Transplants

Determining where to live post-grad is an important decision, but you don’t have to make it alone. In this episode, I cover the top five cities to consider moving to post-grad. This list covers all areas of the United States, so there’s something for everyone. Some of the key factors considered include: ✔️ Job opportunities ✔️ Night life ✔️ Proximity to other cities And more! Don’t know where to move? Take this quiz to find out where your next chapter should be, linked here.   Follow Transplants on social media: Instagram: @transplantspodcast TikTok: @transplantspodcast Threads: @transplantspodcast   Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - City #1 10:22 - City #2 15:00 - City #3 18:13 - City #4 25:00 - City #5 38:10 - Closing thoughts

The post-grad years often bring major shifts in relationships, with distance being one of the biggest challenges. It can be difficult to reshape how we connect with loved ones through miles of separation, but the fight is always worth it for the right people. In this episode of Transplants, I have a candid conversation with one of my long distance besties, video editor Anna Mendiola, to give you advice on how to navigate distance in friendships as a new adult. In addition to hearing about our awkward first meeting, you’ll learn: ✔️ How to navigate change in friendships, together ✔️ What real friendship looks like ✔️ Ways to maintain long distance friendships   Follow Anna on social media: https://www.instagram.com/annamendiola_   Follow Transplants on social media: Instagram: @transplantspodcast TikTok: @transplantspodcast Threads: @transplantspodcast   Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - How we met 05:43 - Navigating adult friendships post grad 07:25 - Maintaining long distance friendships 09:49 - Making friends as a California transplant and choosing friends wisely 14:47 - Reciprocity in relationships 19:00 - Values in friendship 21:00 - Evaluating friendships: when to fight or let go 25:13 - What real friendship looks like 33:11 - Closing thoughts

Fall is here and it’s time for us to enter our cozy era a.k.a. enjoy our rent. For new transplants, the process of nesting and making a new place feel like a home for the first time is an exciting endeavor, but it’s important to be intentional during the process. You’ll learn: ✔️ What nesting in a space means ✔️ How to CURATE your home ✔️ How to MAINTAIN your home   Follow Transplants on social media: Instagram: @transplantspodcast TikTok: @transplantspodcast Threads: @transplantspodcast   Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)   Links mentioned: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10901-015-9487-9?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=CONR_BOOKS_ECOM_GL_PBOK_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=textlink&utm_term=PID100084825&CJEVENT=8e6d913d631911ef83ad030c0a82b839   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - What is nesting 03:15 - Creating a sense of safety and security 06:55 - Confronting our need to control everything 09:52 - Domesticity 14:21 - How to curate your space 20:05 - Easy decor ideas 21:05 - Other things that make you feel at home 24:05 - How to maintain your home 28:28 - Closing thoughts

Friendships are some of the most important relationships we maintain throughout our lives, so it can be jarring when a friendship begins to change without warning. As we get older, making new friends as an adult is a challenge that many of us face but aren’t sure how to navigate. In this episode of Transplants, we dive into the complexities of adult friendships, how to make friends in your twenties, and why the people you choose are important.   We’ll cover: ✔️ The #1 mindset shift you need to make new connections ✔️ Tactical ways to put yourself out there and make new friends ✔️ How to take new friendships to the next level   Follow Transplants on social media: Instagram: @transplantspodcast TikTok: @transplantspodcast Threads: @transplantspodcast   Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:55 - The importance of the people you choose 07:40 - The #1 mindset shift you need to make new connections 10:30 - Tactical methods to meet new people and make genuine connections 14:30 - How to take a friendship to the next level 19:10 - How to keep your friends close 23:12 - Closing thoughts

