The First-Gen Lounge

Podcasts

The First-Gen Lounge, an award-winning podcast, is the FIRST show of its kind and #1 in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals. It is a place where we come to kick it and talk honestly about all things life. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh. You’ll grow… and you’ll be inspired while listening to motivating stories and valuable lessons from fellow first-gens. In every session, you’re going to get practical strategies for becoming the best version of yourself. From entrepreneurship, mentorship, graduate school advice, boosting productivity, finances, networking, facing adversity, and changing the world around you—we chat about it all (you can expect quite a few laughs, too)! More importantly, here YOU WILL find a strong community that will encourage you to keep growing each day—we’re people who break barriers and defy the odds but understand there is still much ahead of us; therefore, leaning on, and learning from, each other is what we do. So, go ahead and grab a seat, get real comfortable, and join the conversations every Thursday at 9pm EST! Learn more at www.thefirstgenlounge.com. #TheFirstGenLounge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Podcasts

Description:

The First-Gen Lounge, an award-winning podcast, is the FIRST show of its kind and #1 in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals. It is a place where we come to kick it and talk honestly about all things life. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh. You’ll grow… and you’ll be inspired while listening to motivating stories and valuable lessons from fellow first-gens. In every session, you’re going to get practical strategies for becoming the best version of yourself. From entrepreneurship, mentorship, graduate school advice, boosting productivity, finances, networking, facing adversity, and changing the world around you—we chat about it all (you can expect quite a few laughs, too)! More importantly, here YOU WILL find a strong community that will encourage you to keep growing each day—we’re people who break barriers and defy the odds but understand there is still much ahead of us; therefore, leaning on, and learning from, each other is what we do. So, go ahead and grab a seat, get real comfortable, and join the conversations every Thursday at 9pm EST! Learn more at www.thefirstgenlounge.com. #TheFirstGenLounge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English

Website:

http://www.evehudsonphd.com/

Episodes

Fall 2023: Session 280 (Winning and Grieving with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

12/31/2023

Behind all of the wins—there have been many days of uncontrollable tears and clouds of unknowns about how I’d come out of such darkness. This has been one of the most difficult and painful years of my life, and I can't say that I’m through the worst of it. In the same breath, the triumphs have been undeniably uncanny, and the depth of my gratitude and joy just cannot be articulated. What I can tell you is to get up and carry on, my love. Trust that the sun will rise again. Remain steadfast and always be thankful. Winning and grieving can coexist. Allow yourself to feel all of it. Happy 1-2-3-1-2-3! 🥂 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:45

Summer 2023: Session 279 (When It's Time to Pivot with Dr. T'Airra Belcher)

7/28/2023

Finding oneself at a crossroad is one thing, but knowing exactly which way to go once there is another. Dr. T'Airra Belcher has experienced a number of major life changes and we're excited to chat with her a bit about what to do when faced with making significant pivots. Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:44

Summer 2023: Session 277 (Stop Ignoring the Signs with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

7/14/2023

We see things. We feel things. We hear things. The answers our questions are always there--the signs are always present. Yet, somehow, we ignore 'em. It happens to the best of us. So, let's talk about why you should be paying attention to the signs. Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:10

Summer 2023: Session 276 (History Notes: How to Accept Change with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

7/7/2023

Change is good. In fact, change is everywhere and happens every day. It can be as major as changing careers or as subtle as taking a different route to work or moving the furniture in your house. I know you already know this, but change is also inevitable and scary. And as humans, we are creatures of habit, so we don’t always like things that mess up our peace and security. But whether you like change or dislike what it does to your life, I believe we need to embrace it. Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Thread, and Facebook @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:05

Summer 2023: Session 275 (History Notes: STOP Sitting On Your Dreams with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

6/30/2023

Did you know that a typical human being dreams an average of about 4 to 6 dreams per night? If you can experience at least four dreams a night, why is it that you’re still stuck on that one idea that failed to materialize? How you want your life to look doesn’t have to be constant. Things change, and new passions are discovered daily. Don’t limit yourself to a certain number of objectives just because that’s what society dictates. If you feel like the path you’re currently on is not the right one for you, by all means, change it. The prospect will seem daunting but trust me; you won’t regret it. Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:04

Summer 2023: Session 274 (Don't Wait To Be Enough with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

6/23/2023

In this season, I’m learning to embrace all of Evingerlean, as she is right now, not waiting for a “better” version of her to show up. So, I'm reminding you today to STOP WAITING for later to love yourself and be enough. Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:05:20

Summer 2023: Session 273 (Your Life Matters with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

6/16/2023

Life just be life'in sometimes, don't it? It can be so easy to get caught up in feelings of defeat, wondering if what you're doing is enough, or even trying to make sense of your place in the world. So, I just wanted to stop by to give you a reason (or a few) to keep, keepin', keepin' on... as in, keep pressing forward! Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:04:12

