Food for Thought

You Can’t Be Brave If You’re Not Afraid

Therapy cracked me open this week in the best way. I walked out feeling full, grateful, and grounded in a truth I needed to remember. You can’t be brave if you’re not afraid. That tension between fear and courage is where transformation actually happens. Change your perspective, change your life. The power of perspective is so much deeper than we realize, and this episode dives right into that shift. I also hit the mountains for the first time in a long time. The air felt like a reset button for my soul. Stillness has a way of speaking loudly when you finally give it space. I had my journal tucked in my backpack, ready to catch whatever God whispered. Life is full of paths, and every step is a choice. The danger comes when we keep looking back. Think about Lot’s wife. Forward is the assignment. And listen. I just finished 107 Days by Kamala Harris and WOW. A beautiful, infuriating, necessary read. I felt like I was right there with her. There’s tea, there’s tension, there’s truth, and it’s an easy page‑turner that teaches you a lot. I highly recommend it — especially as we step into election season. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Your research matters. You’re already on your phone all day, so use it for something that shapes the world you live in. When you believe your voice doesn’t matter, the people who benefit from your silence win. And we’re not doing that anymore. Use your platforms. Speak up. Show up. Vote. Two‑thirds of this country did not elect Donald Trump, yet he became president because one‑third of eligible voters didn’t vote. Participation is power. Your voice matters. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2531023/fan_mail/new] This Is Where I Landed with Shayla I’m in my bold, soft, God‑led becoming era — and I hope this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to take up space too. Step into your power, step into your softness, and choose the version of you that feels aligned, peaceful, and undeniable. I want to hear from you, email me landedpod@gmail.com Let’s connect on IG, TikTok and FB: @landedpod Remember, you are that guy, you are that girl, you are whomever you choose to be. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

I’m tired of playing small..

Recorded on 6/29 — seventeen days after Episode 1 — and baby, the energy has shifted. I’m back with new equipment, crisp audio, and a whole new level of confidence. A fresh mic, matching headphones, and a spirit that refuses to shrink. In this episode, we’re talking personal growth, pouring into yourself, the WNBA, and the wild journey of me finally embracing my biggest insecurity — my teeth. I’ve been straightening them for almost seven months, and the ROI is undeniable. I’m smiling more. Laughing louder. My joy is visible now. I even recorded a video of myself talking and posted it online. Who is she? She is me. And I love this for me. God is pushing me out of my comfort zone, and I’m saying yes. I want you to say yes too. Whatever you’ve been wanting to invest in — do it. YOLO wasn’t just a lyric, it was a prophecy. We’re done playing small. We’re stepping into our biggest hopes and dreams because… why not. Your best is still ahead. You can start at any moment. The only person who can stop you is you. Stop playing small babes. We’re moving forward. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2531023/fan_mail/new] This Is Where I Landed with Shayla I’m in my bold, soft, God‑led becoming era — and I hope this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to take up space too. Step into your power, step into your softness, and choose the version of you that feels aligned, peaceful, and undeniable. I want to hear from you, email me landedpod@gmail.com Let’s connect on IG, TikTok and FB: @landedpod Remember, you are that guy, you are that girl, you are whomever you choose to be. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For

Your girl is back and this is truly the moment we’ve all been waiting for. While I was on sabbatical minding my business, the pod quietly crossed 2,500 downloads. Y’all really said “run it up,” and I love that for us. So we’re jumping right in as I catch you up on the last three months. Your life is your life. Don’t let anybody make you feel bad about how you’re living it. I’ve spent this sabbatical in a rare state of simply being — no performing, no proving, no pretending. Just me, making daily progress toward the life I’m building. I’m proud of myself for not giving up on myself. Growth has been loud. Comfort zones have been left behind. Purpose has been walked in. And I want to remind you — it’s okay to not be okay. If you don’t address what’s affecting you mentally, it will only get heavier. Release yourself. Free yourself. Because not only are we navigating our inner world, we’re also surviving the outer one… and whewww, America is real ghetto right now. Everything feels like a business transaction, so this season, we’re talking business. Sabbatical gave me space to breathe, move my body, and read — three books in June alone. I feel free for the first time in a long time. Uncensored. Clear. Recalibrated. Thriving again. Two seasons at once, yay. Taking it one day at a time. God wants so much for you. We’re done playing small. Prayer and faith shift things. If you believe, you believe. Follow the pod on IG and TikTok @landedpod Email me: landedpod@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2531023/fan_mail/new] This Is Where I Landed with Shayla I’m in my bold, soft, God‑led becoming era — and I hope this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to take up space too. Step into your power, step into your softness, and choose the version of you that feels aligned, peaceful, and undeniable. I want to hear from you, email me landedpod@gmail.com Let’s connect on IG, TikTok and FB: @landedpod Remember, you are that guy, you are that girl, you are whomever you choose to be. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Season 3 Finale!

Episode 31 is finally here and my heart is overflowing. The season finale of season 3. AHHHH. What a beautiful journey this has been. Since February second, when this season began, I have grown in ways I could not have imagined. I have stretched, healed, surrendered, and stepped deeper into who God is calling me to be. Every lesson, every shift, every moment of clarity is because of Him. I am sitting in pure gratitude as I reflect on how far I have come and how faithfully He has guided me. As I move into sabbatical, I am thankful that this is where I landed. I pray that something shared across these thirty one episodes has reached you in the way you needed. That you learned something new about yourself, expanded your thinking, softened your heart, or found a little more courage to grow. My intention has always been to share what I know and what I have been taught so that someone else can rise a little higher. I hope you feel inspired to do the same. We really do have to be the change we want to see in the world. It may sound cliché, but it is real. It is on you and me to show up with love, integrity, compassion, and intention. I am committed to offering what I can, being who I am called to be, and doing my part to make this world better. The best is still unfolding, and I am so grateful for you on the other side of this audio. Thank you for rocking with me, growing with me, and choosing to be here throughout this journey. See you for season four in May. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you hope and a future. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2531023/fan_mail/new] This Is Where I Landed with Shayla I’m in my bold, soft, God‑led becoming era — and I hope this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to take up space too. Step into your power, step into your softness, and choose the version of you that feels aligned, peaceful, and undeniable. I want to hear from you, email me landedpod@gmail.com Let’s connect on IG, TikTok and FB: @landedpod Remember, you are that guy, you are that girl, you are whomever you choose to be. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Food for Thought

Week 1 of sabbatical recap and a heart check.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2531023/fan_mail/new] This Is Where I Landed with Shayla I’m in my bold, soft, God‑led becoming era — and I hope this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to take up space too. Step into your power, step into your softness, and choose the version of you that feels aligned, peaceful, and undeniable. I want to hear from you, email me landedpod@gmail.com Let’s connect on IG, TikTok and FB: @landedpod Remember, you are that guy, you are that girl, you are whomever you choose to be. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.