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Hello Adulting

122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -

Were you one of those kids who couldn't wait to grow up? Yea, I can completely relate, and now that I've met adulting I am learning daily how to navigate the space. I am Shanique Hayden, an occasionally extroverted career girl and through this podcast I share my experiences and practical advice as I take on adulting one task and experience at a time!

New episode every Wednesday!

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Ep. 57: Let’s talk motherhood with my Sisters!

May 14, 2023 21:19 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

In this special Mother's Day episode, I am joined by my two sisters, Krystal and Tashika to share their experiences of motherhood. From the initial thoughts on motherhood and sleepless nights to the precious moments and unexpected joys, they offer an honest and heartfelt conversation about the highs and lows of raising children. #mothersday #MothersDaySpecial //About Me Hi, I am Shanique Hayden and I produce and host "Hello Adulting podcast." I describe myself as an occasionally extrovert...

Ep. 56: Achieving work-life balance

March 20, 2023 00:31 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

How are you doing with achieving work-life balance? Are you able to clearly segment these two important areas of your life? Here are 5 tips hat can help us all have a full life where work and play peacefully co-exist #WorkLifeBalance Remember that I have also made a return to the YouTube space so check me out there too @HelloAdultingPodcast, and share with a friend.  As always get ready to take some notes and enjoy this episode. /About Me: Hi, I am Shanique Hayden and I produce and host...

EP. 55: Five Most Commonly Asked Job Interview Questions & How To Answer Them

February 09, 2023 00:43 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Job interviews can be daunting- wondering what questions you will be asked and how best to answer them to secure the job. HR practitioner Uton Vassell joins me to give tips on how best to answer 5 of the most commonly asked job interview questions.   Are there any questions you get asked a lot in interviews. #JobInterviewQuestions #CareerAdvice Remember that I have also made a return to the YouTube space so check me out there too @HelloAdultingPodcast, and share with a friend.  As always ge...

Ep 54: WineChat- The Art of Dating

February 02, 2023 15:14 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

Welcome to WineChat, the unwind time with the girls to have a good 'kiki', debate and enjoy a breather! In this episode I am joined by my fried Shari to discuss the #ArtOfDating, what we can identify with in Lori Harvey's dating style and we read a brutally honest dating advice from a 'friend' to another 'friend'. Remember that I have also made a return to the YouTube space so check me out there too @HelloAdultingPodcast, and share with a friend.  As always get ready to take some notes and ...

Ep 53: 8 common goal setting mistakes to avoid

January 26, 2023 00:49 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MB

Last week we set our goals for 2023, yay! but let's fool-proof those goals. Here are 8 common mistakes that we can make in the goal setting phase that affects our ability and will-power to achieve them! Remember that I have also made a return to the YouTube space so check me out there too @HelloAdultingPodcast, and share with a friend.  As always get ready to take some notes and enjoy this episode.

Ep. 52: How I Set Goals That Actually Get Done!

January 18, 2023 23:57 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

It's January, and that means it's time to set some goals, but not ones that we will forget before Valentine's day. This year I am sharing my goal setting practice that has helped me to achieve some major goals in my life and helped me to stay consistent in pursuit of all my lofty dreams!  Remember that I have also made a return to the YouTube space so check me out there too @HelloAdultingPodcast, and share with a friend.  As always get ready to take some notes and enjoy this episode. 

Ep. 51: Girl, where have you been?

January 11, 2023 21:14 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MB

Is this thing on?!  A whole year later, watch me walking in here as if I didn't just leave the podcast space for a whole year with no warning! But, I don't feel judged because we are all adults here and we truly know that life happens and we have to just roll with the punches. So, I am back like I never left and in this episode I am catching you up on some of what I have been up to over the last year.  I have also made a return to the YouTube space so check us out there too @HelloAdultingP...

Ep. 50: 'Twas the Pod before Christmas!

