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The podcast previously known as Tampa Baybe. Hosted by me, Kenz, an elevated basic from Chicago. Graciously known by most as “Queen” and that’s what I’ve chosen to surround myself with. This show is a love letter to anyone going through it - trying to navigate life without a guide. A show hosted by a King (or a Kenz) tune in every Thursday for each chapter to the survival guide that is mental health & life changes in your 20’s and 30’s. Follow us on Instagram @KenzAndQueens for more daily content!

MacKenzie Mitchell


    • Nov 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Kenz & Queens

    Long Distance Friendships + Tampa Pros/Cons feat. Jordan Broderick, Chelsea Miller & Riley Klein

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 70:28


    On this week's episode, I have three special guests. We talk about the perks and downsides of living in Tampa, the pros and cons to long-distance friendships, and the many reasons we think that we all will stay friends beyond this experience. I also learned in this episode that neither Chelsea nor Jordan know how to spell the word Illinois or where in Michigan is on a map. This is our last episode in Florida before I begin my trek back to Michigan and Riley and I finally are done with long distance. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @KenzAndQueens and on TikTok @Ken_zMitchell. If you liked the show make sure that you rate it on whatever platform you're listening and share it to your stories. See you next week Queens. More about the music behind the show check out: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-richard/444228116 https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/btVNfc9YP1R6hqTL6

    The Story Of My Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 27:52


    On this weeks episode, I delve into the story of my engagement to my now fiancé Riley. I talk about whether or not I knew, what happened in the days before it happened, the entire story of the day of, and the day is following. I mentioned this in the episode quite a bit but I just like to say it here as well, thank you to everyone who reached out to us and has just showered us with love and support from the beginning of our relationship to now we appreciate you so much. I'd also like to give a special shout out to Hannah who helped coordinate my entire engagement with Riley you guys did an amazing job and I'm so grateful that you're both in my life. If you like this weeks episode make sure that you stay tuned for weekly episodes every Thursday and follow us on social media @KenzandQueens and @Ken_zMitchell on TikTok. More about the music behind the show check out: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-richard/444228116 https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/btVNfc9YP1R6hqTL6

    The Reality of Plant Based Lifestyles + My Thoughts on GameChangers Doc

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 64:20


    In this weeks episode, we get into my thoughts on living a plant-based lifestyle, whether that means being vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, fins and feathers, Paleo, etc. This conversation is rooted in the fact that my special guest this week has just recently become a vegetarian after watching the documentary GameChangers. For those that may not know game changers is a documentary about the effects of living a vegan lifestyle especially, those effects on athletes. Tune in to not only hear my two cents, but real data I collected from all of you. As always you can keep up with the show daily @KenzAndQueens on Instagram or @Ken_zMitchell on TikTok. Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe to all things Kenz & Queens on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and more! More about the music behind the show check out: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-richard/444228116 https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/btVNfc9YP1R6hqTL6

    The Show Is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 31:06


    On this weeks episode, I explain to you what happened to Tampa Baybe - why the show ended, what's going on, what's next, and what you can look forward to. I.. of course… add in a little tea about my married neighbor and his ~alleged~ affair. Listen for yourself for more juicy detail from your fellow nosey neighbor. Thank you for your support on Season 1-ish…Tune in next week for the start of Season 2! Follow us on Instagram @KenzAndQueens or on Tik Tok @ Ken_zMitchell

    An Honest Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 21:38


    On this weeks episode, I talk to you guys about everything that's going on post surgery and in my life in general. We have a candid and honest conversation about why the show has been wishy-washy and inconsistent the last month or so. We spill the tea and then we infuse that tea with Bizi Vitamin Honey (listen to the episode for 30% off Bizi products). Stay up-to-date with all things Tampa Baybe by following us on Instagram at @TampaBaybePodcast or on TikTok @Ken_zmitchell

    Having a Breast Tumor at 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 43:55


    On this weeks episode, I go into detail about my experience with finding a lump in my breast at 25, that turned out to be a tumor. Recapping the fear of the last 5 months, not knowing whether or not I had breast cancer. Follow us on Instagram @TampaBaybePodcast or on TikTok @Ken_zMitchell to stay up-to-date with my journey and my daily life.

    Mental Resets + The “One”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 50:22


    On this weeks episode we delve into something that we've talked a lot about on Instagram this week, and that is this concept of mental resets. What are they? What do they do? And how do we do them? I also talked about the importance of giving yourself a break and not getting discouraged for being imperfect. The episode concludes with talking about how you know that you've met the “one”, your perfect person. I talk about my journey into meeting the one, and give some advice I wish I had to anybody who may be still be looking or unsure if they have found them. Don't forget to support this week small business: Bizi Vitamin Honey - listen to the episode to get a promo code for 30% off on their website. If you would like and are able to help with some of the refugee efforts in Afghanistan resources are available below. • https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/afghanistan.html • https://www.icrc.org/en/document/afghanistan-red-cross-supported-health-facilities-treat-more-4000-people-wounded-weapons# • https://support.womenforwomen.org/donate/afghanistan-emergency-2x-match?src=HHUA21082A •

    Am I An Adult Now? (feat. Rachel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 84:42


    How to overcome early 20's hardships. On this weeks episode we have a very special guest, Rachel! Rachel is a financial advisor and one of my best friends. We talk all about deciphering the differences between things that ruin your life and things that teach you important life lessons, how our imposter syndromes were affected after losing our jobs during COVID, career regression versus progression, oppressive work places where being “young” = dumb, outgrowing the party stage, and best practices to help you be and stay successful (*hint* finance advice and health tips)

    Things My Therapist Has to Deal With

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 43:06


    On this week's episode, we discover why I'm in therapy, how long I've been going, what my thoughts are on my therapist and her constant swearing, and more! We get into some small businesses I think you should support run by POC, AAPI, and Women plus the best headlines from Reddit on Florida Man this week. Make sure you follow us on socials @TampaBaybePodcast and @Ken_zMitchell

    Dating in your mid 20's, Emotional Intelligence, Imposter Syndrome in Life and Work (feat. Jordan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 87:20


    On this weeks episode we have our first guest of the season! We talk about dating in your 20s especially with the added layer of life pre-pandemic versus post pandemic, The shifts in “your type” when you're practicing emotional intelligence, FOMO from watching your friends start the next stages of your life and feeling like you're a late bloomer, imposter syndrome in terms of who you are versus who society wants you to be, and imposter syndrome in the workplace…do any of us know what we're doing? Am I about to get fired?

    Body Dysmorphia in Hot Climates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 32:04


    !!TW!! *BODY DYSMORPHIA AND MENTAL ILLNESS* On this weeks episode, we turn things down a bit to talk about body Image, specifically body dysmorphia, when you live in hot climates and are constantly surrounded by beautiful, fit, “skinny”people. I tell y'all details about my journey with body image and my own personal struggles with body dysmorphia and mental illness. Tune in to learn more!

    Making Friends + WFH, Long Distance, Florida Man 4th of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 32:15


    Welcome back to Tampa Baybe! On this week's episode we are talking all about the process of making new friends when you move to a new city, with the added layer of difficulty when you work from home, how to manage long distance relationships (plus some motherly advice on how to save money when you travel a lot), and we close out the episode with a little story time from the Fourth of July where I possibly met a pirate, swam with a wild dolphin, got blood all over our boat, and got too high to watch fireworks. LETS GOO

    The Road To Becoming Florida Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 31:55


    On this debut episode I talk to you guys all about the crazy adventure to get to Florida, how to apply for a job in a pandemic, some friendship drama, and my thoughts on Florida so far

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