Thoughts From My Thirties

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  Is Pop Culture Robbing Us of the Ability to Think for Ourselves? | A different perspective on Meg The Stallion & Emma Grede 05.05.2026 46min

  In this episode, we’re unpacking a question that’s been sitting heavy:Are we actually thinking for ourselves anymore… or just repeating what we see online?Social media and pop culture used to be entertainment. Now? It’s shaping how we think, how we date, how we see ourselves — and most of us didn’t even realize when the shift happened.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, influenced, or disconnected from your own voice… this conversation is for you.In this episode, we get into:How social media and pop culture quietly shape your worldviewThe shift from entertainment → instruction (and why that matters)Why we’ve started forming opinions based on other people’s livesThe difference between groupthink and original thoughtHow overconsumption disconnects you from your own voiceWhy not everything needs a take… some things need timeThe importance of sitting with your thoughts before outsourcing themHow to rebuild trust in your own perspective and lived experienceResources + Links:Download the episode companion guide:https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk.com/e85zoionw0Join my private community, Our Inner Thoughts:https://tinyurl.com/34c8hbpjInside the community:Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)Inside My Mind Q&A sessionsLet’s keep the conversation going:How much of what you think is actually yours?And what would it look like to sit with your thoughts… before the world tells you what to think?Connect with me:Instagram & TikTok: @KalaRigginsWebsite: https://kalariggins.com/Email: Kala@KalaRiggins.comAbout the show:Thoughts From My Thirties is a love letter to millennials who are just trying to figure it out.I’m Kala — content creator, storyteller, and your host.This is a space where we say the quiet part out loud, unpack real-life experiences, and have honest conversations about identity, creativity, relationships, and becoming.Over here, it’s about returning to yourself — your voice, your expression, and your truth.
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  Girl, Stop Waiting for a Reason to Look Good 21.04.2026 35min

  This one is for the woman who wants to feel like herself again…but keeps saving her best self for a “real” reason.In this episode, we get into:Why you’ve been saving your best self for special occasions — and how that’s actually limiting youThe deeper meaning behind personal style (it’s not vanity… it’s identity)The subtle ways people project when they say “you’re doing too much”Why looking good is a practice — not a performanceThe connection between effort, confidence, and how you see yourselfWhy your wardrobe (and how you use it) reflects what you believe about yourselfHow to rebuild your confidence through everyday habits — not big momentsResources + LinksDownload the episode companion resource:I created a companion guide to help you reconnect with your personal style and stop saving your best self for “someday.”→ https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk.com/e85zoionw0Join my private community→ https://kalariggins.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fkalariggins.substack.com%2FOur Inner Thoughts is where we keep the conversation going:Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)Inside My Mind Q&A sessions (ask me anything — creativity, strategy, life, love, becoming)Question for you…What part of yourself have you been saving for later?And what would it look like to bring her into your everyday life?Drop it in the comments… let’s tell the truth out loud.Let’s stay connectedSocials: @KalaRigginsWebsite: https://kalariggins.com/Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.comAbout MeI’m Kala — host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop diluting, and start telling the truth about who they are and what they actually want.Over here, it’s about returning to yourself — your voice, your expression, your identity…and having the courage to show up as her every single day.
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  Are You Actually Ready for What You’re Asking For? | Thinking It Through 09.04.2026 10min

  I’m thinking through…wanting more… and wanting it nowGod’s timing vs. my impatiencewhat it really means to be ready for what you’re asking forand the quiet realization that maybe… I’m still being prepared for itJoin my private community:https://kalariggins.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fkalariggins.substack.com%2FOur Inner Thoughts is a space to keep the conversation going with:• Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)• Inside My Mind Q&A sessions (ask me anything — creativity, strategy, life, love, becoming)Let’s stay connectedSocials: @KalaRigginsWebsite: https://kalariggins.com/Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.comAbout Me:I’m Kala — host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop diluting, and start telling the truth about who they are and what they actually want.Over here, it’s about returning to yourself — your voice, your clarity, and your calling… and having the courage to act on it.
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  You’re Not Getting What You Want Because You’re Not Being Honest About What You Want 02.04.2026 39min

