Episodios

  • Episode 39 - The Radical Joy of Not Comparing Yourself to Others
    Oct 13 2025

    In this week's Episode 39 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Television Exec 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. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and insights. The ladies are back with their regular segments, focusing this week's episode on a call to keep your light shining even in the midst of darkness.

    Join Nikki T and Jayne as they explore themes of self-empowerment, the importance of self-sufficiency for women, and the impact of societal expectations on personal happiness. They celebrate Tracy Ellis Ross for her single life and Melissa Butler for her success with The Lip Bar. The conversation also delves into the toxicity of reality TV relationships, the significance of vulnerability in love, and the challenges of comparison in the entertainment industry. They highlight the entrepreneurial spirit of women like Pinky Cole and discuss the importance of defining personal success on one's own terms.

    Overall, the episode is a heartfelt reminder of the power of owning your own unique journey.

    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 and a safe space for healing, self discovery, and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

    Episode Links:

    Tracee Ellis Ross Explains Why She's Single...Yet Again

    Melissa Butler’s Lip Bar is a success despite Target boycott

    AI Covers!

    Hello Beauty by Chantal Francis

    Slutty Vegan is Now a Franchise Opportunity

    Alexis Ohanian Claps Back

    @ItsDrew on Instagram

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Episode 38 - The Radical Joy of Saying Yes to Your Dreams
    Oct 6 2025

    In this week's Episode 38 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Television Exec 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. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and insights. The ladies are back with their regular segments, focusing this week's episode on a call to keep your light shining even in the midst of darkness.

    Join Nikki and Jayne as they discuss a variety of topics ranging from community celebration, what shapes our self-perception, and the importance of grounding in nature. They discuss the significance of uplifting black women in media, share personal experiences from a recent trip to Valle de Guadalupe, and emphasize the need for acknowledgment and encouragement in creative spaces. The conversation also touches on the impact of shame on self-esteem and the importance of writing down dreams to manifest them. Overall, the episode is a heartfelt reminder of the power of community and self-love.

    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 and a safe space for healing, self discovery, and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

    Episode Links:

    The Root goes back to its Roots

    Jayne Kennedy Overton's New Memoir

    Mes Amis Toys

    Discover Valle de Guadelupe

    Mayor Bowser gets called out

    Critical Mom Holding External Standards Against Daughter

    3BRAND By Ciara and Russel Wilson Does $100 Million

    Iconic Girlfriends Dinner/Celebrating Mara Brock Akil

    Questions? Comments? Email us at: weareoutofofficepod@gmail.com or Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at: @weareoutofofficepod

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    1 h y 12 m
  • Episode 37 - The Radical Joy of Owning Your Moment
    Sep 22 2025

    In this week's Episode 37 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Television Exec 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. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and insights. The ladies are back with their regular segments, focusing this week's episode on a call to own your moment.

    Join Nikki and Jayne as they discuss a variety of topics ranging from Kayla Nicole's empowering performance at a Chris Brown concert to Mackenzie Scott's philanthropic efforts and Cardi B's new album. They also touch on skincare tips, the revolutionary M-Pesa service in Africa, the censorship controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel, and the importance of recognizing mental health struggles. The episode concludes with a celebration of art and community contributions, emphasizing the need for trust and self-care.

    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 and a safe space for healing, self discovery, and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

    Episode Links:

    Kayla Nicole Does it For Us All With Chris Brown

    Mackenzie Scott & HBCUs

    Am I The Drama by Cardi B

    Clinique Vitamin C Face Wash Powder

    M-pesa

    Harmonia Rosales’ Unbound

    Fabio Gomes Trindade's Art

    Black Women and Quiet Cracking

    Questions? Comments? Email us at: weareoutofofficepod@gmail.com or Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at: @weareoutofofficepod

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    1 h y 6 m
  • Episode 36 - The Radical Joy of Blessings and Boundaries
    Sep 15 2025

    In this week's Episode 36 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Television Exec 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. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and insights. The ladies are back with their regular segments, focusing this week's episode on a call to embrace the blessings in our lives.

    Join Nikki and Jayne as they discuss the importance of self-appreciation, the impact of stress on health, and the power of setting boundaries. They also explore the dynamics of cultural contributions and the significance of healing within the community.

