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Kids, House, Spouse, Six Figures....all by 30. Sometimes life just doesn’t work out that way. Cheers to This is Thirty, the podcast dedicated to addressing real millennial issues one conversation at a time, as opposed to one birthday at a time.
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Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
On this episode Gernique is joined by her favorite cohost James. The two discuss lowering debt, couples & joint accounts, online dating, monogamy, and much more.
(7:00) The duo discuss the difficulty of lowering debt while trying to live your best life. (12:00) They continue by discussing whether or not married couples should have joint bank accounts. At the (24:00) mark, Gernique asks how single people should go about meeting prospective dating prospects. Next, the two have a brief discussion about online dating and dating apps. (32:00) Hesitantly, James and Gernique have a serious conversation about men who abuse their power and the women who blindly let them do it. At the (42:00) mark: Is sex a spiritual or physical thing?
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
No, this episode is not an ode to Wale or Seinfeld. It simply is what is it is. After what she describes as the crappiest week ever, Gernique links up with James and the rest of her friends to discuss absolutely nothing.
In all honesty, this episode produced a necessary a conversation about love and all things associated with it.
The questions in this episode range from... What is Love? (25:00), Who says "I love you" first?, Is loving someone too much a bad thing? (15:00), Are millenials bored or just plain lazy?, Should men bring condoms on first dates? (46:00) and much more about nothing.
Are you not entertained?!? Listen for the laughs, the rants, the debates, the singing and everything else in between. #ThisIsThirty
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
On this episode of #ThisIsThirty, Gernique is joined by former guests William aka Anthony and Pierreline aka Pearlz. The trio discuss social media trends, meditation & prayer, engagements, and much more.
(5:00) The convo begins as the group sounds off with advice they would give to their 25 year-old selves. (11:00) The conversation transitions into precautions people should take before entering into a roommate situation. (15:00) The trio has a quick conversation about celebrities and gang culture. (22:00) The group goes in on the dangers of believing EVERYTHING you read on social media and the importance of fact-checking. (40:00) Anthony provides some insight on why men prolong engagements. (49:00) Feminine Freedom vs Hyper-Sexuality: Where does one draw the line? (66:00) The crew revisits the first date conversation...again! Anthony also has some smoke for James! (78:00) Out of nowhere, Gernique and Pierreline engage in an interesting debate on prayer and meditation.
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
On this episode, Gernique is joined by James & Jean. Through snaps and laughter, the friendly rivals come face to face to help Gernique discuss living arrangements amongst couples, heartbreak, club culture, and much more.
(6:00) The conversation begins with the group trying to define the term "hoe". (15:00) Should couples live together before marriage? (27:00) The trio attempts to discuss how long it takes men to deal with heartbreak. (32:00) The conversation takes a pause for Gernique's favorite game Song Association. At the (37:00) mark, the group talks about the economic instability related to 30 year olds in these current times vs the past. (43:00) When should a man stop frequently visiting the club? (51:00) Honesty Hour: Jean opens up about depression and mentally draining circumstances.
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by Quatley. The two sing their way through several discussions: growing up African, the art of submission, karma related to cheating, and much more.
(6:00) The girls talk about their different experiences growing up African. At the (16:00) mark, the girls get specific and talk about growing up in Cameroonian households. (21:00) The duo breaks down the difference between anglophone and francophone Cameroonians. (26:00) The Art of Submission: How and when should women be submitting to their men? (42:00) Do men who cheat and end up in intense scandals deserve sympathy or is that called KARMA? (47:00) Gernique goes on a rant about sexual irresponsibility!!! (63:00) The two close the podcast with a list of their classy turn-ons.
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
On this episode of #ThisisThirty, Gernique, James, and Pierreline discuss zodiac signs, retirement & savings, acceptable places for a first date, and much more.
(5:00) The conversation begins around zodiac signs and the validity of astrology. (7:00) Pierreline talks about her personal experience with meditation and astrology. (14:00) The group tries to categorize certain zodiac signs. At the (23:00) mark, the conversation takes a turn to the topic of 401ks, retirement funds, life insurance and general savings as the group tries to gain some clarity on these specific entities and their overall importance. (29:00) Question of the Day: At 30(+), are you exercising your best savings practices? If not, what is holding you back? (40:00) The group discusses TI's new podcast 'Expeditiously' and debates on if his star power convolutes general podcast analytics. At the (50:00) mark the group transitions into acceptable locations for a first date. (56:00) Towards the end of the show, Joanna joins the crew to finish the first date conversation. Finale: What would be the perfect first date?
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
On this episode of #ThisisThirty, everybody's favorite cohost James is back. He and Gernique discuss the ins and outs of being curved and much more as it relates to men and women relations.
(6:00) James begins the discussion by trying to remember instances in which he's been curved. (10:00) What are the degrees of curvation?? (11:00) Gernique talks about her frustration with men who don't understand when they are being respectively curved. (15:00) Gernique emphasizes the chaos women create when they use men for selective benefits even though they are not attracted to them. (22:00) Life Hack - How to shoot your shot while executing curve prevention. (29:00) Ghosting vs. Curving... (39:00) Quatley describes a situation in which she was curved. (48:00) Let's play a game: Movie Association. (52:00) Does curving take place within relationships?
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
On this episode, Gernique has an honest conversation about self-doubt in many areas of life.
(3:00) Gernique addresses the mass shootings that just keep on happening. (5:00) Do gun control laws really have the power to end mass shootings? (7:00) Gernique discusses the difficulties associated with teaching in urban environments that lack funding. (13:00) She continues with a conversation about her almost 2 year long struggle of being an inconsistent church attendee. She also discusses the qualities that she looks for in a good church. At the (22:00) mark, she gets real and discusses the reality of self-doubt as it pertains to her slow & steady, yet, up and coming podcast, career, and spiritual life. (28:00) Gernique ends the podcast by briefly revisiting the topic of Jay-Z and the NFL!
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friends…
Happy Labor Day Weekend!!! On this episode of #thisisthirty, Gernique is joined by her closest friends Sherley, Geraldine and Pierreline.
(7:00) The girls talk about the origin of GPS. (21:00) The group talks about the most annoying social media trends. (27:00) The girls briefly discuss Cassie’s glow up after splitting from Diddy. (29:00) The group talks about their biggest fears! (34:00) The girls talk about their toxic traits…(40:00) The girls talk about how their preferences in men have changed now that they are older. (44:00) Who is the nicest person in GPS? (46:00) The group talks about their favorite documentaries, books, and movies!
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
On this short and sweet episode, Gernique discusses her feelings towards Jay-Z’s new venture with the NFL. She also briefly discusses the danger of women pacifying their feelings/insecurities with emotional memes.
(6:00) Gernique talks about the unfairness of comparing Jay-Z to Kanye West. (12:00) She continues with comments about conversations that should potentially not occur in the workplace. (20:00) The importance of not letting social media dictate a narrative. (25:00) Gernique ends the podcast with a passionate rant on the dangers of women using emotional memes for personal validation.