I Guess I’m an Adult Now...

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• My African Dad's Unfiltered Michael Jackson Stories | Spending $300 on Tickets in 1983, Visiting Neverland & More- Ep 25 15.05.2026 32min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I get to chit-chat with my African dad, a lifelong Michael Jackson superfan (arguably his BIGGEST fan in his own words), and what it really meant to grow up with the King of Pop. We’re talking about listening to Michael Jackson records in his village, spending $300 in 1983 on a Victory Tour ticket at Madison Square Garden, calling out of work two days early just to ensure nothing interfered, and what it felt like to watch Michael Jacks...
• Navigating Careers, Uncertainties, and Life Transitions as An Adult - Ep 24 08.05.2026 18min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, we get real about the in-between stage, that quiet, uncomfortable period between where you are and where you’re trying to go. We’re talking fear of failure, burnout that won’t quit, spiritual signals you might be ignoring, and why feeling stuck might actually be exactly where you’re supposed to be right now. I also share personal stories about choosing content creation over medical school, burning out at the height of my success, and ...
• Sex, Faith & Marriage: An Honest Conversation on Abstinence as a Christian Woman - Ep 23 01.05.2026 1h 7min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! Get Sade’s book: Ready. Set. Wait: http://amzn.to/3EcRpD4 Imagine being single and abstinent for 13 years. No situationships. Just you, God, and a promise you’re still waiting to see come to pass. That’s exactly where Sade Turner found herself for 13 years, trusting God with her love life. In this episode, Sade gets honest about what that journey actually looked like. The slip-ups, the seasons of anger at God, and the moment she almost settled with a...
• How Tiffany Aliche Rebuilt Her Finances and Became a Millionaire in 7 Years - Ep 22 23.04.2026 49min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! Get Tiffany’s book, Get Good with Money ➡ https://getgoodwithmoney.com/ _____________________________________________________ She was $300K in debt, sleeping in her middle school bed at 30, no job, and 7 years later, she was a millionaire. Now, she runs an 8-figure business and has helped over 2 million women reach financial wholeness. In this episode, Chizi sits down with Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista, New York Times bestselling author of “G...
• My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 02.04.2026 34min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! Let BetterHelp connect you with a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/chizi and enjoy a special discount on the first month! If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or the therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq _________________________ Nobody warns you ...
• African Parents React to My Weed Addiction, Marriage & Parenting - Ep 20 12.03.2026 53min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I finally sit down with both of my Nigerian parents together for the first time, and we get into all of it. My mom's reaction to finding out I was getting high as a kid. The love story between my parents that involved a 9-year separation, exchanged letters, and governors asking for her hand in marriage. What growing up in poverty in Nigeria taught them about adulthood — and why my 30 looks nothing like theirs did. How parenting in Ame...
• Escape your 9-5 Job, Date Intentionally and Build Wealth in your 20s ft. Caitlyn Kumi - Ep 19 26.02.2026 1h 12min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! What does it really take to walk away from Google at 26 and take a bet on yourself as an entrepreneur? In Episode 19 of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, I sat with Caitlyn Kumi — ex-Google Marketing Manager, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, founder of Miss Empower Her, and a finance-focused creator to unpack a career pivot most people are too afraid to make. From leveraging content to land a role at Google, to building a brand that empowers thousands of women to...
• I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 12.02.2026 35min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! At 29 years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. As a high-achieving Black woman, entrepreneur, and Christian, ADHD was never something I thought applied to me. I did well in school. I built a business. I was “fine.” But behind the scenes, I struggled with focus, organization, finishing projects, and constantly feeling like I just wasn’t living up to my full potential. In Episode 18 of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, I open up about being diagnosed with inatten...
• She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 04.02.2026 1h 12min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! Let BetterHelp connect you with a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/chizi and enjoy a special discount on the first month! If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or the therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq _________________________ How does a Trinid...
• Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 18.12.2025 31min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! Dating at 30 as a Christian comes with its own set of challenges, especially when abstinence, desire, and faith collide. In this episode, I open up about breaking a three-year abstinence pact, the lessons I learned from dating again, and why knowing your values matters more than chemistry. This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about sexuality, faith, alignment, and learning to trust yourself again. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Dating Again at 30...
