Shifting gears and pursuing a passion as a full-time career after investing so much time and effort into your existing career is a tough thing to imagine. Jon discusses how he is using his passion to help him supplement his current skill sets. Being a full-time lawyer doesn’t allow time for much else. But, taking on his passion in a different way – from a different perspective – is something he is pursuing to help him Why do we reach these revelations of change in our 30s? Do you feel like you’ve learned enough throughout your career to do it “on your own” as an entrepreneur? The guys are joined by Brandie Freely – author,writing coach – as they dive into the essence of adult-level procrastination, why writing a book can teach you a lot about yourself, how love manifests itself in many different ways and… Battling long-term, adult level procrastination

Sharing a lot of what set the stage for her 30s, LaKitia talks about what made her 30s so powerful. Establishing herself and learning about herself and what drove her to success all began with her first experience in sharing her story. It all boiled down to a single interaction with a little girl who had been a consistent victim of sexual abuse. This interaction helped spur the passion behind her mission to help others fight these wrongs.The inspiration that came from that one moment helped her affirm what she sought to find. United by a singular purpose When we think of survival mode, we don’t really understand what activates within us that triggers our survivalist mentality. Randy shares his recent experience with bedtime at the Turgman residence and how he equates his experience to when Tom Hanks’ character in Castaway lost Wilson.When you start to realize life is starting to change, change with it. Can we challenge the standard educational model to pursue a different path?

Randy mulls over the past 10 years of his career at the same place. It’s a bit of knowing you are in the right place and a little bit of complacency. But, with the comfort comes benefit and sacrifice. It’s up to you to determine what is worth more at this point in your life. Is it worth starting over, or is it worth staying and growing in one place? Turg contrasts the last 4 years of career growth and challenges. There is a lot of change that comes with starting over so frequently, so when do you stop and ‘smell the roses’? Does it ever end? When we take time to reflect – what do we find as the result of our thoughts and ambitions? Talk Thirty To Me is a podcast for Millennials in their 30s, on the verge of turning 30, or anyone still searching for answers. We are the generation of change agents, who challenge the new normal and empower others to live in their truth. Join us on life’s journey to enlightenment, confronting fears, but most of all, creating a new way to dream. Inspire your journey with Talk Thirty To Me! Though our generation has been painted as the “slash generation” in somewhat of a negative light, it isn’t a bad thing. We are being exposed to so much in such a short amount of time that we are able to narrow our focus down on something we enjoy. Whether you pursue your passion or passionately pursue your endeavor, leverage what you learn to give you the edge. Millennials and kids get a bad wrap, but is it all true? Join Turg and Randy Z as they are joined by guest and friend-of-the-show Leslie Antonoff – blogger, writer, cooking star – as they discuss how daily growth and experience can help propel you to the next level in your life and… Knowing what to expect can be helpful sometimes…This week Turg and Randy Z are joined by LaKitia Woodard – Founder of A Sister’s Truth, a company focused on helping women cope with the hardships that arise throughout their journey – as they discuss the reality behind the story of a sexual abuse survivor who set out on a mission to discover her purpose in life while working to inspire others to find courage behind their own voice. Sharing your story not only helps inspire others, it helps liberate the soul Undeniably one of the most interesting characters you will ever encounter. It was after he wed his beautiful and inspiration wife that he began taking an interest in more culturally charged topics, exploring his own journey as well as the journey of others, and has been actively challenging mainstream thought as a result. His desire to share with others helped put into motion what is now the Talk Thirty To Me® Podcast & Blog. Can you really account for every factor in your life that may impact your success? (The real answer here is NO, but it doesn’t hurt to ask…) Janice talks about how she planned to elevate her career game by continuing on with grad school. Well, turned out that it was too expensive to justify. When plans don’t work out, sometimes we need to get creative. Combining skill with education doesn’t always have to cost a fortune. Janice shares how she got creative and still got the degree she sought. Cultural influence is a necessary part of embracing your heritage This is a challenging question that we can never really answer for you. But, here are some things you have to consider when contemplating your current situation (if you’re not already self-employed):

Brandie gets personal as she and Randy compare experiences dating long-distance partners throughout their 30s and how that takes more than just a tough spirit to accomplish. The hardships of dating long-distance are well-documented, but how do these two really rate their experiences? Was it all worth the trouble? When taking a chance on someone pays off Tyree shares how during his graduate school days, he struggles to accept the reality that it would change his life. But, knowing how much effort it took to get there – along with striving to make his mother proud – he finished the studies and graduated. But, was it worth it? A lot of us struggle with education as a bonus. Many of us never went to graduate school in our 20s and may consider it now. So, what’s the real deal with graduate school? Transitions always have a catalyst that help to illuminate the path Do you know the risks associated with your decisions to stay or “go” and have you realistically evaluated them from every angle? When trying to accomplish tasks that take a lot of focus, it can seem daunting to even think of crossing the finish line. Brandie shares her journey as she fights to complete her first book after a 10-year long process. Long distance relationships don’t have to be out of reachWe can’t really know what the expect when we haven’t been there yet. But, throughout the journey through our 30s we are sometimes presented with the opportunity to learn at light speed. These experiences can help us generate a lot of knowledge in a short amount of time. Now – approaching our mid-30s – we can leverage the experience to help us thrive in our endeavors. Being over-exposed to things isn’t always a bad thing Eventually, when you find the person that’s right for you it’s a good time to reflect on the journey you took to get there. Brandie shares her struggles and successes with the triumphant outcome of her long-distance relationship and what it means for her today. Learning to not to doubt the possibilities can help you learn more about yourself Join Turg and Randy Z and their special guest Janice Llamoca – multimedia freelance journalist and associate producer for NPR’s Latino USA – as they discuss Janice’s journey through her 20s into her 30s as she climbed the ranks in her career as a journalist and producer. Where does a journey start and end? New conversations always bring about this revelation. So, why is it that we can never seem to find the answer? Why is it that it’s so much easier to watch others succeed rather than to try and succeed within our own world? Of course, every circumstance is different and offers its own set of challenges. Some people are just more risk averse than others and some people plain don’t care about the risk or even considering it and just take a leap of faith simply based on confidence. So in the end, how do I figure out what I really want to do?

LaKitia shares her story – or as she puts it – her journey to purpose and the feeling of loss she felt as she quietly suffered. It took one instance for her to break out of that feeling of perpetual hopelessness – when she began sharing her story. From then on, her journey was clear: help others in need of the same help, no matter the problem. The truth is that everybody has common groundSurvival mode is something we are all born with. It’s also something we aren’t always too sure on how to control. It can lead to undue stress and anxiety and if we let it – it can destroy our interpersonal relationships. Not to mention it can harm how we view ourselves. It’s important to understand our approach to our own emotions as well as our approach to parenting so that we are ensure the development of successful, confident and strong children. When taking risks, we don’t always understand what they are and how to approach them How we view the risks we take depends on how we perceive the situation and how well we take hold and work our way past the adversity. In its most simple form, we can learn a lot from our children and how they handle the ever-changing environment around them. Rationalizing a child’s behavior to help us better understand our own emotions