Good Genes Podcast

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The Good Genes Podcast is hosted by real cousins Necia and Hailey where they create a safe space for hard conversations. Each episode will highlight how good genes are more than what we pass down genetically but the what we can change from the inside-out to give wealth to the next generation

  1. 2d ago

    037 Life’s a Trip: An 11 Year Old Asked the Questions… We Had the Answers!

    Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip, and this one is fun for the whole family! This week, London’s taking over! Our special guest came prepared with his own list of fun and thought provoking questions, and let’s just say…he had us thinking! From “Is cereal a soup?” and “Are boneless wings just expensive chicken nuggets?” to questions about homework, recess, movies, and what adults misunderstand about kids today, this episode is filled with laughs, different perspectives, and wholesome conversation. Whether you’re getting ready for the new school year, planning a family game night, or just looking for something fun to watch together, this episode is for you. Tap in, cousins, and don’t forget to answer London’s questions in the comments. We can’t wait to see what you think! Follow us on Social Media! Good Genes Instagram: @ GoodGenes.Podcast TikTok: @ GoodGenes.Pod Hailey: Instagram: @ImaKali_Girl TikTok: @ImaKali_Girl Necia: Instagram: @Iam_NeciaJ TikTok: @IamNeciaJ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-genes-podcast/id1858936488 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mGjSLH8z6O2bNgP8qtBvh?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid iHeart Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-good-genes-podcast-311157867/?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid

  2. 5d ago

    Ep 37: A Love Letter to St. Pete | Burg Day, Local Favorites & Coming Home

    Cousins, this week’s episode is extra special because we’re taking it back home! Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Necia and Hailey share why their hometown will always hold a special place in their hearts as they reflect on this year’s Burg Day celebration. We talk about what Burg Day means to the city, what it was like connecting with so many of our Good Genes cousins in person, and why community will always be at the heart of everything we do. We also share our experience of moving away from home, adjusting to new environments, and what it feels like to return to the place that helped shape us. Thinking about visiting St. Pete or the Tampa Bay area? We’ve got you covered! We share some of our favorite local spots, must try restaurants, and activities to help you experience the area like a local. Tap in, cousins, and join the conversation! If you’re from St. Pete or the Tampa Bay area, drop your favorite local recommendations in the comments. We’d love to build the ultimate hometown guide together! Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Follow us on Social Media! Good Genes Instagram: @ GoodGenes.Podcast TikTok: @ GoodGenes.Pod Hailey: Instagram: @ImaKali_Girl TikTok: @ImaKali_Girl Necia: Instagram: @Iam_NeciaJ TikTok: @IamNeciaJ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-genes-podcast/id1858936488 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mGjSLH8z6O2bNgP8qtBvh?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid iHeart Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-good-genes-podcast-311157867/?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid

  3. Jul 24

    036 Life’s a Trip: Green Flag or Red Flag? Let’s Talk Dating, Trust & Emotional Safety

    Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip! This week, we’re putting our communication, relationships, and dating perspectives to the test with thought provoking questions and a fun game of Green Flag or Red Flag. Would you rather have a partner who is emotionally available but struggling financially, or financially stable but emotionally unavailable? Which breaks trust faster, lying or laughing at someone’s insecurities? Should your partner be your safe place for everything, or are some conversations better suited for a therapist or trusted friends? We also debate whether people truly listen to understand or simply listen to respond, discuss healthy communication in relationships, and weigh in on dating scenarios that might have you rethinking what’s really a green flag or a red flag. Grab a snack, jump into the conversation, and let us know your answers in the comments. Which question had you thinking the most, and what would your answer be? Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Follow us on Social Media! Good Genes Instagram: @ GoodGenes.Podcast TikTok: @ GoodGenes.Pod Hailey: Instagram: @ImaKali_Girl TikTok: @ImaKali_Girl Necia: Instagram: @Iam_NeciaJ TikTok: @IamNeciaJ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-genes-podcast/id1858936488 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mGjSLH8z6O2bNgP8qtBvh?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid iHeart Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-good-genes-podcast-311157867/?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid

  4. Jul 21

    Ep 36: PJ Huddle for the Ladies| Becoming a Safe Place for the Men in Our Lives

    Cousins, grab your favorite pajamas, a snack, and join us for our very first PJ Huddle! This week, Necia and Hailey have an honest conversation with the ladies about something we’ve been hearing from many men: they don’t always feel emotionally safe enough to be vulnerable. Together, we discuss how we can create healthier relationships by becoming a safer place for the men in our lives, whether they’re our husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, cousins, friends, or coworkers. This isn’t about placing blame or pointing fingers. It’s about listening, learning, taking accountability where we can, and growing together. If you’ve ever wondered how we can better support the men we love while building stronger, healthier relationships, this conversation is for you. Tap in, cousins, and join the discussion in the comments. We’d love to hear your perspective. Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Follow us on Social Media! Good Genes Instagram: @ GoodGenes.Podcast TikTok: @ GoodGenes.Pod Hailey: Instagram: @ImaKali_Girl TikTok: @ImaKali_Girl Necia: Instagram: @Iam_NeciaJ TikTok: @IamNeciaJ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-genes-podcast/id1858936488 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mGjSLH8z6O2bNgP8qtBvh?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid iHeart Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-good-genes-podcast-311157867/?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid

  5. Jul 17

    035 Life’s A Trip: Real Talk with Sterling on Dating, Temptation, Marriage, Loss + MORE

    Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip! Real conversations. Real questions. Real growth. This week, Sterling Shipp joins Necia and Hailey for an honest discussion about faith, dating, temptation, marriage, grief, and what it really looks like to follow Jesus while navigating everyday life. Together, we share our personal journeys of getting to know Jesus for ourselves, discuss dating as Christians in today’s society, resisting temptation during courtship, and why marriage should bring us closer to God and one another. We also open up about caregiving, grief, healthy relationships, and the importance of bringing our authentic selves before God, even in moments of frustration, hurt, disappointment, and anger. Because healing begins with honesty, and God’s grace meets us even when we fall short. This conversation isn’t about pretending to have it all together. It’s about pursuing Christ, extending grace, and trusting Him through every season. Tap in, cousins, and join the conversation. Which topic resonated with you the most? Faith, dating, temptation, marriage, grief, or authentic prayer? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Follow Sterling: IG: @sterlingdvon FB: Sterling Shipp & Sterling D. Shipp YouTube: @SterlingDShipp Website: www.sterlingdshipp.com Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Follow us on Social Media! Good Genes Instagram: @ GoodGenes.Podcast TikTok: @ GoodGenes.Pod Hailey: Instagram: @ImaKali_Girl TikTok: @ImaKali_Girl Necia: Instagram: @Iam_NeciaJ TikTok: @IamNeciaJ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-genes-podcast/id1858936488 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mGjSLH8z6O2bNgP8qtBvh?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid iHeart Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-good-genes-podcast-311157867/?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid

  6. Jul 14

    035: Ep 35: Sterling Shipp on Following Jesus Authentically & Medical Field Aspirations

