The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many of us not only emotionally or financially but also mentally. With lockdowns, not being able to see or hug your friends and loved ones, working from home etc. On this episode of Adulting 101 I speak to Psychiatrist, Dr. Kristen-Robinson Barrett who shares with us ways to cope during locks down, how to manage w…

On the second episode in the Pivoting Series, I interview Marc Chin, DJ of the world-renowned sound Coppershot. Marc Chin's ultimate goal is to bring happiness to people and he surely accomplishes that each times he plays at an event. In 2020 when COVID-19 hit, Marc made the decision to pivot to real estate. With the support of his family it has be…

Covid-19 has hit certain industries such as the tourism industry in the Caribbean hard. Persons working in this industry have either lost their jobs or are working and only receiving a percentage of their salary. In this episode we hear from Kimberly Martin, Assistant Learning and Development Manager at a well known hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica. W…

Many of us are living in areas that are under a stay at home order, bars and restaurants are closed, and many of us are also working form home. The introverts among us are OK but extroverts and persons who like to be outside are not so OK. On this episode Nicolette Richardson, Curator of The Grown Up Millennial shares with us some very useful tips …

On this episode of Adulting 101, I speak to my very good friend Allison Harvey all about parenting. Allison is a nurse and is married with two kids Madison (4) and Skylar (2). We speak about, being prepared for kids, child birth, discipline, her style vs her husband's style of parenting among other things. She also shares what shes learnt so far be…

It was so nice we had to do it twice! On episode 4 of the podcast I featured Kenishia Mais from Thriving Dollars, and the episode was a hit. On this episode we dive into holiday spending and all the things that usually make us go broke during this time of the year, but also how we can come out on top during the new year. Kenishia shares with us in …

In the last episode of the Masters Series I speak with Shikha Lachmandas, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at Scotibank Digital Factory in Toronto Canada who completed her MBA at McMaster Univerity, Degroote School of Business. During the interview Shikha speaks about the Decision Making Matrix which is a tool persons can use to help them make…

In this new episode of the Masters Series I interview Paige Jackson who completed her masters in Communication for Social Behavior Change with Distinction. She recently presented her thesis on Communication Channels Influence on Parental Attitudes Towards Nutrition of Children with Disabilities at the 64th Annual CARPHA Health Research Conference i…

In the second episode of the Masters Series I speak to Laura Calabrese (LC), Science Teacher who is currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Educational Leadership. LC has two kids, a husband, works and goes to school full time. This episode is for anyone with a family or has a reason why they think pursuing a masters may seem to be hard becaus…

As I continue to grow in my career, I'm haunted by the question of; Should I get my masters? To help me answer this question I have enlisted the help of a few of my friends who have either gone through the process or are currently going through it. My first guest is Gareth Burrowes, Head of Product and Growth at The Tech Connection in Boston, Massa…

Dear Younger Self.......... On this episode of Adulting 101 it's all bout things we would tell our younger selves and regrets we may have in life. This episode was made with the help of my friends and listeners who shared their reflections and regrets, from career advice, money, love, relationships,family etc. I am truly grateful for each and every…

On this episode of Adulting 101 I chat with Rochelle Gapere who is an Attorney, Happiness Coach and an Entrepreneur. We speak about how infusing happiness and positive thinking into your life can help you make better decision. Before making a decision ask yourself will it make you happy? If I go to the gym this morning will it make me happy? If I h…

On this episode of Adulting 101, I ask the panel some real grown up questions. What does it mean to be an adult? What's the most adult meal they can prepare? What do the words such as taxes, credit card, self care etc mean to them. Prepare to laugh and say hmmmm interesting at the same time! Check out my panel: Jo-Hanna Taylor Massy Janine-Sade Squ…

The holidays are upon us, Christmas office parties are around the corner, the ham is being bought, pricesmart and megamart checkout lines are getting very long and the radios are filling the airwaves with Christmas carols. Its all about family, friends, food, liquor and parties. In this episode of Adulting 101 Jo-Hanna shares with us how we can str…

How often do we struggle with taking a dive into something we would truly love because our fears and lack of confidence has held us back? On this episode of Adulting 101, Cara Alwil Leyba, best selling author and master life coach shares with us how she became confident and how she shares this with the women she comes in contact with. For Cara its …

On this episode of Adulting 101, I interview my friend Sheldon Pinnock. He is a first time homeowner and has lots of information to share. We speak all about sacrifice and what it takes to really accomplish your dreams. As part of the sacrifice Sheldon also spoke about saving and being ready for when opportunity comes knocking. This is a continuati…

Did you know that there are around 280 Mental Illnesses? On this episode of Adulting 101 I speak to Dr. Earl Wright, Consultant Psychiatrist and President of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association who speaks on the topic of mental illnesses and the various types. He shares with us that the most common mental health disorder is depression and it affect…

Talking to the CEO of Tech of Business about being a tool-agnostic, the appeal of steampunk, and the benefits of using different tools for similar tasks.

