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We Are Out of Office

We Are Out of Office

著者： Jayne Allen Writes and Nikki T
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 The high vibration podcast you know you need is here. Spend your "hour of power" with hosts Jayne Allen and Nikki T and what it looks like as a black woman to unplug, recharge, choose joy, and spend your hard earned free time living your best life ever. Focused on health, happiness, and healing, these two friends offer straightforward and often hilarious commentary about all things we do when we're not doing "that" anymore. So, get into this show and say it with us: "Get some one else to do it!" We are officially Out of Office.Copyright 2026 Jayne Allen Writes and Nikki T 個人的成功 社会科学 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Episode 61 - The Radical Joy of Black Creativity

    Episode 61 - The Radical Joy of Black Creativity
    2026/05/09
    In this week’s episode of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Veteran Television Executive Producer Nikki T and Bestselling Author Jayne Allen clock in with a conversation that stretches from beauty hacks to billion-dollar mindsets, from cultural moments to personal reckonings. It’s a layered, funny, and deeply reflective episode about what it means to build, love, create, and protect your peace in a world that keeps shifting beneath your feet.They move effortlessly between joy and reality—celebrating Black brilliance, interrogating relationships, naming economic uncertainty, and reminding us that your next move might just be your most powerful one.I See You, GirlThis week’s love is rooted in Black creativity and cultural excellence.Jayne gives flowers to the Black women who shaped the Met Gala narrative, highlighting the full-circle moment of Beyoncé’s leadership and the long arc from wearable art to high fashion dominance. It’s about honoring the lineage—the quiet rooms where culture was built before the spotlight ever arrived.Nikki brings us to the future with Kamira Johnson, a young finalist in Google’s national “Doodle for Google” competition. Her piece, centered on Black hair as power, transforms identity into art—literally shaping the word “Google” through curls and connection. A crown that grows from us.This is legacy in motion—past, present, and becoming.What We’re On Right NowJayne is deep in her Summer Writing Kickstart era, responding to layoffs, uncertainty, and shifting economies with something radical: ownership. She breaks down how writing a book became her entry point into entrepreneurship—and how she’s now teaching others to do the same.Key idea: Your experience is not ordinary—it’s intellectual property.She reframes books as more than art: They are income streams, credibility builders, and doors.Nikki, meanwhile, is in a season of intentional intake—reading, learning, healing, and making sure that whatever she consumes actually transforms her. Not just doing the work—but asking, did it change me?Together, they land on a shared truth: In uncertain times, skill-building is survival.Mindin’ My Black BusinessNikki introduces us to Zelda Wynn Valdes, a pioneering Black designer who opened her own boutique in 1948 and dressed legends like Josephine Baker and Ella Fitzgerald.And then—because history loves to hide its receipts—she drops the gem:Zelda Wynn Valdes designed the original Playboy Bunny costume.Jayne expands the conversation into modern entrepreneurship, spotlighting Curl Days, a Black-owned haircare brand born from one woman solving her own problem.The throughline:Start small. Stay consistent. Build something that answers a need.Because what begins as a solution for you can become infrastructure for others.Jesus Take the WheelNikki sounds the alarm (lightly, but not really) on a viral outbreak tied to a cruise ship, reminding us how quickly things can escalate in a globally connected world.It’s not panic—it’s awareness.Protect your body. Stay ready.Jayne shifts the energy into emotional territory with a cultural breakup that hit deeper than expected—using it as a doorway into a larger truth about relationships:It’s not always you.She unpacks the psychology of high-performing men and ego-based coping mechanisms, naming a reality many women experience but struggle to articulate:When someone’s way of handling pain is destructive, there is nothing you can do to love them out of it.That’s not failure. That’s clarity.Health & HealingThis moment becomes a quiet offering—almost a whisper to anyone who needs it:Check your breath. Check your body. Check your thoughts.They explore breathwork as a tool for regulation and release, grounding themselves in something simple but powerful:Inhale for five. Hold for five. Exhale for five.Because sometimes healing doesn’t require a breakthrough.It requires a pause.What’s GoodThere is innovation in the air—and it sounds like music.Jayne introduces Suno, an AI-powered platform where people are turning everyday moments—text threads, jokes, family conversations—into full songs.It’s funny. It’s strange. It’s a little uncanny.But more than anything, it signals a shift:Creativity is becoming more accessible—and more personal—than ever before.Nikki closes with global perspective: Mexico is rolling out universal healthcare for over 120 million people.A reminder that systems can change.That access can expand.That different futures are always being built—somewhere.Final WordJayne: Outside.Inside learning, outside living—holding both at once.Nikki: Just breathe. Because in the middle of everything—noise, pressure, movement— your breath is still yours.Show Links:Kameirah Johnson is a Finalist for Doodle for GoogleJayne's Teaching a Summer Writer's BlockBuster at BookGeniusThat CurlDaze Gel Jayne Was Talking About...Zelda Wynn Valdez’ Story Mexico announced universal ...
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  • Episode 60 - The Radical Joy of Not Engaging

