Out of Office with Ness and Jay

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! Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana Special Guests: Cheyenne, @keepsharpe & Ana, @its_my_persana

*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  View on YouTube: Out of Office Follow us on Instagram: Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana OOO Official Page: _oooafterwork 

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.   View on YouTube - Out of Office  Follow us on Instagram:  Hosts:_jaydianna & ness_santana   OOO Official Page: _oooafterwork

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.  Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork  Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana Youtube: Out of Office

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. Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana Follow our guest on IG: gq_kev

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! Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana Follow T's Boutique on IG: uponherthrone_ Follow Bria Black on IG: briablack_

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. Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana

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. Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana

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. Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana

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.  Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana

On this episode, we sit down with our first special guest & DEI expert, Rachel McGirt, to discuss the realities of working in DE&I as Black women. As a DE&I corporate professional, Rachel shares her experience navigating predominantly white spaces and trying to make meaningful change. While co-hosts Ness & Jay share more about their experiences leading affinity networks and the joy + weight of the extra work on top their day-to-day jobs. Tune in for another dynamic episode on real issues impact young, Black professionals.  Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana

In this episode, Ness & Jay discuss the perpetual state of exhaustion and burnout. They reflect on their experiences throughout different stages of the global pandemic, talk highs and lows of this pivotal time, share lessons learned & more. Tune in to hear more about a sentiment we’re all feeling. Follow OOO on Instagram for more: _oooafterwork Hosts: _jaydianna & ness_santana

And we're backkkkkkk! After starting Out Of Office in 2018 as a YouTube web-show focused on the young black professional experience, Ness & Jay are back! On this first episode, we kick off with an introduction of who we are, how we met, and what led to the formation of ‘Out of Office’. We also dive into what we've been up to and what to expect this upcoming season. Tune in for laughs and a good time!  Follow us on Instagram: Hosts:_jaydianna & ness_santana OOO Official Page: _oooafterwork

“Out of Office” is about unpacking the realities of life from the perspective of two young Black, Millennial working women navigating the world in and out of Corporate. Tune in as these two friends and marketers ditch the 9-5 personas and create a space for authentic dialogue and truth-telling. Educated, melanted, and on the grind, Ness & Jay are here to keep it real and keep y’all entertained with special guests and a variety of topics. Out of Office will give you realness, laughter, and relatability! So pull up and vibe with us.