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SE02EP12 – The “Welcome to 30s” Episode FT Penzer

Season 2, Ep. 12

This episode is a celebration.


Recorded on Kola’s birthday, it marks the beginning of a new decade and all the reflection, excitement, and honesty that comes with stepping into your 30s.


We’re joined by a guest, Penzer, and together the conversation flows through life updates, shared perspectives, and the kind of honest opinions that come up when people are simply being real with each other.


As always, we get into a few dilemmas from figuring out whether to choose what you truly want or what feels expected, to navigating life decisions with more intention and self-awareness.


But beyond the conversations, this episode carries a different energy.

It’s lighter. Fuller. More grounded.


A moment of growth, gratitude, and stepping into what’s next, surrounded by good people, laughter, and real conversation.

Because sometimes, a new age is not just a number.


It’s a reset.

Joyful. Reflective. Alive.

Very Things Left Unsaid.

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