Let's Have Drinks

Maeyo Joie

Let’s Have Drinks is a reflective, honest podcast exploring the messy, ambitious, beautiful journey of figuring out who you are in adulthood. From career pivots to identity shifts, creative dreams to quiet doubts, join your host, Maeyo Joie as she pours a drink and dives into the real conversations we don’t always say out loud. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a guest sharing their own evolution, this is a space for curiosity, growth and the kind of honesty that feels like voice notes between friends.

Episodes

  1. May 7

    Girl, You Have ADHD | Valerie Oyiki

    In this episode, I’m having drinks with Valerie Oyiki and we’re talking about ADHD ; what it actually feels like, how it shows up in real life, and the moment things finally start to make sense. We unpack hyper focus, burnout, productivity struggles, diagnosis and learning how to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting against it. Valerie also shares her experience building Koala, a startup helping people navigate ADHD in a way that actually works for them, while navigating the London startup scene at the same time. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, constantly overstimulated, or like your brain works differently… this one might hit home. Today's Pour: Picanté

    1h 11m

  2. Apr 23

    Being Multi-Passionate and Not Knowing What to Do With It

    Welcome back to Let’s Have Drinks. In this solo episode, I’m talking about what it really means to be multi-passionate — having many interests, wanting to do many things, and trying to make sense of it all. I share my own experience of feeling pulled in different directions, the pressure to pick one path, and the overwhelm that can come with having too many ideas and not knowing where to focus. We get into the difference between taste and execution, why not everything has to be monetised, and how to start moving forward without feeling like you’re doing everything wrong. This is an honest conversation about identity, direction, and learning how to work with the way your mind works instead of against it. So pour yourself a drink and let’s get into it. Today’s pour: espresso martinez (it's a tequila base 😉).

    41 min

  3. Apr 9

    Healing After Heartbreak & Abuse | Tolu Mustapha

    Tolu Mustapha joins me on this episode of Let’s Have Drinks to share her story behind Of Healing and Heartbreak . A deeply personal poetry collection documenting her journey through love, loss, and healing. We have an honest and sensitive conversation about navigating an abusive marriage, finding the courage to tell your story, and what it really takes to choose yourself and rebuild. Tolu opens up about writing as a form of survival, the process of turning pain into something meaningful, and the non-linear journey of healing. We also explore identity, self-worth, and what it means to meet yourself again after everything. Today pour: Piña Colada Mocktail In this episode, we discuss:• The story behind Of Healing and Heartbreak• Writing as a way to process trauma• Navigating and leaving an abusive relationship• The courage it takes to share your story publicly• Healing, self-worth, and choosing yourself• Why healing isn’t linear This is a sensitive and deeply personal conversation — please take your time with it. Pour yourself a drink and let’s get into it.

    46 min

  4. Mar 26

    Stop Waiting for Permission to Live Your Life

    In this solo episode , we’re talking about what it really means to take charge of your life especially when you’ve been raised to wait for permission. So many of us have been conditioned to seek approval from parents, authority figures, or society before making decisions. We learn to be the “good one,” follow the expected path, and avoid stepping out of line. But at some point, you realise something important: You are not in trouble. This episode explores the silent social contracts we grow up with, how we outsource our decision-making, and what it takes to start choosing your own life even when it feels uncomfortable. Today pour: Hot chocolate We talk about:• Why we’re conditioned to wait for permission• The pressure to be the “good one”• Boundaries and stepping outside expectations• Letting go of authority figures in adulthood• Outsourcing decision-making• Increasing your risk tolerance• Why money can give you more autonomy• What it really means to take charge of your life If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like you’re waiting for the “right time” — this episode is for you. Pour yourself a drink and let’s get into it. Chapters: 00:14:08 – Intro, drink + tea / catch-up 00:15:30 – The dilemma 00:17:37 – Main story (law / not going to law school) 00:22:22 – The silent social contract 00:27:38 – Boundaries + being seen as the “bad one” 00:28:17 – How to be human + authority 00:30:24 – Outsourcing decision making 00:33:08 – Stop waiting for permission 00:34:06 – You are not in trouble 00:36:12 – Abandoning timelines 00:39:35 – Increasing risk tolerance 00:52:03 – Get your money up 01:04:21 – Conclusion About the podcast: Let’s Have Drinks is a podcast where we sit down over a drink and have honest conversations about careers, creativity, ambition, and the messy journeys behind building a life.

    33 min

  5. Mar 12

    How She Built One of London's Best Vegan Cookie Brands | Amy Gastman

    Amy Gastman left her career as a journalist at Waitrose food magazine to build one of London’s most loved vegan cookie brands.She is the founder of Eat by Amy and Crumb and in this episode of Let’s Have Drinks, she shares the honest reality of starting and scaling a food business in London. From the early days of making vegan meal prep to the long road to profitability. We talk about what it really takes to find your thing, grow a brand, hire a team and build a sustainable business in a competitive market. Amy also shares lessons from her journey as a founder, including how long success actually takes and how social media helped grow her brand. Today pour: Chin Chin Vinho Verde - Quinta do Ermizio & soda water In this episode we discuss: • Grappling with mixed racial identity • Getting into food • Starting Eat by Amy as a vegan meal prep service • Pivoting and challenges of scaling a food business • Dealing with men in business • The long road to profitability as a founder • Hiring a team and growing a company • The role of social media in growing a brand • Lessons for entrepreneurs starting a business About the podcast: Let’s Have Drinks is a podcast where we sit down over a drink and have honest conversations about careers, creativity, ambition, and the messy journeys behind building a life.

    1 hr

  6. Feb 26

    The Messy Middle of Adulthood (Feeling Stuck in your 20s)

    Welcome back to Let’s Have Drinks. This is our first ever solo episode and we're diving into what the past few months have really looked like. In this episode, I talk about trying to rediscover wonder, about feeling like a loser at time, about realising I’d disconnected from the things that once made me feel alive and the challenge that forced me to sit with myself and figure out who I’m actually becoming. It’s an honest conversation about adulthood, ambition, identity, and what happens when you feel slightly off-track. So grab your drink and settle in as we unpack how to reconnect with the parts of ourselves we’ve slowly drifted away from. Today’s pour: a lime mojito mocktail. Chapters 00:00:00 - intro 00:01:44 - how Let's Have Drinks started 00:03:03 - what happened in July (eurosummer) 00:07:18 - the conversation on the train 00:08:59 - 90 day challenge 00:14:59 - the Fuji listening party 00:20:28 - Morocco in December 00:21:58 - the slow death of wonder 00:24:55 - no goals 2026! 00:28:30 - bye!

    29 min
  7. Strawberry Mojitos, Solo Flights & Slow Growth with Nuella Love

    07/26/2025

    Strawberry Mojitos, Solo Flights & Slow Growth with Nuella Love

    You can leave feedback, share a dilemma you want unpacked, or even nominate a guest for the show here: https://tally.so/r/npZ1NJ And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, or share with a friend who’s been feeling stuck or unseen lately. Why do we keep creating when the views are low and no one seems to be watching?In this episode of Let’s Have Drinks, I’m joined by the ever-brilliant Nuella Love for a Strawberry Mojito Mocktail and a heart-to-heart on staying consistent, feeling behind in life, and navigating the highs and (very low) lows of showing up online. We talk about:🍓 Creating content with purpose, not popularity🍓 YouTube burnout + what growth actually looks like🍓 Solo travel as a woman🍓 The weird limbo between childhood and adulthood🍓 And why some things are still worth doing — even without applause. ✨ Find Nuella Love here: https://www.instagram.com/nuellalove_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nuellalove/ Connect with the pod:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letshavedrinkspod/

    1h 7m
  8. Mocktails, Muscles and Restaurant Madness with Gbemi Giwa

    03/25/2025

    Mocktails, Muscles and Restaurant Madness with Gbemi Giwa

    Ready to sip on some truth? 🍹 This episode is serving up a full pour of knowledge with Gbemi Giwa—restaurateur turned fat-loss coach. We’re busting myths, spilling the tea on weight loss, and chatting about how you can enjoy your faves (hello, jollof rice!) and still reach your goals. Here’s what’s on the menu: 🍛 Can you really eat African food and still lose weight?💥 The fat loss myths you need to stop drinking🚀 How Gbemi made the shift from running restaurants to coaching fat loss🙅🏾‍♀️ Why diet culture isn’t the answer🍹 The truth about sustainable fat loss (spoiler: it's not what you think!) Pour yourself a drink and let’s get into it! 🎧

    37 min
  9. Martinis, Manuscripts & Making MFA Happen with Ona Akinde

    03/22/2025

    Martinis, Manuscripts & Making MFA Happen with Ona Akinde

    What do you do when you’re stuck studying something you hate? How do you keep pushing after rejection? Ona Akinde has the answers. This episode, we sip on Blackberry Blueberry Virgin Martinis as Ona spills on sisterhood, storytelling, and securing a fully funded MFA after countless rejections. Grab a drink, this one’s a gem!

    1h 5m
  10. Daiquiris, Dropping out & Divine Calling with Adenike 'Raks' Sheriff

    03/21/2025

    Daiquiris, Dropping out & Divine Calling with Adenike 'Raks' Sheriff

    What happens when you stop following the ‘safe’ path and start listening to something bigger—like God, or maybe just your gut? 🤔 In this episode, we sip on White Peach & Mango Daiquiris with Adenike Raks Sheriff as she spills on dropping out, co-founding a VC, and hitting milestones that actually matter. From navigating uncertainty to hearing God’s voice (and knowing when to pivot), we’re getting into all of it. Grab a drink and tune in! First published on Youtube: July 30, 2024

    1h 19m
  11. Desperados & Drastic Life Choices with Fisayo Olumekun

    03/18/2025

    Desperados & Drastic Life Choices with Fisayo Olumekun

    On today’s episode, we’re cracking open a Desperados with Fisayo Olumekun as she spills on why she ditched the UK for Nigeria. We get into the real tea on relocating, the not-so-glamorous side of living abroad, and how to survive life’s ‘what now?’ moments. Uncertainty? Chaos? Wins? We’re sipping through it all. Grab a drink and enjoy! First published on Youtube: Apr 18, 2023

    22 min
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About

Let’s Have Drinks is a reflective, honest podcast exploring the messy, ambitious, beautiful journey of figuring out who you are in adulthood. From career pivots to identity shifts, creative dreams to quiet doubts, join your host, Maeyo Joie as she pours a drink and dives into the real conversations we don’t always say out loud. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a guest sharing their own evolution, this is a space for curiosity, growth and the kind of honesty that feels like voice notes between friends.

Information

  • Creator
    Maeyo Joie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Maeyo Joie
  • Show Website
    Let's Have Drinks