Dear Millennial With Megan Tan

In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan answers a question from a listener who finds herself at a crossroads — eager to become a mom but unsure whether the timing is right, especially in a volatile career in media.  Joining Megan is Elvia Garcia, co-owner of the James Beard-nominated Evil Cooks, a dynamic culinary business that has overcome its own share of industry challenges. Elvia shares her personal journey of unexpected motherhood during a chaotic period in her career, offering real talk on making big life decisions when the timing feels less than perfect.  Dear Millennial is an independent production. To support the show, subscribe to our Patreon! Just go to: http://Patreon.com/DearMillennial. If you have a question you want to submit, email Megan at [email protected] or call +1 (442) 444-0756‬ and leave a voicemail. Instagram: @meganleetan and the show @millennialpodcast. Dear Millennial is a Tan Lines production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Dear Millennial, Megan responds to a letter from a listener about a longtime friendship that has been tested by loyalty, boundaries, and new relationships. Senior Producer Amor Yates shares her own experience from over a decade ago, reflecting on how she faced a similar dilemma and found a way to heal after a friendship ended. Dear Millennial is an independent production. To support the show, subscribe to our Patreon! Just go to: http://Patreon.com/DearMillennial. If you have a question you want to submit, email Megan at [email protected] or call +1 (442) 444-0756‬ and leave a voicemail. Instagram: @meganleetan and the show @millennialpodcast. Dear Millennial is a Tan Lines production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan chats with a listener who wrote her a powerful email nearly ten years ago. Elyn Kazarian, a creative director in the music industry, shares her journey from a young artist grappling with family upheaval, financial burdens, and career instability, to navigating adulthood with her mother by her side. Together, they explore the challenges of balancing personal dreams with the responsibility of supporting a financially dependent parent, reflecting on what it means to thrive while caring for the people you love. Dear Millennial is an independent production. To support the show subscribe to our Patreon! Just go to: http://Patreon.com/DearMillennial. If you have a question you want to submit, email Megan at [email protected] or call +1 (442) 444-0756‬ and leave a voicemail. Instagram: @meganleetan and the show @millennialpodcast. Dear Millennial is a Tan Lines production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan dives into the inevitable challenge of aging. From the pressures of youth-driven social media to real-life reflections on growing older, Megan explores how we navigate the complexities of age and identity. Megan takes us halfway around the world to Singapore, where traditions and cultural attitudes toward aging provide a different perspective on how we view our later years. Dear Millennial is an independent production. To support the show subscribe to our Patreon! Just go to: http://Patreon.com/DearMillennial. If you have a question you want to submit, email Megan at [email protected] or call +1 (442) 444-0756‬ and leave a voicemail. Instagram: @meganleetan and the show @millennialpodcast. Dear Millennial is a Tan Lines production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Dear Millennial, Megan Tan speaks with Maria, a former CBS employee who wrote to Megan ten years ago about taking a leap of faith in her career by quitting her salaried job to pursue her passion. Together, they discuss how Maria went from creating a DIY podcast on a shoestring budget to landing a full-time job, where she now leads a team. Along the way, Maria talks about the financial and emotional challenges of being a millennial, especially in a world that constantly pushes you to “do more” and “be more.” Dear Millennial is an independent production. To support the show subscribe to our Pateron! Just go to: http://Patreon.com/DearMillennial. If you have a question you want to submit, email Megan at [email protected] or call +1 (442) 444-0756‬ and leave a voicemail. Instagram: @meganleetan and the show @millennialpodcast Dear Millennial is a Tan Lines production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices