Directionally Challenged

Kayla is joined by licensed therapist and Hinge’s love and connection expert, Moe Ari, to discuss their intimate journey in realizing despite great accomplishment at a young age that they still felt like a piece of their true self was missing. Moe would soon realize and come out to their close friends and family that they are transgender. After receiving unconditional love from their parents, Moe’s mission is to help others, especially those in the queer community, to find their euphoria by being radically authentic to their true selves. 

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveoutproud/
• Check out Moe’s podcast BE YOUR OWN LOVE GOALS

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ 

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Content Warning: Suicide

Kayla is joined by author, public speaker, and mental health advocate Kevin Hines. In 2000, Kevin jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge but miraculously survived. Having battled with severe mental pain, which he is honest about continuing to battle with present-day, Kevin has focused on his purpose of helping others in healing and in suicide prevention. 

Please know so many people are more than happy to help if you ask for it. Even a sea lion. 

If you or someone you know are in need of help, know that it’s available and you’re not alone. For those in the US, you can call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255).

Follow Kevin

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhinesstory/
• X: https://twitter.com/KevinHinesStory
• Learn More About Kevin’s Story: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ 

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Original Air Date: January 17th, 2022

Global thought leader, peace advocate, and CEO of The King Center, Dr. Bernice A. King joins us this week to discuss the importance of social justice, her hopes for this generation, handling grief, and how she's carrying on her parents' legacies. 

Ways to observe The King Holiday

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1oO4xsNlIs
• https://thekingcenter.org/king-day-community-service-projects/
• https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-community-honors-legacy-of-martin-luther-king-jr

Follow Dr. King

• https://berniceking.com/
• https://twitter.com/BerniceKing
• https://www.instagram.com/berniceaking/

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• Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla 
• Website: www.candicekayla.com 

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Kayla is joined by dear friend and actor, Danielle Campbell, to talk all (well, most) things about her engagement, her transformative time on Broadway during the pandemic, and how she’s still figuring out her philosophy on her own image on social media. Danielle brings with her all the wisdom and maturity she’s had to nurture for herself after working on projects since childhood which she shares all that and more in this episode. 

Follow Danielle

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellecampbell/
• Check out Season 6 of THE ROOKIE on ABC: https://abc.com/shows/the-rookie

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ 

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Original Air Date: September 4, 2023

This week Kayla is joined by Recovery Coach, Troy Brown who shares how his life changed forever after he was hit by a drunk driver. Troy opens up about his long road to recovery, how his family and friends impacted his mental health, and his fears about eventually explaining the accident to his newborn daughter. He also expresses why helping others is beneficial to helping yourself.

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• Troy's Instagram: instagram.com/troy_.brown
• Recovery Coach Website: https://troybrown.com/

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Original Air Date: July 10th, 2023

Kayla is joined by her dear friend, actor, and former co-star of “The Vampire Diaries”, Claire Holt, to discuss the challenging yet wonderful worlds of parenthood, voice acting, and failure before success. She may deny it but we think she really has got a lot, if not all, figured out. 

Follow Claire

• Claire’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireholt
• Check out “The Corner”: https://thecornerbyclaire.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/

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Kayla is joined by actor, writer, and director Nadine Crocker to talk about her transformative step into film directing, the hardships of production, and trusting that our journeys take us exactly where we need to go.  

If you are in need of help, know that it’s available and you’re not alone. For those in the US, you can call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255).

Follow Nadine

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadinecrocker
• Checkout her film CONTINUE: https://www.instagram.com/continuethefilm/?hl=en

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Kayla is joined by her husband and Canadian-born actor and model, Tanner Novlan, who currently stars in the soap BOLD & BEAUTIFUL as Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan. You may also recognize him as “Struggling Actor” from the Liberty Mutual commercials. Well, speaking of struggle - Kayla and Tanner get real about their personal holidays as a family. Of course, they absolutely love the holidays and the special traditions they’ve created as a family but it can certainly come with its own stresses as anything worth having can. They also dish on BOLD & BEAUTIFUL, their first five dates, and how to date with the intention of finding “the one”. 

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tannernovlan_/

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Kayla is joined by author and founder of ROAR AFRICA, Deborah Calmeyer, to discuss her deep passion for wildlife conservation and education. Having grown up in Zimbabwe, Deborah has always had an intimate relationship with nature and the magical peace it can bring oneself by simply standing in awe of it. Her team of guides and specialists have a mission to welcome people from all over the world to their immersive safari experiences that are respectful to the animals and life within the land. Although she now splits her time between New York City and Cape Town, Deborah is always being called back to stand still in nature. Maybe you can join some time. 

Follow Deborah

• Roar Africa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roarafrica/ 
• Learn More About Roar Africa and the team: https://www.roarafrica.com/our-team

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Kayla is joined by designer and entrepreneur Jesa Joy to discuss their exciting (and SO comfy) merch collaboration. Jesa not only is a talented designer but she also comes in with some thoughtful wisdom regarding body neutrality and inclusivity, especially within fandoms. So let’s continue to choose joy and celebrate this community together. Make sure to check the bio on the Directionally Challenged Instagram to find the link to their amazing collab. 

Follow Jesa

• Jesa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Blankclo/ 
• Check out Blank clo: https://www.blankclo.com/

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