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Millennial With Megan Tan

Megan Tan

Navigating adulthood one question at a time. Hosted by Megan Tan.

copyright © 2024. Megan Tan. All rights reserved.

Navigating adulthood one question at a time. Hosted by Megan Tan.

copyright © 2024. Megan Tan. All rights reserved.
21hr 45min
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Can a woman have it all?  It’s an age-old question. But in Cuba, a country caught between a machismo culture and some of the most progressive policies in the world, the answer isn’t easy.
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Erick continues telling Megan his wild rom-com love story
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Erick Galindo tells Megan Tan the wildest thing he did for love
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A rom-com for your ears from the LAist Studios WILD podcast
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Megan is back behind the mic with a brand new podcast Snooze by LAist Studios.
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When you’re saying goodbye to a big part of your life, where do you begin?  
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When life puts roadblocks in front of your dreams how do you recover?
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On today’s episode, something we’ve never done before: a round table. How do you define yourself as an individual while also defining yourself as part of a couple?
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To celebrate Pride month, we’re replaying an episode about two young women, a 10-year relationship, and 4,500 miles between them.
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What happens when a judge brands you “unrehabilitatable” at age 28?  This month, each of the Radiotopia shows is interpreting the theme Doing Time, to welcome the new member of the collective, Ear Hustle. Visit http://radiotopia.
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I love Maine, but sometimes I feel isolated here. Could my creative problems be solved if I moved to New York City? 
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What happens when you become a single mother by choice? We’re featuring an episode from Not By Accident.
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the endless stream of bad news on social media. But what happens when you stop scrolling and take action?
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When you start to see the world in only two colors — red and blue — how do you burst your own bubble?
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My parents have lived in the same house for over 40 years. It’s where we all grew up. But when they want to sell it, we say goodbye to more than just the house.
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Taxes can be scary and confusing. Maybe it’s because all of that paperwork forces us to take responsibility for our choices. But what happens when the IRS sees you differently than you see yourself?
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Is it possible that a country’s policies can change the way people see themselves? How much of your identity is you — and how much of it is your country?  
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“ Pies Secos, Pies Mojados” or “Wet Foot, Dry Foot.” In the U.S., it’s the nickname of a piece of legislation, but in Cuba, it’s been the key to a dream. To what lengths will Cubans go to make that dream a reality?
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I’ve always romanticized Cuba as a mysterious forbidden island. But when I go there to visit a friend, I learn growing up on the island is far more complicated than anything I could have expected. This is the first episode of a four-part series on Cuba.
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After a year of making Millennial full-time, my editor Devon and I sit down together to reflect on what’s happened and make a plan for next year. But how do you set goals when you don’t know exactly what you want?
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Holidays are stressful, especially in an election year. But things get more complicated when you’re bringing someone home with you and even more stressful when you’re the person they’re bringing home. How do you successfully maneuver your significant o...
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It’s scary to make long-term commitments, but living year-to-year isn’t always comfortable. For the first time, I’m starting to consider the 30-year-plan.
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The plan is to grow up and chase after your dreams, but what if getting closer to your goals means moving farther from your family?
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Even after you break up with someone, they’ll always be part of you. We’re featuring an episode on jealousy from The Heart.
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I’ve always heard you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they might not live up to your expectations. But is there something to be gained from getting real?
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Time capsules come in many forms. When you stumble upon one, you never know what part of your former self you’ll remember.
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The Hiring Process
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Unpaid Internships
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When you sprint toward your career for years and you finally get there, how do you prevent yourself from burning out? How do you pace yourself?
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It’s summer and I want to go outside. So I shut down my computer and go off on an expedition to understand an unknown world unfolding right under my nose — The Poké-world.
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When you move back home with your parents it’s hard to feel like you’re growing up. But what really makes you an adult? And what if parenting an adult child is just as confusing as being your 20s?
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After college, I thought everyone was on equal footing. But that’s not always the case. How do you come to terms with your own financial status when your close friends are living lives you can’t afford?
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Look around the Internet and you’ll see people sharing intimate thoughts and bearing their souls — including me. Why do we feel more comfortable publishing the secrets of our lives online — but keep them from the people who are closest to us?
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It’s always been my dream to play with the pros. Now, after months of practicing it all comes down to one game and one decision.
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How do you turn a passion project into a business? After I quit my job, I have to find out. The only problem is, I don’t know anything about running a business.
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For months, I’ve lived a double life and suffered the consequences. Now, I’m forced to reevaluate what life I want to live.
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Spending most of my savings makes me anxious but …
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What happens when an Asian-American millennial de…
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After 10 years, two people living 4,500 miles apa…
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After four years of being in a relationship, my b…
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When things aren’t working out the way you had ex…
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What's it like to document your life and make it …
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In the season finale find out what happens when y…
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After an intense interview for a fellowship in Wa…
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Job interviews are stressful, especially when it’…
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The big question is always, “How do you convince …
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After months of submitting job applications with …
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What happens when your significant other’s career…
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Why do we become our worst enemies when it comes …
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Following your dreams is not always glamorous, es…
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Decisions. How do you know which ones will lead y…
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#1 Welcome To Millennial by Megan Tan

#35 Alas Para Volar

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February 8, 201723min 4sec

Can a woman have it all?  It’s an age-old question. But in Cuba, a country caught between a machismo culture and some of the most progressive policies in the world, the answer isn’t easy.

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