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April 4, 2025 42 mins

Summary

In this episode of Take Up Space, Taryn Pascal interviews Kayla Countryman, a holistic wellness coach and yoga instructor. They discuss Kayla's journey from working in a marketing agency to launching her own business, Authentically K, which focuses on empowering women of color. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking up space, overcoming fear, and defining success on one's own terms. Kayla shares practical self-care tips for Black women, highlighting the significance of nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management in achieving wellness and personal fulfillment.

Chapters

03:47 Empowerment Through Community: The Role of Black-Owned Businesses

06:33 Taking Up Space: The Importance of Voice and Identity

09:39 Internal Reflection: The Key to External Success

12:15 Overcoming Fear: The Path to Authenticity

15:17 Defining Success: Beyond Accolades and Money

17:56 Wellness for Black Women: Practical Self-Care Tips

21:00 The Power of Dreams: Creating a Vision for Success

23:32 Final Thoughts: Embracing Your Worth and Purpose

41:56 Introduction to the Take Up Space Podcast

42:14 Engagement and Community Building


To learn more about Kayla and her wellness offerings follow her on Instagram! She's giving away a discount to anyone who signs up from this podcast episode, learn more here!

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