    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 and a safe space for healing, self discovery, and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

    Episode Links:

    Temi’s wedding(s)

    Heather Cox Richardson on POD SAVE America

    Black Girl Hug Experience Cards

    Margs explains why he fired Ginga Jay

    Nike x Agbobly at NYFW

    Tulsa Remote

    No Idea She Was Pregnant

    Questions? Comments? Email us at: weareoutofofficepod@gmail.com or Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at: @weareoutofofficepod

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    1 h y 18 m
  • Episode 35 - The Radical Joy of Healing Through Soft Love, Self-Love, and Sisterhood
    Sep 1 2025

    In this week's Episode 35 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Television Exec 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, all with a healthy double dose of laughs. The ladies are back with their regular segments, focusing this week's episode on the importance of being absolutely unapologetic in pursuing your own healing.

    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 mostly politics-free episode and a safe space for healing, self discovery, and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

    Episode Links:

    Meditation and Mindfulness in Baltimore Schools

    Taylor Townsend is That Girl

    Picnics by Peace

    Dwight Williams 76 and Fit!

    Questions? Comments? Email us at: weareoutofofficepod@gmail.com or Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at: @weareoutofofficepod

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    1 h y 18 m
  • Episode 34 - The Radical Joy of Community Building
    Aug 25 2025

    In this week's Episode 34 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Television Exec 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, all with a healthy double dose of laughs. And this time, the food for thought includes another new approach for job seekers, the fabulous health benefits of one of summer's best fruits, documentaries you should watch, and of course, some of the people (we think) you should know about.

    The ladies are back with their regular segments, focusing this week's episode on the importance of building community as a source of radical joy. Also, the co-hosts discuss joy itself as a survival tool. Nikki T is still a card-carrying NicOlandrian and you can expect an update on the latest, including when is the best time this week to shop for Costco gas.

    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 mostly politics-free episode and a safe space for healing, self discovery, and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

    Episode Links:

    Why Watermelon is SO Good For You

    A $100 Apple?

    Steph the Founder - Startup Jobs

    Race Against Time: Hurricane Katrina

    “The Next Uber” Series by Steph the Founder

    Amanda Seales on Jubilee

    34 Senses?

    Tamia Can't Get Enough Line Dance

    Namibian Teacher Private Parts Song

    Ciara's Prayer Strategy

    Questions? Comments? Email us at: weareoutofofficepod@gmail.com or Follow us on TikTok and Instagram at: @weareoutofofficepod

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Episode 33 - The Radical Joy of Managing Your Finances to Buy Your Next Job
    Aug 18 2025

    In this week's Episode 33 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Nikki T and Jayne Allen keep the group chat virtual and delusional as usual, catching you up, bringing food for thought and food for your soul, all with a healthy double dose of laughs. And this time, the food for thought includes some new ideas for your career, including buying your next job by submitting a loan application.

    The ladies are back with the regular segments, but with an ongoing focus on new ideas for the future, including entrepreneurship as a career strategy (i.e., buying rather than building your next job), places to go if you'd like to become an ex-pat, and AI as a relationship counselor? Also, there is guaranteed to be at least one mention of NicOlandria as only Nikki T can be counted on to deliver.

    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 completely politics-free episode and a safe space for healing, self discovery, and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

    Episode Links:

    Alice Augusta Ball

    Blair Cadet in Serbia

    SBA on Buying An Existing Business or Franchise

    Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) Loan Information

    Titus O'Neal on Kings Court Discussing Trauma

    Sherri Shepherd on Journee Smollett Divorce

    Black Aliens?

    Questions? Comments? Email us at: weareoutofofficepod@gmail.com or Follow us on TikTok at: @weareoutofofficepod

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Episode 32 - The Radical Joy of Having Your Own Gilded Age
    Aug 11 2025

    In this week's Episode 32 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Nikki T and Jayne Allen keep the group chat virtual and delusional as usual, catching you up, bringing food for thought and food for your soul, all with a healthy double dose of laughs.

    The ladies are back with the regular segments, but with yet another a supersized Health and Healing that celebrates each of the co-hosts working to bring about a personal "gilded age" in her own life. Not only is Nikki T a card-carrying member of the NicOlandria fan club, but she is also a "Gildie" as a member of the Gilded Age fan hive. You'll learn a lot, laugh quite a bit, and leave with some valuable insight to start off your week.

    Also, 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 mostly politics-free episode and a safe space for healing, self discovery, and the personal pursuit of radical joy.

    Episode Links:

    Anna Murray Douglas (First Wife to Frederick Douglas) Watch the Breakdown

    Emelyn Stuart Opened a Movie Theater

    Olivia Dean "Be My Own Boyfriend" in London Jazz Cafe

    Buy Your Next Job

    The Original Shoulder Strap Bookmark

    Questions? Comments? Email us at: weareoutofofficepod@gmail.com or Follow us on TikTok at: @weareoutofofficepod

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    1 h y 4 m