Adulting 101. A podcast on everything they NEVER taught us in school.
As adults we struggle with savings, investments, networking, parenting, personal branding and the list goes on. Join Melissa, as she seeks the answers to your adulting questions.
Episodes
24 episodes
Mental Health and Coping During the Covid-19 Pandemic with Dr. Kristen Robinson-Barrett
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many of us not only emotionally or financially but also mentally. With lockdowns, not being able to see or hug your friends and loved ones, working from home etc. On this episode of Adulting 101 I speak to Psy...
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38:28
Pivoting: A Series with Marc Chin
On the second episode in the Pivoting Series, I interview Marc Chin, DJ of the world-renowned sound Coppershot. Marc Chin's ultimate goal is to bring happiness to people and he surely accomplishes that each times he plays at an event. I...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:10:38
Pivoting: A Series with Kimberly Martin
Covid-19 has hit certain industries such as the tourism industry in the Caribbean hard. Persons working in this industry have either lost their jobs or are working and only receiving a percentage of their salary. In this episode we hear...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:46
Surviving Quarantine with Nicolette Richardson
Many of us are living in areas that are under a stay at home order, bars and restaurants are closed, and many of us are also working form home. The introverts among us are OK but extroverts and persons who like to be outside are not so OK. ...
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Episode 22
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35:31
The Parenting Journey with Allison Harvey
On this episode of Adulting 101, I speak to my very good friend Allison Harvey all about parenting. Allison is a nurse and is married with two kids Madison (4) and Skylar (2).We speak about, being prepared for kids, child birth, discipl...
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40:29
Holiday Spending with Kenishia Mais
It was so nice we had to do it twice! On episode 4 of the podcast I featured Kenishia Mais from Thriving Dollars, and the episode was a hit. On this episode we dive into holiday spending and all the things that usually make us go broke ...
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Episode 16
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47:42
Masters Series: Taking the emotions out of a decision with Shikha Lachmandas
In the last episode of the Masters Series I speak with Shikha Lachmandas, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at Scotibank Digital Factory in Toronto Canada who completed her MBA at McMaster Univerity, Degroote School of Business. Dur...
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Episode 15
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29:33
Masters Series: Your Drive Will Propel You with Paige Jackson
In this new episode of the Masters Series I interview Paige Jackson who completed her masters in Communication for Social Behavior Change with Distinction. She recently presented her thesis on Communication Channels Influence on Parental Attitu...
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Episode 14
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24:56
Masters Series: No Perfect Timing with Laura Calabrese
In the second episode of the Masters Series I speak to Laura Calabrese (LC), Science Teacher who is currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Educational Leadership. LC has two kids, a husband, works and goes to school full time. Thi...
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Episode 13
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21:34
Masters Series: What's your Why with Gareth Burrowes
As I continue to grow in my career, I'm haunted by the question of; Should I get my masters? To help me answer this question I have enlisted the help of a few of my friends who have either gone through the process or are currently going through...
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Episode 12
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23:02
Dear Younger Self
Dear Younger Self..........On this episode of Adulting 101 it's all bout things we would tell our younger selves and regrets we may have in life. This episode was made with the help of my friends and listeners who shared their r...
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Episode 12
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14:47
Infusing happiness into your life with Rochelle Gapere
On this episode of Adulting 101 I chat with Rochelle Gapere who is an Attorney, Happiness Coach and an Entrepreneur. We speak about how infusing happiness and positive thinking into your life can help you make better decision. Before ma...
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Episode 12
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51:24
Adult Questions
On this episode of Adulting 101, I ask the panel some real grown up questions. What does it mean to be an adult?What's the most adult meal they can prepare?What do the words such as taxes, credit...
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Episode 11
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50:09
Holiday Pounds with Jo-Hanna Taylor
The holidays are upon us, Christmas office parties are around the corner, the ham is being bought, pricesmart and megamart checkout lines are getting very long and the radios are filling the airwaves with Christmas carols. Its all about...
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Episode 10
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40:44
Confidence 101 with Cara Alwil Leyba
How often do we struggle with taking a dive into something we would truly love because our fears and lack of confidence has held us back? On this episode of Adulting 101, Cara Alwil Leyba, best selling author and master life coach share...
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Episode 9
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28:22
Home-ownership with Sheldon Pinnock
On this episode of Adulting 101, I interview my friend Sheldon Pinnock. He is a first time homeowner and has lots of information to share. We speak all about sacrifice and what it takes to really accomplish your dreams. As part of the sacrifice...
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Episode 8
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43:04
Lets talk mental health with Dr. Earl Wright
Did you know that there are around 280 Mental Illnesses? On this episode of Adulting 101 I speak to Dr. Earl Wright, Consultant Psychiatrist and President of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association who speaks on the topic of mental illnesses and the ...
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Episode 7
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44:38
Moving Out: A conversation with friends
On this very exciting episode of Adulting 101 we talk all about moving out and living on your own. I'm joined by 3 friends who share their different living situations. Jo-Hanna and Massy (who live together) and Janine (her mom lives with her) and...
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Episode 6
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49:41
Personal Branding 101 with Naomi Garrick
Personal Branding is what people say about you when you are not around. Who are you? What do you stand for? What are your core values? In the age of social media, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook we have to become more aware of the things we are not ...
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Episode 5
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44:21
Finance 101 with Kenishia Mais
As adults we struggle with our finances, how much to save, what to invest in, creating a realistic budget, trying to keep track of what you are spending your money on etc. On this episode of Adulting 101, Kenishia Mais Founder of ThrivingDollars a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:17:18
Preview: Moving Out
Coming soon: An episode all about moving out. It will be a panel discussion with a few of my friends sharing their moving out stories and me sharing my still living at home story. But before we dive into this topic I want to share your stories as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:14
How Fitness Can Help Us To Adult Better
On this episode, Jo-Hanna Taylor, Wellness Coordinator shares with us her wellness journey and how it has helped her to achieve her adulting goals. She also shares why exercise is so important to our daily routines and how it can help us reduce st...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:58
Lessons in Entrepreneurship w/ Danielle Tait, Founder of The Interview JM
For some of us, we have a passion that we want to share with others and starting a business is an avenue to do that. But unfortunately we do not know where to start, who to ask or where to look when trying to get information on entrepreneurship an...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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35:07