    Episode 60 - The Radical Joy of Not Engaging
    2026/04/26
    In this week’s episode of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Veteran Television Executive Producer Nikki T and Bestselling Author Jayne Allen clock in with a grounded, wide-ranging conversation about attention, identity, reinvention, internet absurdity, and the quiet power of choosing your peace. What begins as a casual, behind-the-scenes check-in evolves into a deeper reflection on what it means to exist in a season where clarity isn’t immediate, where everything feels a little unsettled, and where discernment becomes a daily practice.The episode opens with the ladies doing what they do best: catching up like public girlfriends before settling into the conversation. Nikki is navigating a full content rotation—from television to cultural moments—while Jayne arrives in what she calls “commentary mode,” observing more than reacting. That framing becomes the through-line for the episode: not everything requires a response, and not every moment deserves your energy.From there, the conversation moves through cultural recognition, entrepreneurial pivots, hair care experimentation, media consumption, digital chaos, and the ongoing work of protecting your attention in a world that constantly tries to claim it.I See You GirlJayne’s I See You Girl goes to Teyana Taylor for her Janet Jackson-inspired People Magazine shoot, a visual homage that was both intentional and meticulously executed. The moment was elevated even further when Janet herself responded publicly, acknowledging Teyana’s tribute and celebrating her directly. It becomes less about the photos and more about the exchange—a real-time recognition that closes the gap between inspiration and influence.Nikki’s I See You Girl goes to entrepreneur Danielle Leslie, who is currently navigating a very public transition out of the business model that made her successful. After building a multi-million dollar course brand, Danielle is now stepping back, questioning her identity, and sharing transparently about the financial and emotional realities behind the scenes. It’s not a clean or resolved story, but it’s an honest one—and that honesty is what makes it worth paying attention to.What We’re On Right NowJayne is currently on a hair journey that centers on rethinking everything she has been taught about maintenance, moisture, and growth. Through daily washing, finger detangling, and simplifying her approach, she is developing a more direct relationship with her hair—one rooted in observation rather than assumption. It’s less about quick results and more about learning in real time.Nikki is currently on Imperfect Women, a series that leans into complicated relationships, layered storytelling, and emotional tension. What initially feels like a familiar setup quickly reveals itself to be more nuanced, offering a reminder that not all narratives are meant to resolve neatly—and that sometimes the complexity is the point.Mindin’ My Black BusinessJayne’s Mindin’ My Black Business goes to Curly Proverbs, a brand built on years of natural hair research, Ayurvedic practices, and intentional experimentation. What began as shared knowledge has evolved into a line of products that reflect both discipline and lived experience, reinforcing the value of expertise that is cultivated over time.Nikki’s Mindin’ My Black Business spotlights HyaPak, a Kenya-based company transforming invasive water plants into biodegradable plastic alternatives. By repurposing what was once an environmental burden, the company has created a sustainable solution that supports both ecological restoration and economic opportunity, offering a powerful example of innovation grounded in necessity.Jesus Take the WheelThis week’s moment begins with a surprising realization: a widely recognized early-2000s song carries a meaning far heavier than many listeners initially understood. What once felt nostalgic shifts into something more sobering upon closer reflection, reframing the way the music is experienced.The conversation then takes an unexpected turn into the realities of the human body—specifically, aspects of female anatomy that were either misunderstood or never fully explained. The tone remains light, but the underlying sentiment is clear: there is a lot we are still learning, even about ourselves.Health & HealingThis week’s Health & Healing centers on attention—how it is given, how it is used, and what it costs.Using recent online discourse as a reference point, Nikki reflects on the intensity with which people engage in debates about individuals they do not know personally. The conversation highlights how easily identity becomes attached to opinion, and how quickly engagement escalates into emotional investment.Jayne expands on this by naming attention as a form of currency. Every reaction—whether supportive or critical—feeds the same system, raising the question of whether participation is always necessary.The takeaway is simple, but ...
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    58 分
  • Episode 59 - The Radical Joy of Under-Functioning

    Episode 59 - The Radical Joy of Under-Functioning
    2026/04/14
    In this week’s episode of We Are Out of Office, your co-hosts Veteran Television Executive Producer Nikki T and Bestselling Author Jayne Allen clock in with a rich, wide-ranging conversation about over-functioning, space exploration, cultural disappointment, Black excellence, hair journeys, and the healing power of choosing your own peace.The episode opens with the ladies doing what they do best: catching up like public girlfriends before finally turning on the microphones. Nikki is fully locked into the wonder of the Artemis II mission, celebrating the crew’s safe return from orbiting the moon and reflecting on what it means to see Earth from the outside. Jayne, meanwhile, arrives with a deeply relatable out-of-office reply: she is currently under-functioning because she got tired of over-functioning — a phrase that sets up one of the episode’s most resonant conversations.From there, the conversation moves through international dating, Black women in space, fasting and autophagy, Black-owned haircare, deepfake violations, burnout, boundaries, music, Mardi Gras Indian artistry, and the emotional labor of finally telling the truth to yourself.I See You GirlJayne’s I See You Girl goes to Nia Moore, the endlessly entertaining private flight attendant, foodie, and globe-trotting auntie who is documenting her international dating adventures with boldness, humor, and zero apology. From London to Barcelona to LA, Nehamore is trying different dating apps, inviting handsome men out on dates she plans herself, and showing what it looks like to create your own fun instead of waiting to be chosen. For Jayne, it’s both aspirational and refreshing — an example of a woman fully living.Nikki’s I See You Girl goes to Kiari Dools, the NASA exploration scientist and flight controller who became a Threads favorite during the Artemis II mission. As one of the Black women helping guide the mission from the ground, Kiari became a symbol of brilliance, representation, and modern-day hidden figures no more.What We’re On Right NowJayne is currently on autophagy — the body’s process of cellular cleanup and renewal — and specifically the role fasting can play in activating it. She shares her fascination with Fast Life Jay, who has been publicly documenting an extended fast and dramatic health transformation, and reflects on how that conversation intersects with her own wellness and body-composition journey.Nikki is currently on space exploration, and not casually. She is all the way in on Artemis II, from the astronauts’ reflections to the emotional symbolism of the mission to the generations of Black brilliance that made it possible. For Nikki, this mission was more than science — it was hope, perspective, humility, and a reminder that we are all riding this same fragile spaceship together.Mindin’ My Black BusinessJayne’s Mindin’ My Black Business goes to Camille Rose Naturals, the Black-founded natural haircare company still owned by its original founder, Janell Stephens. As Jayne continues her daily wash-and-go experiment and deepens her relationship with her hair, she spotlights the brand’s ingredient integrity, founder story, and commitment to natural formulations rooted in care.She also gives love to TGIN, another Black-founded haircare line with deep personal significance, as she reflects on the importance of supporting companies that remain rooted in their original mission and legacy.Nikki’s Mindin’ My Black Business spotlights the DualShot app, created by Derrick Downey Jr., which allows creators to record vertical and horizontal video at the same time. Born from Derrick’s own creative needs — and after many people first came to know him through his beloved squirrel content — the app is a smart, useful reminder that innovation often starts with solving your own problem first.Jesus Take the WheelNikki’s Jesus Take the Wheel comes out of Germany, where a television presenter and actress has alleged that for years, pornographic deepfakes, fake social profiles, and AI-generated voice impersonations of her were being spread online — and that the person behind it may have been her own husband. The story becomes a chilling meditation on digital abuse, humiliation as a fetishized form of control, and the terrifying reality that some of the chaos women experience may be coming from inside the house.The conversation then broadens into a larger reflection on insecurity, manipulation, and the unsettling emotional pattern of people harming the very person they are supposed to love.Health & HealingThis week’s Health & Healing centers on a powerful question:What happens when you stop over-functioning?Jayne opens up about realizing just how much of her life has been shaped by over-functioning — managing other people’s comfort, suppressing her own pain, dulling her honest reactions, and carrying emotional burdens that should never have been hers to hold. Triggered by a recent piece ...
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    54 分
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