Kahla Evans - Fave Self CEO
Fave Self CEO Podcast
I'm Kahla Evans - speaker, communication coach, professional host, and storyteller. For more than two decades, I've made a career out of using my voice. From television studios and radio booths to NHL arenas and TEDx stages, I've spent thousands of hours communicating under pressure, connecting with audiences, and helping people find the confidence to speak up when it matters. This podcast is where I share what I'm learning along the way. Part personal essay, part behind-the-scenes conversation, and part exploration of communication, confidence, identity, creativity, and growth, these episodes...
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Kahla Evans - Fave Self CEO
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Jun 20, 2026
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Episodes
I Thought I Was Supposed to Be Good at This 20.06.2026 17:49
Most of us communicate just fine... until there's pressure. In this episode, I'm sharing the story of an emcee gig that completely got into my head - despite years of experience speaking on television, stages, and live events. We talk about what pressure does to our confidence, why even experienced communicators get rattled, and the lesson that changed the way I think about public speaking. Becaus...
Life Lately: Tornadoes, Baseball, Buzz Cuts + Catching My Breath 14.06.2026 18:45
This week's episode is less of a lesson and more of a catch-up. I'm sharing a little life lately update, including tornado warnings and thunderstorms, my first 10-game homestand with the Goldeyes, my first photoshoot since buzzing my hair, and a few reminders that life doesn't always need a big takeaway attached to it. Sometimes it's enough to simply be living it. 🖤 Be your fave, Kahla
Why I Shaved My Head 05.06.2026 23:10
About a month ago, I shaved my head. Since then, I've been asked the same two questions over and over: "Why did you do it?" and "Aren't you afraid men won't find you attractive anymore?" So today, I'm answering both. We're talking about the reactions, the surprising things I've learned, why this haircut was fifteen years in the making, and what it taught me about trusting myself. Spoiler alert: th...
What Coaching TEDx Speakers Taught Me About Confidence 29.05.2026 26:03
TEDx Winnipeg 2026 was yesterday and honestly… my brain is still recovering!! After six months of coaching speakers through this process, I wanted to sit down while everything was still fresh and reflect on what this experience reminded me about confidence, communication, growth, and being fully yourself. In this episode, I’m talking about: ✨ Why how you start is NOT how you finish ✨ How commitm...
After SEVEN Months Offline, I’m Back 22.05.2026 21:04
I went quiet for seven - almost eight - months and this is the catch-up episode. From a packed fall season and a business rebrand to grief, change, and letting things fall away, I’m sharing where I’ve been, what shifted, and how I’m approaching this next chapter. We’re also talking about my word for the year, inhabit , and why I’m no longer forcing myself to stay in places that don’t feel like hom...
The rituals you don’t see before I step on stage 19.09.2025 11:19
We all get nerves - whether it’s an NHL arena, a client pitch, hitting “go live” on Instagram, or asking someone out on a date. The butterflies, the blank brain, the “why did I say yes to this?” panic… In this episode, I’m sharing my pre-speaking confidence routine - the simple rituals I lean on before stepping on stage, emceeing an event, or walking in to run a workshop. These are the tools that...
September Is My Gauntlet - Here’s How I Get Through It 12.09.2025 13:32
September is here, and for me that means one thing: the Gauntlet. Between emceeing events, the start of the NHL season, client coaching sessions, volunteer work, and everything else that fills my calendar, this month is packed. And while I love what I do, I’ve learned that getting through seasons like this takes more than coffee and hustle - it takes care. In this episode of The Fave Self CEO Podc...
The confidence in letting people show up for you 05.09.2025 16:03
Sometimes the hardest thing isn’t doing the thing - it’s letting someone help you with it. In this episode, I’m sharing real-life moments (from sushi dates to TEDx to gala dress shopping) that reminded me why accepting support matters - and how it can completely shift your energy, your confidence, and even your results. We’ll talk about: Why “I got it” culture keeps us stuck The practical + spirit...
From Best Self to Fave Self 29.08.2025 24:15
In this episode, I’m taking you back to 2016 - to the moment a random Pinterest quote cracked my whole life wide open. It’s the story of how I went from chasing my “best” self to choosing my fave self instead… and why that simple reframe has changed everything about the way I live, work, and show up today. We’ll talk about: The quote that still guides me every single day The hidden difference betw...
Making the Move: 6 Tips for a Stress-Free, Soul-Filled Relocation 22.08.2025 13:20
Moving doesn’t have to be one of life’s biggest stressors - in fact, it can be full of joy, fresh energy, and those little moments you’ll never forget. In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 tips that have made my moves easier, lighter, and a whole lot more “me.” We’ll talk decluttering, packing hacks, my favourite life-saving bin, and the one thing I do after every single move to keep my sanity intac...
Astrology won’t save you (but this will) 15.08.2025 10:59
In this episode, I’m sharing why I don’t hang my biggest life decisions on dates, moon phases, or astrological events - and what I trust instead. We’re talking: • The 2/22/22 story that taught me a major lesson • How to find the sweet spot between spiritual guidance and self-trust • 3 journal prompts to connect with your own magic The journaling prompts mentioned: If your fave self could tell y...
The Habits I’m Loving Lately (and Why They’re Finally Sticking) 01.08.2025 20:22
In this episode, I’m sharing the habits I’ve been LOVING since moving to the country, how they came about naturally, and why I think they’re finally sticking (without the pressure, perfectionism, or 5am alarms). We’re talking: • What makes a habit sustainable • Why ease and alignment matter more than intensity • How to choose routines that reflect your fave self - not your “ideal” one Whether you’...