New grads, come to the front immediately! Life after college is no joke and in this episode of Transplants, we dive into the raw, unfiltered reality of adulthood. This episode includes real talk, helpful advice, and a little reassurance that you've got this. Whether you’re starting a corporate job, taking a gap year, or pursuing higher education, this episode will give you insights on how to navigate the first few years of adult life in the real world. We’ll cover: ✔️ What really happens after the graduation cap comes off & how to rediscover yourself ✔️ The mindset needed to maintain current relationships and make new connections post-grad ✔️ Why it’s okay to not have it all figured out yet   Follow Transplants on social media: Instagram: @transplantspodcast TikTok: @transplantspodcast Threads: @transplantspodcast    Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)   Resources mentioned: The Defining Decade--And How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay For all business inquiries, email [transplantspod@gmail.com](mailto:transplantspod@gmail.com)   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:57 - Choosing a path after graduation 04:56 - Comparing yourself to others 07:16 - How your relationship with yourself changes 13:55 - Entering the workforce as a new grad 17:35 - Setting new goals vs. being present 23:45 - How to navigate relationship changes 35:41 - Finding your purpose 37:22 - How to move through the world as a new adult 39:48 - Looking to the future

Finding the perfect apartment can be overwhelming—but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In this episode of Transplants, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about apartment hunting, from getting organized to negotiating a lease. I’ll also share must-ask questions for apartment tours and what to do when your search isn’t going as planned. Whether you're looking for your first apartment post-grad, navigating a competitive rental market, or just trying to avoid common pitfalls, these tips will help you lock in a place you love. You’ll learn: ✔️ Tools to use during research ✔️ How to negotiate your lease like a pro ✔️ What to do when you can’t find the right place   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Getting organized 04:13 - Where to search for the best listings 07:26 - Questions to ask when touring apartments 12:07 - What to do when your search isn’t going well 13:14 - Quick apartment hunting tips 14:24 - How to negotiate your lease like a pro 19:49 - Next steps   Follow Transplants on social media: Instagram: @transplantspodcast TikTok: @transplantspodcast Threads: @transplantspodcast   Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)   Resources mentioned: https://dwellsy.com/ https://www.apartmentlist.com/   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com

These days, dating is over-complicated but simply put: we all crave human connection and we can leverage community to find it. In this episode of Transplants, we welcome Ariana Nathani to the guest chair. Ariana is a Forbes 30 Under 30 2025 media winner and the founder of Drinks First, a dating podcast based in NYC that has grown into a media and events empire. We discuss how to navigate dating in your twenties, set boundaries in relationships, and authentically put yourself out there in a world full of noise.   Keep up with Ariana and Drinks First: 📷 Ariana's Instagram: @ariana.nathani 📲 Ariana's TikTok: @ariana.nathani 📷 Drinks First: @drinks.first   Keep up with Transplants: 📷 Instagram: @transplantspodcast 📲 TikTok: @transplantspodcast 📩 Want to hear about a specific topic? Submit your suggestions here: https://shorturl.at/efPT9 📩 Is life testing you right now? Need advice on something? Submit your problem and get some advice on the podcast: https://shorturl.at/dJVY4 For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

Welcome to season 2 of Transplants! In Episode 11, you'll learn the basics of how to budget, save, and invest even if you’re a beginner. This episode will serve as a good foundation for those planning their finances for the new year and need some help or a little refresher.   Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transplantspodcast/ 📲 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@transplantspodcast   Books mentioned: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers   Podcasts mentioned:  Life Kit by NPR Financial Feminist 📩 Want to hear about a specific topic? Submit your suggestions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyKLlv87SoDGAzGlH00KG-KNsadvnSHuj8nOApjO5VP0FTNw/viewform?pli=1 📩 Is life testing you right now? Need advice on something? Submit your problem and get some advice on the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY9Kk1jtgqxwhRC5rLeq9Ip_Pd5Iq-hn-MwshF4FnmMdn5bA/viewform For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

From getting ghosted by my therapist to paying back student loans to getting wine drunk alone, I’ve experienced a lot of things that turned into valuable lessons during my first two years of post-grad life. I share some of the highlights in this episode but don’t worry, there’s even more to share in the future. Let me know which lesson resonated with you most. Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transplantspodcast/ 📲 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@transplantspodcast 📩 Want to hear about a specific topic? Submit your suggestions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyKLlv87SoDGAzGlH00KG-KNsadvnSHuj8nOApjO5VP0FTNw/viewform?pli=1  📩 Is life testing you right now? Need advice on something? Submit your problem and get some advice on the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY9Kk1jtgqxwhRC5rLeq9Ip_Pd5Iq-hn-MwshF4FnmMdn5bA/viewform  For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

