The transition from teenager to adult can be difficult, confusing and we can feel like we're stuck in a rut with no idea how to get out. Whether you're a teen, adult or elder, the reality is no one knows what the f@!$ they are doing. We're all just winging it and figuring things out along the way. The aim of "I'm an Adult, Now What?" is to discuss a variety of topics in an honest and open manner with an emphasis on the importance of healing from your past, being present, and discovering your ...
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Episode 39 - Modelling in Canada with Fay and Saige
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In this episode I am joined by Vancouver-based models Fay (Alaeria agency) and Saige (Richard's models). In this episode we discuss how they got started in modelling, agencies (the good and bad experiences), getting used to taking bad photos, red flags and the downside to the industry, plus working with male photographers. We also get into talking …
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Episode 38 - Multidisciplinary Artist Marv
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In this episode I am joined by multidisciplinary artist Marv (he/him). Marv is a Black photographer, painter, music producer, writer and fashion stylist who does portraiture/self portraiture and photojournalism. A lot of his work is about community, mental health and exploring self identity. Marv grew up in Surrey and Vancouver, BC and is currently…
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Episode 37 - Being a POC in the Workplace with Sneha
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In this episode I am joined by Sneha, my childhood friend. In this episode we chatted about growing up in different places, the benefits of having another ethnic friend and learning to embrace your culture. The main topic of discussion is being a person of colour in the workplace. Sneha shares some experiences so far about what it feels like to "ha…
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Episode 36 - Gender Identity with Destiny Millns
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In this episode I am joined by actor and model Destiny Millns to discuss their experience of being non-binary and how they realized they didn't identify with a specific gender. This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a while, and I'm grateful for Destiny being open to sharing their perspective. We also talk about the movie Destiny film…
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Episode 35 - One Million Trees with Director Everett Bumstead
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In this episode I am joined by director Everett Bumstead. He directed the documentary One Million Trees which was produced by Self Hired and CBC. Everett has been a tree planter and documented the lifestyle/culture in this beautiful documentary (I luckily got to watch it before this episode was recorded). We talk about the tree planting culture in …
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Episode 34 - My Luteal: Re-imagining Menstrual Support with Alexa
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In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Alexa from the company My Luteal. The philosophy behind this Vancouver-based company is to reimagine the way we view menstruation and how we manage menstruation pain. They have created an all natural menstruation relief cream (which I have tried myself and it's great!), as well as other products th…
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Episode 33 - Madonna, Movies and Coming Out with Nic Walter
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In this episode I chatted with actor Nic Walter, who I met through my good friend Robyn Ross (from episode 26). We talked about Madonna, Beyoncé, movies (Moonlight, Call Me By Your Name) and the impact they have. Nicolas also shares his experience of coming out and how Call Me By Your Name helped him. Nic's Instagram: @nicolasedwardwalter Thanks fo…
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Episode 32 - Photographer Jomar Victoria
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In this episode I am joined by my love, Jomar Victoria. He is a talented photographer from Cloverdale, BC, currently working for the Vancouver company Roden Gray and is also apart of the Street Dreams Magazine crew. In this episode we discuss his post-secondary program transition, why and how he got into photography, and the path that led him to th…
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Episode 31 - Life Coach Nadine Stille
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In this episode I had the honour of interviewing life coach Nadine Stille, who started www.coachmevancouver.com. She goes into detail about what a life coach is, who can benefit from it and what led her to become a life coach. Life coaching is not only about career goals but personal goals as well. Sometimes what we think we want is dictated by fam…
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Episode 30 - A Discussion of Black Lives with Jamila Pomeroy
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This episode was recorded via Zoom*, with guest Jamila Pomeroy. You may remember her from episode 22, where she talked about her career as a writer and model. We (virtually) sat down to discuss the racial issues that are currently happening in the U.S.A. This is a discussion based off of our personal experiences and views as black women. We talk ab…
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Episode 29 - "Dear Khloe: Love Letters to My Little Sister" - Self Love & Natural Hair with St. Clair
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In this episode I am joined by the lovely St. Clair Detrick-Jules, the author of "Dear Khloe: Love Letters to My Little Sister". She created this book out of inspiration to teach her little sister how to love her natural hair, regardless of what society says. *This episode was recorded remotely and there were some glitches/overlapping in the audio …
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Episode 28 - Navigating Life, Podcasts & Finances with Joss Biggins
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In this episode I am joined by investment advisor and the Think Space Podcast host, Joss Biggins. Joss shares his childhood experiences of growing up in Hornby, going into foster care, playing basketball in Denmark and becoming a investment advisor. All of which I think has made him into the wise person he is today. We also discuss ethical investin…
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Episode 27 - Cultivate the Witness (Wayne Dyer)
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In this solo episode I discuss the book I've been reading recently; "Your Sacred Self" by Wayne W. Dyer. The chapter that this episode is based on is "Cultivate the Witness" (starting at page 121) which is a powerful method that will aid in you becoming more in control of your emotions and your thoughts. I quote heavily from this book and highly re…
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Episode 26 - Let's Talk About LIFE with Robyn Ross
