Transplants

Faith and grit are essential virtues for success when moving to a new city. In this episode, I’m sitting down with California transplant Gloria Akinnibosún about how her faith and intuition guided her to a new path when she had to make a drastic pivot just six days after moving to Oakland, California from Dallas, Texas as a result of a layoff.
 
Oakland City Guide: https://transplants.myklpages.com/l/TQKYDu
 
Connect with Gloria:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globidemi/
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp=198ca4d7-34a5-432b-ad91-f2003d587943&isAliasGcp=false (referral link)
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:00 - Pivoting after being laid off
16:50 - How to determine what you want
23:30 - Fears about moving
31:49 - Transplants City Guide
32:29 - Oakland vs. San Francisco
45:50 - Poverty in Oakland
49:35 - Safety in Oakland
53:50 - Community in Oakland
57:14 - Grit & patience as a city transplant
01:01:08 - Advice segment: The Operating Room
01:07:34 - Closing thoughts

In this week’s episode, I sit down with artist and founder Tara Bhikha, who has been living in Seattle for the past three years, to unpack what it really means to build a life in the PNW. We dive into the infamous “Seattle Freeze,” moving with a partner, and the emotional ups and downs of starting over. Tara shares how she has navigated loneliness, growth, and connection in a place that can feel both beautiful and isolating. If you’re considering moving to Seattle, this conversation offers a raw and relatable look at the Seattle transplant experience.
 
Seattle City Guide: https://transplants.myklpages.com/l/Yweyfb 
Share your dilemma: https://forms.gle/FUcCcXeCVsy68U616
Request a topic: https://forms.gle/kmKtNtqaK3BCRMKz9
 
Connect with Tara:
Her jewelry brand: https://www.kajustudios.com/
Her art: https://www.instagram.com/tejalxtara // https://www.tiktok.com/@tejalxtara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarathestargirl/
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp=198ca4d7-34a5-432b-ad91-f2003d587943&isAliasGcp=false (referral link)
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Moving to Seattle
09:40 - Finding yourself in a new city
16:00 - The realities of living in Seattle
17:50 - The Seattle Freeze
19:49 - The realities of living in Seattle cont.
24:03 - Lessons learned from moving
26:01 - Moving with a partner
31:15 - Tips for Seattle
34:13 - Advice segment - The Operating Room
44:23 - Closing thoughts

Los Angeles and New York are often the dream destination for a young twenty something with vibrant dreams. But what if you end up somewhere different like Chicago or Boston? Although it may not be your first choice, living in a second-tier or third-tier city such as Austin or Columbus isn’t all that bad. This week, I’m joined by my friend Sammy who moved from Texas to Tucson, Arizona and how that impacted her perception of herself and her goals plus how she eventually grew to thrive in her new city.
 
Arizona City Guide: https://transplants.myklpages.com/l/Yq3kDT
Share your dilemma: https://forms.gle/FUcCcXeCVsy68U616
Request a topic: https://forms.gle/kmKtNtqaK3BCRMKz9
 
Connect with Sammy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammymijares/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sammymijares
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp=d50efd3d-1d92-45e8-b6bd-2c3fcc5c948a&isAliasGcp=false (referral link)
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com

Washington D.C. is one of the top ten cities that young adults are moving to in 2026. If you’re interested in what a potential life in D.C. could like, this episode is for you. I’m joined by a D.C. transplant, my younger brother Jeremy, to talk all things D.C. including dating in the city, where to live, the impact of the current administration, and much more.
DC City Guide: https://transplants.myklpages.com/l/Yq3kDT 
Share your dilemma: https://forms.gle/FUcCcXeCVsy68U616 
Request a topic: https://forms.gle/kmKtNtqaK3BCRMKz9 
 
Connect with Jeremy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremywk_/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremywk15 
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F (referral link)
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:57 - Moving to D.C.
07:40 - Overcoming fears about moving
12:15 - Cost of living
16:09 - Dating in D.C.
18:07 - The reality of living in D.C.
23:25 - The people who thrive vs. survive in D.C.
26:36 - Free D.C. city guide
27:10 - D.C. myths
28:55 - Politics in D.C.
31:21 - Culture and D.C. hidden gems
36:15 - Lessons learned since moving from home
43:39 - Where to live in D.C.
49:13 - Advice segment - The Operating Room
54:47 - Parting advice

Determining where to live post-grad is an important decision, but you don’t have to make it alone. In this episode, I cover the top five cities to consider moving to post-grad. This list covers all areas of the United States, so there’s something for everyone. Some of the key factors considered include:
✔️ Job opportunities
✔️ Night life
✔️ Proximity to other cities
And more! Don’t know where to move? Take this quiz to find out where your next chapter should be, linked here.
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - City #1
10:22 - City #2
15:00 - City #3
18:13 - City #4
25:00 - City #5
38:10 - Closing thoughts

