The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood
Nichole Harken

The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood

No. of episodes
31
Latest episode
2026-07-16

Where can you listen?

Think of this as Adulting 101.

This podcast is focused on everything you *should* learn in school - but you likely didn't. What EXACTLY is a deducible? How does insurance ACTUALLY work? What is the difference between a defined-benefit and defined-contribution plan? What does a good job offer look like? How do I negotiate a job?

We'll cover these topics AND more. We'll break down complicated concepts with industry professionals - you know, like what are the differences between a HMO, PPO, and HSA?

Discover more about the Next Step Program here.

Get the book here!

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood?

There are 31 episodes avaiable of The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood.

What is The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood about?

We have categorized The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood as:

  • Education
  • Business
  • Self-Improvement
  • Careers

Where can you listen to The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood?

The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood start?

The first episode of The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood that we have available was released 9 January 2026.

Who creates the podcast The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood?

The Next Step: Leaping to Adulthood is produced and created by Nichole Harken.