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Gettin' Grown

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Keia and Jade are two happy and hard working (Blackity) Black Women who are just trying to learn how to adult, for real. Join us each week for Kitchen TableTalk, Petty Peeves and Lessons in Black Women Self Care, as we try to figure out life as 30-somethings.
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Episodes

Mary Mcleod Bethune's Change Purse (Feat. Dr. Felecia Commodore & Dr. Nadrea Njoku)

Jade and Keia welcome Dr. Nadrea Njoku and Dr. Felecia Commodore to the kitchen table for a candid conversation about recent trends in HBCU giving and how best to support and sustain HBCUs and HBCU students both now and into the future. This special bonus episode of Gettin’ Grown is presented commercial-free thanks to Target. Target is partnering with HBCU’s to support the next generation of Black talent.

Nov 12, 20211 hr 3 min

Rub Me the Right Way

Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table for a conversation about "The Great Resignation" and the ways that the world is shifting around professional work, career planning, and overall health and wellness. Resource Referenced in today's episode https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/10/19/1047032996/why-are-so-many-americans-quitting-their-jobs https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/07/great-resignation-can-be-an-opportunity-to-transition-to-a-new-career.html Support the Show: We’re hosting a special vide...

Nov 09, 20211 hr 38 min

Stealing Keke Palmer

This episode is about nothing and everything. We're cleaning out the fridge. Join Jade and Keia at the kitchen table for a proverbial smorgasbord of conversation. Support the Show: This is Uncomfortable is a podcast from Marketplace about life and how money messes with it. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure. Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. Order ahead on the McDonald's App and get two...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 49 min

“I Don’t Do Anything I Don’t Want to Do” (Feat. Angel G.)

Jade and Keia share space and time with Angel G, HBCU alum, entrepreneur, educator, creator, and curator of The Spice Suite. Join us for a conversation about purpose, service, building community, and embracing ease! This special bonus episode of Gettin’ Grown is presented commercial-free thanks to Target. Target is partnering with HBCU’s to support the next generation of Black talent.

Oct 28, 202157 min

In Charge of Our Bodies (feat. Daria Ross)

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close Jade and Keia welcome, big sister to the show, Daria Ross, to share her personal journey through breast cancer. Daria also shares useful information and advice to encourage and empower us all to be proactive about our health & healthcare. Links from the Show: https://www.mayoclinic.org https://www.nih.gov/ https://instagram.com/forthebreastofus?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/tigerlily_foundation?utm_medium=copy_link Lisa A. Newman...

Oct 27, 20212 hr 3 min

Nobody's Failing

Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table for a few moments of vulnerability and discussion about feelings of failure and not being alone in this fight. Shoutout to My Sis: HBCU Alum Keshia Knight Pulliam & Terrence J partner with Now & Later's Recognize the Chew Special Course Series and Scholarship Program at HBCUs. https://www.theroot.com/im-just-doing-what-im-supposed-to-do-keshia-knight-pul-1847884402 KTT: Check out the tweet that got deep down in all of our business- https://twitter....

Oct 19, 20211 hr 36 min

Be Cool Stick

Jade and Keia discuss safety and share ways to stay alert to protect ourselves and others in these streets. Links From the Show: https://spierceconsulting.org/classes https://shopgettingrown.bigcartel.com/ https://www.patreon.com/gettingrown Shoutout to My Sis- Sponsored by Target's #BlackBeyondMeasure Campaign Congrats to Melissa Butler of The LipBar Cosmetics CEW Female Founder Award Honoree www.thelipbar.com HoopMobb- Home of the Hoop Earring IG: @thehoopmobb FB: Facebook.com/Hoopmobb www.hoo...

Oct 12, 20212 hr 8 min

Healing In My Heels feat. LaToya D. Newton

Jade and Keia welcome Sister-to-the-show, LaToya Newton (The Analog Girl)back to the kitchen table to discuss her brand new book 'Lose the Thoughts, Keep the Mind: How to Stop Overthinking Over Thinking' available everywhere on October 10th! Kitchen Table Talk Guest: www.theanaloggirl.com IG: @the.analoggirl Sponsored Shout Out To My Sis Sponsored by BlackBeyondMeasure for Target Talley and Twine: Timepieces for trendsetters and trailblazers https://talleyandtwine.com/ IG: @talleyandtwine Suppor...

Oct 05, 20211 hr 57 min

Keep On Truckin Bay-Bay (feat. Nicaila of Side Hustle Pro)

Jade and Keia welcome Nicaila of 'The Side Hustle Pro' podcast to the kitchen table for an honest discussion on entrepreneurship, the realities of building a business, and things to think about if you're considering stepping into the wonderful world of side hustles. Learn All About Nicaila and all of her Side Hustles https://www.sidehustlepro.co/ https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt5bMYT4mUI Shout Out To My Sis: http://kerinfindsherbeat.com/ https://www.ins...

Sep 28, 20211 hr 54 min

Gettin' Feminist AF

Join Jade and Keia in giving a big ol' warm welcome to Chanel Craft Tanner, Susana Morris, and Brittney Cooper of the Crunk Feminist Collective to discuss their upcoming book, Feminist AF, A Guide to Crushing Girlhood. Make sure you pre-order your copy not now, but right now! Shout out to My Sis/ Kitchen Table Talk Guests: Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood By Brittany Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana Morris Pre-Order Feminist AF TODAY https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005056/about...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 44 min

A Simple Thank You

Jade and Keia reflect on the importance and utility of stopping to say thank you. Shout out to My Sis: Rabia Kamara of Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Treats Food Network Clash of Cones Winner https://www.instagram.com/rubyscoopsic/ Support the Show: Staples Connect brings school supplies in a year when we need it most! They’re ready to fill any list with a store full of great deals. Visit your local store or staplesconnect.com for inspiration Neutrogena, a dermatologist recommended brand, has the s...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 42 min

Give Alfre Woodard Her Flowers (feat. Assante)

Jade and Keia welcome brother and friend to the show, Assante of The Friend Zone to the kitchen table to dive into a little TV talk. Shout out to My Sis: https://mytrueglo.com/ IG: @mytrueglo Support the Show: Staples Connect brings school supplies in a year when we need it most! They’re ready to fill any list with a store full of great deals. Visit your local store or staplesconnect.com for inspiration Neutrogena, a dermatologist recommended brand, has the skincare goals covered with their Hydr...

Sep 07, 20212 hr 16 min

Real Talk About Relationships Vol. 2 (feat. Dr. Nicole LaBeach)

Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table as they welcome guest, Dr. Nicole LaBeach of OWN's Put a Ring On It, to continue our discussion about relationships. Dr. Nicole drops some major gems! You don't want to miss it. Links Mentioned in the Show: Heart of the Matter Conversations: https://askdrnicole.sisterdiamonds.com/hotmc Will Packer Productions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willpackerproductions/ Official Hashtag: #PutARingOnIt Stream Full Episodes of Put A Ring On It: https://www.opr...

Aug 31, 20212 hr 3 min

Real Talk About Relationships Vol 1- REPRISE

Make sure you join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table for this reprise, because there’s more to come next week. Assist Haiti: https://teamrubiconusa.org/give/ https://www.hi-us.org/help_haiti https://www.newlifeforhaiti.org/ https://action.publicgood.com/campaign/652a7503-fe9f-44e5-95d8-964699cd2c23 Shout out to My Sis: Support the Show: Staples Connect brings school supplies in a year when we need it most! They’re ready to fill any list with a store full of great deals. Visit your local store o...

Aug 24, 20211 hr 27 min

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

What do you do when you're in a funk? Join Jade and Keia for a discussion of the ways they handle waking up on the wrong side of the bed. How to lift your spirits on a heavy day. Assist Haiti: https://teamrubiconusa.org/give/ https://www.hi-us.org/help_haiti https://www.newlifeforhaiti.org/ https://action.publicgood.com/campaign/652a7503-fe9f-44e5-95d8-964699cd2c23 Shout out to My Sis: https://adorjewelryco.com/ IG: @adorjewelryco Support the Show: Staples Connect brings school supplies in a yea...

Aug 17, 20211 hr 41 min

Biblophilin' While Black

Jade and Keia celebrate National Book Lover's Day by discussing some of their favorite books/ book series and what it would look like to write literature of their own. Shout out to My Sis: https://www.ieatwater.com/ IG: @ieatwater.la Support the Show: Say goodbye to cramps, put sex back on the table, and lend Mother Nature a hand by visiting FlexFits.com/GROWN and use code GROWN for 20% off your first Flex Disc Starter Kit or 10% off your first Flex Cup PLUS free shipping in the U.S! Upstart is ...

Aug 10, 20211 hr 44 min

Sacrifice for Self

Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table for a conversation about Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka as awesome examples of courageous radical self-love despite public opinion Links Referenced During the Show : Georgia's Voter Suppression https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/02/us/politics/georgia-voting-law-annotated.html Dr. Joy Article for Insider https://www.insider.com/simone-biles-allowing-black-women-to-take-care-of-themselves-2021-7 Shout out to My Sis: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics...

Aug 03, 20211 hr 41 min

Bonus Episode- Issa Family Reunion Recap

A special bonus episode brought to you by @Target, Jade and Keia welcome our beloved brother XD to the kitchen table for a quick recap of the Family Reunion Live Event. We keep the party going with some fun trivia quizzes and kick off back to school season with a summer reading list of books by Black Authors to carry us through the rest of the summer. The list of books is provided below and if you missed the Virtual Live Event featuring Gettin Grown x The Friend Zone you can check out the video ...

Jul 30, 20211 hr 3 min

You've Got Mail

Join Jade and Keia around the Kitchen Table as they catch up with a deep dive into the honesty box. Family meeting.. chime in with your thoughts and input on this week's letters we received. Links Referenced During the Show : https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/08/black-owned-wine-guide/ 23 Black-Owned Wine Businesses in the U.S. - Melanin Is Life Shout out to My Sis: Ijeoma Ukenta Support the Show: This week’s Shoutout To My Sis is presented by Target. Target invests in Black creators building a le...

Jul 27, 20211 hr 34 min

Wine N'Cheese

Jade and Keia celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day with a simple pairing lesson. Links Referenced During the Show : https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/08/black-owned-wine-guide/ 23 Black-Owned Wine Businesses in the U.S. - Melanin Is Life Shout out to My Sis: Ijeoma Ukenta Support the Show: This week’s Shoutout To My Sis is presented by Target. Target invests in Black creators building a legacy of success. Let’s rise together. Discover more at Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure. Windows and Intel: Mad...

Jul 26, 20211 hr 36 min

Bonus Episode- #CultureTags

A special bonus episode brought to you by Target, Jade and Keia host a special game night down to the Kitchen Table with a few rousing rounds of the new card game #CultureTags. Created by Eunique Jones Gibson and available at Target, #CultureTags is a card game designed to celebrate the culture, community, and shared experiences of Black people. Jade and Keia go head to head to find out who walks away with the title, Black Culture Connoisseur! Also, Excited to share that @friendzonepod x @gettin...

