Epi 15 Grief, Globetrotting and Detachment with Jessica Nabongo

On this episode of Sunshine & Rain, Victoria Fortune sits down with writer and global traveler Jessica Nabongo—the first Black woman to visit every country in the world—to explore how grief can shape the way we move through life. After losing her father at 19, Jessica learned how to keep going—excelling, achieving, and holding everything together on the outside while quietly disconnecting on the inside. Together, they unpack what it means to feel detached from your own life, how grief can show up in relationships, and the ways we protect ourselves from emotional pain. From solo travel to friendship loss, therapy, and community, Jessica reflects on what it takes to reconnect—with others, with your emotions, and with yourself. At its core, this episode is a reminder: healing isn’t about having it all together, it’s about allowing yourself to feel, and letting people meet you there.