When you’re alone in a new city, away from everything you’ve ever known, homesickness can be quick to creep in and seemingly never leave. It’s normal to start to feel disconnected from parts of yourself and people you love, but you won’t always feel so helpless as long as you stand on business. Hopefully, this episode gives you space to be grateful for the past, intentional in your present, and optimistic for the future. Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: @transplantspodcast 📲 TikTok: @transplantspodcast 📩 Want to hear about a specific topic? Submit your suggestions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyKLlv87SoDGAzGlH00KG-KNsadvnSHuj8nOApjO5VP0FTNw/viewform 📩 Is life testing you right now? Need advice on something? Submit your problem and get some advice on the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY9Kk1jtgqxwhRC5rLeq9Ip_Pd5Iq-hn-MwshF4FnmMdn5bA/viewform For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

Being alone is a harsh reality many of us face in our twenties. Although it can be scary, being alone can also be a good thing in the long run. In the same vein, it's important to distinguish the difference between being alone vs. being lonely and how to navigate both feelings. In this week's episode, we're discussing just that as well as ways to combat loneliness and find strength in solitude. Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transplantspodcast/ 📲 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@transplantspodcast 📩 Want to hear about a specific topic? Submit your suggestions here: https://shorturl.at/efPT9 📩 Is life testing you right now? Need advice on something? Submit your problem and get some advice on the podcast: https://shorturl.at/dJVY4 For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

Understanding who you are and how you respond to certain scenarios can help you move through life with more confidence. Those bright, glossy quizzes in J-14 magazine were always my favorite way to figure out which Disney star I'm most similar to or if I'm an introvert or extrovert. This week on Transplants, we're going a little more in-depth than a teen magazine as we dive into the behaviors of introverts in comparison to extroverts and how to use the strengths of each to make your move and post-move life better. Take the introvert, extrovert, ambivert quiz here: https://psychologia.co/introvert-extrovert-ambivert-quiz/  Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: @transplantspodcast 📲 TikTok: @transplantspodcast 📩 Want to hear about a specific topic? Submit your suggestions here: https://shorturl.at/efPT9 📩 Is life testing you right now? Need advice on something? Submit your problem and get some advice on the podcast: https://shorturl.at/dJVY4 For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

How much do you trust yourself? How much are you holding yourself back? Trust is important in any relationship, especially within yourself. In this episode of Transplants, we talk about the different ways inner distrust may show up in your life such as self-doubt, insecurity, and overthinking as well as ways to rebuild that trust. Hopefully, by the end, you'll trust yourself to take the big leap. Commit to the bit! Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: @transplantspodcast 📲 TikTok: @transplantspodcast 📩 Want to hear about a specific topic? Submit your suggestions here: https://shorturl.at/efPT9  📩 Is life testing you right now? Need advice on something? Submit your problem and get some advice on the podcast: https://shorturl.at/dJVY4  For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

After the newness of your big move and a new city wears off, the post-move blues can snatch those rose-colored glasses right off your face with a quickness—hitting you fast and hard. In addition, this time of year can spark the onset of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, for a lot of people. In this episode of Transplants, I've invited my friend and serial entrepreneur Tara Bhikha to open up about her experience with post-move blues and seasonal depression as well as tips on how to navigate these tough thoughts and emotions. Keep up with Tara and her jewelry brand, Kaju, on social media: 📷 Instagram: @tarathestargirl 📲 TikTok: @tarathestargirl ✨ Her jewelry brand: @kajustudios   Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: @transplantspodcast 📲 TikTok: @transplantspodcast   Places to find a therapist: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ https://therapyforblackmen.org/ https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://latinxtherapy.com/  For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

Finding your community post-move can be a stressful, vulnerable, and alienating experience. This frustration and isolation can be amplified when you’re a person of color in spaces where you struggle to find others like you. In this episode, we welcome our first guest, my friend and emerging fashion designer Efua Amissah-Aggrey, to talk about being BIPOC and moving to a predominantly white area, navigating spaces where you are the minority, what true allyship looks like, and tips for finding your tribe.   Keep up with Efua and her clothing brand, Baddest, on social media: 📷 Instagram: @justefua 📲 TikTok: @justefua 👗 Her clothing brand: @baddesttrends   Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: @transplantspodcast 📲 TikTok: @transplantspodcast   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