  This one is for the woman who keeps saying she wants more… but hasn’t been fully honest about what “more” actually is.In this episode, we get into:Why you might not have what you want because you’re not being honest about itThe difference between saying what you want vs. telling the truth about what you wantHow I realized I was hiding my true identity behind more “understandable” titlesWhat successful creatives have in common and what it means to stay in your main character energyChoosing what’s practical vs. choosing what’s actually meant for youHow being influenced can keep you stuck in the wrong laneThe truth about “realistic dreams” and why that concept might be a lieBeing honest in every area: career, relationships, friendships, and your relationship with GodWhat it looks like to talk to God like He’s your father and actually ask for what you wantAdmitting you want new friends and why that doesn’t make you ungratefulHow conditioning — not fear — keeps us playing smallWhy safe answers are blocking real outcomesThe difference between self-awareness and actual change5 ways I’m learning to get honest about what I want and take action toward itResources + LinksDownload the episode companion resource:https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk....Join my private community:https://kalariggins.substack.com/subs...Our Inner Thoughts is a space to keep the conversation going with:Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)Inside My Mind Q&A sessions (ask me anything — creativity, strategy, life, love, becoming)Question for you:What’s one thing you’ve been saying you want… but haven’t been fully honest about?Drop it in the comments — let’s tell the truth out loud.Let’s stay connectedSocials: @KalaRigginsWebsite: https://kalariggins.com/Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.comAbout Me:I’m Kala — host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop diluting, and start telling the truth about who they are and what they actually want.Over here, it’s about returning to yourself — your voice, your clarity, and your calling… and having the courage to act on it.
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  I Turned 35 and Here’s What I’m Proud Of | A Birthday Brag Session 05.03.2026 40min

  Turning 35 made me realize something: you don’t need the traditional milestones to be proud of your life.In this birthday episode, I’m bragging on myself — petty and popping.If you’ve ever felt behind, in-between, or unsure if you’re doing life “right”… this one is for you.This one is for the girl who needs to brag on herself a little more.The thirty-something who’s tired of milestones being used as a measuring stick.The millennial who’s learning: two things can be true… and I’m still that girl.In this birthday episode, I’m not doing the usual deep dive. I’m doing a brag session.In this episode, we get into:• Why I’m proud I’m prompt (and why being late every time isn’t cute)• Being okay in silence + not needing constant stimulation• The freedom of not having the “traditional” milestones (house, marriage, kids) and not feeling less fulfilled• Starting over, starting from scratch, starting in the middle of chaos… and still showing up• My hygiene routine (yes, it’s petty… and yes, I smell good 😭)• My relationship with God: deepened discernment + no longer trying to live without Him• Having refined taste in people, places, and experiences• Being a good friend: safe, nonjudgmental, and built for real conversation• “No longer negotiating with my calling” + why hearing isn’t enough… it’s time to moveA few thoughts from my thirties…Timestamp Breakdown00:00 — Brag session rules + “She’s 35. She has arrived.”02:10 — Golden birthday energy + why we’re not doing the deep reflective thing today04:40 — Petty flex: I’m prompt, and I’m proud07:10 — Silence, nervous systems, and not needing constant stimulation10:30 — Not married, not a homeowner, no kids… and not feeling less than14:10 — Starting over without reverting back to the “mundane” plan16:30 — Petty but important: hygiene routine + “you’ll never say I was stink”19:20 — My relationship with God + the 33-year-old resurrection year23:40 — Community break: Our Inner Thoughts (keep the convo going)26:10 — Taste, “outside,” and not living life in isolation29:30 — I’m a really good friend (and what safe friendship actually looks like)33:10 — “No longer negotiating with my calling” + James 1:2236:10 — Face card, skills, and thanking the 2016 YouTube girlies38:40 — Saying the quiet part out loud: loneliness + still being that girl44:00 — The duality: low days don’t cancel your identity47:20 — Closing: brag on yourself + peace in the process of figuring it outResources + LinksDownload the episode companion resource:I started a resource library for y’all. After each episode, I drop a Kala-coded companion guide so the conversation doesn’t end when the episode ends.Download here:https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk.com/e85zoionw0Join my private communityhttps://kalariggins.substack.com/subscribeOur Inner Thoughts is a space to keep the conversation going with:• Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)• Inside My Mind Q&A sessions (ask me anything — creativity, strategy, life, love, becoming)Question for you…What’s one petty thing and one popping thing you’re proud of in this season?Drop yours in the comments — and if you’re my friend, go ahead and “amen” me too. 😭Let’s stay connectedSocials: @KalaRigginsWebsite: https://kalariggins.com/Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.comAbout MeI’m Kala — host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop apologizing, and show up as their full selves.Over here, it’s about thoughts and conversations that help you return to yourself — your voice, your clarity, and what actually matters.
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  Believing in Yourself Is a Full-Time Job (Here’s How to Clock Back In) 12.02.2026 34min

  Believing in Yourself Is a Full-Time JobIf you’ve been trying to “stay positive” but doubt keeps sliding into the room this episode is for you.This is for the girl who clocked out for a minute. The thirty-something who got tired. The millennial who needs to clock back in.In this episode, we get into:-Doubt creeping in and why it made me question my faith-Why I’m rejecting the idea that doubt and faith can’t coexist-“Detours are not delays” — and how I’m rewiring my mind around timing-Creativity without capitalism: your art doesn’t need entrepreneurship to matter-The “hard body” energy I may be giving off (and how it doesn’t match my real desire: love)-Believing in love when singleness makes you comfortable (and guarded)-The real fear underneath love: “Will it cost me myself?”-Abundance as birthright (not burnout) + letting peace be profitable-Believing God is easy… believing His timing is the real work-Grieving the life you thought you’d have by now (and still trusting you’re not behind)-“Clocking back in” as a mindset: treating belief like a daily practice, not a moodResources + LinksDownload the guide: CLOCK BACK IN: This guide is your gentle (but firm) guide to believing in you again. LINK - https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk.com/e85zoionw0Join my private community:https://kalariggins.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fkalariggins.substack.com%2FOur Inner Thoughts: A space to keep the conversation going with:-Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)-Inside My Mind Q&A sessions (ask me anything — creativity, strategy, life, love, becoming)Question for you: What area are you clocking back into right now — love, abundance, creativity, faith, or timing?Let's stay connected!About Me:I’m Kala! Host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop apologizing, and show up as their full selves.Over here, it’s about thoughts and conversations that help you return to yourself — your voice, your clarity, and what actually matters.Socials: @KalaRigginsMy Website:https://kalariggins.com/Contact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com
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  Your Job is Making You Boring | How to have deeper conversations with anyone. 30.01.2026 34min

  When Did We All Become So Boring?If you can hold a convo, have a personality, and you have range… but lately every interaction feels like a bore... this episode is for you.In this episode, we get into:- Having a job is making us an absolute snooze fest- How we were trained to build identity around work- How job titles became the first identity we were ever handed- Why we lead with work even though most of us don’t even like our jobs- The dating angle: how men can be wrapped in work identity (and how women feed the beast too)- A short-lived romance that proved how refreshing it is to get to know someone without work talk- How being curious + authentic makes you more confident and more yourself- And the fun part: my Kala-coded conversation starters resource to spice up your next interactionResources + LinksDownload the guide: Kala-Coded Conversation Startershttps://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk.com/e85zoionw0...A fun, personality-forward set of prompts to help you stop leading with work and start having better conversations.Join my private community:https://kalariggins.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fkalariggins.substack.com%2F...Our Inner Thoughts: A space to keep the conversation going with:Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)Inside My Mind Q&A sessions (ask me anything — creativity, strategy, life, love, becoming)Question for you: What’s your go-to conversation starter when you’re tired of talking about work?Let's stay connected!About Me:I’m Kala! Host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop apologizing, and show up as their full selves.Over here, it’s about thoughts and conversations that help you return to yourself — your voice, your clarity, and what actually matters.Socials: @KalaRigginsMy Website:https://kalariggins.com/Contact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com
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  Everything I’m Not Changing About Myself This Year 15.01.2026 38min

  Everything I’m Not Changing About Myself This Year. If you’re the kind of millennial who did everything “right” — followed the rules, hit the milestones, played the game by the book — and you’re now looking around in your 30s like… wait a minute, this was a scam?This episode is for you.This is your permission slip to stop “fixing” yourself into someone else… and start honoring who you already are.In this episode, we get into:Why “new year, new me” often turns into self-abandonmentThe difference between evolution and erasing yourself* When you need a new perspective instead of a new identityHow adulthood quietly disconnects you from your coreThe parts of you the world keeps trying to dim (voice, creativity, depth)Why your mind and perspective are your most valuable assetsLetting go of performing spirituality & honoring how you connect with GodHow conditioning, comparison, and conformity mute your authenticityThe identity check-ins I’m using to stop slipping into samenessWhy starting over isn’t always growth * How groupthink is making us boring (and why I’m choosing original thought instead)Resources + Links Download the worksheet: Everything I’m Not Changing About Myself This Year — A guided reflection for returning to the parts of you that don’t need fixing.Join my private community: Our Inner ThoughtsA space to keep the conversation going with:Monthly Group Thoughts (live virtual discussions)Inside My Mind Q&A sessions (ask me anything — creativity, strategy, life, love, becoming)What’s one part of you you’re not changing this year — no matter what?About Me: I’m Kala! Host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop apologizing, and show up as their full selves.Over here, it’s about thoughts and conversations that help you return to yourself — your voice, your clarity, and what actually matters.Socials: @KalaRigginsMy Website: https://kalariggins.com/Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com
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  5 Scriptures That Have Been Guiding My Creative Journey | Beneath It All 🤐 19.10.2025 12min

