The Grownup Millennial

We went off the rails just a little bit in this brutally frank discussion (that really was not going to be a podcast episode, but here we are. Jon and I continue our deep dive into culture, race and resistance - opening with the revolutinary poeer of motherhood and how much of the way he sees the world is due to his mother's influence. During the episode Jon shared some unique perspectives on: addictive behaviour drug use and escapism asking for help intergenerational trauma  genetic memory Listen to this on loud, share with a friend and leave a rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We're just two Black immigrants living with ADHD making light of a superbly heavy topic: "Everything is Revolutionary: Black existence in a world built to exclude us". Jon and I have been friends for years and he is not only insanely brilliant but very insightful. We speak about navigating oppressive systems; finding peace in constant revolution; why fatigue hits different these days; and why everyday feels like "chaos in a teacup". Listen to this on loud, leave your opinions in the comments and share it with a friend!

Get ready for a deliciously honest conversation with Mandlana, a Jamaican-born, New York–based private chef and culinary storyteller. She is the culinary genius behind Made by Mandlana – The Mindful Chef. In this episode, we explore how she blends bold Caribbean flavour, mindfulness, community, and intention into every plate; how she pivoted from a career in communication to being a chef and why food is more than nourishment - it's connection, creativity, and care. This episode invites you to rethink how food, identity, and community shape who we are. A must-listen for creatives, food lovers, and anyone building a life with intention. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 05:59 : Update your commitment 15:09 : It's okay to change your mind 23:16 : "I live with grief everyday" 47:12 : "I struggle with resting" 01:07:53 : Know your value

Recorded in Jamaica just days after category 5 Hurricane Melissa (the biggest storm in 90 years, second largest ever in the Atlantic, and the biggest storm ever to hit Jamaica's shores) this raw episode captures what it's really like when the storm passes but nothing feels calm. No power, no water, no rest - just frustration, fatigue, and too much to process. No fake positivity. No silver lining. Just the truth of how shitty it all feels. The government's official website: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/  I will also be sharing more ways to help on Instagram: 

We've all been told to follow the playbook: get the degrees, climb the corporate ladder, and check all the boxes. Our guest Tracey did exactly that for 12 years. She was a master storyteller, a pro marketer on a path that was going exactly as planned. But what happens when life decides to rip up the playbook? After rolling with every punch life threw at her, she's now a beauty and wellness boss, founder of her own business. She's proof that starting over isn't a setback, it's a superpower. In this episode, Tracey shares what it's really like to pivot, pursue your passion, and give yourself permission to change your mind - even when the path looks nothing like you ever planned. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 09:49 : Escape plan 24:20 : "I am exhausted" 38:47 : De-centering work 50:19 : Sometimes you have to disappear 01:20:28 : "…and not being afraid to fail"

You'll be a different person after listening to this episode. The only thing better than Caurel's infectious laugh is her thoughtful responses. We spoke about resilience, hypnotherapy, gratitude, disappointment, and why we're all feeling stuck. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 04:07 - Showing up is the 100%  19:43 - Pain is necessary 22:43 - Maybe its a YOU problem 28:07 - Why everything feels wrong, and what you can do about it 39:12 - A mind blowing take on absentee parents Caurel is a wild-hearted explorer of life and a relentless seeker of truth. She doesn't just walk through life, she dances, leaps, and sometimes bulldozes her way through it, rewriting the rules with every step. Her passion for transformation led her to become a Hypnotherapist and Mentor. She helps others rise above limitations, embrace joy and purpose, and live their truth with audacity.

Hey, you could be living with PTSD and not even know it!  We're diving deep into PTSD and carrying unprocessed trauma, how trauma rewires your brain, and practical steps to start healing. Tune in to learn how to regulate your nervous system, rewrite your story, and take control of your healing journey. Because you deserve to thrive—not just survive. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 02:19 - What the heck Is PTSD 05:10 - (Re)defining Trauma 07:30 - Trauma can rewire your brain 10:19 - Why you think you don't have trauma 12:26 - Your trauma might look like …

When you think about radical self-care what comes to mind? This podcast episode disrupts the passive mindset around self-care and forces us to think more intentionally about what caring for ourselves looks like within all contexts. Listen in, and share with a friend. 

Are you ready to take control of your finances and design a life that feels as good as it looks? In this episode, we're diving deep into what it means to reset your money mindset and habits as a Millennial. From tackling student loan debt and embracing side hustles to investing smarter and saving with purpose, this is your roadmap to financial empowerment. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 05:31 : #2 - Avoid "spending leaks" 06:49: Let's be honest about the emergency fund  08:58: #9 - Cultivate healthy money habits 09:26: #10 - Avoid lifestyle inflation 11:25: #14 - Self-care, but for your money Click HERE for show notes + FREE budget download

Let's get serious about some pretty big mental health issues - you know the ones you've been quietly ignoring. The things we have described as character traits or personality indicators that are probably just symptoms of mental health challenges. In this episode: the three big capital M mental health issues facing adults; how they manifest in our lives; and how we can build a bridge over it.  FIVE MUST-LISTEN EPISODES: 03:10 : WAIT! How many people? 03:22 : Why millennials, especially, are having a hard time 09:16 : You won't believe the third one 14:53 : Okay, but what next? 15:38 : Community as success

In this episode Aneakaleigh invites us to meet the depths of ourselves. She talks about how a quarter-life crisis changed everything and later led her back to the thing that would reshape her life - Human Design. We connect about living outside of your home country; the realization of Blackness/"otherness" and what it really means to say yes to ourselves. Oh, and she also breaks down Human Design and makes it so easy to understand, plus she shares her fave apps! Aneakaleigh is a life coach from Trinidad and Tobago, helping burnt-out Millennials reset and refresh their lives. Five MUST LISTEN segments: 15:53 : "…to meet the depths of myself" 18:31 : "Everything was collapsing" - a quarter life crisis 24:32 : "When do I enjoy my life" 44:20 : What exactly is Human Design? 1:25:12 : How do we say yes to ourselves?

I couldn't wait any longer to have this chat with D.C. and recorded this episode while sharing a 2 bedroom vacation home with my family, please excuse the noise of my parents in the background. This chat is exactly what you need to hear right now, so drop everything, share it with a friend and then listen in! D.C is a self-proclaimed wordsmith and the author of the book "An Artist's Manifesto: Writing under the influence of a Millennial emergence". D.C. studied English Literature at Yale and credits their writing success to reading books over 8,000 years old! In this episode - that's a little over an hour - we talk about why you can never really find your purpose, why we're dropping out of society, existential crises, and why we shouldn't be afraid to answer big questions.   [WARNING: from 37:47 to 51:20 questions are asked about sexual abuse and self-harm] Five MUST LISTEN segments: 18:24 : Motivational speakers and giving up authority 22:16 : "Me and Beyonce don't have the same 24 hours" 30:36 : Why Millennials are dropping out of society 39:54 : Demystifying thoughts of self-harm 1:05:37 : Why you never really find your purpose

If you've been thinking about calling off your job search, you're not alone. Research shows that this job market is the most challenging of our lifetime - so you're not imagining things. Hilani Ellis, who we like to call the Millennial job market expert and owner of boutique placement firm - Exceptional Admins, simplifies the job seeking and application process and highlights how we can stand out from the crowd and what the heck employers are looking for. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 06:59 : What's going on with jobs 24:32 : "take a day off" from the job search

It felt like we just woke up one day and things felt …different somehow. If you've been feeling a bit off, it's not mercury in gatorade - the world is really a wild place right now.  Laugh (and maybe cry) along with me as I share some shocking realities you probably aren't tuned into right now. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 03:33 : Grocery as self-care? 27:10 : Finding a job right now is like finding a needle in a haystack

This is a conversation months in the making and you'll hear why. Francine is a Jamaican living in Vienna, Austria. She's a writer and small business owner who's passionate about self-exploration and personal development. We talk about career changes, setting boundaries, building confidence, and emotional self-reliance. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 16:50 : On turning 30… 22:41 : Three biggest lessons (imposter syndrome; do it anyway; and emotional self-reliance)

Klieon John is quite literally rewriting history. He is taking stories from the Caribbean - specifically from his homeland: St. Kitts and Nevis - and telling them across the world. This podcast episode speaks about identity, purpose, the importance of sharing stories, and the magic that can happen when you listen to yourself and believe in your talent. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 18:15 : "Being an artist in the Caribbean is one of the easiest things in the world" 28:40 : Things we don't talk about: Intergenerational trauma

Divine alignment is the theme of this podcast episode. This is part 1 in a 2-part conversation with Klieon John, a 14-year veteran in the Caribbean film and creative space. We talk about entrepreneurship, figuring things out on the fly, and charting your own path (even when you don't see the road). Two MUST LISTEN segments: 09:30 : Rediscovering religion 32:24 : Where is my next paycheque coming from

Answering this question might give you more to work out with your therapist 🙈. The guest for this podcast is probably the first fan of the podcast and we spoke about the labour of growing up in a Caribbean household, the benefits, and how it might steal your childhood. Two MUST LISTEN segments:  26:59 : "I'm always on" 30:36 : Black people don't get a break

