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2 Black millennials— bold, funny, and real. You never know what kind of tea will be spilled. Join us for a weekly discussion about life, love, pop culture, and more, and our quest to grow in a fast paced world.

Dana Lee & Anthony

  • May 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 32 EPISODES


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Episode 32 - It Was Good Until It Wasn't

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 43:17


Man…it was all good until it wasn’t! Wow, what a time we are living in. Join me this episode as I discuss my quarantine routine and different ways to stay uplifted during this difficult time. As we continue to grow and glo, it is important we remain optimistic and meet the moment. Thank you always for supporting me on this journey. IG: @theonlydanalee Email: growtoglopodcast@gmail.com Blog: www.donnasdaughter.com

Episode 31 - So Sick (of the Rona)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 50:27


Not only am I so sick of this coronavirus situation, but I am also SO SICK of the technical difficulties! But, here is some content for you all! Join Anthony and I as we discuss the coronavirus mayhem that has beseeched our lives. How has it impacted you? What are you doing to remain safe and healthy during this season in mind, body, and spirit? Let me know! Hope you enjoy the episode! IG: @theonlydanalee Intro music produced by: @thejessejamez

Episode 30 - Me

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 41:56


Hi beautiful people! Per your poll results, this episode is solely a conversation catching up on life and everything that has occurred from the alleged Hot Girl Summer until now. I really hope you enjoy! Please reach out to me via social media about also incorporating video into my podcast production and three words/thoughts you have about me and this podcast. ALL OPINIONS ACCEPTED. Thank you again so much for the support! Social: Instagram - @theonlydanalee and @growtoglo Twitter - @growtoglo and @danaleeinsanity Email: growtoglopodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 29 - No Glove, No Love (feat. @swish_dee)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 51:40


Hot girl summer is officially over.  Today we are discussing dating apps and the dating environment now! I have a special guest on this episode - a male perspective on the topic. Make sure to follow Derek on the following platforms: Twitter/IG: swish_dee Hope you enjoy! Leave a comment/review of the episode!  Apologize for the pitch on this episode, mixed it as best I could. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 28 - Hot Girl Summer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 43:09


It is 100% a hot girl summer ya'll and I HAD to clarify what this means. There has been many misconceptions floating around on the internet with hot girl vs. hot boy. I came to set the record straight. IG/Twitter: @growtoglo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 27 - Rush vs. Rest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 53:16


This week Anthony is back!!! We are discussing rush vs. rest. In life, we often feel compelled to accomplish all of our life goals immediately rather than taking our time and enjoying life presently as it is. We discuss how this shows up in our lives. Thank you for tuning in to our latest episode! Have a hot girl summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 26 - Love Thy Health feat. Antony Awad, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 75:29


Thank you for tuning in to the show! I have a special guest joining me on today’s episode. Medical student Antony Awad discusses many aspects of our health and more: The best skincare routine before and during summer Healthcare and millennials Healthcare disparities/Racism in healthcare Black women’s mortality in childbirth Health professionals mentioned by Antony: @Lauralacquer @brownskinderm Antony’s IG: @upscalemedlife --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 25 - The Ghetto

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 106:34


We are two black millennials who discuss current events, reflect on life topics and discuss different ways we can continue to grow and glow within our generation. Sorry it has been a minute since we’ve posted! This episode is a reflection and a discussion of recent current events ranging from the alleged Jussie Smollett hoax to Jordyn Woods and Michael Jackson. We have several “Let Us Put You On” things - too much to list. Thank you for listening to our show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 24 - Blickety Black

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 91:30


We are two black millennials who discuss current events, reflect on life topics and discuss different ways we can continue to grow and glow within our generation. Current events: Grammys, 21 Savage and ICE, & Gucci Brand Blackface Scandal Topic: In honor of black history, we discuss our fave black things and why we love being black. Let Us Put You On: Dana -Mushroom Chaga Elixir, Lalah Delia, Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport; Anthony - Lies My Teacher Told Me; Parable of the Sower Grow to Glo Goals: energy cleansing and continuing to be present Thanks again for listening to our show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 23 - No, No, No

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 81:33


Happy Black History Month! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Grow to Glo. We are two black millennials who discuss current events, reflect on life topics and discuss different ways we can continue to grow and glow within our generation. Current event: Jussie Smollett brutal attack “I said NO!”: We discuss the meaning and purpose of our no’s, why we have boundaries, how others can learn to adapt to boundaries, healthy vs. unhealthy boundaries The people who cannot take a no for an answer, go moisturize yourself. Let Us Put You On: Dana’s new finds - Amanda Seales HBO Comedy Special “I Be Knowing”, Khyenci Album “Love + Kinder Things”, Becoming by Michelle Obama; Anthony’s new finds:The Will to Change- Bell Hooks; Don’t Call Us Dead- Danez Smith; Into the Spiderverse movie Grow to Glo goal: Write more, and very clear YES and NO’s --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 22- Problematic Faves