  This is Beneath It All, a mini version of my podcast (Beneath The Seams) — where I share real-time, real-life reflections in between episodes.In today’s episode, we get into:✨ How faith redefines the creative process✨ Partnering with God instead of performing for the internet✨ The difference between divine timing and delayed obedience✨ Why fear disguised as preparation keeps you stuck✨ Scriptures that ground your creativity when you doubt your giftsIf you’ve ever felt like your creativity is inconsistent, blocked, or losing meaning — this one’s for you.Timestamps00:00 – Let’s take it back to the beginning: God as the first Creator01:35 – Why I started praying through my creativity, not just about it03:10 – James 4:17 → Disobedience isn’t always doing the wrong thing — it’s delaying the right one05:02 – Ephesians 3:20 → God’s pace isn’t punishment, it’s protection07:48 – Ecclesiastes 11:4 → Stop checking the weather; plant anyway10:26 – Colossians 3:23 → Creating with excellence as worship12:14 – Nehemiah 6:3 → Protecting your peace, pace, and purpose — “I can’t come down.”14:08 – John 10:27 → Discernment over data: hearing God’s voice in your creative processJoin My Private Community✨ on Substack → https://kalariggins.substack.com/Let’s Stay Connected📱 Instagram + TikTok: @kalariggins💌 Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com
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  What Compatibility Really Means in a Relationship: Dating in Your 30s 09.10.2025 1h

  What does it really mean to be compatible with someone?I’ve been thinking a lot about this — and honestly, I think intellectual compatibility might be my biggest struggle. Not chemistry, not vibes, not attraction… but finding someone who can actually meet me where my mind is.In this episode, I’m talking about:-Why being “chosen” doesn’t make you more special — God already did that-Why I can’t date someone who isn’t spiritually grounded-The 5 layers of compatibility (and why intellect ranks high for me)-The Baby Mama story — and the moment I realized we weren’t equally yoked-Why visionary women struggle to “fit” into a man’s plan-My recent dating app voice notes (yes, you’re gonna scream 😩)If you’ve ever felt too deep, too complex, or too much to be understood — this one’s for you.Let’s go Beneath The Seams! 🤐--00:00 Coming Up — “I’ve never been asked for my hand in marriage, and I don’t wanna be a baby mama.”02:10 Defining compatibility09:12 Why intellectual connection matters more than just a vibe15:40 The Baby Mama story — and the laughter that told me everything20:02 Spiritual alignment as a non-negotiable26:45 Lifestyle preferences: hiking vs. brunch & finding middle ground32:04 Power couples & merging visions38:20 Storytime: “You’ll miss your blessing” 😭42:11 Storytime: The 1:30 AM “you up?” text (sir, please)44:26 Listener prompt — which type of compatibility do you crave most?🎧 Listen to Beneath The Seams wherever you stream podcasts💬 Join the conversation in the comments — rank your top 3 types of compatibility🖤 Subscribe for new episodes every weekConnect with me:Website → https://beneaththeseams.comInstagram + TikTok → @kalarigginsEmail → Kala@KalaRiggins.comLet's stay connected!---I’m Kala! Host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop apologizing, and show up as their full selves.Here, we talk about the messy middle of life and creativity — the doubt, the breakthroughs, the moments that make you want to quit, and the ones that keep you going. (all while looking GOODt!)---Work With Me:https://kalariggins.com/monetize-mehttps://cal.com/kalarigginsMy Website:https://kalariggins.com/Contact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com
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  Low-Maintenance Friendships Are Making Us Lonely 02.10.2025 39min

