What Happened to Summer? - A One Par Podcast S01E07

Summer used to mean freedom. School was done, your friends were outside, and there was always something new to get into. Somewhere along the way, that version of summer disappeared. We grew up, got jobs, got responsibilities, and before we knew it, summer became just another season on the calendar. In this episode of A One Par Podcast, I reflect on growing up in Jamaica, why adulthood changes our relationship with summer, how social media has made everything feel performative, and why so many hobbies eventually become side hustles. We also talk about productivity culture, community, work-life balance, and the importance of staying connected to the things we enjoy simply because they bring us joy. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - What Happened to Summer? 07:21- Bring Back Hobbies 08:28 - Performative Culture 13:00 - Over productivity 17:21- Hobbies Bring Freedom 23:16 - Jamaicans Love to Hustle 26:16 - We Need Community 35:04 - Work-Life Balance 37:10 - Community Is Not Convenient 40:04 - Share Your Hobbies A One Par is a quick sitdown with me, Yannick Reid, where I share thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from my unique and often nuanced perspective. Follow A One Par: Instagram:   / aoneparpodcast   YouTube:    / @aoneparpodcast   Email: [email protected]