Intellectual Beats

Shayla Kuykendall

If you are the kind of person who does not settle for mediocre conversations, then this podcast is for you! Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues that are relevant to society while shining a light on how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now. Join your host, Shayla Kuykendall, as we go on a journey of elevating conversations. We believe that listening to each other helps produce change, sparks new ideas, and challenges people to see how they can make an impact in their everyday life.

Episodes

  1. May 3

    Stephanie Bright Talks Faith, Rest, Ministry and More

    Today we are talking to evangelist, author, speaker, worship leader, and bible teacher Stephanie Bright, the founder of Christian Girls POP, an online international women’s ministry. From ministering in college dorm rooms to expanding her ministry across the globe, Stephanie has focused on being a good steward of what God has entrusted her with. In this episode, we bridge the original conversation we had with Stephanie in 2022 with where she is now, including embarking on her second missionary trip to Angola, Africa. Connect with Stephanie! Website: https://www.stephaniebright.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdbright/ Purchase Stephanie's Book: https://www.stephaniebright.com/shop Support Stephanie's Missionary Trip: https://www.stephaniebright.com/missions Learn about Christian Girls POP @christiangirlspop Website:https://www.christiangirlspop.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christiangirlspop/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455153177923433YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsUOiSiyGAphiLvPxt-QAQ About the Show: Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues relevant to society, share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, and encourage you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey. Follow Intellectual Beats! Website: https://intellectualbeats.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeats Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/ Connect with Shayla! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuykendall/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaylakuykendall

    36 min

  2. 07/29/2025

    The Transition is Necessary

    Hesitating is a normal human reaction. However, we will all be presented with a door and must decide whether to pivot or stand still.____________About the Show:Intellectual Beats features in-depth conversations to address issues relevant to society. Shayla and her guests will share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, while encouraging you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey. Follow the podcast today on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 🎙🎧 ____________Follow Intellectual Beats!Website: ⁠https://intellectualbeats.com/⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeatsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/___________Connect with Me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuykendall/Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/iamshaylak⁠

    18 min

  3. 07/09/2025

    Addressing Imposter Syndrome: Am I Qualified For This?

    Questioning ourselves is a normal part of life, but doing so can cause us to miss out on assignments tied to our destiny if we are not careful. ____________ About the Show:Intellectual Beats features in-depth conversations to address issues relevant to society. Shayla and her guests will share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, while encouraging you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey. Follow the podcast today on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 🎙🎧 ____________Follow Intellectual Beats!Website: https://intellectualbeats.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/ ___________Connect with Shayla!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuykendall/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamshaylak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaylakuykendall

    38 min

  4. 12/26/2024

    Embracing a Spirit of Gratitude

    Remembering to embrace a spirit of gratitude during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even when bringing in the new year can quickly diminish after the holiday season ends. Let’s not do that this year. Let's dive into how gratitude is a choice that we all have the power to tap into at any moment. ____________ About the Show: Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues relevant to society, share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, and encourage you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey. Follow the podcast today on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 🎙🎧 ____________ Follow Intellectual Beats! Website: https://intellectualbeats.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/ ___________ Connect with Shayla! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuykendall/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamshaylak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaylakuykendall

    24 min

  5. 01/01/2024

    The Power of Thinking Ahead

    As you enter 2024, we want you to remember that your success is going to be tied to your ability to think beyond where you currently are. We break down the three elements that are fundamental to your success while addressing the question you should ask yourself to help you start thinking ahead. About the Show: Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues relevant to society, share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, and encourage you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey.  Follow Intellectual Beats! Website: https://intellectualbeats.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeats  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/  Connect with Shayla!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuykendall/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamshaylak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaylakuykendall --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intellectualbeats/support

    24 min

  6. 05/31/2023

    Embrace Your Season and Go After Your Dreams

    Have you found yourself in a season unlike any other? Maybe it’s a season of pressure, sacrifice, etc. In spite of what the circumstances may look like around you, if you are able to hold on to the promise or dream God has shown you, you can start shifting into the place God is calling you to. It’s time to look at your season differently! Join Shayla as she shares her testimony with you about her journey to becoming a reporter this year. We hope that it will inspire and encourage you along your journey. Listen in for this encouraging episode. About the Show: Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues relevant to society, share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, and encourage you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey.  Follow Intellectual Beats! Website: https://intellectualbeats.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeats  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/  Connect with Shayla!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuykendall/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamshaylak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaylakuykendall

    14 min

  7. 10/18/2022

    Vera Cleveland Talks School Safety, Education Since the Pandemic, the Great Teacher Resignation, and More

    Today we are talking to Vera Cleveland, Principal at Eagle Lake Primary School in Eagle Lake, TX.  We will talk about the changes her school has made since the pandemic and address how her school is taking the proper measures to keep its students safe in the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting. We will also talk about the importance of community, the great teacher resignation, and why Vera is on a mission to redefine the role of a principal as she strives to get into the classroom more to help her teachers and staff. Connect with Vera! Website: https://www.veracleveland.com/   Learn about Eagle Lake Primary School! https://elps.ricecisd.org/ About the Show: Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues relevant to society, share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, and encourage you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey.  Follow Intellectual Beats! Website: https://intellectualbeats.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeats  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/  Connect with Shayla!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuykendall/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamshaylak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbhrm7UR9fxWsPpJuj3veQ

    28 min

  8. 10/13/2022

    Lauren Weiner Addresses Mental Health, Social Media, Stigmas and Listening to Teens and Young Adults

    Today we are talking to a licensed professional counselor, Lauren Weiner, to get her knowledge on mental health and how our teens and young adults are being impacted by today's culture. She explains some of the stigmas around counseling and why it is important to listen to our younger generations. She also addresses how social media and other factors play a role in the anxiety that youth and young adults are facing. Connect with Lauren!  Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lauren-weiner-houston-tx/899623  Follow The Flourishing Way!  Website: https://www.theflourishingway.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TFWhtx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflourishingway_htx/ About the Show: Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues relevant to society, share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, and encourage you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey. Follow Intellectual Beats!  Website: https://intellectualbeats.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/ Connect with Shayla! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuykendall/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamshaylak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbhrm7UR9fxWsPpJuj3veQ

    30 min

  9. 10/05/2022

    Pastor Darrell Jackson Talks Faith, Mentorship, Breaking Into the Music Industry, and More

    Today we are talking to Pastor Darrell Jackson. He breaks down why mentorship is key to reaching your goals and the importance of keeping your intentions pure. He also shares his testimony on how he was able to break into the Gospel music industry and more. Listen in to see why he has been called the "Babyface" of Gospel music. Follow Pastor Darrell Jackson on social!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastordarrell.jackson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastordjack/ About the Show: Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues that are relevant to society, share stories of how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now, and encourage you to take the steps needed to succeed along your journey.  Follow Intellectual Beats!  Website: https://intellectualbeats.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualbeats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualbeats/ Connect with Shayla!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaylakuyke...  Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamshaylak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbhrm7UR9fxWsPpJuj3veQ

    32 min
  10. Welcome to the Intellectual Beats Podcast!

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    Welcome to the Intellectual Beats Podcast!

    If you are the kind of person who does not settle for mediocre conversations, then this podcast is for you! Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues that are relevant to society while shining a light on how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now.  Join your host, Shayla Kuykendall, as we go on a journey of elevating conversations. We believe that listening to each other helps produce change, sparks new ideas, and challenges people to see how they can make an impact in their everyday life.

    1 min

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If you are the kind of person who does not settle for mediocre conversations, then this podcast is for you! Intellectual Beats features in-depth interviews with guests to discuss issues that are relevant to society while shining a light on how they overcame obstacles to get to where they are now. Join your host, Shayla Kuykendall, as we go on a journey of elevating conversations. We believe that listening to each other helps produce change, sparks new ideas, and challenges people to see how they can make an impact in their everyday life.

Information

  • Creator
    Shayla Kuykendall
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shayla Kuykendall
  • Show Website
    Intellectual Beats