  If you’ve ever called yourself a “low-maintenance friend” but secretly crave deeper connection… this conversation is for you.We talk about…-Why the “low-maintenance” trend quietly excuses neglect.-Loneliness as an epidemic—and how we’re drifting from community.-Medium-maintenance friendships: presence, checking in, reciprocity.-Healthy effort vs. toxic draining (discernment matters).-Behavior checks: stop flaking, raise emotional awareness, be curious.-Life stages & growing apart: naming why connection feels harder now.-Faith lens: God gave us each other—community is sacred stewardship.Let’s go Beneath The Seams!--00:00 Coming Up! 00:24 Beneath The Seams manifesto (why we go below the surface)01:40 Welcome back — what this space is & why this topic now03:02 The trend: why “I don’t require much” is quietly isolating us05:05 Maintenance analogies: nails, car, faith → relationships06:42 Personal truth: feeling detached despite having “friends”09:18 Growing apart as life changes (distance, kids, routines)11:06 The danger of “low” settings → from monthly to yearly to… strangers12:55 Naming what you need: depth as a love language15:08 Loneliness online & IRL; post-pandemic isolation habits17:10 Healthy effort vs. toxic draining (use discernment)18:36 The medium-maintenance baseline: 20:28 Presence IRL & putting the phone down21:44 Reciprocity confession: “Do I have friends because I maintain them?”23:12 Follow the nudge: when someone crosses your mind, call/text24:35 The “365-day rule”: are we still friends if we haven’t spoken in a year?26:04 “Maturity” as a mask for neglect 27:22 Faith lens: Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 27:17, disciples lived *together*29:05 Behavior checks: stop flaking; the cost of community is inconvenience31:02 Emotional awareness & curiosity: be in your friends’ business (lovingly)32:28 Personal commitment: leave the house more; invite community in34:00 Open invite: are you isolated or thriving in friendship?35:12 Reviews/help the show grow + share with a friend36:05 Closing blessing — and see you next week—Resources & Scriptures MentionedGenesis 2:18 — “It is not good that man should be alone.”Proverbs 27:17 — “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”---Let's stay connected.../ kalarigginsI’m Kala! Host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop apologizing, and show up as their full selves.Here, we talk about the messy middle of life and creativity — the doubt, the breakthroughs, the moments that make you want to quit, and the ones that keep you going. (all while looking GOODt!)---Connect with me:Podcast Website: [https://beneaththeseams.com/](https://beneaththeseams.com/)Instagram + TikTok @kalarigginsContact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com]
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  Everything I’m Overthinking About My Creator Journey (And Why I’m Still Showing Up) 19.09.2025 36min

  If you’ve ever started, stopped, felt sure, then doubted again… this conversation is for you.We talk about…Why your story may include an unusual testimony. Start–stop seasons: and why they still count.How Perfectionist kills momentum.Letting life’s recurring lessons return with a new perspectiveVulnerability as ministry: sharing the heavy parts without self-judgment. Letting your gift serve people, not your fear.The fear of being misunderstood: making peace with visibility, critique, and the reality that conflict is part of the calling.Let’s go Beneath The Seams!--00:00 Coming Up! — “I think God is preparing me for an unusual testimony”01:38 Welcome back + what this space is (safe, unfiltered, inclusive)02:32 Why I’ve been gone & why I’m choosing honesty over glossing it over03:35 Today’s frame: everything I’m overthinking about the pod & my creative journey04:22 Saying the same thing “again” (and giving myself permission to revisit themes)06:02 Life is cycles: new levels, same core lessons → freeing myself from “it must be new”07:14 Conflict talk: why “we resolved it, never speak again” doesn’t work for me08:33 Art imitating life: taking off the producer hat → more raw, still polished09:46 Killing momentum: the creative shame loop of “if it isn’t great, don’t post”11:18 My minimum bar to publish: 3 simple checks to hit “upload” anyway12:20 Vulnerability as a superpower (and why the heaviness still scares me)13:58 Outfit moment — joggers, styled dress-as-top, sneakers, ASOS bag 14:46 Knowing yourself to be vulnerable; ministry beyond the pulpit16:06 The “exposure” thing: playing it too safe online vs. how I am in real life17:24 The viral video & the sneaky fear of being misunderstood18:52 Prayer insight: “Conflict is part of the calling.” Making peace with visibility20:31 My pre-record prayer & releasing control of how the message lands21:28 Root-cause overthinking: why I analyze before I act (and when that helps)22:30 Unlearning the expected success arc; “unusual testimony” over the “great lock-in”24:18 Start–stop stories matter: success for those who struggled to stay consistent25:42 Closing the “misunderstood” loop & choosing impact over approval26:48 Do we ever fully “overcome” overthinking? Choosing better tools, not self-shame28:22 Faith lens: weapons may form; faith changes how I weather them29:20 Refusal to quit + permission to tell the truth about the challenge30:26 Community check-in: tell me what you’re overthinking31:02 Promise to grow in consistency 31:48 Final blessing: finding peace in the process → see you next time—Today's Look (Outfit Linked Here)Resources & scriptures2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient for you…”Matthew 5:37 — integrity in your yes (mentioned thematically)Join the conversation!Tell me what you’re overthinking this week — drop it in the comments or DM.If this episode gave you breath, share it with a friend who’s been stuck in start–stop.If you love the pod, a quick rating/review really helps us grow.---Let's stay connected... / kalariggins I’m Kala! Host, content creator, and storyteller.I create content and conversations that inspire women to stop hiding, stop apologizing, and show up as their full selves.Here, we talk about the messy middle of life and creativity — the doubt, the breakthroughs, the moments that make you want to quit, and the ones that keep you going. ( all while looking GOODt!) ---Connect with me:Podcast Website: https://beneaththeseams.com/Book a call https://cal.com/kalarigginsInstagram + TikTok @kalarigginsContact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com
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  Faith Without the Fluff: Building a Routine That Actually Works 11.07.2025 31min

