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Surviving TwentiesNever a right time to say goodbye.This is the last episode of Surviving Twenties. Thank you all for the love and support.
2022-06-1008 minSurviving TwentiesAre we on a Timeclock? ft KadijaIf you are in your twenties, than your or your friends are familiar with the word time-clock. You probably heard the saying “You are on a time-clock, and time is ticking on your timeline to complete certain things.” Well what happens when you are unable to accomplish those goals or meet a deadline by a certain age? What if you are still single at 25 or not working in your career field as life passes you by ? Join our new co-host Kadija and I as we reflect on the infamous timeline and time clock.
2022-04-1531 minSurviving TwentiesWhat about your friends?This week episode we discussed maintaining friendships in our twenties with special guest Youtuber Kelsia from Kelisias Diary. IG:KelsiasdiaryTikTok:KelsiasdairyYoutube:Kelsiasdairy
2022-03-1836 minSurviving TwentiesThirty, is that you playa?!Join my brother Tez and I as we reflect on the lesson we learned in our twenties and celebrate our future as 30-somethings.
2022-03-0739 minSurviving TwentiesHappy New Year!Happy New Year! The past two years we have been adjusting to the new norm of living that we have lost sight of what matters to us. This year is going to be our year!! So let's be intentional about what we think, say, and do.Intro Skit: Shakara
2022-01-0316 minSurviving TwentiesSee wait.....no.....but listen.2021 catfish the hell out of me or maybe it was my expectations of what I thought 2021 was going to be nevertheless I found myself taking a sabbatical from social media just to gain clarity. Music Tik Tok: Whoisjw
2021-12-3121 minSurviving TwentiesUnplanned Parenthood ft Janae ChristinaUnplanned Pregnancy among college students is a taboo topic that is discussed enough. Janae Christina shares her story about saving her virginity until she became pregnant the Summer of her Freshman year of college. Join us as she discuss her journey as young mother. IG:Chriistina_jnTiktok:chriistina.jn
2021-10-0922 min
Surviving TwentiesFresh Meat!Class of 2025 this episode is dedicated to you! Navigating college just got easier make sure to have your notepad and pencil out ready to notes. Class is in session and here are your tools to surviving your first semester for college.
2021-08-1631 minSurviving TwentiesFresh Meat!!This episode is for the class of 2025! Being a freshmen during a pandemic can be difficulty but here are some tips and tricks on navigating your freshmen year!
2021-08-1529 minSurviving TwentiesI'm a homeownerY'all I want to apologize in advance, this episode was suppose to release the beginning of June. Moving in, purchasing items, hosting house warming has ya girl EXHAUSTED but without further a due here is the episode. Make sure download, share, and subscribed.
2021-06-2327 min
Kinda Adulting25 Cent Life CrisisA quarter life who? The girls are joined by a special guest, Bria Aleisha of @survivingtwentiespodcast, this week! They discuss their fears and excitements about turning 25 years old and Bria shares details on her quarter life crisis while giving tools on how to combat those fears. Follow Kinda Adulting Podcast!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindaadultingpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kindadultingpodYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCY9zQuwtblElKzGzME4l3DQGot a listener letter?! Submit them at https://tinyurl.com/kaletters
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Kinda Adulting25 Cent Life CrisisA quarter life who? The girls are joined by a special guest, Bria Aleisha of @survivingtwentiespodcast, this week! They discuss their fears and excitements about turning 25 years old and Bria shares details on her quarter life crisis while giving tools on how to combat those fears. Follow Kinda Adulting Podcast!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindaadultingpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kindadultingpodYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCY9zQuwtblElKzGzME4l3DQGot a listener letter?! Submit them at https://tinyurl.com/kaletters
2021-06-211h 01Surviving TwentiesSecuring The Bag After College GraduationSecuring the bag after college can be frustrating, challenging, and damn near impossible. Tune in as HR GURU Job Interview Coach Lexi as provide us with resumes and interview knowledge. IG:MS.LEXIHR
2021-06-0546 minSurviving TwentiesTwenties in your pocket!In our twenties it's common that young adults make finance mistakes. Today on the show I discuss different tips to help you along your financial journey as a twenty-something.
2021-04-0324 minSurviving TwentiesFirst comes Love, then comes Marriage, then come PCOS??We all have heard the K-I-S-S-I-N-G song before "First come love, then comes , marriage then comes the baby in the baby carriage". For Brittany, however, this wasn't the case. At the age of 25 was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which affects 1 in 10 women. Brittany shares her journey of infertility and how a baby is not always the goal.IG:writefullysobrittanyWebsite: writefullysobrittany.com Youtube:Brittany Williams
2021-03-0543 minSurviving TwentiesThe last year in my twenties!I'm officially 29 and whew child and thirty is literally around the corner. This episode I discuss the lesson that I learned throughout my twenties.
