Thoughts From My Thirties

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Email: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

About 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.

Girl, Stop Waiting for a Reason to Look Good

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 you
The 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 performance
The connection between effort, confidence, and how you see yourself
Why your wardrobe (and how you use it) reflects what you believe about yourself
How to rebuild your confidence through everyday habits — not big moments

Resources + Links

Download 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.”

Join my private community

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Our 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 connected

Socials: @KalaRiggins

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Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

About 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 expression, your identity…

and having the courage to show up as her every single day.

Are You Actually Ready for What You’re Asking For? | Thinking It Through

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

I’m thinking through…

wanting more… and wanting it now

God’s timing vs. my impatience

what it really means to be ready for what you’re asking for

and the quiet realization that maybe… I’m still being prepared for it

Join my private community:

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)

Let’s stay connected

Socials: @KalaRiggins

https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk....

Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

About 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.

You’re Not Getting What You Want Because You’re Not Being Honest About What You Want

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 it
The difference between saying what you want vs. telling the truth about what you want
How I realized I was hiding my true identity behind more “understandable” titles
What successful creatives have in common and what it means to stay in your main character energy
Choosing what’s practical vs. choosing what’s actually meant for you
How being influenced can keep you stuck in the wrong lane
The truth about “realistic dreams” and why that concept might be a lie
Being honest in every area: career, relationships, friendships, and your relationship with God
What it looks like to talk to God like He’s your father and actually ask for what you want
Admitting you want new friends and why that doesn’t make you ungrateful
How conditioning — not fear — keeps us playing small
Why safe answers are blocking real outcomes
The difference between self-awareness and actual change
5 ways I’m learning to get honest about what I want and take action toward it

Resources + Links

Download the episode companion resource:

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 connected

Socials: @KalaRiggins

https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk.com/e85zoionw0

Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

About 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.

I Turned 35 and Here’s What I’m Proud Of | A Birthday Brag Session

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 move

A few thoughts from my thirties…

Timestamp Breakdown

00:00 — Brag session rules + “She’s 35. She has arrived.”

02:10 — Golden birthday energy + why we’re not doing the deep reflective thing today

04:40 — Petty flex: I’m prompt, and I’m proud

07:10 — Silence, nervous systems, and not needing constant stimulation

10:30 — Not married, not a homeowner, no kids… and not feeling less than

14:10 — Starting over without reverting back to the “mundane” plan

16:30 — Petty but important: hygiene routine + “you’ll never say I was stink”

19:20 — My relationship with God + the 33-year-old resurrection year

23:40 — Community break: Our Inner Thoughts (keep the convo going)

26:10 — Taste, “outside,” and not living life in isolation

29:30 — I’m a really good friend (and what safe friendship actually looks like)

33:10 — “No longer negotiating with my calling” + James 1:22

36:10 — Face card, skills, and thanking the 2016 YouTube girlies

38:40 — Saying the quiet part out loud: loneliness + still being that girl

44:00 — The duality: low days don’t cancel your identity

47:20 — Closing: brag on yourself + peace in the process of figuring it out

Resources + Links

Download 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:

Join my private community

https://kalariggins.substack.com/subscribe

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 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 connected

Socials: @KalaRiggins

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Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

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.

Believing in Yourself Is a Full-Time Job (Here’s How to Clock Back In)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Believing in Yourself Is a Full-Time Job

If 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 mood

Resources + Links

Download 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/e85zoionw0

Join my private community:

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 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: @KalaRiggins

My Website:

https://spring-basil-85806.myflodesk.com/e85zoionw0

Contact:

Kala@KalaRiggins.com

Your Job is Making You Boring | How to have deeper conversations with anyone.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 interaction

Resources + Links

Download the guide: Kala-Coded Conversation Starters

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A fun, personality-forward set of prompts to help you stop leading with work and start having better conversations.

Join my private community:

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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: @KalaRiggins

My Website:

https://kalariggins.com/

Contact:

Kala@KalaRiggins.com

Everything I’m Not Changing About Myself This Year

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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-abandonment
The difference between evolution and erasing yourself* When you need a new perspective instead of a new identity
How adulthood quietly disconnects you from your core
The parts of you the world keeps trying to dim (voice, creativity, depth)
Why your mind and perspective are your most valuable assets
Letting go of performing spirituality & honoring how you connect with God
How conditioning, comparison, and conformity mute your authenticity
The identity check-ins I’m using to stop slipping into sameness
Why 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: @KalaRiggins

My Website: https://kalariggins.com/

Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

5 Scriptures That Have Been Guiding My Creative Journey | Beneath It All 🤐

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 gifts

If you’ve ever felt like your creativity is inconsistent, blocked, or losing meaning — this one’s for you.

