Have ya ever noticed that is adulting is hard? How do we even know if we are doing this correctly? Travis brings on young adults that have figured out a specific aspect of adulthood, so that we can all learn how to adult.
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Welcome to "How to Adult," the podcast where we navigate the winding paths of adulthood and share insights on personal and professional growth. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the exhilarating and challenging journey of transitioning from a full-time job to becoming a full-time entrepreneur.Our guest, Dr. Michael Carmody, joins us for a candid conversation about "The Entrepreneur's Jump." Dr. Carmody recently made the jump from his full-time job as a Director of Auxiliary Programs to a Summer Camp Consultant and Brand Identity Developer. Join us as we explore the intricacies of this significant transition period – the fears, the excitement, and the strategic moves that can make all the difference. Whether you're contemplating starting your own business or already navigating the entrepreneurial waters, this episode provides insightful perspectives to help you navigate the uncharted territory.Support the show
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Meagan came on the show to share her story of adopting two children. In the process, myths were busted, lessons were learned and inspiration was sparked. We talk about the emotion behind adoption, the process of adopting, the myths of adoption and what to prepare for as you start the journey. Let's learn how to adult! Find this podcast on Instagram: @howtoadulttwEmail Meagan at mparker316@gmail.comIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.If you are interested in sponsoring this podcast or an episode, please reach out to me and we will put it together. Support the show
THE Zach Stiles came on the show to talk about how home loans work. Another thing public education taught us next to nothing about. We talk about the first steps to getting a home loan, the key terms that we need to know about, what to do and, of course, what not to do. Let's learn how to adult! Find this podcast on Instagram: @howtoadulttwFind Zach at http://roywestteam.comCall Zach at the office: 4098661901Text Zach at 4092739744If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.If you are interested in sponsoring this podcast or an episode, please reach out to me and we will put it together. Support the show
I have brought on the expert in giving, Chris Blacker, to talk all about volunteerism and how important it is to give time or money if you are called to do so. We talk about why people give their time, the external and internal benefits of giving time, the different ways to give and the overall impact of volunteerism. Let's learn how to adult! Find this podcast on Instagram: @howtoadulttwFind Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-blacker-7423a3190/Find Chris on Instagram: @chrisblackerIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.If you are interested in sponsoring this podcast or an episode, please reach out to me and we will put it together. Support the show
Season 2 is here! I have brought on the innovative Trey Cobb to the show to talk all about the state of small business based on our experience. We talk about the trends in small businesses, challenges for businesses, characteristics of business owners and so many examples of what to do and not do. Let's learn how to adult! Find this podcast on Instagram: @howtoadulttwFind Trey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-cobb3/If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.If you are interested in sponsoring this podcast or an episode, please reach out to me and we will put it together. Support the show
Season 2 is here! We have to start with my wife of course. We are sharing our pregnancy story in the hope to inspire and motivate people to continue on theirs. We talk about the struggles getting pregnant, our experience being pregnant and what birth looked like for us. For the first time in season 2, let's learn how to adult! Find this podcast on Instagram: @howtoadulttwIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.If you are interested in sponsoring this podcast or an episode, please reach out to me and we will put it together. Support the show
This is an Albert Suarez TAKEOVER! Albert has taken over and is the host of this podcast. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Albert talk all about what is going on in Travis' life, different approaches to goal setting this time of year and how we are going to approach 2022. Let me know your thoughts! Find Albert on Instagram: @suarezcreativeFind this podcast on Instagram: @howtoadulttwIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show
It is time to end Season 1! In this episode I share some exclusive news, statistics from season 1 and how you can help the podcast grow before season 2 starts in 2022. Follow the podcast on Facebook & Instagram: @howtoadulttwIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
You have been applying for months. You got an interview! Now it is time to prepare and put your best foot forward so you get the job. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Candace talk all about what the job hunt entails and, ultimately, how to ace the interview. We go from all the feelings that are within a job search, how to prepare for the interview you got and the do's/don't's of interviewing. Let me know your thoughts! www.theinterviewadvisor.com/getstartedcandacegreentx@gmail.comIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
It is Thanksgiving week! How can we show the people we love that we are thankful for them? How can we, in general, live a grateful life? Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Allee talk all about what we are thankful for this year, how we can live grateful lives and how to show that we are thankful. We go from the mindset you should approach being thankful with, what routines go into living a grateful life and qualities that can not coexist in a grateful life. Find Allee on Instagram: @aguacate.cacahuateIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