2021-03-0330 minSurviving TwentiesFinding yourself while not trying to lose yourself ft.ChaseIt's hard trying to find yourself in the middle of losing yourself. For Chase, he found himself fighting a silent war of anxiety and depression while trying to maintain his grip on life. After experiencing a violent anxiety attack Chase found himself on the bathroom floor cutting his wrist hoping to go deep enough to take him out of his misery. Although, Chase did not complete his suicide attempt, in that moment he came to the realization that he had much to live for.Chase is a Charlotte, NC native a member of Alpha Ph...
2021-02-2632 minSurviving TwentiesLovers & Friends, Single Father ft ChrisParenthood can be a challenge in our twenties, but being a single father of two can definitely be a game changer. In this episode Chris shares his journey of being a single father and the lesson he has learn from parenthood. Chris is a Jersey Native, Current MSW Student '22 with a Clinical Concentration Surrounding Trauma & SexBlog: Social Journal bswjournal.wordpress.comTikTok: Social JournalIG:: ProfessorOgleve
2021-02-1233 minSurviving TwentiesTimelines and SetbacksIn our twenties we create timelines but we rarely consider the setbacks that are associated with life. In this episode, I discuss my personal experience with creating a timeline for my life the outcomes. I always talk about how many twentysomethings aren't living up to their own timeline/expectation but their family and friends.IG:Survivingtwentiespodcastwww.survivingtwentiespodcast.com
2021-02-0426 minSurviving TwentiesSurvivor of Police BrutalityIn 2014, Philippe age 20 was working as a pizza delivery driver, he was shot in the face by police in a case of police brutality that almost became the first of the recent long string of deaths starting with Eric Garner in 2014.Phil is now lives in Atlanta with his 2-year old, Oluremi (Remi for short). Phil was born in Africa in the Ivory Coast, and spoke French before he learned English after moving to the States when he was 3. Phil likes to sketch and draw, is an avid NBA fan, & has many interests spanning from TV, movies, a...
2021-01-1543 minSurviving TwentiesWhere is Bria?Hey guys!It's been a minutes since I uploaded an episode. I just wanted to check in and keep you updated about what's in store for Surviving Twenties next year!
2020-12-2114 minSurviving TwentiesWhat we really should be doing in our twenties ft Washington AliOur twenties is a time of self-exploration. For Washington, he had to learn what living in your purpose really means in his twenties ultimately leading up to him becoming a life coach . Washington purpose is to be of service to individuals who want to their best selves and companies such as; Metro Bank PLC, UCA, University of Kent by empowering them through my Talks & Workshops.
2020-11-1336 minSurviving TwentiesThe transition from Christianity to African Spirituality ft ChrystanGrowing up in the South, Chrystan was raised in a Christian household specifically Baptist, however her grandfather identified as agnostic. At the age of 16 Chrystan's grandfather introduced her to a book entitled The Egyptian Book of the Dead which sparked an interest of getting to know God and her lineage on her own terms.IG: Bronze_cleo
2020-10-3041 minSurviving TwentiesLiving in Your Authentic Truth ft JaireJaire Clarida is a senior social work student at North Carolina A&T. He embraces his truth by being authentic and transparent on his life journey. He continues to educate and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community by sharing his own personal experiences and education others while being a Black Gay Male.
2020-10-1124 minSurviving TwentiesLovers and Friends ft DequiaLovers and Friends is a new segment on the podcast! My boyfriend Quenton and I are discussing love, relationship, and pop culture from woman and man perspective.
2020-08-231h 03Surviving TwentiesOvercoming COVID-19 featuring BrittImagine on you twenty-ninth birthday your test results came back positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately for Britt, being positive for COVID-19 was her new reality.IG:brittbundy864
2020-08-0741 minSurviving TwentiesExploring Sexuality with Sexologist Shamyra,LCSWShamyra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice serving the Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas. She specializes in sexuality and relationships. Today on the show she will be highlighting how to explore and negative our sexuality within our twenties!IG:sexologistshamyrawww.onthegreencouch.com
2020-07-1740 minSurviving TwentiesOvercoming Imposter syndrome with TysheriaToday on the show we will be discussing Imposter syndrome with Tysheria. Imposter syndrome is defined as a psychological pattern in which one doubts one's accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud'. Tysheira has received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is currently finishing her MSW with a focus on Mental Health. Tysheira created Leave Inspired, Inc to educate Black individuals and the community on mental health and learning about the eight dimensions of wellness to ensure that healthy coping skills are utilized for optimal health and to assist Black women in their 20's...
