Episode 69: How To Ethically Consume Media (and Learn From the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial), with The Reheat
Is anyone else feeling uneasy after that non-stop barrage of media coverage from the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial? 🙋♀️Social media has given everyone a platform to share their opinions, but the deeper we get into these hot button topics, the harder it gets to tell fact from fiction and avoid the trolls #fakenews.
So this week we called in Sadaf Ahsan and Sarah Sahagian from Frequency Podcast Network’s The Reheat, to get their expert advice on ethical media consumption and how to navigate the news with accuracy.
Is anyone else feeling uneasy after that non-stop barrage of media coverage from the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial? 🙋♀️Social media has given everyone a platform to share their opinions, but the deeper we get into these hot button topics, the harder it gets to tell fact from fiction and avoid the trolls #fakenews.
These pop culture controversies are all too quickly becoming passive entertainment for the masses and engagement drivers for creators, and we’re starting to worry about the real-life consequences of the media craze. So this week we called in Sadaf Ahsan and Sarah Sahagian from Frequency Podcast Network’s The Reheat, to get their expert advice on ethical media consumption and how to navigate the news with accuracy.
On The Reheat, Sadaf and Sarah reexamine the biggest celebrity scandals of the past, but with an educational twist - picture if a Gender Studies Class and your favourite gossip blog had a baby. So take a break from doom scrolling, because we’re about to get a reality check on why the way we consume media matters.
Join us as we chat about:
How to take a more conscious role in how we consume stories on social media
The role we play in fact-checking our own news feeds
Sadaf & Sarah’s best sources for trending news and pop culture
The meme-ification of complicated celebrity moments
We hope that this episode helps you re-examine the way you consume your media and help you decipher fact from fiction a little easier!
Follow Sadaf: @sadafahsan
Follow Sarah: @sarahsahagian
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Episode 67: How To Protect Yourself Online
Let’s be honest, according to our phone’s screen time reports, we’re all spending a helluva lot of time online. And whether you’re logging on for business or pleasure, there are a lot of risks online that can be so financially or personally devastating.
But don’t worry friends, we’ve got you covered this week with tips for keeping your identity, your cashmoney, your sensitive photos, and everything else safe online from all the Anna Sorokin and Tinder Swindlers out there.
This episode is sponsored by Telus Online Security
Let’s be honest, according to our phone’s screen time reports, we’re all spending a helluva lot of time online. And whether you’re logging on for business or pleasure, there are a lot of risks online that can be so financially or personally devastating.
But don’t worry friends, we’ve got you covered this week with tips for keeping your identity, your cashmoney, your sensitive photos, and everything else safe online from all the Anna Sorokin and Tinder Swindlers out there.
Join us as we chat about:
Protecting yourself from leaked photos and phone hacks
How to avoid getting catfished on dating apps
Protecting your personal identity/banking info online
How to make a smart password
The benefits of an online security protection plan
The most common fraud calls/emails you can fall victim to
Keeping your mental health safe by avoiding trolls and cyberbullies
We hope this episode helps empower you to protect yourself online! Special thanks to Telus Online Security for sponsoring today’s episode! Check out TELUS Online Security, powered by Norton — Canada's most comprehensive, all-in-one protection for your devices, online privacy, and identity, starting from just $10 per month.
Learn more at Telus.com/onlinesecurity. Conditions apply.
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Episode 53: How To Have Adult AF Etiquette
This week’s episode is a topic you may not have realized you needed to learn way more about…modern etiquette! But this is NOT a stuffy table manners lecture about minding your P’s and Q’s.
According to today’s guest, etiquette expert Myka Meier, modern etiquette is about being kind, thoughtful and respectful, presenting your best self, and having the emotional intelligence and social skills to go anywhere with confidence. Sign us up!
This week’s episode is a topic you may not have realized you needed to learn way more about…modern etiquette! But this is NOT a stuffy table manners lecture about minding your P’s and Q’s.
According to this week’s guest, etiquette expert Myka Meiere, modern etiquette is about being kind, thoughtful and respectful, presenting your best self, and having the emotional intelligence and social skills to go anywhere with confidence. Sign us up!
