The Simply Spoken

The Simply Spoken

By Netanya G FloresEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Simply Spoken episodes

  • Episode 16: First Generation Mindsets w/ Jenthel

    We never know what goes on behind closed doors in someone's life. Strength, perseverance, tenacity and faith: characteristics that Jenthel highlights in this episode. As a first generation student, there are not only academic and social barriers she must face, but also ones that are beyond her control. In this episode we hear firsthand how Jenthel navigated her academic and personal life amidst many struggles. To learn more about Jenthel, follow her on Instagram @jen_.reyes 

    New episodes every month, follow @thesimplyspoken for all updates and for any questions! 

    31 min
  • Episode 15: Minority Mental Health w/ Harsheen
    When we're young, the world feels like it's at our disposal. Our family and friends have created these expectations and dreams for how we'll live out our lives, but it's no guarantee that everything will play out like it should. In this episode, meet Harsheen, loveable and bubbly, but also with her own stories to share about navigating her mental health journey as a South Asian female in college. In minority cultures, there is a strong sense of community, but also a sense of fear that any ounce of tainted reputation will destroy what a family has worked so hard to achieve. Harsheen shares with us her story on how she chose a career path that aims to help others on their healing journeys and also provides insight into how you can open up when it's hard. Follow @thesimplyspoken on instagram and for more information on Harsheen, follow her @harsheen.ks to see her journey post-graduation from college.
    23 min
  • Episode 14: Standing Up
    Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought about all the things you wish you could’ve said? You’re not the only one. Becoming a prisoner of your own mind and regretting the things you didn’t say not only affects your mental health but your confidence. In this episode, Netanya talks about the importance of speaking up when negativity arises or if your opinions are disregarded. Listen on ways to learn how to stand up for yourself and how to take those steps that will build your confidence in the long run. New episodes released every month. Follow @thesimplyspoken on Instagram, Spotify and all podcast platforms
    20 min
  • Episode 13: Death
    It’s so easy to talk about living life to its fullest but the same can’t easily be said about the other part: dying. Unfortunately, Death is part of the natural process of life and while many of us wish that weren’t the case it’s not something we can brush off. In this month’s episode, Netanya shared her perspective on how to approach the topic of the dying process and how we can embrace it rather than fear it. Follow @thesimplyspoken on Instagram and on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every month!
    22 min
  • Episode 12: Let’s Talk College with Meaghan
    Is college worth going to? That's the million-dollar question most of Gen-Z and Millenials are asking now with the rise of social media and content creation. It's generally known and accepted that going to get a post-secondary education opens more doors in terms of salary. College degrees (whether we're talking an associate or bachelor's) levels you up, but does that still hold true these days? More people are taking gap years before or after college and while it used to be frowned upon as a "waste of time" more and more people are finding value in exploring their interests before settling down in a job that they'll most likely be in for the next 30 years. In this month's episode, we hear from Meaghan who went from thinking she was going into a field that seemed "practical" at 18 to now finding a new path that better suits her. Meaghan shares her own educational journey and why college isn't the "end-all, be-all" of adolescence into adulthood.
    23 min
  • Episode 11: Friendships
    Friends are those who understand where you’ve been and still invite you to grow and be the best version of yourself. This episode focuses on the dynamics and differences of unhealthy and healthy friendships. Listen to Netanya share her own insight into friendships that she’s experienced and how it’s impacted her view on them. New episodes every month on Spotify and Anchor. Follow @thesimplyspoken on Instagram
    28 min
  • Episode 10: Seeking Courage
    “Deep breath in and out.” Seeking out courage is like trying to finding the fountain of youth sometimes. Your fears are valid but so is your unveiled strength. In this week’s episode, I want to share with you times in which I had to bring out just an ounce of courage to do things I didn’t think I could or want to do. Understand that courage to say yes is just as powerful if not more meaningful to say no to something.
    27 min
  • Episode 9: Sink or Swim Journey with Mylinh
    Our dream jobs and careers become priority once we hit a certain point in our academic careers. With school comes the need for more experience and that comes from working in internships. Unpaid or paid, it doesn’t matter, you want the resume builders. But what exactly are internships, how do we find them and at what point should we draw the line for our mental health when our internships are damaging us.
    This week’s episode hosts Chicago native Mylinh who is a digital platform creator and has held many kinds of internship experiences that can guide you and others into finding the right one for you.
    21 min
  • Episode 8: Gap or Growth Year?

    When you're 18 or 22, it feels like the world expects you to already know what you want to do with the rest of your life. But what if you need more time? In this episode, Netanya talks about what gap years are and why more people are becoming more open to them. How can we know for sure if a gap year is for us? Why should the term "gap" be replaced by growth instead? Time is of the essence, so make the most out of it by doing the most with it. 

    24 min
  • Episode 6: College
    College can be the best four years of your life in the best and worst days. Through my own fair share of mistakes and lessons along the way, this episode shares what it was like ending up at a place where I didn't want to be at but needed to be in, gaining and losing friends, networking, time for others and yourself and overall takeaways. All opinions and stories are of the host's own experience. Tune in every Friday at 7pm EST for a new episode. Follow @thesimplyspoken on instagram for a chance to be a guest speaker and stay up to date with information.
    39 min

About The Simply Spoken

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What if we could hear and meet all the wonderful people that walk this earth. Personal experiences and opinions shape our perspectives on life. The Simply Spoken podcast is hosted by Netanya where she…