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Done With AdultingEnd of 2023 Check In!It's been a minute DWAFAM! Enjoy this bonus epsiode where Asia and Jareed catch up with each other after a long hiatus. New season coming 2024!2023-12-2839 minDone With AdultingThis One's For the MomsThis week Jareed’s wife (and better half), Emily, is joining Asia as co-host and the two are welcoming Dr. Serena Rose (@thepostpartumdoctor) as a guest for this special episode. We are discussing all things postpartum as Dr. Serena shares with us all of her inside knowledge about how moms and all parents can best prepare for a safe, thoughtful and supportive postpartum period. Asia and Emily are sharing some of the struggles they experienced in their postpartum journeys, and Dr. Serena is also giving us the inside scoop on the postpartum programs and services she offers. No matter wh...2023-05-1055 minDone With AdultingGet Your Sex Life TogetherAsia and Jareed are not holding back one bit as they interview Kaci Mial (@sexcoachkaci), who is the first certified sex coach to join us on Done With Adulting! Kaci specializes in helping people navigate sex while trying to conceive, during pregnancy and postpartum, but we are asking her ALL KINDS OF QUESTIONS about how to improve and maintain healthy sex lives. Tune in and subscribe! Follow DWA on Instagram 2023-05-0356 minDone With AdultingHome Renos (On a Budget)In the last six months, Asia and Jareed did some major home renovations, both planned and unplanned. For the homeowners out there, you KNOW how frustrating it can be when your ‘list of things’ gets longer but your money does not! Asia and Jareed are not just sharing all the details of their recent renos, but the different ways they were financed. We hope this episode motivates you to finally turn that space that has been annoying you, into your future sanctuary, without breaking the bank! Follow DWA on Instagram2023-04-2652 minDone With AdultingIt's Time to Try Something NewWhen was the last time you thought about what you do for fun? The thing you do outside of work, parenting, and paying bills that fills your cup. The thing you do JUST FOR YOU. For a lot of us, we don’t even notice how deeply caught up we are in the cycle of adulting until we ask ourselves these types of questions. What makes you feel GOOD?! In episode 3 of the season (and our 100th episode of all time!!!), Asia and Jareed are discussing how they reconnected with old hobbies, and found some new ones in this ne...2023-04-1937 minDone With AdultingPicking Up the Postpartum PiecesIn Asia’s debut solo episode, she’s getting real and vulnerable about everything that went on for her in the past year since having a child. You will hear about her experience with postpartum anxiety and grief, why the podcast was gone for so long, and how she found herself again thanks to community. If you are pregnant, planning a family or even just know someone who is pregnant, this episode might help you to better understand what the postpartum journey is like. No journey is the same, but they are all important and life changing. Follo...2023-04-1237 minDone With AdultingThe Re-IntroductionWelcome to our life edit era! We have been gone for a while but we are back and better than ever. During our time away we did some real work on ourselves, our environments and our communities and want to now share that journey with you. In this season's opening episode, Asia and Jareed are catching up with each other’s lives and giving the listeners a sneak peak into what the season will hold. If you feel your entire adult life needs a little facelift, this season is for you. Follow DWA on Instagram 2023-04-1234 minDone With AdultingSummer's Birth StoryDon’t call it a comeback! DWA will FINALLY return with regular weekly episodes on Monday, September 12, 2022. Until then, enjoy this BONUS episode where Asia finally shares her baby’s birth story! Also, feel free to catch up on our past episodes in the meantime, and thank you for your continued support. Follow DWA on Instagram2022-07-2554 minDone With AdultingThe US Prison System - Pulling Back the Curtain with Dr. Brashani ReeceAsia and Jareed interview Dr. Brashani Reece about the why the United States prison system is doing more harm than good. Dr. Brashani Reece is a public speaker for ending life sentences and co-founder of the DropLWOP New England Project. As a survivor of violence, Dr. Reece has a personal understanding of the impact of violence and the ways in which our criminal justice system is built solely for punishment, not accountability or healing. She is passionate about finding alternatives to lifetime incarceration and specializes in introducing the key issues related to prison in America to audiences who are n...2022-02-151h 14Done With Adulting“My Wife is Pregnant” with Terrence WatsonThis week Asia’s husband, Terrence, takes her place on the pod and is interviewed about his experience during Asia’s pregnancy so far. Jareed and Terrence discuss pregnancy from the “non pregnant” perspective and discuss the ways they handle the experience. Terrence is also sharing some of his expectations for child birth and what he thinks should happen at and after the hospital. Tune in to hear these Dad’s get somethings off their chest and share this episode with a soon to be Dad! Follow DWA on Instagram and Twitter2022-01-1742 minDone With AdultingNew Year, Same PodJoin Asia and Jareed as they welcome 2022, reflect on how 2021 went and catch up on what is going on in their lives. Hear some clips from our top 2021 episodes and get sneak peak of what’s to come in 2022. Tune in and subscribe! Follow DWA on Instagram and Twitter2022-01-1148 minDone With AdultingREAL FCKN TALK | Done with FCKN Grief w/ Asia WatsonOn this week’s episode of RFT, Brenna is overjoyed to chat with the other half of the dynamic duo from Done With Adulting, Asia Watson!! Not only does Asia clue us in on what inspired the podcast that offers advice for taking on the adult word while validating the general exhaustion of it all, but she also discusses her own experience with grief. We don’t all tackle emotions the same, and Asia delves into her personal story and the ways she faced the losses in her life. If you wanna hear two smart FCKERS break down the way...2021-12-071h 06Done With AdultingWe’re Back! Job, House, Baby & Therapy UpdatesSorry we ghosted you! Adulting took over our lives per usual, but we are back with some great content to finish out 2021. In this episode Asia is catching us up on the move to her new house, why she quit her job and started a new one after 6 months and how therapy is going so far. Jareed is letting us in on how he and Emily are prepping for a 10 day trip to Atlanta for Thanksgiving with a 3 month old and how his sober November is going. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter2021-11-2237 minDone With AdultingKeeping Up With DWA Pt. 2This week we are catching you up on everything Asia and Jareed have been up to the last couple months. Jareed is sharing how he is adjusting to fatherhood and Asia has two big announcements!2021-10-1852 minDone With AdultingLet’s Get Productive feat. Kierra AsnauskusPOV: You wake up and vow to make today productive. Then, adulting happens. Before you know it, it’s 8pm and you haven’t crossed a single thing off your to do list. Is this not the most frustrating thing?! Today we are interviewing Kierra Asnauskus, whose purpose is to teach and empower coaches and service based entrepreneurs how to conquer their chaos, take control over their life and become a productive boss without sacrificing self care. But even if you are not an entrepreneur, you can apply Kierra’s knowledge to your everyday life to help increas...2021-10-051h 02Done With AdultingREAL FCKN TALK | Done with FCKN Adulting w/ Jareed GainesEPISODE NOTES PROVIDED BY REAL FCKN TALK: On this weeks episode of RFT, Brenna chats with another fellow member of the Almost 30 accelerator program Jareed Gaines! Jareed is the cohost of the Done With Adulting podcast, along with Asia, a safe space for all of us who are fed up with being a FCKN grown up. Jareed and Asia aim to attack societal expectations for adulthood and normalize all the phases of life we go through. On top of this kick ass pod, Jareed delves into his personal journey and how it has shaped his outlook on...2021-09-2748 minDone With AdultingThe 411 on Real Estate Investment with Tina MounlavongsyOne thing we always hear is about how lucrative real estate can be! More and more often stories of people retiring through real estate are coming to the surface and we want in on it. But where do we even start? Tina Mounlavongsy has an 8 door portfolio and has been investing in real estate for over 4 years but has been involved in the industry for over a decade. Tina is giving us the real estate for dummies version of how we can get started on an investment journey. Tune in and subscribe! We also discuss: First st...2021-09-2059 minDone With AdultingJovi's Birth StoryAfter a few weeks off, Jareed is finally back from paternity leave and sharing all the details about his new baby girl Jovi! His wife Emily (and baby Jovi) also join this episode to give us the play by play about the day Jovi arrived. Tune in to hear about whether or not Jareed panicked or stayed calm during the birth, what they both love and hate about parenthood so far, and reivew Jovi’s birth chart. Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter2021-09-1351 minDone With AdultingOlympic Review, Vacation Recap & Awaiting Lady GainesAsia and Jareed debrief the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Asia is sharing the details about her family vacation to Martha's Vineyard, and Jareed is patiently awaiting the arrival of his baby girl! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter2021-08-1643 minDone With AdultingDYING OF LAUGHTER | Dead Dad RoundtableToday we are talking about our dead dads. Hosts Asia & Jareed of DONE WITH ADULTING open up about their grief stories: Asia lost her dad in college to sarcoidosis and Jareed lost his dad last year to kidney failure. We also discuss the complexities of making end-of-life decisions, the aftermath of losing your dad in college, losing your dad before coming a dad, and how people grieve differently. Done with Adulting is a weekly podcast that will provide you the relief you need from life’s biggest pressure. Boston based best friends will attempt to break down the so...2021-08-091h 11Done With AdultingThe Inside Scoop of Therapy featuring Brenna GuinanBrenna Guinan is a licensed clinical therapist as well as the creator and host of Real Fckn Talk podcast. She is joining us today to give us the inside scoop about therapy, how much it costs and what a therapy session might look like. We’re also talking about: Is race important when choosing a therapist? Is the political opinion of your therapist important? Should therapists self disclose to form a relationship with patients? How often does someone need therapy, how do you know when you are done? Asia’s experience with better help How to find the right ther...2021-07-261h 08Done With AdultingKeeping Up With DWAAfter a few weeks of interviews Asia and Jareed are finally catching up with each other’s lives and adulting struggles. Jareed is sharing about his decision to take a new job with a baby on the way. Asia shares about her recent trip to vegas, her failed gambling attempts and the aftermath that came along with it. Tune in to catch up with what the DWA crew has been up to! Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter2021-07-1940 minDone With AdultingIT'S HARD PODCAST|Adulting is HardIn this episode, Asia, Jareed, and Paige discuss the concept of adulting and all of the decisions that come with it. At the ripe age of 18, our society is forced to make a decision that will determine the rest of our lives: to attend college, to attend community college, to go to trade school, to go straight to work, perhaps even none of the above. What if I told you there was no right or wrong path? There is an expectation that young people will all follow the same path. Our generation is starting to change that narrative. It...2021-07-131h 26Done With AdultingTrans Lives MatterAs a wrap up to our PRIDE month content, we are interviewing Petey Gibson, who is an actor, comedian, online teacher, drag king and more! Petey is sharing his experience and journey with us as a Trans man in America while also providing us with some education on the abhorrent discrimination and violence that Trans people face daily. Tune into this episode to learn and grow on your allyship journey and please continue to raise awareness for not just the queer community but for transpeople specifically. We also discuss: Black Trans Women and the violence they fa...2021-07-061h 18Done With AdultingIntersectionality is Real AF feat. Whitney EdwardsWhitney Edwards has worked in the sports industry as a women's college basketball coach over the past 11 seasons. In June of 2020, Whitney was named to her first head coaching position at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY where she proudly returned to her home state. Her background includes coaching diverse teams to improve individually and collectively on the court. In this episode we’re talking with Whitney about intersectionality, what it means and how it shows up in our everyday lives. Whitney is also sharing about her specific experience as a queer black woman in Ame...2021-06-2853 minDone With AdultingRE-RELEASE: #jointhemovementIn honor of pride month, we are re-releasing our 13th episode featuring dear friend of the pod Brian Teague. In this interview things get interesting when we talk about all the different movements that exist and how millennials may or may not play a part. We discuss what it means to be