The Next Step: Adulting 101
It's Adulting 101.
This podcast is focused on everything you *should* learn in school - but likely didn't. What EXACTLY is a deductible? How does insurance ACTUALLY work? What is the difference between a defined-benefit and defined-contribution plan? What does a good job offer look like? How do I negotiate a job?
We'll cover these topics AND more. We'll break down complicated concepts with industry professionals - you know, like what are the differences between a HMO, PPO, and HSA?
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Episodes
Jan 9, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
14 min
Episode one focuses addressing recent college graduate mixed emotions and decision fatigue as they transition from academia to the workforce. It emphasizes the importance of networking, leveraging connections, and identifying personal priorities—whether focusing on preferred job roles or geographic locations.
Jan 9, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
3 min
In 1999, after graduating with a bachelor's degree, the speaker recounts an experience that made her realize just how unprepared for adulting she was. This led to struggles throughout their twenties and thirties before gaining clarity in their forties. The experience inspired the creation of the 'Adulting for Real' podcast, aimed at teaching essential life skills, from health insurance to job offer negotiation, to aid young adults in their transition to adulthood.