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HikylaburIt's my 22nd birthdayHikylabur has been a beautiful time capsule for me. Today, I reflect on 21 and how I've grown. This is my final episode for a while. 2024-08-2624 minHikylaburHealing with Breonna BellBreonna is an inspiring artist and mental health advocate who shares her journey of healing and self-discovery. She discusses the impact of losing her best friend, the importance of being present, and finding her identity. We invite you to feel real still as we explore personal growth and authenticity in a changing world.2024-07-3149 minHikylaburPersisting with Sandy AdamsI’m excited to have Sandy Adams, a personal branding and career strategy expert, on the podcast. With over 20 years of experience, Sandy has evolved from an award-winning photographer to a top LinkedIn consultant, brand strategist, and speaker. She also hosts "The 5th Quarter Podcast," exploring life after sports for retired athletes. This week, we dive into Sandy’s life lessons and experiences.2024-07-221h 04HikylaburBalancing with Sárah LeeSárah Lee is an inspiring media personality and TV host who navigates the complexities of balancing her on-camera persona with her true self. A proud Gen Z voice, Sárah passionately shares her journey from a small town to the media spotlight. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-worth beyond social media metrics. We invite you to feel real still as we discuss the challenges and rewards of staying grounded and true to oneself in the digital age.2024-07-1556 minHikylaburDiscerning with Dynasti MonetDynasti is a captivating digital storyteller who shares her lifestyle and passions, including fashion, fitness, beauty, health/wellness, and social media growth. A fellow Nashvillian, but she recently moved to Dallas, TX. As she settles into her new city, she steps into her purpose and aspirations. We invite you to feel real still as we discuss faith, discernment, spiritual obedience.2024-07-091h 01HikylaburBecoming with Carly ThompsonFirst up, we have Carly Thompson (aka @carlynotcardi on TikTok). Tech sales as her career, travel and digital storytelling as her passion. Carly Thompson is a native ATLien. She finds joy in documenting life's adventures to curate a digital diary and inspire her audience to embrace the richness of life's journey "one adventure at a time." From studying abroad in college, to early career life, to her greatest inspiration, we invite you to feel real still with us.2024-07-0144 min
HikylaburWe back outsideHikylabur is back for a limited season with high caliber conversations as I figure out what's next.2024-06-2705 minHikylaburChoosing to liveOne last reflection before graduating college. This also concludes season one. I am choosing to live and embrace the mystery of life. I am standing on my business, Hikylabur, and trusting God to handle the rest. 2024-05-1325 minHikylaburLove you no matter whatThis week's episode is about detaching my self worth from outcomes. I reflect on how I feel before competing for $15K in a business plan competition at my college. Two weeks until graduation, I am preparing for what's next. 2024-04-2917 minHikylaburLook at me nowI dedicate this episode to my freshman/sophomore self. I reflect on what I would tell that version of me. I also give a life update and always share to be a reflection to whoever comes across this episode. 2024-04-1916 minHikylaburI am with youThis episode is a life update and reflection on my struggle with body image issues. I dedicate this episode to my 10-year-old self. 2024-04-1123 minHikylaburIn motionIn motion is dedicated to our will to keep going. I found inspiration from my gym routine which required me to run a mile somewhere within my workout. It didn't matter whether I ran fast or slow, but I had to complete it. I've applied the same mindset to this moment in my life to finish college with pace and grace.2024-04-0914 minHikylabur24 hrs in NYCI decided to go to NYC instead of Disney. My dad has never been, so I challenged us to go on a 24-hour adventure in New York.2024-03-1911 minHikylaburMy last spring breakI'm on my last spring break in college. This week, I reflect on what's been going on in my life and if I have "experienced" college. I touch on depression and having no social life. Yet I've decided to find acceptance in this moment and make it memorable. 2024-03-1726 minHikylaburLive your makingGraduating college doesn't mean you have to have your life all planned out. Kyla reflects on whether you should "make a living" or "live your making." This is an idea presented in one of Kyla's favorite books, "The Twelve Universal Laws of Success." Are we supposed to work to make a living or work to live our making? 