The School of Life podcast is a transparent and uncut safe space about all things "adulting" and growth. The truth is that "adulting" is weirdly uncomfortable and no one prepared us for the wild ride! But no worries; with Miss Jaye's transparent candor, knowledgeable guests, and invaluable resources, this podcast will help you thrive and survive as you navigate this adult thing. This is the course you enroll in for all the things college never taught you, but life will! Join your host and fr ...
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About the Check-In A Note from Miss Jaye, Host Get ready for some life updates and a peek behind the curtain at the upcoming season six of the podcast. I'm excited to reveal that we're leveling up with fresh projects and celebrating five remarkable years of sharing, learning, and growing together. And while 'adulting' continues to test us, we keep …
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About the Episode Listen in as Miss Jaye takes a moment to reflect on the wisdom earned with each year as she approachs her 29th birthday. Sharing 29 life lessons, she invites you to join her in a celebration of personal growth and the trials that forge us. She touches on everything from setting boundaries, embracing forgiveness, and acknowledging …
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About the Episode Ever found yourself sweating bullets before a job interview, wishing you had the secret playbook to calm your nerves and crush it? That's exactly what we're unpacking in our audio-only journey, as I draw on personal experiences and lay out a battle plan to help you make your mark. From the importance of research to the art of stor…
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52. So, You Want to be in a Healthy Relationship?
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About the Episode The complexities of life's journey demand a robust foundation in love and understanding, and this episode promises to equip you with the wisdom to build just that. Amidst adulthood's relentless pace, Miss Jaye's heartfelt reflections guide you through the ebbs and flows of a partnership, while offering key lessons from her persona…
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51. Strategies for Turning Any Job into a Dream Job
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About the Episode This episode is your guide to thriving in the workplace, no matter where you're planted. Miss Jaye walks you through the mental shifts and proactive steps that have transformed her career path, proving that challenges aren't just obstacles—they're the stepping stones to your professional evolution. Specifically, learn how to lever…
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About the Episode In this episode, Miss Jaye and her first cousin curls up on the couch for an intimate and engaging conversation that travels through the layers of family dynamics, hardships of adulthood, and the power of rebuilding connections. As blood relatives who have navigated the rough waters of estrangement, they candidly explore what it m…
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About the Episode Listen in as Miss Jaye opens up about a topic that's often overlooked but resonates with many of us—the grief of losing a friendship not through death, but through its natural end. In this heartfelt discussion, she shares her personal journey of navigating the complex emotions that accompany the loss of a close friend. The pain of…
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48. Let's Talk Identity Issues ft. Babatunde
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About the Episode Embark on a profound exploration of identity with our esteemed guest Obaba, as we dissect the layers of selfhood shaped by the rich tapestry of HBCU life, the Nigerian-American dichotomy, and the trials of personal transformation. The School of Life podcast opens its doors to stories of cultural fusion, academic navigation, and th…
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47. 5 Tips for Aspiring Real Estate Investors
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About the Episode Say goodbye to the smoke and mirrors of social media "real estate gurus" as I strip down the hype and walk you through the tangible steps and harsh realities of real estate investment. As a fellow survivor of the post-college financial battlefield, I'm here to share the raw truth about the grind behind successful real estate ventu…
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Unlock the secrets to soaring up the career ladder with our latest podcast episode where Miss Jaye shares her personal blueprint for achieving a six-figure salary by the age of 28. Guaranteed to provide you with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for everyone from eager graduates to seasoned professionals seeking that next big caree…
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About this Episode Ever stare down the intimidating path of personal growth and wonder where to start? I've been there, and in this heartfelt return to the mic, I spill the secrets to conquering fears and striking a rhythm in life's chaotic dance. Join me as I lay bare the emotional hurdles that held me back, like imposter syndrome and the daunting…
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44. Navigating a Difficult Mommy/Daughter Relationship
