Out of Office with Ness and Jay

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Out of Office is about unpacking the realities of life as two young Black professionals navigating the world in and out of Corporate. Tune in as Ness and Jay ditch the 9-5 personas and create a space ... more

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June 05, 2022 Season Finale: I See You, Sis
And just like that, we are back with our final episode of the season with two very special guests: our OG Out of Office hosts, Cheyenne, formerly known as Chey Real and Ana, formerly known as Ms. Tay!
On this special episode, we sit-down with these two dynamic ladies to catch-up on life, discuss what they've been up to since our final episode in 2018 and explore the realities of Black friendship and sisterhood. We dive deep into how we are maintaining friendships with constant life changes, how we deal with friendship loss, and how we know when it's time to make changes in our life. Tune in for the final episode of the season!
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Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana
Special Guests: Cheyenne, @keepsharpe & Ana, @its_my_persana
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1h 8min
May 15, 2022Episode 11: Grateful and Faithful w/ Kosi and Lise Uzodinma
*Channels MaryMary* I luh God, You don’t' luh God, What's wrong wrong with chu?
On this dynamic episode, we sat down with husband and wife duo Kosi and Lise Uzodinma to talk about being young, Black and Christian. For ourselves + our guests, faith and our belief in God is the core of our lives . Tune-in as we discuss our beliefs, our faith journeys, the importance of Godly community and how we let our light shine within Corporate America. This is yet another thought-provoking conversation where we discuss real issues impacting us all.
Episode Breakdown
0:00-10:19 Intro + Guest Bios

10:20-23:42 Discussion on how we identify and what our faith means to us

23:43-28:12 Discussion on the importance of community and seasons to our faith journey

28:13-37:17 Kosi + Lise share their perspective on losing community during the pandemic

37:18- 49:44 Discussion on God's intentionality on their moves to MN

49:45 - 1:01:34 Discussion on how our faith shows up in the workplace

1:01:35- 1:17:00 Discussion on God moments at work and the struggles being young, Black and Christian

1:17:01- End Outro + Closing Prayer

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1h 22min
April 25, 2022 Episode 10: Corporate Talkkk
Have you found yourself at work, in meetings and via emails using language that you've never used before? We're sure the answer is yes, because as working professionals, we've all used "Corporate Talk”— jargon, phrases and terms adopted after years of working in Corporate America (aka the professional codeswitch). On this hilarious episode, co-hosts Ness and Jay talk about corporate lingo, share funny work experiences, explore code-switching, unwritten rules and discuss how to professionally read a co-worker. Tune in for yet another thought-provoking on conversation on issues impacting young professionals.
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41min
April 17, 2022 PSA: Special Announcement
And we're backkkkkkk! After a brief mid-season break, Ness & Jay are back, but this time with video! While we will maintain our podcast, we will now provide listeners with another platform to vibe with us. Tune is as Ness and Jay update Out of Office listeners on their new platform and reflect on the first 9 episodes.
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17min
March 27, 2022 Episode 9: Dating is Ghettooo w/ Kevin Agyakwa
On this episode, we sat with special guest, Kevin Agyakwa, to discuss dating in this generation. Tune in as we share our experiences with dating as Black professionals in this life stage— everything from habits, values, social media, healing, singleness, traumas, and more! Yet, another dynamic episode on real issues impacting young Black professionals.
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1h 18min
March 20, 2022 Episode 8: Virtual Clouttt w/ Bria Black & Taniqua Gillyard
On this episode, we sat with two special guests, Bria Black & Taniqua Gillyard, to discuss the impact of social media and rise of influencers. Tune in as we get an inside peek into the world of two content creators. Hear our guests share their stories, their struggles, and how they've found joy in creating content and brands outside of their 9-5. Co-hosts Ness & Jay share their views on living in a highly-connected world, their love/hate relationship with social media, and how they hope to grow the Out of Office brand. Tune in for yet, another dynamic episode on real issues impacting us all.
Update: Since the recording of this episode, Taniqua's boutique is up and running on www.uponherthrone.com so be sure to check it out and support her small Black woman-owned business!
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59min
March 13, 2022 Episode 7: More Than a Titleee
For some, titles are everything. Obtaining a "title" for many can be synonymous with living out personal purpose, or defining who we are in general. However, co-hosts Ness & Jay know that their purpose goes beyond corporate and societal labels. On this episode, they unpack the over-emphasis of "titles" within the workplace and dive deeper into the importance of being multi-faceted corporate professionals who have identities outside of work. Tune in for yet another thought-provoking conversation on real issues impacting professionals of all backgrounds.
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36min
March 06, 2022 Episode 6: New Moneyyy w/ Ashley Aristide
On this episode, we sit down with special guest & finance professional, Ashley Aristide, to discuss all things money. Tune in as we unpack how we've navigated being one of the first within our families to have an influx of "New Money" as corporate professionals. Hear us share our lifelong relationship with money and discuss the habits that allow us to obtain financial freedom. Ashley shares her passion and mission to help people increase financial literacy and build wealth, especially within the Black community. Co-hosts Ness & Jay share their views on money, financial goals and their desire to become "work optional". Tune in for yet, another dynamic episode on real issues impact young Black professionals.
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54min
February 27, 2022 Episode 5: Work Friendsss w/ Gayleem Aguilar
On this episode, we sit down with special guest & former colleague turned friend, Gayleem Aguilar, to discuss the importance of having geniune, authentic relationships with co-workers. For many, there are clear boundaries on how to engage with co-workers in and out of the office. Here we unpack how "work friends" can be instrumental to your day-to-day, especially as women of color. Gayleem shares her experience forming friendships as she's navigated predominantly white spaces and different industries. While co-hosts Ness & Jay, share more about their experience leaning on each other, forming friendships and creating boundaries. Tune in for yet, another dynamic episode on real issues impacting professionals.
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57min
February 20, 2022 Episode 4: Performative Allyshippp w/ Julia Baldaro
On this episode, we sit down with special guest & trailblazer Julia Baldaro to discuss what it means to be a true ally. With the recent focus of many corporations to create more inclusive work spaces, we dive into what that means for Black and brown employees and how allies can do a better job of showing up and taking action… in a way that isn’t performative! Julia shares her experiences as a LGBTQ+ woman and how she's allied for the black community and experienced allyship being queer. Tune in for a real conversation on an issue affecting many corporate professionals.
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1h 2min

FAQs about Out of Office with Ness and Jay:

How many episodes does Out of Office with Ness and Jay have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.