What to do when you don't want to do the thing 25.07.2025 16:32
This week, I’ve been doing a whole bunch of medium-sized things that came with maximum-sized resistance. You know the kind - the ick, the bleh, the I’ll do it later kind of feeling. In this episode, I’m walking you through my personal resistance reset - the way I gently move myself through the things I don’t want to do (even though I do want to do them, you know?). I’ll share the mindset tools, ri...
Introducing: The Fave Self CEO Podcast - Let’s talk evolution, fave selves + what’s next. 18.07.2025 9:03
Welcome to the Fave Self CEO Podcast! In this first episode under the new name, I’m walking you through the evolution - what changed, why it matters + how this shift can support you too. This isn’t just a rebrand. It’s a deeper alignment with the version of me (+ the business) that feels most real. We’re talking personal growth, fave selves, CEO energy + what to expect from the podcast going forwa...
The thought was a lie... the truth was SO much better than I ever could have imagined 11.07.2025 16:23
In this episode, I’m sharing the fears that nearly stopped me from making a huge change AND how rewriting them led to something even better than I ever could’ve imagined. You’ll hear the real, actual thoughts that came up, the shifts that helped, and how you can start rewriting your own stories too. Let’s dig in. Podcast Episode: Worried About What They Think? This Question Changes Everything. 💫...
Fave Self Summer: A Country Girl Comes Home 04.07.2025 18:25
This episode is a cozy update on my recent move back to the countryside - into a home that holds my roots, my memories, and now, my future. From a spontaneous intuitive nudge last November to a whirlwind 9-day move, I’m unpacking what it means to leave behind a dream home that no longer fits and step into a new chapter that feels deeply aligned. I’ll walk you through what’s been happening behind...
Time to Let Go (Like, Actually Let Go) 09.06.2025 12:46
Hey there + welcome back to The Hey Kahla Podcast! The last episode dropped on May 16th, and since then? Life has been very life-y . Between a massive life shift (more on that soon 👀), TEDx coaching, and playoff season madness, it’s been a lot . But I’m back and today, we’re talking about something I’ve been working through behind the scenes: Letting go. Not just in theory. Not in a “Pinterest qu...
Sacrifices That Serve You (Even When They Suck) 16.05.2025 9:37
This week’s episode is for anyone who’s working toward something big and feeling the pressure that comes with it. We’re talking about sacrifice - but not in a scary, hustle-culture way. I’m sharing a real-life story from this past weekend (spoiler: I made the world’s biggest to-do list), how I kept it fun even when I didn’t want to do any of it, and why saying “no” to certain things right now is a...
Ease Over Effort: What I’m Practicing Right Now 09.05.2025 10:06
This episode is all about setting intentions - not for a task or goal, but for how you want to feel in your actual life. I’m sharing the intention that’s been grounding me lately (“ease”) + the word I’ve been carrying with me all week (“trust”). If you’ve been craving peace, clarity, or a fresh start - this one’s for you. We talk about: – Intention vs. goal setting – Feeling-focused mindset shif...
You Don’t Need a Breakdown to Begin Again 02.05.2025 13:43
The podcast is back (!!) + in today’s episode, I’m catching you up on where I’ve been, why I lost my voice (literally), + how that quiet time turned into something totally unexpected: the return of my blog. I’m sharing the very real moment that made me realize I needed to shake things up, what led to the creation of The Fave Self Society , + how this new year-long experiment to become my favourite...
Sometimes You Rot, Sometimes You Rise 04.04.2025 12:36
If you’ve been feeling off lately - even though you chose the change, even though life is technically good - this one’s for you 🖤 In this episode, we’re talking about the weird in-between: that messy middle space where you’re not who you were, but not quite who you’re becoming yet. You’ll get a dose of real talk, a little astrology magic + a big reminder that growth doesn’t always feel good. Som...
What If You Don’t Have “A Thing”? 28.03.2025 9:58
In this episode, I’m diving into the pressure we all feel to “have a thing.” You know - the brand, the niche, the aesthetic, the entire personality wrapped in a bow. Whether it’s being the fitness girl, the taco girl, the apple-kitchen mom (iykyk), or even the umbrella-collecting weather girl like I once was… it can all start to feel like a box we didn’t mean to climb into. Let this be your re...
How to Talk Like the Person You Want to Become: Manifestation Meets Communication 21.03.2025 16:55
Ever feel like your words are working against you? (Spoiler: they probably are) In this episode, we’re diving into how the way you speak - both to yourself + others - literally shapes your reality. ✨ Why saying “I’m always broke” keeps you in lack mode ✨ How to shift limiting language with Believability Boosters ✨ The sneaky words that kill your confidence (and what to say instead) ✨ A simple...
The Power of Your Personal Manifesto: Clarity, Purpose + Permission to Own It 14.03.2025 12:07
Ever feel like you’re drowning in ideas but don’t know where to start? Or like you’re saying yes to things that aren’t fully aligned - just because you can ? Here’s the thing: when you have a personal manifesto, decision-making gets easy . Clarity? Locked in. Confidence? Automatic. Energy leaks? Gone. In this episode, we’re diving into: ✨ Why having a personal manifesto is a game-changer for cre...
Say It Like You Mean It: How to Speak So People Actually Listen 07.03.2025 16:28
Ever been mid-sentence, saying something that actually matters … and you can feel people zoning out? Maybe they’re nodding politely, but they’re not really locked in . Or worse, they’ve straight-up checked out. And if that’s made you second-guess yourself or hold back? I get it. But we’re not doing that anymore. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to speak in a way that hooks people - w...
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