Growing Yet Grown

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Growing Yet Grown is a podcast hosted by two friends in their 30s. We explore the reality of growing after you’re already grown - careers evolving, relationships changing, money decisions getting heavier, identities shifting, and expectations colliding with real life. Each episode is a candid, thoughtful conversation about the choices and tensions that define modern adulthood - no easy answers, just honest reflection, lived experience, and practical insight. This podcast is for anyone who knows that adulthood isn’t a finish line - it’s a phase of continuous growth, questioning, and becoming.

  1. 5d ago

    How I Quit My Corporate Career, Bought 6 Businesses and Started a New Life

    Is buying a business the right move for your career? or should you just stick with your corporate career?   In this episode, Doyin and Simone sit down with Rilwan, a serial entrepreneur who left corporate America and then bought 6 different businesses.    After spending over 15 years in corporate America, our guest decided to step away from the traditional path. This conversation explores the shift toward becoming a business owner and how leaving the safety of a steady paycheck can sometimes be the key to long-term success. We discuss the mindset required to move from a standard career into active business acquisition.   Rilwan also shares his framework for buying businesses while keeping a safety net, choosing between independent businesses vs. franchises, and why modern corporate jobs might not be as safe as you think.  Whether you are considering a career change or looking to scale your own portfolio, this episode breaks down the realities of leaving corporate life behind. If you are looking to pursue entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with valuable insights you need to start. Drop your thoughts in the comments and let's get into it! #SerialEntrepreneur #SmallBusiness #FranchiseOwner #BuyingABusiness #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneurship #smallbusinessadvice #GrowingYetGrown

    How I Quit My Corporate Career, Bought 6 Businesses and Started a New Life

  2. Oct 16

    If You Can’t Do A Joint Account With Someone, DON’T MARRY THEM

    Can you do a joint account with the person you're about to marry? If the honest answer is no — that tells you everything. In this episode, Doyin and Simone dive deep into the uncomfortable, high-stakes world of money and marriage.  From the evolution of financial transparency and the reality of joint vs. separate accounts to the myth of 50/50, vex money, and why signing those papers carries a massive lifelong weight, this conversation lays it all out on the table.   If you've ever wondered how to handle financial trust, why modern culture often prioritizes the wedding over the marriage, and what actually happens when you share one financial pot, this episode is for you.   Drop your thoughts in the comments and let's get into it! #MarriageAndMoney #MarriageAdvice #FinancialTransparency #RelationshipAdvice #ModernMarriage #GrowingYetGrown #JointAccount #MarriageGoals #marriagepreparation #5050

    If You Can’t Do A Joint Account With Someone, DON’T MARRY THEM

  3. Sep 23

    If You Don't Know THIS About Divorce, Then You SHOULDN'T Get Married

    Thinking about a prenup and divorce? In this episode, Doyin and Simone sit down with Lani Akiona, a family law attorney with over 20 years of experience and someone who has personally navigated her own high conflict divorce. She breaks down everything about Prenups and Divorce: from what divorce actually costs, what a prenup can and can't do, how collaborative divorce works, and why the things you think you know about marital law are probably wrong. Marriage is often romanticized, but protecting your assets is a practical step that deserves honest conversation. In this episode, we tackle why a prenuptial agreement isn't just about planning for a split, but about creating transparency in your partnership. We explore how these discussions can actually strengthen a relationship by removing the guesswork around finances. Whether you are currently engaged or just curious about financial planning in marriage, this discussion offers a realistic perspective on handling legal protection. We also look at the stigma surrounding divorce and how changing your mindset can help you approach these big decisions with more confidence. If you've ever wondered how much a bitter litigation battle actually costs compared to collaborative divorce, who really needs a prenup, or whether asking for a prenup means a lack of trust, this episode is a must-watch. Drop your thoughts in the comments and let's get into it!  #DivorceLawyer #prenup #divorcelawyer #collaborativedivorce #divorceadvice #GrowingYetGrown #familylawattorney #AssetProtection

    If You Don't Know THIS About Divorce, Then You SHOULDN'T Get Married

  4. Sep 9

    The Real Reason You Can't Make Real Friends At Work (How To Fix It)

    Struggling with making friends as an adult? Doyin and Simone break down the difference between networking and real connection. In this episode of Growing Yet Grown, In this episode, Doyin and Simone tackle a delicate and often unspoken conversation on adult friendships, professional networking, and the transactional relationships no one wants to admit. Many people find that while they are comfortable navigating professional spaces, forming genuine bonds feels significantly harder. We explore why this transition happens and share honest reflections on our own experiences with loneliness in adulthood. We answer questions like : Can you actually make a real friend at work or through LinkedIn?  Is it ever okay to keep someone around purely as a networking opportunity? And if you had to choose between a friend who adds zero career value but connects with your soul, or a career catalyst who lacks personal warmth, which one wins? This conversation is for anyone who feels like they have mastered the art of professional networking but still struggles to build lasting personal relationships. By acknowledging the difficulty of the process, we hope to normalize the experience and offer a space to reflect on how we approach connection today. Drop your thoughts in the comments and let's get into it!  #AdultFriendships #NetworkingTips #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceRelationships #makingfriends #workfriends

    The Real Reason You Can't Make Real Friends At Work (How To Fix It)

  5. Sep 2

    She Left Her 18-Month-Old To Become A Doctor — Does She Have Regrets 40Years Later?

    Grandma Grace became a physician in the 1980s when very few women did. She left her 18-month-old baby at home, flew to Glasgow pregnant to specialize, and went on to run programs in 33 African countries, with the WHO. And she did all of this while raising children..  In this episode, Doyin and Simone welcome their first-ever guest: 72-year-old trailblazing physician, grandmother, and global health expert who built an incredible international career while raising a family. If you've ever wondered how to balance career ambition with motherhood, deal with workplace politics, navigate mom guilt, this episode is a masterclass in resilience. Grandma shares raw, unfiltered advice on what she wishes she knew at 35, how her definition of success has evolved over decades, and why focusing on the "now" is everything.  Grab a notebook, you're going to want to take notes! #ambitiouswomen #workingmom #careerwomen #momguilt #lifeadvice #workingmoms #mentalhealth

    She Left Her 18-Month-Old To Become A Doctor — Does She Have Regrets 40Years Later?

  6. Aug 26

    How To Know It's Time To Leave A Relationship

    Welcome back to the Growing Yet Grown Podcast! In this Season 3 first episode, Doyin and Simone dive into one of the most debated and stressful topics in modern relationships: dating timelines and commitment. If you've ever asked yourself, "How long is too long to date?", "Am I just wasting my time?", or "Why won't he commit?", this episode is your ultimate guide. We discuss the psychological trap of the sunk cost fallacy, why waiting around for "more data" is often just a cover for fear, and how to take complete agency over your love life. We also tackle controversial relationship topics, including whether cohabiting before marriage actually helps or hurts, how to handle mismatched relationship timelines without settling, the core metrics to check before saying "yes," and how to stop building your future on pure potential. Whether you're navigating your 20s or dating intentionally in your 30s and beyond, consider us your sisters and friends helping you navigate that aspect of life. ##DatingAdvice #RelationshipGoals #datingtips #GrowingYetGrownPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #MarriageGoals #datingadviceforwomen

    How To Know It's Time To Leave A Relationship

  7. Jun 30

    The Corporate Career Mistake That's Keeping You Invisible

    Success in corporate America isn't just about working hard. It's also about career growth, workplace visibility, office politics, professional relationships, and knowing how promotions actually happen. In this episode of Growing Yet Grown, We share the career lessons we wish we knew earlier. From navigating office politics to finding the right mentor and sponsor, we explain why doing excellent work alone is rarely enough to reach the next level. If you've ever felt overlooked for promotions, struggled with workplace politics, or wondered why less qualified colleagues seem to move ahead faster, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we discuss: • Why good work alone, won’t get you promoted and what actually does • The huge difference between a mentor and a sponsor (and why sponsors are so hard to find)  • Why visibility matters more than most people realize • How to navigate office politics without losing yourself • Building strategic workplace relationships • How to know if your work actually matters to the people who decide promotions  • Career growth strategies for introverts and extroverts  #careeradvice #careergrowth #corporatecareer #ShowYourWork #CareerTips #OfficePolitics

    The Corporate Career Mistake That's Keeping You Invisible

  8. Jun 23

    Simple Trick to Start a Hobby When Life Gets Too Busy And You Stopped Having Fun

    Why do so many adults stop doing the things they once loved?  In this episode of Growing Yet Grown, We explore why childhood hobbies disappear as we get older, and how losing those hobbies can impact our happiness, mental health, stress levels, and overall life satisfaction. Many adults find themselves trapped in a cycle of work, responsibilities, parenting, bills, and endless productivity. Somewhere along the way, the hobbies that once brought joy, creativity, and excitement are replaced by obligations. But what if hobbies aren't a luxury? What if they're actually essential for a healthy and balanced life? In this conversation, we discuss: - Why adults abandon their childhood hobbies - How burnout and adult responsibilities steal our time for fun - The pressure to monetize everything we enjoy - How social media affects our relationship with rest and leisure - How to rediscover old passions and reconnect with yourself  - Practical ways to make time for hobbies as a busy adult for stress relief and emotional wellbeing Whether you're a busy professional, a parent, entrepreneur, or simply someone feeling overwhelmed by adult life, this episode will help you understand why hobbies matter and how to create more balance, joy, and fulfillment in your everyday life.  What's one hobby you've always wanted to try or one hobby you've stopped doing and want to start again?  #hobbies #hobbiesandinterests #selfcarematters #adultingproblems #mentalhealthandwellbeing #womenempowerment

    Simple Trick to Start a Hobby When Life Gets Too Busy And You Stopped Having Fun
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Growing Yet Grown is a podcast hosted by two friends in their 30s. We explore the reality of growing after you’re already grown - careers evolving, relationships changing, money decisions getting heavier, identities shifting, and expectations colliding with real life. Each episode is a candid, thoughtful conversation about the choices and tensions that define modern adulthood - no easy answers, just honest reflection, lived experience, and practical insight. This podcast is for anyone who knows that adulthood isn’t a finish line - it’s a phase of continuous growth, questioning, and becoming.

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  • Creator
    Doyin & Simone
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Growing Yet Grown
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