Best MJ Concepcion Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 48 - GenX Speaks Series: Author Jaime Townzen 3:26:09

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In this episode we welcome author and artist Jaime Townzen. Jaime shares about her upbringing in Southern California, that included her parent’s divorce and subsequent remarriages that resulted in her babysitters becoming her step-sisters. Jaime reveals how the role of being a high achiever both aided her and at times sabotaged her as the weight of…

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Episode 47 - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 2:17:42

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In this episode, we discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 at 12:23pm MT on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. We touch on Charlie’s beginnings when he co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18. We reflect on the access to healthy discourse on college campuses and how it has changed since we att…

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Episode 46 - Overdevelopment and the SAVE BOCA Movement 1:07:15

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In this episode we discuss a local issue that is ongoing in our town of Boca Raton, Florida. The Save Boca campaign was formed in response to our local government’s plan to put 31 acres of public land into the hands of developers. Within those 31 acres is a 17 acre park called “Memorial Park” and often referred to as “War Memorial”, that was named …

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Episode 45 - GenX Speaks Series: MJ Eldridge - MJ aka Mommie 5:00:00

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In this episode we welcome MJ Eldridge, also known as MJ aka Mommie on social media. MJ shares about her childhood growing up in Rhode Island in a log cabin in the woods, and regales us with relatable and hilarious GenX latchkey kid stories. Her love for performance started at an early age, as well as an interest in invention. After a year at Hofst…

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Episode 44 - GenX Speaks Series: Lisa Concepcion - The Love Coach 3:32:18

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In this episode we welcome Lisa Concepcion, The Love Coach. Lisa shares about her childhood growing up with one foot in The Bronx, NY and another foot on Long Island, NY as she split her time between her father and step-mom and her mother and step-dad. After attending Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she met her first husband, Lisa began wor…

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Episode 43 - GenX Speaks Series: Gina Rania - Gen-X RESET Coach 2:39:27

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In this episode we welcome Gina Rania, Gen-X RESET Coach. Gina shares about her childhood growing up in New Jersey with her parents and two older sisters. Shortly after her parent's divorce when she was young, her mother remarried. Gina grew up experiencing the trauma that results from having a parent who is an alcoholic, which contributed greatly …

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Episode 42 - GenX Speaks Series: Sherri Dindal - The Real Slim Sherri 4:04:08

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In this episode we welcome Sherri Dindal, aka The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri reflects on her “typical GenX childhood”, that was filled with being feral, drinking from the garden hose and even having her own Hansel and Gretel situation in her neighborhood. A home life that involved alcoholism and the factors that typically go along with it resulted in…

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Episode 41 - Boomer Series: JD 3:16:54

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In this episode we welcome JD, one of the coolest boomers we know. JD shares about his experience coming from a large family of five children, which included many moves throughout his childhood. We learn how one particular moment he witnessed while living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana changed his perspective on life forever. We discuss youth sports and…

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Episode 40 - The Millennials - Craig Salazar - The Steph and Craig Show 3:45:59

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In this episode we welcome Craig Salazar, the Producer and Co-Host of “The Steph & Craig Show” podcast. Being a Xennial/elder Millennial, Craig shares how his childhood closely resembled a typical GenX childhood. Growing up in the town of Grantsville, Utah, which is situated in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains, Craig spent his formative y…

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Episode 39 - GenX Speaks Series: Dr. Patrick Lynch 3:48:08

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In this episode we welcome Dr. Patrick Lynch to the studio. Pat shares about being a child of divorce that included estrangement from his mom and a strained relationship with his dad and step-mom. After some typical GenX childhood antics, Pat was sent to military school at Riverside Preparatory Academy for high school. There he learned to follow a …

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Episode 38 - GenX Speaks Series: Julie Golden - Founder and Host of The Big D Dating Show 3:16:28

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In this episode we welcome Julie Golden, the Founder and Host of The Big D Dating Show, a comedy matchmaking show for divorced singles, specifically in the Generation X age range. Julie shares about her GenX upbringing in the city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We learn of her parents divorce and eventual remarries, the torment of her midd…

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Episode 37 - Cheating and Your Partner Having Friends of the Opposite Sex 1:19:31

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In this episode Brian and Nicole discuss cheating in a relationship or marriage from both the male and female perspective. They touch on trust, the impact on the family if the couple has children and the decision to stay or leave the relationship/marriage after finding out your partner has been unfaithful. They also discuss whether it’s appropriate…

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Episode 36 - Hashimoto's, Thyroid Disease and Perimenopause 1:47:57

