Beneath The Seams

Kala Riggins
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Beneath The Seams

Life is can be so complex. And honestly? Most of us are just trying to figure it out in real time. Beneath The Seams is my love letter to those of us who are tired of hiding behind perfectly packaged versions of ourselves. I’m your host, Kala Riggins — creative conversationalist, and depth is my love language! Every episode blends confessions, candid conversations, and cackles — the kind that help you feel seen, soften a little, and realize you’re not alone in whatever season you’re in. Because the truth is: when we stop pretending and go Beneath the Seams, we get closer to who we truly are. No pressure. No perfection. Just peace in the process of figuring it out. Let’s go Beneath The Seams! @KalaRiggins

  1. JUN 6

    Your Lack of a Social Life Is Holding You Back

    🎙️ Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack. https://kalariggins.substack.com/ -- This one is for the millennial who misses outside! Social media told us to isolate, grind in silence, and only reappear when we’re fully healed. But what if hiding out is holding us back? In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers on... -What we lose when we stop socializing -How community might be the key to your next creative breakthrough. spiritual awakening, and even financial glow-up. -The glamorization of isolation and why “I like to be in the house” culture is overrated -How socializing fuels your spiritual and creative energy (even if you're in a funk) -Why your friends see you in ways you don’t see yourself—and how that reflection is essential -How creativity finds you in joy, not just strategy Let’s go Beneath The Seams! -- 00:00 – Coming Up on the Episode 02:30 – Where I’ve Been + Why I Took a Creative Pause 08:15 – The Mini-Series You Might’ve Missed: Beneath It All 11:50 – Why I’m Reclaiming My Social Life 15:40 – That TikTok That Perfectly Captures the Outside Girl Era 21:25 – Isolation ≠ Healing: We Need Each Other 26:45 – How Being Social Fuels Your Creativity and Your Confidence 33:10 – You’re Not Lazy. You’re Just Lacking Joy. 36:55 – Physical + Mental Health Benefits of Being Outside 42:30 – From Tired to Rested: The Spiritual Reset That Happens in Community 49:40 – How People Help You See Your Gifts (and Call You Out With Love) 55:55 – A Word on Receiving Compliments + Celebrating Yourself 59:45 – My Helen Keller Award Nomination (!!) 1:02:00 – Final Thoughts: Community is Not Optional — If something in this episode hit home, leave a review, drop a comment, and tell a friend to tune in. Let’s keep the conversation going—because beneath the seams, we’re all just figuring it out. --- Let's stay connected https://www.instagram.com/kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about content and convos that grow your creativity, confidence, and coin. --- Connect with me: Podcast Website: https://beneaththeseams.com/ Book a call https://cal.com/kalariggins Instagram + TikTok @kalariggins Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

    44 min

  2. APR 28

    You started...but now it's time to get serious. | Beneath It All 🤐

    This is Beneath It All, a mini version of my podcast (Beneath The Seams) where I share real-time, real-life reflections in between episodes. In today’s episode, we get into: The Pain of Not Keeping GoingHow it Seems everyone is a season of starting over: Dealing with the not feeling "Normal" Finding Spiritual Clarity in Not Having a Traditional PathWhat it means to get Serious About Your Calling Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack. https://kalariggins.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:45 – Why "I Wish I'd Kept Going" Is My Constant Thought 02:15 – Starting Over: Why It Feels Like a Fresh Start for Everyone 04:00 – Why Trying to Be “Normal” Is Holding Me Back 05:30 – The Moment I Tried to Be Normal & Gave Up My Dream 07:00 – The Real Meaning of "Getting Serious" in Your Purpose 08:30 – Embracing What Makes You Different—Even When It Feels Like a Struggle 09:45 – The Launch of "Seamless" and What’s Coming Next 10:30 – How I’m Finally Staying True to Myself Let’s stay connected: / @kalariggins I'm Kala… host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires women to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here, it's all about creative ideas, bold style, and deep conversations.

