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Generation Now

85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Hear about the comings and goings of an average twenty-something just trying to chase her dreams - along with some amazing guests. From graphic design to social media and real estate - there's something for everyone. Whether you laugh, learn or relate - you’re sure to leave every episode with something that will make your day a little brighter. My motto is “positivity sprinkled with a little bit of sarcasm” because it's all about balance. Once you're done listening, head over to @generationnowpodcast on Instagram and join the community. We're building a safe space where people support one another - I can't wait to see you there!

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Episodes

Episode 27: Networking, moving to a new city and lessons learned during your twenties with Kira Hall

July 16, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Hello Gen Nows! This week I sat down with Kira Hall - the host of A Girl in Her 20s podcast. We chat podcasting (duh!), the importance of networking, how to acclimate to a new city, lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and much more. Once you're done the episode, join the #generationnow community by following @generationnowpodcast on Instagram or @generationnowpodcast on Pinterest. Also, make sure to follow Kira on Instagram, @agirlinher20spodcast to see what she's up to! Questions, ...

Episode 26: Entrepreneurship, women & diversity in business and public speaking with Sydney Phillips

July 09, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

This week I sat down with the multi-talented and super sweet Syndey Phillips. She gave some amazing insight into how she grows her businesses (yes, that's plural), manages her time and how we can use technology to create a better future. Oh - and if you need some motivation to get started (whatever it is you may be starting) - this episode is definitely for you. From manifesting what you want to putting in the work to get it, Sydney lays it all out. Once you're done the episode, join the #ge...

Episode 25: Social media advice for small businesses and personal brands

July 02, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Welcome back! This week I'm talking all things social media, and what you need to know if you're growing your small business, side hustle, blog, podcast, personal brand... and the list goes on. This episode includes information on how to start defining your target audience (and why this is so important), as well as how to create a feed/page that is easily recognizable by your viewers/customers and how to create the content they want to see. I love social media and I'm constantly learning - i...

Episode 24: Monthly favourites

June 25, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

This week I'm sharing some of the podcasts, YouTube videos, music and self-care items that I've been loving - in hopes some of you will find a new obsession and love them too! Make sure you take a screenshot of this episode and post it to your Instagram story with something you've been loving lately - and don't forget to tag me: @generationnowpodcast. I look forward to seeing them! Here is what I talk about in the episode: Podcasts: 1) The Skinny Confidential Him & Her, 2) LadyGang Podcast...

Episode 23: What I wish someone told me after graduating

June 18, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

First of all, congratulations to the graduating class of 2020! I know you're graduating in an unprecedented time and in an economy that no one has seen before - but none-the-less, know that the universe has great things in store for you. This week I'm sharing some pieces of advice, and just general knowledge, that I wish someone would've told me after graduating. This includes, but is not limited it, knowing it's okay to not have it all figured out, to shoot your shot and to ALWAYS keep lear...

Episode 22: Life-long lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 11, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Today I'm sharing some lessons that I learned during the COVID-19 pandemic (so far) that will serve me well going forward. Everything from learning how resilient I really am, to appreciating the little things and how it's okay to take a day off - I get pretty candid about my experience during this pandemic. I want to hear your lessons! Take a screenshot and post it to your Instagram story with a lesson you've learned over the past few months - make sure to tag me: @generationnowpodcast. I lo...

Episode 21: My Commitment to Support Black Lives Matter

June 04, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MB

I hear you and I support you. Resources I talked about in the episode: The Kit "WHAT YOU (YES, YOU) CAN DO TO SUPPORT BLACK LIVES MATTER": https://bit.ly/36ZSKfS. Obama Foundation "Anguish and Action": https://bit.ly/2U5JQYX. Global News "Want to support Black people? Stop talking, start listening": https://bit.ly/2Y0QO2f. "How to Be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi: https://amzn.to/2Xwpb20. It's our responsibility to hold ourselves and others accountable.

Episode 20: Advice for a wandering soul during quarantine + saving for your next adventure

May 28, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Happy Thursday! This week I'm joined by Riley Tessier - a friend of mine who has an amazing perspective on travel and personal growth. She gives you tips on how to save for your next adventure (when it's safe of course) and how to keep your wandering soul fulfilled while staying home and properly physically distanced. She shares some beautiful messages about how travel connects us and allows us to learn more about ourselves along the way. Once you're done the episode, join the #generationnow...

