today i sit down with a soul mate of mine, carmen barkley. this episode feels a bit like meeting someone’s family for the first time. carmen is exceptionally honest about some of her most challenging chapters in life. in this episode we dive into:

• gushing about our friendship and how it’s changed over time

• the importance of a safe friendship

• the impact of bullying on our beliefs

• how childhood wounds translated into how we showed up in our relationships

• the dangers of loving a partner more than you love yourself

• how she felt trapped in an abusive relationship and how she pulled herself out

• ways she’s finding herself

• how openness and compassion brings us closer

carmen’s vulnerable is really inspiring and her story can really help so many people to feel seen, less alone, capable, and loved. hopefully seeing through a window into someone else’s life will help you all feel more empowered to be honest and loving with yourself and others.

find carmen on instagram: @_justcarm

find me:

- website: *coming soon*
- patreon: authentic AF
- instagram: @authenticaf_pod, @tayrey.k
- tiktok: @tayrey.k

in another solo episode, today i take a short trip but a deep dive into my wellness journey and the avenues i explored that led me to today. i talk about meditation, nature, journaling, manifestation, and my experiences with each. oh yeah, and DRINK WATER.

mentions:

• book: think like a monk

• jay shetty

• balance meditation app

• app store
• google play

• GROW journal (baronfig)

• lacy phillips: instagram

• to be magnetic (manifestation)
• expanded podcast (spotify)
• expanded podcast (apple)

even though i don’t go into it this ep, i want to link my favorite starting point for human design

• my human design (jenna zoe)

• website
• instagram

find me:

- website: *coming soon*
- patreon: authentic AF
- instagram: @authenticaf_pod, @tayrey.k
- tiktok: @tayrey.k

on this trip inside the episode, i chat about my original plan for release, the resistance i faced, how i stood in my own way, and how i ultimately pushed through my own doubts and criticisms. i talk about what i think went well, could be improved, how i plan to move forward, and my mindset around perfectionism.

i also go into detail on the resources and products i am personally using, and my experience so far with them. i’ve linked them below!

equipment:

• shure SM58 dynamic mic (desktop bundle): $119.00

• focusrite scarlett 2i2 3rd gen audio interface (amazon): $179.00

• AKG Pro Audio K371 headphones (amazon): $169.99

= $468.98 (before tax)

products:

• buzzsprout (hosting platform): $18.00/mo

• zencastr (remote audio/video recording): free

= $18.00 monthly

other resources:

• podcasting subreddit

• multitude productions

• podcast starter kit

• fiverr (intro & outro music)

find me:

- website: *coming soon*
- patreon: authentic AF
- instagram: @authenticaf_pod, @tayrey.k
- tiktok: @tayrey.k

in this first episode, i highlight the (career level) stepping stones that brought me to where i am today, and how that lead me to starting this podcast! i touch on the effect misaligned jobs have had on my mental health, how acknowledging i needed stronger connections helped me find stability, and why i consider my move to DC the catalyst of my journey to my authentic self.

i provide some background on why i started this podcast, the fear around doing so, and my decision to do it anyways. i also mention many inspirational and foundational people and platforms that helped me get here, which i have linked below.

mentions:

• mari llewelyn: instagram

• shred w em: instagram 

• claire p. thomas: instagram

• madeline moves: instagram

• expanded (to be magnetic): spotify | apple

• to be magnetic (tbm) manifestation

• potterless podcast: spotify | apple

• on purpose w jay shetty: spotify | apple

• binge mode:

• game of thrones: spotify (playlist of episodes in order)
• harry potter: spotify (playlist of episodes in order)

• national park after dark: spotify | apple

• NADDpod (not another d&d): spotify | apple

find me:

- website: *coming soon*
- patreon: authentic AF
- instagram: @authenticaf_pod, @tayrey.k
- tiktok: @tayrey.k