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Me in the Making Podcast

The Me in the Making podcast is about self-discovery and encouraging personal introspection. I believe that in order to grow, you have to keep evolving after you’ve learned new information and I’m curious how that manifests in others’ lives.

Podcast · By Melissa Clay · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
11
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Sep 8, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    What Is Generative AI Actually Costing Your Creativity and Relationships? (opens the original)

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    What would it cost you to fully be yourself unapologetically, without hiding behind AI? Watch the video episode here: https://youtu.be/LefIowmxAZ0 I explore the personal and social costs of relying on generative AI in this solo episode. I make a case that we should actively avoid AI in creative and personal spaces so we can protect human connection and creative autonomy. I get into why leaning into the "cringe" of being fully yourself is far more valuable than leaning into who you think you shou

  2. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    BONUS - In the Running (opens the original)

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    Fun news!! Me in the Making podcast is in the running for a nomination for a 2026 Black Podcasting Award in the Best Episode of the Year category! I need your help. Please cast your vote for Me in the Making on of before Monday, 9/7/2026. Vote here: http://blackpod.awardsplatform.com/ The steps are simple! Create an account, click on 2026 Public Voting Booth, select the Best Episode of the Year category, scroll down and vote for Me in the Making. You can only vote once per category, so please ma

  3. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Living Beyond Societal Expectations & Reframing Success (opens the original)

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    Why do we spend so much time stressing over milestones we might not even want? Watch the video episode here: https://youtu.be/Mp6r67ZESEU I talk through the concepts of life milestones, aging, and self-definition in my solo episode. Do you think you're living the life you actually want, or the one you feel like you should be living? The lifespan in America is roughly 80 years and 80 years is both a blip in history but it's a long time to live so why not live it authentically. I unpack the trap o

  4. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Finding Your Voice: How Pop Culture & Media Shape Our Creative Journey feat. Eteng Ettah (opens the original)

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    What does your favorite TV show say about society, and how do you use your own story to make a real cultural impact? I connect with Eteng Ettah, host of Consider This for Comfort podcast, to unpack media commentary, creative self-expression, and personal growth . Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Mp6r67ZESEU Eteng shares her origin story, from watching pop culture shows as a kid to studying social influence and launching her own podcast and newsletter. We explore the loss of media monocul

  5. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

    How to Pivot Your Career, Leverage LinkedIn, & Navigate Infertility feat. Dr. Tajuana Lordeus (opens the original)

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    You don't have to fit into a single box to succeed and my guest Dr. Tajuana Lordeus is living proof. We have an inspiring conversation on career pivots, overcoming self-doubt, and creating a life filled with purpose. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Oz7SXyoCz9A Tajuana reflects on her path as a Black woman in medicine, from finding her calling as a Physician Associate to advocating for diversity in healthcare. She drops practical career advice on cold-messaging on LinkedIn and stepping i

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