December 22, 2021 19:37 - 59 minutes - 41.7 MB

Happy Holidays Pod Squad! The girls are here to wrap up 2021 with a cute little bow and kick start the holidays! Shari takes the reins on the conversation this week (you can thank her for the episode title as well LOL) as we talk about our key takeaways from 2021, holiday traditions and what some of our goals for the new year.  Join our podcast family on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloadultingpodcast and leave us a review wherever you are listening! We can't wait to continue the po...

Ep. 49: How self discipline affects your goals & love life

December 12, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 58 MB

On this episode, the girls discuss self discipline and the role it plays in career and love. We also tackle the questions of should non parents be giving parenting advice, and is Kanye's grand gesture to Kim K toxic or romantic?  Join our Facebook fam at the link below and leave us a review wherever you are listening to this podcast!  https://www.facebook.com/helloadultingpodcast 

Ep. 48: Things we wish were taught earlier in life

December 05, 2021 18:35 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Let's be honest there are some things we are learning as adults that we wish someone had prepared us for earlier in life, right? And let's not even talk about high school lessons! We have a unique experience there that a lot of persons have a hard time believing actually happened.  We have a facebook page now for the podcast and we would love for you to join us over there, just click the link below and come say hi!  https://www.facebook.com/helloadultingpodcast  Remember to leave us a rev...

Ep. 47: How comfortable are you with vulnerability?

November 20, 2021 20:33 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

The adulting squad is here with another episode! On this episode Shanique, Shari & Shanice tackle the topic of vulnerability and why some phrases like "I'm sorry" or "I need you" is so hard to say sometimes. In Asked & Answered we tackle the issues of paternity testing & trapping men with babies! Yep lots to talk about so go ahead and click play to join the conversation.  Remember to leave us a review wherever you're listening and also subscribe to the podcast! 

Ep.46: A lot has changed+ life lessons from TV land & more

November 11, 2021 01:09 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Well hello you! I'm back and ready to put my inconsistent upload days behind me. This episode is truly #SquadGoals and you will realize that A LOT has changed. I won't give away the surprise but just a hint, I am not alone on this episode and will not be for future ones!  On this episode we explore the topics of living up to societal expectations, dating in the workplace and how to navigate conflict between romantic partners and families. We definitely want to hear from you so feel free to ...

Ep.45: Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Jordan Hardie

October 10, 2021 17:40 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

October is breast cancer awareness month and this week my guest on the podcast is Dr. Jordan Hardie, Consultant OB/GYN. We talk about the importance of early detection, the stages of breast cancer, advocating for yourself and more!  Share this episode with a friend and remember to leave us a review! 

Ep.44: To Birthday or Not to Birthday?

October 03, 2021 18:43 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Hello October and hello birthday month! I love celebrating birthdays for everyone but I always find it odd when someone says they don't celebrate their birthday (for non-religious reasons). This week I am discussing 7 reasons why persons don't celebrate birthdays and what I think about each! Remember to subscribe wherever you listen to this episode! 

Ep.43: WineChat: Ballin' On A Budget

September 26, 2021 15:31 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

The girls are here and we're talking money! Honestly we were so excited about this topic because a lot of the good money habits we have right now we learnt from each other. We're sharing tips for shopping, going out ad of course how to deal with money in relationships! Remember to leave us a review wherever you are listening to this podcast! 

Ep.42: WineChat: Don't treat your boyfriend like one of your girls

September 19, 2021 21:23 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

Ladies, should you treat your man like one of your girl friends? We're talking about that and more on this week's Winechat episode of the podcast!  Remember to leave us a review wherever you're listening to this podcast! 

Ep.41 Money Mistakes to Avoid in your Twenties with Shamar Clarke

September 12, 2021 18:38 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Hello Adulting the podcast! On this episode I am joined again by Financial Expert Shamar Clarke to talk about money mistakes that you should be avoiding in your twenties and early thirties.  Remember to leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast and if you have questions you can send them to me on Instagram @Shanzique

Ep.40 Money Moves To Make In Your Twenties with Shamar Clarke

September 05, 2021 17:39 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Hello Adulting the podcast! On this episode I am joined by Financial Expert Shamar Clarke to talk about money moves that you should be making in your twenties and early thirties. We cover tips from budgeting, to student loan management, credit cards and more.   Remember to leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast and if you have questions you can send them to me on Instagram @Shanzique

Ep.39 WineChat: Dress how you want to be addressed?

