Nu Growth Podcast

What do you do when you have done all that you set out to do, where do you go next? Sometimes transitions can symbolize the realization of the completion of your dreams. Sometimes the best thing you can do is to REFLECT on your journey and remember how you got to where you are and remember the love that carried you through. This week we are reflecting with Keshad Adeniyi as he vulnerably opens up about being a new husband, being a successful artist and his hopes for the future.   

Keshad is a multidisciplinary artist who hails from Watts, LA. You can purchase his art and music here www.keshadadeniyi.com For all things Keshad follow him on IG @keshadadeniyi

Choosing to get married is one of the biggest risks you can take. This week we are growing with Brittnee Lang’o and learning about why she decided to get married and what she has been learning in her first year. Brittnee is a learner, life coach, teacher, a seminarian, and a recent newly wed who is married to her husband Meja. She is Texan which makes her one of the most unique people I have ever met. For all things Brittnee follow her at @Brittlelove!

“Everyday I’m Hustlin, everyday I’m Hustin.” What do we do with the reality that sometimes the hustle can drive you crazy and even kill you? The need to always be on your grind, never sleeping, never resting is actually not sustainable. This week we’re getting real with Carvens as we explore what it looks like to let go of the hustle culture. He bravely shares his mental health journey and how he is actively seeking to create a more balanced life. Carvens Lissaint is a son, husband, father, poet, actor who is starring in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton.” He is the author of the book “Target Practice.” For all things Carvens follow him on IG @carvenslissaint

This week we are continuing the conversation about transitioning into romantic love. I share my dating approach and the new mindsets that I have been adopting as I seek to fall in love. I also share 5 ways to know whether to date a person. Message me on IG @yvonne_nkiruka and share any helpful dating tips you may have with me.

How does one transition into romance during a global pandemic? This week we are joined by Destinee Rea as we explore the beauty, the risks and the fears of leaning into romantic love.

Destinee Rea is a woman who believes that God lives within her, she is a daughter, sister and friend. She is an incredible actress who recently starred in the hit broadway musical Tina, as well as the co-founder of BOLD an organization that seeks to build up black woman in the performing arts for the restoration of culture. She is a native Texan but currently resides in NYC. To learn more her work connect with her on IG at @destineerea

This season is all about transitions. Over the last few years, all of us have been in a transition, and navigating these mysterious spaces can be scary, exciting, and challenging. I have been in the biggest transition of my life. By age 30, I thought I would have certain life boxes checked off such as being in my dream career, being married, starting a family, and living in my dream home, and as of now none of those boxes are checked. I am figuring this thing out, one day at a time. This season we are walking through transitions and giving voice to the hopes, fears, and lessons we pick up along the way. 

I would love to hear from you, message me at: 

IG: Yvonne_nkiruka 

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In the last episode of this season, I offer up my reflections. I share more about why embracing yourself is so important. Thank you so much for journeying with me as I explore this question. I am excited to grow with you next season. Message me on IG at Yvonne_Nkiruka and let me know your thoughts. See you in the fall!

Some of us have been running on E

for way too long. I know this is something I am always working through. This week we are growing with Geo Derice and exploring the ways he has intentionally carved out time to invest and pour into himself. He shares about the art of journaling and the importance of reading as a means of self-investment.

Geo is a native New Yorker, husband, motivational speaker and author of the “The Thirst is Real”, a guide dedicated to helping students maximize their full potential. You can connect with him on IG at geoderice and learn more about his work at https://www.geospeaks.com

What happens when your talents, gifts and curiosities are too big to fit into one career or industry? This week we are growing with Ashley Galloway. She shares about her journey to embrace her identity as a multidisciplinary artist and how she creates space to nurture her passions.

Ashley is a native New Yorker, creative directer, designer, photographer, musician, film maker and wife. You can connect with her on IG at @ashleygalloway_ and check out her work at www.ashleydorce.com

This week we are growing with John Louis. He shares about his journey to embrace his identity as man who feels deeply and the work he has had to do to heal the toxic masculinity within himself. John is a husband, father, photographer, social worker, and musician. You can connect with him on IG at johnlouis.nyc. Check out his photography here https://www.louis-photography.com.