From Managers to Friends: The Truth About Your 20s, Career Moves & Dating in a Big City

In this episode of Granted, I sit down with two of my former managers from my high school job — now close friends — to talk about what they’d do differently in their 20s.Shane and Tashina open up about major career changes, personal growth, and the lessons they learned navigating their 20s. We dive into career pivots, leaving roles that no longer fit, and why constant growth can be uncomfortable but necessary.We also get real about dating in your 20s — especially in a big city like Denver. From dating apps to timing, pressure, and expectations, we break down why you don’t need to find your life partner early and how to approach relationships with confidence and clarity.If you’re in your 20s (or about to be), this conversation is packed with honest advice, perspective, and reassurance that you’re not behind. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:34 How We All Met06:06 Do People Show The Real Them On Social Media10:09 The Difference Between Male and Female Friendships13:04 The Question You Can Ask21:10 Shanes Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual State31:25 Key Takeaways From Their 20s40:39 Most Challenging Moment In Their 20s50:20 Recovering a Friendship59:59 Tashinas Dating Mindset1:10:26 The Reality of Dating Apps1:17:25 Who Pays For The First Date??1:25:27 Attractive People Know They Are Attractive1:30:27 Finding Connection Is HardSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: @GrantedStudioss LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pf5AOH5bWakvlIqfGUj1U?si=oD39Can9SfuFuMO6400N6gFollow My Instagram@[email protected] [email protected] Instagrams@shinababyy@shanexgoodrich#LifeInYour20s #CareerGrowth #DatingInYour20s