THIS IS WHERE I LANDED With Shayla

Episode 31 is finally here and my heart is overflowing. The season finale of season 3. AHHHH. What a beautiful journey this has been.

Since February second, when this season began, I have grown in ways I could not have imagined. I have stretched, healed, surrendered, and stepped deeper into who God is calling me to be. Every lesson, every shift, every moment of clarity is because of Him. I am sitting in pure gratitude as I reflect on how far I have come and how faithfully He has guided me.

As I move into sabbatical, I...

Week 1 of sabbatical recap and a heart check. 

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This Is Where I Landed with Shayla
I’m in my bold, soft, God‑led becoming era — and I hope this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to take up space too. Step into your power, step into your softness, and choose the version of you that feels aligned, peaceful, and undeniable.

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We have a very special guest on today’s episode and she is coming in hot with wisdom, love, and that prophetic grandma anointing. I’m sharing a piece of a conversation my grandma and I had the other day, and I want you to listen as if she is speaking directly to you. Let her words pour into you the way they poured into me.

Sometimes all we need is a reminder from someone who has lived, prayed, endured, and believed their way through life. A reminder that steadies you. A reminder that pushes you forward. A re...

It’s 12am and your girl is back, fresh off a six hour nap on the couch like life didn’t just try to spin me around again. Stillness really does save me every time. I took an impromptu pause, but I’m here now, grounded, grateful, and ready to close this season out strong.

This episode is a real time recap of my last week: filing for disability, having my role eliminated after five years, and navigating what it feels like to be without a job for the first time in my adult life. I’m talking...

This week felt like a Holy Week love letter straight from God to me. I’m recapping all the ways He reminded me — loudly, softly, unexpectedly — that He sent Jesus to die just for me. From the little moments to the big ones, His fingerprints were all over my days.

Sunday’s message, “Only Believe,” hit me right in my heart and spirit. It was one of those sermons where you feel like God pulled up a chair, looked you in your eyes, and said, “Daughter, this one’s for you.” And honestly, it was.

I’m sharing everyt...

March closed with softness, joy, and a whole lot of clarity. It reminded me how important it is to have fun, to lean into friendship, and to stay rooted in community. It also showed me just how far I’ve come in my healing — and that it’s still okay to have moments where I’m not okay. Healing isn’t a finish line; it’s a continuous, grace‑filled process, and I’m grateful for every step.

And now… it’s spring.
A season of blooming, blossoming, flourishing, and thriving.
A season where everything that’s been growing...

This weekend was full of the softest self‑care moments, the kind that remind you you’re held, loved, and allowed to breathe. From a dreamy date‑night experience with live music and candlelight, to an unexpected Zumba class that lifted my whole spirit, to lounging by the pool like the sun was personally checking in on me.

South Carolina basketball had me locked in, so I’m giving you my March Madness predictions and sharing CBA updates because we officially have a season. I spent time with Taylor, soaked up church, and closed the weekend with some muc...

The signs, the words, the messages, the synchronicities have been at an all‑time high. Today marks 8 years since my brother passed away, which still feels absolutely insane to say out loud. And on this exact day, I realized I’ve officially surpassed 2,000 downloads on the pod.

Two thousand downloads of This Is Where I Landed with Shayla.
I am SOOOOO PROUD OF MYSELF.

Eight years is a long time to miss someone. But today was a good day. From the moment I woke up, the energy felt different, lighter than it has in a lo...

It’s your midweek check‑in, bestie that gentle reminder that you are so close to the weekend. Keep going, keep breathing, keep trusting.

“Peace be still and know that I am God.”
I’ve been waiting for a word, and this week… I finally got one.

God is never late. He is always on time. Even when your circumstances don’t look ideal, even when the timing feels off, even when you’re tired. His promises still stand. Your only job is to trust the process and stay aligned.

In this episode, I’m sha...

My first guest of the season!! Tay is finally on the pod, y’all and this one feels special. 

I’m introducing you to one of my closest friends turned family, Taylor. We met on Bumble BFF back in August 2023, swiped right, and somehow built a sisterhood that has carried us through some of the most transformative seasons of our lives.

In this episode, we cover a lot, and the gems drop naturally.
From meeting on an app and choosing each other as friends, to witnessing each other’s evolution in real time. From Taylor...

Oh hello, old friend.
As I’ve shared before, grief comes in waves—and with the wild series of events approaching, I can feel those waves slowly gathering themselves again. Triggers are real, and they stir up emotions you thought you’d already sorted through. In the midst of it all, it’s important to remember that they are just waves. Like life, they ebb and they flow.

Give yourself grace. Remember that it’s okay to not be okay. It happens, and it’s human. Sometimes you really do need to take the day off, even when yo...

Weekend recap, weekday reset, and your unofficial Vegas tour guide reporting live. I’m giving you the full rundown because Vibe Distribution is officially back in rotation and a time was absolutely had. From the Mad Apple show at New York New York on the Strip to the full Fremont Street experience, I’m here to be your virtual Vegas tour guide, the friend who tells you what’s worth your time, what’s giving energy, and what you can skip. 

I’m also sharing how my week kicked off, the importance of dance as release, rest as restorat...

This episode is your wake‑up call from your favorite podcast bestie: you’re not giving yourself nearly enough credit for everything you’ve pushed through, built, survived, and elevated. A conversation with a friend who just took the BAR exam snapped me into reality — we hype everyone else up, but somehow forget to acknowledge our own wins. That ends today.

I’m giving you the real, unfiltered best‑friend truth: when people show you who they are the first time, believe them. Stop letting people test your boundaries. Stop giving grace where accountability is due. People will always...

It’s Friday…. or whatever day you’re tuning in and the vibes are high! It’s 10pm, I’m unwinding, and I’m recapping a full‑on self‑care day. We’re talking a 13‑minute ortho appointment, a three‑hour nap, four and a half hours at the nail salon, and two hours of shopping. A marathon of pouring into me.

WHAT. A. DAY.

Settle in and enjoy the vibes ✨

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This Is Where I Landed with Shayla
I’m in my bold, soft, God‑led becoming era — and...

It’s always a great day when you start it with yoga. I got in 2.4 miles on my lunch break, grounded myself in the park, grabbed a Big Mac, cruised around listening to music, hit IKEA with Tay, and wrapped the night with sushi. We love this for me.

This episode is a midweek recap and a real check‑in. I’m off tomorrow, and the whole day is dedicated to self‑care — from my ortho appointment, to a morning hike, nails at noon, and a little shopping right after. A full day of pouring back into me.

Sunday service recap, rooftop edition. I was stretched out on the roof, reading and minding my business, when I got that familiar nudge to start yapping—and you know I never turn down a rooftop recording moment. I’m sharing my Sunday and my whole weekend, including my dramatic crash‑out over South Carolina’s loss to Texas because… basketball is life, let’s be serious.

Then we get into today’s Atmosphere of Faith sermon, because whew… it had my name on it. Mark 5: 21-27. Right in the middle of talking, I sat up, turned around, and the sunset w...

This episode ends a little abruptly, so my apologies in advance. But I had to tap in because I saw a post on IG that stopped me in my tracks:

“Being rare means many people will admire the idea of having you in their life. But admiration and capacity are not the same thing. Some people are fascinated by rarity but don’t know how to nurture it. That’s often when they lose access to you.”

Whew. The words really speak for themselves, but I did my best to unpack what that means in real lif...

This episode is giving on the phone with your bestie, and honestly… those are always our favorites. It’s a full moon, and you already know your girl loves the stars, the sun, the moon, and all the things. I’m sprawled across the bed after a 9pm nap and five snoozes, yapping about how I welcomed in this full‑moon energy,  from rooftop yoga at sunrise to skating around the parking lot on my lunch break vibing to J. Cole’s The Fall Off.

Before we get too deep, let’s settle the real question of the day: Disc...

Church was so good, I had to come back with a recap!

2 Corinthians 2:10–11
“Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive… in the presence of Christ, so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs.”

Forgiveness is not about excusing what happened or pretending it didn’t hurt. It’s about protecting your spirit. It’s about choosing clarity over chaos, peace over pettiness, and alignment over emotional entanglement. And from where I’m standing in this season, forgiveness is something I do for me, not for them.

B...

If I had a Moesha‑style diary for 2026, January and February would have their own chapters. January was the plot twist. February was the character development. Together, they taught me about alignment, timing, softness, and the power of returning to myself again and again. In this episode, I’m flipping through the pages — the lessons, the losses, the glow‑ups, the boundaries, the breakthroughs. I wrap it up with a few gems I’ve learned along the way, the kind that make you pause and check in with yourself. What did February teach you?

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As the great prophet TI said, “You can have whatever you like.” And that’s on period. Make your dreams your reality, LIVE! Try new things, meet new people, go new places. You are that guy, you are that girl, you are whomever you choose to be. Never forget that!

