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Lowkey Grown

by Jordan Lee and Kamaria Wilson

Society & Culture

Season 2

EP16: Unfortunately We Have to Work for A Living pt. 2 - Promotions

Part 2 of 3: Capitalizing on Successes and Advocating for Yourself for Promotions There's a few hard truths you need to realize when thinking about promotions. Unfortunately this information often isn't shared with everyone. Getting promoted requires intentionality, personal advocacy, dedication to your craft, and lots of influencing to name a few. Join Jordan and Kam as they discuss their experience and share lessons learned -- some the hard way.

EP15: Unfortunately We Have to Work for A Living pt. 1

Part 1 of 3: Landing your Dream Job and Finding Success Early Creating the life you want requires money and, for most people, that means getting a job and/or climbing the corporate ladder. In this new three-part career series, Jordan and Kam share hacks, tips, and lessons learned to win in this current, insane job market. Topics discussed include landing a job, the importance of career ownership, guidelines for working from home, and career navigation tips. If becoming and staying gainfully employed is a goal of yours, join us!

Season 1

EP14: The Engagement Edit

As a twenty-something, it feels like you can't open Instagram without seeing an engagement or marriage. Well.....here's one more. On December 30th, 2024, Jordan and Kam officially got engaged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Join them as they reflect on everything that led up to that moment, starting from day one to the mere moments before.

EP13: 75 Hard Changed Our Life - Maybe It Can Change Yours Too?

You've probably heard of the "75 Hard" challenge - the one that seemingly popped up out of thin air and had many singing its praises. But what exactly is 75 Hard, and why is everyone doing it? Does the challenge actually change people's lives like some claim? After trying it for themselves, Jordan and Kam sit down to discuss their motivations for doing the challenge as well as their key takeaways.

EP12: An Ode to Our Parents: Showing Gratitude, Finding Autonomy, & Setting Boundaries

Navigating your relationship with your parents as an adult can be easier than it was as a child, but it can also present new challenges. In this episode, Jordan and Kam explore how adulthood has made them have a newfound empathy and gratitude for their parents; and also how the relationships evolve as they gain autonomy and independence.

EP11: The Art of "Locking In" : Creating Your Dream Life

One of the most difficult challenges in your 20s is learning how to take your life dreams and turn them into reality. What we call "locking in" is when you take time and significant effort to improve yourself or achieve a goal. In this episode, Kam and Jordan discuss the process of creating the life they've envisioned for themselves and the associated challenges. From not letting insecurities dictate your reality, to experiencing seasons of isolation, to leaning on faith for strength — they get real and cover it all.

EP10: We Graduated! Our 4-year Anniversary Reflection

Navigating romantic relationships is a quintessential part of young adulthood. Join us as we reflect on the first 4 years of our relationship, sharing the moments and conversations that lead to growth each year. We hope this episode inspires young couples and singles alike to have more healthy dialogue with their romantic counterparts and embrace challenges that relationships can bring.

EP9: The Underrated Element of Friendship

In episode 9, Jordan sits down with his friend Bolu to build on episode 8's theme of friendship -- this time opening up about the level of self-awareness that friendship typically brings. From personal growth and identity, building authentic connections, to placing more attention on embracing the journey of life rather solely focusing on outcomes, we get real and cover it all. Media referenced in episode Article: https://thepointmag.com/survey/manhood/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa_1MA_DEorEm45hdFT0ixxh6qAOltR-t

EP8: "Maybe the Real Cumulative GPA is All the Friends We Made Along the Way"

Making quality friends after undergrad is such an underrated challenge of adulthood. Jordan and Kam discuss starting over in new cities and making new friends as adults, including 'dating' for friends, maintaining old ones, and all the other challenges that come with it. Special shoutout to our dear friend Adriel for inspiring the title of this episode. Rest easy <3

EP7: I Gotta Find a Way to Get this $ by Tomorrow pt. 3

Part 3 of 3: Homeownership. Purchasing a home is a coveted aspect of the American dream that can feel largely unattainable for Gen Z and Millennials. On the last of the personal finance series, Jordan and Kam are joined by a dear friend, Michael Mobley, who has recently started his real estate investment journey and has all the gems for how to get started.

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