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The Kiana Dancie is a comedienne, media personality, actress, speaker and entrepreneur. She has worked and shared the stage with comedy legends such as actress and comedienne, Mo’Nique as well as other comediennes such as Bill Bellamy, Rodney Perry, Nephew Tommy, Sheryl Underwood, George Wallace, Katt Williams, Cedric The Entertainer and Earthquake. Dancie is a former co-host of the nationally syndicated talk show, “Sister Circle Live.” She has appeared in movies with acting veterans such as Marlon Wayans. Dancie is a soon-to-be author. And she is building wealth through franchise ownership. But perhaps one of her greatest achievements has been overcoming childhood sexual abuse, sharing her story and offering encouragement and inspiration to other survivors.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Millennials get blamed for everything that's wrong with the world. They're often labled as being lazy, impatient, idealistic, afraid of commitment and the list goes on. Every week it seems like millennials are "killing" something else in America: marriage, bank accounts, holidays, etc. What these labels and stereotypes disregard is why millennials are the way they are, which in part has to do with the shortcomings of previous generations. According to an expert, the things that have screwed millennials over for years to come actually prove those stereotypes to be false and misleading. And it turns out that the setbacks millennials face may cause this generation to save the U.S. economy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Danetha Doe is a former NFL cheerleader turned entrepreneur, financial journalist, lifestyle influencer, personal finance expert and a TV host. Danetha is the creator of Money & Mimosas, a blog read by thousands of ambitious women in over forty-four countries. She is also the star financial expert in the TV series, Going From Broke, which is produced by Ashton Kutcher and appears on Sony's Crackle. Her work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Elle, Cosmopolitan and NBC. For years it has been her mission to elevate the self-worth and net-worth of women. Staring in the TV series, Going From Broke, has allowed Danetha to reach a larger audience of young adults who are struggling to tackle their debt and take control of their financial lives. In this episode of The Skooled Millennial: Adulting 101 podcast, Danetha shares some of her best tips for doing just that, reveals some of the secretes to her success and gives us a behind the scenes look at her TV show as well as some of the most memorable cast members. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

TV host, celebrity relationship expert and psychiatrist, Dr. Ish Major, has been demystifying the male psyche while helping women and men navigate the dating jungle for more than 15 years. Dr. Ish is the co-host of We TV's hit series Marriage & Family Boot Camp Reality Stars, frequent guest host on The Doctors and a resident expert on The Today Show. He believes there is someone for everyone and he's going to tell you what you need to hear (not what you want to hear) find and keep love. And he's got some advice for Millennials who are lost in the dating jungle. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

The Holidays can be stressful for some people. For others, the holidays can trigger unpleasant feelings. If you can’t escape the holidays, there are ways you can adjust your lifestyle to make it less stressful and more pleasant or fun. Many Millennials are doing so by making lifestyle adjustments that are impacting the way families celebrate the holidays and spend quality time together. And when you do get together with your loved ones this holiday season, there are plenty of good tips to keep you spreading that holiday cheer, instead of leaving in tears. Journalist, Nia Clark, and hubby, Jason Clark, share their first hand experience and offer advice to other Millennials who struggle with the holidays. Happy Holidays! For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Are millennial men afraid of marriage? Or has their idea of marriage and commitment evolved? We know that fewer millennials are getting married. When it comes to millennial men, it seems finances, gender roles, societal and cultural pressures and the concept of commitment are just a few of the factors that are informing their decisions not to tie the knot. Journalist, Nia Clark and her husband Jason Clark tackle the issue. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

While the space for women in tech has grown, there are still many barriers to be broken. Masha is an entrepreneur, content creator, educator and “ex-googler” who started “Coding Blonde” to tackle some of the stereotypes that still make it difficult for women to succeed in the tech industry. Her blog and YouTube channel also aims to make the tech space seem less intimidating for women who want to navigate it. Followers can gain career advice, read or listen to inspiring stories and learn about personal development while joining a supportive community of women with similar experiences.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

If you've ever felt like a failure you know that can create a downward spiral of feelings of inadequacy, which could lead to negative thinking, a sour attitude and ultimately poor behavior or performance. But reframing experiences that feel like failure in more positive ways can lead to more positive outcomes. Joining Skooled to tell listeners how is: holistic medicine provider and life coach, Victoria Albina; physician, health consultant and author, Dr. Erin Stair; researcher, physician, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr. Shireen Fernandez; and Transformative coach, Nando Rodriguez. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Latasha James believes everyone should have a brand. She uses her passion for branding to fuel her work as a marketing strategist, digital content creator, and coach. When she thought she wanted to work in TV news, James started out by making YouTube videos in college in order to become more comfortable in front of the camera. Her YouTube Channel led to her rise as an up-and-coming social media influencer who has been able to leverage her influencer status to become a full-time entrepreneur. Prior to that James worked for nonprofit organizations, tech startups, and multiple Fortune 500 companies. Now she owns a marketing company called James + Park. When James isn't running her business she is teaching others who aspire to entrepreneurship to increase their incomes, quit their day jobs and start or grow their own ventures. jobs and start or grow their own ventures.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Michelle Posada is not afraid of a challenge. At a young age, she starred in TV commercials and movies in her native Venezuela, where her passion for the culinary arts led her to buy and run a food truck when she was barely 18 years old. When she moved to Miami, she began working on telenovelas while making the most of her communication skills by managing social media accounts for dozens of local restaurants, accumulating more than 100K followers on Instagram. She used her passion for staying fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to fuel her rise to become a lifestyle influencer, social media celebrity and YouTube sensation, which has led to her own namesake restaurant: Michi’s. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Jill Stanton went from being a bartender for a decade to creating a highly successful online business with her husband, Josh, that allows them to be digital nomads, travel to and live in whatever country they desire, and build wealth through passive income. As co-founder of Screw The Nine To Five, Stanton says she was never a fan of the nine-to-five career model and is now helping others who desire her lifestyle to their nine-to-five jobs for a more fulfilling career path. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Samantina Zenon is an actress, content producer and social media influencer. She has carved a space for herself among a small but fast-growing number of social media influencers who are making a name for themselves. Zenon joins Skooled to discuss her journey to becoming a social media influencer and share her advice for others who are interested in doing the same.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Is chivalry dead? If so, who killed it? Or has the idea of chivalry evolved over time with each generation? Chivalry is by definition, a medieval knightly system with religious, moral and social codes. Over time it has become a set of ideals, codes and customs the vast majority of society associates with courtship. Many of today’s young adults perceive chivalry differently than previous generations, which can have a profound impact on the romantic outcomes for many young singles and couples. Lisa Velazquez is the Ladypreneur behind Lisa Talks Love, a boutique lovestyle coaching company. She joins Skooled to break down the modern day nuances of chivalry and how young adults can have romance regardless of how they perceive chivalry.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Long-distance relationships are far more common than ever before. Living in a global society can sometimes involves traveling wherever career or job opportunities are, even if they’re away from home or your significant other. It also means having the option of living a more transient lifestyle if one should choose. More young adults are discovering that they don’t have to choose between moving away or traveling to fulfill their goals and dreams and enjoying a romantic relationship. It is possible to do both. Living in an age of digital communication has made it easier. But it takes more than video chats to keep that love alive. Skooled host Nia Clark is joined by co-host and husband, Jason Clark, to share their own experiences with maintaining a long-distance relationship and tips on how to keep long-distance love alive.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Studies show 87% of U.S workers lack passion for their jobs, 80% of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs and a quarter of Americans say work is their primary source of stress. If you can relate to these statistics than it may be time to ask yourself whether its time to look for a new job or make a career change. Career Coach and Forbes contributor, Rachel Montanez joins Skooled to help us explore how to identify if we’re getting the most out of our jobs and when we should consider breaking up with our boss.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Shifting ideas of gender roles among millennials and members of Generation Z have changed the way young adults approach their roles and responsibilities on a first date, particularly when it comes to finances and who foots the bill. The shift in perception of gender roles coupled with the increasing financial burdens more young adults experience can create tension between two people on a first date when deciding who should pay for that date. Journalist, Nia Clark (also known as Nia Hamm in her role as a TV Reporter) and her husband/co-host Jason Clark discuss an expert’s take on the issue.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

The rates of certain forms of cancer are increasing among young adults. Recent studies show a correlation between cancer rates in young adults, particularly millennials, and obesity. But experts say there are other risk factors and reasons that explain this trend. Dr. Adrienne Phillips specializes in Hematology and Oncology. She is also an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Phillips joins Skooled to explain why more young adults are being diagnosed with cancer and how best to prevent it.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

If you feel as though you’re in the rat race and constantly running on a wheel without ever getting ahead, you’re not alone. A Gallup study found that about 7 out of 10 millennials experience some level of burnout on the job. A recent buzz-worthy article labeled millennials as the “burnout generation.” What’s behind the prevalence of burnout among young adults and how can it be fixed? Breakthrough Coach, Nando Rodriguez joins Skooled to help answer those questions.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

Commitment doesn’t have to be between two or more people. The same goes for vows. You can also commit to yourself. In fact, relationship coach, Dr. Michelle Hanna, teaches that in order to ensure healthy, long-lasting commitments to another person such as the vows people make during a wedding ceremony, we should also be making them to ourselves. Dr. Hannah joins Skooled to explain what she calls self-vows. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

For celebrity fitness trainer turned author Jerry Ford, as a child it seemed as if the only choices he had were guns, drugs or violence. As he got older, he realized those choices might leave him dead or in jail. So he chose to pursue his dream of becoming a celebrity fitness trainer and a wealthy entrepreneur. He shares his difficult but rewarding journey in his book GUNS, DRUGS OR WEALTH, which he joins Skooled to talk about.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy