✨ Make sure to follow me on Instagram @kaylabrint
for the behind-the-scenes of this new season I’m stepping into.

What happens when you walk away from a thriving business — the one that’s paying the bills, scaling fast, and making sense on paper — because deep down you know it’s no longer where you’re meant to be?

That’s the story I’m sharing today. In this episode, I open up about leaving behind my successful photography education business and why I’m choosing to follow a new path: podcasting, storytelling, and even building a family cookbook captured on film. 🎞️

If you’ve ever felt that tug to pivot — even when it seems crazy — this one’s for you.

Make sure to follow along on the Instagram! The Cooking Show is in the Works! https://www.instagram.com/kaylabrint

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In this episode of The Deviled Egg Society, I’m joined by my dear friend and powerhouse creative, Shannin Williams.

Shannin’s story is nothing short of inspiring—from decades as an interior designer at Stephen F. Austin State University, to launching her own business as a sought-after architectural illustrator, to teaching designers all over the world how to master hand-rendering without relying on cold, computer-generated images.

What started with a single sketch (and a client who insisted on paying her extra for it!) has now turned into an international business. Her illustrations have even caught the eye of The Property Brothers and landed her on TV.

But what makes Shannin’s journey so powerful isn’t just her talent—it’s her message about finding your “true north” and following it with passion and grit, no matter what season of life you’re in.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Shannin went from designing an entire university campus to designing for world-class clients
•  The story of her very first sketch that sparked a business (and why a retired teacher’s words stuck with her forever)
•  Why hand-rendering is making a comeback and how she teaches designers to create illustrations that sell their ideas
•  The importance of finding your “true north” (and how to know when you’ve found it)
•  Why passion and grit matter more than following a linear career path

If you’ve ever felt “too late” to start something new, or boxed in by what others expect you to do—Shannin’s story is proof that it’s never too late to step into your calling.

 Connect with Shannin Williams

• Instagram: @shannin_williams
• Courses + Programs: shanninwilliams.com/bwcourses
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shannin_williams/

 Whether you’re an interior designer, a creative entrepreneur, or just someone searching for your true north—this episode will inspire you to follow your passion without apology.

🍳 SEND ME YOUR SECRET FAMILY RECIPE
Y’all, I’m starting a Grandma’s Secret Recipes series on The Cooking Show Nobody Asked For — and I want YOURS!

📮 Mail it to:
PO Box 442
Texarkana, TX 75504

Bonus points if it’s handwritten (because I love that). Doesn’t have to be your grandma’s — could be your aunt’s, neighbor’s, or anyone’s — as long as it’s a treasured family recipe.

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM
Follow me here → @kaylabrint for cooking chaos, podcast updates, and Southern life in real time.

FOLLOW MEGAN
Instagram → @oharephotos
The Photo Project → thephotoproject.co

🎧 ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Megan O’Hare knows what it’s like to chase a calling — even when it means burning down something that’s “working” to build something better. We talk about perseverance, pivoting when your gut says it’s time, and building a business that fits your life (not the other way around).

Be Brave Over Comfortable

👉 Come say hey on Instagram: @kaylabrint. I love hearing from y’all and sharing the behind-the-scenes!

This episode wasn’t planned—but it’s one I had to record.

Something’s been weighing heavy on my heart, and I couldn’t shake it: what if we just lived a life with no regrets?

I’m sharing a personal story about making a big decision for my son’s school—even when it meant walking away from a good thing—because I didn’t want to live with the “what ifs.”

If you’ve got something in your life that just isn’t working, this is your permission slip to do something about it.

Here’s what to do:

1. Get honest — What’s not working?
2. Zoom out — Will you regret not taking action a year from now?
3. Take one small step — Just enough to get the ball rolling.
4. Make peace with imperfect — You don’t have to have it all figured out.
5. Repeat this with me — I’d rather be brave than comfortable.

✨ If this message hit home, share it with a friend and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

We only get one shot at this life, friend. Let’s be brave—together. 💛

Connect with me on Instagram: @kaylabrint 🧡

In this episode, I’m sharing a real, raw story straight from the trenches of summer break. After one too many tech-triggered meltdowns (mine and theirs 🙃), I snapped—and yanked all screens from the house. No TV, no Switch, no nothing. What started as a last-straw meltdown turned into something that changed our home in ways I never expected.

I’m walking you through:

• Why I ditched screens cold turkey
• What the first few days (and meltdowns) were really like
• The unexpected magic that showed up when boredom hit
• Why I might never go back—and how you can decide if this is right for your family too

If you’ve ever felt like the referee, the nag, the mom who’s “not fun anymore”… this one’s for you. 💛

Let me know your thoughts and tips for reintroducing screens—if you’ve figured out a way that actually works for your family. I’m all ears. 👂
Shoot me a message on IG: @kaylabrint

Y’all, this one’s a doozy in the best way possible. Today on The Deviled Egg Society, I’m joined by the hilarious, brilliant, and downright charming Landon Bryant — better known as @landontalks.

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📚 Mentioned in This Episode:

• Landon’s book: Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to Southern Sayings
• Landon’s podcast with Kate: LandonTalks with Kate
• Follow Landon on Instagram: @landontalks
• Watch on YouTube: Landon Talks a Lot

👏 Connect with Kayla:

Instagram: @kaylabrint
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Landon is a digital entertainer, comedian, bestselling author, and Mississippi native with a heart as big as a cast iron skillet.