Episode 19: Travel Nostalgia

May 21, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

We're back folks - happy Thursday! In this week's episode, I reminisce about some of the places I've travelled and definitely got in my feels a few times. It was so fun to reflect on the amazing experiences I've had and the impact that they have had on me. It also got me really excited about future travel plans and all the places I want to see. Talking about this got me super inspired, brought back some beautiful memories and reassured me that the universe knows what it's doing. So join me f...

Episode 19: Travel Nostalgia

May 21, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

We're back folks - happy Thursday! In this week's episode, I reminisce about some of the places I've travelled and definitely got in my feels a few times. It was so fun to reflect on the amazing experiences I've had and the impact that they have had on me. It also got me really excited about future travel plans and all the places I want to see. Talking about this got me super inspired, brought back some beautiful memories and reassured me that the universe knows what it's doing. So join me f...

Episode 18: A Virtual Escape

May 13, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Not a sweet escape (get it? Any Gwen Stefani fans out there?) - but a virtual escape! I know we're stuck at home right now - or just to work and back - so I wanted to take you on a little adventure this week. I talk about some of the things I'm looking forward to doing after the COVID-19 pandemic/physical distancing is over. I'm thankful we have such knowledgeable people guiding us through this global health crisis and I, of course, am taking all the precautions I'm supposed to (CLEAN YOUR H...

Episode 17: Time Management Skills You Need to Know

May 07, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

So believe it or not, I'm actually pretty good at managing my time - and I want to share some of the strategies I use to make sure I get everything done on time with you. They're very simple, but very effective when it comes to getting what you need to done and using your time effectively, aka work smarter, not harder. Once you're done the episode, join the #generationnow community by following @generationnowpodcast on Instagram or @generationnowpodcast on Pinterest. And if you want to check...

Episode 16: Day in my life while working from home

April 23, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

This week I'm sharing what a typical day in my life looks like working from home. I give you some tips on how to be productive amid all the distractions and what helps me stay focused throughout the day. I'm a vlog junkie, so this episode was definitely inspired by some of my favourite YouTubers! I'm definitely down to do a vlog-style day in my life - but for now, I hope you enjoy listening and get some practical takeaways that will make your work-from-home experience better. Once you're don...

Navigating a pandemic while living alone

April 16, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

As promised - I get real about what it's like living alone during a pandemic. I say this in the episode, but I truly don't want to come off as saying any of these realities are "good" or "bad" - they just are, and I hope some of what I say in this episode has a positive impact on whoever is listening. I also refer to the episodes I did with Ashley (@plantlythriving on Instagram) a few times during the episode and if you want to listen to those, she is on episodes 10 and 11. I'm also posting ...

Episode 15: Navigating a pandemic while living alone

April 16, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

As promised - I get real about what it's like living alone during a pandemic. I say this in the episode, but I truly don't want to come off as saying any of these realities are "good" or "bad" - they just are, and I hope some of what I say in this episode has a positive impact on whoever is listening. I also refer to the episodes I did with Ashley (@plantlythriving on Instagram) a few times during the episode and if you want to listen to those, she is on episodes 10 and 11. I'm also posting ...

Episode 14: What everyone's talking about... TikTok

April 09, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

The platform that everyone resisted for the longest time, but now can't get enough of - myself included. This week I decided to do the podcast riding solo (get it? It's a TikTok trend) and talk about some of the things I love about TikTok, some of the things I don't really like (hint: I couldn't come up with much), and I give you some tips about how to use the app if you want to start making videos. In the episode, I talk about one of my favourite TikTok accounts for Instagram Story inspo, a...

Episode 13: How to be productive while social distancing and the overconsumption of content

April 02, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Part 2 is here! In this half of the conversation, Cailin and I talk about checking in on your friends, how too much content can make us anxious, and everyone's new favourite platform - except Cailin's apparently - TikTok. Although we have to be physically distant, it's important to say socially connected - so who wants to Netflix watch party and chill? Once you're done the episode, join the #generationnow community by following @generationnowpodcast on Instagram or @generationnowpodcast on P...