This is the part 2 you've been waiting for. Nathasha and I connect on so many levels and you won't believe what really brings us together. In this episode she speaks about her research; going to therapy; the sticky floor; and why she's saying no. Two MUST LISTEN segments: 08:18 : Not microagressions, that's structural racism 29:10 : The sticky floor

In this podcast episode, that will make you question identity, belonging and our process of becoming. This two-part discussion covers topics like: finding your passion, finding your people, racism, media culture  and how she has come (re)define identity in a homeland that sometimes didn't feel like home. Two MUST LISTEN segments:  16:14: Everything is crap 26:20: A complicated homeland   

How are you cheating yourself out of better? Find out in this episode. Click here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode92/

Here's why you're not taking a break and why you should. For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-stepaway/

This is the finale you need to hear. Jon shares his views on Black History Month, why everything is a political statement and so much more! See show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode91/

This is a mind-blowing conversation about all the things people don't talk about as Black people - and specifically Black immigrants - and this is just part one! See show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode90/

Anybody else just kind of feeling "blah"? You're not alone, let's chat. For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode89/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/subscribe/ 

This episode calls us to reflect on our definition of happiness, and all the things we've identified as self-care. Find out the key(s) to happiness and more here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode88/

Conversation is the basis of our existence, and in an age where we have all the tools to have more conversation...we seem to be talking less. Here's why we need to talk more. For detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode87/

This is the interview you need to jumpstart your winning mindset. For more detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode86/

In this episode I chat with a special guest about our experiences after years in the corporate world (and working in different countries) and how we and our work has evolved. See here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode85/

In this conversation with Amanda - award-winning writer, activist and Caribbeanist, we talk about the state of the world, how she is rewriting the narrative and why we need criticism. See detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode84

In this conversation with Amanda - award-winning writer, activist and Caribbeanist, we talk about the state of the world, how she is rewriting the narrative and why we need criticism. See detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode84

In just 30 minutes you'll get a step-by-step guide to accessing wealth,  what it really means to be successful, and how to maintain momentum. See detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode83/

What does it look like for you to let go? We talk about some hard truths in this *unedited* episode. See the show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode82/

Have you been living in your head lately? Here's what you've been missing. See detailed show notes and transcription here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode81/

Why we're taking a break and why you should too! For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-break

This is the 80th episode! And we're talking all about a man's best friend and all the hidden benefits of having a dog (even for busy Millennials). See show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode80/

If you need a push today, this is the episode you need to hear. Olivier shares how you can leverage your life. Read more detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode79

In this two-part episode, Olivier Roland shares how we can take out dreams from idea to reality and achieve success beyond wealth. 

Here are 9 things we can do when we just don't feel like ourselves. Click here for show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode77

If you have kids, are thinking about having kids or even babysitting kids this episode is for you. Catherine is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a parent and the author of "Happy with baby". Listen to her invaluable tips on raising ourselves, and children in a changing world. Find show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode76

In this brutally honest solo-cast, I talk about how grief and anxiety can dull the flame of a lifelong dream, and how to reclaim joy. Buy my book and see full show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode75/

I have been following @BookofCinz  for a while and have pretty much been in awe of her commitment to reading, her authenticity and how she seems to have her sh*t together. We talk about all this in this episode. See detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode74/

We've been THROUGH IT with this Coronavirus pandemic...could we be near the end? Are you prepared for the end? For detailed show notes, click here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode73/

We want to be the best at everything - the best friend possible, we want to hit all our goals and we want to be stable, mentally well human beings. It's a lot, here's how we can try to make it all work. Click here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode72/

Giving you all the tools you need to do a fulfilling year in review. The great thing is that you can do this any point in the year whenever you need a little jumpstart. Check out detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode71/

Rihanna was named a national hero (in Barbados) at the age of 33. This caused quite the uproar online. Here's why we should care.  Click here for the detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode70/

Online dating, long-distance relationships, interracial relationships, what happens beyond the happily ever after? Click here to see the show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode69/

This podcast episode will not only change how you think about weight and overall wellness, but it will change how you think about life.  Check out the detailed show notes here: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode68

You may know Brittany Wagner from the Netflix docu-series 'Last Chance U", in this chat we talk about her book "Next Chance U" and all the ways we need to push past fear to get to our next chance. Click here for detailed show notes: https://thegrownupmillennial.com/podcast-episode67/

We're all in a rush to do "things" before we're "too old", but who decides when that is? Listen to this podcast episode to hear all the reasons your goals don't have a time cap. Check out our website for detailed show notes and adulting resources: https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/