Alexa, play True Friend by Hannah Montana. Sike! This episode is about outgrowing friendships and letting go of relationships that no longer serve us. In this episode, we talk about signs to look for when you feel like you're outgrowing a friendship and ways to deal with the hard conversations and emotions that come with it. Remember, you're not as alone as you think you are.   Keep up with Transplants on social media: 📷 Instagram: @transplantspodcast  📲 TikTok: @transplantspodcast   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

I won’t lie to you, moving is scary! It's a lot to take in. But a friendly reminder: great things can happen on the other side of fear. In this episode, we talk through some fears that are associated with moving such as leaving your support system, fear of the unknown, and being alone for the first time + ways to tackle your fears. Places to find a therapist: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ https://therapyforblackmen.org/ https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://latinxtherapy.com/ Follow Transplants on Instagram and TikTok: ⁠@transplantspodcast For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

Moving to a new city, especially if it’s the first time you’re moving post-grad, can be an intimidating experience. But don’t worry babes, I gotchu! In this episode, we talk about apartment hunting, budgeting for a move, and what to do when you first get to your new place. We’ll walk through the easiest way to approach your move: Where are you going? How are you getting there? How is your stuff getting there? What are the essentials you need when you get there? Follow Transplants on Instagram and TikTok: ⁠@transplantspodcast For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com⁠

Love Island USA is on everyone’s mind right now, so let’s talk about it! The reality TV show hit is a social experiment that amplifies everything right and wrong with modern dating. In this episode of Transplants, we dive into the big moments of the season and how it translates to the dating landscape today. We also chat about dating as a black woman and the unique challenges black women face when looking for love. We talk about: ✔️ Huda’s behavior and what not to do when pursuing connections ✔️ The biggest challenges of modern dating as seen in the villa ✔️ How to navigate dating authentically   🏙️ About Transplants Transplants is an advice podcast and community for city transplants in their twenties. Join your host, Joyce, bi-weekly for advice on how to both survive and thrive during your move and the wild ride that is your twenties. You're not as alone as you think.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:54 - Love Island is a social experiment 03:55 - Ace, Chelley, and Austin love triangle 05:26 - Bring back yearning 07:59 - Navigating dating as a woman 14:14 - Huda, miscommunication, and being a girl’s girl 20:21 - Boundaries 21:52 - Amaya at the Stand on Business challenge 23:16 - Seeking understanding 25:22 - Dating as a black woman 37:34 - Closing thoughts   Follow Transplants on social media: Instagram: @transplantspodcast TikTok: @transplantspodcast Threads: @transplantspodcast   Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)   DISCLAIMER: We do not condone hate. We do not know any of the Love Island USA cast members personally. This episode contains opinions that are being shared to spark civil conversation.   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com

Romantic breakups can have you questioning everything, but friendship breakups can cut even deeper than a romantic separation. In episode 16 of Transplants, we dive into how to navigate friendship breakups and rebuild after the turmoil. We'll discuss both doing the breaking up and being broken up with in addition to the aftermath: reflecting, mourning, and moving on. We’ll cover: ✔️ The tea behind my wildest friendship breakup (crazy work) ✔️ Doing the breaking up vs. being broken up with ✔️ How to heal from a friendship breakup   Follow Transplants on social media: Instagram: @transplantspodcast TikTok: @transplantspodcast Threads: @transplantspodcast   Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)   For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com   🏙️ About Transplants Transplants is an advice podcast and community for city transplants in their twenties. Join your host, Joyce, bi-weekly for advice on how to both survive and thrive during your move and the wild ride that is your twenties. You're not as alone as you think.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - My testimony 08:10 - Life post-breakup 10:12 - Getting closure 14:40 - How to initiate a friendship breakup 16:21 - Taking accountability 18:17 - How to heal from a friendship breakup 24:27 - Closing thoughts