Rushing to Adulthood

Rushing to Adulthood

A personal story-based platform, the Rushing to Adulthood Podcast, offers a space for folks to explore various complex components of the journey to and through adulthood. Drawing on the life story of podcast host, Hazel Monae, Rushing to Adulthood captures the power of healing through story, and the gift of learning to laugh along the way.

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August 16, 2023 19 mins

Wow! And just like that, Season Two comes to an end! It’s been an absolute joy to go on this journey with you! I have loved every conversation and every interaction with listeners from all over! In the theme of intentional adulting, I will be putting the Rushing To Adulthood Podcast on pause to shift from creating a story podcast to starting my manuscript for my book! Thank you all for this amazing experience! Peace and Light! Haze...

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Rev. Emily Labrecque currently serves as the Missioner for Church Revitalization at the Episcopal Diocese of Washington (DC). Ordained in the United Church of Christ, she is an Enneagram practitioner and ICF trained coach. Emily lives in DC with her 5 year old twins, Max and Ruth. When not working or chasing her kids, she can be found exercising with the Queer Gym, exploring the National Arboretum, or binging the latest TV dramedy

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Rudy Logan is from Silver Spring, Maryland. He uses his experience in grassroots organizing, creative arts, criminal justice, prison, and social justice-based ministries to cultivate holistic and collective liberation alongside others. His parents are from Washington, D.C., and Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and their social locations have played a critical role concerning his perspectives on matters of religion, prison and policing,...

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July 26, 2023 46 mins

Joining me in the last part of this series is a dear human, Tory Dillard! Honored to know him!

Tory Shane Dillard is an actor, poet, and pastor. He is a 29 year old clergy person of the United Methodist Church in the heart of rural Tennessee. Tory dreams of a church that embroils the joys  within us, brings to light the best in us, and empowers us to be transformed through the perfected love of God’s unfailing grace. Tory’s hobbie...

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July 19, 2023 44 mins
This week, we have the honor of hearing from one of my favorite humans! Rev. Katie Capurso Ernst (they/them) has spent the last year serving as a palliative care chaplain resident at level three trauma hospital in Minneapolis, MN. What brings them joy is floating in lakes, playing with their two adorable pups, and cooking.
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July 12, 2023 38 mins

Look who is back for more! My dear friend, Anica Jeremie! A Boston-born daughter of of brilliant and faithful Haitian parents living in LA, Anica embraces that entrepreneurial life with deep love, passion, and authenticity. This episode is the level of depth we all could use.


You can find Anica on social media platforms at @sincerelywithlov

You can also shop her Etsy business BlackHoneyGold

Coming Soon!- SkinCare Line Launchin...

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Honored to be joined by my brother, Michael as part of this series.

Michael is a 30-year old Black Gay traveler who navigates the nomadic life with so much intention and lightness. Having traveled all over the United States, Michael highlights Vermont and Martha’s Vineyard as his favorite places. As an advocate for the LGBTQIA community, Michael brings deep passion to advancing opportunities for this beautiful community’s full thr...

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June 21, 2023 35 mins

This next series couldn't get started without the wisdom and energy of Zaidi!

A light bearer and beautiful creator, Zaidi is the embodiment of being whole, complete and lacking nothing. She can be found on IG as beardedladyart

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What a delight to have this conversation with the illustrious Houstonian, Kim Daily! A dynamic speaker, award-winning attorney and badass steward of The Qulture, a community for folks that God ain’t make straight- Kim brings so much love, depth and wisdom to all she does. You can find her going viral on social media- dropping so much wisdom on the intersections of Faith & Sexuality. Enjoy this conversation!

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So happy to have my love back on the podcast to talk about Creating Impact in Community from a very powerful perspective.

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We are back with another episode in our "Creating Impact in Community" series! Today, I'm honored to be joined by a dear friend, Jonathan Allen.


Jonathan L. Allen, JD, MTS, is Co-founder and Director of Development at Leadership

Brainery, a Boston-based company closing wealth gaps by ensuring underrepresented

communities have equitable access to master's and doctoral degrees and workforce

leadership.

Jonatha...

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Welcome back for Season 2! So glad to have you! We will be diving deep in a few series and our first one is about Creating Impact in Community! I am elated to be joined by, Lisa Gomes!


Lisa Gomes is a Washington, DC-based attorney by day and a well-loved queer event and trip curator by night. She is originally from Massachusetts and has also lived in Atlanta, Georgia.  She has been creating experiences for the queer community...

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April 26, 2023 20 mins
It’s been the best journey so far! Thank you all for journeying with me on Rushing to Adulthood! See you in a few weeks for Season 2!
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April 19, 2023 48 mins
In this week's episode, I'm glad to be joined by may favorite Italian, Chris Greene, to talk about health & wellness. The youngest son of Italian immigrants, Chris brings a vivacious rigor to all he undertakes. Whether it's embarking on the adventure of being a first generation college student, engaging in eco-activism or deepening his spiritual life, Chris is inspiring! You are likely to say "poof" as many times as I did in this e...
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In this episode, bae is back to talk about all things travel!
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What an honor to have shared space with my dear friend, Anica Jeremie! A Boston-born daughter of of brilliant and faithful Haitian parents living in LA, Anica embraces that entrepreneurial life with deep love, passion, and authenticity. In today's episode, we cover friendship, longevity and the values that ground our friendship.


You can find Anica on social media platforms at @sincerelywithlov

You can also shop her Etsy b...

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March 29, 2023 13 mins

In this short episode, we hear a real-time revelation from podcast host, Hazel Monae, about what it means to have fun.

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What a joy it is to be joined by my little sister, Yu'Nique, who is 10 years younger! It's been such a joy to learn with and from her!  In this episode we reflect on what it's like to realize that we are ACTUALLY adults. Yu'Nique is a Nevada native currently residing in Texas as she navigates this adult life.


You can find her on all social media platforms: @lifeasyunique

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March 15, 2023 32 mins

Today, I am honored to be joined by a true gem, Lani G!

Lani G is a spiritual life coach and intuitive healer for Black women. Her mission is to empower 1 million Black women worldwide to love themselves fully and out loud in order to live liberated by 2030. She creates safe and sacred spaces for Black women to heal with her retreats, workshops and events in the local HTX community and beyond.

Where You Can Find Lani G:

Instagram: ...

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We are back with Hazel Monae & Bae! In this video episode this week, we talk all things marriage and what it took to get here! 

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