• Episode 18 - The Radical Joy of Investing In Yourself
    Apr 14 2025

    In this Episode 18 of We Are Out of Office, you co-hosts Nikki T and Jayne Allen catch you up in the group chat. The ladies keep it delusional while filling you in on everything you need to know for the week.

    Episode Links:

    The Best Man Book and Playlist!

    Tim Wise

    Visit Mallorca

    Camp Yoshi!

    Plant-Based Hair Extensions - Rebundle

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

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    48 mins
  • Episode 17 - The Radical Joy of a Personal Filibuster
    Apr 7 2025

    In this week's Episode 17 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Jayne Allen and Nikki T join you again to keep it delusional share the latest in pursuit of radical joy. Jayne brought her fan and Nikki T has the facts on hand to fill you in with food for thought and a healthy dose of the usual laughter for the group chat.

    Every week, 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.

    Segments this week include:

    I See You Gurl

    Minding My Black Business

    What I'm On Right Now (aka Tell Me Immediately! - No Gatekeeping here)

    Health and Healing

    What's Good

    Jesus, Take the Wheel,

    and, the usual close of a powerful Final Word to last you through another week.

    Show Links:

    (Final Word) Generational Curse

    Anne Lowe

    Riri Grahamm

    Michelle Garabito aka The Lux Nomad

    Chris Viaud

    Corey Booker's Epic Speech on the Senate Floor

    Plants That Clear the Air According to NASA

    Pinky Cole and Slutty Vegan

    Bread Beauty Supply Acquisition News and Company Film

    Never Saw Me Coming by Tanya Smith

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    50 mins
  • Episode 16 - The Radical Joy of Being in a Growth Season
    Mar 24 2025

    In this week's Episode 16 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Nikki T and Jayne Allen keep it delusional and catch you up in the group chat, bringing food for thought and food for your soul, all with a healthy double dose of laughter.

    Every week, 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.

    Segments include:

    I See You Girl

    What I'm On Right Now (aka Tell Me Immediately!)

    Life in Delulu Land

    A super thought-provoking Health and Healing

    Minding My Black Business

    and

    Jesus Take the Wheel

    Episode Links:

    Luke Ranieri on the full Destinos language-learning background

    Destinos Episodes (Learn Spanish for free with a special Telenovela Series)

    Digital "Green Book"

    People of Color Beauty Nail Polish Gift Sets

    Jacque Carrington's post about People of Color Beauty

    Descending the Corporate Ladder

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

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    59 mins
  • Episode 15 - The Radical Joy of Unapologetically Doing You
    Mar 17 2025

    In Episode 15 of the We Are Out of Office Podcast, your co-hosts Nikki T and Jayne Allen take a deep dive into key topics for the week:

    Anthony Mackie as Captain America on (Re)Defining Success

    Envy vs. Jealousy and Staying Sane on Social Media

    The End of an Era

    How to Continue to Support (Black) Businesses During the Retail and Shopping Boycotts

    Plus, big laughs and interesting information in usual segments:

    I See You Gurl

    Jesus Take the Wheel

    Minding My Black Business

    What's Good

    Health and Healing

    The new: Happy Times in Delulu Land!

    and a Final Word that will give you food for thought for the week ahead.

    Show Links:

    Black Vegan Man

    Diana Salazar Méndez

    Jennifer Lewis Storytime

    Grow w. Jo

    Alodia Haircare

    Anthony Mackie on THE PIVOT (Success)

    Colman Domingo Love Story

    Learn the Tamia Can't Get Enough Line Dance (Finally)

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

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 14 - The Radical Joy of Living in a Love Bubble
    Mar 10 2025

    In this episode of We Are Out of Office, co-hosts Jayne Allen and Nikki T bring you into their usual weekly catch up on all things you should know about in your pursuit of radical joy. Join the group chat! Make sure to Follow and Subscribe so that you don't miss a single episode.

    This week, the co-hosts catch each other up on their respective discoveries for the week, including Nikki T's take on With Love, Meghan, the new Netflix offering from the newly-minted "Meghan Sussex" as she delights us all from Planet Montecito with her country kitchen, sprawling acreage, and of course- the bees. And Jayne Allen shares her discovery of a "Joy Bubble" that has changed the way she experiences her days, and also tells us how the Statue of Liberty, is actually standing on business.

    Plus, big laughs and interesting information in usual segments:

    I See You Gurl

    Jesus Take the Wheel

    Minding My Black Business

    What's Good

    Health and Healing

    and a Final Word that will give you food for thought for the week ahead.

    Show Links:

    With Love, Meghan on Netflix

    Dr. Joy DeGruy on the Statute of Liberty and Her Website

    Mara S. Campo interviewing James Rogers from Consumer Reports

    School of Hard Knocks Interview with TJ (Todd Johnson)

    Stanford University Code In Place Free Coding Course

    Infinity Song

    Lady Gaga's New "Mahem" Album

    Troye Sivan

    Dr. Joe Dispenza (On Diary of a CEO Podcast) and how memory works

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

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    54 mins
  • Episode 13 - The Radical Joy of Asking What Instead
    Mar 3 2025

    In Episode 13 of We Are Out of Office, co-hosts Nikki T and Jayne Allen celebrate crossing 1,000 downloads of the podcast, and as usual bring focus to everyday opportunities for finding radical joy from a Black woman's perspective.

    This episode highlights some of the red carpet high-points from awards season, the Consumer Reports report on toxicity in braiding hair extensions, black businesses to support, and food for thought.

    You will definitely laugh in this episode and leave replenished with your heart full and a smile on your face.

    Segments Include:

    I See You Gurl

    Jesus Take the Wheel

    Minding My Black Business

    What I'm on Right Now

    Health and Healing

    What's Good

    And of course, our Final Word

    And if you heard something in the podcast you'd like to explore further, we got you! The Show Links are below.

    Show Links:

    Doecii at DSquared

    Follow Joy Ried on Instagram

    The Creation Frequency Book

    Good Girl Chocolates

    Demetria Lucas on the end of Respectability Politics

    Flying Cars

    Ashley Raeneil - AAC Bible Translation and Donation Page

    Bolu Babalola - Sweet Heat New Book

    Nozipho Tshabalala - On Leadership Lessons

    Luvvie's Quote - Trust in Ease

    Something resonate? Email us at : weareoutofofficepod@gmail.com

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    54 mins
  • Episode 12 - The Radical Joy of Starting a Selfish Era
    Feb 24 2025

    In Episode 12 of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Nikki T and Jayne Allen discuss the radical joys of shifting your attention to yourself. In a world gone crazy, this podcast episode is the change you're looking for.

    Segments include:

    I SEE YOU GIRL - The hosts shout out the faves of the week doing big positive things that you may not have heard about yet, but definitely should know about.

    WHAT I'M ON RIGHT NOW - In the month of Feburary, the co-hosts are especially on important topics in Black History and meaningful thoughts for Black Future.

    MINDING MY BLACK BUSINESS - This week is a focus on Black-founded hair extension companies for irritation-free braids of all types at at all price points. Also, Jayne Allen breaks down the importance of the Black Bookstore Coalition's new Bestseller List and how you can help amplify books by black authors.

    HEALTH AND HEALING - This is a Special segment that you don't want to miss. Nikki T talks about the lesser known "Law of Attention" and Jayne Allen talks about the importance of knowing what we're healing from so that we can decide what learned and passed-down behaviors we definitely don't want to keep.

    And as always the ladies kick off the show with each of their Out of Office Replies - saying it for you when you can't, and of course, the Final Word as food for thought until the next time we all join the group chat.

    Show Links:

    Courtney Sanders

    Blessed Little Bungalow - Amber Guyton

    Janelle Monae's New Project - Never Saw Me Coming (Book Link)

    We Don't Always Agree Podcast

    Rebundle Plant Fiber Braiding Hair

    Gyal Braiding Hair

    9 Learned Behaviors Rooted In Slavery

    Black Bookstore Coalition Bestseller List (Pls post on social, share, and amplify!)

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 11 - The Radical Joy of Dating Yourself
    Feb 17 2025

    In Episode 11 of We Are Out of Office taped on Valentine's Day, the co-hosts discuss the importance of dating yourself and dining alone, and continue "Onijah Watch," keeping up with Onijah Robinson and the latest updates from her Middle East adventure.

    Also, Jayne Allen highlights new February book releases and Nikki T shares her secrets for the perfect matte finish makeup.

    Plus, this episode contains a super-charged "Minding Our Black Business" segment with two black-owned fashion companies you'll definitely want to know about.

    Find out what's up and what's good in regular segments: What's Good, What I'm On Right Now, and Health and Healing.

    Watch us on YouTube => https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreOutOfOfficePodcast

    Show Links:

    Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl Halftime Show

    Don Julio x Popeye's Chicken Collab

    Hanifa

    Corine (The Bookmark Bag Strap)

    Russell Hartley

    Adore Me Lingerie Fashion Show

    Glucose Doctor (Dr. Benjamin Bikman) On Diary of a CEO

    You, Uninterrupted - Felicia Hatcher

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    52 mins
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