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Episode 54 - The Radical Joy of Trusting the Process
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- We Are Out of Office
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- Mar 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4514
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Summary
In this week’s episode of We Are Out of Office , co-hosts Veteran Television Executive Producer Nikki T and Bestselling Author Jayne Allen return from a brief hiatus — truly out of office — reflecting on travel, geography, healing, and the lessons that appear when you slow down long enough to see them. Jayne shares insights from a week spent between Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and Stanford , including a striking realization after meeting an Uber driver who moved to Silicon Valley through the green card lottery: sometimes success isn’t just about talent or effort — sometimes it’s geography . Being in the right environment, surrounded by people who believe in ideas, can change the trajectory of what’s possible. Meanwhile Nikki reflects on a packed week in Los Angeles celebrating Black excellence — from producing a Hollywood Confidential fireside chat with legendary actress Loretta Devine to attending celebrations surrounding the NAACP Image Awards , including honoring powerhouse creator Mara Brock Akil . From culture and creativity to healing and entrepreneurship, the conversation explores what it means to keep moving forward — even when you’re still figuring things out. I See You Girl Jayne honors Susan L. Taylor , the legendary former Essence editor-in-chief whose “In the Spirit” column shaped generations of Black women. A recent interview reminded Jayne of Taylor’s powerful message: you already have everything you need for this journey — even the moments when you lose your way. Nikki spotlights Wilglory Tanjong , founder of luxury handbag brand Anima Iris , who has launched a bold social campaign asking billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to invest $1 billion into 1,000 Black women founders . The numbers behind Black women entrepreneurship are undeniable — yet the…