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With Mother's Day right around the corner, Miss Jaye takes time to discuss her very real struggle in navigating an estranged (but now budding) relationship with her biological mom. From anger, to forgiveness and growth, she tackles the importance of extending grace to moms and accepting what is while acknowledging the pain of missed moments. Grab y…
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Ladiesssss, this one is for you! This week we're getting real about why we need to get our insecurities in check and what it means to work on them while in a relationship. Miss Jaye gets straight to it, reminding us that making excuses for our insecurities is not cute and will not sustain us. She unpacks the root of insecurities- acknowledging the …
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42. Financial Health... Let's Talk About It
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How are you going to build generational weath if you don't have YOU wealth? Think about it... This week Miss Jaye is getting all up in our financial business- with love of course- to discuss the importance of establishing good money habits on the road to building wealth. That's why she shares 5 measurable actions we can take as we take better care …
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Life has been lifing like it's never lifed before! That's why in this episode, Miss Jaye takes time to remind you that you've survived 100% of your bad days, and will continue surviving as long as you reshape how you see your challenges. She shares from her personal experience of not imagining graduating college 10 years ago because life felt so da…
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You better not leave that job without giving proper notice! Aht Aht. No matter how good or bad, a proper resignation is required. Contrary to popular belief, no matter how wronged you might feel, leaving a company without following proper protocols says more about YOU than the company. Sorry, we don't make the rules. But we can help you follow them…
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If we all learned to live in our purpose we would probably be happier, healthier, and full of more life. At least that's what Miss Jaye thinks! This week she explores the root of her professional unfulfillment and how a 9-5 experience helped her come to the life-changing realization that her paycheck did not match her purpose. She discusses the que…
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38. Investing is My Meal Ticket Out of the Struggle
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Let's be real, one source of income just isn't going to cut it anymore, especially not in today's jacked up economy! That's exactly why Miss Jaye has turned to the world of investing to secure her "meal ticket out of the struggle." In this week's episode she discusses the role investing is currently playing in her life, dissects the importance of c…
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37. Emotional Maturity is the Real Test of Adulthood
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"I’m convinced that some of what we’re labeling 'mental health issues' are actually emotional immaturity issues..." Coach BJ Thompson definitely read us all for filth on Twitter; but y'all aren't new to this. Just like @bj116, Miss Jaye is coming for necks and insecurites this week as we tackle a much needed conversation on emotional maturity, chil…
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36. Everyone Can't Be an Influencer; Work on Your Soft Skills
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Sorry to break it to you... but everyone isn't getting a brand deal or going viral on TikTok. We need lawyers and electricians! That means we need people with soft skills. In this episode of the School of Life Podcat, Miss Jaye gets REAL about the state of soft skills in the workplace and the importance of understanding just how far they can take y…
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Welcome back friends! In this season 4 kickoff, Miss Jaye acknowledges that we can celebrate the new year anytime – so que the fireworks, it's a partyyy! But let's be real, it's not the School of Life without a life lesson, right? In this episode, Miss Jaye breaks down the importance of intentionality in goal setting, which requires: Taking invento…
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Let's talk about workplace advocacy! This week Miss Jaye discusses what it means to become your own 9-5 savior and WHY we must commit to speaking up for ourselves at work. She takes us back to a recent incident that allowed her to flex her "advocacy muscle," walking us through each step she took to ensure confident and solution-oriented results whe…
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33. Holidays Still Aren't the Same – Rerelease
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In her first ever rerelease, Miss Jaye discusses how hard the holiday season can be for people (including her) with crazy family dynamics. She dissects the importance of acknowledging your raw emotions during this season and reminds us that as we better "adult," we must also learn how to healthily navigate family. Drawing from her own dysfunctional…
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32. Does Childhood Bullying Have Lasting Effects?