Yay! You are pregnant! Yay! It's a twin pregnancy. Wait, what? TWO BABIES?! Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Andra talk about everything people need to know about being a parent of multiples. We go from the mindset you should approach parenthood with, to balancing time, to not losing yourself and even family involvement. Find Andra on Instagram: @twinmomacademy Find Andra on Facebook: Twin Mom Academy Check out the Twin Mom Academy Website: https://twinmomacademy.com/If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
You have started your career. You have dedicated yourself to learning and growing. You have learned that this career is no longer for you. Now what? Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Madyson discuss how she was able to completely switch industries and all that it took for her to get to a point where she is now succeeding in a different industry than when she started. We go from the reflection people have to do, the action you have to take, common mistakes people make and what to look out for in your search. Find Madyson on Facebook: Madyson Williams Find Madyson on LinkedIn: Madyson WilliamsIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show
Some may say the holiday season is the most stressful time of the year, but why? This should be the happiest time of the year, but we lose sight of what is truly important. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Amber discuss a few of the top most stressed about things this time of year and solutions to each problem brought up. We go from money to balancing time to balancing personalities, as well as other topics we brought up off the cuff. Find Amber on Instagram: @food_byamberIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show
As we are entering the work force and, "paying our dues," we tend to over work ourselves to a point of extreme exhaustion. Burn out is real life and many people throughout the country, especially young people, end up in a scenario where they are burnt out. Is all of this normal or is there an alternative. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Rosemary discuss the research behind why burn out occurs, how people experience it and what we can do to deal with it/help our loved ones. This is an incredible episode for just about anyone because we have all either experienced burn out, know someone who has experienced it or are currently experiencing it. Check out Rosemary's website: insecurecinderella.comFind Rosemary on Instagram: @rosiepoohxoxoFind Rosemary on LinkedIn: Rosemary EmordiIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
We have all heard people make the argument of, "You HAVE to leave your hometown to be successful." Do you really though? Do you have to leave your home, family and comfort to achieve success? Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Colby discuss what success means to him, how he obtained his definition of success, and different philosophies about building a life you can be proud of. This episode is fantastic for people trying to figure out where you want to be geographically and professionally. Check out Knox Media on Facebook: facebook.com/colbyknoxmedia/Find Colby on Instagram: @colb.yIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
Today's Greek organizations are incredibly stereotyped some legit reasons and some not so legit reasons. Some of that pain is self-inflicted, but some of it is placed on the organization by society. So the question is, should you join a Greek organization or should you not? Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Nik discuss the history behind these organizations, what the local organizations look like, the critiques we have about the Greek system as a whole and the bigger impact of Greek organizations. This episode is fantastic for people considering to join, active members, alumni and everyone in between. Check out Nik's website: fraternityman.comFind Nik on LinkedIn: Nik KoulageorgeIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
As Zach says, "Work, Gym, Party, Repeat." That is what this episode is all about. Having a healthy lifestyle and balancing that with other areas of life can be hard, but it is not impossible. All it takes is a little bit of help to get started. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Zach discuss his philosophy about working out and having a healthy life style. We dive deep into scheduling time for everything, how to make it cost effective and how to have fun along that way. Find Zach on Instagram @zachofarcIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
Another Career Confusion episode! Y'all loved the other career confusion episodes, so it's time for another. As young adults, we don't always know if what we are doing is what we are called to do. John Peasley Jr.'s story is an incredible example of what it takes to find your calling. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and John discuss each step it took for him to find what he feels is what he is called to do. We dive deep into how society shapes us, the mental/emotional impact of this area of life and finding what it means to be happy with your career. Find John at austinrealestate.comIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
We all want to lose weight. It is easy for some of us. It is harder for others. Some are more willing to make the tough decisions and dedicate themselves to the cause. Those are the people that see the results. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Cody discuss his weight loss journey. We dive deep into the hard decisions, the thoughts to fight through and the steps that have to be made. Find Cody on Instagram @codyyjessFind Cody on Tik Tok @codyhuffmanIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
