Discussions and solo-casts on the difficulties of navigating life as a Millennial and working through ways to live your best life !
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This podcast explores the trials and tribulations of growing up in today’s world. Filled with discussion, debate and a few facts here and there, Lucie tries to find a way to make peace with the inevitability of ageing and what it means to grow up. Striving to find the perfect blend between existential crisis and humour, that will satisfy every millennials' deep seated fear of ageing, and some how attempt to find lightness in the greatest of fears, even wrinkle related ones.
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The Grown Up podcast originally began as a personal journey to explore and comprehend the ups and downs of adulthood. It has since evolved into something bigger than imagined. Over the past four years, the host of the Grown Up podcast, Derric, has dedicated himself to championing individuals pursuing careers many may have heard of but few have followed with a deep passion. From life coaches to young black professors to travel agents, Grown Up is committed to fostering a supportive community ...
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102: Human Design, spirituality and the pursuit of self with Aneakaleigh N.
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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 our…
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Reflect and Reset Part 1
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This past year has been quite challenging for me, so the final few episodes of this year will focus on reflecting on the past 4 years and preparing for the new year. In this first part of the reflecting and resetting series, I will talk about how the podcast will be upgraded in the new year, why I've been struggling to release episodes, and my plan…
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The Wonder Sessions: Spring and the Wonder of People
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Welcome back to Almost Grown...Up! Before Season 4 officially kicks off, join Lucie and Annie for a special Wonder Session to celebrate the arrival of spring and summer. 🌸✨ In this episode, Lucie and Annie discuss: How life has changed in the past few months Where they've discovered wonder in their everyday lives The rituals that have been bringing…
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101: The Millennial Experience explained with D.C. Copeland
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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 …
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Episode 100: WTF is up with the job market with Hilani Ellis
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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 applic…
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Mental Health and Personal Development with Life Coach Glenn Citerony
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I apologize for the late drop. The show always goes on! On this month's Grown Up episode, we delved into Glenn's new career as a life coach, the significance of mental health and personal development, and the exploration of one's divinity. I also made a huge announcement that Grown Up is expanding to new platforms! We continue to shine the light on…
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Episode 99: Grocery as self-care and other shocking realities
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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?…
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On this month's episode of the N.O.W. spotlight artist segment, I am joined by Tajonyx a contemporary R&B and pop artist hailing from Columbus, GA. We discussed how his mother introduced him to music, the challenges he is actively overcoming, and the triumph in his journey to show up authentically in his music. We also discussed his latest album 'P…
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Bringing Back #1 Best Selling Author & Life Coach Esther Murray, N.O.W. Tajonyx
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On this month's episode of Grown Up, I bring back Certified Life Coach Esther Murray! The last time she was here, we discovered her amazing personality and learned about the role of a life coach and the potential benefits they offer if you consider seeking outside help. For her second time back, Esther and I had a casual conversation like two old f…
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On this episode of the N.O.W. spotlight artist segment, I am joined by self-taught musical artist Uncle Tino. We discussed his early interest in music, his experience entering the music scene under a previous stage name, and how he continues reinventing himself as an artist. Uncle Tino, a Houston native, has performed at events such as SXSW and has…
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A Short Reflection, N.O.W. Uncle Tino
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In today's episode, I take a moment to reflect on my personal growth since I began exploring my spirituality. I have found that my belief in something greater than myself has helped me during times when I felt inadequate on my journey toward independence. This episode reflects the grace I have received, which has allowed me to continue being myself…
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On this month's N.O.W. spotlight artist interview, in honor of Women's History Month, I am joined by independent female artist Poet 22 representing Wisconsin and Chicago. We had a great discussion about her journey from poet to artist. We talked about the moment she felt like she could turn her poems into songs, who is her favorite poet, and her go…
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Authenticity, Guest Jonathan Burke, N.O.W. Poet 22
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In this episode of Grown Up, I discuss a topic that has come up many times for me during this self-discovery season: authenticity. In the show's first half, I talk about a part of myself that I have consciously not shared based on fears and worries. As I eventually would discover, it was truly all in my head, and having this talk with myself put so…
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On this month's N.O.W. spotlight artist artist interview I am joined by Leash Da Beaast representing Brooklyn, New York. Leash has been an upcoming force to be reckoned with having music placement on Bravo, Nat Geo, Amazon Prime, and Tubi, she is continuing to shine bright and be an example for independent musicians and entrepreneurs across the US.…
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Reflecting Through Creative Outlets with TJ from Tea with TJ Podcast, N.O.W. Leash Da Beaast
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On today's episode I have an amazing conversation with actor/podcaster TJ from Tea with Tj Podcast. He may be slightly new to the podcast lane but he is already gaining traction with the help of his insightful videos on social media. We discussed everything from self-improvement, meditation, our independent journey similarities and differences, and…
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Episode 98: Do it scared with Francine Derby
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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:…
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New Year, More Artists!! I'm excited to continue the N.O.W. segment and finding musicians who deserve to be supported and recognized. On this month's N.O.W. spotlight artist interview I am joined by Apollo Mantikos tapping in from Washington. We talked about how he got his start in music, What motivates him to continue this journey, and Of course w…
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What does growing up mean?