• Dating, Love, & Marriage: Honest Advice from my African Dad - Ep 15 11.12.2025 57min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! My African dad is BACK — and this time we’re talking dating, relationships, marriage, culture, red flags, green flags, and everything in between. 😂 We unpack the conversations immigrant kids never have with their parents, including why he never asked about boyfriends, his evolving views on interracial dating, and what he believes women (and men!) should look for in a serious partner. This episode is honest, funny, and surprisingly vulnerable. Get ready...
• I’m a Depressed Christian on Medication. Let’s talk about it – Ep 14 06.11.2025 40min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I open up about my mental health journey! Starting antidepressants as a Christian, unlearning the stigma around medication, and finally feeling normal for the first time in my adult life. Chapters 0:30 — Early Signs of Depression & Anxiety 6:20 — Finding My First Therapist 8:30 — Understanding Anxiety and Compulsive Habits 10:00 — Learning to Name My Emotions 11:20 — 7 Years of Therapy and Still Learning 13:00 — When Faith Meets M...
• Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Life's Uncertainty | Ep 13 23.10.2025 44min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! Life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes, the hardest moments end up teaching you the most. In this episode, my dad and I talk about what it really means to fail, start over, and find peace when life throws you curveballs. From losing loved ones and dealing with financial setbacks to learning how to pivot and keep going, he opens up about lessons that shaped his life and changed the way I see mine. It’s honest, emotional, and a reminder that ...
• Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 16.10.2025 41min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! Three years ago, I had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Since then, I’ve been on a journey of faith — full of lessons, doubts, and hard truths. In this episode, we're discussing whether I'm still a Christian, navigating religion as an Adult, and what faith really means to me. If you’ve ever questioned your beliefs, struggled with organized religion, or tried to reconcile faith with adulthood, this one’s for you. Chapters 0:00 – Intro&nb...
• Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - Ep 11 09.10.2025 31min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! The podcast is back with Season 2, and we’re starting off with a real one. In this episode, I open up about what it actually means to be a content creator, the pressure, the uncertainty, and the parts no one really talks about. From chasing purpose to questioning stability, I share what I’ve learned about building a creative life in a world that doesn’t always understand it. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a creator/Influencer or wondered what i...
• My African Dad’s UNFILTERED Take on This Generation - Ep 10 01.08.2025 1h 9min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, my dad and I reflect on growing up in two very different worlds— his analog Gen X upbringing vs my digital Nigerian-American life. We talk dating then vs now, his reaction to me walking away from med school, and what it means to parent across cultures. He also drops timeless wisdom that goes beyond generations. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch ...
• An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 11.07.2025 45min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! For the first time ever, I sat down with my dad to talk about my struggle with weed addiction. I wanted to know—did he know? Did he ever suspect? And what was it like for him, watching me go through life while secretly battling something I couldn’t talk about? The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Papa Duru shares his own experimentation with marijuana after immigrating to America from Nigeria—a story he'd never told his daughter before this r...
• How I Broke Free of Weed Addiction after 8 years | My Story (Part 2) - Ep 08 26.06.2025 34min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I talk about how I got addicted to w*ed in college, the mental and emotional spiral that came with it, and what healing looked like for me. And if you’ve ever felt like something had a hold on you, maybe this one’s for you, too. If you’d like to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can right now. Confess your sins and ask for forgiveness Decide in your heart to turn away from living a life not pleasing to God Acknowledge the sac...
• I Was Addicted to Weed for 8 years | My story | Part 1 - Ep 07 19.06.2025 33min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! For a long time, I didn’t think I had a problem. Marijuana was just something I used to relax… a little something something once in a while, you know. Until it became a full-on 8-year addiction. In this episode, I talk about how I got addicted to maryjanes in college, the mental and emotional spiral that came with it, and what healing looked like for me. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about honesty and reevaluating our relationship with drugs...
• Things I Wish I knew In My Early 20s vs late 20s - Ep 06 29.05.2025 25min

  Text us and share your adulting stories! This evolution from doing things "for the plot" to recognizing my own value reflects the natural maturation process so many of us experience as we navigate our twenties. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/