Episode 13: How to be productive while social distancing and the overconsumption of content

April 02, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Part 2 is here! In this half of the conversation, Cailin and I talk about checking in on your friends, how too much content can make us anxious, and everyone's new favourite platform - except Cailin's apparently - TikTok. Although we have to be physically distant, it's important to say socially connected - so who wants to Netflix watch party and chill? Once you're done the episode, join the #generationnow community by following @generationnowpodcast on Instagram or @generationnowpodcast on P...

Episode 12: How to be productive while social distancing

March 26, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

If you're #socialdistancing right now - or you just want to learn ways to be productive in your spare time - then this episode is for you! I sit down with Cailin, a very good friend of mine, who just so happens to be one of the most methodical, deliberate people I know. I knew if there was one person who was making the most of her time off - and would be able to share some practical takeaways for you to do the same - it would be Cailin. Needless to say, she delivered just that. We talk about...

Episode 12: How to be productive while social distancing

March 26, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

If you're #socialdistancing right now - or you just want to learn ways to be productive in your spare time - then this episode is for you! I sit down with Cailin, a very good friend of mine, who just so happens to be one of the most methodical, deliberate people I know. I knew if there was one person who was making the most of her time off - and would be able to share some practical takeaways for you to do the same - it would be Cailin. Needless to say, she delivered just that. We talk about...

Episode 11: Holistic, plant-based nutrition and fitness with Ashley (@plantlythriving) Part 2

March 19, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Part 2 of my conversation with personal trainer, spin instructor, plant-based advocate (the list goes on) Ashley, @plantlythriving Instagram. She also happens to be a friend of mine - so it was so nice to talk about her journey and to see what an amazing place she's in right now. We had a very insightful conversation about plant-based nutrition, fitness, and some of the struggles we've had with both. If you haven't already, make sure to tune into Part 1 (Episode 10) to hear Ashley's journey ...

Episode 10: Holistic, plant-based nutrition and fitness with Ashley (@plantlythriving) Part 1

March 12, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

This week I sit down with personal trainer, spin instructor, plant-based advocate (the list goes on) Ashley, @plantlythriving Instagram. She also happens to be a friend of mine - so it was so nice to talk about her journey and to see what an amazing place she's in right now. We had a very insightful conversation about plant-based nutrition, fitness, and some of the struggles we've had with both. This is just Part 1 - so be sure to tune in for the second half of this conversation in Episode 1...

Episode 9: Graphic Design with Anna Cobian

March 05, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Do you need to up your graphic design game? This week I sat down with my amazing coworker and friend Anna Cobian - who is a creative genius - to get an inside look into the creative process and how all good graphic designers ALWAYS design for their audience, not themselves. Anna gives some tips that work for all experience levels, ranging from "don't know anything about graphic design" to "yeah, I pretty much know what I'm doing". Anna and I also talk about the importance of always learning,...

Episode 9: Graphic Design with Anna Cobian

March 05, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Do you need to up your graphic design game? This week I sat down with my amazing coworker and friend Anna Cobian - who is a creative genius - to get an inside look into the creative process and how all good graphic designers ALWAYS design for their audience, not themselves. Anna gives some tips that work for all experience levels, ranging from "don't know anything about graphic design" to "yeah, I pretty much know what I'm doing". Anna and I also talk about the importance of always learning,...

Episode 8: Internships and writing an amazing resume and cover letter

February 27, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

It's that time of the year where internships are starting and soon after the job hunt will begin. Today I talk about how to rock your internship and learn as much as possible - and then give you tips on how to write a killer cover letter and resume to land your dream job. Everything from setting measurable goals during your internship to how to make your cover letter stand out and which fonts to use in your resume - I cover it all (pun intended). Once you're done the episode, join the #gener...

Episode 7: Social media and navigating post-secondary education with Shianne Stephens

February 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

This is week's episode is super special because I am joined by my first guest - who just so happens to be a social media queen, #commsgirl, phenomenal dog mom and overall amazing human - Shianne Stephens (@shiannestephens on Instagram).  We talk all things social media, including how to create killer content and deal with the pressures that come along with posting. We also delve into post-secondary education and the benefits of hands-on, practical learning in college. Once you're done the ep...