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In this episode I am joined by my good friend Robyn Ross. I've known her for a few years but it feels like a lifetime (in the best way). She's like a second mother with endless wisdom, humour and stories. Naturally when we get together we talk...a LOT. Always about meaningful topics, I promise... basically this episode is a result of that! We discu…
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Episode 25 - Lachlan: Reality TV Star, TV & Film Costumer & Many More
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In this episode I am joined by my friend Lachlan. He’s one of my favourite people that I’ve met in the movie industry due to his vibrant personality and sense of humour. Over the years he’s been making moves in the film industry. He started with background work, then became a production assistant, and now works in the costume department. He talks a…
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Episode 24 - Toxic Masculinity with Kyle Cornell
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In this episode I am joined by Kyle Cornell, an aspiring actor, writer and motorcycle enthusiast. We start off the episode with two warm up questions: What would you do if you were invisible for the day? Do you think parenting classes should be mandatory? We then move on to the main topic of this episode: toxic masculinity. Throughout the episode w…
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Episode 23 - Sugar Daddies, Dating and Travel with Felicia
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In this episode I am joined by my friend/ co-worker Felicia. We sat down to talk a variety of topics. Felicia talks about the random jobs she’s had and working/living in Australia, and why she prioritizes travel. We discuss if we’d ever have a sugar daddy and Seeking Arrangements. We also talk a little bit about working in film, my college pro expe…
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Episode 22 - Multitalented Storyteller Jamila Pomeroy
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In this episode I am joined by Jamila Pomeroy. I followed her on Instagram a while ago and finally got to meet her in person for this episode! She describes herself as a storyteller; expressing herself both visually and through the written word. She is a writer (journalist, screenwriter, author), model, and actress. But these labels hold no boundar…
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Episode 21 - Lessons from Hollywood North
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In this solo episode I discuss what it's been like working as a background performer in Vancouver, Canada a.k.a. "Hollywood North". At first I explain how I got into the industry (which wasn't intentionally) and what the job itself is. Then I talk about the random unexpected lessons I've learned from being in the industry, the good and the bad, and…
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Episode 20 - Moving, Makeup Artistry & Endometriosis with Gift
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In this episode I am joined by my eldest sister, Gift. She is a makeup artist pursuing fashion makeup. She dropped a lot of wisdom in this episode and shares some personal stories. We discuss what moving from Scotland to Saskatoon was like for her at age 15. Then what her experience was like moving as an adult at age 21 from Saskatoon to Vancouver …
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Episode 19 - The Life-Changing Book: "A New Earth" by Eckart Tolle
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In this episode I talk about one of the best books I’ve ever come across; “A New Earth” by Eckart Tolle. This book made so much of an impact on my life that I decided to get the name tattooed on my arm recently. I explain why it’s such a powerful read, then I read quotes from the book, and expand on some with personal anecdotes. The book’s descript…
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Episode 18 - Tinthi: A Third Culture Kid
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In this episode, I am joined by my friend Tinthi. She is one of the founders of Origin Papers; a platform for creative collaborators to share art and stories and to become immersed in different cultures. As an immigrant from Zimbabwe, she has gone on to live in multiple places. In this episode we answer two questions: what characteristics of friend…
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Episode 17 - A Pep Talk for Artists (Mini-episode)
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Being an artist is tough! Sometimes it feels like what we’re doing is pointless and we get stuck in an artistic rut. What’s the point? Well I decided to ramble on (sorry lol) about the skills you acquire from being an artist, and how it actually contributes to the world. And remember: ruts are normal! Hang in there artists :)Hosted by Jade Pattende…
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Episode 16 - My Path to Improved Self-Confidence (Miniepisode)
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I'm back from travelling and while I was gone I had been thinking a lot about self-confidence. I decided to talk about my personal experience with self-confidence in this episode and how I gradually become more comfortable with myself. I hope that if you're struggling with your self-confidence right now, you'll take something from this episode. I c…
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Episode 15 - Part II - Relationships, Dating and Real Love with Ralitsa & Fiston
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PART II of episode 15. In this episode I am joined by my two friends Ralitsa (who was a guest on episode 7)and Fiston to discuss relationships. We dove into so many areas of relationships: why not dating until adulthood can be a great thing for your self-confidence and identity. Dating as a black woman. Questions to ask yourself about what you brin…
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Episode 15 Part I - Relationships, Dating and Real Love with Ralitsa & Fiston
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In this episode I am joined by my two friends Ralitsa (who was a guest on episode 7)and Fiston to discuss relationships. We dove into so many areas of relationships: why not dating until adulthood can be a great thing for your self-confidence and identity. Dating using apps. Dating in Vancouver. Dating as a black woman. Questions to ask yourself ab…
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Episode 14 - Let's Talk about Youtube with OMWTV
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In this episode I am joined by the 3 funny guys that make up OMWTV. They are based in Vancouver, BC. We talk about how they met eachother, how they got started doing Youtube videos and where they hope to go in the future. But first, we start the episode by answering random questions. Check out their Youtube channel Instagrams: @alec_shaw98 @_yannic…
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Episode 13 - Discussing Racism & Colourism with Ana Loza (Youtube/Podcast Collaboration)
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In this episode I sit down with Ana Loza to discuss racism, colourism, white privilege, white-washing in Hollywood... we briefly dip our toes into each of these topics. We talk about what it was like to grow up in different countries and how that experience was for us as black women. Ana Loza filmed this as a Youtube video, and I decided to record …
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Episode 12 - Death and Why The Twilight Series Made Me Depressed
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In this mini episode I decided to discuss death. It's a hard subject but I personally use it to help fuel my motivation (yes, sometimes it doesn't work). My family lost a family member, and it is really tough, but it changed the way I look at life (in a positive way). I also refer to the amazing book I just finished reading; "The Subtle Art of Not …
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Episode 11 - Jealousy and Envy (How to Convert It Into Something Useful)
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In this mini-episode, I discuss how feelings of jealousy and envy held me back in life, but also how I used it to figure out what I needed to do next. Feelings can show you a lot about yourself if you take the time to be aware and analyze your thoughts. I talk about how we need to nip jealous comments/behaviour/thoughts in the bud because (not to b…
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Episode 10 - Lauren, Let's Talk Anxiety
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In this episode I sit down with my lovely friend Lauren, a South-African immigrant, to talk about one of her biggest challenges; anxiety. We discuss how we truly feel about the "Bell Let's Talk" day, our experiences with panic attacks, and why we hate float tanks. We also talk about our recent travels and how the experience made us feel like differ…
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Episode 9 - How Antonio Handled a Life-Changing Event
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In this episode I am joined by Antonio Cordero. He is currently a writer, director and actor in-the-making. In this episode he discusses his life as a child actor, and his other passion in life; becoming a pilot. However the main focus of this episode is the event that put his pilot license on hold: a brief episode of psychosis caused by medication…
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Episode 8 - "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay (An Exercise for Forgiving Yourself and Your Parents)
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In this episode I talk about an exercise from page 72 of the book "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. This exercise is very emotional and I recommend you doing it when you have privacy, or with someone you can really trust to be vulnerable around. I believe that we can forget that our parents are really just grown-up children who have also been…
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Episode 7 - Black Hair & Beauty Standards with Ralitsa & Ashleica
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In this episode I am joined by my friends Ralitsa and Ashleica. They are both amazing singers (check our their work!) and overall amazing people. We all work in the film industry as background performers, and in this episode we discuss our experience on a tv show that required us to be au naturel. Growing up in London, Montreal and Scotland, we tal…
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Episode 6 - One of my tips for a happier life
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In this mini-episode I discuss one of my secrets to a happier life (in my experience): to stop blaming others and take responsibility for your own actions. This is a hard habit to break and I still find myself doing it, but awareness of the habit is the first step my friends! I found this to be a monumental step away from self-pity and into a more …
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Episode 5 - Daniela Arbaje - Photography and being crew in the film industry
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In this episode I am joined by Daniela Arbaje, a talented photographer I've had the pleasure of shooting with. Daniela explains her job as a production assistant in the Vancouver film industry "Hollywood North", and how she got there. She also talks about her experience of moving to Vancouver, Canada at the age of 18. If you're interested in becomi…
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Episode 4 - Assumptions: The Cause of Unhappiness?
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In this mini-episode I discuss an idea from the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz: how the power of assumption may be causing unnecessary unhappiness. Did that person who smiled at you at the mall into you or were they just being friendly? Is that person who didn't text you back mad at you or did they injure themselves or are just plain…
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Episode 3 - Being Mixed Race with Zoë & Faydra
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Welcome to Episode 3 of "I'm an Adult, Now What?" hosted by Jade Pattenden. This episode I am joined by one of my sisters, Zoë (yes we sound almost the exact same) and our friend Faydra. This episode we discuss what it’s like to be mixed race and talk a little about how that effects dating. We answer some intro questions like: would you rather age …
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Episode 2 - Pump the Brakes on Negative Thinking (Minisode)
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In this episode I dive into one of the self-help tips that changed my perspective on myself, which is from the book "Your Erroneous Zones" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imanadultnowwhat/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imanadultnowwhat/support…
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Episode 1 - A Lesson in Confidence with Jenny & Kyle - Part II
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Welcome to Part II of the very first episode of "I'm an Adult, Now What?" hosted by Jade Pattenden. This episode I am joined by Jenny and her boyfriend Kyle.The main topic of this episode were cell phones. We also touched on self-image, Instagram, Jenny and Kyle's advice for how to become more confident and specifically when they felt this shift in…
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Episode 1 - Cell Phones and Self-Image with Jenny & Kyle - Part I
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Welcome to Part I of the very first episode of "I'm an Adult, Now What?" hosted by Jade Pattenden. This episode I am joined by Jenny and her boyfriend Kyle. The main topic of this episode were cell phones. We also touched on self-image, Instagram, Jenny and Kyle's advice for how to become more confident and specifically when they felt this shift in…
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This is a brief-ish introduction to explain the goal of the "I'm an Adult, Now What?" podcast.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imanadultnowwhat/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imanadultnowwhat/support
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I'm An Adult, Now What? (Trailer)
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