30 to Life - Redefining the Black Experience

Do you really know what your significant other needs to feel loved? In this episode, the guys discuss the 5 love languages and how to use them to enhance your relationships. The guys shares examples of each love language and the importance of knowing your own love language. Later they discuss how knowing your partner’s love language can transform your relationship and how to apply it so that they receive it. Tune in! The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman: - Words of Affirmation - Receiving Gifts - Acts of Service - Quality Time - Physical Touch Take the quiz yourself at: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ Listen to new episodes every Wednesday as the 30 to Life crew discuss everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience. Please subscribe and review the podcast. Available on all major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @30tolifepod https://www.instagram.com/30tolifepod/

7 Jan 202153min

In this thought-provoking episode, the guys welcome, Nikki Lynette, a performer, playwright, and visual artist to the show. Nikki gives a deep dive on how self-compassion and changing her diet helped her overcome her depression. Tune in for a powerful discussion on mental health, finding happiness, and learn how you can achieve anything by focusing on baby steps. More about our guest. Nikki Lynette is a Chicago native fusing mental health activism into her art forms. She is a performer, writer and visual artist whose individual style is equal parts hip hop, alternative and pop. Most recently her music has been featured on Netflix and Showtime. She’s an ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness and her play about depression entitled GET OUT ALIVE, has made history as the first black female playwright to ever be produced by American Music Theatre Project, the first AMTP work to debut at Steppenwolf, and the first play in Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series to extend to a 5 show run due to popular demand. Follow Nikki on Instagram @nikkilynette https://instagram.com/nikkilynette?igshid=112ffh6xr7qz9 You can find more information about her play on http://igetoutalive.com/

31 Des 202051min

2020 the year that everyone can’t wait to be over. In this episode the guys reflect on some of the highs and lows of 2020. They touch on the election, the death of George Floyd, COVID-19 and the vaccine, the social awakening of white people, notable celebrity deaths, what they learned in 2020, and more. Later in the episode the guys discuss their plans for the podcast in 2021. Tune in! Listen to new episodes every Wednesday as the 30 to Life crew discuss everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience. Please subscribe and review the podcast. Available on all major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @30tolifepod https://www.instagram.com/30tolifepod/

24 Des 202048min

“Assets put money in your pocket, whether you work or not, and liabilities take money from your pocket.” In this episode, the guys discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and give an overview of the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. They discuss key lessons they learned from the book, and how they applied these lessons in their lives. Later they detail how this book can help you change your life. Tune in to hear a discussion about changing your mindset and building wealth. Things to note from Rich Dad Poor Dad: • It dispels the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich • Challenges the belief that your house is an asset • Explains to parents why they can’t rely on the school system to teach their kids about money • Defines an asset and a liability • Teach you to see the world of money from different perspectives • Discuss the shift in mindset that can put you on the road to financial freedom. Find the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/ref=nodl_ Listen to new episodes every Wednesday as the 30 to Life crew discuss everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience. Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Instagram @30tolifepod https://www.instagram.com/30tolifepod

17 Des 202054min

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self? In this episode, the guys discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and if they would take it. Later in the episode they give advice to their younger selves. Tune in! Listen to new episodes every Wednesday as the 30 to Life crew discuss everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience. Please subscribe and review the podcast. Available on all major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @30tolifepod https://www.instagram.com/30tolifepod/

9 Des 202035min

In this episode, the 30 to Life crew discuss the importance of a strong family structure. They open up by defining what exactly a nuclear family is and share their experiences growing up in a two parent household. The guys provide a brief history of governmental policies that led to the destruction of the black family. Later they provide their thoughts on how to rebuild what was destroyed. Tune in to hear a stimulating conversation about the nuclear black family. Listen to new episodes every Wednesday as the 30 to Life crew discuss everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience. Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Instagram @30tolifepod https://www.instagram.com/30tolifepod

2 Des 202044min

In this episode, the guys welcome back Malcolm Coley, a serial entrepreneur and influencer, to discuss black empowerment and provide a crash course on starting a business. Malcolm details why you should start a business in today’s climate, why you need a digital presence, and the major keys to start a business off right. Tune in as the guys drop gems and redefine black businesses. Follow Malcolm on Instagram @malcolmlocs Listen to new episodes every Wednesday as the 30 to Life crew discuss everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience. Please subscribe and review the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @30tolifepod https://www.instagram.com/30tolifepod/

26 Nov 202053min

Episode 28 is part 2 of the essential conversation into the world of mental health.  Tarrin Morgan of Real Talk Session Series, continues to shed light on the stigma of mental health within the black community as he recounts his past experiences. The guys elevate the conversation by exploring why it is difficult for black men to express their emotions. Tune in as the 30 to Life crew address the seriousness of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues and its role in the black community.  Listen to new episodes every Wednesday as the 30 to Life crew discuss everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience. Subscribe and rate the podcast. Follow us on Instagram @30tolifepod https://www.instagram.com/30tolifepod

18 Nov 202030min