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This Is Where I Landed with Shayla
I’m in my bold, soft, God‑led becoming era — and I hope this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to take up space too. Step into your power, step into your soft...

Win before you begin!
This week, I’m recapping Sunday service and whew… what a word. We were in Deuteronomy 20:1–4, and listen — that scripture hit different when you’re in a season of reclaiming everything God said is yours.

I had the absolute pleasure of hearing Pastor Rich Wilkerson preach at my church’s 8‑year anniversary this Sunday. A full‑circle moment for me, because when I lived in New York, I was a member of his brother’s church in Harlem, Trinity New. If you’re ever in NYC, I highly recommend checking them out. That family has a wa...

Happy Friday! I’m late to upload but you’re getting a semi live, real and raw midday podcast recorded and immediately uploaded for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! 

You really can’t help people who don’t want to help themselves. You can’t want something more for someone than they want it for themselves. At some point, you have to stop letting things roll off your back and start honoring what you need. Sometimes that means loving people from a distance.

Take that PTO. Plan that vacation. Pour from a full glass, never an empty one.<...

If Moesha had a podcast, it would sound a lot like this. Honest. Reflective. A little dramatic in the best way. Rooted in telling the truth out loud. But this isn’t her diary. This is my voice, my pen, my show.

Journaling has changed my life in ways I’m still uncovering. And honestly, nobody modeled the art of honest reflection better than Moesha Mitchell. Every “Dear Diary” moment was a masterclass. She walked us through her first thoughts, her feelings, her confusion, her clarity, and then closed with the lesson she was taking with her. That’s j...

I’m recapping my weekend, starting with the Cardi B concert because listen, Cardi can do no wrong in my eyes. But even with all the fun, there were definitely a few hiccups throughout the night.

This was also my first Valentine’s Day as a single woman, and honestly… it was lovely. Soft, intentional, and full of the kind of self‑love that actually sustains you. I’m pouring from a cup that’s full, not empty. We’ve learned our lessons, babe, and we’re moving differently because of it.

Tap in for the weekend reca...

Consider this our weekly check‑in. I’m catching you up on my work week, unpacking the WNBA’s CBA negotiations (or the lack thereof), and getting into the Unrivaled 1v1 tournament because… whew, there’s a lot to say. I’m also sharing my Valentine’s Day plans, my upcoming Cardi B concert moment, and answering our very first listener question of the season.

If you’ve got something you want me to talk through on the pod, send your question to Landedpod@gmail.com.

Remember, you are that guy, you are that girl, you are whomever...

Live a little, babe, life is too short to be stressed and serious all the time. I’m talking fun, new experiences, new people, new energy. Drake said it best: you only live once.

This episode is a full weekend recap: Friday night out work my girls which turned into the longest but most fun weekend, trying new hairstyles and unlocking new characters, the Bunny Bowl, dancing as therapy, and a whole lot of self care! I’m jumping from topic to topic, sharing gems, stories, and a few of my favorite songs because music is my love...

Mental health days matter. Full stop. With the world doing the most, this is your reminder to slow down, check in, and take care of you — and your people.

This episode is a heart check, a vibe check, and a reality check for whoever’s listening on the other side. I’m talking self‑awareness, community, humanity, and all the things we forget when life gets loud.

If you’ve been running on fumes, this is your cue to pause and get honest with yourself.

Rest in Peace Uncle Terry 🧡 🏀 

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Welcome to my post crash‑out TED Talk 😂. Today we’re unpacking gaslighting, boundaries, manipulation, protecting your energy, emotional intelligence, forgiveness, and all the little delusions that make relationships… interesting.

It was a short stint, but whew… it’s hard not to crash‑out when people have you messed up. And since I’m already in my bag, I’m also sharing some of my favorite episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 the ones that still hit, still teach, classics ✨

And you already know… once I start rambling, that’s when the episode gets good 😂.

The truth is, the clarity af...

Allow me to reintroduce myself.
The businesswoman. The model. The makeup artist. The woman who broke the cycle she was once trapped in and chose herself again.
It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

This episode is a love letter to every version of me the girl I was, the woman I am, and the one I’m still becoming. It’s the story of losing myself, finding my way back, and realizing every detour was divine. An ode to the girl with passion and vision, the one whose flame dimmed but never died… just wai...

HELLO, HELLO! Your favorite podcast bestie is back and Season 3 has officially landed.

