To All The Girls Who Have Moved Before

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Jessica and Seun (aka Shay) speak about the immigrant/expat experience of moving countries in young adulthood as a woman and navigating friendships and relationships through that.

  1. 05/22/2025

    TATG S2E8: What Happens When Someone Dies In The Diaspora | Season 2 Finale

    In this season finale of To All the Girls Who Have Moved Before, we have a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief in the diaspora. Jessica and Seun sit with two guests - Ada and Zikora - living in Canada as they share the emotional experience of losing a close friend who had also moved from Nigeria. From breaking the news to her family back home to navigating funeral plans across continents, they reflect on the weight of responsibility and the pain of grieving so far from home. Jessica also opens up about a deeply personal loss—her father passed away in Nigeria in 2020, while she was living in London during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With no family nearby and the world on lockdown, she was forced to navigate the lonely and surreal process of grieving in isolation. This episode holds space for the layered emotions of loss, love, and long-distance mourning. It’s about what it means to carry grief while living abroad—and how we find strength in community, even when home feels out of reach. This season, we're live on video for every episode. Available on our Youtube channel - watch now. Remember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram - @tatgpodcast.

    1h 38m

  2. 05/15/2025

    TATG S2E7: U.K. Government Cracks Down On Immigration while Nigerian Pastors Overshare... Again

    The UK is cracking down on immigration — again. In this episode, we break down what’s changing, how it’s affecting immigrants like us, and why it feels like the goalposts keep moving. Then we shift gears and ask: why do some Nigerian pastors love sharing way too much about their marriages in public? From immigration stress to pulpit overshares, we cover it all with honesty, humor, and a little side-eye. This season, we're live on video for every episode. Available on our Youtube channel - watch now. Remember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram - @tatgpodcast.

    1h 9m

  3. 05/08/2025

    TATG S2E6: Shona's Guide to Making Friends as an Adult

    In this episode, Seun and Shona (extrovert extraordinaire) dive into the art of making friends as adults. Shona shares her journey from growing up in Scotland and New Zealand to finding her place in London, reflecting on how her outgoing nature has shaped her friendships. We explore the ripple effect of connection, from Shona’s community Farrago growing from a small friend group to a thriving music platform, to the power of 1:1 brunches versus house parties for building different types of friendships. Whether you’re an extrovert or a bit more reserved, this episode covers how to reach out, follow up without feeling awkward, and build a meaningful network in a big city. This season, we're live on video for every episode available on our Youtube channel - watch now. Remember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram - @tatgpodcast.

    50 min

  4. 05/01/2025

    TATG S2E5: From Wife to Single Mum In Her 20s - Ife's Journey

    At 25, she said “I do” to her childhood friend. By 28, she was a single mum. In this episode of To All the Girls Who Have Moved Before, we speak to our guest Ife of diaryofasinglemum, about the whirlwind three years that changed her life. From the excitement of young love and marriage to the heartbreak of divorce and the realities of solo parenting, she shares her story with raw honesty and quiet strength. This is an episode about expectations, resilience, and what it truly means to rebuild yourself. Tune in for a conversation that’s real, reflective, and deeply human. This season, we're live on video for every episode. Available on our Youtube channel - watch now. Remember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram - @tatgpodcast.

    1h 47m

  5. 04/17/2025

    TATG S2E4: Coming Full Circle - Chidera's Return to Lagos

    In this follow-up to her first appearance on To All the Girls Who Have Moved Before (Season 1 Episode 8), Chidera returns to share what it’s been like moving back to Lagos after years in London. From the chaos of adjusting to a new pace of life, to the joy and challenges of raising a child in a new-ish environment while navigating a career. Chidera gets real honest and candid about why she moved back and what “home” means the second time around. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation about identity, motherhood, ambition—and the unexpected lessons of returning to where it all began. This season, we're live on video for every episode. Available on our Youtube channel - watch now. Remember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram - @tatgpodcast.

    55 min

  6. 04/10/2025

    TATG S2E3 Part 2: Seun's Wedding Planning Gist (Contd.)

    In this second part of season 2 episode 3, Seun talks about her wedding planning journey. We discuss Lagos wedding vendors, the ridiculous price of everything and the chaos of it all. Jessica recollects similar experiences from planning a wedding in Nigeria and the U.K. three years ago. This season, we're live on video for every episode. Available on our Youtube channel - watch now

    58 min

  7. 04/10/2025

    TATG S2E3 Part 1: Seun's Proposal in Singapore and Wedding Planning Gist

    In this two-part episode, Seun shares the romantic story of her surprise proposal in stunning Singapore (accompanied by hilarious ad-libs from Jessica). From scenic views to emotional moments, she spills all the details. We also dive into the whirlwind world of wedding planning - expect laughs, real talk, and some unexpected twists. Whether you love a good proposal story or just want the behind-the-scenes gist, this one’s for you! This season, we're live on video for every episode. Available on our Youtube channel - watch now

    34 min

  8. 04/03/2025

    TATG S2E2: Albania Meets Nigeria - A Conversation on Cultural Diversity

    In this episode, Jessica and Seun sit down with their Albanian friend to talk about her journey through Germany, Scotland and England. They swap travel stories, dive into the realities of moving across borders and compare the African and European experiences of travel and relocation. From cultural shocks to unexpected lessons, this episode is all about movement, change, and the stories that come with it. Tune in! This season, we're live on video for every episode. Available on our Youtube channel - watch now

    1h 3m
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Jessica and Seun (aka Shay) speak about the immigrant/expat experience of moving countries in young adulthood as a woman and navigating friendships and relationships through that.

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