We talk about his unexpected rise to internet fame, his deep Southern roots, and the power of showing up as your full, authentic self — even if it means stirring the pot with some deviled egg controversy. Oh yes, we go there. 🥚🔥

Whether you’re Southern born and raised or just Southern curious, this is a conversation you’ll be quoting, bookmarking, and belly-laughing through. Bless it. 💛

🧵 In This Episode, We Chat About:

• How Landon stumbled (literally) into his calling and built a viral brand
• The viral Walmart High School story that put him on the map
• Why consistency and authenticity are his secret sauce
• The real reason his bestselling book Bless Your Heart has footnotes (and why they’re the BEST part!)
• The deviled egg moment that nearly broke the internet 🧂
• His advice for anyone trying to find (or walk in) their calling
• His brand new Christmas book, coming soon!

Come say "hi" on Instagram: @kaylabrint

I’m chatting with someone near and dear to me — my friend Nichole Holze — and y’all, you’re gonna want to take notes.

Nichole is a homeschooling mama, travel content creator, and one of the most intentionally brave women I know. She’s been carving her own path long before it was cool — road-tripping across the country with her two kids, building a business that funds their adventures, and doing it all in a way that actually fits her family’s values.

We talk about:

• Why homeschooling her way was the key to everything — and how it’s a metaphor for doing life your way
• The idea of being “responsibly brave” — bold with a plan (and a backup)
• How to tune out the noise and get quiet enough to hear your calling
• Building a slow, steady business rooted in authenticity and integrity
• What it means to be a working mom who walks the walk, even when there’s no roadmap

Nichole didn’t go viral. She didn’t stumble into success. She built it, slowly and intentionally — one decision at a time — and her story is one of the most powerful examples I’ve seen of what it means to walk in your calling.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
• Follow Nichole on Instagram: @coleyraeh
• Local adventures in Texarkana: @arklatexadventures

In this episode of The Deviled Egg Society, I’m pouring a glass of wine and pulling back the curtain on what’s really been going on in my heart this year: learning to let go of things that no longer serve me.

 It hasn’t been easy—and I’m still very much in the thick of it—but I’m sharing the signs that helped me identify what needed to go, the different areas of life I’m evaluating, and the exact process I’m using to move forward with peace.
 If something in your life is feeling heavy lately, this one’s for you.

🧹 Categories to Evaluate

You’ll hear me walk through these six areas where we can all pause and ask: “Is this still serving me?”

• Physical spaces (clutter, old hobbies, that jacket from 1997 😉)
• Digital clutter (photos, apps, storage, inboxes)
  👉 I talk more about this in the previous episode – don’t miss it!
• Time commitments (roles, routines, responsibilities that were for a past season)
• Relationships (friendships or dynamics that feel draining rather than life-giving)
• Mindsets (perfectionism, scarcity, comparison)
• Habits (late nights, people pleasing, skipping your morning routine… calling myself out!)

🧭 The 5-Step “Bless & Release” Process

Here’s the process I use when it’s time to let something go:

1. Identify it – Name it honestly.
2. Acknowledge it – It did serve you once.
3. Decide – Is it helping you become who you’re called to be now?
4. Release – Let it go with peace (pray about it, journal, etc.).
5. Replace – Make room for what will serve you in this new season.

💬 Journal Prompt

Here’s your reflection for the week:

💡And yes—"terrifying" is a valid first answer.

Write it down. Then come back to it the next day and see what new feelings come up. Is there any excitement on the other side of that fear?

✨ Resource Mentioned

• The Bible Recap: A daily Bible reading plan and podcast I’ve done for 5 years. It’s free and such a gift.

Thank you so much for being here, for showing up, and for being brave enough to reevaluate what’s in your life right now.
 As I said at the end... I’m somewhere between screaming and laughing on this roller coaster ride—and I’m so glad we’re on it together. 💛

🎙 Episode Title: Declutter Your Phone, Discover Your Purpose

📲 Follow along on Instagram: @kaylabrint

Y’all… I’m on a journey to walk in my calling, and something that keeps coming up over and over again is how cluttered and distracted I feel—especially when it comes to my phone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the five major areas of digital clutter that have been stealing my peace and how I’m taking my phone back one step at a time.

I’m talkin’:

• ✉️ Deleting 4,000+ unread emails (yes, really)
• 💬 Cleaning out my text messages
• 📸 Backing up 30,000 photos and 3,000 videos 😅
• 📇 Updating old contacts (including one wild story about an ex from high school)
• 📱 Reviewing every single app before moving to my new iPhone

This is about so much more than organizing a phone—it’s about creating margin to hear from the Lord, be more present, and finally get clear on what I’m truly called to do.

Mentioned in this episode:
For organizing your photos and backing them up the right way, check out my friend Megan O’Hare!
📸 Megan O’Hare on Instagram

🎙 Episode 8: You Need a Hobby (And So Do I)

In last week’s episode, I talked about the journey of finding your calling — and y’all, this week I’m diving into something that’s surprisingly connected:

👉 Having a dang hobby.

Not a hustle.
 Not something that checks a box.
 But something you do just because you love it.

And here’s the truth… I don’t have one right now.
 I’ve spent so much time building a business, raising kids, and doing all the things that somewhere along the way… I forgot to make time for me.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why I believe hobbies are a huge part of reconnecting with your purpose
• The productivity trap that made me push hobbies aside
• And the 3 steps I’m taking right now to finally find a hobby again

Whether you’ve got a hobby you love or you feel like you’ve lost yourself a little — this episode is for you.

Let’s stay connected:
Tag me @kaylabrint and tell me what hobby you love (or want to try)! I’m building my no-judgment hobby list, and I’d love your ideas!