On this very exciting episode of Adulting 101 we talk all about moving out and living on your own. I'm joined by 3 friends who share their different living situations. Jo-Hanna and Massy (who live together) and Janine (her mom lives with her) and me (I still live at home). We talk all about moving out and moving back in, what its like being on your…

Personal Branding is what people say about you when you are not around. Who are you? What do you stand for? What are your core values? In the age of social media, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook we have to become more aware of the things we are not only posting about but liking and comment on, as we are leaving our digital signature, our stamp of app…

As adults we struggle with our finances, how much to save, what to invest in, creating a realistic budget, trying to keep track of what you are spending your money on etc. On this episode of Adulting 101, Kenishia Mais Founder of ThrivingDollars an online financial education platform, breaks down the concept of personal finances and gives us some t…

Coming soon: An episode all about moving out. It will be a panel discussion with a few of my friends sharing their moving out stories and me sharing my still living at home story. But before we dive into this topic I want to share your stories as well and answer your questions. You can send me an email or voice note to adulting.101@hotmail.com or D…

Today's episode features a sci-fi screenwriter, columnist, and blogger who redesigned her life and career to support her calling as a writer - Jenna Avery. Among many juicy topics in this conversation, we discuss emotions as signposts - how Jenna teaches to use these emotions to guide us.

On this episode, Jo-Hanna Taylor, Wellness Coordinator shares with us her wellness journey and how it has helped her to achieve her adulting goals. She also shares why exercise is so important to our daily routines and how it can help us reduce stress, improve our sex game and help us to plan and accomplish more. Connect with Jo-Hanna: http://jo-fi…

For some of us, we have a passion that we want to share with others and starting a business is an avenue to do that. But unfortunately we do not know where to start, who to ask or where to look when trying to get information on entrepreneurship and how to start a business. On this episode I interview Danielle Tait, Founder of The Interview JM. She …

Marc Guberti and I discuss the hardest parts of Content Marketing, the ins and outs of navigating “Shiny Object Syndrome” in the Digital Marketing realm, and the right time for delegation.This turned out to be a really high energy conversation, which is not surprising, because Marc spent fewer years on Earth than most people have of business experi…

Jess Van Den, the powerhouse behind Epheriel jewelry and the Thriver Circle, shares her insights about running a creative business vs. having a creative hobby, about the emotional bumps in the Creative Process, and about focusing on customer needs and wants.

In this intro episode I (host-Melissa Whyte) share with you why I decided to start a podcast and what you can expect in episodes to come.由Melissa Whyte

I talk with one of my business heroes, Jason Connell about the real conversation we need to have with people who are thinking about starting their own business: not about first class flights and answering emails on a beach at Costa Rica, but about the money that won’t come in as soon as you hope, about your friends’ lives outpacing yours, about the…

For certain things you don’t need a “what” you need a “who”. You need a “who” that already comes with the “how”. - Jodi and I have a fascinating conversation about the importance of finding and implementing systems that work for YOU, no matter what everyone says and thinks.

When you encounter an intensely emotional situation, to the point you can barely cope and you need a way out – your first step is to connect with your spiritual self, to meditate, to tap into your “gut feeling”. And from that place you look at the MEPSS model and decide which parts needs to be strengthen. When all parts are in an equilibrium, you’r…

Today my virtual studio is proud to host Henry Lopez, that you might know as one of the two voices of the popular "The How of Business" show. Currently Henry runs 4 businesses and a successful podcast. We talk about running multiple businesses at the same time, about perks and pitfalls of delegation, and about surprisingly simple systems Henry uses…

Today I'm interviewing Connor Gillivan, a co-founder of FreeeUp, a marketplace that connects businesses of all shapes and sizes with hundreds of top (vetted!) freelancers all over the world. We talk about systems that helped him not only stay sane, but grow FreeeUp over 500% during the last year alone.…

Emotions always get in the way. It’s when we IGNORE our emotions – that’s when all wheels fall off the bus. {Naomi}.In this rich conversation we discuss... - Emotions in business – when they propel us forward and when they paralyze us. - Feeling constantly under a microscope - and how the one that's looking is not necessarily outside your head- Sys…

“I jump from a plane every morning.” “How do get the courage to do that? Metaphorically speaking, where do you get your parachute?”“I don’t get one. I just flap really hard.”

When should you trust a service provider? What is the first step to taking control of your finances? (It's not organizing). When is your business ready for a big fancy system?All this with the effervescent accountant, Katherine Pomerantz.

Exploring the "Wall of Awful" - a model he created to helps people better understand the emotional toll that negative thoughts and repeated failure have on their ability to take risks and initiate tasks. While the Wall of Awful applies to any life aspect, I find it EXTREMELY relevant to entrepreneurship, which is why I was thrilled when Brendan agr…

Marc and I talk about “paint-by-numbers” methods, about pulling an insane content-creation schedule, about the systems he swears by, and much more.

Mike and I talk about the magic of TimeCrafting - a simple, durable, and flexible personal productivity methodology.