In this episode, Tijani and Yazmin are joined by Yazmin's sister, Yeni, an army sergeant, to explore the generational differences between Millennials and Gen Z. Together, they dive into how technology shapes the younger generation’s approach to convenience, responsibility, and family dynamics, especially in immigrant households. They share personal stories about supporting their parents, balancing career aspirations influenced by social media, and managing relationships in a fast-paced, tech-driven world. Discover how Gen Z's reliance on digital tools affects their personal connections and what we can learn from each other across generations.

Listen now to this candid conversation on family, technology, and the evolving definition of success. Don’t miss it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Google!

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(00:00) This podcast focuses on millennials and Gen Z. Welcome and thanks for joining us

(01:47) All right, all right, let's bring in the guests. We don't skip the introduction. You gotta get that introduction

(02:17) This is Yeni's fourth episode on the podcast

(03:47) The generations that we're discussing were years. Like, years wise, so that people understand we're talking about

(05:18) First generation immigrants tend to have a lot of responsibilities within families

(11:53) Tijani: You make calls when necessary. This is a misinterpretation of my

(16:40) It's the lack of seeking resources, not using them

(21:37) As technology improves, younger generations are becoming more reliant on technology

(24:56) Some first generation kids are proud that they don't graduate high school

(30:45) Yeni says things have gotten easier according to her generation

(34:57) Tijani says becoming a parent has led him to seeking older friendships

(39:13) If Leo's ever, like, I want to start gaming,

(41:27) Yeni says there is a sense of entitlement among younger soldiers

(45:52) Studies show that having relationships adds to people's happiness

(51:14) You feel like this person rushed into getting, um, married

(56:52) Overall, I feel like the generation, they're getting smart. They're doing it on their own terms

(59:15) Yeni takes a lingo quiz to test your generation's vocabulary

(01:00:31) Your generation still uses slay, according to the Internet

(01:01:43) Leo says I'm Gen Z; mom says she's millennial

(01:02:21) I think it's really weird when people call mom and dad on social media

(01:06:01) Yasmin, thank you for having Leo while I was gone

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