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11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning109: The Finale: It Gets Better - Life Updates, & the future of the Transition TribeHey Transition Tribe! We know you've missed us, but we’re back 🙌🏾 As we wrap up this amazing first season, we want to thank you guys for being such great listeners. If you take anything from this podcast, we hope you realize that we are constantly in seasons of evolution and transition, and that you're not the only one wandering through life uncomfortably in seasons of the unknown. Soon you will reach your purpose and fully live in it, one step of faith at a time. In this final episode, we sit down and chat about our personal transitions, what we've be...
2019-12-0949 min11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning108: Love Always, Gratitude w/ Tessa Haldes, A Faithful FriendBeing grateful is a state of mind that shouldn’t only happen on Thanksgiving. It’s something that should be a constant reminder of how far we’ve come, who has helped us on the journey, and where we’re going. In this episode, our good friend Tessa Haldes joins the conversation on what it means to show gratitude during a transition season. Having graduated from college and worked in a few jobs, Tessa decides that she will pursue graduate school to ultimately reach the goals she has set out for herself. But, what happens in between those decisions? Do you move...
2019-09-1648 min11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning107: Don’t Play Yourself - Comparison vs. Motivation W/Trap Cellist Yanna CelloTrap Cello? Two words you'd never expect to live side by side, but classically trained and culturally aware musician "Yanna Cello" effortlessly intertwines them in her daily life. Former University of Illinois Champaign Urbana alum has found a way insert her own hip hop culture into the tradition of the string instrument she's loved since she was a little girl. In this episode, Ayana opens up about her battle with training and retraining herself, important techniques and competing for paid gigs against musicians with "traditional" playing styles. She also expresses her usage of social media and how removing the mindset...
2019-09-0251 min11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning106: Entrepreneurship - Level Up to Become Your Own Boss W/Dante JonesWhat happens when you finally master your side hustle and want to profit from it? You do exactly what our guest Dante Jones did and boss up your strengths. As a former Division I Football athlete turned business man and entrepreneur, Dante found a way to keep his love for fitness and athletics by monetizing it as part of his daily life. After quickly realizing that selling life insurance and driving Uber wasn't something he wanted to pursue for the rest of his life, he decided to use the skills he acquired during those times for a greater purpose. That's...
2019-07-2246 min11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning105: #RelationshipGoals W/ Emmanuel and OlamideOkay. Let's get straight to it. Relationships can be insanely difficult to navigate, especially when going through stages of personal transition. You have those friends that seem to be asked on dates every weekend, those that have been in faithful relationships since Kindergarten, and then those stuck in the middle, simply trying to figure out what to eat for dinner. On this episode, we explore the popular hashtag #RelationshipGoals with power couple Emmanuel and Olamide Grace, including the pros and cons of a relationship in your twenties, and everything social media doesn't see. Emmanuel and Olamide Grace are a...
2019-07-0858 min11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning104: Passion to Purpose W/Side Hustle Pro & Line Cook Kevin YooSometimes our day jobs do little for us inspirationally outside of helping us pay our bills and keep us financially stable. It can be difficult to determine whether or not you should grind it out at your 9-5 or quit to pursue your real passion. Well Korean-American millennial and working Chef Kevin Yoo has found his niche with side hustles on his journey to being a Master Chef. As a business professional by day and a chef at one of the most pristine Chicago restaurants by night, Kevin pulls from experiencing the joys of cooking as a young boy...
2019-07-0158 min11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning*BONUS EPISODE* The Marathon Continues: Recalling The Life of Nipsey HussleJust when you thought you'd have to wait another week! We had more content and couldn't hold this one back from you guys. Our last episode guest Crystal Joy joined us on this conversation, recalling the life of the legendary Rapper, Philanthropist, Activist and Savior to the streets Ermias Joseph Asghedom, otherwise known by his stage name, Nipsey Hussle. In this episode, we dive deep into the issues surrounding Nipsey's death and other challenges plaguing black and minority communities in today's society. We also touch on the pros and cons of social media, and how they relate to owning...
2019-06-2742 min11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning103: Recalculating W/Crystal Joy, Actress & FilmmakerEver catch yourself driving down a breezy highway after a long day at work, only for your GPS to suddenly redirect you? Ever taken an unknown, unexpected route with hopes of making it to that shiny end goal? Well so has Crystal Joy, Actress, Writer, Filmmaker, and all around Creative, who has dealt with quite a few detours of her own. Crystal pushed her dreams of Broadway lights and TV screens to the back burner for years, when one of the most traumatic, life changing experiences forced her to work up the courage to do what she had been...
2019-06-2452 min11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning102: Keep The Faith W/Leah Dixon (@LeahsEssence), Lifestyle InfluencerWhat's up #TransitionTribe!! We're keeping it rolling on this beautiful Sunday with our latest episode entitled "Keep The Faith." In this conversation we switch gears and chat with a very special guest Leah Dixon, a Chicago based content creator, beauty blogger and Christian lifestyle influencer. Leah, otherwise known as "Leah's Essence," hopped on the train early, and created an online brand for herself before it became "trendy." Leah opens up and shares with us her seasons of transition with regards to her Christian faith, and how her walk with God sometimes feels like an intricate dance. To keep up...
2019-06-171h 0611:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning101: Welcome To The TribeWe’rreeee baccckkk!! Thank you guys for tuning into our intro episode, but we have a little more in store for you all with our first official full length recording. In this episode, we dive a little deeper into our personal life journey’s during and after college and discuss life expectations vs. our actual reality. Don’t forget to share, rate and subscribe! Follow our social media @1159ygtpodcast @mizz_jazz and @kenyattasacha on Instagram! Thank you for listening!!
2019-06-0937 min11:59 Young, Gifted & TransitioningThe Intro: Allow Us To Reintroduce OurselvesWhat's up guys! Thanks for tuning in to our very first episode! We're so excited to have you all join our #TransitionTribe as we try and navigate this crazy thing called life. Listen in to get a sneak peek at what's to come for the upcoming season!!
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