The Grownup Millennial

The Grownup Millennial

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The Grownup Millennial episodes

  • Episode 36: A Life Without Limits with Ariane Collman

    FULL DISCLOSURE: We had so much fun in this interview!

    In this episode I speak with an old friend who is making waves in the Canadian film Industry.

    Ariane Collman is an Assistant Director in Canada's Film and Television industry. She is a member of the DIrector's Guild of Canada and has worked on many productions including: Quantico, John WIck, The Bold Type and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Since setting out on her path in Kingston, Jamaica she has soared beyond her wildest dreams. When she's not working at base camp or on set in Montreal, she can be found exploring the world.

    As we talk about Ariane's triumphs and successes we also tackle:
    • Racism in Canada
    • Starting over in a new country
    • Female friendships
    • What it means to be constantly evolving
    • Adapting to a new environment

    I also open up about an experience I have never shared publicly.

    52 min
  • Episode 35: The "Best Life" Mindset with Annie Schuessler

    We all want to live "our best lives", but how do we even do that? We've all heard a lot about mindset and all the things we can do with the right mindset, but Annie reminds us that mindset is just one piece of the puzzle.

    • 04:17 - What does it really mean to "know yourself"
    • 18:21 - How to get unstuck, and take charge of your life
    • 20:40 - What does a healthy mind look like
    • 23:28 - Manifestation and Mindset
    38 min
  • Episode 34: What is 'good health" with Michelle Zellner

    FUN FACT: We did this interview via video conference and Michelle stood for the whole interview !

    In this episode, Michelle Zellner - former gymnast and personal trainer who is now committed to total wellness - talks to us about reimagining health and nutrition.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Is work actually killing us
    • How we can really improve our health
    • The role mental wellness plays in our overall wellbeing
    • Which indicator of health is really the key to your life
    46 min
  • Episode 33: How to make and keep friends with Hope Kelaher

    If we're being honest, our friend pool has gotten smaller in the last few years. In this conversation we talk about why we're not making friends and how we can change that.

    • Making friends is kinda like dating
    • The science behind friendships
    • How friends can literally be saving our lives
    • Instagram friends vs Friends in real life

    41 min
  • Episode 28: How to ask for a raise with Lara Quentrall-Thomas

    With almost 30 years of experience in recruitment, this episode's guest is literally an expert in finding the right fit. Lara, originally from the UK but is residing in Trinidad and Tobago, gave us so many gems in this interview.

    We spoke about:

    • When to bring up the "salary talk" in a job interview
    • Finding passion in this changing world of work
    • Living expenses vs Salary
    • How and when to ask for a raise
    • Work culture, productivity and happiness
    • How to say no to coworkers
    • Which associations you need to succeed
    • What employers and employees need in order to adapt to the future of work

    ...and so much more. Lara shared how "every experience contributes to building your brand".

    32 min
  • Episode 27: Punch doubt in the face: Courage, Robots, and Career change with Nicolle Merrill

    This interview. THIS INTERVIEW! Is a must listen.

    If you never listen to another podcast episode in your life, this needs to be it. Nicolle is fearless, authentic and so inspirational. In this 30-35 minute discussion we talk about:

    • Career change (benefits and pitfalls)
    • The future of work
    • How to find jobs that haven't been created yet
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • What AI means for the world of work
    • How to punch doubt in the face (even when you don't have the courage)

    She describes herself as a "professional reinventor". She's held many positions over the years but has settled comfortably into the following titles: freelance analyst, podcaster, author, speaker and expert in the future of work.

    • Check out her book
    • Buy her book
    • Read her blog

    40 min

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Discussions and solo-casts on the difficulties of navigating life as a Millennial and working through ways to live your best life !