August 01, 2021 20:38 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Welcome to another WineChat episode of Hello Adulting with Shanique, Shari & Shanice! On this episode the girls are talking about how much of an influence how we dress have on how we are treated, should you be telling your partner how to dress in a relationship and we segue into talking about should people in relationships have single friends.  Remember to subscribe and leave us a review!

Ep. 38: "Eat Your Words" with Isabel Chiara

July 13, 2021 22:49 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Hey you! Thanks for joining me for another episode. This week I am joined by a guest, Italian-American author, Isabel Chiara to talk about her book "Eat Your Words." Isabel and I explore the topics of self discovery, self acceptance, accepting our bodies and so much more.  Remember to leave us a review and subscribe to our podcast! 

Ep.37- WineChat: Gender Roles in Relationships

May 30, 2021 20:44 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

In this WineChat episode of Hello Adulting Podcast Shanique, Shari, & Shanice tackle gender roles in relationship by sharing their own experiences and opinions. Remember to leave us a review and subscribe to our podcast! 

#36: My 1 year 'podcast-versary' & Life lessons from my plants

May 23, 2021 18:34 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

Hey Guys! Can you believe it's been 1 year since I started this podcast?! In this episode I share about my podcast journey so far, the books I am currently reading, and I recently became a plant mom and backyard gardening super boss so I am sharing some life lessons I have been learning from... well my plants.  Remember to subscribe wherever you are listening and leave us a review! 

Ep.36: My 1 year 'podcast-versary' & Life lessons from my plants

May 23, 2021 18:34 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

Hey Guys! Can you believe it's been 1 year since I started this podcast?! In this episode I share about my podcast journey so far, the books I am currently reading, and I recently became a plant mom and backyard gardening super boss so I am sharing some life lessons I have been learning from... well my plants.  Remember to subscribe wherever you are listening and leave us a review! 

Ep.35: Setting Boundaries with Alidia & Kemar

May 09, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 35 MB

Hi Guys! I am back with my friends Alidia & Kemar to give you guys an unfiltered chat about setting boundaries. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a part of preserving our mental health is setting boundaries with people. We also talk about things that we did pre-covid that we most definitely will not be doing anymore like... well blowing out birthday candles on a cake and then serving that cake to people *shudder*  Remember to leave us a review, share the podcast with your friends and a...

#35: Setting Boundaries with Alidia & Kemar

May 09, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 35 MB

Hi Guys! I am back with my friends Alidia & Kemar to give you guys an unfiltered chat about setting boundaries. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a part of preserving our mental health is setting boundaries with people. We also talk about things that we did pre-covid that we most definitely will not be doing anymore like... well blowing out birthday candles on a cake and then serving that cake to people *shudder*  Remember to leave us a review, share the podcast with your friends and a...

#35 Setting Boundaries with Alidia & Kemar

May 09, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 35 MB

Hi Guys! I am back with my friends Alidia & Kemar to give you guys an unfiltered chat about setting boundaries. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a part of preserving our mental health is setting boundaries with people. We also talk about things that we did pre-covid that we most definitely will not be doing anymore like... well blowing out birthday candles on a cake and then serving that cake to people *shudder*  Remember to leave us a review, share the podcast with your friends and...

Ep.34: WineChat: Let's Talk Girl Code

April 25, 2021 19:47 - 49 minutes - 38.4 MB

WineChat is back! Shanique, Shari & Shanice tackle 'girl code' on this episode and explain the rationale behind why women go to the bathroom in pairs! 