It is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! We have to celebrate, honor and respect our incredible Hispanic community. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Faith discuss the importance of respecting the hispanic community and how to celebrate this month. We dive deep into the importance of acknowledging this month, how to celebrate the culture and stereotypes to be aware of. Find Faith on Instagram @faithfloresartIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
Saving money is a skill that a lot of adults struggle with, so we need to call it out, reflect on our experience and take action. From budgeting to retirement accounts to making smart financial decisions, we talk all about this arena of life. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Seth discuss the importance of saving money and the different philosophies that are out in the world about saving money. We dive deep into strategies and methodologies to effectively save money. Find Seth on Instagram @realsethmcneillFind Seth on Twitter @percosethIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
Content creation has been on the come up with the rise and popularity of the internet and social media. From blogging to podcasting to gaming streams, content creating is huge and can be lucrative. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Taylor discuss what the world of game streaming looks like and what it takes to be successful in the industry. We dive deep into what content creation looks like, creating a community in addition to the content, balancing life and our take on content creation in general.Find Taylor on Twitch, TikTok and YouTube! @tbone5797Find Taylor on Discord! The Steak CommunityFind Taylor on Instagram! @tbone5797.tvIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
The transition from your time in education to the real world can be really hard. There are all kinds of new things that you are experiencing and a life that you have to leave behind. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Aiman discuss the difficult transition and the things people should think about and be aware of as they are going through this time. We dive deep into what you will lose, what you gain and how to balance all of the things the real world takes away and gives you.Find Aiman on Instagram! @aiman.baig If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
So many people want to work on their own terms. So many people want to "fire their boss." Many people want to work for themselves. Guess what? People do all of these things! Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Albert discuss entrepreneurship and Albert's experience in creating, building and growing his business. We dive deep into what it takes to be an entrepreneur, things people should be aware of and what we see in the entrepreneurship world. Find Suarez Creative on Instagram! @suarezcreativeFind Albert on Instagram! @albertoe_If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show
When you are real career confused, you just try everything and that is okay. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Lalo discuss the career confusion that he experienced and how he combatted that confusion in his early career. We dive deep into the struggle of being a young professional during COVID-19, the mental toll that it takes on you to go down the wrong path and the silver lining once you find the career for you. Find Lalo on Instagram! @laloescovar If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
Are you a young adult and still don't know what you want to be when you grow up? This episode is just for you. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Ashley discuss the career confusion that she experienced and how she gained clarity by switching fields. From the red flags you need to look out for, to the green lights we need to see, to looking for opportunities to transfer skills, we truly learn how to adult in this episode.Find Ashley on Facebook! Ashley Meaux If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show
We talked all about product-based side hustles, but we didn't touch on service-based side hustles. Here is a bonus episode diving into service-based side hustles. Let's learn how to adult!Travis and Cameron discuss the nature of service-based side hustles using his side hustle, Cameron Owen PR, as an example. From embracing getting that first client, to niche-ing, to balancing time, to scaling the business, we truly learn how to adult in this episode.Follow Cameron on Instagram! @cameroncraigowenFollow his side hustle on Instagram! @cameronowenprIf you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
Creating a side hustle that you actually enjoy takes intentional effort by all parties involved in the business. Let's learn how to adult!Travis, Laurel and Caleb discuss the nature of side hustles utilizing their side hustle, Happy Basset, as an example. From embracing adaptation, to niche-ing, to balancing time, to protecting your relationship, we truly learn how to adult in this episode.Follow Happy Basset on Instagram! @thehappybassetYou will find amazing photos of the products they source, cute animals and a link to their website. If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, tap on the contribution link below and follow for future episodes. Support the show
Creating additional income is a common struggle that young adults have throughout the country. For the first time, let's learn how to adult!Travis and Amber Leigh Walker discuss her experience with creating her side hustle, Food - By Amber. From researching to documentation to fighting negative thoughts, we dive into the methodology of setting up a side hustle. If you liked this episode, give it a like, rate and review. If you REALLY liked the show, my Venmo is below for generous donations. Follow Food - By Amber on Instagram! @Food_ByAmberFollow Amber on Instagram! @amberleighwalker_You will find amazing photos of all of her goodies and a link to her order form. I said in the show that you could use my Venmo for generous donations, but I have chosen to use the link below for generous donations. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToAdultTW)
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