Kayla King

The SafeSpace Podcast

Education EN ↓ 12 episodes

For the past 4 years, I have been wanting to cultivate a space where I can express my inner thoughts and feelings, while also sharing my passions and lessons that I have learned over the years. I created this podcast to have conversations with myself and guests that allow us to show up as our authentic self and simultaneously learning and evolving together. We talk self improvement, mental health, history & social justice, spirituality, relationships, and dive deep into so much more. Listen anywhere and share with everyone! I hope that you can find your safe space here.

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Kayla King

Episodes

A Conversation with Daij 11.01.2026 53:52

In this episode, Kayla travels to Washington, DC, on her first solo trip and links up with Adaija. During this conversation, they discuss fresh starts, moving away from home, pop culture and much more!

Episode 11: Using Your Voice, Taking Up Space, Setting Boundaries 17.10.2025 1:07:14

In this episode, Kayla is joined by Amelia McKie, PR and Communications Consultant, former school board member, and education and mental health advocate. They discuss the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, education advocacy and much more.

Episode 10: What It Takes to Run a Nonprofit 19.09.2025 46:14

Kayla is joined by Rhonda Bush, Founder & Executive Director of Girl, Get Up Society. Girl, Get Up Society is a nonprofit that provides mental health services to girls and women across the state of South Carolina. In this episode, Kayla and Rhonda discuss navigating mental health, staying grounded in faith, running a nonprofit and much more!

Episode 9: Language Is Power 13.06.2025 1:07:21

In this episode, Kayla is joined by Dr. John "Spud" McCullough, a sociolinguist and lexicographer at Oxford Languages. Together, we explore the field of sociolinguistics, the power of language, the richness of language varieties, and how language evolves specifically in online spaces. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about how the way we speak reflects identity, culture, and communi...

Episode 8: Who Are You?, Chasing Your Dreams, Becoming Your Dream Self 18.04.2025 1:13:00

In this episode, Kayla has a conversation with her two college friends, Mike and Levi. During our conversation, we talked about it the importance of knowing who you are, working towards your goals and the process that comes with that, following your dreams and so much more.

Episode 7: The Importance of Continual Education, Networking, Community Engagement and Growth 21.02.2025 46:17

In this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Jabari Bodrick, Ph. D., Senior Director of Education and Resiliency at United Way of the Midlands and passionate community educator. During our conversation, we discussed navigating college, the importance of continual education, networking, and so much more! In his role at United Way of the Midlands, Jabari helps support the Young Men United initiat...

Episode 6: Black Psychology with Dr. Martin 31.01.2025 38:13

In this episode, Kayla talks with Dr. Pamela Martin, a Psychology and African American Studies professor at the University of South Carolina. During this conversation the discuss what is Black Psychology, Afrocentric customs and values, myths about Black people, and Black mental health.

Episode 5: Being A First Generation College Student, Life After College, and Self Development While in College 17.01.2025 37:02

In this episode, Kayla is joined by her guest, Derrick, as they discuss their journey of being first generation college students, expectations that come along with it, life on campus, and post grad life.

Episode 4: 2024 Recap, Blessings and Lessons 06.01.2025 26:46

In the first episode in 2025, Kayla reflects on the year 2024, the blessings that came with the year and the lessons learned throughout the year.

Episode 3: Where Have I Been, Chasing Perfection, Coming Into Self 30.08.2024 38:37

After a long hiatus, Kayla returns back to the podcast. In this episode, Kayla discusses her hiatus, lessons she's learned along the way, unlearning perfection and what she's looking forward to.

Episode 2: Social Media, Unrealistic Expectations, and Beauty Within 29.06.2023 22:09

In this episode, Kayla talks about her past week, figuring out life in your 20's and giving yourself grace while doing so, social media and unrealistic expectations, and beauty being skin deep.

Episode 1: Introduction and The Waiting Season 09.06.2023 29:03

In this episode, Kayla reintroduces herself as a podcast host and shares her intentions and goals for this podcast. She talks about how she got the idea to start this podcast and explains what having a "SafeSpace" means to her. Kayla also discusses her post grad journey, being in a season of waiting, and more in this introductory episode.