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We are back in the blanket fort for the final episode of Season Three. And to close out the season Lucie explores the idea of what growing up really means. Sharing her thoughts on why we need permission to define 'grown-upping' for ourselves along with guests from across the season sharing their definition of what a grown up is. Think of it as one …
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The Wonder Sessions with Annie
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In this episode, we kick off a new series on the Almost Grown...Up Podcast: The Wonder Sessions with Annie. Every quarter Lucie and Annie Yi (storyteller, artist, animal enthusiast and, episode 61 guest) are getting together to discuss wonder and how we can add more of it into our grown upping experience. This is the first of more conversations to …
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Get into Creative Flow in 2024
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This week as part of the celebration of launching her new Skillshare course Lucie shares an episode on how to get into creative flow for 2024. Both the course and episode are geared around getting you unstuck, helping you solve problems and helping you jumpstart some creativity. You can take the course for free and get access to skillshare for a mo…
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Episode 97: Setting up the shot, part 2 with Klieon John
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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 tal…
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Save your Marriage with Claire Jorgensen and N.O.W. with Equal Frequencies
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This month I decided to take a small break from the normal dynamics of the podcast while still giving you an amazing episode. On this episode I have two different conversations that both contribute to the bigger picture of staying true to yourself. My first guest is marriage coach Claire Jorgensen joining me all the way from Denmark. We discussed h…
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How to Play more in 2024
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This week we are diving into four top tips to help you add more play to your life in 2024. In the episode, Lucie shares her favourite ways to play and her approach to making play a part of the way we live rather than something we add on top. In this episode, we cover: How to make time for play in your life How to use play as a tool for change How t…
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How did you grow in 2023?
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As we arrive in the last month of the year it's time to settle down in the blanket fort and reflect on what we have learnt, achieved and how we have grown this year. In this episode Lucie shares her favourite way to reflect on the year along with some questions you can ask yourself to chart your own growth in 2023 In this episode, we cover: How to …
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Episode 96: Setting up the shot, part 1 with Klieon John
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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 re…
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Self-Awareness, Spirituality, and Guest Dr. Ardeshir Mehran
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On today's episode I discuss all of the happy stress I have been going through as a result of becoming deeper into my faith and spirituality. It has been almost two months with no episode and I have quite a few things to update y'all on. Then later in the episode I am joined by psychologist, bestselling author, and behavioral researcher Dr. Ardeshi…
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This week we are back in the blanket fort and Lucie is sharing part one of her key takeaways from Season 3 of Almost Grown...Up. In this episode, we cover: Her key takeaways and lessons learned from guests across the series The power of going slow How to tap into wonder The importance of our senses Why it's ok to be a late bloomer In this episode, …
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Episode 95: Did I have a childhood? with Jennel
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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…
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Tired of Adulting? Time for an end of year reset
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This week we are back in the blanket fort and Lucie is sharing why it's natural that we are feeling tired as we start to move towards the end of the year, and what we can do to add some fresh energy into our everyday and feel a little bit more capable of being adults in the world. In this episode, we cover: Why Adulting can feel exhausting sometime…
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3 Adulting Lessons I wish I had learnt sooner
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This week we are back in the blanket fort and Lucie is sharing three lessons she wished she had learnt sooner in her adulting journey. In this episode, we cover: The power of community and why we need to grow up alongside other people How we can learn to rest and why it matters Why Failure isn't something you should avoid and how to change your per…
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Episode 94: Racism, media and the things in between, part 2 with Nathasha Fernando
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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 floo…
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From Despair to Action: Navigating global crisis with purpose
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This week we are back in the blanket fort talking about how we can handle the feelings of overwhelm and despair that you might be feeling when you see conflict and suffering in the world. It can be difficult as a grown-up to know what you can do to make a difference and how to use your responsibility and privilege to help others. In this episode, L…
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Grown Upping Decisions and a Life Update with Lucie
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Hey Team! We are back in the blanket fort this week with a shorter episode to talk about the challenge of growing up and making the 'big decisions' of adulting. Lucie shares insights on a recent big decision she has made, and how it has helped shape the way she sees these choice points in our lives. If you want to read the whole Cheryl Strayed advi…
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Episode 93: Racism, media and the things in between, part 1 with Nathasha Fernando
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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 i…
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Expanding our experience of the world with Blythe King
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This week we are back in the blanket fort exploring the power of the sense to help us expand our experience of the world and develop the definition we want for growing up. Today Lucie is in conversation with artist, educator and Zen Buddhist Blythe King. And across the episode they dive into the power of our senses, how we can tap into them more, w…
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How can play help us be better activists with Matteo De Vos
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This week we are back in the blanketfort with an interview episode to explore how we can bring more play and creativity to the work we do and the way we work to change the world. Lucie is joined by activist and community organiser Matteo De Vos to discuss the role of play in community organising and making change. Matteo cares deeply and seriously …
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Lessons in being a late bloomer - why you havent missed the boat
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Do you ever have this feeling of being late to the party, or having missed the boat with something you wanted in your life? Today we are back in the blanket fort to discuss our relationship to time as we grow up and why it's ok to be a late bloomer, and how it can help us to see life as something that is constantly blooming at different times. Find…
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