The Departure Lounge Podcast

What better way to kick off the relaunch of The Departure Lounge but with an amazing conversation with Elias. Join Tillyah this week with her childhood friend Elias, Creator of the ultimate Food Content Page - 'This Food Bangz'. They talk everything from the concept of content creation, travel being the cure for racism, handling the naysayers as solo travellers to what they want to see for the black creative community. The Departure Lounge Podcast - great conversations whilst preparing for new destinations/new journeys. Follow this week's guest everywhere (IG, TikTok, Twitter, YT) - @thisfoodbangz Website: https://www.thisfoodbangz.com/ Don't forget to join the conversation online by tagging @departureloungpod on IG.  Thank you for listening!

After a much needed break the Departure Lounge Podcast is back!! And we are back with a bang! New format of the podcast, new guests, new conversations and new studio! For this reason a re-introduction is definately needed; Tillyah explains her personal journey that led to why her blog became a thing - 'Travel with Tillyah' which led to the Departure Lounge Podcast being birthed, reborn and why it is now here to stay. The Departure Lounge Podcast - great conversations whilst preparing for new destinations/new journeys. Follow this week's guest everywhere (IG) - @departureloungepod & (IG, TikTok) - @travelwithtillyah & @travelwithtilly (Twitter) Don't forget to join the conversation online by taking a screenshot and tagging @departureloungpod on IG.  Thank you for listening!

This week's episode we speak on current things happening around the rum world, the political world and all the things inbetween. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and sit down and laugh with us! If you want to share your stories with us - it is a judgement free zone; send us a DM on our socials below! Don't worry you will be anonymous always! DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge

This week's episode we speak on 'Blue therapy', the stupid MF of the week and the latest travel updates from the office of Bozza (aka the PM) basically saying that outside might not open up on June 21st. We are welcoming June with the Rums of the world from Barbados and Portugal being the Travel Hotspot of the Month. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and sit down and laugh with us! If you want to share your stories with us - it is a judgement free zone; send us a DM on our socials below! Don't worry you will be anonymous always! DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge

How do you pack? What are your methods for packing?! This episode we dive into our packing essentials, our packing styles and bit of our stories regarding packing! Enjoy the episode! Let us know your packing essentials on our Instagram comment section! If you want to share your stories with us - it is a judgement free zone; send us a DM on our socials below! Don't worry you will be anonymous always!  DLP Socials:  #Clubhouse - @departurelounge  #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge

So this week we dive into staycations whilst talking about the travel hotspot of the month which is England. Tilly nerds out about the places she loves across England; from little towns to our coastal places around the country - along with the prices of Alton Towers and Thorpe park did you know they are EXPENSIVE?!!! Enjoy the episode! If you want to share your stories with us - it is a judgement free zone; send us a DM on our socials below! Don't worry you will be anonymous always! DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge

Kicking off our 'Travel Stories' Episodes where we read our your travel stories and react to them! Over the coming weeks (every other week) we will be sharing the stories that we receive! This weeks Rums of the World is from CUUUUUUBA!  If you want to share your stories with us - it is a judgement free zone; send us a DM on our socials below! Don't worry you will be anonymous always! DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge

Last week of April and we are discussing sisters on holiday together! We have special guests Catherine and Tori, sisters who have a brilliant podcast called Mams Podcast (Follow them in the links below!). This dynamic duo share with us their experiences going back to the Motherland together twice and you get to find out about the time Kassi and her sister had it out (Draaamaaa!!). We love a good story over here! Join in the conversation whereever you are using the hashtag -#DLP on the socials! Dm us on Instagram - have you ever had it out with a sibling abroad? Or if you have a great story travelling with a family member/sibling?! Let us know! We will be publishing a new segment soon where we will be sharing travel stories that have been sent in to us - the good, the bad and the hilarious! Make sure you send them in to either our Instagram or email kassntillztalk@gmail.com. Tori Socials: #Instagram: - @just1tori Linktree: https://linktr.ee/just1tori DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge

Questions that need answers!!! This weeks episode we sound off on air bnbs vs hotels, the stupid motherfucker is given to a woman who tried it at Dollar General in Tennesse and so much in between! Pull up a chair and come vibe with us!! Every week we will be sharing travel stories we have been sent in and share them with you guys - the good, the bad and the hilarious! Make sure you send them in to either our Instagram or email kassntillztalk@gmail.com. DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

It is our 10th Episode and we are celebrating with the age old debate - Beach Holidays vs City Breaks. From April 12th London's stay home order is officially ending so we can leave our houses guys!! Along with talking about new updates, we discuss the passing of one of our favourite rappers DMX, Nicky Grahame and the Queen's husband. Of course we are adding more to the list of things to do around our city - London the travel hotspot of the month and Rums of the world. We also introduce the Travel Stories which are absolutely hilarious! Every week we will be sharing travel stories we have been sent in and share them with you guys - the good, the bad and the hilarious! Make sure you send them in to either our Instagram or email kassntillztalk@gmail.com. DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