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In this episode Nicole shares her journey with Hashimoto’s Disease and Thyroid Disease. She shares how important an ultrasound of her thyroid was to getting an accurate diagnosis, in addition to bloodwork. Once diagnosed, Nicole touches on the different medications that have been prescribed to her over the years and which ones worked best for her. …

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Episode 35 - GenZ Series: Ali 2:49:49

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In this episode we welcome Ali, a GenZ / Zillennial who spent most of his formative years growing up in Morocco, where most of his family still resides. Ali tells us about the beauty and culture of Morocco, and how it is a great destination as it offers so many different experiences from the beach to the mountains to the desert. We learn about his …

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Episode 34 - GenX Speaks Series: Marlon's Story 2:20:48

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In this episode we welcome Marlon, a Genxer from Trinidad who became an American citizen. Marlon describes the differences between Trinidad and Tobago, known as the “Twin Islands”. He shares his family background rooted in both Hindu and Arawak, and how coming from a blending of both led to him being exposed to overt racism from his own family. We …

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Episode 33 - Parenting Adult Children 1:38:21

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In this episode, Brian and Nicole discuss parenting adult children. They share how they've had to transition as parents in order to continue to be supportive and offer guidance while respecting their adult children's space. They reflect on the various changes and experiences adult children face for the first time in their 20s, and how the entire de…

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Episode 32 - Attachment Styles and Relationship Dynamics 1:58:55

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In this episode, Brian and Nicole discuss attachment styles and relationship dynamics. Styles discussed include anxious, dismissive avoidant, fearful avoidant and secure attachment styles. They share their own attachment styles they’ve had throughout their life and relationships. They touch on how various characteristics of avoidant attachment can …

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Episode 31 - The Millennials - Jacob Kirstein - Founder of Chapie and TERA 2:36:47

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In this episode we welcome Jacob Kirstein, the founder of the brands Chapie and TERA. Jacob, a Zillennial Millennial, shares about moving with his family to different parts of Florida when he was young, and eventually settling in Tampa, where he spent his formative years until 8th grade. After his parents divorce, he moved to South Florida where he…

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Episode 30 - GenZ Series: Nick Wucher - Co-Founder of YIFNO 2:27:13

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In this episode we welcome Nick Wucher, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the clothing brand YIFNO, which stands for “Yo, It’s F*cking Nice Out.” Nick is a GenZ/Zillennial who has spent a good part of his 20s solidifying himself as a high-level entrepreneur. We are offered a look into Nick’s childhood, where his parents seemingly excelled in …

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Episode - 29 - GenX Core Memories 1:54:48

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In this episode we share our core memories from our GenX childhood. We reminisce on shared experiences and perspectives from the movie Grease to Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 Countdown, to pet rocks to metal lunchboxes, to Love Boat to Dukes of Hazzard, to MTV and the roller rink, and many more memories that made an impact on us. It was a fun episo…

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Episode 28 - GenX Speaks Series: Mary's Story 2:21:06

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In this episode we welcome Mary, a GenX. Mary shares about her upbringing in a small town in south New Jersey, where she was the youngest of 6. A natural athlete, Mary followed in her siblings steps by joining the local swim team at the young age of three. She continued to swim through her formative years and eventually swam at the collegiate level…

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Episode 27 - The Millennials - Guller 2:48:22

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In this episode we welcome Guller, a Millennial/Zillennial. Guller shares with us his father’s move from Turkey to America, and his parents eventual meeting on a blind date at Chapel Hill. He shares the origin of his name, which is a combination of his Turkish and rural North Carolina roots. We learn how Guitar Hero literally struck a chord in him …

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Episode 26 - Boomer Series: Lou 2:23:16

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In this episode we welcome Lou, a boomer, to the studio. Lou shares about his childhood growing up in Queens, NY, where he spent his summers riding bikes and playing basketball and stickball with his friends. Lou was a hard worker at an early age and by the time he was 20 he had worked for his father, a bricklayer, on various construction sites, he…

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Episode 25 - 2025 March Madness - Bracket Selection 1:09:41

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In this episode, Brian, Nate and Andrew pick the official GenX Adulting Podcast 2025 ESPN Tournament Challenge March Madness bracket. There are some hot takes, wild picks and general gibberish with their expert picks. Tune in to hear who they picked to win it all and details on how you can get in on the action. See the info and links below for how …

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Episode 24 - GenZ Women Series: Kierstin 2:22:04

