Being Better Grown Ups

Being Better Grown Ups

By Akilah SmithEducationSelf-Improvement
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Being Better Grown Ups episodes

  • Episode 8: Make It Last Forever <3

    Meet Fola! As she continues to grow into herself, Fola is also focused on growing within her relationship and maintaining the honeymoon phase for a lifetime. Through communication, honesty and authenticity, Fola shares how she plans to make it last forever with her partner, our very own BBGU host.

    A note from out host: This episode is released on a very special holiday. Happy Birthday Baby! I'm so excited to have done three laps around the sun by your side. I can't wait to do life with you. Always betting on us <3. 

    59 min
  • Let's Talk Values: Faith

    Meet Robert! A lifelong journey and trust in Christianity has led Robert to hold his faith at high value. Listen to Rob share his greatest lessons learned through his faith and how he continues to be rooted in his beliefs. On this let's talk values chat, let's talk faith. 

    15 min
  • Episode 7: Keepin' In Touch

    Meet Vivica! As a woman of many different yet fulfilling friendships, Vivica shares with us how she has made it a priority to reach out to the most important people in her life with flexible and effective communication. Taking time to catch up with those we love is vital to maintaining connections to the communities that are rooting for us. You'll want to call your aunties and uncles after listening to this one!

    53 min
  • Let's Talk Values: Integrity

    Meet Issa! On a recent self reflection journey, Issa noticed she needed to be more honest with herself and plan intentionally for her future. On this Let's Talk Values episode, let's talk integrity. 

    15 min
  • BONUS EPISODE: Happy New Year From Your Host

    BONUS: Welcome back BBGU Community! Join our host as she provides updates about what's coming next for BBGU and shares her new year's resolutions for the year 2022 (or should we say 2020 part 2). We look forward to engaging with out community in the new year!

    13 min
  • Episode 6: Reflect, Reimagine, and Redefine
    Meet Michael! On our mid season finale, Michael shares with us his journey to independence. In figuring out what things truly make him happy and redefining words like success, that we often received the definition of before figuring it out on our own, Michael displays for us how he reimagined his future and the role he plays in his own life and those who lean on him. This is a Self-Actualization pillar discussion.
    52 min
  • Let's Talk Values: Persistence
    Meet Steve! This week in values Steve shares his perspective on what valuing persistence has done for him throughout his life. Reminding himself that even when he's down, he can always get back is a vital part of continuing to move forward to achieve the dreams he has for himself and his family. On this let's talk values chat, let's talk persistence.
    15 min
  • Episode 5: MVP of Fatherhood
    Meet Malik! As a young father of two (2 and under), Malik has reflected on the experience of his childhood to determine the kind of parent he wished to be for his children. By no means is parenting an easy job, but when you assume the responsibility it's opportunity to be intentional about improving yourself and introduce better humans to the world. Listen to how Malik takes on a difficult job like this head on and uses patience to appreciate to journey.
    43 min
  • Let's Talk Values: Authenticity
    Meet Maya! This conversation is one that truly embodies the values she upholds. Maya shares with us the importance of always being you and the new person you see yourself as, as you grow and change. She remains so genuine to encourage her friends and little siblings to always be themselves too. On this let's talk values chat, let's talk authenticity.
    Check out Maya on her instagram @mayalenae and support some of her favorite Black Women Owned business on instagram @indyskin_ for all your natural skin care needs and @themusekollectionco to put on your best fits.
    25 min
  • Episode 4: Healing Your Inner Child
    Meet Victoria. As she takes a spiritual perspective on healing her inner child and finds ways to return to her most authentic being, Victoria shares with us her journey of taking a step back and doing the reflection necessary to determine where certain behaviors emerged from in our childhood. Once we know, we can take steps to regulate, address, and make decisions on how to change these learned behaviors into our our own authentic decision making. It's all about returning to our true selves and striving to reach our purpose. This is a "Self-Actualization" pillar discussion.
    53 min

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Join the BBGU community to do this adulting thing together. It's time for us to grow and heal as a community with our collective experiences as the expert.