I thought I’d be returning at the top of the year, sometime in January… and then I heard February. You know your girl has been working on her obedience, so I asked God for a date. First it was Valentine’s Day, 2/14 which made perfect sense with this renewed love and adoration I’ve found for myself. But then it shifted to 2/2, and the message was loud and clear.

2/2: intuition, alignment, divine timing, intentionality, manifestation.
A reminder that God’s timing wil...

As the flowers hit the closet floor and I unfold myself from my little pretzel, I stand up, take a bow, and officially close out Season 2. THANK YOU. This season has been full of healing, full of growth, full of moments where I surprised even myself and I hope that on the other side of this audio, you’ve been healing and growing right alongside me.

I’m so proud of myself for pouring into me, grounding me, rediscovering me, and loving me more now than ever before. This journey has been tender, stretching, hilarious, humbling, and so n...

A day late to drop the body but it’s been a wild last 48 hours! Better late than never; right? I’m back in New York after a fun and exciting weekend celebrating my accomplishment of 1K downloads on the pod! I’m recapping the beautiful sound bath experience and the much needed girls night out. Im also sharing a piece of my vision for the pod and manifesting all of my wildest dreams. This episode is a catchup, our favorite type of episode. I’mShoutout to justice Jackson and vibe distribution once again, a time was had at their ug...

Friend to the pod and our resident therapist, sound healer, reiki master, and yoga instructor, Fay’s Flower, is back with us. After tuning into “The 1K Special ft. Deion and Maya” and “Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself,” Fay noticed how much of our story tracks back to childhood and she wanted to take us deeper.

This episode is all about attachment styles and love languages: the ways we show up in relationships, the roots of those patterns, and how we can teach people to love us well. We’re breaking down the four attachment styles—secure, anxiou...

I’ll admit.. I was skeptical about Reiki, but after my first at-home session with Fay, I’m a believer. Not only was it my first Reiki experience, it was also Fay’s first time facilitating in someone’s home, which made the energy even more powerful for both of us. I felt the shifts in real time, thoughts and emotions releasing, my body finding ease, my spirit finding peace. When it was over, I stood taller, lighter, and more aligned than I’ve felt in a long time.

In this episode, Fay and I share both sides of t...

Your girl did something I never thought I’d do, solo hiking! Four miles, just me, the trail, and a whole lot of courage. I had to bring you along for the ride because stepping outside my comfort zone deserves a little celebration, go me!

This episode is a full vibe check: a recap of my week, a peek into my weekend, and what’s next as I get ready to travel back east. Plus, I finally had my reiki session with Fay and whew… let me tell you, it was everything. My energy is magnetic and attrac...

⚠️ Warning: Loud sounds, random yelling, extra curse words, and uncontrollable laughter ahead. Proceed with headphones and an open heart 😂

Asia’s back on the pod—and of course, we’re hiking! This episode shows our determination, because we were set on getting as close to 4 miles as possible. The girl chat gets real: random pop-ups we’re trying to avoid, free drinks courtesy of pretty privilege, dancing the night away, stepping into the unexpected wing woman role, and even being “the man” in the friendship. We’re spilling all the TEA from our Friday night out—but first, who’s funnier: m...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about suicide.

Sunday recordings hit different—laughs, tears, and gems all rolled into one 😂. This week, I’m reflecting on November: losing myself, finding myself, and remembering God’s goodness. Today’s sermon, “Remember”, reminded me He’s done it before and He’ll do it again.

We’re talking healing, growth, and the power of choosing discomfort—because if I never got uncomfortable, this pod wouldn’t exist. From mean girl to nice girl, from stuck to free, I’m living proof you can change. Growth means refusing to play small and stepping...

This episode isn’t Part 2 of the 1K Special, but it could feel like it. On my morning walk, I reflected on the episode while at the airport, listening back to the audio with Deion and Maya — and the answers I gave. I’ve always said honesty is the best policy, because I truly believe it and live by it. But I realized that calling what I was feeling “heartbreak” was just the easy way out. The truth? I was silencing my real thoughts and emotions. I had to check myself on a few things!

How many times have...

Fresh off a night out in true NYC fashion, we’re celebrating 1,000 downloads with Deion and Maya in The 1K Special! This milestone episode brings two vibrant voices to the mic—both 25, both rooted in the greatest city in the world, New York City.

Deion and Maya are two beautiful souls navigating the chaos of life while staying grounded in their faith, their purpose, and in God. In this episode, you’ll get to know who they are, what drives them, and how they balance the journey of self-discovery with the pursuit of love.

We dive i...