Gist and Puff Puff Podcast

About Gist and Puff Puff Podcast

Hello! We're Adaugo & Jessica (Ada & Jess to each other). We have REAL life conversations on our favourite things like friendships, faith & Puff Puff! Nothing is off-limits on this podcast: from growing up Nigerian, the pressure to be married as a Millennial African female to finding God in tough times. We also share our challenges adulting while trying to live a life of purpose. Each episode is a gist served with a slice of truth, a sprinkle of humor, and a dash of random bants! Let's be your gist buddy on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast Ada:@dugogloria_ Jess:@jessicaireju

Publisher

Dugo Gloria X Jessica Ireju

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Nov 2021

Latest episode

10 May 2023

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 May 2023

   SPECIAL BIRTHDAY EPISODE|ALL ABOUT ADA |BIRTHDAY SURPRISE FOR ADAUGO OKAFOR | DUGO GLORIA

   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.

2. 

   15 Apr 2022

   SILENT SEASONS|What to do when your prayers aren't answered|How to trust God in difficult times

   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.

3. 

   2 Apr 2022

   NIGERIAN AND SINGLE | How we deal with the pressure to be married | How to Enjoy being single

   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.

4. 

   26 Mar 2022

   IMPOSTOR SYNDROME | The meaning of impostor syndrome | Tips for overcoming syndrome |

   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.

5. 

   25 Mar 2022

   IMPOSTOR SYNDROME TRAILER| How we deal with impostor syndrome

   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.

6. 

   19 Mar 2022

   PURPOSE AND PASSIONS | How to Know your Purpose in Life | Practical Tips for Living a Purpose-Driven Life Every day

   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! -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

7. 

   17 Dec 2021

   ADULTING | What Nobody tells you about 'Adulthood'| The Truth about your Twenties | How to level up in your Twenties | Enjoying your Twenties | What you should do in your Twenties

   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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You can read Adaugo's blog post on 'The Next Big Thing' HERE (https://adaugookafor.com/next-big-thing/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

8. 

   16 Dec 2021

   ADULTING EPISODE TRAILER | What Nobody tells you about 'Adulthood'| The Truth about your Twenties | How to level up in your Twenties | Enjoying your Twenties | What you should do in your Twenties

   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 -------------------------------------------------------------- You can read Adaugo's blog post on 'The Next Big Thing' HERE (https://adaugookafor.com/next-big-thing/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

9. 

   11 Dec 2021

   THE COMPARISON TRAP | How we deal with Social Media Envy and Jealousy | How to Stop Comparing yourself and learning to slay in your lane

   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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

10. 

    10 Dec 2021

    THE COMPARISON TRAP EPISODE TRAILER | How we deal with Social Media Envy and Jealousy | How to Stop Comparing yourself and learning to slay in your lane

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

11. 

    4 Dec 2021

    GROWING UP NIGERIAN EPISODE TRAILER | A Memo to Nigerian Parents

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

12. 

    4 Dec 2021

    GROWING UP NIGERIAN | A Memo to Nigerian Parents

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to the Puff Puff newsletter HERE (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a Mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

13. 

    1 Dec 2021

    TRAILER | GIST AND PUFF PUFF PODCAST | New Nigerian Podcast Trailer

    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 (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @ (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast)gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

14. 

    13 Nov 2021

    WHAT HAS GIST GOT TO DO WITH PUFF PUFF? | Gist and Puff Puff Nigerian Podcast | New Nigerian Podcast Teaser

    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 (http://eepurl.com/hM1_PX)and join the official #PuffPuffTrybe. Community Gist happen on Instagram @ (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast)gistandpuffpuffpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/gistandpuffpuffpodcast) When we're not in front of a mic, we're probably on Instagram looking to have more gist! Ada @adaugookafor_ (https://www.instagram.com/adaugookafor_/) Jess @jessicaireju (https://www.instagram.com/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.

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