One Boomer. One Gen Z. Who will prevail? In this battle of wits both generations hash out what Riz means, how to use a landline, and if crop tops were truly a move forward in fashion. It's going to get groovy - with a little turbulence! So hold on to your seats, sit back, put your oxygen mask on first, and enjoy the episode.

Key Takeaways:

[2:02] How did you find info without the internet?

[3:28] Slang: cap, riz, stand on business

[6:32] Did you have to rewind a VHS or use a payphone?

[7:39] What's a Tamagotchi?

[8:04] How did you entertain yourself on a Saturday morning?

[9:50] Were you a latchkey kid?

[11:53] How much time do you spend socializing online vs in person socializing?

[15:01] Did you have to use a landline?

[15:52] How do you feel about being constantly connected with social media?

[22:10] What's the most memorable 80s/90s fashion trend you wore?

[24:05] What's a fashion trend that's been brought back in popularity?

[26:31] What is a walkman and did you have one?

[28:02] Who are the biggest influencers in your life?

[31:58] What was your first job and how did you apply for it?

[35:03] What's most important in your future career: money, purpose, or balance?

[39:05] What is a Rolodex and what is it used for?

[40:21] How do you approach talking about mental health in the workplace?

[41:36] Generation Gap Trivia: name 3 members of the Spice Girls

[42:27] Can you identify a popular TikTok or 80s movie star?

[44:45] What was the most significant invention in your lifetime?

[46:24] How did you keep in touch with friends without a phone?

[46:53] What was your favorite childhood movie, book, or show?

[49:33] What age did you think was old when you were a teenager?

[50:45] What is the most pointless app on your phone and why?

[51:26] What is a fashion trend you think is ridiculous?

[53:32] If you had to live without a piece of technology for a week, what would it be?

[54:11] What is the biggest misconception about your generation?

[56:04] What do you think is uncool about your parents' generation?

[58:33] What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?

[59:28] If you could go back to any era, which one would it be?

[1:02:39] What's a family tradition you hope to pass on?

[1:03:14] What's something we could teach each other?

[1:05:08] What's a movie you wish you could watch for the first time again?

[1:06:57] What's a floppy disk?

[1:07:15] What's a pager?

[1:07:45] What did one use 6*7 when making a phone call?

[1:07:57] What's a BOPIT? AOL? WWW?

[1:08:58] What's My Little Pony? American Girl Dolls? Easy Bake Oven? Napster?

[1:10:36] Who are the characters of Friends? Gwen Stefani? Fanny packs?

[1:11:42] What's an overhead projector? Mimeograph machine?

[1:13:36] The biggest difference between our generations

[1:15:30] If you had to describe your generation, how would you?

[1:20:47] What generational divide did we forget?

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The Molly B Foundation

As my mother ages and new challenges arise, my life is becoming increasingly complex and overwhelming as I try to find a way forward that preserves my mother's dignity and my sanity. Part of me feels like there is a reason to charge forward with my work and the other part of me feels like giving up.

Key Takeaways:

[1:31] The Netflix documentary Empty Rooms

[5:58] My mother living with us has been a struggle

[9:54] Not having my own space

[12:24] My mother has this expectation that she just gets things

[16:09] I never thought my adult parent would live with me

[19:24] Looking at what I've tried and what hasn't worked

[23:03] I feel like I should just give up

Resources:

• Empty Rooms

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As I am still battling the flu, running my household, spending most of my day sleeping, and binge watching TV shows I've had time to think. It's given me time to think about my mindset, where I live, what I'm doing next, and it's given me time to look over the wonderful guests I've had that continue to inspire me.

Key Takeaways:

[1:23] Binging Stranger Things and realizing the choices in front of me

[5:58] Shows involving time travel and grief

[9:23] Being sick, sleeping a majority of the day, and calling myself a victim

[11:52] Is my environment unhealthy for me? Do I need to change it?

[13:55] My previous guests on the podcast and future ones

[21:10] My podcast episodes that have profoundly impacted me

[24:20] Getting wonderful feedback

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