Timestamps

00:00 – Let’s take it back to the beginning: God as the first Creator

01:35 – Why I started praying through my creativity, not just about it

03:10 – James 4:17 → Disobedience isn’t always doing the wrong thing — it’s delaying the right one

05:02 – Ephesians 3:20 → God’s pace isn’t punishment, it’s protection

07:48 – Ecclesiastes 11:4 → Stop checking the weather; plant anyway

10:26 – Colossians 3:23 → Creating with excellence as worship

12:14 – 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 process

Join My Private Community

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Let’s Stay Connected

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💌 Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

What Compatibility Really Means in a Relationship: Dating in Your 30s

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 compatibility

09:12 Why intellectual connection matters more than just a vibe

15:40 The Baby Mama story — and the laughter that told me everything

20:02 Spiritual alignment as a non-negotiable

26:45 Lifestyle preferences: hiking vs. brunch & finding middle ground

32:04 Power couples & merging visions

38:20 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 week

Connect with me:

Website → https://beneaththeseams.com

Instagram + TikTok → @kalariggins

Email → Kala@KalaRiggins.com

Let's stay connected!

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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!)

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Low-Maintenance Friendships Are Making Us Lonely

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 now

03:02 The trend: why “I don’t require much” is quietly isolating us

05:05 Maintenance analogies: nails, car, faith → relationships

06:42 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… strangers

12:55 Naming what you need: depth as a love language

15:08 Loneliness online & IRL; post-pandemic isolation habits

17:10 Healthy effort vs. toxic draining (use discernment)

18:36 The medium-maintenance baseline:

20:28 Presence IRL & putting the phone down

21:44 Reciprocity confession: “Do I have friends because I maintain them?”

23:12 Follow the nudge: when someone crosses your mind, call/text

24:35 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 inconvenience

31:02 Emotional awareness & curiosity: be in your friends’ business (lovingly)

32:28 Personal commitment: leave the house more; invite community in

34:00 Open invite: are you isolated or thriving in friendship?

35:12 Reviews/help the show grow + share with a friend

36:05 Closing blessing — and see you next week

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Resources & Scriptures Mentioned

Genesis 2:18 — “It is not good that man should be alone.”

Proverbs 27:17 — “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

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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!)

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Connect with me:

Podcast Website: [https://beneaththeseams.com/](https://beneaththeseams.com/)

Instagram + TikTok @kalariggins

Contact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com]

Everything I’m Overthinking About My Creator Journey (And Why I’m Still Showing Up)

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 perspective
Vulnerability 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 over

03:35 Today’s frame: everything I’m overthinking about the pod & my creative journey

04:22 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 me

08:33 Art imitating life: taking off the producer hat → more raw, still polished

09:46 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” anyway

12:20 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 pulpit

16:06 The “exposure” thing: playing it too safe online vs. how I am in real life

17:24 The viral video & the sneaky fear of being misunderstood

18:52 Prayer insight: “Conflict is part of the calling.” Making peace with visibility

20:31 My pre-record prayer & releasing control of how the message lands

21:28 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 consistent

25:42 Closing the “misunderstood” loop & choosing impact over approval

26:48 Do we ever fully “overcome” overthinking? Choosing better tools, not self-shame

28:22 Faith lens: weapons may form; faith changes how I weather them

29:20 Refusal to quit + permission to tell the truth about the challenge

30:26 Community check-in: tell me what you’re overthinking

31:02 Promise to grow in consistency

31:48 Final blessing: finding peace in the process → see you next time

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Today's Look (Outfit Linked Here)

Resources & scriptures

2 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.
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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!)

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Connect with me:

Podcast Website: https://beneaththeseams.com/

Book a call https://cal.com/kalariggins

Instagram + TikTok @kalariggins

Contact:Kala@KalaRiggins.com

Faith Without the Fluff: Building a Routine That Actually Works

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 prayer

Let’s go Beneath The Seams!

0:00 — Teaser + The Podcast Won Award Win

6:30 — What Getting Serious Looks Like

12:40 — ChatGPT + My 6-Month Spiritual Plan

17:10 — Building a Faith Practice That Matches My Life

23:55 — Morning Prompts + "God Get in My Head Before I Do"

27:35 — The Overflow is Already Here

33:15 — Using Notion to Track Devotionals

38:00 — Creating a 12-Week Spiritual Strategy

44:20 — Bible Stories for the Deep Thinkers

50:00 — Why Creativity Makes Discipline Hard

55:45 — Faith Without the Fluff

59:15 — Final Thoughts + Community Check-In

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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.