#34: WineChat: Let's Talk Girl Code

April 25, 2021 19:47 - 49 minutes - 38.4 MB

WineChat is back! Shanique, Shari & Shanice tackle 'girl code' on this episode and explain the rationale behind why women go to the bathroom in pairs! 

#34 WineChat: Let's Talk Girl Code

April 25, 2021 19:47 - 49 minutes - 38.4 MB

WineChat is back! Shanique, Shari & Shanice tackle 'girl code' on this episode and explain the rationale behind why women go to the bathroom in pairs! 

Ep.33: Get Comfortably Uncomfortable with Jacquelyn Phillips

April 11, 2021 19:12 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Hey you! Thanks for joining me for another episode. This week I am joined by a guest- American author, Jacquelyn Phillips to talk about her journey as shared in her book "Comfortably Uncomfortable: The Road to Happiness isn't always paved." Jacquelyn gets very candid in our chat as she shares about her metamorphosis from a self-loathing, socially toxic, miserably suicidal woman into the happier, peaceful, confident person she is today, what it took to get there, and her advice on how you can ...

#33: Get Comfortably Uncomfortable with Jacquelyn Phillips

April 11, 2021 19:12 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Hey you! Thanks for joining me for another episode. This week I am joined by a guest- American author, Jacquelyn Phillips to talk about her journey as shared in her book "Comfortably Uncomfortable: The Road to Happiness isn't always paved." Jacquelyn gets very candid in our chat as she shares about her metamorphosis from a self-loathing, socially toxic, miserably suicidal woman into the happier, peaceful, confident person she is today, what it took to get there, and her advice on how you can...

Ep.32: I'm Back & We're Spring Cleaning

April 04, 2021 16:56 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

Lent is over which means my digital detox has ended and I am back to share with you on this adulting journey! On this episode I catch you up on all I did during the break, was I able to save the world with all the time I saved not being on social media? Plus it's spring which means it's time for spring cleaning but this is not just about changing your sheets and your curtains it's about spring cleaning your life!  I am so happy to be back and this episode shares a lot about what I have planne...

#32: I'm Back & We're Spring Cleaning

April 04, 2021 16:56 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

Lent is over which means my digital detox has ended and I am back to share with you on this adulting journey! On this episode I catch you up on all I did during the break, was I able to save the world with all the time I saved not being on social media? Plus it's spring which means it's time for spring cleaning but this is not just about changing your sheets and your curtains it's about spring cleaning your life!  I am so happy to be back and this episode shares a lot about what I have planne...

#31: Let's Talk- Can Lent be self-care, pandemic fatigue & more

February 21, 2021 20:49 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this solo episode Shanique is discussing her pandemic fatigue (is that even a real term?), and whether giving up something for Lent can be considered self-care.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review and share it with your friends! 

Ep.31: Let's Talk- Can Lent be self-care, pandemic fatigue & more

February 21, 2021 20:49 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this solo episode Shanique is discussing her pandemic fatigue (is that even a real term?), and whether giving up something for Lent can be considered self-care.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review and share it with your friends! 

#30: Valentine's Day Survival Guide

February 14, 2021 18:19 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

Happy Valentine's Day! How are you surviving the day? Shanique is joined by friends Alidia & Kemar to talk you through their version of a survival guide! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to this podcast, and share it with someone!

Ep.30: Valentine's Day Survival Guide

February 14, 2021 18:19 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

Happy Valentine's Day! How are you surviving the day? Shanique is joined by friends Alidia & Kemar to talk you through their version of a survival guide! Remember to leave us a review, subscribe to this podcast, and share it with someone!

#29: 21 Ways to Survive 2021 as a Brand

February 07, 2021 17:45 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MB

This episode speaks all about building your brand in the online space PLUS a giveaway! Shanique is joined by Blog Manager for Live Well Jamaica, Ashleigh-Ann Mowatt to discuss her 21 tips for building and sustaining a brand in 2021.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review, and share it with a friend. 

