Today’s episode is an interview with Kate Millar, a poet and writer from Edinburgh, Scotland currently completing her MFA in poetry in at The New School in NYC. We talked about the challenges of navigating transition to a new country, realizing we’re more impressionable in our early twenties than we’d like to admit, looking poetically at life by paying attention to nature around us, and thinking about what’s going on with Gen Z (namely ourselves), specifically how social media shapes us and what to do about that.

Follow Kate on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@KateMillarFilms

Kate’s work in Atwood Magazine:

https://atwoodmagazine.com/author/kate-millar/

Kate’s work in Bomb Magazine:

https://bombmagazine.org/author/kate-millar

Hosted by Julia Light

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https://www.instagram.com/tearsandjoypodcast/

Cover Photo by Sarah Burgess

Music by Andrew Ward

Recorded at Hephzibah House NYC

Today’s episode is an interview with Christian Fussell, a highly successful realtor in Fort Worth, Texas. Christian entered at age 23 into a field primarily dominated by middle-aged people and lived to tell the tale -- he just turned 29 and is a top performing real estate agent in his area. In this interview we cover way more than just real estate-- throughout his story Christian shares insight into natural networking, processing major setbacks (like losing your first job out of college), and having a realistic view of the grand scheme of life as a twenty-something in 2024.

Follow Christian on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/christianbfussell/

Hosted by Julia Light

Follow the Tears & Joy in Your Twenties Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tearsandjoypodcast/

Cover Photo by Sarah Burgess

Music by Andrew Ward

Recorded at Hephzibah House NYC

Today’s episode is an interview with Anna Miriam Brown, an author and composer, who shares her story of having her musical, His Story the Musical, produced as a 22-year-old, as well as her next creative endeavors. Anna’s story includes pursuing the arts from a young age, having major accomplishments happen almost serendipitously, and processing disappointment and difficult emotions. Her approach to the creative process is refreshing, and she shares the heart behind all of her work as she navigates her early twenties.

Follow along with Anna’s work:

https://www.youtube.com/@AnnaMiriamBrown

https://www.instagram.com/anna_miriam_brown/

https://hisstorythemusical.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Anna-Miriam-Brown/dp/B0CPJY7V24/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BT4PGVIA8TDI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zn3dTAUlpdvEa5wrev-tVl_h4COvqEj8IcQETRTDx5y2eclXUf3aKF1sKDATrB8DjEiz3CK3sIYFPYzPitSNwnf0cD50iDhdPEwU2tYlf1Tis57P_QgWKJVAxIx0RTe1XOIydMoUNROvbPgheySjYO3GX1jAW-JWFx1mYNDMBkMPop7JdqS0g3gS5_P8x6cWdml4aaC9eqmyC1P3krEKGC1sC_mrCArXlLCh-ZfIi40.M2GDkZK62WW8_IZ4MBFy_FV5KTy0m-0FdZOxUFYTKi8&dib_tag=se&keywords=anna+miriam+brown&qid=1709096229&sprefix=%2Caps%2C413&sr=8-1

Hosted by Julia Light

Instagram @tearsandjoypodcast

Cover Photo by Sarah Burgess

Music by Andrew Ward

Recorded Remotely with Zoom

Today's episode is an interview with Kaiti Yoo, YouTuber and content creator, who shares her story from starting a YouTube channel as a Brown University student during the pandemic, to moving to NYC after graduating. Kaiti speaks openly about her struggles with mental health and the depth and meaning she has found through her more difficult seasons, plus her vision for a an impactful career. This conversation is full of fun and joy as well as depth and honesty.

Follow along with Kaiti’s career:

https://www.youtube.com/@KaitiYoo

https://www.instagram.com/kaitiyoo

https://www.tiktok.com/@kootooyoo

Hosted by Julia Light

Instagram @tearsandjoypodcast

Cover Photo by Sarah Burgess

Music by Andrew Ward

Recorded at Hephzibah House NYC

Today's episode is an interview with Madelyn Hicks, NYC-based musician and singer-songwriter, who shares her story of moving to New York. Madelyn experienced multiple major setbacks upon moving to the city, and talks about the strong foundation that was laid for her personal and professional life because of this season of injury, loneliness, and grief. You can find Madelyn on Instagram @madelynhicksmusic to follow along on her music journey!

Hosted by Julia Light

Instagram @tearsandjoypodcast

Cover Photo by Sarah Burgess

Music by Andrew Ward

Recorded at Hephzibah House NYC