Myka has been coined the “Marie Kondo of etiquette”. She even trained in London under a member of The Royal Household of the Queen — YAS QUEEN!
She started Beaumont Etiquette, which offers courses on etiquette that are super relevant to society today. She brings a fresh and modern perspective to manners, breaking down the stereotype that etiquette is stuffy or outdated. She co-founded The Plaza Hotel’s Finishing Program, and is the author of the two best selling books: Modern Etiquette Made Easy and Business Etiquette Made Easy.
Tune in as we answer all your Qs on:
When should you bring a hostess gift
Appropriate engagement, wedding and shower gifts
How to (politely) remind someone to pay you back
When you should send a thank you note
How to dress for weddings, funerals and job interviews.
How to set a standard table setting
Handling the bill on a first date
How do you make a good first impression in a job interview or meeting
Where to sit in a boardroom
How to network and self-promote tastefully
The 101 on business dining etiquette
We hope this episode empowers you to walk into your next social situation feeling totally prepared and confident!
Follow Myka:
@mykameier
Modern Etiquette Made Easy: A Five-Step Method to Mastering Etiquette
Business Etiquette Made Easy: The Essential Guide to Professional Success
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Episode 36: How to Up Your Instagram Game with Growth & Engagement
Instagram has so much value for both creators and consumers. It has the power to launch careers, and can literally make or break the success of a company or a campaign. Whether you’re a hobbyist, small biz owner, or aspiring social media manager, there’s a ton to gain from the platform, so today we’re diving into all things growth and engagement for Instagram with Laura Bitoiu, founder of B Squared Social.
If you want to learn how to build an engaged social community, which IG tools you should use to move the needle, how the algorithm really works, why reels have the best ROI, and what tools to use to streamline your social strategy, this episode is for you.
Instagram has so much value for both creators and consumers. It has the power to launch careers, and can literally make or break the success of a company or a campaign. Whether you’re a hobbyist, small biz owner, or aspiring social media manager, there’s a ton to gain from the platform, so today we’re diving into all things growth and engagement for Instagram with Laura Bitoiu, founder of B Squared Social.
If you want to learn how to build an engaged social community, which IG tools you should use to move the needle, how the algorithm really works, why reels have the best ROI, and what tools to use to streamline your social strategy, this episode is for you.
Laura is the founder of B Squared Social, a boutique social media marketing agency based in Vancouver, BC that offers social media marketing solutions for premium brands and service-based professionals. She offers coaching, consulting, online courses, and social media management services, and she basically quadrupled her own following by doubling down on IG Reels this past year, so she knows a thing or two about rapid growth.
Tune in to hear more about:
Why niching down your account is best practice
How Reels offer the most ROI of any content type—and how to crush your reels
Which IG features you should be using to maximize engagement
The secret sauce to going Live, and why it’s worth it
How the algorithm really works, and how to make it work for you
The best ways to show up in your IG Stories and how they actually convert
The value of developing a voice or persona for your social brand
Three things small businesses should do to create a successful IG presence
What tools or software to use to map out your content
How to overcome overthinking and anxiety on social
Strategies for breaking out of a creative rut and brainstorming new content
How to set healthy boundaries with social media
We hope this episode helps you make the most out of Instagram so you can grow online like a boss!
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Episode 33: How To Live Sustainably in 12 easy Steps
Sustainability is extra top-of-mind with Earth Day this week, and in the past year alone, we’ve seen just how huge an impact our small actions can have on the environment. (Seriously, just watch David Attenborough’s new doc…in just a few weeks after lockdown, air pollution cleared so much in Jalandhar, India, that the snowy peaks of the Himalayas were visible for the FIRST TIME IN THREE DECADES!)
We’ve really wanted to improve our carbon footprints and become more eco-conscious, so in this week’s quickie, we’re giving you 12 easy tips for going green that you can implement around your kitchen, living room, bathroom, closet, shopping habits, and outdoor space to live a more sustainable life.
Sustainability is extra top-of-mind with Earth Day this week, and in the past year alone, we’ve seen just how huge an impact our small actions can have on the environment.
(Seriously, just watch David Attenborough’s new doc…in just a few weeks after lockdown, air pollution cleared so much in Jalandhar, India, that the snowy peaks of the Himalayas were visible for the FIRST TIME IN THREE DECADES!)
