Wherever you may find yourself, the stillness of calm reminds you that only you know what’s best for you. Amid the rush of all you've been told you are, allow your story to unfold and your true self to simply be free. This episode honored Kayla Greaves, a true trailblazer in the beauty industry. With 13 years of experience, Kayla has built an incredible career, moving from editorial and commercial beauty modeling to becoming one of the most sought-after voices both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. If this episode finds you, I hope you feel encouraged to trust in your own wisdom.

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Guest Speaker - Kayla Greaves is one of the most sought-after and authoritative voices in the beauty world—both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. With 13 years of industry experience under her belt, Kayla has truly done it all—from editorial to commercial beauty modeling. She has interviewed dozens of notable celebrities, from Kate Winslet, to Brad Pitt, Naomi Campbell, Halle Berry, Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton, and Chaka Khan, just to name a few. Kayla can be seen as an expert commentator on HBO’s The Beauty of Blackness and Netflix’s The Black Beauty Effect, among other TV appearances, and can be seen in campaigns for Augustinus Bader, Olay, and Shark Beauty. Her vast expertise—from her gift of sparking fun and captivating conversations to creating her own best-selling, award-winning beauty product—has solidified her name in the industry as a true multi-hyphenated storyteller, on-camera talent, and beauty authority.

Even if our innocence was mistaken for weakness, a part of us has learned to grow without losing its essence. Who would've thought I'd end up in a relationship with someone who would run me over, without even an apology? At some point, you move away, just enough to let them collapse. And, in the end, you’re left picking up the pieces of yourself they refused to hold, just as you once held theirs. This episode is a reminder for that version of you, the one who went through the hurt is waiting for the person you are now.

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Building a relationship with yourself means allowing old versions of you to rise from the ashes of loss. Ouch. But as we sit with the ashes and let them transmute into gold, it becomes a connection to something greater than ourselves, anchoring us into the wholeness of our being. This episode is a reminder that you are a miracle, and because of that, what once seemed impossible becomes possible.

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A year later, it’s hard to acknowledge all that we’ve felt, just for it to now be released. The dance between what once was before what is no longer, is now surrendered. When we run at the cost of losing someone or something we know is never going to be true, walking to acceptance is the new light. This episode, to me, is a celebration, not a lesson because we’ve already experienced enough of those in 2024.

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Spiritual awakenings are often romanticized as beautiful, but in reality, they can be overwhelming and full of pain. We often find ourselves seeking, only to realize that what we seek has always resided within us. There comes a time in our healing journey when we are prompted to release everything we’ve sown, allowing our soul to blossom—a process that can only happen in the dark. Allow the dark parts of yourself to be, rather than maintaining a façade you know isn’t true. This episode is for YOU.

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Sometimes, the way our minds connect and goes straight to the heart. It stings us to realize it wasn’t meant for us. What a blessing to connect with what might break us open just enough to allow our truth to emerge. Lately, every time I speak my truth, my voice shakes—a sign that I am finding what I want is deserving. This episode is where I throw out the script and channel those ready to quiet the mind and let the soul speak.

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At 25, I found my life shaping itself around things I just stopped caring about. When I lost something I really liked, I realized I just didn't really love it as much as I love who I am becoming. So, what does it mean to feel lost? Loss can bring clarity, prompting shifts to our most internal dreams leaving behind externalities we no longer care for. This episode is for those who embrace the questions that arise and seek wholeness in every part of themselves, those that heal, those that dream, and those that simply are.

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We’ve been taught to fear the dark, but it’s often where we find the truest parts of ourselves. From the safety of our mother’s womb to life’s quiet, reflective spaces, darkness holds a kind of nurturing that’s rarely recognized. Our next guest speaker, lotus and I dive into reclaiming this space and the power of documenting our life for ourselves. Embracing the ebbs and flows, we learn to see the dark not as something to fear but as a space for rebirth. This episode is for those looking to reclaim all parts of their journey, finding power in places that are often left in shadow.

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Guest Speaker - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lotus Laloba is a certified trauma-informed practitioner specializing in EFT, NLP, and Quantum Reiki, dedicated to the belief that true power lies in embracing both light and darkness. As the host of the LOTUSLIKE podcast, she creates sacred spaces for mental and spiritual wellness, particularly for Black creatives. Lotus empowers individuals to cultivate confidence, clarity, and courage by exploring the wisdom in their shadows, guiding them toward self-mastery through dark feminine energy. This December, she will host manifestation parties, offering participants a powerful environment to align their energy, harness their darkness, and manifest their desires with intention and grace.

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We’ve spent years as students and actually become good. So, how does 5 years feel like a tug of war? I’ve been fighting with myself for control while the judges are the ones listening to this episode today. The judges, successful or not, get to sit comfortably at my expense. She didn’t make it after university. She has a degree and works minimum wage? She majored in arts, that’s why?  What I choose to do next, is finally up to me and maybe that’s scary but freeing. This episodes will feel like being ok in the dark but needing a flashlight just to be sure you made the right decision and ironically this is how we Art Students feel. So I guess here's to being freely lost, confidently (post grad).

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When you begin to grow, those around you may either evolve with you or remain where you left them. Choosing for yourself can trigger envy and jealousy from your circles, creating dynamics that seek to keep you in a past version of yourself that no longer exists. Executive Director of 5X, Harpo reminds us to stay grounded in who we are, affirming there’s no right or wrong way to feel safe in truth, it just is. This episode is for those who are reaching for the stars.

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Guest Speaker - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Harpo Mander is a dynamic cultural producer and leader in the South Asian arts scene in British Columbia, Canada. As the Executive Director of 5X, an organization dedicated to young South Asians, she embodies the South Asian identity in Surrey, driven by her tagline, "Building the world I want to live in."

Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Gender Studies from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Arts in Education & Society from McGill University, Harpo’s research focuses on the challenges faced by second-generation Canadians. Since becoming Executive Director in 2023, she has led the 5X Festival to amplify South Asian voices. Recognized as one of Surrey's Top 25 Under 25 in 2021, she is a community builder and thought leader, contributing insights to organizations like the BC Arts Council and media outlets such as CBC Radio.

Additionally, she hosts the podcast "Brown Girl Guilt," which has garnered over 183,000 plays, showcasing her commitment to community empowerment and cultural representation in Canada.

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