    Cousins, What if following Jesus wasn’t about pretending to be perfect, but about faithfully pursuing Him, even while you’re still growing? In Episode 35, Necia and Hailey sit down with special guest Sterling Shipp, author of My Firm Foundation: Transformative Tips for God-Seeking, College-Ready Students, for an honest conversation about following Jesus authentically in today’s world. Together, we discuss what it looks like to develop a personal relationship with Christ, extend ourselves grace when we fall short, discern healthy relationships, navigate grief, and trust God through life’s hardest questions. Sterling also shares his journey toward becoming an orthopedic surgeon, his passion for serving others, and the legacy he hopes to leave through faith, purpose, and selfless leadership. This episode is a reminder that God doesn’t call perfect people, but he calls willing hearts. Our goal isn’t to appear like we have it all together; it’s to faithfully follow Christ and give Him the glory through every season of life. Tap in, cousins, and join the conversation. What has your personal relationship with Jesus taught you about grace, growth, and trusting Him? Follow Sterling: IG: @sterlingdvon FB: Sterling Shipp & Sterling D. Shipp YouTube: @SterlingDShipp Website: www.sterlingdshipp.com Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Follow us on Social Media! Good Genes Instagram: @ GoodGenes.Podcast TikTok: @ GoodGenes.Pod Hailey: Instagram: @ImaKali_Girl TikTok: @ImaKali_Girl Necia: Instagram: @Iam_NeciaJ TikTok: @IamNeciaJ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-genes-podcast/id1858936488 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mGjSLH8z6O2bNgP8qtBvh?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid iHeart Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-good-genes-podcast-311157867/?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid

  7. Jul 10

    034 Life’s a Trip: Prayed For Growth Then Complained, Uncomfortable Truth Or Comfortable Lie + More

    Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip! This week, we’re asking the kind of questions that make you stop, reflect, and take an honest look at your character. Have you ever prayed for growth, then complained about the process? Would you rather hear the uncomfortable truth or live with a comfortable lie? Can someone truly grow without accountability? And what matters more your accomplishments or your character? In this episode, Necia and Hailey share their honest perspectives on personal growth, accountability, character development, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who love you enough to tell you the truth. As we reach the halfway point of the year, this conversation is an invitation to pause, celebrate your progress, acknowledge where you still need to grow, and ask yourself one important question: If this year ended today, would you be more proud of what you’ve achieved… or who you’ve become? Tap in, cousins, and join the conversation in the comments: Which question challenged you the most, and why? Follow us on Social Media! Good Genes Instagram: @ GoodGenes.Podcast TikTok: @ GoodGenes.Pod Hailey: Instagram: @ImaKali_Girl TikTok: @ImaKali_Girl Necia: Instagram: @Iam_NeciaJ TikTok: @IamNeciaJ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-genes-podcast/id1858936488 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mGjSLH8z6O2bNgP8qtBvh?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid iHeart Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-good-genes-podcast-311157867/?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid

  8. Jul 7

    Ep 34: Who Are You Becoming? Our Mid-Year Character Evaluation

    In Episode 34, Necia and Hailey do something they’ve never done before, they give each other an honest, on-camera mid-year character evaluation. Together, they reflect on the first half of the year by celebrating each other’s accomplishments, recognizing personal growth, identifying blind spots, and respectfully sharing areas where there’s still room for improvement. This episode isn’t just about checking off goals it’s about taking an honest look at who you’re becoming. Whether your year has been filled with victories, setbacks, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage you to pause, reflect, celebrate your progress, and intentionally finish the year stronger than you started. We also challenge our cousins to conduct their own mid-year character evaluation by asking a few trusted people:• What’s one area you’ve seen me grow?• What’s one area I can improve?• What’s one quality you hope I never lose? Tap in, cousins, and let us know in the comments: What’s one area of your character you’ve grown in this year, and what’s one area you’re committed to improving before the year ends? Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Follow us on Social Media! Good Genes Instagram: @ GoodGenes.Podcast TikTok: @ GoodGenes.Pod Hailey: Instagram: @ImaKali_Girl TikTok: @ImaKali_Girl Necia: Instagram: @Iam_NeciaJ TikTok: @IamNeciaJ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-genes-podcast/id1858936488 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mGjSLH8z6O2bNgP8qtBvh?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid iHeart Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-good-genes-podcast-311157867/?utm_campaign=PB-sendgrid-emails&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid

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The Good Genes Podcast is hosted by real cousins Necia and Hailey where they create a safe space for hard conversations. Each episode will highlight how good genes are more than what we pass down genetically but the what we can change from the inside-out to give wealth to the next generation