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 73:53


Happy New Year! We are back with our 22nd episode. -We talk current events: Trump and his McDonald’s fiasco, the government shutdown, and the dark series Surviving R Kelly. -Topic of the week: Problematic Faves. The roller coaster history of Chris Brown and the rock bottom moment of Kanye West. -We have a new segment called “Let Us Put You On” where we share books, tv shows, music, and movies that have impacted us this week. -Grow to Glow Goal: insight and understanding --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 21- Wrap it Up Then!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 69:35


Our last episode of the year. Bye, 2018! We discuss: - Accomplishments of 2018 - Top struggles of 2018 - Goals for 2019 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 20- Tis The Season

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 65:34


Join us for a Christmas themed holiday kiki as we discuss our favorite memories and tingz. Fa la la la la la la la laaaaaa: - The best & worst Christmas presents we’ve received - Our go-to holiday movies and songs - The baddest Christmas characters in the game --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 19- Build-A-Man

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 73:00


Since cuffing season is quickly approaching, we have a little fun and build our ideal men #manifesting: - Dana recounts her trips to Spain and France - We discuss the physical builds, hobbies, and attributes of our future baes - Some aspects are non-negotiable, but we’re willing to compromise others --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 18- Family Feud

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 51:40


We discuss our Thanksgivings and how we deal with certain family members that be tryin’ us: - Is blood really thicker than water though? - Protecting our peace vs. subjecting ourselves to toxic spaces - Moving past the guilt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 17- Plant Based Shawty, Special Guest Erika Hazel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 70:48


Join us for a delicious conversation with the Bizerkeley Vegan, Erika Hazel. Sorry for the tech issues. - Vegan myths, easy eating, and love - Vegan Mac and Cheese, what?!? - Follow her @the_bizerkeley_vegan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 16- To Freedom!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 54:18


We discuss forgiveness: - Difficult things we’ve had to forgive - Obstacles that prevent us from forgiving - We’ll forgive, but probably won’t forget --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 15- October Feels

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 72:38


It’s been a month, but we’re back and catch up for a quick kiki! Pardon the technical difficulties and mic troubles, y’all know this technology never loved us. We discuss: - Dana’s trip to Rome - Entitlement culture - People be projectin’ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 14- Guilty Pleasures

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 67:37


Join us for another kiki as we discuss some of our guilty pleasures in music, tv, movies, and more: - Paramore & T. Swift - Cruel Intentions & Mean Girls - Role play & The Shade Room --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 2- Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 85:36


We changed hosting websites and had to re-upload. Beyonce lays the foundation for friendships. Also: - We will NOT be fighting an alligator for y'all - Dana Lee breaks down "Friends" by Beyonce... we mean, The Carters (there is no copyright infringement, don't come for us, B!) - To cut them off-- to not to cut them off-- that, is the question --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 1- Summer Love

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 86:45


We changed hosting sites and had to re-upload. It’s our first episode, y’all, and it’s all about summer love #comecorrect. We discuss: * Monogamy vs Thottamy * It was 3 years ago, #letitgo * Team #BaeVibes vs. Team #NiceforWhat * Men still can’t communicate in 2018 *eye roll* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 13- The Disappearing Act

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 67:24


Is it evil to ghost or cool if needed? We discuss: - Signs you’re being ghosted and reasons why - Times we’ve ghosted and been ghosted (their loss, we know) - Moving forward after being Casper’ed --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 12- Grow to Glo University

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 64:58


We reminisce on our freshman year… taking it back to 2010, y’all: They’d never seen a Black person before. In a relationship? Break up with them. “ I hate group projects, I swear.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 11- Black Therapy Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 71:44


Join us as we unpack depression and therapy in the Black community: RIP Mac Miller Just Keep Swimming --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 10- I Cheat, And?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 59:20


We discuss our thoughts about cheating: Dana is worried about karma Anthony really doesn’t care --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 9- The 5 Love Languages

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 63:11


We discuss our love languages and: Teatime with Stacy Just a few clicks reading us to filth We don’t have too much faith in them being receptive, but we’ll see --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 8- Petty LaBelle

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 68:22


Petty pie, anyone?  We discuss: The return of Onika and Issa One of us doesn’t have a petty bone in our body (lol)… the other is petty within reason You’re not even worthy of our petty --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 7- The Hotation Stays in Rotation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 65:37


Join us as we kiki and spill some tea: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas Mercury in Retrograde bringing out all the exes #accessdenied You better address ALL of the points in our paragraphs of texts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 6- Show Yourself Some Love

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 59:18


We discuss things that we have struggled to love about ourselves and progress we have made in practicing self-love: It doesn’t stop my cash flow I don’t know what he is, I don’t know what he likes, but I know it ain’t my business Self-love is the greatest middle finger of all time --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 5- Savage Self-Preservation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 71:14


We discuss the art of letting go: “You aren’t a selfish person for taking care of yourself, just a happier one.” Underwear… cars… who needs them? Flowin like Flo from Progressive --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 4- Kiki, Are You Listening?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 39:47


Join us for a quick kiki: He sounds like Seth Rogen She wasn’t hiding her boo from the world, she was hiding the thirsty world from her boo Social media, you too much --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 3- Chase My Passions or Chase a Check?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 76:59


We just wanna have our cake and eat it too… these bills tho. We discuss: Y’all remember playing MASH? #heyLeo Lebron loves Blaze Pizza Do you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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