She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17

Text us and share your adulting stories!Let BetterHelp connect you with a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/chizi and enjoy a special discount on the first month!If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or the therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq _________________________How does a Trinidad-born, NYC-raised child go from a Political Science major at Vanderbilt to a Marketing manager at Google, to  Culture shifting Influencer with over 300k followers, to Mba at Columbia Business School.  In Episode 17 of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, we sit down with Cedoni Francis — ex-Google employee, Columbia Business School MBA student, and content creator — to unpack a journey that doesn’t follow the usual creator playbook.This conversation also dives deep into upbringing, education, immigrant parents, elite schools, scholarships, and how early exposure and discipline shaped her mindset around success, money, and independence.If you’ve ever felt caught between ambition, stability, and purpose — this episode is for youWatch / Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe.Episode Chapters 00:00 – IntroWelcome to Episode 17 + meeting Cedoni Francis03:40 – Who Cedoni IsEx-Google employee, creator, and Columbia MBA student06:30 – Creating While Working at GoogleHow content creation started inside corporate life10:45 – Corporate Burnout & Workplace RealityOverwork, HR issues, and being stretched too thin15:20 – Finding Out You’re Laid Off via TikTokThe moment Cedoni realized she was laid off from Google20:30 – Choosing Not to Rush Into Full-Time InfluencingWhy business school made more sense than chasing virality25:40 – How Her TikTok Career Actually BeganCampus brand reps, early TikTok programs, and consistency32:10 – Going Viral After GraduationThe Vanderbilt graduation video that changed everything38:45 – “If You Want to Be an Influencer, Don’t Try to Be One”Why organic growth beats chasing algorithms45:30 – Growing Up Caribbean in NYCIdentity, culture, and navigating different worlds52:20 – Education, Immigrant Parents & ExpectationsWhy college was the bare minimum in her household1:00:40 – Private School vs Public School ExperiencesHow environment shaped confidence and work ethic1:12:30 – Scholarships, Posse Foundation & VanderbiltHow she secured a debt-free college education1:22:10 – Career Strategy From a Young AgeTargeting high-paying jobs and long-term thinking1:30:45 – Lessons on Ambition, Stability & PurposeWhat adulthood really looks like when plans change1:35:30 – Final Thoughts & TakeawaysBetting on yourself without losing your footing____________________You 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 the Previous Episode ⬇️Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTBAn Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLccThere's more for Season 2⬇️Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_dShould you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5-Let's Be Friends!Instagram➟ htt 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/