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In this episode we welcome Kierstin to the studio. Kierstin shares with us how she was always the quiet and shy girl through her formative years and typically internalized everything. Her mother’s battle with cancer through Kierstin’s middle school years, and eventual tragic passing when Kierstin was in 8th grade, further amplified those characteri…

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Episode 23 - GenZ Women Series: Grace 2:18:23

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In this episode we welcome Grace to the studio. Grace tells us about her unique upbringing growing up in a town where her community knew of her family and the pressures she experienced from such a situation. She shares about her pivotal college years, where she found space to finally be her authentic self as well as meeting her future husband. We d…

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Episode 22 - Midlife, Menopause & Reclaiming Your Energy 1:12:25

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In this episode, Brian and Nicole delve deeper into the concept of someone reclaiming their energy. Nicole theorizes that although peri/menopause is certainly a factor of women reclaiming their energy midlife, it isn’t the only reason. They discuss the motivations of women reaching the point where they’re “done” in a marriage or relationship, and w…

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Episode 21 - The Millennials - Andrew 1:58:12

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In our first episode of The Millennials series, we welcome Andrew to the studio. Andrew reflects upon his upbringing in Maine, which included playing ice hockey in a cemetery using shoes for goals, lots of baseball and a very “GenX” childhood. Andrew was part of the first generation to experience the repercussions that can result from pictures post…

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Episode 20 - GenX Speaks Series: Jenn's Story 1:47:36

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In the latest episode of our GenX Speaks series, we are thrilled to welcome Jenn. We hear about Jenn’s idyllic childhood in her beloved hometown of Buffalo, New York. After graduation, Jenn pursued not one, not two, but 3 degrees! Her love of cheerleading, which began during middle school, led to her becoming a cheer coach and eventually a Buffalo …

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Episode 19 - GenZ Series: Dr. Farzon Danesh 2:12:53

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In this episode we welcome Dr. Farzon Danesh from Labyrinth Audiology. Farzon shares with us how his parents immigrated to America from Iran so his father could pursue his education in Idaho and Tennessee. His family eventually settled in south Florida where Farzon flourished in a home life filled with love, family and his Persian culture against t…

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Episode 18 - GenX Speaks Series: Kendall's Story 2:31:42

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In this episode of our GenX Speaks series, we welcome Kendall. Kendall opens with painting a picture of her almost “Hallmark” type upbringing on a Christmas tree farm in Beavercreek, Oregon where she spent time with her large extended family. She describes how she felt “taken” when her family moved to fulfill her dad’s dream of always living in Ala…

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Episode 17 - GenZ Women Series: Brooke 1:58:01

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In episode 17 we welcome Brooke, a GenZ woman who was gracious enough to share the twists and turns of her tumultuous childhood. We start in Dearborn, MI where Brooke was born, then head to southwest Florida, which becomes the backdrop to the instability of her childhood. She gives us glimpses into her mom, step-dad and biological dad’s alcoholism …

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Episode 16 - GenX Speaks Series: Jasmin's Story 2:05:57

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In the second installment of our GenX Speaks series, we welcome Jasmin. We open with Jasmin describing her experience as a “military brat” that included multiple moves throughout her childhood as well as spending the majority of her formative years overseas. Her family eventually settled in Florida where she finished high school then headed for adv…

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Episode 15 - GenZ Series: Nate 2:30:47

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In this episode we welcome Nate, a GenZ/Zillennial who also happens to be our older son. Nate shares his memories of his early childhood years in New Jersey, followed by the experience of being the new kid starting a new school in a new state all during the middle school years. He reflects on his motivation to veer off the Catholic school path to a…

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Episode 14 - GenZ Series: Abdel 2:05:57

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In this episode we welcome Abdel, who is a GenZ/Zillennial. Abdel shares with us how he grew up in a bilingual home where his Dominican parents made sure he was fluent in both Spanish and English. He reflects on his love of baseball in childhood and how at a young age he knew that he wanted to work behind the scenes with the players and an MLB team…

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Episode 13 - GenX Speaks Series - Nicole's Story 2:11:57

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We kick off the first episode of our GenX speaks series with Nicole’s life story. Nicole shares her experiences through a tumultuous childhood that included multiple divorces, remarriages, step siblings, half siblings, moves, new schools and other events that created a perilous foundation for her to stand on. She reflects on the role of men in her …

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Episode 12 - Boomer Series: Dana 2:30:36

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In this episode we host our first Boomer, Dana. She shares some of her family history, which includes the Oregon Trail, Billy the Kid and the James Brothers. She reflects on the day JFK was assassinated, and why she never went to college. We learn about her time as a TWA flight attendant and meeting her first husband on a real blind date in 1968. S…

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Episode 11 - GenZ Women Series: Kaya, Ashlin & Vanessa 1:27:44

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In the first episode of our GenZ Women Series, Nicole welcomes Kaya, Ashlin and Vanessa to the podcast where they share their perspectives on dating, social media and mental health. They also touch on their experiences in the working world and their personal outlook on what a quality career looks like to them. They reflect on how technology has mad…

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Episode 9 - GenZ Series: Ben 2:15:11

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In this episode, come along on an adventure with Zillennial Ben Greenfield as he gives us a window into his recent world travels. From the many reasons he loves Denver, Colorado to working and living Pura Vida in Costa Rica, to how getting fired gave him the opportunity to travel the world, Ben’s captivating storytelling paralleled with his fearles…

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Episode 8 - Marriage 1:20:09

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In this episode Brian and Nicole discuss all things marriage. They consider the pros and cons of getting married young as well as their individual perspectives when it came to their own nuptials. They reflect on how the ups and downs of marriage bring a couple closer and Nicole shares her thoughts on the secret to being married for 30 years. The ch…

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Episode 7 - Wellness Journey 1:12:29

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In this episode we discuss the various changes we’ve made as well as new additions on our health journey. We reveal how incorporating daily walks has become the foundation for our overall success. We share our challenge of getting adequate sleep each night and how it sidetracked our 5am walks. Nicole shares what supplements she’s added, how she sta…

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S3 Ep12: Be Bold. Why Not? "Lead with Passion" with Special Guest Consul Gilbert Segarra 1:10:34

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Conversation with our special guest, Consul Gilbert Segarra, as he shares inspiring leadership experiences, stories, and his life challenges and successes.By MJ

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Episode 6 - Giving up Alcohol 56:32

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In this episode Nicole shares her experience with giving up alcohol. We discuss the reasons why she gave it up, the changes she noticed, the role alcohol has played in our lives and the use of it as a coping mechanism. She touches on how going alcohol free affected her social life as well as how alcohol affected her marriage and family. We discuss …

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Episode 5 - The Phases of Life 1:03:21

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In this episode we discuss the phases of life. As GenX hits mid life, a lot of us might be reflecting on the different parts of our life we've already experienced and the new chapter we're entering. Our discussion revolves around the concept that the first and possibly second phases of life derive from a general "script", but mid life presents an e…

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S3 Ep11: Be Bold. Why Not? Lead with Passion 1:11:47

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Welcome to Be Bold. Why Not with MJ! This podcast is your go-to source for leadership inspiration and motivation for those ready to take on challenges headfirst. Join MJ as she interviews trailblazers and thought leaders who share their bold journeys and the lessons learned along the way. Each episode inspires you to embrace your inner leader, push…

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Episode 4 - Man vs Bear 1:04:31

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In this episode we take on the idea of Man vs Bear. Brian shares why he chose the bear. We discuss "how is man a threat to woman" and why are some men taking the Man vs Bear trend so personally. Additionally, we cover such topics as it's not the men you don't know/it's the men you do know, victim blaming and how a man's perspective on personal safe…

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Episode 3 - All Things Music 1:01:32

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In this episode we discuss all things music! Our first concerts, favorite shows and newest discoveries. We share how we introduced our kids to live music and how music has continued to strengthen the bond between them. Nicole shares her admiration for the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, as well as the mother/daughter years of music for her and Kay…

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S3 Ep10: Be Bold. Why Not? Lead with Passion 1:02:50

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MJ's Podcast Show, Be Bold. Why Not?, features community leaders and highlights their significant contributions to society. In a recent episode, Dr. Gloria Lamela Beriones was invited as a special guest on the show to discuss her work and impact in the community. Dr. Beriones is recognized for her leadership and dedication to making a difference in…

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Episode 2 - Raising Kids, Building a Career and the Homefront 1:06:17

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In this episode we discuss the different phases we've gone through while raising our three kids and the importance of defining how you envision your "homefront" before marriage. Brian explains in detail how he built his career in information technology and offers advice for younger generations. We also cover Brian's 9/11 story, our big move to Flor…

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Episode 1 - Introduction of Brian and Nicole 1:10:29

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In this episode Brian and Nicole introduce themselves by sharing their different backgrounds, which is followed by a discussion on an assortment of topics including the GenX childhood, children of divorce vs traditional family, a shift in society's perspective on Hollywood and how Tik Tok has had a hand in it, anxiety and GenX vs Millenials/GenZ, s…