Today's Episode is a surprise for the birthday girl Adaugo Okafor @dugogloria_On this Episode, her co-host and friend @jessicaireju spills the tea on the moment she knew Adaugo was meant to be her friend. The story is sweet - it has something to do with emails, Lauren Diagle and vulnerability. The gist as always is served with love. --------------- THE GIST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast  When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @dugogloria_  Jess @jessicaireju We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar! Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.

This episode is a vulnerable one. What happens when God doesn't answer your prayers? How do you trust God when dealing with challenges including grief and loss? Adaugo & Jessica share stories from navigating seasons that have often seemed like God was absent only to discover that He was working incognito! We hope this episode encourages your faith and reminds you that NOTHING can separate you from the love of God! __THE GIST___ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast  When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar! Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.

This episode is a vulnerable one. What happens when God doesn't answer your prayers? How do you trust God when dealing with challenges including grief and loss? Adaugo & Jessica share stories from navigating seasons that have often seemed like God was absent only to discover that He was working incognito! We hope this episode encourages your faith and reminds you that NOTHING can separate you from the love of God! __THE GIST___ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast  When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar! Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.

Nigerian, Female and unmarried? Serious trouble! Adaugo & Jessica have an honest conversation about being unmarried, why they are still single and how they handle the constant pressure to find a life partner. Today's episode is a reminder to enjoy each season of life including being single with the realisation that in order to find the ideal partner, you may need to find the best version of you! ____THE GIST___ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast  When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar! Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.

Nigerian, Female and unmarried? Serious trouble! Adaugo & Jessica have an honest conversation about being unmarried, why they are still single and how they handle the constant pressure to find a life partner. Today's episode is a reminder to enjoy each season of life including being single with the realisation that in order to find the ideal partner, you may need to find the best version of you!____THE GIST___ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast  When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar! Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.

Do you ever feel like a fraud? Like you're playing a role you are ill prepared for? Are your stilettos sometimes too big for you? Are you constantly making excuses why you shouldn't seat at the table? Looks like the impostor syndrome is in full effect! Adaugo & Jessica share their challenge with overcoming the impostor syndrome, the need for a hype squad and why you shouldn't let fear tell you the rooms you're welcome in. This episode is packed with laughs but as always friendship and gems are part of the meal course! ---------------- THE GIST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast  When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar! Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.

Do you ever feel like a fraud? Like you're playing a role you are ill prepared for? Are your stilettos sometimes too big for you? Are you constantly making excuses why you shouldn't seat at the table? Looks like the impostor syndrome is in full effect! Adaugo & Jessica share their challenge with overcoming the impostor syndrome, the need for a hype squad and why you shouldn't let fear tell you the rooms you're welcome in. This episode is packed with laughs but as always friendship and gems are part of the meal course! ---------------- THE GIST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast  When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar! Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.

Hey!

Today's gist is a question most people seek answers to at one point or the other in their lives. We share how our faith as Christians helped us discover purpose, practical ways to live a purpose-driven life and why we think the word "purpose'' is over-rated!

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THE GIST

00:22 - Intro

00:32 -  Help! I'm Confused about my purpose

01:21 - The  meaning of purpose

02:44 - What your purpose on Earth is

04:21 - Your purpose is NOT a career

05:22 - Purpose is NOT always comfortable

05:42 - Purpose is NOT a stage

06:00 - Practical ways to find purpose in every season of your life  and in everyday life decisions

08:43 - How knowing your purpose helps you choose  a marriage partner

11:00 - What it means to leave a life of your purpose

12:27 - The cost of purpose

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Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast 

When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist!

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar!

Love and Puffpuff,

Adaugo & Jessica.

Hey you!

Do you think adulthood is a scam? I mean bills, decision-making, and not living your childhood dreams.  This episode is a conversation on our struggles as millennial  Nigerian women in our twenties! It's been quite a journey navigating our twenties while chasing passions and purpose. Our childhood dreams are quite different from our  'adulting' realities', we are learning to 'live the best life' in our twenties, navigate friendships, and what not do in your twenties!

THE GIST

00:02  adulthood  struggles

03:37  What we enjoy most about being adults

10:42 Why your twenties are not your best years

12: 30 How to enjoy being in your twenties

13:58 Tips for Adulting

14:50 Friendships, toxic friendships and building your tribe

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You can read Adaugo's blog post on 'The Next Big Thing' HERE

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Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast 

When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist!

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar!

Love and Puffpuff,

Adaugo & Jessica.

Hey you!

Do you think adulthood is a scam? I mean bills, decision-making, and not living your childhood dreams.  This episode is a conversation on our struggles as millennial  Nigerian women in our twenties! It's been quite a journey navigating our twenties while chasing passions and purpose. Our childhood dreams are quite different from our  'adulting' realities', we are learning to 'live the best life' in our twenties, navigate friendships, and what not do in your twenties! 

 

THE GIST

00:02  adulthood  struggles

03:37 Enjoy most about being an adult

10:42 why your twenties are not your best years

12: 30 How to enjoy being in your twenties

13:58 Tips for adulting

14:50 Friendships, toxic friendships and building your tribe

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You can read Adaugo's blog post on 'The Next Big Thing' HERE

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Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe.

Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast 

When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist!

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar!

Love and Puffpuff,

Adaugo & Jessica.

This week on The Gist and Puff Puff Podcast; Adaugo and Jessica talk about a taboo topic - ENVY, JEALOUSY, AND COMPARISON!  We share our stories in the areas where we've fallen into the comparison trap. It's been a journey of self-discovery for us, we share how we deal with comparison and learning to slay in our lane in this current season of life! We hope this episode takes you on a journey of self-love love and rediscovering your unique sauce!

THE GIST

00:11 - Intro

00:26 - Our struggle with comparison

01:29 - How Social Media increases Comparison

02:52 - Where does comparison from

06:26 - Dealing with jealousy in friendships

07:22 - How we deal  with comparison +Tips for dealing with comparison

12:17 - How to love your life, slay in your lane and own  your current season

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Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast 

When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist!

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar!

Love and Puffpuff,

Adaugo & Jessica.

This week on The Gist and Puff Puff Podcast; Adaugo and Jessica talk about a taboo topic - ENVY, JEALOUSY, AND COMPARISON!  We share our stories in the areas where we've fallen into the comparison trap. It's been a journey of self-discovery for us, we share how we deal with comparison and learning to slay in our lane in this current season of life! We hope this episode takes you on a journey of self-love love and rediscovering your unique sauce!

THE GIST

00:11 - Intro

00:26 - Our struggle with comparison

01:29 - How Social Media increases Comparison

02:52 - Where does comparison from

06:26 - Dealing with jealousy in friendships

07:22 - How we deal  with comparison +Tips for dealing with comparison

12:17 - How to love your life, slay in your lane and own  your current season

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Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe.

Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast 

When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist!

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar!

Love and Puffpuff,

Adaugo & Jessica.

Hey!

In today's episode, we reminisce on growing up in a Nigerian home, our funny childhood memories of being raised by African Parents. We talk about how we deal with having Nigerian Parents and our favorite phrases we heard our Nigerian parents say growing up. We also share why we choose to raise our children differently from our parents.

THE GIST

00:22 - Do Nigerian Parents belong to a WhatsApp group?

02:32 - Funny things Nigerian Parents say

05:03 - Why we wish our parents raised us differently

05:36 - Nigerian Parents and Expectations

07:48 - Our suggestions for African Parents

09: 17 - Why we will parent our kids differently

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Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast 

When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist!

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar!

Love and Puffpuff,

Adaugo & Jessica.

Hey!

In today's episode, we reminisce on growing up in a Nigerian home, our funny childhood memories of being raised by African Parents. We talk about how we deal with having Nigerian Parents and our favorite phrases we heard our Nigerian parents say growing up. We also share why we choose to raise our children differently from our parents.

THE GIST

00:22 - Do Nigerian Parents belong to a WhatsApp group?

02:32 - Funny things Nigerian Parents say

05:03 - Why we wish our parents raised us differently

05:36 - Nigerian Parents and Expectations

07:48 - Our suggestions for African Parents

09: 17 - Why we will parent our kids differently

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Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe.

Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast 

When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist!

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com. You guys are the extra sugar!

Love and Puffpuff,

Adaugo & Jessica.

Ready for real life stories, unfiltered truth and honest conversations? Adaugo & Jessica invite you to listen to this unscripted Nigerian Podcast. We  guarantee you nothing but the truth, laughs and hugs! Sit back, relax and grab puff puff if you can! 

New Episodes go live on Saturdays at 12 pm WAT. Be sure not to miss out on the inside Gist.

Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe.

Community Gist happen on Instagram  @gistandpuffpuffpodcast 

When we're not in front of a mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist!

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com You guys are the extra sugar!

Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.

Adaugo and Jessica share the inspiration behind the Podcast being called "Gist and Puff Puff Podcast''  in this teaser for anyone curious about what Gist has got to do with Puff Puff? 

We suggest you take a listen to find out! New Episodes go live on Saturdays at 12 pm WAT. Be sure not to miss out on the inside Gist. 

Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. 

Community Gist happen on Instagram  @gistandpuffpuffpodcast  

When we're not in front of a mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! 

Ada @adaugookafor_  Jess @jessicaireju 

We'd love to hear your own gist. Send an email to: gistandpuffpuffpodcast@gmail.com You guys are the extra sugar! 

Love and Puffpuff, Adaugo & Jessica.