Margin For More

Jaidin Gibbs-Turner
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Margin for More is an audio-first space for thinking out loud in the middle of becoming. Each episode is a quiet reflection on growth, discipline, creativity, and self-trust—spoken honestly, without rushing the process or pretending to have it all figured out. This podcast is for anyone learning how to want more while still appreciating where they are. A reminder that growth does not need to be loud to be meaningful.

Episodes

  1. Things High School Taught Me That Had Nothing to Do With School

    MAR 8

    Things High School Taught Me That Had Nothing to Do With School

    When people talk about high school, they usually focus on grades, classes, and college preparation. But many of the most important lessons had nothing to do with what was written on a whiteboard. In this episode, I reflect on the things high school actually taught me. Lessons about people, pressure, discipline, disappointment, and personal growth. Some of these lessons were difficult to learn in the moment, but they shaped the way I see myself and the world around me. This conversation is an honest reflection on what it really feels like to grow up during these years and the kinds of lessons that stay with you long after the assignments and exams are forgotten.

    27 min
  2. Ambition vs Living in the Present

    MAR 5

    Ambition vs Living in the Present

    Ambition is often celebrated as the key to success. We are constantly encouraged to plan ahead, work harder, and think about what comes next. But sometimes that mindset makes it difficult to simply experience the moment we are currently living in. In this episode, I reflect on the tension between striving for the future and appreciating the present. As someone who is always thinking about the next goal, the next opportunity, or the next version of myself, I have started to question what it means to stay grounded while still pursuing ambition. This conversation explores the pressure to always be moving forward, the fear of feeling behind, and the quiet realization that life is happening right now, not just in the future we are working toward.

    23 min
  3. Did I Grow Up Too Fast?

    FEB 21

    Did I Grow Up Too Fast?

    Being called “mature” sounds like a compliment — until you realize it can also make you feel different. In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to grow up a little earlier than everyone around you. Thinking long-term when others are just living in the moment. Outgrowing certain conversations. Feeling older in mindset but still young in experience. This is a reflection on early maturity, quiet distance, and learning how to navigate life when you don’t fully feel like you fit. If you’ve ever felt ahead of your age or slightly out of place, this conversation is for you.

    23 min
  4. When You’re Discouraged and Still Showing Up

    FEB 15

    When You’re Discouraged and Still Showing Up

    What happens when you do everything right… and still get rejected? In this episode, I open up about being turned down for a scholarship and the discouragement that followed. I talk about the internal doubt, the temptation to stop applying, and the emotional weight that comes with chasing big goals. If you have ever questioned whether you should keep going after a “no,” this one is for you. btw.. after I recorded this video you all I got more rejections. regardless my message still is, DO NOT GIVE UP GUYS.

    9 min
  5. Thinking Through College Out Loud

    FEB 8

    Thinking Through College Out Loud

    This episode is me thinking through college out loud. I talk about the application process, the pressure of making the “right” decision, and what it feels like to be expected to have clarity when everything still feels uncertain. This isn’t advice or a conclusion. It’s a reflection from the middle — navigating stress, expectations, and the weight of choosing what’s next while still learning to trust my own pace. If college decisions have ever felt heavier than they should, you’re not alone.

    13 min

  6. JAN 30

    Starting From the Middle

    A quiet reflection on being in the middle of becoming. This episode is me thinking out loud, not from the finish line, but from where I am right now.

    7 min
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Margin for More is an audio-first space for thinking out loud in the middle of becoming. Each episode is a quiet reflection on growth, discipline, creativity, and self-trust—spoken honestly, without rushing the process or pretending to have it all figured out. This podcast is for anyone learning how to want more while still appreciating where they are. A reminder that growth does not need to be loud to be meaningful.

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  • Creator
    Jaidin Gibbs-Turner
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  • Episodes
    6
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