Ep.29: 21 Ways to Survive 2021 as a Brand

February 07, 2021 17:45 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MB

This episode speaks all about building your brand in the online space PLUS a giveaway! Shanique is joined by Blog Manager for Live Well Jamaica, Ashleigh-Ann Mowatt to discuss her 21 tips for building and sustaining a brand in 2021.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review, and share it with a friend. 

#28: WineChat: You asked, We answered!

January 31, 2021 19:24 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

We couldn't let January end without a WineChat episode of Hello Adulting Podcast! Shanique, Shari & Shanice tackle some of the questions that you guys submitted on Instagram about relationships, the worse sign in the zodiac to date and more!  Remember to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review wherever you're listening!

Ep.28: WineChat: You asked, We answered!

January 31, 2021 19:24 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

We couldn't let January end without a WineChat episode of Hello Adulting Podcast! Shanique, Shari & Shanice tackle some of the questions that you guys submitted on Instagram about relationships, the worse sign in the zodiac to date and more!  Remember to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review wherever you're listening!

#27: Finding Who You Are with Romario Mullings

January 10, 2021 20:58 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

New Year, New You? My guest for this episode is Romario Mullings, someone who I knew in high school as a student with a lot of disciplinary issues but he has turned his life around to become an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. On this episode he is sharing how he made that change and how he is trying to help others do the same.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave and review and share it with a friend! 

Finding Who You Are with Romario Mullings

January 10, 2021 20:58 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

New Year, New You? My guest for this episode is Romario Mullings, someone who I knew in high school as a student with a lot of disciplinary issues but he has turned his life around to become an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. On this episode he is sharing how he made that change and how he is trying to help others do the same.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave and review and share it with a friend! 

Ep.27: Finding Who You Are with Romario Mullings

January 10, 2021 20:58 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

New Year, New You? My guest for this episode is Romario Mullings, someone who I knew in high school as a student with a lot of disciplinary issues but he has turned his life around to become an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. On this episode he is sharing how he made that change and how he is trying to help others do the same.  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave and review and share it with a friend! 

#26: WineChat: Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

January 03, 2021 16:15 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MB

Happy New Year everyone! We're starting the year off with Winechat episode with Shanique, Shanice, and Shari chatting about 2020, and what they have planned for this year.  We also talk about which one of us wants to walk down an aisle this year!  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review, and share it with a friend! 

Ep.26: WineChat: Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

January 03, 2021 16:15 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MB

Happy New Year everyone! We're starting the year off with Winechat episode with Shanique, Shanice, and Shari chatting about 2020, and what they have planned for this year.  We also talk about which one of us wants to walk down an aisle this year!  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review, and share it with a friend! 

WineChat: Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

January 03, 2021 16:15 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MB

Happy New Year everyone! We're starting the year off with Winechat episode with Shanique, Shanice, and Shari chatting about 2020, and what they have planned for this year.  We also talk about which one of us wants to walk down an aisle this year!  Remember to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review, and share it with a friend! 

#25: All's well that ends well (2020 review)

December 27, 2020 19:49 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Can you believe we are at the end of 2020 already? On this episode Shanique shares tips on how to do a personal audit for 2020 and setting goals for the new year! Thank you all so very much for listening to all our episodes this year, looking forward to talking with you more in 2021 Remember to leave us a review and subscribe to this podcast!

All's well that ends well (2020 review)

December 27, 2020 19:49 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Can you believe we are at the end of 2020 already? On this episode Shanique shares tips on how to do a personal audit for 2020 and setting goals for the new year! Thank you all so very much for listening to all our episodes this year, looking forward to talking with you more in 2021 Remember to leave us a review and subscribe to this podcast!

Ep.25: All's well that ends well (2020 review)

December 27, 2020 19:49 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Can you believe we are at the end of 2020 already? On this episode Shanique shares tips on how to do a personal audit for 2020 and setting goals for the new year! Thank you all so very much for listening to all our episodes this year, looking forward to talking with you more in 2021 Remember to leave us a review and subscribe to this podcast!