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This episode is for the guys and gals who never felt like enough as a kid and had bullies to remind them... Yep, we see you, and you're not alone! This week, Miss Jaye is unpacking the lasting effects childhood bullying has had on her life after being reminded by an untimely Facebook post – that darn social media. From the desks of a private school…
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In the return of the School of Life Podcast after 16 months, Miss Jaye shares about her very real struggle with burnout, fighting depression, loneliness, and more. From losing a job, to starting and running a profitable business in the pandemic, she discusses the importance of digging yourself out of mental hole of stagnation and changing your mind…
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Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! If you're interested in starting a business, this one is for you, friend. In this episode, Miss Jaye kicks off the "Entrepreneurship Series" with all the steps you need to not only start a business, but legitimize it the RIGHT way. She always discusses the importance of doing legitimate business and how to struct…
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Don't get it twisted, it's still a hot GIRL summer, but this week Miss Jaye reminds us about the importance of keeping our GOALS hot as well. Plus, what better way to welcome the second half of 2021 than by sitting down and prioritizing the things we want out of life. Grab your notebook because you're going to need it to capture the "HOT GOALS" acr…
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Whew chile, you better grab your edges and Kleenex for this one because Miss Jaye is getting us together while bearing her soul as she discusses her most recent heartbreak and what she has learned about love along the way. From daddy issues, to healing, and now navigating adulting with such a heavy wound, Miss Jaye shares three transformative pract…
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27. Help Me Understand This Healthcare Thing
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Raise your hand if you're turning 26 this year and responsible for your own healthcare! Or just raise your hand if you've been paying for your own healthcare and you already know what's up! This week, Miss Jaye dives into all things healthcare and talks about the importance of doing your research when it comes to deductibles, copays, and maximum ou…
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In the spirit of hustle and LLC Twitter, Miss Jaye thought it was fitting to have a convo with the friends working 9-5s. In this episode, she dives into ways we can maximize our 9-5s in order to benefit ourselves and get closer to achieving our career goal while also being true to who we are at our core, as human beings. As a 9-5er herself, she und…
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After 7 long months and lots of life changes, Miss Jaye is back with a brand new season of the School of Life Podcast! Are you ready? Grab your notebook (and a bonnet) because gems are dropped and edges are snatched! From a failed relationship to a new job and even a move, the transparency is STILL transparent as ever and the candor has not changed…
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24. Black Men Break Generational Curses Too
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Breaking generational curses is undoubtedly in the fine print of new age "adulting." How else are we supposed to show up as our best selves, raise mentally healthy children, and build healthy family legacies? It almost goes without saying that we have to address (and put an end to) rooted issues that run deep in family threads and have hindered fam…
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23. Mental Health Matters- Protect Your Peace
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In this episode, Miss Jaye is joined by licensed mental health therapists Alexis Long-Daniels, M.A., ALC, NCC and Ronnesha Hughes, M.Ed, ALC to discuss the importance of mental health in the black community. The ladies dive into how we can: practice mental-health care without a therapist, recognize triggers, develop better self-care habits that con…
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22. Dating Series pt. 2- Wholeness Over Entanglements
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In part 2 of the dating series, Miss Jaye invites her friends back to dive deeper into the importance of wholeness in relationships, knowing your blindspots, gender roles, and more! The friends transparently share their own experiences of growth and offer practical advice about being your BEST self before getting romantically involved with someone.…
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21. Dating Series pt. 1- Embrace Your Singleness
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Do you feel like all the good men or women are hiding? Are you still figuring out how to navigate your singleness in a world full of relationship goals? Are you becoming more aware of your blind spots in order to be a better person and partner? Same friend, same! We know adulting can be a crazy world in and of itself, but throw in the mix of relati…
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Is it just us or is everyone flexing their "New home, who this?" on the gram lately? We know the dream of homeownership is a HOT TOPIC among millennials. That's why we want you to be educated and aware of all you're getting yourself into before making one of the biggest purchases of your life. With licensed Real-Estate Agent Sabri Thompson , Miss J…
