Not According To Plan

Jennifer and Victoria Msumba
  • 4.7 (6)
  • Personal Journals

Because somewhere along the way, our childhood dreams met the real world. We are Jennifer and Victoria, sisters who are not only 14 years apart, but I, Jennifer, am autistic and my sister is neurotypical. As we spend more and more time together we realize that those things don't really make a difference in how we relate. Our lives took VERY different paths but we ended up learning the same lessons. We are here to talk, laugh, process our experiences and hopefully pass some wisdom Also...We love you Mom!!!

Episodes

  1. 06/24/2021

    Does My Sister's Cat Really Exist?

    We can learn a good lesson from our pets...to live in the moment and enjoy the little things.  Also, my sister has mentioned Scarlett, her cat, exactly once. I'm starting to think she doesn't exist..I'm gonna need some proof.  #podcast #sisters  We love you Mom! (and cats)   You can also watch our podcast on YouTube!

    22 min

  2. 06/04/2021

    Thank You, But We are Going in Another Direction

    Rejection...Ugh We are Jennifer and Victoria, sisters who are not only 14 years apart, but I, Jennifer, am autistic and my sister is neurotypical. As we spend more and more time together we realize that those things don't really make a difference in how we relate. Our lives took VERY different paths but we ended up learning the same lessons. We are here to talk, laugh, process our experiences and hopefully pass some wisdom  Also...We love you Mom!!! Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Instagram! @notaccrodingtoplanpodcast

    35 min

  3. 06/01/2021

    Peas in the Lasagna

    Our mom always made the most delicious lasagna...until one day she decided to try something new  We love you Mom!!! Thank you for everything!!!   Welcome to the Not According to Plan podcast! We are Jennifer and Victoria, sisters who are not only 14 years apart, but I have autism and my sister is neurotypical. As we spend more and more time together we realize that those things don't really make a difference in how we relate, and our experiences, although vastly different, have landed us in a similar place.   Follow us on Instagram: @notaccordingtoplanpodcast   Watch to our podcast on YouTube Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and more!

    23 min

  4. 05/25/2021

    Leggings are a Lie!

    I wore leggings and elastic waist pants for six months....this is the result   Welcome to the Not According to Plan podcast! We are Jennifer and Victoria, sisters who are not only 14 years apart, but I have autism and my sister is neurotypical. As we spend more and more time together we realize that those things don't really make a difference in how we relate, and our experiences, although vastly different, have landed us in a similar place.   Also...We love you Mom!!! Watch our podcast on YouTube

    35 min

  5. 05/18/2021

    When Did I Start Looking Down?

    I will never forget what that bully said to me... Welcome to the Not According to Plan podcast! We are Jennifer and Victoria, sisters who are not only 14 years apart, but I have autism and my sister is neurotypical. As we spend more and more time together we realize that those things don't really make a difference in how we relate, and our experiences, although vastly different, have landed us in a similar place. Also...We love you Mom!!! We are now on YouTube at Not According to Plan Podcast Listen to Finally Home

    34 min

  6. 05/18/2021

    Inside Out

    "But if you can't see it why does it matter?" "Because... I see it in my mind."  Welcome to the Not According to Plan podcast! We are Jennifer and Victoria, sisters who are not only 14 years apart, but I have autism and my sister is neurotypical. As we spend more and more time together we realize that those things don't really make a difference in how we relate, and our experiences, although vastly different, have landed us in a similar place.  Also...We love you Mom!!!   We are now on YouTube at Not According to Plan Podcast Listen to You Rhyme With Orange

    30 min

  7. 05/17/2021

    Re-Arranged...Becoming Our Mom

    On this episode we discuss how the simple act of re-arranging our furniture can affect how we feel. And also more about mom 'cause... the lol's. Welcome to the Not According to Plan podcast! We are Jennifer and Victoria, sisters who are not only 14 years apart, but I have autism and my sister is neurotypical. As we spend more and more time together we realize that those things don't really make a difference in how we relate, and our experiences, although vastly different, have landed us in a similar place. We love you Mom!!! We are also on YouTube at Not According to Plan Podcast

    22 min

  8. 09/24/2020

    Two Shells (Same Skin)

    When the heck did I become a turtle?  For us it wasn’t about who finished the race first or last, it was what became of us along the way. We are sisters born 14 years apart. It feels like we lived in different lifetimes, and as different as things turned out for us, we have learned the same lessons from our ups and downs...and there were many! Hi I'm Jen, and I am the younger sister. I am a musician and filmmaker, and I also have autism. I survived years in group homes, hospitals and residential schools in my family's attempt to help control my self-harming behaviors. Most of these places were awful, and some down right abusive. But there is one thing I didn't let them steal from me, and that was my heart. I hid my God given joy away until I felt safe to shine. Now I am living a life I never expected...and it is good. Hi I'm Victoria, the older sister and a single mom of four children. I spent years with homeschooling and trying to be the "perfect" wife and mother. Well...25 years and a divorce later, I have learned that life does not care about your expectations. At 57 I am discovering how to appreciate the person I am and leave the worst behind me. I'm not perfect, none of us are. But darn it I'm going to live my life to the fullest from here on out!

    31 min

  9. 09/16/2020

    Pack Your Own Bag

    What's in your bag?  We are sisters born 14 years apart. It feels like we lived in different lifetimes, and as different as things turned out for us, we have learned the same lessons from our ups and downs...and there were many! Hi I'm Jen, and I am the younger sister. I am a musician and filmmaker, and I also have autism. I survived years in group homes, hospitals and residential schools in my family's attempt to help control my self-harming behaviors. Most of these places were awful, and some down right abusive. But there is one thing I didn't let them steal from me, and that was my heart. I hid my God given joy away until I felt safe to shine. Now I am living a life I never expected...and it is good. Hi I'm Victoria, the older sister and a single mom of four children. I spent years with homeschooling and trying to be the "perfect" wife and mother. Well...25 years and a divorce later, I have learned that life does not care about your expectations. At 57 I am discovering how to appreciate the person I am and leave the worst behind me. I'm not perfect, none of us are. But darn it I'm going to live my life to the fullest from here on out!

    30 min

  10. 09/13/2020

    The Win

    On today's episode we talk about The Win, and that sometimes the winning is in walking away...sometimes We are sisters born 14 years apart. It feels like we lived in different lifetimes, and as different as things turned out for us, we have learned the same lessons from our ups and downs...and there were many! Hi I'm Jen, and I am the younger sister. I am a musician and filmmaker, and I also have autism. I survived years in group homes, hospitals and residential schools in my family's attempt to help control my self-harming behaviors. Most of these places were awful, and some down right abusive. But there is one thing I didn't let them steal from me, and that was my heart. I hid my God given joy away until I felt safe to shine. Now I am living a life I never expected...and it is good. Hi I'm Victoria, the older sister and a single mom of four children. I spent years with homeschooling and trying to be the "perfect" wife and mother. Well...25 years and a divorce later, I have learned that life does not care about your expectations. At 57 I am discovering how to appreciate the person I am and leave the worst behind me. I'm not perfect, none of us are. But darn it I'm going to live my life to the fullest from here on out!

    28 min

  11. 09/11/2020

    Expectations

    Did you have expectations in your life that didn't quite pan out? We sure have! No matter big or small, things don't always turn out the way we thought they would. But for better or for worse we can always learn something. We are sisters born 14 years apart. It feels like we lived in different lifetimes, and as different as things turned out for us, we have learned the same lessons from our ups and downs...and there were many! Hi I'm Jen, and I am the younger sister. I am a musician and filmmaker, and I also have autism. I survived years in group homes, hospitals and residential schools in my family's attempt to help control my self-harming behaviors. Most of these places were awful, and some down right abusive. But there is one thing I didn't let them steal from me, and that was my heart. I hid my God given joy away until I felt safe to shine. Now I am living a life I never expected...and it is good. Hi I'm Victoria, the older sister and a single mom of four children. I spent years with homeschooling and trying to be the "perfect" wife and mother. Well...25 years and a divorce later, I have learned that life does not care about your expectations. At 57 I am discovering how to appreciate the person I am and leave the worst behind me. I'm not perfect, none of us are. But darn it I'm going to live my life to the fullest from here on out!

    23 min
  • 11 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
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About

Because somewhere along the way, our childhood dreams met the real world. We are Jennifer and Victoria, sisters who are not only 14 years apart, but I, Jennifer, am autistic and my sister is neurotypical. As we spend more and more time together we realize that those things don't really make a difference in how we relate. Our lives took VERY different paths but we ended up learning the same lessons. We are here to talk, laugh, process our experiences and hopefully pass some wisdom Also...We love you Mom!!!

Information

  • Creator
    Jennifer and Victoria Msumba
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jennifer and Victoria Msumba
  • Show Website
    Not According To Plan