BEING with Shea Love

When was the last time curiosity led you somewhere unexpected? In this episode of BEING, Shea Love takes you on a day that started with a friendly game of badminton and ended with her on a New Zealand beach tasting fresh sea urchin cracked open by a Māori auntie. From the courts of North Harbour to the rocky shores of Browns Bay, this story is about the beauty of saying yes. Yes to the unfamiliar....

What’s one move you’ve been putting off that could change everything? In this New Year episode of BEING , Shea Love invites us to slow down. Instead of rushing from resolution to resolution, she invites us to enjoy a quiet, layered transformation that happens when we pause long enough to notice who we’ve actually become. Through the story of how her weekly ritual, The Growth Hour , sparked the mov...

What do you hold onto when the season changes…and so do you? In this special holiday episode of BEING , Shea Love reflects on what it means to carry tradition when it’s time to unwrap something new. As she spends her first Christmas in New Zealand, she invites us into a warm, honest journey of memory and meaning. The Big Red Bow is a reminder that joy evolves and the most meaningful gifts are stil...

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of BEING , Shea Love reflects on what it means to give thanks during seasons of change. From celebrating Thanksgiving in New Mexico (USA) to preparing for Christmas in Auckland, New Zealand, she explores the complexity of gratitude while acknowledging both the beauty and the uncomfortable truths behind the holiday. In the spirit of giving thanks, Shea Love invit...

What’s the greatest thing you’ll ever learn? In this episode of BEING , I reflect on a timeless song, Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy” and the truth tucked inside its final line: “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” From bar conversations to unexpected confessions, I explore the ways we give and receive love — romantic, platonic, familial, and most importantly...

What Happens When You Say YES? In this episode of BEING, I say yes to something new…joining a Thursday morning run club in Auckland. What starts as a casual invitation turns into a deeper reflection on pace, presence, and permission. I discover how falling behind the group helped me find something more valuable than speed: my rhythm, my joy, my own path. This story isn’t really about running. It’s...

What does finding love and connection look like in a new country? What does love look like when you’re thousands of miles from home, culture, and everything familiar? In this episode of BEING , Shea Love shares an unexpectedly tender moment that opened her heart. From a whispered prayer to an unplanned connection, this story explores dating as a Black American woman in New Zealand, vulnerability,...

Ever feel stuck in-between? In this episode, I take you into the Karangahake Gorge that became a powerful metaphor for navigating life’s transitions. A walk through a dark tunnel, walking through the unknown , mirrored exactly how I’ve been feeling since moving from Atlanta to Auckland: in-between who I was and who I’m becoming. Whether you’re in the midst of a job change, a relationship shift, a...

Your Light What starts as a quiet weekend and a trip to Home Depot turns into something much deeper. From replacing a lightbulb to making the bold decision to move to New Zealand, I share the unexpected ways we reclaim our agency. Sometimes the smallest moments inspire the biggest shifts and in those moments we learn to trust our capacity to choose, even when the path is unfamiliar. Perhaps realiz...

What Does “Familiar” Feel Like ? After returning to Atlanta for a few weeks of rest, celebration, and reconnection — I found myself wrapped in the familiar. Family dinners, visits with friends, and reconnection over stories that felt like home. But one unexpected conversation at a local bar made me consider that familiarity isn’t always about a place…it’s a feeling. In this episode, I share an enc...

Have you been doing the work and wondering when it’s your time? A walk through Melbourne’s Victoria Street Market turns into a revelation about timing, trust, and preparation. In this episode, I share what harvest season really looks like. Not just in fields and markets, but in our lives. It’s about the quiet work behind the scenes. The yes that stretches you. The faith it takes to prepare for abu...

Is there a moment from your past that still echoes in your present? In this episode of BEING , Shea Love takes us on two transformative walks. One through Auckland’s serene Cornwall Park, the other along New Zealand’s Routeburn Track. What begins as a simple stroll becomes a journey down memory lane, revisiting a moment from middle school that left an unexpected imprint. This is a soulful reminder...

What if the stranger next to you wasn’t a coincidence, but a quiet invitation? In this episode, Shea Love shares two unexpected moments of connection with two strangers who offered her more than directions or conversation. They offered presence. From an airport gate in Auckland to a matinee seat in Melbourne—discover how simple yeses can open the door to something sacred and remind us that sometim...

What if everything you do is planting a seed? In this episode of BEING , Shea Love explores how the small things (our words, thoughts, and choices) quietly shape and grow big things. From legacy trees in New Zealand to life lessons passed down through generations, this is a story about planting with intention…and trusting what grows. (Keep listening to the end…there’s a twist you won’t see coming....

After the excitement of a big leap, Shea Love finds herself facing something harder to navigate: loneliness. In this episode, she shares how two quiet moments on the streets of Auckland taught her that sometimes the road less traveled leads you deeper into connection…and back to yourself. Credits: This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of: Ryan Fairweather, Audio Engineer Dr. D...

In this episode of BEING , Shea Love reflects on the deeply personal journey of releasing and clearing out a home she lived in for over 20 years. What began as a practical task became a beautiful unfolding, filled with grace, guidance, and unexpected reminders that sometimes the most powerful move… letting go . Credits: This episode of BEING was brought to life with the support of: Ryan Fairweathe...

What if the way forward isn’t something you see? In this episode of BEING, I share a powerful, real-life encounter that brought the meaning of “walking by faith and not by sight” to life…literally. What started as a simple detour on the way to Atlanta City Hall became a sacred lesson in trust, surrender, and alignment. Through an unexpected meeting with a stranger…I discover what it truly means to...

Sometimes clarity doesn’t come until you move. In this premiere episode, I share the moment I stopped waiting and started walking into purpose, into peace, and into the unknown. A gentle nudge for anyone holding onto a dream or vision that just won’t let go. 🌍 A Glimpse Into the Journey Here are a few photos from the moment everything shifted…📍 Devonport, New Zealand (the art-inspired pavement)...