Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Life's Uncertainty | Ep 13

Text us and share your adulting stories!Life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes, the hardest moments end up teaching you the most.In this episode, my dad and I talk about what it really means to fail, start over, and find peace when life throws you curveballs. From losing loved ones and dealing with financial setbacks to learning how to pivot and keep going, he opens up about lessons that shaped his life and changed the way I see mine.It’s honest, emotional, and a reminder that failure isn’t the end. It’s just part of growing up.Chapters3:00 – Losing a Parent & Dealing with Grief6:30 – Building “Committee of Friends”10:30 – Preparing for Life’s Inevitable Moments15:00 – Financial Struggles & Learning to Save18:30 – Losing a Job & Finding Hope21:00 – Comparison, Social Media & Self-Worth25:00 – Knowing When It’s Time to Pivot28:00 – Choosing Between Law School & America33:00 – The Curveballs That Lead to Purpose37:00 – Faith, Family, and Hard Decisions41:00 – Lessons on Growth & ResilienceYou can also listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on:The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3cYou might like ⬇️An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLccThere's more⬇️I’m Tired of Pretending Money Isn’t a Big Deal - Ep 02https://youtu.be/87F1-0fT7hwShould I Freeze My Eggs? Do I Even Want Kids? - Ep 03https://youtu.be/RS0I-5fq6ZsLet's Be Friends!Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduruhttps://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpodTiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduruPinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=enThe DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/