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Surprise!!! We couldn't let the School of Life Podcast turn one without having a bonus episode sharing our favorite moments, lessons learned, and all we're looking forward to as we continue to grow. This past year has been a true blessing and it would not have been possible without YOU, so thank you for being the friend gang that you are. Here's to…
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18. I Am Not My Childhood Trauma, ft. Keimaya Downey
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For the first time ever, Miss Jaye speaks publicly (with her baby sister) about their childhood trauma and how they're healing and growing as young adults. This episode is full of truth and light! The sisters candidly dive into their painful upbringing, discusses the importance of therapy in their lives, and offers real-life advice and tips for nav…
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17. You're in a Rush, God Isn't- with Ronnesha Sade
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There are two burning questions we all ask ourselves at some point, "What is my purpose, and when is God going to reveal it to me?" In this episode, Miss Jaye chats with author and blogger Ronnesha Sade about her self-written Purpose Planner Journal that not only helps you unlock answers to these questions, but also explore more of who YOU are at t…
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Yeah, we're going there. As millennial women are getting comfortable adulting, it's evident they're spending more intentional time healing, growing, and confronting ugly truths about themselves in order to be a better. And for most women, daddy issues is one of them. Miss Jaye dives into the psychology of daddy issues, talks about her own struggles…
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Let's be honest, we want everything when we want it, how we want it, and from who we want it to. But sorry friend, that's not how God works. Sooo relax, take a number, He's got this all under control even when it feels like your world is burning. Miss Jaye keeps it real about her own struggles with waiting on God as she recently lost what felt like…
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14. Adulting in My Purpose- with Dr. Nicole Rankine
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Have you ever felt that the burden of adulting keeps you from your true purpose? Well friend, you're not alone! In this episode, Miss Jaye is joined by Personal Development Coach, Dr. Nicole Rankine to discuss embracing the process of growth and the faith required to not only identify our purpose, but also live in it confidently. Miss Jaye and Dr. …
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Do you feel the urge to slap someone who reaches to touch your hair as if you're a pet? Are you still trying to find a professional response to someone' slick racists comments? Yeah, SAME! Miss Jaye kicks off Season 2 with a special guest to talk about how hard these realities can be but also how to navigate them in work spaces with an emphasis on …
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While Miss Jaye has been away getting her podcast life together, she dropped in to say Happy New Year and personally let us know that Season 2 will be back on March 2- bigger and better than ever! More candid conversations, more guests, and more growth! Hit that subscribe button so you never miss an update! And don't forget to follow Miss Jaye and …
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12. You Gotta Talk About It & Be About It- Manifesting Your Goals
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In the spirit of goal-setting, celebrating a decade, and vision boards, Miss Jaye uses the final episode of season 1 to discuss how we have to talk about our goals AND be about our goals if we want to manifest success and happiness in our lives. Miss Jaye discusses how manifesting our goals happens in four parts: Writing the vision, believing the v…
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In this episode, Miss Jaye is making sure we keep mental health a priority. She discusses seasonal affective disorder (aka SAD) and the importance of knowing your triggers if you, or someone you know is dealing with SAD- and reminds us that our lives are about our well-being. Period. She is transparent about her own seasonal depression and shares t…
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In this episode, Miss Jaye discusses how hard the holiday season can be for people (and her) and dissects the importance of acknowledging your emotions during this season. She reminds us that as we "adult," we must also learn to navigate family dynamics. Teachable Moment: Be present in moments. Homework: Take one of the tips mentioned and apply it …
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I have to heal, break generational curses, forgive, love God, AND RAISE A CHILD AT 17? How Sway? In this episode, our first guest, Robyn Seals, joins Miss Jaye in talking about how she's been able to do all these things with God's grace. Miss Jaye and Robyn take us to church for a quick second and reminds us that we can do this thing called life no…
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Bubble baths and spa visits are nice, but let's talk about caring for the heart and soul. In this episode, Miss Jaye is giving it to you straight, no chaser. She talks about her journey in forgiving both her parents for the hurt and pain they caused in her life and gives us the spiritual kick we need to remember that forgiving is not optional, it's…
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In the fourth and last installment of the Financial Literacy Series, Miss Jaye breaks down the big "C" word- credit. She gives us tips, solutions, and resources to ensure we make the best credit decisions and shares about her own experience having to "rebound" from not-so-perfect credit. Teachable Moment: This battle is the Lord's. Homework: Use Cr…
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