danielle LG. She is is a wife, mom, nonprofit founder, educator, podcaster, and CEO, just over all amazing human. Helping others has been her passion for well over a decade. For years she has spent her professional career assisting the homeless population obtain safe and affordable housing, educating children and ESL learners, and, most recently,...

Listen, it's time to call out some BS. When you hear "bUt tHe pRoBL3m iS wE aRe jUsT so D1Vid3d" please know that this division is a symptom of a larger, more unrealized, personal problem: people do no want to own the fact that they are simply just A$$holes. You don't have to absorb their negative, racist, misogynistic, supremest, elitist energy and point of view. What they are asking from you is...