    26 min

  3. APR 17

    The Family Drama We Don’t Discuss & How It Shapes Us | ft. Shawntrise Williams

    This one is for the millennial who was raised with a bit of family drama... In this episode, I sit with Life Coach Shawntrise Williams who is also my first cousin as we have a deeply personal conversation about... -The family drama we never talked about—and how it’s still affecting us. -That feeling of being disconnected and wishing we were closer. -How the emotional and physical distance in our family made us question where we truly belong. -The stories we never heard, leaving us with more questions than answers about our family. -Why we’re finally speaking up and healing through honest, raw conversations. Let's go Beneath The Seams! Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack. https://kalariggins.substack.com/ --- 00:00 – Coming Up Teaser 02:10 – Family Dynamics We Never Discuss How unspoken tensions in our families affect us in adulthood. 06:25 – What It Was Like Growing Up in a Divided Family: Separations and the impact it had on us. 10:50 – The Secrets We Didn’t Know About Our Family 15:20 – Generational Trauma: The Weight of Family Drama 20:30 – The Family Bonds We Missed Out On and the things we wished we had experienced. 25:40 – Navigating healing from the wounds created by our family dynamics. 30:45 – The Role of Grandparents in Shaping Our Experiences 35:50 – Overcoming Family Disconnection as Adults 40:10 – The importance of opening up these conversations and healing together. 45:30 – Moving Forward: What we are doing differently in the future. --- Connect with the guest: Shawntrise Williams of LBH Life Coaching https://lbhlifecoaching.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacASY64nAutgKGx1OgwLzr-QWHlF1nGU5YlQaezzGUeYTFqbzfLiWMOfDvKCQ_aem_133vk92T6U24NEzVl8glpQ https://www.instagram.com/lbhlifecoaching/ --- Let's stay connected / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations.

    49 min

  4. APR 10

    I wish I'd Kept Going when I first started. | Beneath It All 🤐

    Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack. https://kalariggins.substack.com/ Welcome to Beneath It All, a mini version of my Podcast (Beneath The Seams) where I share real time, real life reflections in between episodes. Enjoy this vlog as, we discuss: - An exciting announcement! - The Struggle with Uncertainty and Regret - The Power of Starting Over - The Importance of Self-Forgiveness - Aligning with Your Creative Calling because... Beneath It All, I wish I'd Kept Going when I first started. Join my private pod community "Seamless" over on Substack. https://kalariggins.substack.com/ --- 00:45 – Thoughts That Keep Me Up at Night 02:15 – The Power of Starting Over 04:00 – Aligning with My Creative Calling 05:30 – Prioritizing Attempts Over Exemptions 07:00 – Navigating Uncertainty & Finding Light 08:30 – Leaning into Forgiveness 09:45 – The Launch of My Private Community on Substack 10:30 – Staying True to You --- Let's stay connected / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations.

    12 min

  5. MAR 25

    Jess Hilarious' Crash Out Re-triggerd My Corporate Trauma

    This one is for the millennial who is fed up with corporate culture... Jess Hilarious went viral after her Breakfast Club drama, but for me? It triggered some deep, deep wounds from my own corporate trauma. In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers on... -The performative nature of corporate jobs & why so many of us have to shrink ourselves to survive. -The emotional and psychological toll of workplace politics. -Why black spaces in corporate settings can be just as toxic—if not worse. -The realities of layoffs, gaslighting, and why HR is never on your side. -The ongoing battle between financial security and creative freedom. Let's go Beneath The Seams! Join the waitlist for my private pod community. https://kalariggins.myflodesk.com/t1i... --- 00:00 – Coming Up on the Episode 02:14 – Why This Topic Hits So Close to Home 06:38 – Jess Hilarious & The Breakfast Club Drama Breakdown 10:50 – Corporate America is a Modern-Day Plantation! 15:22 – The Performative Nature of Work & How It Breaks You Down 20:15 – Black Corporate Spaces: Just as Toxic? 25:48 – Gaslighting, HR Games & Why They Don’t Care About You 30:30 – The Struggle Between Financial Stability & Creative Freedom 35:42 – How Corporate Jobs Destroy Confidence & Authenticity 40:10 – Leaving Corporate: The Best & Hardest Decision You’ll Make 45:55 – Finding Your Power in a Broken System --- Let's stay connected / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations.