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Book a call https://cal.com/kalariggins

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Contact:

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Your Lack of a Social Life Is Holding You Back

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

🎙️ Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack.

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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 strategy

Let’s go Beneath The Seams!

00:00 – Coming Up on the Episode

02:30 – Where I’ve Been + Why I Took a Creative Pause

08:15 – The Mini-Series You Might’ve Missed: Beneath It All

11:50 – Why I’m Reclaiming My Social Life

15:40 – That TikTok That Perfectly Captures the Outside Girl Era

21:25 – Isolation ≠ Healing: We Need Each Other

26:45 – How Being Social Fuels Your Creativity and Your Confidence

33:10 – You’re Not Lazy. You’re Just Lacking Joy.

36:55 – Physical + Mental Health Benefits of Being Outside

42:30 – From Tired to Rested: The Spiritual Reset That Happens in Community

49:40 – How People Help You See Your Gifts (and Call You Out With Love)

55:55 – A Word on Receiving Compliments + Celebrating Yourself

59:45 – My Helen Keller Award Nomination (!!)

1:02:00 – Final Thoughts: Community is Not Optional

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You started...but now it's time to get serious. | Beneath It All 🤐

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 Going
How it Seems everyone is a season of starting over:
Dealing with the not feeling "Normal"
Finding Spiritual Clarity in Not Having a Traditional Path
What it means to get Serious About Your Calling

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00:45 – Why "I Wish I'd Kept Going" Is My Constant Thought

02:15 – Starting Over: Why It Feels Like a Fresh Start for Everyone

04:00 – Why Trying to Be “Normal” Is Holding Me Back

05:30 – The Moment I Tried to Be Normal & Gave Up My Dream

07:00 – The Real Meaning of "Getting Serious" in Your Purpose

08:30 – Embracing What Makes You Different—Even When It Feels Like a Struggle

09:45 – The Launch of "Seamless" and What’s Coming Next

10:30 – How I’m Finally Staying True to Myself

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The Family Drama We Don’t Discuss & How It Shapes Us | ft. Shawntrise Williams

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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.

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02:10 – Family Dynamics We Never Discuss

How 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 Family

15:20 – Generational Trauma: The Weight of Family Drama

20:30 – 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 Experiences

35:50 – Overcoming Family Disconnection as Adults

40:10 – The importance of opening up these conversations and healing together.

45:30 – Moving Forward: What we are doing differently in the future.

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I wish I'd Kept Going when I first started. | Beneath It All 🤐

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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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 Calling

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Beneath It All, I wish I'd Kept Going when I first started.

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00:45 – Thoughts That Keep Me Up at Night

02:15 – The Power of Starting Over

04:00 – Aligning with My Creative Calling

05:30 – Prioritizing Attempts Over Exemptions

07:00 – Navigating Uncertainty & Finding Light

08:30 – Leaning into Forgiveness

09:45 – The Launch of My Private Community on Substack

10:30 – Staying True to You

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Jess Hilarious' Crash Out Re-triggerd My Corporate Trauma

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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.

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02:14 – Why This Topic Hits So Close to Home

06:38 – Jess Hilarious & The Breakfast Club Drama Breakdown

10:50 – Corporate America is a Modern-Day Plantation!

15:22 – The Performative Nature of Work & How It Breaks You Down

20:15 – Black Corporate Spaces: Just as Toxic?

25:48 – Gaslighting, HR Games & Why They Don’t Care About You

30:30 – The Struggle Between Financial Stability & Creative Freedom

35:42 – How Corporate Jobs Destroy Confidence & Authenticity

40:10 – Leaving Corporate: The Best & Hardest Decision You’ll Make

45:55 – Finding Your Power in a Broken System

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You can start from scratch and still win! Ft. Jocelyn Perry

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

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 it

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02:15 – Introducing Jocelyn: Entrepreneurship, Reinvention & Identity

06:42 – The Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship: Never Giving Up

10:31 – Playing the Background vs. Stepping Into the Spotlight

15:28 – The Grocery Store Moment: Realizing She Didn’t Know Herself

20:45 – Learning to Prioritize Yourself & Set Boundaries

25:50 – From Building Million-Dollar Companies to Betting on Herself

30:12 – The Power of Saying No & Breaking Free from Stability

35:18 – The Role of Relationships in Self-Discovery

40:27 – Entrepreneurship & Personal Branding: Why It’s Time to Be Seen

45:55 – Overcoming Overthinking & Just Putting Yourself Out There

50:10 – Defining Legacy: Business, Family & Impact

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The "rules" of dating that I am no longer following.

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 Norms
Navigating the Complexities of Modern Dating for Millennials
Authentic Dating: Embracing Intimacy and Connection Without Rules
-Listening to your gut but now overthinking.

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In my 30s and still figuring out who I want to be when I grow up.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who doesn't know who they want to be when they grow up.

In this episode we discuss...

What to do when you don't like what you're doing.
Figuring out how to make your dreams come true.
Redefining what having your life together means.
Learning to ask God for permission and no one else.

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The People, Places, & Perspectives I'm leaving in 2024.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who has learned what People, Places, and Perspectives need to be left behind in 2024.

In this episode we discuss...

Letting go of people who are misaligned with what you want.
How surface level relationships aren't working for me in this season.
How the community you need in your life changes as you change.
Breaking free from meaningless mindsets.
The Power of Spiritual Routines.

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Maybe you are putting too much pressure on yourself. | Ft. Imani Williams

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who needs to apply less pressure and more patience on the journey to becoming successful.

Joined by my friend and soror Imani Williams we discuss...

What creative fulfillment really means.
Learning to ask for help and accept it.
Embracing the fact that you can truly do whatever you want.
Embracing creative pivots.
Unlearning behavior and mindsets.
Overcoming creative funks.

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Can we date or be friends if you don’t vote?

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is navigating what compatibility truly looks like in a partner and if social responsibility matters.

In this episode we discuss...

Can love coexist with differing political views
The Role of Civic Engagement in Romantic and Social Relationships
Mixing Politics and Love: Challenges of Diverse Beliefs in Relationships
Establishing what compatibility really means to you.

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Are you and your friends are giving each other bad advice? | Dating, friendship & spiritual advice.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who needs to learn to give better advice and understand what advice to take...

In this episode...

How to give better advice as a friend.
The dating advice you shouldn't be taking.
Discerning which spiritual advice is aligned.

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00:00 Advice should be personalized, not generic.

05:03 Better advice for relationships and life.

07:55 Advise based on them, not yourself, empathetically.

15:15 Give personalized advice, considering friend's experiences.

18:59 Conversations free us from rigid societal rules.

19:51 Friends hold me accountable; see flaws honestly.

23:03 Love and listening create a safe space.

27:38 Skeptical of divine messages through others.

30:01 Life experiences aren't right or wrong; they just are.

34:16 Share faith boldly; connect spiritually, avoid division.

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I'm back on dating apps...here's what I'm learning about me and men.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is navigating meeting people on dating apps. In this episode I share...

what I'm learning about myself from the apps
how I think we can have better experiences on the apps
the problem with dating apps
my desire for intention connection
the need for masculine energy
staying the course and not giving up on companionship

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You need to learn to take your own advice.

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who needs to learn to take their own advice.

In this episode I revisit previous episodes and open up about...

practice maintaining your heart, spirit, spirituality, and mindfulness
how I need to practice taking my own advice
freeing your creativity from expectations
how to translate belief in God into daily actionable steps
mourning my old life
being in a weird space in friendships.

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The hardest parts of chasing your dreams after 30 with Char Bogle.

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is in pursuit of their passions on the other side of 30...

Joined by my friend of 10 years Char Bogle, we discuss...

Why its harder to focus on your dreams after 30.
Acting on Your Passions
The impact Corporate America has on your motivation.
Healing your inner child.
How external influences shape our decisions.
Redefining what success looks like.

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Get those ideas out of your head and into the world.

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

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This one is for the millennial who has ideas that they need to get out into the world... In this episode we discuss...

How implementing ideas is an act of obedience
Acting on Your Passions
How your ideas help other people
The Legacy and Impact of releasing your ideas
Sharing your comments about how the podcast is helping you
What implementing g my ideas are teaching me

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Every season is YOUR season. | How to embrace life in the midst of it all.

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

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This one is for the millennial who is learning to enjoy every season in their life...

Learn to absorb pain without it debilitating you or making you numb.
The glamorization of "its your season."
How to find peace in every season of you life.
Embracing prosperity even in tough times.
The natural order of seasons and the lessons that come with
Embracing hard work, productivity, and rest

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Everything I LOVE about being in my Thirties | Dating, Confidence, Career Changes

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is enjoying exactly where they are in life right now! In this episode I open up about...

How Dating is more fun in the 30s
What friendships and relationships look like in the 30s.
Courage to change career paths in the 30s.
Getting to know who you really are in the 30s.
Being less hard on yourself in the 30s.
Growing closer to God in the 30s.
Learning to not take myself too seriously in the 30s.

