The Skooled Millennial

The Kiana Dancie is a comedienne, media personality, actress, speaker and entrepreneur. She has worked and shared the stage with comedy legends such as actress and comedienne, Mo’Nique as well as other comediennes such as Bill Bellamy, Rodney Perry, Nephew Tommy, Sheryl Underwood, George Wallace, Katt Williams, Cedric The Entertainer and Earthquake. Dancie is a former co-host of the nationally syndicated talk show, “Sister Circle Live.” She has appeared in movies with acting veterans such as Marlon Wayans. Dancie is a soon-to-be author. And she is building wealth through franchise ownership. But perhaps one of her greatest achievements has been overcoming childhood sexual abuse, sharing her story and offering encouragement and inspiration to other survivors. 
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Millennials get blamed for everything that's wrong with the world. They're often labled as being lazy, impatient, idealistic, afraid of commitment and the list goes on. Every week it seems like millennials are "killing" something else in America: marriage, bank accounts, holidays, etc. What these labels and stereotypes disregard is why millennials are the way they are, which in part has to do with the shortcomings of previous generations. According to an expert, the things that have screwed millennials over for years to come actually prove those stereotypes to be false and misleading. And it turns out that the setbacks millennials face may cause this generation to save the U.S. economy.
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Danetha Doe is a former NFL cheerleader turned entrepreneur, financial journalist, lifestyle influencer, personal finance expert and a TV host. Danetha is the creator of Money & Mimosas, a blog read by thousands of ambitious women in over forty-four countries. She is also the star financial expert in the TV series, Going From Broke, which is produced by Ashton Kutcher and appears on Sony's Crackle. Her work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Elle, Cosmopolitan and NBC. For years it has been her mission to elevate the self-worth and net-worth of women. Staring in the TV series, Going From Broke, has allowed Danetha to reach a larger audience of young adults who are struggling to tackle their debt and take control of their financial lives. In this episode of The Skooled Millennial: Adulting 101 podcast, Danetha shares some of her best tips for doing just that, reveals some of the secretes to her success and gives us a behind the scenes look at her TV show as well as some of the most memorable cast members.
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TV host, celebrity relationship expert and psychiatrist, Dr. Ish Major, has been demystifying the male psyche while helping women and men navigate the dating jungle for more than 15 years. Dr. Ish is the co-host of We TV's hit series Marriage & Family Boot Camp Reality Stars, frequent guest host on The Doctors and a resident expert on The Today Show. He believes there is someone for everyone and he's going to tell you what you need to hear (not what you want to hear) find and keep love. And he's got some advice for Millennials who are lost in the dating jungle.
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The Holidays can be stressful for some people. For others, the holidays can trigger unpleasant feelings. If you can’t escape the holidays, there are ways you can adjust your lifestyle to make it less stressful and more pleasant or fun. Many Millennials are doing so by making lifestyle adjustments that are impacting the way families celebrate the holidays and spend quality time together. And when you do get together with your loved ones this holiday season, there are plenty of good tips to keep you spreading that holiday cheer, instead of leaving in tears. Journalist, Nia Clark, and hubby, Jason Clark, share their first hand experience and offer advice to other Millennials who struggle with the holidays. Happy Holidays!
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Are millennial men afraid of marriage? Or has their idea of marriage and commitment evolved? We know that fewer millennials are getting married. When it comes to millennial men, it seems finances, gender roles, societal and cultural pressures and the concept of commitment are just a few of the factors that are informing their decisions not to tie the knot. Journalist, Nia Clark and her husband Jason Clark tackle the issue.
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While the space for women in tech has grown, there are still many barriers to be broken. Masha is an entrepreneur, content creator, educator and “ex-googler” who started “Coding Blonde” to tackle some of the stereotypes that still make it difficult for women to succeed in the tech industry. Her blog and YouTube channel also aims to make the tech space seem less intimidating for women who want to navigate it. Followers can gain career advice, read or listen to inspiring stories and learn about personal development while joining a supportive community of women with similar experiences. 
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If you've ever felt like a failure you know that can create a downward spiral of feelings of inadequacy, which could lead to negative thinking, a sour attitude and ultimately poor behavior or performance. But reframing experiences that feel like failure in more positive ways can lead to more positive outcomes. Joining Skooled to tell listeners how is: holistic medicine provider and life coach, Victoria Albina; physician, health consultant and author, Dr. Erin Stair; researcher, physician, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr. Shireen Fernandez; and Transformative coach, Nando Rodriguez.
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Latasha James believes everyone should have a brand. She uses her passion for branding to fuel her work as a marketing strategist, digital content creator, and coach. When she thought she wanted to work in TV news, James started out by making YouTube videos in college in order to become more comfortable in front of the camera. Her YouTube Channel led to her rise as an up-and-coming social media influencer who has been able to leverage her influencer status to become a full-time entrepreneur. Prior to that James worked for nonprofit organizations, tech startups, and multiple Fortune 500 companies. Now she owns a marketing company called James + Park. When James isn't running her business she is teaching others who aspire to entrepreneurship to increase their incomes, quit their day jobs and start or grow their own ventures. jobs and start or grow their own ventures. 
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Michelle Posada is not afraid of a challenge. At a young age, she starred in TV commercials and movies in her native Venezuela, where her passion for the culinary arts led her to buy and run a food truck when she was barely 18 years old. When she moved to Miami, she began working on telenovelas while making the most of her communication skills by managing social media accounts for dozens of local restaurants, accumulating more than 100K followers on Instagram. She used her passion for staying fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to fuel her rise to become a lifestyle influencer, social media celebrity and YouTube sensation, which has led to her own namesake restaurant: Michi’s.
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