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Growing Yet Grown

Growing Yet Grown

By: Doyin & Simone
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Growing Yet Grown is a podcast hosted by two friends in their 30s. We explore the reality of growing after you’re already grown - careers evolving, relationships changing, money decisions getting heavier, identities shifting, and expectations colliding with real life.

Each episode is a candid, thoughtful conversation about the choices and tensions that define modern adulthood - no easy answers, just honest reflection, lived experience, and practical insight.

This podcast is for anyone who knows that adulthood isn’t a finish line - it’s a phase of continuous growth, questioning, and becoming.


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Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • The Real Reasons Why We DON’T Talk About Money With Our Friends
    Apr 15 2026

    Most people secretly struggle with discussing their income, yet they also miss out on valuable insights from friends who understand their financial realities. What if honesty about money could unlock better opportunities, deeper trust, and smarter decisions without judgment or shame?

    In this eye-opening episode, Simone and Doyin share personal stories, from Nigeria and Cameroon to the US, revealing why conversations about earnings are often viewed as taboo and how that costs us opportunities and growth.

    Don't let silence keep you from the opportunities and relationships you deserve. Hit play and start transforming your financial conversations today.



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    25 mins
  • How to Actually Find Someone Worth Building With
    Mar 25 2026

    In this season finale, we discuss the complexities of dating in today's world.


    Dating in your 30s feels harder than it should be. You have the career and some stability - But finding a serious relationship still feels impossible.

    We have an honest conversation about the challenges of modern dating, marriage, red flags, money, boundaries, dating apps, arranged marriages, and how to choose the right life partner.

    Because love isn’t just chemistry — it’s decisions, character, and alignment

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    36 mins
  • Building Wealth - What ACTUALLY matters and what's HYPE?
    Mar 18 2026

    In this conversation, Doyin and Simone explore the multifaceted concept of building wealth, emphasizing the importance of financial freedom, flexibility, and the various strategies one can employ to achieve financial stability. They discuss the significance of understanding personal definitions of wealth, the impact of lifestyle choices, and the necessity of making informed financial decisions. The conversation also touches on the challenges of societal expectations, the role of time in wealth accumulation, and the importance of having honest discussions about financial responsibilities with family.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Wealth Building

    02:27 Defining Wealth: Freedom and Flexibility

    05:28 Strategies for Building Wealth Without Inheritance

    08:23 Understanding the Concept of 'Enough'

    11:47 Key Money Moves in Your 30s

    14:30 Overrated Wealth Strategies: Home Ownership and Side Hustles

    17:41 The Reality of Passive Income

    20:25 Quiet Wealth Decisions: Marriage and Time

    23:26 Balancing Family Obligations and Wealth Building

    26:03 Starting from Zero: Advice for New Wealth Builders

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    51 mins
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