Now What? is a podcast by Jada Tribue and Jemeryas Jordan.
Two twenty-somethings talking through life as it’s happening — the highs, the lows, the anxiety, the ambition, and the weird feeling that comes after you hit the milestones you were told to want. Sometimes it’s about love. Sometimes politics. Sometimes culture, family, careers, or the pressure to have it all figured out. Sometimes it’s just us thinking out loud.
No judgment. No pretending. Just real conversations about growing up, outgrowing expectations, and asking now what?when the next step isn’t so clear.
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Let's Talk About The Black Diaspora | Now What? The Podcast With Jada and Jemeryas
In this episode, Jada and Jemeryas talk about the Black diaspora and the different perspectives that exist within it. From the way Black Americans are viewed around the world to the complexities between cultures within the diaspora, we unpack where misunderstandings come from and why they persist.
More importantly, we talk about what it could look like for Black people globally to move toward greater understanding and unity
25 Feb 2026
Black Beauty Standards ft. Deja Ariel pt.i
This week we’re joined by our first guest, Deja Ariel — licensed esthetician, beauty expert, and cherished family member.
We get into Black beauty standards, the different Black girl aesthetics currently shaping culture, and how social media trends impact the way we approach skincare and self-image. Deja shares her knowledge on skincare, common myths, and what healthy skin actually means.
From beauty politics to product routines, we dive into all things skincare.
17 Feb 2026
Black Politics: Questions For The Culture
In this episode, Jada and Jemeryas talk about being Black in politics and what that experience looks like in real life. We unpack the complexities between the African diaspora and Black Americans where tension shows up, where solidarity matters, and how history shapes both.
We also touch on pop culture moments that reveal how power, identity, and influence move in public and behind the scenes. A layered conversation about responsibility, perspective, and what it really means to reshape systems instead of just learning how to survive inside them.
11 Feb 2026
All About Dating With Intention
In this episode, we unpack the difference between casually dating and being in a relationship, the role of hook-ups, intentional dating versus situationships, and the preferences that shape who we are attracted to.
Jada shares a personal story about sexual assault and how that experience has influenced her approaches to dating and intimacy. A vulnerable and necessary conversation about trust, healing, and knowing what you deserve.
3 Feb 2026
The Boiling Point Pt. II: Dealing With Expectations, Pressure and Family Dynamics
In the second episode, Jada and Jemeryas continue the conversation around expectations and pressure, especially when they come from family. They talk about complicated family dynamics, emotional and verbal abuse between parent and child, and the long-term impact that carries into adulthood. They also speak about boundaries and what it means to set them, enforce them, and sometimes choose distance or cut ties for your own well-being.
New episodes drop every Tuesday.
27 Jan 2026
The Boiling Point Pt. I: Dealing With Expectations and Pressure
In the first episode of the season, Jada and Jemeryas discuss the pressures and expectations that often follow growing adolescents and 20 somethings as they venture into adulthood and become their own persons. Whether it be feelings of disappointment to your family or the fear of settling, the expectations of Black excellence can be felt at any time and any age.
New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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