Episode 47 - The Radical Joy of Choosing Yourself in the New Year

In this week's Episode 47 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Veteran Television Executive Producer (Night Agent) Nikki T and Bestselling Author Jayne Allen keep the group chat virtual and delusional as usual, catching you up, bringing food for thought and food for your soul. After a two-week hiatus, the ladies are back in the New Year with their regular segments, centering a theme in this week's episode of choosing yourself in the New Year and making sure those resolutions bring you closer to the radical joy we've all been chasing.

In this heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and insights, Nikki T and Jayne Allen reflect on the new year, discussing personal growth, inspiration from successful figures, and the importance of self-care and recovery. They share stories of overcoming challenges, the significance of supporting black-owned businesses, and the value of mindfulness practices like Qigong. The discussion emphasizes the entrepreneurial spirit and the need for community support, making it a motivating and insightful episode for listeners looking to embrace 2026 with positivity and purpose.

The episode educates on the importance of supporting Black entrepreneurship and the challenges faced by Black-owned businesses, including the particular need for community support. They explore representation in various fields, including aviation, and the significance of embracing new opportunities. The conversation shifts to personal growth, navigating career transitions, and the lessons learned from achievements and dissatisfaction.

They emphasize the importance of choosing joy as a strategy and developing a healthy relationship with anger, ultimately encouraging listeners to reflect on their own journeys and aspirations.

Learn about:

1. Why it's important to take risks and put yourself out there
2. Investing in workout recovery
3. Mindfulness practices like Qigong and its role in emotional healing.
4. Why supporting black-owned businesses is crucial for community growth.
5. How Black-owned businesses face unique challenges in funding and resources.
6. Why Choosing joy should be a strategy, not just a reward.
7. How Developing a healthy relationship with anger is essential for self-awareness.

In this episode, like always, the ladies catch each other up on their life discoveries, what their "algorithm" has shown them, and their thoughts on the cultural happenings that we've all seen and desperately need to unpack. This is a politics-light episode with few uncomfortable topics, and a heavy dose of healing! A safe space for self discovery and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

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