Podcast Summary: Gettin’ Grown

Episode Title: Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On You
Hosts: Keia & Jade (Loud Speakers Network)
Date: February 11, 2025

Main Theme & Episode Overview

This episode of "Gettin’ Grown" is rooted in honest, hilarious, and heartfelt reflections on adulthood, Black womanhood, and the struggle (and joy) of learning to “adult” in unpredictable times. As Keia and Jade maneuver through personal check-ins, Black History Month observations, pop culture commentary, and a deep dive into mapping intentions for the new year, they invite listeners to join the journey of choosing joy and showing up for themselves—despite the chaos of the world. The central piece of the episode is their “Bingo Card for 2025” exercise, a new, gentle alternative to vision boards or traditional resolutions, focused on daily habits and intentional living.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up, Humor, and Check-Ins

[05:25–07:55]

• Jade and Keia reflect on their current states: tired, swinging between emotions, but maintaining gratitude and humor.
• “I’m swinging violently from the chandelier between trying to be okay and not. But, you know... I’m trying to find the fun in swinging from that chandelier.” – Jade [05:50]
• They riff on sweaty, “greasy” men as an adult rite of passage.

2. Black History Month, Pettiness, and Daily Life

[10:10–14:36]

• Keia shares a petty but prideful Black History Month anecdote about dealing with a fellow airline passenger.
• “Happy Black History Month. Good morning.” – Keia to a MAGA-clad traveler, causing a commotion and earning a flight attendant’s giggle [11:06].
• The hosts bemoan the continued ignorance and disrespect toward Black culture, infusing humor and pride throughout.

3. Grammys, Pop Culture, and Beyoncé Discourse

[14:44–36:24]

• The duo debriefs the Grammy awards, expressing joy over Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and Beyoncé’s wins, but also express nuanced concerns about consumerism and timing around Beyoncé’s tour announcement.
• “I love Beyoncé, I hate the timing of this. I am critical of the timing... I just find it to be not an amazing time to be dropping concert tickets.” – Jade [28:46]
• “If this is something that I can look forward to... it felt like, okay, all right. And if everything else goes to shit, at least...” – Keia on choosing joy and anticipation [29:29]
• They discuss complex feelings: joy, criticality, and finding space for both in community.

4. Layered Hope and Global Struggle

[36:24–39:14]

• Jade emphasizes the complexity of feeling joy amidst global suffering—in Gaza, Sudan, Congo, Haiti—and the importance of seeking “glimmers of light.”
• “All of these complicated human feelings are part of the human experience...” – Jade [36:24]
• Both encourage educating, donating, and checking available resources.

5. Kitchen TableTalk: 2025 Bingo Cards

[41:51–77:15]
The heart of the episode: Instead of conventional goals or vision boards, Keia and Jade share their “2025 Bingo Cards”—a grid of intentions and habits to fill their lives with purpose, health, creativity, and joy.

Sample Bingo Squares & Intentions:

• Go outside once a day – Jade [42:18]
  • For intentional exposure to sunlight and mood improvement.
• Daily step goals (8–10k) – Keia [44:04]
  • Noticing the impact of a sedentary pandemic lifestyle, Keia commits to moving more.
• Daily movement/workouts – Both [46:12]
• Daily prayer/journal time – Keia [46:34]
  • Cultivating intentional moments with God and reflection.
• Reading an actual book daily – Jade [47:30]
  • Modeling non-screen habits for herself and her child.
• Intentional in-person friend time (monthly) – Keia [49:22]
  • “Now more than ever is what's going to be the thing that sustains us and keeps us.” – Keia [50:24]
• Intentional joy-seeking and being present – Jade [53:02]
  • Seeking out genuine, not superficial, sources of joy.
• Writing and creative output (book, Substack, Team Typing Fast revamp) – Keia [54:35, 59:16]
  • Reconnecting to the passion of writing for self, not just audience.
• Sunday Dinner Series, Cookbook drafting – Jade [60:10]
  • Reclaiming and reviving Black culinary and family traditions.
• Printing, archiving, and displaying family photos – Both [65:08, 71:34]
  • Preserving Black family legacies and narratives outside of digital space.
• Dancing, music (flute!), archery, and hobbies – Jade [75:55]
  • Reclaiming bodily joy and traditional skills.

6. Encouragement to Listeners

• They urge listeners to share their own bingo cards or intentions, emphasizing that prioritizing joy, hope, and community is vital amidst broader social upheavals. “Don’t let the sun go down on your bingo card.” [78:45]

7. Petty Peeves

[79:24–87:07]

• Jade’s Petty Peeve: Young people misusing hot combs without guidance. “You have to ask questions when you don’t know what you’re doing... Please, put the hot combs down.” – Jade [80:13]
• Keia’s Petty Peeve: Accessibility frustrations with product packaging due to arthritis; a practical, real-life challenge.

8. Self-Care (Lessons in Black Women Self-Care)

[79:57, 87:24–89:06]

• The episode itself is framed as an act of self-care: “I think this was a self-care.” – Jade [78:55]
• Concluding advice: prioritize your mind, drink water, “moisturize your skin,” and resist letting outside forces steal your purpose or hope.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I’m swinging violently from the chandelier between trying to be okay and not.” – Jade [05:50]
• “Happy Black History Month. Good morning.” – Keia (airplane petty) [11:06]
• “I just want you to boo them...” – Jade, on confronting bigots with humor [12:00]
• “...I’m whipping it out and I’m pissing on everything. I’m pissing on your MAGA hat... I’m so sick of everything.” – Jade, expressing exasperation with political climate [14:04]
• “All of these complicated human feelings are part of the human experience...” – Jade [36:24]
• “Don’t let the sun go down on your bingo card.” – Keia and Jade [78:45]
• “Your largest organ is your skin and you want to be intentional about keeping that moisturized as well because your plaque will crack if it's dry.” – Keia [89:06]

Important Timestamps

• [05:25] – Check-in: current mood, gratitude, and swings of emotion
• [10:13–14:36] – Black History Month pettiness, plane story
• [14:44–36:24] – Grammys, Beyoncé discourse, pop culture, nuanced joy
• [36:24–39:14] – Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, Black internationalism, hope amidst despair
• [41:51–77:15] – Bingo Card segment: setting and discussing 2025 intentions
• [79:24–87:07] – Petty Peeves: hot combs, product accessibility
• [87:24–89:06] – Self-care wrap-up and closing advice

Tone & Style

The episode is a vibrant mix of sharp wit, Black cultural commentary, tender vulnerability, and soulful celebration of daily life. Keia and Jade blend genuine humor, lighthearted pettiness, and deep wisdom, maintaining an authentic, sisterly, and ever-Black tone throughout.

Useful for Listeners Who Missed the Episode

• Expect relatable tales about adulting, hilarious yet pointed social critique, and creative approaches to self-improvement in tough times.
• The “bingo card” format models accessible, low-pressure goal-setting, deeply attuned to the challenges of the current world.
• Listeners are invited into creative, critical, and joyful practices of community even (especially) as chaos rages on.

Call to Action:
Share your own bingo cards for the year, celebrate Black joy, and don’t be afraid to be “petty” (or deeply practical) in defending your boundaries, traditions, and dreams.