Moyo, Shaun & Jess

WE GRWN?

Society EN ↓ 83 episodes

Welcome to We Grwn? Video Podcast. WE are Moyo, Shaun and Jess, friends from college who want to hike, but don't! This video podcast is an opportunity for us to get together and document our friendship and our lives, individually and together. GRWN for us stands for Getting Real (Old), What Now? We hope to unpack what it means for us to be GRWN, how we’ve GRWN through the years, and how our friendship will develop through the constant changes of life. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-grwn/support

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Moyo, Shaun & Jess

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Society

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Latest episode

Jun 3, 2026

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Episodes

Lock down, Racism, Police Brutality, Hoarding, Sims, COVID Babies | We Quarantine? | #wegrwn | S2E13 19.07.2023

Jess, Shaun, and Moyo dive back into "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks and talk about Quarantine. Topics we discuss in this episode: - Volunteering at a school - Being pregnant in quarantine - Having a baby in quarantine - European lockdown - Quarantine for Introverts vs Extroverts - Routines and Hobbies - Sims Addiction - Reconnecting with friends - Partying and Church...

Raising Black Kids,Test, Fails, Struggles, New Age, Gentle Parenting | We Parents? | #wegrwn | S2E12 05.07.2023

Jess, Shaun, and Moyo dive back into "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks and talk about Parenting. This episode we took a little detour from the book and discussed The Parent Test TV show on ABC.   Topics we discuss in this episode: - Teaching moment fails - Parenting Styles we grew up with - Our current/anticipated Parenting Styles - Consequences vs Punishment - Gentle p...

Fighting Fair, Public Disagreements, Empathy, Compromise, Growth | We Fighting? | #wegrwn | S2E11 21.06.2023

Jess, Moyo, and Shaun discuss segments from the book "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks and talk about fighting within their relationships. Topics we discuss in this episode: - Having disagreements/fighting with our partners in public - Do we fight fair? - How to fight fair - How we saw our parents fight growing up - Teaching kids how to fight - Is the word "Female" appr...

Fidelity, Faithful, Cheating, Loyal, Sugar Mama, Sugar Daddy | We Cheating? | #wegrwn | S2E10 07.06.2023

Jess, Moyo, and Shaun discuss segments from the book "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks and talk about fidelity within their relationships. Topics we discuss in this episode: - Attending concerts - Clubbing - Being caught - Sharing passwords with your spouse - Following your spouse on socal media - Social media and the accessibility of cheating - Have we witnessed or com...

Relationships, Principles, High Standards, Negotiating, Life Change | We Got Roles? | #wegrwn | S2E9 24.05.2023

Jess, Moyo, and Shaun discuss segments from the book "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks and talk about marital roles within their relationships. Topics we discuss in this episode: - How our martial roles have changed over time - How we anticipate our martial roles changing in the future with different life events - Decision fatigue - Gian's masterclass - Traditional vs N...

Envy, Insecurity, Rejection, Protective, Sus, Anxiety, Demanding | We Jealous? | #wegrwn | S2E8 10.05.2023

Jess, Moyo, and Shaun discuss segments from the book "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks and talk about jealousy within their relationships. Topics we discuss in this episode: - What is jealousy? - Jealousy in our marriage - Sugar Mama, Sugar Daddy, Sponsors - Boundaries - Jealousy in our friendship - FOMO leading to jealousy - What is friendship? - How to make friends in...

Safe Secks, Fear, Guilt, Vulnerability, Consent, Flags, Masturbation | We Doing IT? | #wegrwn | S2E7 26.04.2023

Jess, Moyo, and Shaun discuss segments from the book "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks and talk about sex within their relationships. Topics we discuss in this episode: - Having it all together in your 30s - Idea of protection - Normalizing sex - Fear and Shame with sex - Sex Positivity - Masterbation, is it right or wrong - Consent even in marriage - Higher and lower d...

Communication, Marriage, Honest, Vulnerability, Transparency, 30s | We Communicate? | #wegrwn | S2E6 12.04.2023

Jess, Moyo, and Shaun discuss segments from the book "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks and talk about communication within their relationships and their friendships. Topics we discuss in this episode: - Playing brain games - Our definitions for effective communication - Verbal and Nonverbal communication - Miscommunication - Unspoken expectations - Compromise vs Accommo...

Pride, Vulnerability, Non-negotiables, Settling, Differences | We Got Expectations? | #wegrwn | S2E5 29.03.2023

Jess, Shaun, and Moyo dive back into "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks and Melissa Fredericks. This episode they discuss expectations within their relationships and their friendships. Topics we discuss in this episode: - Expectations going into dating and marriage - Meeting and Exceeding expectations - Expectations vs Reality of living with a spouse - Being Vulnerable vs Being Petty - Sneak P...

Newly wed, Lurking, Quarantine Dates, Quick Love | We Introduce Jess' husband? | #wegrwn | S2E4 15.03.2023

Moyo, Jess, and Shaun finish off the husband series! Come meet the final  guest husband, Jess' husband Ronald! Find out how they met, where they  are now, more about their friendships with the We Grwn? cast, and their  plans for the future.    Books, Shirts, and Merch! - https://eskayjohns.com/   Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/shaunie-j-designs   Music - Ice Kenkey Beat - Nana Kwabena

Newly wed, Mutual Friends, Quarantine Dates, Covid | We Introduce Jess' husband? | #wegrwn | S2E4 15.03.2023

Moyo, Jess, and Shaun finish off the husband series! Come meet the final  guest husband, Jess' husband Ronald! Find out how they met, where they  are now, more about their friendships with the We Grwn? cast, and their  plans for the future. Books, Shirts, and Merch! - https://eskayjohns.com/ Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/shaunie-j-designs Music - Ice Kenkey Beat - Nana Kwabena

Military Family, Long Distance, Homeowners, Parents | We Introduce Moyo's husband? | #wegrwn | S2E3 01.03.2023

Shaun, Moyo, and Jess continue the husband series! Come meet the second  husband guest, Moyo's husband Ramarcus! Find out how they met, where  they are now, more about their friendships with the We Grwn? cast, and  their plans for the future.    Books, Shirts, and Merch! - https://eskayjohns.com/   Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/shaunie-j-designs   Music - Ice Kenkey Beat - Nana Kwabena

Mini Recap Ep - What Chapter are WE on? | #wegrwn | S1 Bonus 20.02.2023

In this mini episode, Jess, Moyo, and Shaun discuss what chapter their on in life, accountability, and progress.

Coming Out, Age Gap, LGBTQIA, Homeowners, Adoption | We Introduce Shaun's husband? | #wegrwn | S2E2 15.02.2023

Jess, Shaun, and Moyo finally kick off the husband series! Come meet the  first subject - we mean husband - Shaun's husband Gian! Find out how  they met, where they are now, more about their friendships with the We  Grwn? cast, and their plans for the future.    Books, Shirts, and Merch! - https://eskayjohns.com/ Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/shaunie-j-designs Music - Ice Kenkey Beat - N...

1900s, Millennial Marriages, Black Creators, Churchy | We BACK? Intro to Season 2 | #wegrwn | S2E1 01.02.2023

We're back and better than ever! Moyo, Jess, and Shaun want to say thank you to all of our subscribers and followers and are excited to start season 2! This season we're doing something a little different! We're going to discuss topics from the book "Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner" by Kevin and Melissa Fredericks. No, this isn't a bo...

End of Year, Recap, Karaoke, Future Endeavors, Life Lessons, Subscribe | WE Done? | #wegrwn | S1E17 28.12.2022

In this episode, Jess, Shaun, and Moyo have a year end review (or is it  year in review?). We discuss what our highs were and different topics  that we really enjoyed talking about. We also cover areas we'd like to  improve in and some lessons learned from the entire experience.   Overall, this journey has been absolutely wonderful and we really enjoy  spending time with one another. Creating "We...

Sneaky Links, FWB, Insecurities, Spilling Tea, Followers Q&A | WE Got Answers? | #wegrwn | S1E16 14.12.2022

In this episode, Moyo, Jess, and Shaun take on questions sent in by you  guys! We were really excited to answer all of the questions, and trust and believe we received a lot of them!    What are some of the things we answered?   The most embarrassing thing you've ever done? What are your hobbies?  what color is your room? Can you spill some tea? How do you define  success? What's your biggest fear...