an ally to marginalized/oppressed groups and Brian gives us a rundown on the LGBTQ community, and how he feels about people facing “burnout” as it relates to supporting causes that matter. Connect with Brian on Instagram Follow us on Instagram and Twitter 2021-06-141h 16Done With Adulting“Post-Pandemic” Life, Jareed’s Turning 30 & Pride Month Kick OffWe’re coming off a few weeks of amazing guests so Asia and Jareed are catching up about what they have been up to. Asia talks about her first time going out in DC since the pandemic and Jareed is discussing his 30th birthday plans as he inches closer to fatherhood. We also discuss: Favorite guests from the last couple weeks What we’re watching on Netflix No mask mandate in Massachusetts Returning to work in person Choosing a name for baby Gaines Upcoming content for Pride Month Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Subsc...2021-06-0736 minDone With AdultingLaw Enforcement In America featuring A Black Police OfficerThis interview has been a long time coming and today Asia and Jareed will talk with one of their friends who is a black man and works as a police officer in New England. We’re discussing many aspects about his experience in law enforcement and how being a black man in the height of the Black Lives Matter movement has or has not affected how he does his job. We also discuss how police departments react/respond to the killing of black Americans at the hands of police officers, and his experience working the riots that follow. We wa...2021-05-241h 02Done With AdultingIt’s Okay to Ask for Help (Mental Health Awareness Month)This week we wanted to honor Mental Health Awareness Month and shed light on an issue that affects so many of us. It is often the stresses of adulting that can push us to the edge, which is exactly what happened in James Hodges story. Tune into this episode to hear about James’ breaking point, his decision to attend in patient rehabilitation, and how he has addressed and overcome decades old trauma along the way. We want to thank James for sharing his story so vulnerably and hope that his experience will help you feel like you are not al...2021-05-1757 minDone With AdultingResponsible Gun Ownership in Black and Latino Communities with Donkor MinorsThe Don Firearms, Inc. (TDF) offers a wide range of specialty training that serves as the gateway program for beginner and intermediate shooters. Donkor Minors began teaching firearms safety for community members in his living room, in hopes to educate the public in their rights to protect themself and those they love. Now he’s educated over 1000 Black and Latino families through his efforts. Today, Asia and Jareed will talk with Donkor about his work, why he believes firearms ownership is a healing modality, and his take on mass shootings in the United States. We also discuss: ...2021-05-1050 minDone With AdultingSurviving Domestic Abuse with Aymie AlexandraToday’s interview is sacred and special as this is Aymie’s first time publicly sharing her story with domestic abuse. Aymie survived a 6 year relationship with a narcissistic man who financially, physically and psychologically abused her throughout their time together. She goes deep with Asia and Jareed about how this relationship affected life in her 20’s, when and how she was able to overcome the abuse, and what it is like to be starting over on her own while she heals. Other things we discuss: Traits of a narcissist Cognitive dissonance Signs & red flags to look out f...2021-05-031h 09Done With AdultingAchieving Success and Living Authentically with RnB Superstar, SammieWe are interviewing a VERY special guest today, and if you were born in the 90’s this will be a treat for you too! Sammie is one of the few in the music industry to make the successful transition from pre-teen hitmaker to grown-up artist. He first gained notoriety with the Gold-certified top 25 Billboard Hot 100 hit “I Like It” back in 1999 and is still making hits! Asia and Jareed are secretly “fan-girling” this episode, as they are both huge fans. Sammie is spilling his secrets on what it was like to transition to adulthood in the spotlight, how he overcame a...2021-04-2643 minDone With AdultingMASTER IT PODCAST | Master Your Twenties and Crush AdultingNavigating your twenties is truly a wild time. It’s filled with learning, opportunity and growth - which can feel overwhelming when it’s coming at you full speed. If you feel this way currently, know that you’re not alone! Today’s guests are Asia & Jareed, who are the co-hosts of the Done with Adulting Podcast. Join us as they share their experience during their twenties, how they were able to navigate their life during this time and how their experience has been amplified being black in America. Resources mentioned during this episode...2021-04-191h 03Done With AdultingSetting Boundaries All 2021Asia and Jareed are new to setting boundaries, and they are sharing where they are in the process and why on this week’s episode. They will also discuss why setting boundaries is so important and give personal examples of what this looks like in each of their lives. Towards the end, Jareed shares what type of boundaries he is planning to set throughout his parenting journey. We also discuss: The death of Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh The death of Earl Simmons aka DMX The trial of Derek Chauvin (police officer accused of murdering George Floyd...2021-04-1256 minDone With AdultingWhy & How Asia Left Her Job During a PandemicNEW JOB ALERT! Asia start’s her new job and is spilling the tea on why she left her old job and the challenges that lie ahead at the new opportunity. Jareed shares his ultimate pet peeve when it comes to the hiring process and the two discuss why complacency can do more harm than good. We also discuss: Jareed’s gender reveal! Advocating for promotions and raises When it might be time to leave your job Virtual onboarding at a new role Follow us on Instagram and Twitter DWA merch is back! Get yours t2021-04-0545 minDone With AdultingGas Lighting, Microaggressions, & The Atlanta Spa ShootingsWith so many unfortunate events happening around us, we’re seeing a lot of gas lighting and micro aggressions going on! Asia and Jareed sit down to discuss what it means to gaslight someone, and how we often use microaggressions every day and don’t even know it. The two are sharing some very personal experiences in both of these areas, and Asia is telling a crazy story about her recent trip. We also discuss: Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah Atlanta Spa Shootings How to recognize a microaggression Ways to avoid gas lighting others Follow us...2021-03-221h 03Done With AdultingWinning Your Taxes featuring Sarah Ann BrassingtonTax season is here! Taxes could be in the top 5 of the most annoying adulting tasks out there, but Asia and Jareed want to help you tackle it this year. The pandemic