  This one is for the millennial who wants to use the rest of 2025 to grow spiritually and strategically. In this episode, I’m talking about how I’ve been using both scripture and structure (with a little help from AI) to rebuild my faith, strengthen my routines, and reimagine what a spirit-led soft life really looks like.We talk about…-Why I believe in "this AND that" spirituality (I love God and I love a cocktail)-How I’m using ChatGPT to create a personalized spiritual plan-What it means to stop overlooking the overflow in your life-The difference between praying for a result vs. becoming the person who can steward it-Why consistency feels boring for creatives—and how I’m fighting back with discipline and devotion-How I’m using tools like Notion, AI, and storytelling to make faith practices feel personal and powerful-Simple morning and evening prompts that keep my spirit aligned-Why “God, get in my head before I do” is my favorite new prayerLet’s go Beneath The Seams!--0:00 — Teaser + The Podcast Won Award Win6:30 — What Getting Serious Looks Like12:40 — ChatGPT + My 6-Month Spiritual Plan17:10 — Building a Faith Practice That Matches My Life23:55 — Morning Prompts + "God Get in My Head Before I Do"27:35 — The Overflow is Already Here33:15 — Using Notion to Track Devotionals38:00 — Creating a 12-Week Spiritual Strategy44:20 — Bible Stories for the Deep Thinkers50:00 — Why Creativity Makes Discipline Hard55:45 — Faith Without the Fluff59:15 — Final Thoughts + Community Check-In—If something in this episode hit home, leave a review, drop a comment, and tell a friend to tune in. Let’s keep the conversation going—because beneath the seams, we’re all just figuring it out.---Let's stay connected... / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about content and convos that grow your creativity, confidence, and coin.---Connect with me:Podcast Website: https://beneaththeseams.com/Book a call https://cal.com/kalarigginsInstagram + TikTok @kalarigginsContact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com
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  Your Lack of a Social Life Is Holding You Back 06.06.2025 43min

