Gettin' Grown

Finding Joy

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does joy feel like to you? Is it awakened by a smell or sound? Gather around the kitchen table this week with Jade and Keia, as they explore the ...

An Ode to Self Love Part II

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia read love letters that they’ve written to themselves (as discussed last week). They invite you to join them in starting the ...

An Ode to Self Love

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia present the prequel to next week's kitchen table talk which will feature love letters to themselves. Love letters will frame goal and in...

Unique Position of Breaking Tradition

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for a discussion of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and breaking family tradition. Shout out to my sis: Our Brot...

Stay Ready

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In light of current events, Jade and Keia discuss precautions and things to consider in the case of a possible emergency. We're not here to scare you,...

A Perfect Holiday

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia sit at the kitchen table for the final episode of the decade to curate their perfect holiday. Shout out to my sis: Baby Bangz Natural Ha...

Hold My Peace

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you've got to curate your peace. Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week, as they continue a conversation from the San Francisco ...

T-I-RED

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia discuss words and expressions that have been overused and misused. Join us at the kitchen table for a talk about things conve...

The Nahs of Thanksgiving Pt. 2

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia keep it light this week with more conversation around Thanksgiving etiquette, holiday horror stories, and disgusting dinner recipes. Thi...

The Nahs of Thanksgiving

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia keep it light this week with some conversation around Thanksgiving etiquette. What dishes NOT to bring, and how many to-go plates are to...

Rest Regimen

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they discuss societal constructs and pressures that preempt women of color from realizing real re...

A Few More Things About Mentors/Mentoring

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia revisit the conversation on mentorship, sharing tips from friend to the show Tiffany, The Budgetnista. Join them as they unpack what m...

If I Had a TedTalk

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you had the opportunity to give a Ted Talk, what would it be about and why? Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they answer and di...

Productivity Hacks

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week at the kitchen table Jade and Keia discuss personal productivity hacks and the importance of knowing what works for YOU and holding yourself...

Over It

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia channel Arie Lennox and Summer Walker’s conversation about what they’re over, with a little help and input from our listeners. Shout...

The Crisis of Manhood feat Juan Bravo

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Special Guest Host Antoinette Henry of the Around the Way Curls podcast are joined at the kitchen table by Juan Bravo for a deep dive into a...

Daddy Lessons

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You’re going to want to join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they welcome very special guests and chosen family, @heyfranhey and @cr...

Let's Talk Confidence

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the kitchen table with Jade and Keia. This week, they discuss their personal experiences in growing comfortable with themselves as wom...

Millennial Myths

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table as they discuss and debunk common myths and misconceptions about millennials. Shout out to my sis: https://www...

We Byke

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Gettin’ Grown with Jade and Keia. This week, we ease back into the groove from the break by doing a goal check-in, so we can continu...

I Get it From my Momma(Reprise)

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia revisit the I Get it from my Momma episode. Apparently, turning into your mom is apart Gettin Grown. Jade and Keia share the w...

The Ghost of Our 20’s Past- Reprise

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia for a reprise of one of their favorite episodes. NEW INTRO Want to smell like refreshing walking coconut water? Visit Koparibeauty...

Auntie Aha Moments

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia have a quick conversation about moments of shock and realization while navigating the scam that is adulting. Shout out to my s...

Introducing The Secret Lives of Black Women

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a new podcast for you! On the Secret Lives of Black Women, join close friends Charla Lauriston and Lauren Domino on their hunt for the ‘sec...

More Relationship Talk: Situationships, Ghosting, & Shooting Your Shot Feat. Dr. Leonard D. Taylor

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia are joined by the esteemed Dr. Leonard D. Taylor (@DRLDTJR IG & Twitter)to continue the conversation on the transition fro...

Top 5's

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jade and Keia have a lighthearted conversation about some of their favorite things, movies, tv shows, music and being a black girl. While y...

Talk To Me Nice

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table as they discuss ways they combat negative self talk. https://www.theroot.com/casting-halle-bailey-as-ariel-is-...

Dassit for the Graduation Announcements 2019

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Graduation season is FIN! Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table as they wrap up graduation season. Don’t worry, KTT will be back next week. Congra...

Revisiting Relationship with The Analog Girl

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade, Keia and special guest LaToya continue the conversation about relationships and tackle some questions submitted by Gettin Grown Liste...

Aunties and Assumptions

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen for a discussion on common misconceptions others have had about them and the dangers in making assumptions about oth...

A Gang of Graduation Announcements

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gang Gang! This week Jade and Keia skipped the kitchen table and just let y'all flourish in your achievements. There were so so many graduation annou...

Real Talk About Relationships Vol I

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Single people are bitter and lonely and married people are insufferable love birds or hate each other’s guts, right? Join Jade and Keia at the kitch...

Therapy and THOSE ARE MY THINGS!

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia discuss how to respond to naysayers who try to discourage you from therapy. Also, Keia shares a traumatic experience during Pe...

Scared to Fail

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a fear of failure? What does that fear look like specifically to you? Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table as they exchange perspective...

Vulnerability: What is it and Why is it so Hard?

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table, as they start a conversation around vulnerability, what it looks like to them as individuals, and why it's ho...

She Was Right

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia acknowledge the mothers (or mother figures) in their lives, and the advice they didn’t initially heed or take seriously, but...

Creative Constipation

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia discuss the ebbs and flows of the creative process and times when it seems your focus, productivity, and self-expression are a...

Success is What You Say It Is

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia as they discuss the importance of reaching your goals, your way: and maintaining authenticity in doing so. Shout out to my sis: Th...

BONUS: Introducing Purple Panties by Zane

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

No, it's not an extra episode of Gettin Grown, but it is a new podcast from the New York Times best-selling author Zane! PURPLE PANTIES! On the outsid...

Vitamin G

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for a dose of Vitamin G (gratitude check- in) and a discussion about the practice of gratefulness as self-care...

Kid Brother, Kid Sister

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of National Sibling Day, Jade and Keia reminisce about growing up with their siblings, and why it’s important to cherish relationships with...

Girl, Why You Never Ready

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia for a discussion about readiness and how to manage the mental and emotional stress of never feeling "ready" or prepared f...

Quick Updates

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia as they check back in with the Gettin' Grown family with some honesty box questions. Shout out to my sis: Herpothecary https://herp...

I'm Not Your Superwoman: All About Self Care Feat: Adama Hamadi

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia go bald this week, as they get their edges are lovingly snatched up by Adama Hamadi, of Dream, Leap, Live Coaching. Join our conversati...

The Rock Gut Truth of Surviving!

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The truth is, there are days when adulting is less than awesome and far from grand. Join Jade and Keia as they discuss some of their preferred coping...

Becoming

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for the February GGBC discussion, as they delve into the gems from Aunty Michelle’s, ‘Becoming’. Team Ty...

Minding YOUR Business 101

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The busyness of adulting can lead you to mindlessly going through the motions, fulfilling your obligations and checking things off of your to-do list....

Keepin' It A Buck Feat Dustin Ross

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia celebrate a HUNNID EPISODES with special guest, and brother to the show, Dustin Frederic Ross! Social: @lookatdustin GGBC February Pick:...

Knee Deep in Y'all Business Vol II (IG Live Edition)

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jade and Keia hit the honesty box for another mailbag episode, but this time with a twist. We recorded the kitchen table on IG Live so that...

Eloquent Rage

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia welcome sister to the show, Kisha, to discuss Brittney Cooper’s ‘Eloquent Rage.’ Who better to sit and discuss the nitty gritty of...

I Wonder What Stresses Beyonce Out

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you just don’t know, what you don’t know, until you know that you don't know it but you still gotta do it and do it well. 89% of adult...

Move, Bish!

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Moving anytime soon? Thinking about it? Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table as they share a few tips, tricks, and things to consider when moving o...

Who Are You? Feat Antoinette Henry

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table as we welcome special guest, Antoinette Henry of Around the Way Curls podcast. This week we're exploring the q...

Surviving Surviving R. Kelly

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jade and Keia discuss some of the systemic and structural cultural and societal issues that contribute to and sustain acts of predation, ab...

Lookin' Back & Lookin' Forward- Happy New Year

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Gettin’ Grown Fam! Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table to discuss lessons learned in 2018 and expectations for 2019. Thanks to a...

Best of (Thus far)

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for a few favorite memories from previous episodes. Thanks to all of our listeners and supporters for joining ...

The Glow Up: 2018

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they shout out some of their favorite glow up’s of 2018. Shout out to my sis: Safiya O'Connor- ...

JV Auntie Squad: A Gift Giving Guide

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they discuss the struggles of being a JV Auntie and the best ways to love on your JV Auntie and U...

These Are My Titties, Govern Yourselves Accordingly

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Falling on your face is a big part of adulting. Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they chit and chat about embarrassing moments the...

Whew, Chi-LAY!

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Evidently, the English language can be tricky, especially for those of the ashy diaspora. This week, Keia and Jade have a candid conversation about w...

Ellen Degeneres Has A New Podcast

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ellen on the Go is the place to hear what they’re talking about on the Ellen Degeneres Show! Hosted by the show’s Executive Producers, Ed, Mary, A...

Supporting our Sisters

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Keia had the pleasure of bringing the kitchen table to the 2018 National Conference for the Association of the Study of Higher Education in Tampa, FL....

Just a Lil' Piece of ATL

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy a taste of Gettin’ Grown Atlanta! Special thanks again to Dr. Joy of Therapy for Black Girls for coming to kick it with us!   LADIES! Love o...

Half Deadt

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia are SPENT, but didn’t want to leave you hanging. Join them this week as they keep it light with a mini mailbag. Also, why are airplane...

Dead Batteries

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia sit around the kitchen table this week to dig into what rejuvenates them. Also, will Nicki ever push her security to the side and fight ...

No Regerts

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pull up a chair at the kitchen table as Jade and Keia discuss three things they wish they would have done differently in life, and lessons that they h...

A Little Less Raggedy Than the Day Before

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gather around the kitchen table this week, as Jade and Keia dive into a conversation about parenting ourselves as adults. Also, what the hell is wrong...

Gettin Grown on Purpose

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pull up a chair at the kitchen table, as Jade and Keia discuss the path to purpose and dealing with millennial shaming. Shout out to my sis: Congratul...

A Bardivention

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Come sit at the kitchen table with Jade and Keia as they discuss their little sis, Cardi and the lack of reciprocity in her relationship with ya boy, ...

Gettin Grown Live Philly (9-22-2018)

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Check out Jade & Keia and special guest Brittany Packnett at the Gettin Grown Live Show in Philly IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR Gett...

What are Dates? Dried Fruit?

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table this week as they discuss the high’s and very low low’s of dating. Shout out to My Sis: https://www.becaus...

They Ain't Sorry

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week, as they discuss coping in a world filled with patriarchy, and how black women are still fighting fo...

Noah Will Never Know......

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia for a walk down memory lane to commemorate the long weekend and aging like a good bottle of Pinot. Meet us at the kitchen table to...

TV Land: Love is.... A Different World

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jade and Keia discuss a thinkpiece written about Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert of the TV show, A Different World. The conversation extend...

Gettin to Know Us

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you know your friends? Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week as they keep it light with a game of questions. Shout out to My S...

Don't Judge Me!

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for this week's discussion about the fine line between offering feedback and constructive criticism and expres...

Dreamlovers

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for this week's discussion about dreams. Do you know what your dreams are? How have they changed or evolved a...

Knee Deep in Y'alls Business *Honesty Box Mail Bag*

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

MAILBAG! Jade and Keia take their own advice this week, and open their mail. Come sit around the kitchen as they answer a variety of honesty box quest...

Body Politicin'

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table this week, as they delve into some conversation surrounding body politics and how generalizations, assumptions...

Friend-terventions

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The mantra is to drink your water and moisturize, but what happens when the minding your business part gets a little difficult with a loved one? Join ...

"I'm Not One of Your Little Friends"

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for some candid conversation about their personal experiences concerning the complexities of Mother-Daughter r...

Regrets Part I

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Part of adulting is understanding where you went wrong and learning from your mistakes and missteps so you don’t do make them again. Join Jade and K...

Work/Life Balance

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia have some open dialogue this week around the kitchen table. Join us as we get transparent about where we are in our lives with regards t...

Mm. Mm. Mm! (SMH)

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia keep it light. Join us for a bonus honesty box and a little basura cha-cha-cha. We’ll be back around the kitchen table next week. Grad...

Feedback: "Mad Rigorous!!" Feat. HeyFranHey

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia welcome their sis and everybody's fave Fran to the kitchen table this week! Join us as we delve into an important conversation about fee...

Cookout Season

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Memorial Day is the official beginning of “Cook Out’ season. This week, Jade and Keia (with the help of some of our amazing listeners) break down ...

#Goals 2.0 (Midyear Checkin)

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A huge part of growing up is holding ourselves and our loved ones accountable. Pull up a seat at the kitchen table, as Jade and Keia check in with eac...

This Book Still Got us SHOOK!

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia continue the conversation around Tayari Jones’ "An American Marriage."  Meet us at the Kitchen Table and join the conversa...

An American Marriage

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jade and Keia begin to explore the many layers of life and relationships as captured in Tayari Jones’ "An American Marriage." ...

What About Your Friends Part II

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jade and Keia revisit the conversation on friendships; the toxic, the trying, and the teachable moments. It’s also the most wonderful tim...

Black TV Land

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jade and Keia take a little break from adulting and delve into the world of TV. Sit around the kitchen table as they play a little game of ...

The Woke Academy

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jade and Keia welcome Dr. Lori Patton-Davis aka the Beyonce of Higher Education. Sit around the kitchen table this week as Dr. Patton-Davis...

Baby Bodak / Young Schmoney

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gettin’ Grown Events and Catering is now live and direct! This week, Jade and Keia sit around the kitchen table to plan a lovely experience for a ve...

"Health: Fat, Sick, & Crazy"

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia wrap up the conversation of ‘The Sisters are Alright’ by focusing on Black Women’s health, how we can preserve and protect it, and...

A Checkup with The Student Loan Doctor

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia welcome special guest, Sonia Lewis aka The Student Loan Doctor to offer some helpful tips for clearing up student loan debt, and to shar...

Strong Women

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jade and Keia continue the conversation of "The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America" by Tamara Winf...

Mad or Nah?!

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

THE GETTIN GROWN BOOK CLUB (GGBC) IS LIVE! We apologize for the caps, lock, and drop but you know how we do. Jade and Keia kick off the conversation o...

Jade's "Friend" Tasha

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the social aspects of the workplace can be tricky. This week, Keia and Jade talk through helpful points of consideration for setting bounda...

Honesty Bag

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jade and Keia come down from the mountaintops to secure the honesty bag, and tell Stacy Dash why she isn’t welcome in Wakanda. Shoutout T...

The Art of "No"

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No is a complete sentence. This week, Jade and Keia share some practices for cultivating your capacity to say “No” in order to manage your time, e...