We’ve really wanted to improve our carbon footprints and become more eco-conscious, so in this week’s quickie, we’re giving you 12 easy tips for going green that you can implement around your kitchen, living room, bathroom, closet, shopping habits, and outdoor space to live a more sustainable life.
Listen to this week’s chat to learn more about:
The impact you can make by substituting plant-based alternatives a few times a week
The scoop on what you can and can’t put in the recycle, garbage and green bin
Sustainable food storage tips we learned from our Grandmas
How to reduce your waste when grocery shopping
Reducing your kitchen waste (i.e. eco-friendly swaps for paper towels!)
Buying second hand furniture and Gill’s tips for upcycling your home decor
The impact you can make by switching to LED lights
The environmental, health & financial benefits of DIY cleaning products
How switching to a safety razor can save you $5,000!
The dirty truth behind fast fashion & enviro-friendly clothing brands we love
How to revive, repurpose or sell clothes you no longer love
How to start a garden and grow your own food, even if you don’t have a backyard/balcony
We hope this helps you make some simple swaps and changes in your life that will make a big difference for our beautiful planet!
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Episode 23: How to Champion a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
We had the privilege of talking with Karlyn Percil about the racial pandemic we’re still facing, and the state of diversity and equality in the workplace, and what we can do to make businesses more inclusive. Because equitable work is a key to breaking the cycle of oppression, and the right to earn a living in a safe, inclusive workplace is a basic human right.
In this episode, we learned how to use emotional intelligence and positive psychology to help create equal opportunities for BIPOC employees, to shift hiring practices and dated work cultures, and to eliminate harmful microaggressions that prevent employees from feeling safe enough to bring their whole selves to work.
Diversity shouldn’t be a trend, it should be a standard.
We had the privilege of talking with Karlyn Percil about the racial pandemic we’re still facing, and the state of diversity and equality in the workplace, and what we can do to make businesses more inclusive.
Because equitable work is a key to breaking the cycle of oppression, and the right to earn a living in a safe, inclusive workplace is a basic human right.
In this episode, we learned how to use emotional intelligence and positive psychology to help create equal opportunities for BIPOC employees, to shift hiring practices and dated work cultures, and to eliminate harmful microaggressions that prevent employees from feeling safe enough to bring their whole selves to work.
While it is 100% *our* job as white women to educate ourselves on systemic racism and how to be an anti-racist ally, we’re so grateful that Certified Emotional Intelligence and Neuro-Life Coach Karlyn Percil spent time chatting with us about how to leverage bravery, leadership, empathy and vulnerability to create more equitable and safe workplaces for BIPOC communities.
Karlyn has dedicated her career to increasing emotional intelligence in the workforce and helping corporations plan and execute Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies. She’s the CEO of KDPM Consulting, the Founder of SisterTalk Group, and she spreads her infectiously positive and empowering mindset tools on talk shows like CityLine, on CBC and in the pages of Forbes and Refinery29.
Listen to our chat with Karlyn to learn more about:
The current state of racial diversity in the workplace: 2:05
Changes you can make right now to promote inclusivity and diversity at work: 3:00
Why corporate “Listening and Learning” sessions are missing the mark, and how to improve them: 15:35
The reality of changing “company culture”: 21:39
What microaggressions sound like and how to take accountability: 22:30
Why you will 100% screw up on your anti-racism journey, and why you should keep going out of your comfort zone: 24:28
Using emotional intelligence to examine defensiveness, shame and fear: 30:16
How to be a better ally through Karlyn’s LEAP strategy: 31:30
The hiring practices that ensure inclusivity and equity: 36:10
How to respond to racial injustice and getting “called in” on social media: 51:08
We hope this episode inspires you to take action in your workplace and further your journey to becoming an ally.
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Episode 20: How to Navigate the News Right Now
With COVID-19 numbers surging around the world, the upcoming US election, and the onslaught of disasters that 2020 has served up, there is more news being consumed than ever before, and it can be seriously overwhelming trying to stay up to date with accurate info, without going crazy. So we did our homework on how you can stay informed without sacrificing your sanity.
