The Grownup Millennial

Hilani gives us insider information on the reality of the job application process (from the employee and the employer's perspectives).  She is a former Executive Assistant,  headhunter, podcast host and founder of Exceptional Admins. She is essentially a talent matchmaker and a whiz at the ins and outs of job-seeking. 6:10 - "Your resume is a commercial" 26:31 - "I hate cover letters" 28:56 - How...

Your story isn't finished. There is always time to write a new chapter. Here's how we can put pen to paper (literally and figuratively) to fill in our book of life. 

Amy Fish knows a thing or two about complaints, she is the Ombudsperson (Chief Complaints Officer) for a University in Quebec, Canada and has written a book titled " I wanted fries with that: How to ask for what you want and get what you need". In this episode we talk about: How to complain effectively The recipe for a good complaint Why we are afraid of admitting we're wrong How do we differentia...

When "just enough" is not enough; when to take breaks; how to celebrate ourselves; and how to ultimately improve our lives.  2:00 : Definition of work life balance 4:26 : Is there ever a time when it is useful to compare ourselves to others? 19:41 : Time vs energy management 24:44 : You need to hear this 26:29 : Overwork culture and feeling like you're not doing enough    

Drop whatever you're doing and listen to this podcast episode. Lisa and I spoke about pretty much everything you need to be successful in this life. 8:18: Does imposter syndrome affect men and women in the same ways? 24:13: Thoughts on job loyalty 27:42: How does culture affect imposter syndrome? 29:54: How to overcome imposter syndrome RESOURCES MENTIONED: TED Talk on Imposter Syndrome How should...

FULL DISCLOSURE: We had so much fun in this interview!  In this episode I speak with an old friend who is making waves in the Canadian film Industry.  Ariane Collman is an Assistant Director in Canada's Film and Television industry. She is a member of the DIrector's Guild of Canada and has worked on many productions including: Quantico, John WIck, The Bold Type and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Since setti...

We all want to live "our best lives", but how do we even do that? We've all heard a lot about mindset and all the things we can do with the right mindset, but Annie reminds us that mindset is just one piece of the puzzle. 04:17 - What does it really mean to "know yourself" 18:21 - How to get unstuck, and take charge of your life 20:40 - What does a healthy mind look like 23:28 - Manifestation and...

FUN FACT: We did this interview via video conference and Michelle stood for the whole interview ! In this episode, Michelle Zellner - former gymnast and personal trainer who is now committed to total wellness - talks to us about reimagining health and nutrition.  In this episode we discuss:  Is work actually killing us How we can really improve our health The role mental wellness plays in our over...

If we're being honest, our friend pool has gotten smaller in the last few years. In this conversation we talk about why we're not making friends and how we can change that.  Making friends is kinda like dating The science behind friendships How friends can literally be saving our lives Instagram friends vs Friends in real life  

How to raise the future generation, that's what Victoria and I connect about. How can we be the best versions of ourselves in order to be effective parents?  Listen to hear how not giving up on your own dreams can make children better  

I spoke with Millennial Money Expert, Robert Farrington about all the things we need to know about money - especially debt..  I left this interview feeling richer, hope it has the same effect on you.

Have you ever planned for a major life event and then, absolutely nothing goes according to plan? Your contingencies needed contingencies and everything just went to shit.  Well, you're not alone. 

 Eleven years ago, Nikki Solano boarded a plane to Costa Rica for the first time and never returned home. Here's her story.

With almost 30 years of experience in recruitment, this episode's guest is literally an expert in finding the right fit. Lara, originally from the UK but is residing in Trinidad and Tobago, gave us so many gems in this interview.  We spoke about: When to bring up the "salary talk" in a job interview Finding passion in this changing world of work Living expenses vs Salary How and when to ask for a...

This interview. THIS INTERVIEW! Is a must listen.  If you never listen to another podcast episode in your life, this needs to be it. Nicolle is fearless, authentic and so inspirational. In this 30-35 minute discussion we talk about: Career change (benefits and pitfalls) The future of work How to find jobs that haven't been created yet Artificial Intelligence (AI) What AI means for the world of wor...

If you've been checking out this podcast and reading some blog posts for a while then you'll recall hearing and reading quite a bit about manifestation and creating your own reality...and this is exactly what Lauren did. In 2019 Lauren took a chance on herself and a pretty huge leap of faith to start a company (well, now two companies) doing something that nobody had ever heard about before. In th...

We've probably all heard some variation of this before, but in this episode I take all the bits and pieces from experts, CEOs, and even billionaires, written in books and spoken on podcasts...and edit it down into bite size chunks. Manifesting your highest self, really means looking beyond what you can currently see and knowing, believing and bringing into creation the YOU that YOU know you can be...

FULL TITLE:  Is there a sex recession among Millennials? : Getting it on in a digital world Sex... a topic that is taboo for many, especially when you're growing up in the Caribbean. How have our preconceptions about sex and our education or miseducation in our teen years affected our current ideas of sex? My guest (and dear friend), Patrice and I talk about her own evolution of the definition of...

Human activity has caused and is continuing to cause irreparable damage to the planet we know as home. Unsustainable man-made events are changing life as we know it, and scientists are continuously trying to predict what our future might look like when ice caps are melting (and can "awaken" diseases), when we're losing trees, animals, water ... life.  Environmental awareness and activism is one of...

An old saying goes: "good things come to those who wait", but a recent and perhaps more familiar saying emphasizes that "good things come to those who work for it".  As Millennials we're not afraid of hard work, but sometimes we overlook how much work might be involved in finding your passion...and preparing for that dream job.  I sat down with Kristofferson Nunes also known as the  "The Career Do...

Travel is so much more than seeing new places. It is about learning about new a culture, new ways of living ... and learning about yourself. In this episode of the podcast Megan and I discuss all facets of travel: why travel is so important how Millennials can travel on a budget travel hacks  ...and we talked about how old school ways of getting around might be able to revolutionize our 21st centu...

The weekend - a time we should be using for peak relaxation, is oftentimes used as a medium to frustrate and exhaust us - causing anxiety about the week ahead.  In this episode I share THREE ways to unlock the perfect weekend. A weekend that will leave you so energized and relaxed that  you'll probably give Monday the same enthusiasm as Friday. For the entrepreneurs among us, I discuss how you may...

This episode came about after an evening of conversation with my dear friend - Abigail. This episode was not scripted in any way and my notes pretty much went out the window after the first question. This discussion with Abigail felt as comfortable as putting on your favourite sweatshirt. I hope you'll find it as casual, frank, honest and informative as I did,  Abigail and I discuss the growing pr...

The full topic for this episode is "Busy...doing what? : This is why you're not productive". It is a solocast (just me, ya'll) about all the reasons we are working hard but not really achieving and how to move past them. I got the idea for this episode from Darren Hardy's "The Compound Effect". I shared how the compound effect has started changing/re-shaping my life - specifically my morning routi...

"Change your  definition of home" in order to make the decision that is best for you.  Apart from the fact that [some] Millennials cannot afford to buy a home, our preferences will also dictate what we choose to do.  This was an open discussion with my guest, Antoine Martel - licensed real estate agent, entrepreneur and real estate investor - about the pros and cons for renting and buying, and wha...