Summer 2023: Session 271 (Can You Handle It? with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

6/2/2023

When you ask for life to bring you all of the things that you want... Do you ever ask for the ability to handle it when it arrives? It's important to ask for the capacity for what you've asked for so you won't be out here fumbling. Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:37

Summer 2023: Session 269 (History Notes: Acknowledging Your Truth with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

5/19/2023

Let's take it back with this one. As we continue to move through the seasons of life, let's not forget to check in with ourselves. What does it mean to you to acknowledge that a truth exists? Once you bring it to your awareness, what do you do with it? Recently, someone shared with Dr. Eve that... Even if you try to act like a truth doesn't exist, that's not going to make it go away. So, let's talk tonight about acknowledging your truth. Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:16

Summer 2023: Session 268 (Tell Folks What You Feel with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

5/12/2023

Have you ever had a hard time saying hard things to people because you were scared of being rejected by them? Listen... It's important for you to know that people who love, respect, and value you make room for both the delightful and unsavory parts of you to show up. Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:06:54

Summer 2023: Session 267 (Do What You Want to Do with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

5/5/2023

Question: Are you really doing what you want to do with your life? Not just on the surface level like changing your hair color or eating a sandwich, but... Are you living in such a way that, you look at your life and you're good with it, because you're being all of who you want to be? Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:10:50

Spring 2023: Session 266 (Being in Evolution with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

4/28/2023

In case no one has told you lately… You’re allowed to evolve. You can need/want something different. You can switch directions/change paths. Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:03:00

Spring 2023: Session 265 (Being Without An Apology with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

4/21/2023

Something I was pondering the other day... It'll be moments in life when things will happen, and situations will leave you feeling like you deserve an apology, but you won't get it. I've come to understand that, for every apology that you’ll never get, reconcile/make peace with this tidbit. Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:04:41

Spring 2023: Session 264 (Being the Prototype with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

4/14/2023

I was having a conversation with my best friend, and she said something that absolutely rocked me. For example, she said, "You are worthy of being someone's fantasy." It's been one of those messages that living rent-free in my head, so I couldn't help passing the word along to you. Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:04:54

Spring 2023: Session 263 (Being A Loser with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

4/7/2023

I was in the kitchen this brewing coffee when Fantasia’s song, Lose to Win, randomly popped in my head. I listened to it and realized the great depth of it that I missed a decade ago. She says, “Sometimes you got to lose to win again.” Beyond what the song was intended, it’s an invaluable lesson for life. Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:02:53

Spring 2023: Session 262 (Being Loved with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

3/31/2023

Have you ever felt like you were loving on people, but they just weren't loving you back? It happens to the best of us, but the thing is that you can't let it harden your heart. Cause, when people come around to truly love on you, the last thing you want to do is resist it. So, let's talk real quick about allowing yourself to receive the love that you deserve. Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:06:54

Spring 2023: Session 261 (Being Wounded with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

3/24/2023

I was talking to my brother recently, and he said something about being wounded that I couldn't help sharing. So, I'm passing the word along to you. Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:07:10

Spring 2023: Session 260 (New Season, New Movements with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

3/17/2023

Question: What do you do when you find yourself in a new season in life? I was talking to my BFF the other day, and while reflecting to figure out what in the world to talk about for this show, something they said to me about this time of my life quickly came to mind: New Season, New Movements. While you may recognize that things are different, do you give enough thought to who you're supposed to be? If not, now is a perfect time to consider how you should change when the seasons of your life change. Don't forget to get connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:21

Spring 2023: Session 258 (Stop Sleeping On Yourself with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

3/3/2023

I was talking to my BFF a few months ago, and they said something to that, at the time, I didn't realize just how much it was going to hit: "Stop sleeping on yourself." Far more often than not, we may find that the things we desire most we'll find on the other side of all that we fear. Perhaps the issue is also that while we know this to be true, we get so caught up in the what-ifs and potential that things can be uncomfortable that we don't go forward. As I've been navigating one of the most challenging and uncomfortable seasons of my life, I am reminded that this is a part of the process and just a small stretch on the journey to something greater. Don't forget to get connected with me on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:10

Spring 2023: Session 257 (History Notes: Getting Through the Storms with Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.)

2/24/2023

We all have troubles in our lives. For some of us, the troubles are life-threatening, while it’s not that serious for others. What we can all agree on is that there’s always something. You can start a new week and have problems on Monday morning. Step out of the house and find a problem in your mailbox. As first-gens, overcoming obstacles in life can be pretty complicated. The good news is we all can summon the courage to face them. The even better news is that troubles are like storms. It doesn’t matter how long they last, but they always pass. Be sure to get connect with Dr. Eve on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:12:14