The post-grad years often bring major shifts in relationships, with distance being one of the biggest challenges. It can be difficult to reshape how we connect with loved ones through miles of separation, but the fight is always worth it for the right people. In this episode of Transplants, I have a candid conversation with one of my long distance besties, video editor Anna Mendiola, to give you advice on how to navigate distance in friendships as a new adult. In addition to hearing about our awkward first meeting, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to navigate change in friendships, together
✔️ What real friendship looks like
✔️ Ways to maintain long distance friendships
 
Follow Anna on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/annamendiola_
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:38 - How we met
05:43 - Navigating adult friendships post grad
07:25 - Maintaining long distance friendships
09:49 - Making friends as a California transplant and choosing friends wisely
14:47 - Reciprocity in relationships
19:00 - Values in friendship
21:00 - Evaluating friendships: when to fight or let go
25:13 - What real friendship looks like
33:11 - Closing thoughts

Fall is here and it’s time for us to enter our cozy era a.k.a. enjoy our rent. For new transplants, the process of nesting and making a new place feel like a home for the first time is an exciting endeavor, but it’s important to be intentional during the process.
You’ll learn:
✔️ What nesting in a space means
✔️ How to CURATE your home
✔️ How to MAINTAIN your home
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)
 
Links mentioned:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10901-015-9487-9?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=CONR_BOOKS_ECOM_GL_PBOK_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=textlink&utm_term=PID100084825&CJEVENT=8e6d913d631911ef83ad030c0a82b839
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:15 - What is nesting
03:15 - Creating a sense of safety and security
06:55 - Confronting our need to control everything
09:52 - Domesticity
14:21 - How to curate your space
20:05 - Easy decor ideas
21:05 - Other things that make you feel at home
24:05 - How to maintain your home
28:28 - Closing thoughts

Love Island USA is on everyone’s mind right now, so let’s talk about it! The reality TV show hit is a social experiment that amplifies everything right and wrong with modern dating. In this episode of Transplants, we dive into the big moments of the season and how it translates to the dating landscape today. We also chat about dating as a black woman and the unique challenges black women face when looking for love.
We talk about:
✔️ Huda’s behavior and what not to do when pursuing connections
✔️ The biggest challenges of modern dating as seen in the villa
✔️ How to navigate dating authentically
 
🏙️ About Transplants
Transplants is an advice podcast and community for city transplants in their twenties. Join your host, Joyce, bi-weekly for advice on how to both survive and thrive during your move and the wild ride that is your twenties. You're not as alone as you think.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:54 - Love Island is a social experiment
03:55 - Ace, Chelley, and Austin love triangle
05:26 - Bring back yearning
07:59 - Navigating dating as a woman
14:14 - Huda, miscommunication, and being a girl’s girl
20:21 - Boundaries
21:52 - Amaya at the Stand on Business challenge
23:16 - Seeking understanding
25:22 - Dating as a black woman
37:34 - Closing thoughts
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)
 
DISCLAIMER: We do not condone hate. We do not know any of the Love Island USA cast members personally. This episode contains opinions that are being shared to spark civil conversation.
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com

Romantic breakups can have you questioning everything, but friendship breakups can cut even deeper than a romantic separation. In episode 16 of Transplants, we dive into how to navigate friendship breakups and rebuild after the turmoil. We'll discuss both doing the breaking up and being broken up with in addition to the aftermath: reflecting, mourning, and moving on.
We’ll cover:
✔️ The tea behind my wildest friendship breakup (crazy work)
✔️ Doing the breaking up vs. being broken up with
✔️ How to heal from a friendship breakup
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com
 
🏙️ About Transplants
Transplants is an advice podcast and community for city transplants in their twenties. Join your host, Joyce, bi-weekly for advice on how to both survive and thrive during your move and the wild ride that is your twenties. You're not as alone as you think.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - My testimony
08:10 - Life post-breakup
10:12 - Getting closure
14:40 - How to initiate a friendship breakup
16:21 - Taking accountability
18:17 - How to heal from a friendship breakup
24:27 - Closing thoughts

Friendships are some of the most important relationships we maintain throughout our lives, so it can be jarring when a friendship begins to change without warning. As we get older, making new friends as an adult is a challenge that many of us face but aren’t sure how to navigate. In this episode of Transplants, we dive into the complexities of adult friendships, how to make friends in your twenties, and why the people you choose are important.
 
We’ll cover:
✔️ The #1 mindset shift you need to make new connections
✔️ Tactical ways to put yourself out there and make new friends
✔️ How to take new friendships to the next level
 
Follow Transplants on social media:
Instagram: @transplantspodcast
TikTok: @transplantspodcast
Threads: @transplantspodcast
 
Saving up for a move? Open a high-yield savings account here: https://ally.com/referral?code=4R3S6J4R9F. (referral link)
 
For all business inquiries, email transplantspod@gmail.com
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:55 - The importance of the people you choose
07:40 - The #1 mindset shift you need to make new connections
10:30 - Tactical methods to meet new people and make genuine connections
14:30 - How to take a friendship to the next level
19:10 - How to keep your friends close
23:12 - Closing thoughts