The Grownup Millennial

IN THIS EPISODE: How I was socialized to think about money and how it affects my current relationship with money [Basically] a review of Jen Sincero's "How to be a Badass", specifically the chapter on money What Dale Carnegie had to say about worth in his book: "How to make friends and influence people" Why changing your money mindset will change your life Things I didn't say: I said I attended th...

 "No relationship is going to come between me and me knowing myself and developing myself". Relationships are messy, and weird, and complicated. But, having a high level relationship with yourself will inevitably make a partnership work better. Some great things we spoke about (besides the whole interview lol) :  maintaining individuality in a relationship  your relationship doesn't have to look l...

WARNING: I probably said "dismal" 50 times this episode, so be prepared for that.  IN THIS EPISODE: One couple speaks about how their online dating journey went from hopeless to married in under a year The challenges of dating as a single mother Two perspectives on the "isolation" that comes with being a married millennial The difficulties of finding love in a new city  

"Maybe your list is wrong".  Usually when we talk about issues with finding suitable partners or the challenges of dating in the 21st century, we're referring to women. We assume that men have it easier, but that may not be the case for everyone. Kemoi gave us all a new perspective on how to manage relationships - looking at the core and periphery.  Listen and leave a comment1   

We've all read/ heard that it is a very difficult time for Millennials to find suitable partners right now.  But does this ring true for everyone? In this candid chat, we talk about how hard it is to date as a Millennial, specially one who does not conform to a heteronormative view of society.    

Dating in the 21st Century should be easier ... in theory. We're more connected than we've ever been and technology certainly helps in getting to know someone, or does it? In this series I talk to a variety of millennials (coupled and uncoupled) about their experiences with finding love and companionship in the "Facebook era".  The very first episode was a casual chat with Sanique and Candiese two...

Instagram is pretty much a staple in our social media diet at this point. There is so much good that can come from it. People make a living from it, people  get to share their work with the world in ways unimaginable and I get to really connect with readers and listeners.  But… we can easily become obsessed with Instagram. Obsessed with checking it every few minutes, obsessed with our interactions...

Research shows that Millennials and Gen Z-ers are the loneliest generations. In this time where we are more connected than ever (I mean, we basically live on our phones), we are also more lonely than ever. How can we get beyond this and find some meaningful connections?  I spoke with Olivia June, a fascinating millennial who is the CEO of VINA (which is basically like Tinder, but for women to find...

Cultivating your reality. What does this look like? What does this even mean? This episode of the podcast goes into how our thoughts can determine our future.  I talk about : - how the Grown Up Millennial was named among the top Millennial podcasts -  what it might look like for you to tap into your full potential;  -  the wonders of thought power; -  how to stop depriving the world of your greatn...

For the final installment of the "Science of the Side Hustle" series, I speak with Dale Hines - an IT professional whose photography hobby grew into Dash-Anthony Photography.  Dale talks about the importance of "word of mouth" and referrals to his success as a side hustle entrepreneur.  We also spoke about the importance of feedback and being able to share ideas with other entrepreneurs (we mentio...

 This is the interview you never knew you needed. My friend, former classmate and DJ extraordinaire opens up about his journey in a non-traditional career path.  Warren aka WeekenFLX is a trained media professional and also a DJ! He talks about the misconceptions we all have about DJs; what goes into a perfect set; and when you should consider a free gig. He shared one major secret to his success;...

As you might have heard in the very first installation of the series, time management is essential to success as a small business entrepreneur.  Tracey-Ann Mullings, skin care specialist, marketing and communications professional and owner of Skin By Trace, talks to us about how she "juggles" (literally her words) having a demanding 9-5 while still ensuring she meets the needs of her small busines...

For millennials the "side hustle" seems to be an escape from the 9-5. It is a space where you can do what you're really passionate about, and actually get paid for it ! Sade Rhone started the "I Love Sweetness" line of coffee scrubs in 2016. Her product is now in pharmacies and beauty stores all across Jamaica. She talks to us about carving out time to work on her mini empire while managing a 9-5...

At the beginning of each episode, I want you (yes you) to also check-in with yourself by answering the following questions: - How are you feeling today? - What are you thankful for today? - What is your favourite quote right now? - Which song is on repeat on your playlist?   We are all trying to be better at managing our resources: especially money! This challenge is a simple, fun way for us to ta...

Everyone loves to set New Year's resolutions. How else will we be able to map out our plans for the year? There is a better solution ! I've found it and now I'm sharing it with you!   I also mentioned this article : "Setting and Achieving Goals: A Cheat Sheet" - https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/blog/settingandachievinggoals You can find my four intentions for the year here (and you can also us...

No matter how successful we are, no matter how many goals we achieve we immediately begin to think about what's next.  We've achieved...now what? We've failed...now what? Thinking about "the next" can bring so much anxiety, disappointment and confusion, but it doesn't have to be this way.  In this solo-cast I go into some personal stories of my own struggles with  forward-thinking and how I have n...