2024-03-0521 minHikylaburWolfOUTGrowing up, my dad nicknamed me "Wolf" to let me know I wasn't alone. He is "Big Wolf." This nickname inspired our phrase, "WolfOUT," to show up and do your best, to be fearless in a moment and go for it. I also enclose an anecdote on my first time scoring in the 70s playing golf. 2024-02-2615 minHikylaburDeclare your worthOnce you start to confidently declare and assert your value, you place the power to open doors in your hand. In this episode, I highlight a recent book that I've read, "Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World," by Bob Goff. This episode is inspired from my favorite two chapters from Goff's book. 2024-02-1918 minHikylaburThe last holeThis story is from Kyla's freshman year on the golf team. She couldn't get the ball in the air, and the teams had to play through a tropical storm. Kyla reflects on the power in finishing. Tune in to hear how to make it to "the last hole." 2024-02-1226 minHikylaburSeasons always changeI am in a season of transformation as I prepare to graduate college. Seasons always change was inspired by Madison Ryann Ward's song, "Seasons." This song has been my comfort song through this season of transformation in my life. 2024-02-0619 minHikylaburArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence is dedicated to Kyla's junior year where she had let an artificial intelligence decide her decisions for the future. No, Kyla's not talking about the emerging technology. She is talking about the difference between relying on your internal knowing rather than societal influence. 2024-01-2932 minHikylaburBeautiful uncertaintyBeautiful uncertainty is a reflection episode on this past week in Kyla's life. Due to the snow storm in Memphis, Kyla spent a week in solitude. During this time, Kyla took a moment to feel and discover the beauty in the unknown. We're not supposed to know what's next. Instead let's enjoy the present and focus on what we can control. 2024-01-2313 minHikylaburEagles fly aloneKyla takes a moment to give thanks and acknowledge the release on MLK Jr. Day. She also gives a life update as she has settled into her new place. This is her first episode recording alone and her first time living alone, so she decided to reflect on a statement passed on to her as she struggled to socialize as an introvert––eagles fly alone.2024-01-1541 minHikylaburAs I amBefore we can make truly love someone else, make a change in our lives, or expect others to accept us, we must acknowledged who we are presently. "As I am" is a reflection episode where Kyla reflects on this moment in her life. She discusses her approach for her last semester in college and what it means to know yourself as you are.2024-01-1018 minHikylaburMirrors all aroundAs we expect happiness this new year, Kyla reflects on the past year and discusses the significance of a positive self-image. "The Twelve Universal Laws of Success" by Herbert Harris, was the most transformative book that she read in 2023. Harris introduced Kyla to how your experiences in the world correspond with your conception of self. Let's have an amazing start to the new year!2024-01-0124 min
HikylaburHead in the cloudsKyla explores the subjectivity of having your head in the clouds. Take a seat as the passenger as Kyla guides you through her early life into college. Kyla went from wanting to be a nurse practitioner to a professional golfer to a software engineer to a podcaster. Explore the foundation that set forth the Hikylabur domain. 2023-12-2932 minHikylaburGetting my act rightLet's get into my Hikylabur mindset and how I am navigating this season of my life. From college-athlete to wannabe nurse practitioner, professional golfer, and software engineer, 6 months away from graduation, and now I am here. I am stepping into my purpose and making the path that I envision. By “getting my act right,” I am aligning my actions with the intentions that I have for my life. I want to invite you to do the same.2023-12-2519 min
HikylaburThe Kyla Show12 years ago, Kyla started her own talk show on her dad's OG MacBook. "The Kyla Show" lasted for about 4 episodes, but her passion to create and inspire lived on. This episode is special because it was the first episode of "The Kyla Show," and her dad's vision laid the foundation for Hikylabur.2023-12-2102 minHikylaburHikylabur IntentionsKyla Bursey introduces the Hikylabur Podcast and reveals the focus of season one. In her last 6 months of college, Kyla is on a mission to start creating a life not a career, finding meaning, seeking balance, and taking risks. 6 intentional months towards tapping into her Hikylabur vision–becoming free. Kyla extends this invitation to you, as she aspires to inspire and motivate others to realize their potential.2023-12-1901 min