Episode 7: Social media and navigating post-secondary education with Shianne Stephens

February 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

This is week's episode is super special because I am joined by my first guest - who just so happens to be a social media queen, #commsgirl, phenomenal dog mom and overall amazing human - Shianne Stephens (@shiannestephens on Instagram).  We talk all things social media, including how to create killer content and deal with the pressures that come along with posting. We also delve into post-secondary education and the benefits of hands-on, practical learning in college. Once you're done the ep...

Episode 6: Laziest things I've ever done

February 13, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

We all have our lazy moments - I just happen to be exploiting mine for content. This week I'm talking about the laziest things I've ever done, and am starting a petition to change the word "lazy" to "choosey" (you'll definitely have to listen for that to make sense). Everything from garbage struggles to junk finding a permanent home in my car and not wanting to walk upstairs - I bare all my bad habits to you. Once you're done the episode, join the #generationnow community by following @gener...

Episode 5: Easy self-care acts

February 06, 2020 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Repeat after me: I am a priority, and I deserve to take care of myself. In this week's episode, we explore some self-care habits that you can easily incorporate into your daily and weekly routines. So here are the five self-care acts I will be diving into 1) Face masks, 2) Music, 3) Baths, 4) Yoga and 5) Fiction books. Once you're done the episode, join the #generationnow community by following @generationnowpodcast on Instagram or @generationnowpodcast on Pinterest - there's no better time ...

Episode 4: Quick guide to natural remedies

January 30, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Have you always wanted to learn more about natural remedies and holistic medicine, but don't know where to start? Don't worry - I got you! This week I give you some insight into holistic products that I use often and find very helpful. Ranging from optimal gut health to immune boosters and a DIY facemask - I give you all the details. Once you're done the episode, join the #aspiringadult community by following @anoldschoolmillennial on Instagram or @anoldschoolmillennialpodcast on Pinterest -...

Episode 3: Life hacks

January 23, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this week's episode, I provide you with a bunch of life hacks, ranging from Instagram-worthy smoothie bowls to wrinkle-free clothes and a DIY speaker. I'm confident you'll find at least one hack that will make your life easier - I'll take you posting a screenshot of the episode to your Instagram story as a thank you! Once you're done the episode, join the #aspiringadult community by following @anoldschoolmillennial on Instagram or @anoldschoolmillennialpodcast on Pinterest - let's do this...

Episode 2: Positive vibes only

January 15, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Here I give you some tips and tricks to help you live your best life. Everything from radiating positivity to going after your dreams (literally and figuratively) - you're sure to walk away learning something valuable, and you'll probably have a couple laughs along the way. Once you’ve finished this episode make sure to head over to @anoldschoolmillennial on Instagram and join the crew. Questions, comments, concerns? Email [email protected] Music in this episode: Coffee...

Episode 2: Positive vibes only

January 15, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Here I give you some tips and tricks to help you live your best life. Everything from radiating positivity to going after your dreams (literally and figuratively) - you're sure to walk away learning something valuable, and you'll probably have a couple laughs along the way. Once you’ve finished this episode make sure to head over to @anoldschoolmillennial on Instagram and join the crew. Questions, comments, concerns? Email [email protected] Music in this episode: Coffee...

Episode 1: Hard lessons

January 08, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Here I give some advice that I learned the hard way. In everything from how to avoid losing money, to choosing a car and inviting all the positive vibes into your life - tune in to learn some valuable lessons without having to get slapped in the face by adulthood. Once you’ve finished this episode make sure to head over to @anoldschoolmillennial on Instagram and join the crew. Questions, comments, concerns? Email [email protected] Music in this episode: Coffee by LiQWY...

Episode 1: Hard lessons

January 08, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Here I give some advice that I learned the hard way. In everything from how to avoid losing money, to choosing a car and inviting all the positive vibes into your life - tune in to learn some valuable lessons without having to get slapped in the face by adulthood. Once you’ve finished this episode make sure to head over to @anoldschoolmillennial on Instagram and join the crew. Questions, comments, concerns? Email [email protected] Music in this episode: Coffee by LiQWY...