So Bank Holiday weekend just passed and we recorded on Good Friday when the sun was shining and it was moderately calm spring weather in London. In this episode we go a bit deep discussing real life things, from our religious stand points views, racism in the UK along with other things. In addition of course we talk more about London, the Travel Hotspot of the Month and Rum of the World!  **Disclaimer - When we discuss things of sensitive nature; please note we are trying to be objective but we are two black women discussing our own real life experiences and speaking our minds! Next week's episode will be back to the light hearted fun but we feel this conversation needs to be had!** Shoot us a DM on all socials or send an email to kassntillztalk@gmail.com to tell us your travel stories! DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

Happy April!! Our second episode of Travel Talks featuring the Head Bitch in Charge of HBCU Hogwarts (Blerd alert!) Ericka who is a very avid solo traveler! We discuss London lockdown easing up on 29th March, the DJ scandal, Ericka's travels and so much more! This Month's Travel Hotspot is London, United Kingdom - we are talking places black people would love in London! We welcome you to join in the conversation! Shoot us a DM on all socials or send an email to kassntillztalk@gmail.com to tell us your travel stories! DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

Ever heard strange stories of what people do with pickles?  Episode 7 we are talking Tilly getting the vaccine, solo travel safety and everything between! The stupid motherf*cker of the week was awarded to the pickle abuser, Rums of the World is from Cuba and last week of Travel Hotspot of the month! You know we want to hear your travel stories - send us a dm on instagram or an email kassntillztalk@gmail.com (we will keep it anonymous) Shoot us a DM on all socials or use the hashtag #DLP to join the conversation. DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepodcast #Twitter - @departrelounge DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly Kassi Socials: #clubhouse - @misskassix #instagram - @kassis.kitchen #twitter -@_kikix

This week we are launching - Travel Talks! With that we are welcoming our first guest; Ainsley, one half of the Black Boy Joy Podcast! We discuss all things from being black in this day and age to being black abroad, Ainsley clears up some of the beef and some shady moments! You know we want to hear your travel stories - send us a dm on instagram or an email kassntillztalk@gmail.com Shoot us a DM on all socials or use the hashtag #DLP to join the conversation. DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

The day is finally here! Its is Tillyah's birthday! In this special episode we are talking Tilly's birthday and all things WOMEN! March 8th was International Women's Day, we decided to speak about the women who inspires us the most in our lives!  We are asking the question - Which woman/women inspires you the most in this world? Shoot us a DM on all socials or use the hashtag #DLP to join the conversation. DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

New Month, New Travel Hotspot, New Episode! Kickstarting Tilly’s Birth Month with Kassi getting jooked, sharing the top ten of our Bucket Lists, announcing the Travel Hotspot for this month and so much more! Obviously we have a surprise in store - because; why not?! End of last month the UK announced the easing off of lockdown that has been going on since 17th December to be ended on 21st June! We want you to join the conversation to tell us were your top 10 places are on your bucket list! Shoot us a DM on all socials or use the hashtag #DLP to join the conversation. DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

Post-Valentines episode where we are discussing break-up trips, the Rona vaccine and you guessed it Rum!  Needless to say its a great episode  - send us a DM on the socials with your travel stories! Also don't forget to join in the conversation via the socials using the hashtag '#DLP'. DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

And we're Back!!!!  This is the Valentines' Episode much to Tilly's dismay!  As we always record on a Sunday, Sunday just gone was Valentine's Day aka Love Day. So we decided to recorded this week's episode as a Valentine's Edition. We discuss all things Baecations, Proposals, Valentines'/Galantines' Plans and Rum.  We have also introduced our segments; 'In a Panaramic #StupidNews', Rums around the World and Travel Hotspots! (Don't be shocked by anything you hear ahahahhaha!) We wanna know your answer to the post panaramic travel question, share your travel stories via email and socials too! Join in the conversation via the socials using the hashtag '#DLP'. DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #clubhouse - @tillyah #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

This episode is a glimpse into the craziness of what our new podcast will be about! My body chose violence; trying to be a committed vegan during the panoramic has some ramifications! Haha! Tilly's body chose violence on her! Thank you for listening to our first episode!! This episode is a great chance for you to get to know Tillyah and Kassi a bit more - whilst we have an organic conversation. You never know what we are going to come out with! Stay tuned for our weekly episodes - it will never be a dull moment! If you want to stay up to date on us follow us: DLP Socials: #instagram - @departureloungepod #email - thedepartureloungepodcast@gmail.com DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge Tilly Socials: #website - www.travelwithtillyah.com #instagram - @travelwithtillyah #twitter - @travelwithtilly

'Travel Stories' Episodes are where we read our your travel stories and react to them! This week we talk getting inebriated abroad LOL! Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and sit down and laugh with us! If you want to share your stories with us - it is a judgement free zone; send us a DM on our socials below! Don't worry you will be anonymous always! DLP Socials: #Clubhouse - @departurelounge #instagram - @departureloungepod DLP #Linktree: www.linktr.ee/departurelounge