changed a lot for many people this year that may also affect how you file your taxes. Tune in to this interview episode with Sarah Ann Brassington, CPA who is giving us the real and raw best practices for filing your taxes. We also discuss: Potential tax deductions Filing taxes as a parent Using an accountant vs an online filing system Tax write offs Reaso...2021-03-151h 08Done With AdultingCatching Up, February Review, & Baby InterrogationIn this episode we are catching up on how we already ended up in march, approaching the one year anniversary of when the pandemic “started” for many of us. Join Asia and Jareed as they reminisce on their recent interview with WPI students and as guests on the Conversation in Courage podcast. We also discuss: Our thoughts on Gen Z Biracial marriage and raising biracial children Jareed’s excitements and fears about fatherhood Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Subscribe to our newsletter2021-03-0834 minDone With AdultingCONVERSATIONS IN COURAGE | We Are Not A Monolith“In this exciting and unprecedented episode, we hear from five different voices who come from various industries including education, fitness and corporate spaces. Through our dialogue, while you will certainly identify similar threads, you will also bear witness to the unique challenged, complexities and opportunities that exist around being anti-racist and raising our youth in today’s culture” Follow The Courage Campaign on instagram Connect with DWA on instagram and twitter Subscribe to our newsletter2021-03-011h 20Done With AdultingAnti Racist Allyship on College Campuses feat. Noelle Morgan and Kristophe ZephyrinOn February 15th, DWA held a live virtual event for the students of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). WPI is a local university and is also a predominantly white university- meaning students of color of the minority on campus. Asia and Jareed participated in an engaging conversation with WPI students Noelle Morgan and Kristophe Zephyrin, who share their experiences being black students on a white campus and give insight into what anti racist allyship looks like on their campus. We also discuss: College experience for Gen Z compared to Millennials Pandemic college life and experiences Diffe...2021-02-221h 00Done With AdultingSuper Bowl Review, Asia's Birthday & a Surprise Announcement!Asia’s birthday is coming up this week and she has been purchasing gifts for herself all month long. One of those gifts was a one hour astrological birth chart reading with Adama Sesay @lilithastrology. She is spilling the tea on everything Adama had to say and Jareed is making a HUGE announcement of his own! We are also discussing: Covid vaccine side effects Double masking The Super Bowl Why you shouldn’t work on your birthday SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter! Subscribe to our newsletter!2021-02-1533 minDone With AdultingMake the Best of Your Pandemic Valentine's DayValentine’s Day is around the corner and none of us thought we would still be in a pandemic at this time, but here we are! In this week’s episode Asia and Jareed are sharing their ideas and tips for a meaningful Valentine’s Day - even if you are single! Also, Jareed takes his love language quiz for the first time. Articles discussed in the episode: The 5 Love Languages Good Housekeeping - 17 Quarantine Valentine's Day Ideas Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Subscribe to our newsle2021-02-0841 minDone With AdultingWhy It's Time to Step Outside Your Comfort ZoneThis week is all about comfort zones and vulnerability. Asia and Jareed will discuss how important it is to continuously expand your comfort zone and how they work to do this on a daily basis. Not sure if you are “stuck” in your comfort zone or not? The pair will also discuss ways to identify when it’s time for a little push. We are also discussing: Black History Month Kick Off! Jareed’s unsanitary experience at Dunkin Donuts Programming and societal expectations Asia’s tips for facing fear Articles discussed in the episode: THE MUSE - "4 S...2021-02-0144 minDone With AdultingInauguration in ReviewLast week our country inaugurated Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States, and Kamala Harris as the first ever woman of color to serve as vice president. Between the program, performances and fashion there was a lot to digest on this historic day in America. Join your hosts as they process their reactions to the event, and how they are feeling as we all adjust to a new era in our country. We are also discussing: Amanda Gorman Former first lady Melania Trump Secret vs Overt Racism Inauguration Fashion Bernie Meme Con...2021-01-2538 minDone With AdultingHow Race Played a Role when Domestic Terrorists Attacked the CapitolOn January 6, 2021 a group of Trump supporters committed a heinous act of domestic terrorism against the Capitol building. As Americans, many of us are deeply disturbed by the historical event and as Black Americans the pain cuts even deeper. There is no doubt we will read about this in our children’s history books, but where do we go from here as a country? How far will President Trump’s supporters go and is this just the beginning? Asia and Jareed will share their thoughts, feelings and perspectives. We are also discussing: Our new and impr...2021-01-1138 minDone With AdultingThank You 2020!Join us as we review the reasons why we are grateful for 2020. In our inaugural episode of 2021 we are reminiscing on our favorite episodes from last year, sharing our opinions about the COVID19 vaccine and look ahead to our goals for 2021. Tune in and subscribe! Follow us: Instagram.com/donewithadultingpod Twitter.com/donewthadulting2021-01-0437 minDone With AdultingGrief, Mourning and Confronting Loss in 2020 with Chelsea London LloydThe DWA guest marathon is coming to an end as Asia and Jareed unpack grief and loss with Chelsea London Lloyd. Chelsea is an actress, comedian, “grief gal” and creator/host of Dying of Laughter Podcast. In this episode Jareed and Asia will share their grief/mourning experiences and Chelsea will help us explore the best ways and resources to deal with grief in 2020. Follow our guest: instagram.com/_chelswhoelse_ instagram.com/dyingoflaughter_podcast Follow the podcast: instagram.com/donewithadultingpod twitter.com/donewthadulting2020-12-211h 00Done With AdultingYour Hosts Tell All Part 2 with Emily GainesIt is time to spill the tea with Jareed and his wife Emily! Learn about how these two met, their experience as an interracial couple and how they have grown together over the last 10 years from college to marriage. Tune in and subscribe! Follow our Guest instagram.com/em_gaines Follow the podcast: instagram.com/donewithadultingpod twitter.com/donewthadulting2020-12-1454 minDone With AdultingYour Hosts Tell All Part 1 with Terrence WatsonWe are spilling all the tea for the next two weeks during our