The Grownup Millennial

If you want to triple your income, listen to this episode! It will change how you visualize your worth, how you interact with AI and how you use your time. My guest, Lata Hamilton, is a pocket rocket (she's literally 5 feet and a burst of energy!). She's the author of "Pioneer Your Career Change", creator of the "Leading Successful Change" program, and the Founder & CEO of Passion Pioneers . A con...

We went off the rails just a little bit in this brutally frank discussion (that really was not going to be a podcast episode, but here we are. Jon and I continue our deep dive into culture, race and resistance - opening with the revolutinary poeer of motherhood and how much of the way he sees the world is due to his mother's influence. During the episode Jon shared some unique perspectives on: add...

We're just two Black immigrants living with ADHD making light of a superbly heavy topic: "Everything is Revolutionary: Black existence in a world built to exclude us". Jon and I have been friends for years and he is not only insanely brilliant but very insightful. We speak about navigating oppressive systems; finding peace in constant revolution; why fatigue hits different these days; and why ever...

Get ready for a deliciously honest conversation with Mandlana , a Jamaican-born, New York–based private chef and culinary storyteller. She is the culinary genius behind Made by Mandlana – The Mindful Chef . In this episode, we explore how she blends bold Caribbean flavour, mindfulness, community, and intention into every plate; how she pivoted from a career in communication to being a chef and why...

Recorded in Jamaica just days after category 5 Hurricane Melissa (the biggest storm in 90 years, second largest ever in the Atlantic, and the biggest storm ever to hit Jamaica's shores) this raw episode captures what it's really like when the storm passes but nothing feels calm. No power, no water, no rest - just frustration, fatigue, and too much to process. No fake positivity. No silver lining....

We've all been told to follow the playbook: get the degrees, climb the corporate ladder, and check all the boxes. Our guest Tracey did exactly that for 12 years. She was a master storyteller, a pro marketer on a path that was going exactly as planned. But what happens when life decides to rip up the playbook? After rolling with every punch life threw at her, she's now a beauty and wellness boss ,...

You'll be a different person after listening to this episode. The only thing better than Caurel's infectious laugh is her thoughtful responses. We spoke about resilience, hypnotherapy, gratitude, disappointment, and why we're all feeling stuck. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 04:07 - Showing up is the 100%  19:43 - Pain is necessary 22:43 - Maybe its a YOU problem 28:07 - Why everything feels wrong, an...

Hey, you could be living with PTSD and not even know it!  We're diving deep into PTSD and carrying unprocessed trauma, how trauma rewires your brain, and practical steps to start healing. Tune in to learn how to regulate your nervous system, rewrite your story, and take control of your healing journey. Because you deserve to thrive—not just survive. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 02:19 - What the heck...

When you think about radical self-care what comes to mind? This podcast episode disrupts the passive mindset around self-care and forces us to think more intentionally about what caring for ourselves looks like within all contexts. Listen in, and share with a friend. 

Are you ready to take control of your finances and design a life that feels as good as it looks? In this episode, we're diving deep into what it means to reset your money mindset and habits as a Millennial. From tackling student loan debt and embracing side hustles to investing smarter and saving with purpose, this is your roadmap to financial empowerment. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 05:31 : #2 - A...

Let's get serious about some pretty big mental health issues - you know the ones you've been quietly ignoring. The things we have described as character traits or personality indicators that are probably just symptoms of mental health challenges. In this episode: the three big capital M mental health issues facing adults; how they manifest in our lives; and how we can build a bridge over it.  FIVE...

In this episode Aneakaleigh invites us to meet the depths of ourselves. She talks about how a quarter-life crisis changed everything and later led her back to the thing that would reshape her life - Human Design. We connect about living outside of your home country; the realization of Blackness/"otherness" and what it really means to say yes to ourselves. Oh, and she also breaks down Human Design...

I couldn't wait any longer to have this chat with D.C. and recorded this episode while sharing a 2 bedroom vacation home with my family, please excuse the noise of my parents in the background. This chat is exactly what you need to hear right now, so drop everything, share it with a friend and then listen in! D.C is a self-proclaimed wordsmith and the author of the book " An Artist's Manifesto: Wr...

If you've been thinking about calling off your job search, you're not alone. Research shows that this job market is the most challenging of our lifetime - so you're not imagining things. Hilani Ellis, who we like to call the Millennial job market expert and owner of boutique placement firm - Exceptional Admins, simplifies the job seeking and application process and highlights how we can stand out...

It felt like we just woke up one day and things felt …different somehow. If you've been feeling a bit off, it's not mercury in gatorade - the world is really a wild place right now.   Laugh (and maybe cry) along with me as I share some shocking realities you probably aren't tuned into right now. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 03:33 : Grocery as self-care? 27:10 : Finding a job right now is like finding...

This is a conversation months in the making and you'll hear why. Francine is a Jamaican living in Vienna, Austria. She's a writer and small business owner who's passionate about self-exploration and personal development. We talk about career changes, setting boundaries, building confidence, and emotional self-reliance. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 16:50 : On turning 30… 22:41 : Three biggest lessons...

Klieon John is quite literally rewriting history. He is taking stories from the Caribbean - specifically from his homeland: St. Kitts and Nevis - and telling them across the world. This podcast episode speaks about identity, purpose, the importance of sharing stories, and the magic that can happen when you listen to yourself and believe in your talent. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 18:15 : "Being an a...

Divine alignment is the theme of this podcast episode. This is part 1 in a 2-part conversation with Klieon John, a 14-year veteran in the Caribbean film and creative space. We talk about entrepreneurship, figuring things out on the fly, and charting your own path (even when you don't see the road). Two MUST LISTEN segments: 09:30 : Rediscovering religion 32:24 : Where is my next paycheque coming f...

Answering this question might give you more to work out with your therapist 🙈. The guest for this podcast is probably the first fan of the podcast and we spoke about the labour of growing up in a Caribbean household, the benefits, and how it might steal your childhood. Two MUST LISTEN segments:  26:59 : "I'm always on" 30:36 : Black people don't get a break

This is the part 2 you've been waiting for. Nathasha and I connect on so many levels and you won't believe what really brings us together. In this episode she speaks about her research; going to therapy; the sticky floor; and why she's saying no. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 08:18 : Not microagressions, that's structural racism 29:10 : The sticky floor

In this podcast episode, that will make you question identity, belonging and our process of becoming. This two-part discussion covers topics like: finding your passion, finding your people, racism, media culture   and how she has come (re)define identity in a homeland that sometimes didn't feel like home. Two MUST LISTEN segments:  16:14: Everything is crap 26:20: A complicated homeland    

How are you cheating yourself out of better? Find out in this episode. Click here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode92/

Here's why you're not taking a break and why you should. For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-stepaway/

This is the finale you need to hear. Jon shares his views on Black History Month, why everything is a political statement and so much more! See show notes here:  https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode91/

This is a mind-blowing conversation about all the things people don't talk about as Black people - and specifically Black immigrants - and this is just part one! See show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode90/