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

  • Spring 2022: Session 216 (Everybody's Got Some S--t with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)

    Comparison is a thief of joy. But we're human, and so it's normal sometimes to compare ourselves to others. However, comparing yourself to others will only leave you feeling frustrated and anxious. Furthermore, it doesn't help in creating the life you want. It instead takes away irreplaceable time and energy that could have been better spent elsewhere. Here's the thing; there will always be someone more intelligent, attractive, or successful than you. The trick is understanding the unique value that you bring to the table. Remember that nothing and nobody is perfect; everything is special in its own way. So, instead of believing that the grass might be greener on the other side, try and nurture the grass that's on your side of the fence. After all, the grass is greenest where it's being properly cared for. Check out the full session notes: www.evingerleanworldwide.com/216. Join the movement: www.evingerleanworldwide.com/movement/



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    12 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 215 (Please STOP Sitting On Your Dreams with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    A typical human being dreams an average of about 4 to 6 dreams per night. If you can experience at least four dreams a night, why is it that you’re still stuck on that one idea that failed to materialize? How you want your life to look doesn’t have to be constant. Things change, and new passions are discovered daily. Don’t limit yourself to a certain number of objectives just because that’s what society dictates. If you feel like the path you’re currently on is not the right one for you, by all means, change it. The prospect will seem daunting but trust me; you won’t regret it. Check out the full session notes: www.evingerleanworldwide.com/215. Join the movement: www.evingerleanworldwide.com/movement/

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    21 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 214 (New Friends or Nah? with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    Few things make a more influential impact in life than supportive and loving friends. Being able to depend on someone and having that person count on you in return is one massive flex. People might walk in and out of your life, but true friends will stay, and if they do leave, they'll have left a lasting footprint in your heart. That said, the question is, do we really need any more friends, especially as we grow older? If so, when do we stop making new friends? For me, building relationships with new people never stops. And while it might be different from how we made friends as kids, the same principles apply. Find people who have something in common with you or are working towards the same goals as you. But just never stop. You never know; your new friend might be the missing piece of your success puzzle. Check out the full session notes: www.evingerleanworldwide.com/214. Join the movement: www.evingerleanworldwide.com/movement/

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    22 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 213 (Getting Out of 50k of Debt in Two Years with Ja'Net Adams)

    Nobody likes being in debt, yet many of us struggle with it most of our lives. Unfortunately, debt has a way of piling up faster than many realize. For example, most students don't take their student loans seriously until they hit unmanageable figures. If you're wrestling with student loans, mortgages, car loans, or credit cards, it can feel like there's no way to dig yourself out. But it's possible. People have done it, but it all starts with crafting your own get-out-of-debt plan. Add in some fundamental changes to your lifestyle, and you'll get out of debt faster than most people do.

    Nonetheless, the thing to note here is that turning around your financial situation doesn't happen without a great deal of work. It requires thorough planning, commitment, and strong self-discipline. You can do it. Your future self is counting on you. Check out the full session notes: www.evingerleanworldwide.com/213. Join the movement: www.evingerleanworldwide.com/movement


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    20 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 212 (How to Accept Change with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)

    Change is good. In fact, change is everywhere and happens every day. It can be as major as changing careers or as subtle as taking a different route to work or moving the furniture in your house. I know you already know this, but change is also inevitable and scary. And as humans, we are creatures of habit, so we don’t always like things that mess up our peace and security. But whether you like change or dislike what it does to your life, I believe we need to embrace it. It may impose better habits upon you, but it can also be stressful, destructive, and even career-ending. The good news is that you have control over how you anticipate and react to it. The even better news is that once you embrace it, you’ll adopt a whole new mindset. A mindset that will help you stop pursuing things that aren’t working, start doing things that could work better, and keep doing the things that work the best. Check out the full session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/212. Join the movement: www.evehudsonphd.com/movement



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    22 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 211 (Are You Choosing Your Life? with Dr. Eve)

    “You are the sum of all your choices.” The first time I heard this statement all those many years ago, it didn’t sit well with me. I felt like, as a first-gen, life just happens to you, and there’s nothing you can do about it. But now that I think of it, I realize just how accurate the statement actually is. First, I am where I am today not because of the family I was born in, nor is it because of the friends around me every day. I am where I am because of all the choices I’ve made in life, both the good and the bad. 

    So, whenever things don’t go your way, do not look on the outside; revisit the choices you made on the inside. Always celebrate the good choices and resist the temptation to be too hard on yourself for the bad ones. I believe that life is only as beautiful as how you choose to make it. Check out the full session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/211. Join the movement: www.evehudsonphd.com/movement.



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    13 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 210 (History Notes: Who is Going to Look Out for You? with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    We are taking this back to when I used to find myself feeling like once I graduated from college, especially in professional settings, people didn’t have my back. I spent a lot of time thinking that something was wrong with me, too. It was this unsettling feeling that because I was “grown” I was supposed to have the answers, but in several cases, I didn’t find that to be true. It made it hard to reach out, and even when I reached out, I'd find myself discouraged at the onset thinking that no one cared and would be dismissive. Even when I first started entrepreneurship, I had an experience that was an awakening for me about having my own back. So, then, what is one supposed to do in situations like this? Check out the full session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/210. Join the movement: www.evehudsonphd.com/movement. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks.

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    25 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 209 (History Notes: Giving Up vs. Letting Go with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    We're pulling from the archives with this one today. Remembering that time that I found myself in a space where I was so overwhelmed and needed to do something different. So, I decided that I would write down everything that I had going on in my life and figure out which of those things I would eliminate. Yet, in doing so, I found myself pondering a question: "How do you know if you're giving up or letting go?" As I was processing this question for months, I got some answers and I’d like to share them with you. Check out the full session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/209. Join the movement: www.evehudsonphd.com/movement. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks.

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    19 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 208 (What You Ought to Know About Black Women with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    We just finished an incredible Black History Month, but... the Black celebration ain't over. Why so? Now, it's Women's History Month, and I'm excited to celebrate Black women with today's show. Having to deal with racism and sexism all at the same time is far from easy. A black woman will be discriminated against for being black and for being a woman, even though she exists in both identities at all times. Despite the challenges and obstacles in our paths, we have accomplished so much and continue to make remarkable strides. We are business owners, highly educated, ambitious, and most importantly, dope. Check out the full session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/208. Join the movement: www.evehudsonphd.com/movement

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    18 min
  • Spring 2022: Session 207 (Getting Through the Storms with Eve Hudson, Ph.D.)
    We all have troubles in our lives; Challenges that test our emotional, mental, and sometimes our physical stamina. For some of us, the troubles are life-threatening, while it’s not that serious for others. What we can all agree on is that there’s always something. In fact, we can go as far as to state that problems are forever. You can start a new week and have problems on Monday morning. Step out of the house and find a problem in your mailbox. As First-Gens, overcoming obstacles in life can be pretty complicated. The good news is we all can summon the courage to face them. The even better news is that troubles are like storms. It doesn’t matter how long they last, but they always pass. Check out the full session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/207. Join the movement: www.evehudsonphd.com/movement

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    13 min

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