tell all episodes with our spouses! First up, Asia’s husband Terrence is making his DWA debut. Tune in to hear how these two went from Tinder match to marriage! Follow our Guest: Instagram.com/bigtman123 Follow the podcast: Instagram.com/donewithadultingpod Twitter.com/donewthadulting2020-12-0748 minDone With AdultingAnti Racism in Fitness with Ashley MitchellWe are so excited to welcome back Ashley Mitchell (@ashleymitchfit) on the show. Ashley is sharing her story and educating us on why it is important for your gym or wellness space to be anti racist. Ashley has previously been an instructor at OrangeTheory, Soul Cycle & Barry’s tune in to hear her experience with these gyms and find out what she is up to now. Follow our Guest: Instagram.com/ashleymitchfit Instagram.com/the.courage.campaign Follow the podcast: instagram.com/donewithadultingpod twitter.com/donewthadulting2020-11-301h 03Done With AdultingAstrology and the Signs 101 with Ashley SondergaardThis week we are talking with Ashley Sondergaard host of YogaMagic Podcast about how our zodiac signs may or may not be affecting the way we are adulting! We cover a lot of topics such as chart readings, astrology and parenting, lucid dreaming and more. Tune in and subscribe! Guest: www.instagram.com/ashleysondergaard.yoga www.instagram.com/yogamagicpodcast Follow us! www.instagram.com/donewithadultingpod www.twitter.com/donewthadulting www.donewithadulting.com2020-11-231h 00Done With AdultingDefining Wealth, Getting Out of Debt & Financial Planning for the Holidays with Isiah BenjaminDid you hear? We are bringing you guest interviews for the rest of 2020! Starting the marathon off right with wealth coach, Isiah Benjamin. We are talking about what wealth is, how to achieve it, getting out of debt, investing and managing your finances during the holiday season. DWA listeners can get Mr. Benjamin’s wealth building manual for 50% off by using our special code “DWA”. Tune in and subscribe! Guest: www.instagram.com/thebenjaminblueprint OR thebenjamineblueprint@gmail.com Follow us! www.instagram.com/donewithadulting www.twitter.com/donewthadutling www.donewi...2020-11-1654 minDone With AdultingZoomed Out: Tips for Avoiding Screen FatigueAfter a quick post election pulse check, Asia and Jareed are discussing the effects of being on video calls all day how they are managing to stay sane. COVID19 cases are rising again, and it does not seem like we will be back to regular life anytime soon, so if you want some tips on ways to navigate the virtual world tune in to the episode! www.instagram.com/donewithadultingpod www.twitter.com/donewthadulting www.donewithadulting.com2020-11-0934 minDone With AdultingManaging Election AnxietyAsia and Jareed are discussing anxiety and stress caused by the upcoming 2020 elections. Tune in to hear about how it’s affecting them and what they are doing to manage. www.instagram.com/donewithadultingpod www.twitter.com/donewthadulting Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-healing-works/202010/managing-election-stress-and-burnout 2020-11-0245 minDone With Adulting#endSARSAfter touching base about Jareed’s 3 hour raking session, the two discuss the injustices happening in Lagos, Nigeria. Asia and Jareed are breaking down what is happening and why everyone should be aware. Resources referenced in the episode are listed below. Tune in and subscribe! Nigerian news source: https://instagram.com/theosasushow https://instagram.com/tostvnetwork Tangible Ways to help: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-support-endsars-nigeria-around-the-world/2020-10-2639 minDone With AdultingHow to get closer to your goals 101Join Asia and Jareed this week for an in depth discussion about motivation, dedication, consistency and everything else you need to get closer to your goals! The two discuss the journey with the podcast so far, and how their failures have shaped and pushed them to where they are now. They also discuss the importance of taking risk and facing fears, if you need some extra motivation tune in & subscribe! IG: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: @donewthadulting2020-10-1944 minDone With AdultingBreonna Deserves MoreAfter recapping their thoughts on the first live podcast ever, Asia and Jareed are discussing their reactions to the news about Breonna Taylor’s murderers’ indictment (or lack thereof). In the episode they both are processing what this means for black people and how it has affected their day to day as young black adults. They also discuss what’s next, why we need to continue to fight for Breonna and more! Tune in and subscribe! IG: @donewithadulting Twitter: donewthadulting2020-10-0548 minDone With AdultingWTF is up with MLM's?!We’re closing out our guest marathon with digital creator & entrepreneur Deniz Kayiket (@denizyy), who has reached the top compensation plan in her MLM company. Deniz is going to give us all the tea about why so many millennials are getting into network marketing, and what it actually takes to find success in the business. Tune in & subscribe! IG: @donewithadulting Twitter: @donewthadulting MMM & Guest: @denizyy2020-09-2852 minDone With AdultingPedagogically Speaking...On week two of our guest marathon we are chatting with Lanny Neville (@ms_lanny), a 7th grade teacher within Boston Public Schools. Lanny is taking us behind the scenes of what her life has been like from the start of the pandemic until now. Teachers have been underpaid and under appreciated for too long, and even more so as schools start to reopen during COVID. Tune in to hear the real deal from this awesome guest! IG: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: @donewthadulting MMM & Guest: @ms_lanny2020-09-2156 minDone With AdultingBlack Health MattersThis week we are having an in depth discussion with Sydney Wilson (@fromsydwithlove), about racial disparities in our healthcare system & how they are specifically affecting black mothers/babies! Sydney, DONA trained birth doula, is giving us the inside scoop on what black mothers face during their birth experience, and how a doula can help! Tune in & subscribe! Article referenced: https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/18/health/black-babies-mortality-rate-doctors-study-wellness-scli-intl/index.html2020-09-141h 04Done With AdultingHappy Birthday DWA!Today is a BIG BIG day as it is our 40th episode and our podcast anniversary! One year ago today Jareed and Asia set out to start their passion project and have not looked back. On today’s episode we are reminiscing on the last year and making a few BIG announcements. Tune in to hear what we have got for you guys, and subscribe so you don’t miss anything else! Insta: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: @donewthadulting Visit us a www.donewithadulting.com 2020-09-0932 minDone With AdultingJareed Got A Benz!This week Jareed is spilling the tea on his newest adulting purchase- a mercedes! Tune in to hear why and how Jareed got his dream car years earlier than expected. Asia explains the Ellen Degeneres drama to Jareed and they both discuss the horrible tragedy happening in Beirut, Lebanon. Lastly, they are discussing Beyonce’s new visual album, BLACK IS KING. Tune in and subscribe! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: @donewthadulting Donate to Red Cross Lebanon: redcross.org.lb2020-08-1056 minDone With AdultingGenerational CursesThis week we are talking about generational curses! What are they? Do we have them? How does your race affect the generational curses in your family? Why is it even called a curse? What do you the good things that are passed down to you- "generational successes?" Asia and Jareed are sharing their thoughts on all of the above as well as any generational curses (& successes) they have observed in their own families. Tune in and subscribe! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: @donewthadulting2020-08-0339 minDone With AdultingGoodbye JulyJoin Jareed and Asia in their discussion this week about the return of professional sports. They will discuss the WNBA’s emotional home opener, the response from teams in the MLB and their opinion about whether or not sports should be happening at all. They are also discussing Kanye’s twitter breakdown and AOC’s boss moves in the house of reps. Tune in and subscribe! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: @donewthadulting2020-07-2734 minDone With AdultingCrazy A** WeekIt has been a crazy week! Asia is going into details about managing the cancellation of her wedding and her husband’s torn achilles. The two are also doing a pop culture round up and discussing the death of Naya Riviera, Will and Jada drama and the Tory Lanez/Meg Thee Stallion mystery. They are also bringing back the Millennial Making Moves segment after a long hiatus! Tune in & Subscribe! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: @donewthadulting MMM: @upndowndc2020-07-2144 minDone With AdultingBlack At WorkAfter a short discussion about home furnishings, Jareed and Asia are tackling the tough subject of being Black at work. They both will share unique experience that they have had as a black person at their jobs and share ways they have been supporting #BLM at work in the past two months. BLM allies: listen closely and share with a friend as your hosts share their personal suggestions for how to be a strong ally in the workplace. Tune in & Subscribe! Insta: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting2020-07-1349 minDone With AdultingHot Mess Express pt. 2After a 3 week hiatus, the Done With Adulting crew is back! There is a GOOD explanation for where we went in June, but you will have to tune in to find out. We are recapping the month starting with Jareed’s birthday all the way through Asia’s nearly deadly trip to Florida. Make sure you tune in, subscribe and share with a friend! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting 2020-07-0654 minDone With AdultingBLM Ally 101We are continuing our conversation from last week with a special guest/BLM ally Brian Teague! This is Brian’s third time appearing on our podcast but this is the best one yet. We will be discussing all things related to being an ally to BLM. Brian will share his experience at the Boston protests and share some insight into other things he has been doing as an ally. Tune In and Subscribe! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting Guest: @brianwithoneeye2020-06-081h 04Done With AdultingRacists vs. EverybodyThis episode is dedicated to Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and every other African American who has lost their life to racism and/or police brutality. In this episode we are having an open and honest conversation about how the effect that the past week has had on us individually and as a community. This issue is not black vs white, its racists vs. everybody. Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting2020-06-011h 02Done With AdultingThe GOATWeek 5000 in quarantine! No but actually how long has it been? This week we are spilling all our thoughts on the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance. Calling all sports fans, this is the episode to you! We’re talking top 5 in the following categories: all-time athletes, Celtics, Lakers, sports movies and more. We are definitely missing sports during this time and we know you are too, so tune in and tell us your thoughts! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting2020-05-1842 minDone With AdultingAll Aboard the Hot Mess Express!After a two week hiatus your hosts are excited to be back on air and updating you on all that has been happening. In this episode, Asia will take a deep dive into her decision to postpone her wedding, how she made the decision, and how she processed all the emotions that come along. If you are someone who has cancelled or postponed an event due to COVID-19, this episode is for you. Tune in and subscribe! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting 2020-05-1152 minDone With AdultingReunited, and it feels so goodAsia and Jareed our back together again after two weeks and our answering YOUR questions from Instagram! They both review each other’s solo episodes and get into to discussion about colleges, who they would quarantine with other than significant others, and where Jareed wants to live that is not Massachusetts. Tune in to hear these two banter back and forth like they have not missed a beat. Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting2020-04-2031 minDone With AdultingIt's Raining Men!Our 4 week guest marathon is coming to an end, without Asia! Jareed has invited his two best friends Tyler and Carlton on for an exclusive men only episode. These three are covering a lot of different topics including college athlete life. Should the NCAA pay players for their efforts during college? They also discuss being future girl dads and why it was such a pain for Tyler and Carlton to plan Jareed’s bachelor party. Tune in and subscribe! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting2020-04-1357 minDone With AdultingOkay Ladies, Now Let's Get In Formation...Week 3 of our guest marathon! We have kicked Jareed OFF the podcast today for a very special ladies only episode! Asia invites Tiffany (her bff) and Emily (Jareed’s better half) to have a refreshing discussion about all things social distancing from the ladies’ point of view. Tune in to hear us discuss how our lives have changed, why we think women would survive social distancing longer than men, and more! Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting Guests: @truff31 & @emily24912020-04-0652 minDone With AdultingBack By Popular Demand...Week 2 of the 4-week guest marathon is upon us and Asia and Jareed are THRILLED to welcome back Brian Teague! Brian is the first guest to ever have a second feature on DWA and he is back by popular demand. Brian is dishing out ALL the recs you need to survive quarantine: movies, bingeable shows, podcasts and much more. You will not want to miss the antics this week. Tune in and subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting Guest: @brianwithoneeye2020-03-301h 08Done With AdultingHelp! I'm Addicted to SugarThe 4-week guest marathon is back! Jareed and Asia are finally getting all their nutrition questions answers thanks to our special guest Deanna Bellany, RDN. We talk about all things nutrition and take a deep dive into the dietician field and what Deanna’s organization is doing to promote diversity. And Jareed gets an answer about his donut habit. Tune in and Subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting Guest & MMM: @Deanna.rdn, @diversifydietetics2020-03-231h 02Done With AdultingCorona-dramaYour hosts are back with another episode of Done With Adulting! Asia and Jareed digest why their weeks have been so long, and agree that the Coronavirus outbreak is taking over everyone’s life. But what is true and what is fact? The two discuss their opinions on this. They are also discussing the Super Tuesday vote and the climate of politics in the presidential campaign so far. Tune in and subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting2020-03-0935 minDone With AdultingLove is definitely NOT blindAsia and Jareed catch up about their busy week and month of February! Asia explains the show Love is Blind to Jareed who has only seen twitter clips (SPOILER ALERT!). The two also discuss bachelor and bachelorette parties and all that goes into planning and attending. Tune in and subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting MMM: @coach_dwaynep2020-03-0244 minDone With AdultingGo Shawty, It's Ya Birthday!DWA is back after a week off and your hosts are catching up on everything they missed last week! Asia and Jareed discuss Valentine’s Day and Asia discusses what she did for her birthday last week. The two discuss many other relevant topics including the coronavirus and the story of Dwyane Wade and his family. Tune in to hear the discussion and then subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting MMM: @fbprohd2020-02-2436 minDone With AdultingBlack History Month!Happy Black History Month y’all! Asia and Jareed have completely opposing views about Black History Month, and you get to hear all about it on this episode. Hear why Jareed thinks there should be no more Black History Month, and why Asia strongly disagrees. We are also highlighting some amazing men and women in honor of this month. Tune in and subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting MMM: @akianicole2020-02-1041 minDone With Adulting"Mamba out, but never forgotten"Today’s episode is dedicated to all those who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash last Sunday. Asia and Jareed are laying all emotions on the table to address how they have been processing this event. They are also discussing grief in general, how tragic accidents can trigger old grief, and how they both managing grieving on a day to day basis. Tune in and subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Twitter: donewthadulting2020-02-0339 minDone With AdultingEntrepreneurship 101Many millennials are taking on new business ventures in 2020, whether a side hustle or full time. But what is the secret to being a successful entrepreneur? Our guest Pamela Bardhi is a serial entrepreneur and is sharing all her tips with you. Pamela owns a multi million dollar real estate company, is the youngest female builder in Massachusetts history, and was appointed on the Forbes magazine national real estate council. Tune in, take notes and subscribe! @donewithadultingpod Guest: @pamela_bardhi www.pamelabardhi.com2020-01-2754 minDone With AdultingWhy you gotta' be so insecure?Insecurities are like assholes, we all have them! This week Jareed and Asia are not only going to reveal some of their biggest insecurities, but they’re discussing how insecurities affect us at work, in relationships, and our everyday lives. The two will also share how they manage their insecurities on a day to day basis. Tune in and subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Insta: @donewithadultingpod Millennial Making Moves: @documentmyday2020-01-1346 minDone With AdultingNo Bad Habits in 2020HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are kicking off 2020 with a candid conversation about bad habits. We all have them, and we all can’t get rid of them. Hear Jareed and Asia share their worst habits and how they plan to correct them in 2020. Also, if you are interested in hearing how Jareed seriously injured his knee in his sleep, tune in and then subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Insta: @donewithadultingpod Millennial Making Moves: @raiseyourworth donewithadulting.eventbrite.com2020-01-0650 minDone With AdultingNYE "Survival Guide"Last episode of 2019! Asia and Jareed discuss how their holidays are going so far and recap their night at the Celtics game together. They discuss how NYE changes as you get older, and find out which one of them has no plans, and no interest in finding any. You won't want to miss this episode or the big announcement within! www.donewithadulting.com Insta: @donewithadultingpod Millennial Making Moves: @balkaniktaste2019-12-3029 minDone With Adulting"Keep it real with me, that's all I ask of you.."This week Asia and Jareed are discussing conflict resolution. Conflict exists in many aspects of our lives; school, work, in our relationships…. it's unavoidable! Asia and Jareed both share their methods to resolving conflict, discover how their signs affect their attitudes about conflict and learn what ridiculous thing happened to Asia at the Celtics game. Tune in & subscribe! Links: www.donewithadulting.com Insta: @donewithadultingpod Millennial Making Moves: @doncoquitoboston2019-12-1645 minDone With AdultingAll I Want For Christmas Is My Bills PaidWe are back to the regularly scheduled program, and this week we’re discussing the adulting pains of the holidays. We’re reviewing our Thanksgivings and all of our family staples. We talk about going Black Friday shopping and why Jareed waits until Christmas Eve to buy all his gifts. Asia and Jareed both reveal their favorite holiday music and movies, and more. Tune in & subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com Insta: @donewithadultingpod Millennials Making Moves: @oneforthebooksblog2019-12-0940 minDone With Adulting#jointhemovementRounding up our 4 week guest marathon with Brian Teague, @brianwithoneye. Things get interesting when we talk about all the different movements that exist and how millennials play a part. We discuss what is means to be an ally to oppressed groups, Brian drops gems about the LGBTQ community, and how he feels about people facing burnout as it relates to supporting