11:59 Young, Gifted & Transitioning 1159YGT

Hey Transition Tribe! We know you've missed us, but we’re back 🙌🏾 As we wrap up this amazing first season, we want to thank you guys for being such great listeners. If you take anything from this podcast, we hope you realize that we are constantly in seasons of evolution and transition, and that you're not the only one wandering through life uncomfortably in seasons of the unknown. Soon you will reach your purpose and fully live in it, one step of faith at a time. In this final episode, we sit down and chat about our personal transitions, what we've been up to the past couple of months, our favorite highlights of the past season and the future of the Transition Tribe! Check us out, and don't forget to stay in touch with us on Instagram @1159ygtpodcast, @Kenyattasacha and @Mizz_jazz. Thanks so much for an awesome first season!! #TransitionTribeOut 🎤

Being grateful is a state of mind that shouldn’t only happen on Thanksgiving. It’s something that should be a constant reminder of how far we’ve come, who has helped us on the journey, and where we’re going. In this episode, our good friend Tessa Haldes joins the conversation on what it means to show gratitude during a transition season. Having graduated from college and worked in a few jobs, Tessa decides that she will pursue graduate school to ultimately reach the goals she has set out for herself. But, what happens in between those decisions? Do you move in with your parents? What about self worth? How do your life’s perspective change in the process? Sacha and Jasmine know all too well the struggle of being thankful while in a transition season, and speaking with Tessa only widened the spectrum of experiences to touch on. Tune in to join the conversation and share your own moments of finding gratitude with us as well!! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @1159ygtpodcast ! Be blessed #TransitionTribe 👊🏾 We love you.

Trap Cello? Two words you'd never expect to live side by side, but classically trained and culturally aware musician "Yanna Cello" effortlessly intertwines them in her daily life. Former University of Illinois Champaign Urbana alum has found a way insert her own hip hop culture into the tradition of the string instrument she's loved since she was a little girl. In this episode, Ayana opens up about her battle with training and retraining herself, important techniques and competing for paid gigs against musicians with "traditional" playing styles. She also expresses her usage of social media and how removing the mindset of comparison allowed her to courageously display her talents online, allowing for increased support and the notoriety and platform that she has today, playing on Television shows, receiving features in newspapers and magazines & even playing for celebrities! Tune in for a great episode and keep up with Yanna Cello @Yannacello ! Follow Us at @1159ygtpodcast @Mizz_jazz and @Kenyattesacha. 

What happens when you finally master your side hustle and want to profit from it? You do exactly what our guest Dante Jones did and boss up your strengths. As a former Division I Football athlete turned business man and entrepreneur, Dante found a way to keep his love for fitness and athletics by monetizing it as part of his daily life. After quickly realizing that selling life insurance and driving Uber wasn't something he wanted to pursue for the rest of his life, he decided to use the skills he acquired during those times for a greater purpose. That's when he and business partner Elliot founded the fitness gym "TrapFit," throwing a modern day hip hop spin on the average workout routine. This episode focuses on everything from loans and starting fees, balancing life outside of your business, and the importance of having a business partner. The gym, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is beginning to make its mark on the industry with its growing fan base and clientele. Aside from running the gym, Dante also works as a freelance photographer and videographer. Sign up for his gym in NC or book him soon, because he truly knows how to leverage turning his strengths to service people 💪🏾! Follow his journey @Thedantejones @dantejonesphoto and @Trapfitraleigh. And as always, follow us us at @Mizz_jazz @Kenyattasacha and @1159ygtpodcast !! 

Okay. Let's get straight to it. Relationships can be insanely difficult to navigate, especially when going through stages of personal transition. You have those friends that seem to be asked on dates every weekend, those that have been in faithful relationships since Kindergarten, and then those stuck in the middle, simply trying to figure out what to eat for dinner. On this episode, we explore the popular hashtag #RelationshipGoals with power couple Emmanuel and Olamide Grace, including the pros and cons of a relationship in your twenties, and everything social media doesn't see. Emmanuel and Olamide Grace are a young, fashionable couple that have been together for almost three years. As a mental health counselor (Olamide) and a Stand-Up Comedian/Entertainment Personality (Emmanuel) they combine for an amazing duo, enjoying partner activities like dancing, cooking and traveling! Follow their journey as we hope to see wedding bells in the future!! In the meantime, follow Hosts: @KenyattaSacha and Mizz_jazz and special guests: @Olamideta and  @Mc_Attraction. See you next week!! 

Sometimes our day jobs do little for us inspirationally outside of helping us pay our bills and keep us financially stable. It can be difficult to determine whether or not you should grind it out at your 9-5 or quit to pursue your real passion. Well Korean-American millennial and working Chef Kevin Yoo has found his niche with side hustles on his journey to being a Master Chef. As a business professional by day and a chef at one of the most pristine Chicago restaurants by night, Kevin pulls from experiencing the joys of cooking as a young boy to help maintain and build his dreams of being a chef while transitioning from college into the working world. Kevin discusses everything from his restaurant owning dreams, to starting out at a restaurant buss boy in order to reach that ultimate goal. Whether Kevin's story of the grind makes you hungry for ambition, or a juicy burger, we encourage you to soak in all you can from Kevin’s journey of fostering a true side hustle while keeping a full time job!! Who knows, maybe you’ll see him at Girl and the Goat 🐐during your next reservation 👀!! As always, follow us on IG @1159YGTPodcast, @Mizz_jazz, and @Kenyattasacha!!