Thanksgiving mukbang, Gentle parenting | WE Thankful? Thanksgiving This or That | #wegrwn | S1E15 30.11.2022

On this special thanksgiving episode, Shaun, Moyo, and Jess do a little  bit of everything! They mukbang, they do this or that, and they have  fun! They discuss whether it's all about turkey, or team ham.    Books, Shirts, and Merch! - https://eskayjohns.com/   Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/shaunie-j-designs Music - Ice Kenkey Beat - Nana Kwabena  

Animals, Pets, Humans, Patronus, Aliens, UFOs, Childhood Stories | WE Wildin Out | #wegrwn | S1E14 16.11.2022

Jess, Moyo, and Shaun go on an adventure and discuss animals in this  episode. They talk about their favorite animals, what animal best  represents themselves, and even get spacey and explore their thoughts on aliens (extraterrestrials or UFOs....not sure the correct term  anymore).    In this episode, the hosts of We Grwn? learn a little more about each  other's view...

Ghost stories, trick or treat, parties and Sex Ed |WE Do Halloween and Costumes?| #wegrwn | S1E13 31.10.2022

Shaun (the Ghost), Jess (Missy Elliott), and Moyo (the Queen of Self  Care) talk all about Halloween on this episode! They dressed up, geeked  out, and even released the podcast early just so you could get the full  Halloween experience. Topics were all over the place, ranging from ghost  stories, trick or treat experiences, sexual education, and party plans  for the futur...

Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexetarian, Food Intolerance, FOMO, Good YouTubers |WE Mukbang?| #wegrwn |S1E12 19.10.2022

Moyo, Jess, and Shaun decided to do a Mukbang and eat on camera! Check  out this episode where there talk about the decision to become a  vegetarian (sometimes vegan) and food intolerance (including lactose,  fructose, fructan - jeez Shaun, what can you even eat?). The crew also  talks about fear of missing out (FOMO is real yall), and even some  childhood tv shows like Co...

Submission in Friendships & Relationships, Worldly vs Biblical |WE Submitting? | #wegrwn | S1E11 05.10.2022

Moyo, Jess, Marcus, and Shaun take a closer look at what submitting in a  relationship looks like. A conversation most of the group has been  itching to have while others remain reluctant. What does it look like to  submit? How does one be submissive in a relationship? Should only the  woman submit? Is there submission in friend groups? Watch the WE GRWN?  members delve in...

Young, Black, Millennials, Tech, CompSci, PM, Analyst | WE Techy? Meet Marcus | #wegrwn | S1E10 21.09.2022

Shaun, Jess, Moyo, and the infamous Marcus get technological! The group  discusses their relationship with technology, how it impact their daily  lives, working in tech, and dealing with it on a daily basis. #blacksintech    They talk about what they do for work as a Development Program Director,  Legal IT Program Manager (PMP ayy), IT Analyst and a Lead Software &nbs...

Parenting, Adoption, Toddlers vs Big Kids, Gentle Parenting |WE Got Kids?| #wegrwn | S1E9 07.09.2022

Shaun, Moyo, and Jess explore what would change in their group's dynamics if Shaun and Jess had kids, and ponder what they would be like as parents. They also discuss what was different when Moyo had kids.      Books, Shirts, and Merch! - https://eskayjohns.com/ Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/shaunie-j-designs Music - Ice Kenkey Beat - Nana Kwabena #wegrwn #wegrown #an...

Loyalty, Creativity, Affirmations, Friendship, Compliments |WE like each other? | #wegrwn | S1E8 24.08.2022

Moyo, Jess, and Shaun dive deep into what they REALLY like about each other. Find out about Jess' loyalty, Shaun's creativity, and Moyo's wisdom.      Books, Shirts, and Merch! - https://eskayjohns.com/ Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/shaunie-j-designs Music - Ice Kenkey Beat - Nana Kwabena #wegrwn #wegrown #anchorfm #spotifypodcast #videopodcast #videopodcasting #colle...

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