causes that matter. Tune in & subscribe! Links: www.donewithadulting.com Insta: @donewithadultingpod MMM: @jay_ardee, @bravetrails2019-12-021h 13Done With AdultingWhat's Up with Mindful Living?Part 3! Ashley Mitchell, @ashleymitchfit, is here with us to talk all things “mindful living”, because we need answers! Questions like what is it, who has time for it and does it even work? Is this a millennial thing or nah? We talk about replacing bad habits, instagram meditation retreats, medicinal marijuana and more. Luck for us, Ashley is giving us the tea on it all. Tune in and subscribe! www.donewithadulting.com @donewithadultingpod Millennials Making Moves: @ashleymitchfit2019-11-251h 00Done With AdultingWill We EVER Own A Home...Week 2 of the guest marathon has commenced with our special guest and personal realtor, Casey McLaughin. Casey joins the episode to bless our ears with all of the home buying information you didn’t even know you needed. We are going to walk through the process step by step for one of the biggest adulting moves ever. Tune in and subscribe! Article links available at: www.donewithadulting.com Follow us on Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Millennials Making Moves: casey@classifiedre.com 2019-11-1855 minDone With Adulting"Parennial" LifeMillennial parents (a.k.a. “Parennials”) are changing the parenting game. Our special guest is an average millennial mom who is here to give us all the dirt! We'll cover how parenting affects your relationship, cultural & generational differences, baby blues, and more. To all parents and future parents, this episode is a must listen. Tune in and subscribe! Article links: www.donewithadulting.com Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Millennials Making Moves: @goodvibeproductions2019-11-1158 minDone With AdultingNever Too Old For NapsOctober has been rough, so let's lay it all out on the table! Asia and Jareed are discussing all things that have been clogging up their Instagram feed this past month- WNBA, Chance the Rapper, Halloween plans, the power of adult naps, politics and more! The debates get hot this week so tune in and then subscribe! Article links available on our website: www.donewithadulting.com Follow us on Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Millennials Making Moves: @marycharcuterie 2019-10-2853 minDone With AdultingAnxiety on 1000Asia and Jareed attempt to unpack a big subject in adulting: Mental Health. If adulting has ever made you experience anxiety on 1000, this is the episode for you. Tune in to find out Jareed’s thoughts about being anxious, and why Asia believes we all need therapy. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe! Article links available on our website: www.donewithadulting.com Follow us on Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Millennials Making Moves: @pamela_bardhi2019-10-2150 minDone With AdultingWhy Is Everything "Canceled" ?Millennials started cancel culture and its time to put an end to it. Jareed and Asia discuss why they are over cancel culture, and which celebrities or businesses they have cancelled. Asia talks about why it’s hard to adult and keep up with the culture, and Jareed just wants everyone to keep the same energy… Tune in and Subscribe! Article links available on our website: www.donewithadulting.com Follow us on Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Millennials Making Moves: @moregoodtoday 2019-10-1445 minDone With AdultingDone With DietingJareed is addicted to ice cream, but like… who isn’t? In this week’s episode, Asia and Jareed discuss fad diets, and why it is so hard to stay on a consistent gym schedule. Asia explains why she cannot do at home workouts and Jareed thinks people at the gym are trying too hard to look good for the gram. Tune in and subscribe! Article links available on our website: www.donewithadulting.com Follow us on Instagram: @donewithadultingpod Millennials Making Moves: @ht_physique2019-10-0745 minDone With AdultingWhy Is My Bank Account On E...SURPRISE! We're welcoming the first guest to the show, our good friend Mary Louise aka ML! She is an investment advisor, retired baller, and the queen of FOMO. She is sharing tips with Asia, Jareed, and the listeners about saving, investing, and how millennials can level up their wallets. Follow her on instagram @mldixon. Tune in and subscribe! Article links available on our website: www.donewithadulting.com. Follow us on instagram: @donewithadultingpod Millennial Shoutout: @infiite_arrows2019-09-3046 minDone With AdultingI Need A Vacation From My VacationJareed has returned from his honeymoon and is a married man! They give a quick recap of the lit wedding, discuss their next travel destinations, and how it is so hard to travel when you’re so broke. Jareed has opinions about children in airports and the two introduce a new segment on the podcast. Tune in and subscribe! Article links available on our website: www.donewithadulting.com Follow us on insta: @donewithadultingpod Millennial Shoutout: @thejammybrand www.thejammybrand.com2019-09-2336 minDone With AdultingAccording to Jareed, "Marriage Is A Scam"Asia talks about her friends bachelorette weekend and why its so hard to party for consecutive days as an adult. Jareed’s wedding is 5 days away and he is breaking down millennial wedding etiquette. Apparently, millennials are getting pre-nups and Asia and Jareed talk about why. They learn about multi-ceremony wedding experiences and Asia shares her biggest fear. Jareed wants to know if anyone goes on blind dates anymore and why dating is harder today than ever. Tune in and subscribe! Article links available on our website: www.donewithadulting.com Send your thoughts, com...2019-09-1644 minDone With AdultingDo I Really Need This Job?Asia and Jareed discuss work and all the pains it comes with. Jareed thinks the Master’s degree is devalued and that companies do not offer reasonable salaries. They both agree that all millennials have a side hustle that is necessary to survive. They take a deep dive into Forbes article “Millennials Are Struggling To Get Jobs- Here’s Why And What To Do About It”. Tune in and subscribe! Article links available on our website: www.donewithadulting.com Send your thoughts, comments, or adulting pains to donewithadultingpod@gmail.com. Follow us on instagra...2019-09-0930 minDone With AdultingToo Many Group ChatsOn the first episode of Done with Adulting, Asia and Jareed talk about how they became friends and why they started the podcast. Asia talks about why she thinks its hard to make new friends as an adult and Jareed tackles losing friends as you get older. The two discuss making friends at work and if their coworkers follow them on social media. Jareed learns something new about what goes on in female group chats and Asia calls him out for being friends with her former enemy. Tune in and subscribe! Send your thoughts, comments, o...2019-09-0936 min