Welcome to "Growing Pains," hosted by Bria Buteau. Join us on a light hearted and vulnerable journey through life's transitions and personal growth. Each episode dives into the lessons learned from navigating change, overcoming obstacles, and embracing new chapters. This podcast isn't just about listening-it's about connecting. I hope you become part of our virtual community where we share relatable stories, practical advice, and support one another in adapting and thriving through every stage of life.
Bria opens up in this short and sweet episode about her recent struggles, triumphs, and thoughts. In this bonus episode, Bria shares her recent mental health struggles, incorporating psychiatry into …
Bria talks with Abdul Tubman, a Renaissance Man who is many things but first and foremost, is a community activist that encourages unity amongst the African diaspora. Abdul is also a project manager,…
Bria sits down with rapper and creative multi-hyphenate, SmooveDonn, to discuss the inspiration behind his newly released album "Stop Being Emotional."
In this hilariously raw episode, SmooveDonn open…
Bria sits down with Rhaea Goff, a licensed clinical social worker and certified purpose clarity coach with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. As the founde…
In this insightful episode, Bria talks with Jae Lux, a liberation and wellness coach about the steps we can all take to healing our inner child and following our passions.
Jae moved from Atlanta to A…
In this deeply insightful episode, we sit down with the talented Georgette Pierre, a voice actor, producer, writer, and creative entrepreneur who’s reshaping the media landscape with her multifaceted…
In this empowering episode of Growing Pains, host Bria sits down with Ashley Speaks, an inspiring author, speaker, and entrepreneur, to discuss her personal journey of growth, healing, and aligning w…
In this deeply insightful episode of Growing Pains, host Bria is joined by Dr. DaJaneil McCree, a dedicated public health leader and mentor, to discuss navigating life’s pressures, the power of faith…
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into some of the most urgent and challenging global issues, including the ongoing genocide in Palestine, the role of U.S. foreign policy, and the power of …
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Camryn Washington, a passionate fashion designer based in New York, as she shares her journey of navigating the fashion world with love, creativity, and co…
In this episode, Bria sits down with Kiani, a passionate entrepreneur and creative, to dive deep into the journey of entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and embracing the creative process. Kiani shares…
In this heartfelt episode of Growing Pains, the host sits down with their mother, Barbara Buteau-Pierre, to discuss the importance of community, mentorship, and familial bonds. Together, they reflect…
In this episode, Wavy Dave takes us on his creative journey, from music to film and content creation. He shares the highs and lows of navigating the entertainment industry, the importance of persiste…
Bri sits down with Haitian-American content creator Mickaela Briere to explore the ins and outs of home owning at a young age, creating community outside of the traditional college route, and how inc…
Bri sits down with rapper, fashion designer, and entrepreneur SmooveDonn to discuss his journey as a musical artist transitioning into a multimedia creative guru. He details his experiences as a reco…
Bri & Emunah, a teacher and certified reiki practitioner, open up to discuss their personal use of energetic healing to address their wounds & traumas. Emunah describes her journey from LA to NYC an…
Bri sits down with Rob Stinson, AKA Jurrisco, to discuss how content creation and community go hand in hand. Over the course of 4 years, Rob was able to turn his passion and love for football into hi…
Bri opens up with Christen, a doula and nursing school student, to discuss the raw feelings heartbreak produces. They describe how through a strong community, they were both able to lean on people th…
Bri sits down with Stephen Koeuvi (@stephenkouevi ), host of the podcast “Behind Closed Doors,” (@bcd.pod to discuss how mental health affects the personal, professional, and relational aspects of ou…
Bri speaks with Moon Wurie, celebrity photographer & health coach, to discuss the intricacies of transitioning to adulthood- the complex feelings it evokes and the journies that they took to get to t…