Ever planned on backpacking for a year and half way though you… hate it? Well, Jezelle has and she ended up in Australia because of it.

This week, Taylor and Lili chat with Jezelle (@lifeofjz_) who went from "I hate this backpack" to "I'm never leaving Australia!” When her Southeast Asian adventure came to an end, Jezelle made the spontaneous decision to fly to Brisbane instead of heading home to London.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The honest moment Jezelle realized she was DONE with the backpacking life

• Her wild 30-day race against the clock to find both a job AND an apartment in Australia

• How she built "Black Girls in Melbourne" - a social community for Black women in Melbourne when she couldn't find one

• The emotional truth about building a life 10,000+ miles from family

Whether you're fantasizing about life Down Under, curious about how people end up in completely unexpected countries, or just love a good "this wasn't the plan but it worked out better" story, Jezelle's journey from accidental tourist to Australian resident will have you reconsidering your own five-year plan!

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