2020-07-0332 minSurviving TwentiesHealing from Bad Right Decision: A discussion of the Traumatic Impact of AbortionAt the tinder age of 19, Destenie discovered that she was pregnant. She knew that she or her boyfriend were not ready for a child and adoption was not an option. At her college's medical clinic she made the decision to have an abortion. Join us as Destenie discusses her abortion story and the traumatic impact. To learn more about Destenie and her abortion story feel free to visit her blog www.socialworkunicorn.com.IG:Thesocialworkunicorn
2020-06-2034 minSurviving TwentiesSurvivor's Remorse ft ShaqSurvivor’s Remorse is commonly known as survivor's guilt, in which a person experiences feelings of guilt because they have survived a life-threatening situation when others did not. Our special guest for today is Shaq, he will discuss his experiences with survivor's guilt.IG:Cam_calloway_jr
2020-06-1222 minSurviving TwentiesThe Unspoken Truth about Toxic Parents ft. MarkeshaListen I need y’all to pull up a seat at the table and get comfortable because today we will be discussing The Unspoken Truth about Toxic Parents. This episode is not to bash our parents but to have an honest conversation about how many of the toxic behaviors we exhibit come from none other than our parents.Today on the show we have a special guest on the Markesha. She is the creator of Pretty Black Thoughts, an online community that supports mental health in black women.IG:PrettyBlackThoughtswww.prettyblackthoughts.com
2020-06-0544 minSurviving TwentiesSurviving: CelibacyJessica Jenà the creator of Dear Sister Podcast , join us today to discuss her journey of being celibate.
2020-05-1529 minSurviving TwentiesSurviving: SinglenessSingleness in our twenties is such a taboo topic because let's face it...... the majority of twenty-somethings do not enjoy being single. Today on the show we have two special guests Shanik and Whitney to discuss their current journey of singleness.Shanik IG: Shanik_tyionWhitney IG:Philanthrhopist
2020-05-0142 minSurviving TwentiesSurviving: Finances with Millennial Money Therapist DanielleToday on the show, we will be discussing finances and debt with Danielle the Millennial Money Therapist. Danielle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana she uses therapeutic techniques and intervention to change her clients’ mindset about money and paying off debt. Follow her on IG: @themillennialmoneytherapist Music: That DayMusician: Jef
2020-04-1042 minSurviving TwentiesSo what now?On this mini-episode, I expressed my thoughts and feelings about the possibility of being laid-off from work due to COVID-19. Furlough is still a topic at my job, within the company many departments have taken furlough. This week my supervisor informed my department that we will need to take PTO due to the census being low.
2020-04-0911 minSurviving TwentiesAllow me to introduce myselfHey yal! I haven't been myself lately, I wanted to come on the show to reintroduce myself, and discuss why I have been so distant lately. Also, I'm introducing a new segment on the show named Twenties Talk. You're able to discuss what you are surviving or ask questions/ seek advice anonymously. Here's the link to the https://anchor.fm/survivingtwenties/message Music: That DayMusicain: Jef
2020-04-0421 minSurviving TwentiesA different path to success besides college with BrandonWe've all been told that going to college will guarantee us success in life. However, for Brandon, he didn't resonate with that notion. He decided not to go to college after high school but instead explore different paths on his journey to success. Brandon encourages young adults to find their pathway to success outside of the traditional route after high school. Brandon is a mental health advocate and the founder and CEO of Numberwon Cloud a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the stigma associated with Mental Health WON life at a time.IG:NumberwoncloudMusic:That DayMusician:Jef
2020-03-2724 minSurviving TwentiesSurviving : Substance Abuse ft. MarionSubstance abuse and substance disorder is a taboo topic in our twenties. Today on the show Marion will be discussing his experience using methamphetamine and his road to recovery. If you are or know of a person dealing with substance abuse; SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
2020-03-1332 minSurviving TwentiesOne time for the birthday chickIt's my 28th birthday!!! Twenty-eight hits different, I have two more years in my twenties and I am excited as to what 30 has in store for me. If you are entering your late twenties have no fear, let's embrace it together!
2020-03-0210 minSurviving TwentiesSurviving: A Toxic Relationship ft OlympiaIn this week episode Olympia discusses surviving a toxic relationship. She explains how the relationship affected her self-esteem, self-worth, and her academics. Olympia is the founder of @Yougotit_girl, an organization that promotes self love for young women.
2020-02-2825 minSurviving TwentiesSurviving: FriendshipsWhat about your friends?!?! This week's episode is all about friends, frenemies, and everything in between! Our special guest Dequia and I will be sharing our personal experiences with healthy and toxic friendships.
2020-02-1437 minSurviving TwentiesSurviving: Life After College ft. Aja BlackFeeling lost after graduating from college? No, seriously experiencing post-graduation depression? Aja Black has experienced those same feelings and emotions too! Aja is from Sumter, SC but relocated to Jacksonville, FL after graduating from USC Upstate. Sheis currently pursuing a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy. Aja is the business owner of Black Inc. and Co-Director of The Diamond Stackz Classic. IG:SurvivingTwentiesPodcast FB:SurvivingTwentiesPodcast
2020-01-2435 minSurviving TwentiesWelcome to Surviving Twenties!!! TrailerIn this minisode,Bria will discuss why this show was created and why you should listen. IG:SurvivingTwentiesPodcast Email:SurvivingTwentiesPodcast
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