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The Skooled Millennial

The Skooled Millennial

By Nia Clark

A podcast aimed at helping millennials who struggle with adulting by offering modern day solutions to modern day problems in the areas of health and wellness, finance, family and relationsips as well as career- related topics. Journalist, Nia Clark, interviews experts who offer inspiration and motivation in the hopes of helping listeners achieve their full potential.
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Is Chivalry Dead?

The Skooled MillennialJul 10, 2019

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Laughing All The Way To The Stage

Laughing All The Way To The Stage

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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Dec 11, 201934:32
Why Millennials May Actually Save America's Economy
Dec 04, 201909:09
Influencer Series: Money, Mimosas And Student Loan Debt

Influencer Series: Money, Mimosas And Student Loan Debt

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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Nov 26, 201943:12
Celebrity Dating Expert & TV Host, Dr. Ish Major: How You Can Find Love & Keep It

Celebrity Dating Expert & TV Host, Dr. Ish Major: How You Can Find Love & Keep It

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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Nov 19, 201927:45
Super Simple Ways to Survive Holiday Stress

Super Simple Ways to Survive Holiday Stress

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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Nov 14, 201926:22
Are Millennial Men Afraid of Marriage?

Are Millennial Men Afraid of Marriage?

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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Nov 06, 201926:40
Influencer Series - Laptops and Lipstick: Making Space For Women in Tech

Influencer Series - Laptops and Lipstick: Making Space For Women in Tech

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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Oct 30, 201927:38
How to Reframe Failure and Thrive
Oct 24, 201924:48
Influencer Series - Branding to Boss: Leveraging Influencer Status for Entrepreneurship

Influencer Series - Branding to Boss: Leveraging Influencer Status for Entrepreneurship

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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Oct 10, 201930:21
Influencer Series - From Millennial Telenovela Actress to Healthy Chef & Restaurateur

Influencer Series - From Millennial Telenovela Actress to Healthy Chef & Restaurateur

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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Oct 02, 201934:01
Influencer Series - How to "Screw The Nine To Five" career
Sep 25, 201929:31
Influener Series: Want To Be A Social Media Influencer? Here's How An Actress Did It

Influener Series: Want To Be A Social Media Influencer? Here's How An Actress Did It

Samantina Zenon is an actress, content producer and social media influencer. She has carved a space for herself among a small but fast-growing number of social media influencers who are making a name for themselves. Zenon joins Skooled to discuss her journey to becoming a social media influencer and share her advice for others who are interested in doing the same. 
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Jul 18, 201925:37
Is Chivalry Dead?
Jul 10, 201933:44
Long Distance Love: Why It’s More Popular And How To Make It Work
Jun 27, 201933:32
Breaking Up With Your Boss: Signs That Its Time And Figuring Out Your Next Career Move

Breaking Up With Your Boss: Signs That Its Time And Figuring Out Your Next Career Move

Studies show 87% of U.S workers lack passion for their jobs, 80% of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs and a quarter of Americans say work is their primary source of stress. If you can relate to these statistics than it may be time to ask yourself whether its time to look for a new job or make a career change. Career Coach and Forbes contributor, Rachel Montanez joins Skooled to help us explore how to identify if we’re getting the most out of our jobs and when we should consider breaking up with our boss. 
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Jun 12, 201928:51
Changing Times: Deciding Who Pays On A First Date In Your 20’s And 30’s

Changing Times: Deciding Who Pays On A First Date In Your 20’s And 30’s

Shifting ideas of gender roles among millennials and members of Generation Z have changed the way young adults approach their roles and responsibilities on a first date, particularly when it comes to finances and who foots the bill. The shift in perception of gender roles coupled with the increasing financial burdens more young adults experience can create tension between two people on a first date when deciding who should pay for that date. Journalist, Nia Clark (also known as Nia Hamm in her role as a TV Reporter) and her husband/co-host Jason Clark discuss an expert’s take on the issue. 
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May 30, 201933:10
Not Your Grandmothers Cancer: Why Cancer Rates are Increasing Among Young Adults
May 22, 201931:11
Breaking Through Burnout

Breaking Through Burnout

If you feel as though you’re in the rat race and constantly running on a wheel without ever getting ahead, you’re not alone. A Gallup study found that about 7 out of 10 millennials experience some level of burnout on the job. A recent buzz-worthy article labeled millennials as the “burnout generation.” What’s behind the prevalence of burnout among young adults and how can it be fixed? Breakthrough Coach, Nando Rodriguez joins Skooled to help answer those questions. 
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May 15, 201937:38
Vows: Commitment Through Self-Love

Vows: Commitment Through Self-Love

Commitment doesn’t have to be between two or more people. The same goes for vows. You can also commit to yourself. In fact, relationship coach, Dr. Michelle Hanna, teaches that in order to ensure healthy, long-lasting commitments to another person such as the vows people make during a wedding ceremony, we should also be making them to ourselves. Dr. Hannah joins Skooled to explain what she calls self-vows.
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May 08, 201942:22
One On One With Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jerry Ford And His Choice Between Guns, Drugs or Wealth

One On One With Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jerry Ford And His Choice Between Guns, Drugs or Wealth

For celebrity fitness trainer turned author Jerry Ford, as a child it seemed as if the only choices he had were guns, drugs or violence. As he got older, he realized those choices might leave him dead or in jail. So he chose to pursue his dream of becoming a celebrity fitness trainer and a wealthy entrepreneur. He shares his difficult but rewarding journey in his book GUNS, DRUGS OR WEALTH, which he joins Skooled to talk about. 
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Apr 24, 201930:56
Millennials, Marriage And Money: How To Prevent Money From Ruining Your Marriage
Apr 17, 201938:43
Keeping it Real With Reality TV Star Melody Holt

Keeping it Real With Reality TV Star Melody Holt

The world knows Melody Holt as a reality TV star on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s unscripted series, ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville,’ which centers around the lives of three African American power couples in Huntsville, AL. On the show, viewers are introduced to Melody as a successful millennial mom, wife, “serial entrepreneur,” socialite and friend who seems to have everything figured out. We soon learn that, like many of us, her life is complicated and at times can seem like a roller coaster ride filled with ups and downs. Melody joins Skooled and gets real about her new found fame, love, marriage, success and the highs and lows of trying to have it all. 
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Apr 10, 201933:22
Eggology: Freezing Your Eggs In Your 20's and 30's Part 2
Apr 04, 201938:58
Eggology: Freezing Your Eggs In Your 20's and 30's Part 1
Mar 27, 201934:39
Beta Testing Love and Marriage
Mar 20, 201918:13
Life Interrupted: When Illness Strikes in Your 20's and 30's
Mar 13, 201924:04
Branding: Beyond Selfies
Mar 07, 201927:07
Mindset Manifestation Part II: Clear Goals and Limiting Beliefs
Feb 27, 201930:44
Mindset Manifestation Part I: Ask, Believe, Receive

Mindset Manifestation Part I: Ask, Believe, Receive

Success or failure. Win or lose. These things are often determined by our mindset. If something is holding you back from achieving your dreams and goals, chances are it has everything to do with your mindset. Dr. Petrina Naylor, PhD, is a mindset coach and the founder of A Queen With Dreams. She teaches clients how to have a mindset that helps them manifest their dreams. She joins Skooled to teach us the keys to elevating our mindset so we can manifest everything we hope for and aspire to have.
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Feb 21, 201927:56
Love Thy Self
Feb 06, 201929:37
The Most Anxious Generation
Jan 30, 201927:07
The Money Moves Plan
Jan 23, 201927:01
Living Your Best Life In Debt

Living Your Best Life In Debt

Description: Debt. Millions of millennials and young adults are saddled with it. Many have not figured out how to manage it well or pay it off. Meet Jason Butler: millennial, blogger and founder at mymoneychronicles.com. For several years Jason has been chronicling his struggles and successes with paying off tens of thousands of dollars of debt while living his best life, pursuing his goals and having fun. He joins Skooled to share his secretes and advice for other millennials struggling to do the same. 
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Jan 17, 201920:16
Credit is Currency
Jan 11, 201928:01
What They Don't Tell You About Weddings
Dec 19, 201827:49
From Reality TV to Real Love
Dec 12, 201828:51
The Power of Laughter
Nov 27, 201827:22
The Millennial Wives Club

The Millennial Wives Club

Being a wife in millennial wife to #bae in some ways comes with a unique set of challenges and experiences our mothers and grandmothers never had. It can be exciting and terrifying all at once. That’s why Tia Davidson founded The Millennial Wives Club, a lifestyle and fashion blog dedicated to Millennial women who are dealing with major transitional life events, such as marriage, motherhood, career, new location, and a new identity. She joins journalist, Nia Hamm on Skooled to talk about all of that and more.
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Nov 14, 201826:50
Millennial Girl Meets World

Millennial Girl Meets World

Beyonce says girls run the world. Maybe. However, many millennial women are struggling just to survive in a world that looks nothing like the one our teachers and professors said it would before we graduated. Thats why Shay Harkness & Brae Creech started The Millennial Girl Way (http://themillennialgirlway.com): a community that offers various tools to help every young women reach their truest potential. They join journalist, Nia Hamm, to talk about their inspiration behind the brand and how to tackle some of the toughest issues millennial girls are grappling with.
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Oct 16, 201826:51
Getting "unstuck"
Oct 02, 201831:43
Serving Style With A Side Of Inspiration
Sep 19, 201828:30
From Rock Bottom to Rock Star
Sep 12, 201830:06
Couples Therapy: How married millennials make love last
Sep 06, 201823:50
From Passion to Profit
Aug 22, 201841:05
Digs: where 20 and 30-somethings are are putting down roots
Jul 30, 201849:29
Insanely Smart Money-Saving Wedding Tips for Millennials: Part 2
Jul 11, 201841:46
Insanely Smart Money-Saving Wedding Tips for Millennials Part 1
Jun 26, 201840:30
How Identity Influences The Young, Anxious And Depressed
Jun 11, 201850:49
10: Identity’s influence on the young, anxious and depressed

10: Identity’s influence on the young, anxious and depressed

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.
Jun 11, 201850:49
Mental Health Awareness Across Color Lines
May 30, 201856:08