  🎙️ Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack.https://kalariggins.substack.com/--This one is for the millennial who misses outside!Social media told us to isolate, grind in silence, and only reappear when we’re fully healed. But what if hiding out is holding us back?In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers on...-What we lose when we stop socializing -How community might be the key to your next creative breakthrough. spiritual awakening, and even financial glow-up.-The glamorization of isolation and why “I like to be in the house” culture is overrated-How socializing fuels your spiritual and creative energy (even if you're in a funk)-Why your friends see you in ways you don’t see yourself—and how that reflection is essential-How creativity finds you in joy, not just strategyLet’s go Beneath The Seams!--00:00 – Coming Up on the Episode02:30 – Where I’ve Been + Why I Took a Creative Pause08:15 – The Mini-Series You Might’ve Missed: Beneath It All11:50 – Why I’m Reclaiming My Social Life15:40 – That TikTok That Perfectly Captures the Outside Girl Era21:25 – Isolation ≠ Healing: We Need Each Other26:45 – How Being Social Fuels Your Creativity and Your Confidence33:10 – You’re Not Lazy. You’re Just Lacking Joy.36:55 – Physical + Mental Health Benefits of Being Outside42:30 – From Tired to Rested: The Spiritual Reset That Happens in Community49:40 – How People Help You See Your Gifts (and Call You Out With Love)55:55 – A Word on Receiving Compliments + Celebrating Yourself59:45 – My Helen Keller Award Nomination (!!)1:02:00 – Final Thoughts: Community is Not Optional—If something in this episode hit home, leave a review, drop a comment, and tell a friend to tune in. Let’s keep the conversation going—because beneath the seams, we’re all just figuring it out.---Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/kalarigginsI'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about content and convos that grow your creativity, confidence, and coin.---Connect with me:Podcast Website: https://beneaththeseams.com/Book a call https://cal.com/kalarigginsInstagram + TikTok @kalarigginsContact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com
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  You started...but now it's time to get serious. | Beneath It All 🤐 28.04.2025 26min

  This is Beneath It All, a mini version of my podcast (Beneath The Seams) where I share real-time, real-life reflections in between episodes.In today’s episode, we get into:The Pain of Not Keeping GoingHow it Seems everyone is a season of starting over: Dealing with the not feeling "Normal" Finding Spiritual Clarity in Not Having a Traditional PathWhat it means to get Serious About Your CallingJoin my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack. https://kalariggins.substack.com/Timestamps:00:45 – Why "I Wish I'd Kept Going" Is My Constant Thought02:15 – Starting Over: Why It Feels Like a Fresh Start for Everyone04:00 – Why Trying to Be “Normal” Is Holding Me Back05:30 – The Moment I Tried to Be Normal & Gave Up My Dream07:00 – The Real Meaning of "Getting Serious" in Your Purpose08:30 – Embracing What Makes You Different—Even When It Feels Like a Struggle09:45 – The Launch of "Seamless" and What’s Coming Next10:30 – How I’m Finally Staying True to MyselfLet’s stay connected: / @kalarigginsI'm Kala… host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires women to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here, it's all about creative ideas, bold style, and deep conversations.
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  The Family Drama We Don’t Discuss & How It Shapes Us | ft. Shawntrise Williams 17.04.2025 48min

  This one is for the millennial who was raised with a bit of family drama...In this episode, I sit with Life Coach Shawntrise Williams who is also my first cousin as we have a deeply personal conversation about...-The family drama we never talked about—and how it’s still affecting us.-That feeling of being disconnected and wishing we were closer.-How the emotional and physical distance in our family made us question where we truly belong.-The stories we never heard, leaving us with more questions than answers about our family.-Why we’re finally speaking up and healing through honest, raw conversations.Let's go Beneath The Seams! Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack.https://kalariggins.substack.com/---00:00 – Coming Up Teaser02:10 – Family Dynamics We Never DiscussHow unspoken tensions in our families affect us in adulthood.06:25 – What It Was Like Growing Up in a Divided Family: Separations and the impact it had on us.10:50 – The Secrets We Didn’t Know About Our Family15:20 – Generational Trauma: The Weight of Family Drama20:30 – The Family Bonds We Missed Out On and the things we wished we had experienced.25:40 – Navigating healing from the wounds created by our family dynamics.30:45 – The Role of Grandparents in Shaping Our Experiences35:50 – Overcoming Family Disconnection as Adults40:10 – The importance of opening up these conversations and healing together.45:30 – Moving Forward: What we are doing differently in the future.---Connect with the guest: Shawntrise Williams of LBH Life Coaching https://lbhlifecoaching.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacASY64nAutgKGx1OgwLzr-QWHlF1nGU5YlQaezzGUeYTFqbzfLiWMOfDvKCQ_aem_133vk92T6U24NEzVl8glpQhttps://www.instagram.com/lbhlifecoaching/---Let's stay connected / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations.
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  I wish I'd Kept Going when I first started. | Beneath It All 🤐 10.04.2025 11min

  Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack.https://kalariggins.substack.com/Welcome to Beneath It All, a mini version of my Podcast (Beneath The Seams) where I share real time, real life reflections in between episodes. Enjoy this vlog as, we discuss:- An exciting announcement!- The Struggle with Uncertainty and Regret - The Power of Starting Over - The Importance of Self-Forgiveness - Aligning with Your Creative Callingbecause...Beneath It All, I wish I'd Kept Going when I first started. Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack.https://kalariggins.substack.com/---00:45 – Thoughts That Keep Me Up at Night02:15 – The Power of Starting Over04:00 – Aligning with My Creative Calling05:30 – Prioritizing Attempts Over Exemptions07:00 – Navigating Uncertainty & Finding Light08:30 – Leaning into Forgiveness09:45 – The Launch of My Private Community on Substack10:30 – Staying True to You---Let's stay connected / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations.
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  Jess Hilarious' Crash Out Re-triggerd My Corporate Trauma 25.03.2025 1h 1min

  This one is for the millennial who is fed up with corporate culture...Jess Hilarious went viral after her Breakfast Club drama, but for me? It triggered some deep, deep wounds from my own corporate trauma.In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers on...-The performative nature of corporate jobs & why so many of us have to shrink ourselves to survive.-The emotional and psychological toll of workplace politics.-Why black spaces in corporate settings can be just as toxic—if not worse.-The realities of layoffs, gaslighting, and why HR is never on your side.-The ongoing battle between financial security and creative freedom.Let's go Beneath The Seams! Join the waitlist for my private pod community. https://kalariggins.myflodesk.com/t1i...---00:00 – Coming Up on the Episode02:14 – Why This Topic Hits So Close to Home06:38 – Jess Hilarious & The Breakfast Club Drama Breakdown10:50 – Corporate America is a Modern-Day Plantation!15:22 – The Performative Nature of Work & How It Breaks You Down20:15 – Black Corporate Spaces: Just as Toxic?25:48 – Gaslighting, HR Games & Why They Don’t Care About You30:30 – The Struggle Between Financial Stability & Creative Freedom35:42 – How Corporate Jobs Destroy Confidence & Authenticity40:10 – Leaving Corporate: The Best & Hardest Decision You’ll Make45:55 – Finding Your Power in a Broken System---Let's stay connected / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations.
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  You can start from scratch and still win! Ft. Jocelyn Perry 21.03.2025 52min

  This one is for the millennial who is learning to embrace their multifaceted identity, step into their power, and stop living for everyone else.In this episode I chat with my line sister, friend, and client Jocelyn Perry as we discuss…-The struggle of self-discovery after years of prioritizing others-How entrepreneurship challenges personal growth & self-worth-The power of saying NO and setting boundaries-The mindset shifts needed to keep starting over and betting on yourself-Why personal branding matters—even when your business is successful without itLet’s go Beneath The Seams!Connect with the guest! https://www.instagram.com/iamjocelynperry/?hl=enJoin the waitlist for my private pod community. https://kalariggins.myflodesk.com/t1i...---00:00 – Coming Up02:15 – Introducing Jocelyn: Entrepreneurship, Reinvention & Identity06:42 – The Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship: Never Giving Up10:31 – Playing the Background vs. Stepping Into the Spotlight15:28 – The Grocery Store Moment: Realizing She Didn’t Know Herself20:45 – Learning to Prioritize Yourself & Set Boundaries25:50 – From Building Million-Dollar Companies to Betting on Herself30:12 – The Power of Saying No & Breaking Free from Stability35:18 – The Role of Relationships in Self-Discovery40:27 – Entrepreneurship & Personal Branding: Why It’s Time to Be Seen45:55 – Overcoming Overthinking & Just Putting Yourself Out There50:10 – Defining Legacy: Business, Family & Impact---Let's stay connected / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations.
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  The "rules" of dating that I am no longer following. 27.02.2025 47min

  This one is for the millennial who is done with the silly "rules" of dating and wants to experience things on their own terms. In this episode we discuss...Ditching Dating Rules: Finding Peace and Connection Beyond Social NormsNavigating the Complexities of Modern Dating for MillennialsAuthentic Dating: Embracing Intimacy and Connection Without Rules-Listening to your gut but now overthinking. Let's go Beneath The Seams! Join the waitlist for my private pod community. https://kalariggins.myflodesk.com/t1i77rqlj6--------------------------Let's stay connected!--------------------------https://www.instagram.com/kalariggins/Shop My Links------------------------https://shopmy.us/kalarigginsAbout Me...-------------------------I'm Kala... host, content creator. I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations. --------------------------Work With Me:https://cal.com/kalariggins/borrow-my...https://cal.com/kalarigginsMy Website:https://kalariggins.com/Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com