Money is a HOT topic, whether you’re young or old. In today’s episode, I talked with Melissa Jean-Baptiste, better known as “Millennial in Debt” about her personal finance journey, paying off her student loans, and different ways that young adults can be smart and intentional with their money. This was such an insightful conversation for me, and I hope that you were able to learn something from Melissa! If you’re interested in one of my favorite personal finance apps (Acorns — helps you invest, round up and save money), feel free to use my link and sign up:

Acorns - https://share.acorns.com/arion.mccullough

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For today’s episode, I have a GREAT conversation with Jasmine Watt about social media trends, working in the industry, friendships, having a successful Tik Tok account, and the STRUGGLES that we have faced since graduating last year. I found Jasmine through Tik Tok and did not expect us to become internet friends… but it did! Be sure to check out Jasmine’s social media, especially her Tik Tok, where she talks about all things social.

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POV: you’re scrolling on tik tok and you see a video about a girl getting her dream job right out of college. You watch the 40 second video and you’re amazing yet super curious and want to know more. Today’s podcast guest is Peyton Smith, a Brand & Marketing Strategist from Delaware. We had a great chat about public relations, how she got her job, and the power of networking!

 

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Life update time! I wanted to take some time to share some exciting things that are about to take place in my life over the next couple of months. Change can be scary... but also really exciting! As young adults, we are going to experience SO many changes. I hope you all enjoyed listening to this monologue :) 

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Being a young professional is not easy... especially since we are so NEW to the working world. Two of the biggest struggles that working newbies experience is learning how to advocate for yourself and negotiating your salary with employers. Today, I talked with Starla Sampaco, founder of the Career Survival Guide, about our experiences as young professional women and why she created her business. Starla is a Seattle-based TV news anchor who’s passionate about helping women and POC advocate for themselves at work. This episode isn't specifically geared to people working in corporate America or the media industry, it's relevant to all young adults who are trying to flourish in new environments! ENJOY! 

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Today, we're talking about being single in your 20s! I invited Isabelle & Ja'Neil on the show to talk about their experiences so far. They have had different experiences while in the "dating game", so you'll definitely want to take a listen! We talk about situationships, the talking phase, going out on dates, and what is important to them when finding a potential partner.

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SEASON TWO IS HERE! We've all probably heard people talk about hustle culture and a lot of us are probably participants in it! Today's episode unpacks hustle culture, the importance of taking breaks, and best practices for those that pledge that #TheGrindNeverStops

 

Here is the YouTube video that inspired me to make this episode: 

https://youtu.be/UAwCJAU2tjk (I MUST have TiffanyFerg on the podcast one day!!)

 

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Welcome to Phase 2 of Adulting!! This is the final episode of season 1 of the podcast! This season finale is dedicated to the class of 2021 and anyone else who is experiencing the transition into the real world. I hope you all enjoy and I can't wait to share season 2 with you all! Stay encouraged while chasing after your dreams! 

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Taking risks and making decisions is what adulting is all about at the end of the day... and maybe that's why I feel kind of "bleh" sometimes, because I don't make any decisions. After having an honest chat with my boyfriend, I had some revelations about life. Enjoy this episode! 

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Life isn't easy, no matter how much you prepare. In today's episode, I spoke with my good friend, Jessica Chanza, about healing from breakups, overcoming the pressure to keep up and compare your life with those on social media, and how to push through when you're struggling. This was a fun but informative chat that I enjoy recording. ENJOY! 

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