The First-Gen Lounge

The First-Gen Lounge

By Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.BusinessEntrepreneurshipEducationSelf-Improvement
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The First-Gen Lounge episodes

  • Fall 2022: Session 246 (History Notes: Stop Playing with Your Coins with Mykail James)
    What kind of conversations did you have as a kid about money? With whom did you have these conversations? What have you done, or are you doing, to learn more about money? Knowledge is power and money is important. If a person does not have an understanding of money, how it works, what to do with it, and so forth. I can get why they would feel powerless when it comes to their money and financial wellbeing. I don’t want that someone to be you (or even me for that matter). So, we’re talking about money this week and we have “The Boujie Budgeter,” Mykail James, joining us. We’ll touch on a few things like, as you probably guess, being bougie on a budget, understanding taxes, and dating your money. Don't forget to check out the session notes: https://www.thefirstgenlounge.com/246. Come on over and become a part of The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew.

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    39 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 245 (How to Trust Yourself with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    Several times it's been said on the show to trust yourself. However, foundationally, what is trust? It’s like, we know what trust is because we learn it over the course of our lives, but… have we ever really looked at the definition of it? More importantly, what thought have you given to trusting yourself? Do you trust yourself? Kinda or completely? Let's talk about how to trust yourself. Don't forget to join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew.

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    19 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 244 (Acknowledging Your Truth with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    What does it mean to you to acknowledge that a truth exists? Once you bring it to your awareness, what do you do with it? Recently, someone shared with Dr. Eve that... Even if you try to act like a truth doesn't exist, that's not going to make it go away. So, let's talk tonight about acknowledging your truth. Join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew.

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    25 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 243 (Making Home Improvements with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    Do understand the depths of change? One of the things I know for sure is that you cannot change what you are not willing to face. When you realize that you want something different for your life it requires that you do something different. There is just absolutely no way around it. Rather than seeing the responsibility of what becomes of your life as a burden, as something to be afraid of, realize you are not powerless and there is joy in choosing what comes of your life. Don't forget to join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew.

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    13 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 242 (History Notes: 3 Reasons Why Failure is Good with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    If someone had told me a few years ago that failure was good for me, I swear I’d have straight up told them that they were tripping. However, after many years of failing and succeeding in different goals, I finally understood the positive side of failure. Y'all know that I’m a strong advocate of approaching things from a different viewpoint, and failure is no different. Once you start seeing things from a different perspective, trust me, things will change. Be sure to join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlonge.com/crew.

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    10 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 241 (When S#!t Flops with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)

    When situations in life come about where you feel like things are falling apart, do you spend more time focusing on what’s “falling apart” or how it’s shaping you? It’s likely that you get stuck on what’s not working out, why things went wrong, or even end up blaming yourself. Challenges are uncomfortable, but they are a natural part of life. Don't forget to join The Kick It Crew at www,thefirstgenlounge.com/crew.




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    14 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 240 (Shutting Down Successful Businesses with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus)
    Most of the time when we hear about businesses shutting down, it's because something has gone wrong. Perhaps, and foremost, financial issues may be the cause. In other cases, it may be that the trend for that product or service may no longer be. Other reasons can even include that a business was bought out and demolished, or even after years of serving the community, it was decided that it was time to retire and shut the business down. What about businesses that shut down although nothing is wrong? Let's dive in. Don't forget to join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew.

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    38 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 239 (Entrepreneurship Ain't Easy with Quin Taylor)
    As an entrepreneur, when you're determined to make it work, you will. In some cases, the proof of your labor will be evident when folks start tapping you on your shoulder. It's like a mile marker for your success. Entrepreneurship, however, ain't easy. It can be even more challenging as a Black woman when trying to figure out just how to show up. Get the full show notes at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/239. Join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew.

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    43 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 238 (Memory Lane: Why Holding On is Holding You Back with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    We all have our own special way of doing things, but there comes a time when life forces us to start doing things differently. Changing the way we’re used to doing things is like stepping into the twilight, a place where nobody knows what to expect. The problem with this normal way of thinking is that it keeps us safe and that's not always a good thing. Being comforted is fine, feeling comfortable is needed but allowing complacency is where you should draw the line. Be sure to join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew.

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    16 min
  • Fall 2022: Session 237 (Memory Lane: Delayed But Determined with Dr. Echell Eady)
    Let's take it on back to a time not too long ago, 2021. College is supposed to be, as they say, the best four years of your life. Students get the chance to create new friendships, memories, and experiences. Some cruise through with minimal effort, while others find it a bit of a struggle. But one thing's for sure; no two college journeys are the same. And for most undergrads, the thing that rings true is the idea of building a four-year plan: four years to graduate and get on with life. Yet, college life is never that straightforward, especially for first-gens. In 2016, Nationwide reported that the average student now takes 5.2 academic years to earn a bachelor's degree. But for our guest for today, Dr. Eady, her off-and-on journey lasted nine years. Join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew

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    38 min

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The First-Gen Lounge, an award-winning podcast, is the FIRST show of its kind and #1 in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals. It is a place where we come to kick it and talk…