The Skooled Millennial

At just 23 years old, Eric Jones is crossing off accomplishments on his bucket list that takes many people years to do. He runs his own shoe company as well as a branding company. He joins journalist, Nia Hamm, to explain how a string of personal tragedies fueled his dreams and success. 
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Feeling confused about your purpose in life? Wondering if you’re making the best decisions for your personal happiness and professional success? Millions of millennials, xennials and GenZ-ers are in the same boat. Unfortunately for us - and unlike our parents - there is no longer a “blue print” for life. That’s why Blogger, Podcaster, & Business Consultant, Rachel Ritlop, started the confused millennial: a community of young adults helping each other find a way forward. She joins journalist, Nia Hamm, to talk about how she turned her lowest moments into her greatest achievements and how she’s helping others do the same. 
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Married millennials Steven & Kimberly McRoyal have been together since they were teenagers. They started their Millennial Married podcast to help other millennials find and keep lasting love. In this episode of Skooled they join journalist, Nia Hamm, to talk love, growth, infidelity, forgiveness and much more.
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Huge numbers of millennial women entrepreneurs are leaving their 9-5 jobs to start their own businesses. Emmy Award winning bi-coastal documentary producer, Alana Blaylock, is one of them and she’s found great success in doing so. Hear about he amazing journey, including the ups, downs and the advice she has for other young women hoping to start their own company.
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In this episode Journalist, Nia Hamm, is joined by John Walkup of Urbandigs.com to discuss where millennials and gen-Zers (20 and 30-somethings) are living in large numbers and why. The episode also explores some of the best tools young adults can use to find a community they can call home.
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In this episode of Skooled we’re continuing our conversation about some of the best ways young adults can save on weddings. Journalist, Nia Hamm, and her fiancé, Jason Clark, are joined by wedding planner, Alicia Smith, who dishes on everything from frugal ways to send wedding invitations, choose creative decor, shop for budge-friendly bridal shops and designers as well as even how to chose a cost-effective, fabulous reception menu.
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In this episode of Skooled, the panel discusses some of the best money-saving tips young adults can use to cut back on costs for the big day! Journalist, Nia Hamm, is joined by millennial financial expert, speaker and author of Broke Millennial, Erin Lowry, who dishes on some of the best financially savvy ways for millennials to plan a wedding and marriage on a budget.
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In this episode we’ll tackle the prevalence of anxiety and depression among today's young adults and how this trend impacts minority and marginalized communities differently than other segments of the population. Guests include Visual Artist, Christine Neptune; and Carl Forbes, Jr., who is an Attorney and Real Estate Broker; and Janel Richardson-James, who is a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and an advocate of the Mental Health Awareness Project, which is run by the Youth Advocacy Corps.

In this episode we’ll tackle the prevalence of anxiety and depression among today's young adults and how this trend impacts minority and marginalized communities differently than other segments of the population. Guests include Visual Artist, Christine Neptune; Carl Forbes, Jr., who is an Attorney and Real Estate Broker; and Janel Richardson-James, who is a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and an advocate of the Mental Health Awareness Project, which is run by the Youth Advocacy Corps.
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Young adults are more open to discussing issues relating to mental health than previous generations according to recent research. Despite progress on this front, mental health l awareness isn’t felt as widely in minority and marginalized communities. The Skooled panel explores why and the impact this has on these communities. Guests include: Marc Alan Minick, Ph.D., LMSW, who is a consultant with an extensive background in health care administration as well as Hasan Shabazz and Melissa Lawrie who both hold the title of Psychologist 2 at the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).