Listen… there are just some things we are too old to be doing at this big age! In this episode, Alan and Key break down the habits, trends, and nonsense we are officially leaving behind, plus the grown moves we need to start making. 

From no longer fighting to buying gifts before driving to the baby shower, we’re getting real about leveling up in life. Tap in for laughs, lessons, and maybe a little drag session (of ourselves).

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Y'all, they done invited ya girls OUTSIDE!

We had the opportunity to host the Creator Corner at the Black Media Mixer here in Dallas, Texas and sit down with some amazing people doing some amazing things here in the city.

We weren't able to encapsulate every conversation we had that day, but get to know some of the change makers here in the city.

Chris from Jersey
Selena + Alexiana
Bebe (IG: @wherebebe +  @hearyepodcast
Miles ( @AFIFTHOFSOMETHING )
N'de (IG: @youreventmc) 
Adrienne Mullins (IG: @theadriennemullins) 
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Who are we to say that pursuing our passions has a deadline? Not on our watch!

In this episode, Key and Alana share their gripes about people’s unpopular opinion about being “too old” to go after dreams. Just because you may be married with kids or have a few gray hairs peaking through, that doesn’t mean your dreams go to waste. 

It is NEVER too late.

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If it's one thing these kids gone do, is bring our inner issues to the forefront.
Today's conversation is all about what we wish we would've known in our childhood and how this is shaping how we parent today.

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Friendship in your 30s just hits different! In this episode, we’re getting real about navigating friendships as grown adults—because let’s be honest, it’s not always easy. We’re talking about friendship breakups, setting (and actually enforcing) boundaries, and figuring out who’s really a friend versus just an acquaintance. From shifting priorities to realizing some connections just don’t fit anymore, we’re unpacking it all.

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In this episode, Key and Alana reflect on the moment they realized they were indeed “mams.”

They dive into hitting their “auntie status,” hosting family gatherings since we are the news aunties, and embracing the reality of aging.

All in all, we are aging like fine wine. Dry red wine to be exact.

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And it was in that moment, where you were sitting the booth at the club when another round of shots was headed your way. A yawn escaped your lips and you cringed at the sound of the dj with his ashy lips pressed against the microphone. That is when you knew, club life was over for you.

Let’s talk about it.

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#2 We’ve all had seasons where we felt like God left us on read. This is our story.

In this episode, Alana and Key talk about:

Struggling to give complete control to God in a hard season 

Grieving all the things that worked before that don’t work now

Being forced to pivot, pause, or start over

Can you relate?

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#1 Welcome to the very first episode of the Halfway Grown Podcast, where apparently we are the new adults.

In this episode, we give a breakdown on the meaning behind our podcast and introduce our two amazing hosts: Alana Marie and Key.

We also share the story behind how we met and our first impressions of each other, leading up to the launch of the podcast.

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Calling all adults! There's a new podcast coming your way!

If you’re in your 30s and still googling “how to be an adult,” welcome to the club. We’re just two creatives from the crib (St. Louis), raising kids, juggling marriage, and trying to make sense of this pivot-heavy life—all while keeping the jokes flowing.

Halfway Grown is your go-to podcast for all things marriage, parenting, creating and the occasional crash out safe space.

Whether it’s the joys (and fails) of parenting, the struggle of figuring out what’s next, or just clowning on how we thought life would be by now—we’ve got stories, laughs, and maybe a little advice (if you can call it that).

Let’s be real: nobody’s got this all the way figured out, but we’re halfway there... kinda.

Launching Tuesday, January 14th!

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