The Forgotten Generation That Grew Up Completely Unsupervised

The Forgotten Generation That Grew Up Completely Unsupervised

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] If you were born between 1965 and 1980 — this one is for you. E and KayCee go full memory lane on the generation that literally translated the world while it was changing underneath them. No guidance. No internet. No supervision. Just a deadline when the streetlights came on. This episode is not an episode about the past. It's about understanding who Gen X is and why that matters right now. What y'all covered in this episode: * Being latchkey kids and why that actually built something in us — real responsibility before we were ready for it * The Wild West internet era: Gateway computers, Napster, Limewire, BlackPlanet, and the first time a music industry fought back against digital downloads * How pagers worked as communication tools, including the codes nobody talks about anymore (143 was "I love you," in case you forgot) * Appointment TV, commercials you couldn't skip, and why everybody in the neighborhood talked about the same show the next day — and why that kind of shared culture is basically gone now * How Gen X invented the culture that luxury brands, alcohol companies, and advertisers have been profiting off for decades — without really paying for it * The hip hop timeline: Sugarhill Gang to NWA to Yo! MTV Raps to the first time Black artists showed up on a channel that pretended they didn't exist * What it actually means to be raised by Gen X parents: you weren't asked what you wanted for dinner. You ate what was there or you didn't eat. * Why E is not giving Apple her face, her fingerprint, or anything else — and why that's a completely Gen X response to tech she didn't grow up trusting If any of this hit home, leave a comment and let E and KayCee know what you remember. They want to hear from you. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Audible, and Amazon Music — and find them on YouTube for the full video experience. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The views and opinions expressed on Disrupt & Discuss are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent any affiliated organizations, employers, or brands. 🙅🏽‍♀️ The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only 🎧. Nothing discussed should be taken as professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice ⚕️⚖️💰. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees 🤝. Links, products, or services mentioned are not endorsements unless explicitly stated 🔗. By listening, you agree that Disrupt & Discuss and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes resulting from information shared on this podcast. ✅ The Disrupt and Discuss podcast is offering a free Misogi goal-setting template to help you prepare for 2026. This resource identifies your specific goal-setting style and provides a structure that works for your brain. Whether you are building a business or improving health, the framework turns ideas into challenging but doable goals. You can access this free offer by clicking the link in the description. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief

Bonus Clip: He Built a Brand and Almost Lost Himself | Men's Mental Health

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] This one hit different. We sat down with Kenneth — founder of Evolution Skincare and licensed esthetician — for a full interview that drops this September. But June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and one piece of that conversation couldn't wait. Kenneth opened up about something a lot of men keep quiet. A season of deep depression that ran from mid-2025 into the fall. What started with a launch event that fell apart in real time turned into months of physical symptoms, burnout, isolation, and running on empty. He kept pushing. And eventually, he found his way back. What Kenneth talked about in this segment: * Growing up in a household where Black men were taught to be stoic and keep moving — and what that looked like in his own body as a kid * How overcommitting across public health work, his skincare launch, and showing up for everyone around him piled up into a breaking point * The black tie launch event he'd planned for years — and what happened when his products didn't arrive the day of * The physical signs his body sent when his nervous system hit its limit: muscle spasms, weight loss, extreme fatigue * The unexpected source of healing that pulled him out of his lowest months * The intentional plan he built for himself starting in November — structure, movement, and deciding 2026 was going to be different About Kenneth: Kenneth is a licensed esthetician, clinical skincare expert, and the founder of Evolution Skincare — a brand built specifically for melanated and sensitive skin. He spent years developing a formula that bridges clinical skincare and botanical ingredients. His full story, including how the brand came to life, drops on Disrupt & Discuss this September. Find Kenneth: https://www.skincarebyken.com/ Follow Kenneth on Instagram: @evolutionskincare This conversation is for every man who's been keeping it together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside. Share it with someone who needs to hear it. Full episode drops this September. Subscribe so you're notified the moment it's live. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The views and opinions expressed on Disrupt & Discuss are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent any affiliated organizations, employers, or brands. 🙅🏽‍♀️ The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only 🎧. Nothing discussed should be taken as professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice ⚕️⚖️💰. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees 🤝. Links, products, or services mentioned are not endorsements unless explicitly stated 🔗. By listening, you agree that Disrupt & Discuss and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes resulting from information shared on this podcast. ✅ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief

Bonus Clip — Segment 3 of She Rebuilt Her Body With Her Own Cells | Jemma

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] If you're building something on your own or thinking about going into business with someone, this clip is the one. Jemma lays out the full story of how she built two businesses, survived a business breakup, and took her cleaning company from $5K to $525K in gross revenue without a partner. What she covers: * How Gemstone Consulting Group started from a late-night conversation with a CPA friend * What an operations consultant actually does for early-stage entrepreneurs * Running a commercial cleaning company from the ground up — including learning to clean from the boss's mom * The business partnership that fell apart and what it cost her emotionally and financially * How she structured the exit — she paid severance, then grew the business herself * The revenue timeline: $5K, $176K, $212K, $325K, $525K * Why you need contracts even with your best friend * What Beta Blocks Corporation is and how it helped her get clarity when things fell apart * Why entrepreneurship and a cancer diagnosis feel the same — and why community is the cure for both Guest: Jemma is a two-time cancer survivor, founder of Gemstone Consulting Group, and owner of Onyx Works, a commercial cleaning company based in Chicago on track for $1M in gross revenue. Full episode https://youtu.be/Bn4h0bgv2Wc  Catch every segment on YouTube throughout the week. Follow Jemma on Instagram → @iam_jemmabella Follow us on Instagram → @disruptndiscusspodcast  Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@DisruptnDiscussPodcast ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The views and opinions expressed on Disrupt & Discuss are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent any affiliated organizations, employers, or brands. 🙅🏽‍♀️ The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only 🎧. Nothing discussed should be taken as professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice ⚕️⚖️💰. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees 🤝. Links, products, or services mentioned are not endorsements unless explicitly stated 🔗. By listening, you agree that Disrupt & Discuss and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes resulting from information shared on this podcast. ✅ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief

Bonus Clip — Segment 2 of Rebuilt Her Body With Her Own Cells | Jemma

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] If Segment 1 was about fighting to get diagnosed, Segment 2 is about fighting to stay alive and what Jemma did with her life once she did. This one goes from the hospital room to the top of the John Hancock Tower. What she covers: * What autologous stem cell transplant means and why it's rare * The difference between Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in plain language * What Stage 3B actually means for the body * The four words her oncologist said that made her stop doubting everything * Signing consent forms that literally say "you may die" * How her stepbrother's no-nonsense push got her into fitness for the first time * Running a stair climb six months post-transplant and seeing her own nurses at the finish Guest: Jemma is a two-time Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor and living proof that mindset is part of the medicine. [GUEST LINKS] Full episode coming: https://www.youtube.com/@DisruptnDiscussPodcast   Catch every segment on YouTube throughout the week. Follow us on Instagram → @disruptndiscusspodcast Follow Jemma on Instagram →@iam_jemmabella ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The views and opinions expressed on Disrupt & Discuss are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent any affiliated organizations, employers, or brands. 🙅🏽‍♀️ The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only 🎧. Nothing discussed should be taken as professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice ⚕️⚖️💰. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees 🤝. Links, products, or services mentioned are not endorsements unless explicitly stated 🔗. By listening, you agree that Disrupt & Discuss and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes resulting from information shared on this podcast. ✅ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief

Bonus Clip — Misdiagnosed for 7 Months: A Cancer Survivor's Story

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/fan_mail/new] This one's heavy but worth every minute. E and KayCee sit down with Jemma, a two-time cancer survivor who was misdiagnosed for seven months before doctors found stage 3B Hodgkin's lymphoma. Here's what she gets into: * How a "cold" turned into 103-104 degree fevers and a 20-pound weight loss * The PCP visit where she was told to try Xanax * Why her mom (a nurse) sent her to a different doctor * The moment the infectious disease doctor said "I think I need a moment" * Finding out she had cancer, then finding out again three months after remission * What it actually means to be your own stem cell donor * Why she lost trust in the doctor she'd had since she was a teenager Guest: Jemma is a two-time Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor sharing her story to help others advocate for themselves with their own health. Full episode coming [PUBLISH DATE]. Catch every segment on YouTube throughout the week. Follow Jemma on Instagram → @iam_jemmabella  Subscribe on YouTube → @disruptndiscusspodcast ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The views and opinions expressed on Disrupt & Discuss are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent any affiliated organizations, employers, or brands. 🙅🏽‍♀️ The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only 🎧. Nothing discussed should be taken as professional medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic advice ⚕️⚖️💰. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, or legal matters. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees 🤝. Links, products, or services mentioned are not endorsements unless explicitly stated 🔗. By listening, you agree that Disrupt & Discuss and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes resulting from information shared on this podcast. ✅ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430415/support] DnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTke [https://youtube.com/@disruptndiscusspodcast?si=9u2pdt4kl5X1xkXe] DnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4 [https://www.instagram.com/disruptndiscuss?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YP [https://www.tiktok.com/@disruptndiscuss?_t=8s53F6L3M4c&_r=1] REFERRAL LINKS -   🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬 I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes! Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f [https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f] 🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀 I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools! Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227] 📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps  2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief