In episode 17, Koko shares a story about navigating doubt as a first-generation student pursuing her dreams. Show up Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 16, Motunrayo shares a story about finding the courage to take up space by facing her fears head-on. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 15, Yasmina shares a story about the ongoing struggle to silence her inner critic so that her words and voice can be heard. Sign up at www.thelayover.com to receive notes, book recommendations, and a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In episode 14, Lydia shares a story about how feelings of self-doubt that arose from her accomplishments ultimately led to a crucial reflection on personal power. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 13, Cortney tells a story about the life-long, arduous process of unlearning society’s views and expectations surrounding manhood. Join at http://www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 12, Taylor Camille tells a story about how unlearning certain niceties helped her establish healthy boundaries and reclaim her voice. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 11, Boipelo tells a story about how the decision to learn her mother tongue helped her unlearn the external perceptions of what she could or could not do. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 10, Eno-obong tells a story about how grappling with the grief of losing her father helped her deconstruct religion and redefine her spirituality. This story hit home. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 9, Ifeoma shares a story about how chasing the addictive high of situationships led to a sobering crash that made her reevaluate her definition of love. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 8, Catherine shares a story about how choosing a fun, refreshing fling helped uncover her celestial, seductive power. Join at www.thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 7, Gabriel shares a story about how the thrill of situationships in your early 20’s makes dating an adventure and monogamy a bore. Join at thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 6 Susannah shares a story about how the fight for sobriety made her re-imagine, and ultimately find, a home within her own frame. Join thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 5 Lemba shares a story about how returning to Zambia after 15 years sparked an even greater appreciation for family, legacy, and the utterly delicious memories of home. Join thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 4 of The Layover’s podcast, Vanessa shares a story about how the unimaginable heartbreak of losing her daughter helped her find a home within herself. Find more from Vanessa at instragam.com/vanessabellan_ Join http://thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday

In episode 3 of The Layover podcast, Naomi Cole shares a story about how the search for home, in a place, led to the deep discovery of love, wonder, and the true meaning of home in the people along the way. Join thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In the second episode of The Layover, Pelumi shares a beautiful, heart-wrenching story about leaving her ancestral home, in Lagos, Nigeria, in her family's search for better living. All of the nuances, joys, sorrows, and questions are entirely too familiar. Join thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday.

In the first episode of The Layover, Nneka shares a story about the adolescent struggle to seem cool. She learns, with time, that what makes a house a home can rarely be bought with money. Join thelayover.com to receive a new story to your inbox every Thursday.