Jul 19, 202158 min

That's My Best Friend

Jade and Keia discuss the qualities and characteristics of self-compassion and how to follow Beyonce’s teachings and be your own best friend, from now on. Links Referenced During the Show : How to be Kinder to Yourself https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-be-kinder-to-yourself-self-compassion/ 17 Ways to be Yourself https://daringtolivefully.com/how-to-be-kind-to-yourself Shout out to My Sis: Helen Rose Skin Care https://helenroseco.com/ IG: @HelenRoseSkinCare Support the Show: This week’s Shoutout To M...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 35 min

Talkin' Trash at the Table

Sometimes a little trash gets in the kitchen. This week Jade & Keia deal with it at the table. Join us for a Gettin' Grown town-hall meeting of sorts. Relatable Links: https://www.instagram.com/iamjennifernicole/ Booking Info: https://square.site/book/CT79WYH3XAX8F/iamjennifernicole-00000-ny https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/?hl=en Support the Show: This week’s Shoutout To My Sis is presented by Target. Target invests in Black creators building a legacy of success. Let’s rise togeth...

Jul 06, 20211 hr 51 min

Musical Chairs- Gettin Grown Celebrates Black Music Appreciation Month

As African-American Music Appreciation Month draws to a close, Jade and Keia recall their fondest memories through lens of Black music. Relatable Links: Another Day of Purpose https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662813058?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp https://anotherdayofpurpose.com/ Support the Show: This week’s Shoutout To My Sis is presented by Target. Target invests in Black creators building a legacy of success. Let’s rise together. Discover more at Target.com/BlackBeyondMeas...

Jun 29, 20211 hr 53 min

Feeling Myself (Part II)

IT IS TIME! Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table as they dig into some emails from the Gettin Grown Listener Community and discuss self-care practice and intentionally loving on ourselves. Relatable Links: https://www.inspiredpuzzles.com/ https://www.amazon.com/iHome-PowerClock-Glow-Alarm-Clock/dp/B08BZTWJ7M https://apps.apple.com/us/app/phase-10-world-tour/id1463509237 https://www.amazon.com/Queenie-Candice-Carty-Williams/dp/1501196014 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/relax-melodies-sleep-sound...

Jun 22, 20212 hr

Feeling Myself

Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table for a discussion on intentional self-love and how to assess your self-love, love language. Relatable Links: The Self Love Love Test https://nunziadreams.com/find-your-self-love-language/ Support the Show: Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30/month. Smile and switch to Cricket. See store for details. Storyblocks helps you bring all your stories to life without sacrificing your vision due...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 43 min

It's A Celebration, Charlie Murphy!

Join Jade and Keia in closing out the 2020-2021 Graduation announcements. Congratulations to each and every person who: graduated from school, earned a credential, completed a certification program, or just plain made it through! Support the Show: Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30/month. Smile and switch to Cricket. See store for details. If you're big on Black culture, you're going to be big on Little Rock. Plan your visi...

Jun 08, 20212 hr 28 min

Tricky B*tches (feat. Around the Way Curls)

Jade and Keia welcome Antoinette and Shanti of Around the Way Curls to the Kitchen Table to discuss bonnet business and how God can be a tricky one, but it's always worth it because duality is a thing. Relatable Links: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collections https://www.instagram.com/aroundthewaycurls/?hl=en Support the Show: Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30/month. Smile and switch to Cricket. See store for details....

Jun 04, 20211 hr 56 min

Solidarity with Palestine (feat. Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III)

Jade and Keia welcome, friend to the show, Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III, to lead an important conversation about what's happening in Gaza, how it parallels the Black experience in America, and how we can help. http://hfdavis.com/about Resources: https://imeu.org/ https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1558-palestine-a-socialist-introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvzSv28z97o Black Women Self Care: MASSAGEFX https://www.styleseat.com/m/v/achanagoldston Support the Show: Planned Parenthood se...

May 25, 20212 hr 8 min

Prayers for Paige

Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table as they share a few thoughts on Lifetime's Married at First Sight, and continue the celebration of the 2021 Graduates. Support the Show: Planned Parenthood sees you, not just as patients, but people. Visit BeSeen.org to learn more. Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30/month. Smile and switch to Cricket. See store for details. Your bank account should work with you, not against you! Join...

May 18, 20212 hr 4 min
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