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Overthinking is ruining your relationships. | with God, Friends, Men & Yourself

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who overthinks EVERYTHING. In this episode I open up about...

How overthinking is effecting key relationships in our lives, with God, Friends, Romantic Partners, and your relationship with self.
Understanding why we overthink.
Learning to identify the signs of overthinking before spiraling.
How overthink hinders execution.
The negative effects of overthinking.
How I'm learning to get my overthinking under control.

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If you feel like you aren't doing enough in life... consider this.

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who feels like you aren't doing enough in life. In this episode I open up about...

Feeling like I wasn't doing enough.
Realizing I wasn't doing the right things.
Redefining what enough really means.
Knowing the signs of feeling discontent in life.
Being intentional about working towards things that are aligned with the life you desire.
Going trough a personal resurrection after realizing I have not been being myself.

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Tough times don't make you stronger...they make you softer.

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is going through a tough time. In this episode I open up about...

How I'm navigating a really tough season in life.
The hidden strength is softness.
Embracing vulnerability during hard times.
How going through a tough time is making me softer.
Owning truths about who I am and who I am becoming.

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Are you in denial about who you really want to be?

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is doing the work to become the person you truly desire to be. In this episode I open up about...

Being in denial about the amount of success I desire
Learning that it's okay to focus on more than one thing
Fully submitting to what I want out of life
Freeing myself from limiting beliefs
Having enough and learning to be okay with wanting more
Unlearning traditional thought patterns

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I'm 33 and I'm okay with never being somebody's wife or mother.

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is unsure if you desire marriage and motherhood. In this episode I open up about...

My realization that a family may not be in my future
The prayers that God seems to not answer
Not designing my life around the "what ifs" and "when this happens"
Being intentionally about enjoying my life in the present
Why motherhood is a turn off

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Growth is scary, but we have to get over it!

Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is going through extreme growing pains. In this episode I open up about...

How I'm getting over the fact that growth is inevitable
Navigating the painful parts of growing spiritually and mentally
Redefining what a good, fulfilled, and impactful life means
Authentically being myself in all areas of life
Living freely without being bogged down by unrealistic expectations
Learning to enjoy the process of growth

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Small talk is ruining our lives. | Why you should say what you're really thinking.

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is over small talk and is craving a deeper connection with God, self and everybody else. In this episode I open up about...

Trying to date and the pains of getting to know someone
My realization that I was treating God as if he's human
How eliminating small talk improves all relationships
How small talk with yourself can limit your life's vision
Why you should always say what you're really thinking

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Your confidence offends them. | How to find your confidence again at every phase of life.

Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is redefining what it means to have, lose, and rediscover their confidence In this episode I open up about...

Realizing that my confidence is offense to people
Physical Confidence when you don't meet the "standard" of beauty
Spiritual confidence and having more faith in God
Mental confidence to navigate life's obstacles

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Confessions of a strong friend. | How to navigate adult friendships.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is wondering, when it finally be my turn? In this episode I open up about...

The truth and challenges of being labeled the strong friend
Letting go of unfulfilling relationships
Having tough conversations
Felling safe and seen in friendships
Learning to ask for support

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God, when is it going to be my turn? | Why comparison isn't always negative.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is wondering, when it finally be my turn? In this episode I go Beneath The Seams about...

Being weary while waiting for it to be my turn
Why comparison can be healthy
Navigating emotional breakdowns
What it means to be truly happy
Seeking God to seek yourself

Let's go Beneath The Seams!

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I'm Kala... creative thinker, speaker, host and all around creative gal!

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Everything they told us about the 30s is a lie. | Oprah was 32.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who didn't turn out exactly how you thought things would be. I open up about...

What the 30s are really about
Challenging and unlearning beliefs instilled from a young age
Embracing the courage and having faith to act on your calling
Contradictions and misconceptions about the 30s
Seeking God for direction in specific life areas

Let's go Beneath The Seams!

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Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/kalariggins

I'm Kala... creative thinker, speaker, host and all around creative gal!

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Work With Me:

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Contact:

Kala@KalaRiggins.com

Refocusing after abandoning your dreams. | Bleeding From The Outside In

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This one is for the millennial who is trying to re-focus after abandoning their dreams. I open up about...

The Importance of following inner callings
Creative freedom versus financial responsibilities
Superficial success versus genuine fulfillment
Struggle with creative and emotional ruts
Reevaluation of personal priorities and success
Authentic self-expression

Let's go Beneath The Seams!

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Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/kalariggins

I'm Kala... creative thinker, speaker, host and all around creative gal!

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