    1h 2m

  6. MAR 21

    You can start from scratch and still win! Ft. Jocelyn Perry

    This one is for the millennial who is learning to embrace their multifaceted identity, step into their power, and stop living for everyone else. In this episode I chat with my line sister, friend, and client Jocelyn Perry as we discuss… -The struggle of self-discovery after years of prioritizing others -How entrepreneurship challenges personal growth & self-worth -The power of saying NO and setting boundaries -The mindset shifts needed to keep starting over and betting on yourself -Why personal branding matters—even when your business is successful without it Let’s go Beneath The Seams! Connect with the guest! https://www.instagram.com/iamjocelynperry/?hl=en Join the waitlist for my private pod community. https://kalariggins.myflodesk.com/t1i... --- 00:00 – Coming Up 02:15 – Introducing Jocelyn: Entrepreneurship, Reinvention & Identity 06:42 – The Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship: Never Giving Up 10:31 – Playing the Background vs. Stepping Into the Spotlight 15:28 – The Grocery Store Moment: Realizing She Didn’t Know Herself 20:45 – Learning to Prioritize Yourself & Set Boundaries 25:50 – From Building Million-Dollar Companies to Betting on Herself 30:12 – The Power of Saying No & Breaking Free from Stability 35:18 – The Role of Relationships in Self-Discovery 40:27 – Entrepreneurship & Personal Branding: Why It’s Time to Be Seen 45:55 – Overcoming Overthinking & Just Putting Yourself Out There 50:10 – Defining Legacy: Business, Family & Impact --- Let's stay connected / kalariggins I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations.

    52 min

  7. FEB 27

    The "rules" of dating that I am no longer following.

    This one is for the millennial who is done with the silly "rules" of dating and wants to experience things on their own terms. In this episode we discuss... Ditching Dating Rules: Finding Peace and Connection Beyond Social NormsNavigating the Complexities of Modern Dating for MillennialsAuthentic Dating: Embracing Intimacy and Connection Without Rules-Listening to your gut but now overthinking. Let's go Beneath The Seams! Join the waitlist for my private pod community. https://kalariggins.myflodesk.com/t1i77rqlj6 -------------------------- Let's stay connected! -------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/kalariggins/ Shop My Links ------------------------ https://shopmy.us/kalariggins About Me... ------------------------- I'm Kala... host, content creator. I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about creative ideas...bold style...and deep conversations. -------------------------- Work With Me: https://cal.com/kalariggins/borrow-my... https://cal.com/kalariggins My Website: https://kalariggins.com/ Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

    47 min

  8. FEB 20

    In my 30s and still figuring out who I want to be when I grow up.

    This one is for the millennial who doesn't know who they want to be when they grow up. In this episode we discuss... What to do when you don't like what you're doing.Figuring out how to make your dreams come true.Redefining what having your life together means. Learning to ask God for permission and no one else. Let's go Beneath The Seams! Join the waitlist for my private pod community. https://kalariggins.myflodesk.com/t1i77rqlj6 -------------------------- Let's stay connected! -------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/kalariggins/ Shop My Links ------------------------ https://shopmy.us/kalariggins About Me... ------------------------- I'm Kala... host, content creator, and personal branding strategist! I love creating content that inspires woman to unapologetically be their true selves. Over here it's all about content and convos that grow your creativity, confidence, and coin. -------------------------- Work With Me: https://cal.com/kalariggins/borrow-my... https://cal.com/kalariggins My Website: https://kalariggins.com/ Contact: Kala@KalaRiggins.com

    50 min
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Life is can be so complex. And honestly? Most of us are just trying to figure it out in real time. Beneath The Seams is my love letter to those of us who are tired of hiding behind perfectly packaged versions of ourselves. I’m your host, Kala Riggins — creative conversationalist, and depth is my love language! Every episode blends confessions, candid conversations, and cackles — the kind that help you feel seen, soften a little, and realize you’re not alone in whatever season you’re in. Because the truth is: when we stop pretending and go Beneath the Seams, we get closer to who we truly are. No pressure. No perfection. Just peace in the process of figuring it out. Let’s go Beneath The Seams! @KalaRiggins

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  • Creator
    Kala Riggins
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Kala Riggins
  • Show Website
    Beneath The Seams

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