THIS IS WHERE I LANDED With Shayla

What did Beyoncé say? Me, myself, and I is all I got in the end. This might just be my best episode yet. What are you focused on? I hope it’s yourself. What did Drake say? You only live once, that’s the motto. Oh, okay! We’re done playing small. We’re tapping back in with ourselves—or maybe you’re tapping in for the very first time, and I LOVE THAT FOR YOU. Affirmation “I’m making progress every d...

WE LANDED AT THE WNBA TODAY! I love basketball and women’s basketball holds a special place in my heart! S/O to the Las Vegas Aces, I LOVE YOU A’JA!! The WNBA is hotter than ever, women are breaking barriers, starting businesses, and holding down the homes of American but still met with such little respect. I love supporting women, let’s make that trendy. Politics and Economics are repeating thems...

Drake was really onto something with YOLO! This is giving PEP TALK! I hope you’ve been checking in with yourselves, being kinder; being softer. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Even a simple hello to your neighbors. Don’t be a weirdo lol. We’re all weird, but the bad weird, you know hahah. I want to hear from you, tell me! Are you walking, journaling, sleeping, reading, co...

It’s my anniversary!! Today marks five years since the biggest leap of faith I’ve ever taken—moving from NYC to the West Coast, right outside of Las Vegas. THIS IS WHERE I LANDED. Five years later, I’m on a journey of self-discovery and self-love, but this time it’s different. I’m older, I’m wiser, and life has humbled me in ways I never imagined. Shayla from five years ago would truly love and su...

Saying goodbye—for now—is never easy. Whether it’s a person, a place, or a version of yourself, goodbye carries weight. But sometimes, stepping back allows life to move the way it’s meant to—without gripping, without control. It’s difficult. It’s necessary. And it’s a sign that you cared deeply. In this episode, we reflect and release. We honor the ache and the love behind it. Because sometimes th...

Impulse is a gamble—50/50. Sometimes it’s hard to label a choice as right or wrong, especially when you’re moving from instinct, not logic. In this episode, we’re sitting with the uncertainty: What drives your decisions? How does impulse feel in your body, your spirit, your story? If you’re in the in-between, this is your reminder to give yourself grace. You’ve made it through hard things before,...

200+ downloads in 11 days?! I’m deeply grateful. THIS IS WHERE I LANDED is my love letter to healing, growth, and never giving up—even when life throws chaos. Growth never stops, and neither did I. I’m proud of every step, every pause, every pivot. If you only learn one thing from this journey, I hope it’s that faith the size of a mustard seed is all you need. Be kind to yourself. Give yourself gr...

First day on the new job, and I’m living in answered prayer. You’re not who you were before—acknowledge that. Be proud of that. Even when it’s hard. Change is weird. And so are we. But we keep pushing toward the best version of ourselves, babe. In this episode, I take you through the intentional ways I stayed soft and sweet with myself: yoga, meditation, soaking, reflecting, and choosing peace ove...

Sharing my post-it affirmations and pockets of peace with love—hoping something lands right where you need it. YOU HAVE HOMEWORK! What a roller coaster these past few weeks have been! Episode 11 is a full weekend recap and a peek at the week ahead. God knew I needed a three-day weekend and a three-day work week—clearly, I’m His favorite. This week’s sermon hit hard: disappointment is a season, not...

From a slot canyon hike to Tao dinner glam, this episode is a full-circle moment—celebrating friendship, adventure, and the kind of growth that sneaks up on you… like ending the night in a closet, asking yourself what really pours into you. We’re talking feisty spirits, post-club revelations, and why the loudest room isn’t always the one meant for you. I’m dropping gems on self-love, self-respect,...

Me and Fran are like night and day—total opposites, and that’s exactly how we’ve made it to being best friends for 14 years!  For her 30th, we did it all: canyon hikes with Asia, Tao dinners, naps that turned into full spiritual retreats, and she got me in the club y'all! But the real story? The rooftop convos. The kind that make you laugh so hard you forget what you were sad about. We’re tal...

We made it to the weekend, and I’m taking a moment to breathe. These past two weeks have been full of lessons, of boundary-setting, of standing on business even when it was hard. I’m proud of how I showed up for myself. And as the seasons shift, I feel myself in two places: flourishing in new ways, and pruning what no longer serves me. This episode is a check-in for anyone walking that line—choosi...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Grief, Trauma, Depression This episode is a deep dive into the seven stages of grief —through the lens of loss, trauma, and transformation. I’ve come a long way, and I’m sharing this in hopes it reaches someone who needs it. Grief never gets easier it just becomes less intense. And prayer? Intentionality? They’re that girl. I kept it real, that’s my love language. Loss of life...

It’s almost 10PM and I’m rambling—dropping gem after gem, hoping something lands with you. My best friend is coming into town, and I’m already in celebration mode. This episode feels like a voice memo you’d send to your bestie at midnight: part reflection, part hot mess, all real. I talk about my morning routine, work-life balance, IG boundaries, and why Mrs. Kaighn still deserves her flowers. I o...

One month into thirty and I’m feeling everything—gratitude, confusion, pride, and a little bit of “wait, how did I get here?” This episode is a love letter to the in-between: grown but still growing, grounded but still floating. If you’ve ever stared at your reflection and whispered “this is thirty?”—you’re not alone. Send us Fan Mail This Is Where I Landed with Shayla I’m in my bold, soft, God‑le...

This episode is a reminder that who we are can’t be defined by someone else’s misery, projections, or curated perfection. I’m unpacking how consumption—of media, opinions, expectations—can quietly convince us to shrink, contort, or forget our truth. But becoming who we’re meant to be requires emotional intelligence, daily kindness, and radical self-love. I share what it looks like to choose yourse...

Grief has taught me how to listen deeper—to my body, my spirit, and the spaces between what was and what’s becoming. In this episode, I’m honoring the sacred act of release. Not to forget, but to make room.  Straight from the altar to the closet, I’m surrendering my grief—and I’m ready to finally receive. I share reflections from my own healing journey, the ways grief reshaped my rhythm, and how s...

I’m back in the closet (literally), rambling and reflecting on what pushed me to start this podcast and what happens when you get sick of your own shit. I talk about doing the work on yourself for yourself, flipping the negative into something nourishing, and giving yourself grace because life is hard and healing isn’t cute. I touch on how our minds love to play tricks, but being intentional helps...

Some landings bruise before they bless. In this first episode, I speak from the tender edge of truth—fresh out of therapy, still tracing the ache, and finally ready to begin again. This is a vulnerable offering: part reflection, part reckoning, all heart. I share the grief that cracked me open, the boundaries that held me steady, and the quiet courage to trust what I know and what might be. The la...