Welcome to this week's Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. This week, we’re diving into something we all need help with right now... how to navigate the news responsibly, while protecting our mental health.
With COVID-19 numbers surging around the world, the upcoming US election, and the onslaught of disasters that 2020 has served up, there is more news being consumed than ever before, and it can be seriously overwhelming trying to stay up to date with accurate info, without going crazy. So we did our homework on how you can stay informed without sacrificing your sanity.
Listen to our chat to learn more about:
🧐 The importance of reading beyond the headlines & fact checking: 2:00
👥 How to avoid confirmation bias and learn all sides to a story: 2:45
⚖️ Identifying innate biases in the media: 4:12
👩🏫 Finding sources that *explain* the news, rather than just breaking it: 6:13
📱✉️ Different ways to consume the news that work for YOUR lifestyle: 8:42
🙅🏾♀️ Drawing boundaries on your media intake for your mental health: 11:27
🤗 Good news resources for when you need a smile: 14:46
🙀How to stay up to date with COVID without having anxiety: 16:02
We hope that these tips help you stay informed and navigate the hectic news we’re surrounded by these days responsibly and healthily.
Fact Checking Resource: https://www.snopes.com/
Media Outlet Bias Check: https://mediabiasfactcheck.com
The Media Bias Chart: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/
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Episode 01: Meet the hosts of Teach Me How To Adult Podcast!
Welcome to season one of Teach Me How To Adult! We’re so excited that you’re joining us on our journey to be the best possible grown-ass people we can be. We are BFFs, work wives and podcast partners on a mission to help you crush it at adulting so you can live your best damn life.
Welcome to season one of Teach Me How To Adult! We’re so excited that you’re joining us on our journey to be the best possible grown-ass people we can be. We are BFFs, work wives and podcast partners on a mission to help you crush it at adulting so you can live your best damn life.
So, what’s it all about?
Teach Me How To Adult is a smart, unfiltered podcast on everything you never learned about growing up, from crushing your career and love life to balancing budgets and wellness.
Trust us, we know what it's like trying to be the best version of yourself. We see you out there giving 110% to your job, saving up to buy a house (or a much-needed vacay), keeping up with your social calendar, and squeezing in the odd kale salad...all while trying to carve out some time for you. It’s a lot of pressure. We're trying to do it all too, and it’s so. damn. hard.
That's why we created Teach Me How To Adult. We aspire to help millennials navigate the ups and downs of their 20s and 30s, teaching them the things they never learned in school (Investing! Taxes! Home ownership! Relationship goals! Taking control of your mental health! Networking! Fitness! Folding a fitted sheet!?). We’re by no means the experts, so we chat with the pros and hustlers who are crushing it in their field for legit advice and actionable tips. And we serve up #realtalk with open and honest convos about our own vulnerable experiences. So get ready to feel seriously seen and to level up your goals, habits and business game.
Meet the hosts!
Gillian Berner is a content strategist, video producer, writer, and editor. She’s been the Content Manager at one of Canada's leading film and entertainment companies and an editor at Chatelaine and Flare magazines. Gillian lives for travel, storytelling, poetry, photography, cottage getaways, charcuterie boards, and her adorable baby nieces.
Cailyn Michaan is a Digital Marketer and people manager with a passion for building killer teams. She's managed client relationships with major film studios and fortune 500 brands at some of the largest Media and Entertainment companies in the country. When she's not behind the mic, Cailyn loves a girls' night in, travelling the world with her amazing husband, yoga, a good glass of wine, and any comedy with Paul Rudd.
Stay tuned for weekly episodes!
We can’t wait to share all our learnings and amazing interviews with you. Season one has been in the works for a while, so you’ll get a front-row seat to our experiences dealing with burnout, stress, work struggles, family life, and some big decisions we made after we both quit our jobs to pursue new dreams and opportunities.
Stay tuned each week as we alternate between long-form deep dives on big topics with expert guests, and our Quickies—a super fast and focused take on all the adulting hacks that will help you slay all day. So follow along and holler at us on social @teachmehowtoadultpodcast. We’d love to know what you’re struggling with, what topics matter to you, and who you’d like to hear from!
