The Kiy Essentials: to a Kingdom Life: Recent Episodes
Kiyonda Hester
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, trying to get to know who He is, or just trying to navigate this crazy thing called life, this podcast is for you. Kiyonda (Key-on-da) Hester, mostly known as “Kiy” is your host. She is a Licensed Social Worker, Life Coach, Child advocate, Founder of National Good Deeds Day, and much more. Kiyonda has curated a brave space where she breaks down everyday experiences that connect us all, pulling the knowledge, lessons, and wisdom from them so that we can heal, learn and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Get ready to laugh, cry, pray and challenge ourselves to find the truth in Love. Add some Kiy Essentials to your Journey and Join The Brave Space now!LET’S GO!!!
The Kiy Essentials To a Kingdom Life | Experience 19 "I am Tired"
Mood Song: Self Love By Jason Lyric and Nevaeh.
Have you been tired lately, or on the brink of burnout? You are not alone, join the brave space where we dive into an experience discussing burnout, self-care, how to balance your time, and so much more. This will be fun, tune in now.
Remember to go to TheKiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the Journal entry. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the "Kiy Essentials" to apply to your life and more information about this week's: “Business of the Week”.
Sponsor: This experience is sponsored by mifithealthylife an NYC-based wellness and nutrition company created to educate and contribute to the advancement of black health. Go and book your consultation or purchase herbs and more that will start you on your wellness and fitness journey.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up! It's the only way to be light in the midst of so much darkness.
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If you need prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kiy Essentials To a Kingdom Life | Exp 18 " Somebody's Daughter" part 2
Mood Song:
Tune into part 2 of I am somebody's daughter but somebody's son has not found me yet. In this experience, we dive right back into how it's been being single, in my 30s, and following the commandments. Join the brave space and let's get into it all.
Remember to go to TheKiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the Journal entry. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the "Kiy Essentials" to apply to your life and more information about this week's: “Business of the Week”.
Sponsor: This experience is sponsored by Excuse My Allure a simple, organic and luxury hair care line that you do not want to miss out on. Shop now for your essential hair care needs.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up! It's the only way to be light in the midst of so much darkness.
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If you need prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kiy Essentials To a Kingdom Life | Exp 17 "I'm Somebody's Daughter"
Mood Song: Somebody Son by brandy and Tiwa Savage.
I am somebody's daughter but somebody's son has not found me yet. In this experience, we dive into how it's been being single, in my 30s, and following the commandments. Join the brave space and let's get into it all.
Remember to go to TheKiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the Journal entry. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the "Kiy Essentials" to apply to your life and more information about this week's: “Business of the Week”.
Sponsor: This experience is sponsored by mifithealthylife an NYC-based wellness and nutrition company created to educate and contribute to the advancement of black health. Go and book your consultation or purchase herbs and more that will start you on your wellness and fitness journey.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up! It's the only way to be light in the midst of so much darkness.
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The Host: @kiyessentials
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If you need prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kiy Essentials To a Kingdom Life | Exp "Can I Trust You?"
Mood Song: Still -Brian Courtney Wilson
Let's talk about TRUST! Get comfortable with being uncomfortable as we embark on how we build trust, and I dive into an experience that has exposed my trust issues. Dive in and let's challenge ourselves in the brave space. Tune in now!!!
Go to TheKiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the Journal entry. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the "Kiy Essentials" to apply to your life and more information about this week's: “Business of the Week”.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up! It's the only way to be light in the midst of so much darkness.
Sponsor: This experience is sponsored by Nostalgia New York. Visit Nynostalgia.com to explore their art and merch. Make sure you use the code “Kiy Essentials for 10% off any purchase.
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If you need prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kiy Essentials To a Kingdom Life | Exp "Am I standing in my Way?" A chat with Angela Shoulders
Mood Song: Keep Trying -Groove Theory
Many of us have dreams, goals, and purposes that we think of daily. We play them over and over in our minds, yet we haven't started the process to make them a reality. Why? On this possible last-ever segment of "Groupchat Shenanigans" join us in the brave space where my good friend Angela Shoulders and I discuss this topic and much more.
Remember to go to TheKiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the Journal entry. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the "Kiy Essentials" to apply to your life and more information about this week's: “Business of the Week”.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up! It's the only way to be light in the midst of so much darkness.
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If you need prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kiy Essentials To a Kingdom Life | Exp 14 The Pen, Determination & Discipline with Quote The MC
Mood Song:
Join us in the brave space while Quote The Mc discusses his determination, discipline, faith, and how writing music became a therapeutic tool that helped him write himself out of depression. You do not want to miss this conversation. Tune in now and get your Kiy Essentials.
Remember to go to TheKiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the Journal entry. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the "Kiy Essentials" to apply to your life and more information about this week's: “Business of the Week”.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up! It's the only way to be light in the midst of so much darkness.
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The Host: @kiyessentials
If you need prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kiy Essentials: To A Kingdom Life | Season 2 EXP 13 A chat with a Poet: Faith, Poetry and mental Health.
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Tune in and find out how two strangers from opposite sides of the world connect based on poetry, faith, and mental health. The lovely and oh-so-talented @Beauty_in_ Words._ joins the brave space and truly gives us some inspiring testimonies along with some "Kiy Essentials" that you will want to add to your healing journey and walk with Christ. Join the brave space and dive into this experience Now!!
Remember to go to TheKiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the Journal entry. There will be an exclusive Poem by our guest only on the website. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the "Kiy Essentials" to apply to your life and more information about this week's: “Business of the Week”.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up! It's the only way to be light in the midst of so much darkness.
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The Host: @kiyessentials
If you need prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kiy Essentials to a Kingdom Life | Experience 12: What the Health and Fitness?
Mood Song: Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Physical health and Fitness are interconnected to your mental health and spiritual health. So how can we heal, grow and learn without exploring better ways to keep our temples fit and healthy physically. This week we have Rome (Mifithealthylife) on the show to discuss his upbringing and why physical health and nutrition is essential to your overall health. Join the brave space and get these Key Essentials Now!!
Remember Go to Thekiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the journal edition of the show. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the Kiy Essentials outlined and more information on this weeks: “Business of the Week”.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up!
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If in need of prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kiy Essentials: To A Kingdom Life | Season 2 EXP 11 Freedom, Forgiveness and Change! (Welcome Back)
Mood Song: He’s My Rock(LIVE) - Bri Babineaux
It is season two, and I'm excited to be back. Que the music..." Welcome back, Welcome back, Welcome back - Ma$e voice. I have a lot to share in the brave space, so come join us as we kick off this season discussing freedom, forgiveness, and change. In this experience, we will explore why I changed the name of the show and so much more. Jump into the brave space.
Remember to go to TheKiyessentials.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the Journal entry. Don’t just listen but read about it too. You will find the "Kiy Essentials" to apply to your life and more information about this week's: “Business of the Week”.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up! It's the only way to be light in the midst of so much darkness.
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The show: @Thekiyessentialspodcast
The Host: @kiyessentials
If you need prayer please slide into my dm’s or connect through my website. I will reach out and we can talk further about christ or issues concerning this topic!
The Kheartfelt Experience Show | EXP 10: Am I a BAD Christian?
Mood Song: When I Pray - DOE
Along your Christian walk, have you felt, confused? Or left wondering how to navigate the world with all the new information that you hear or read? Have you ever wondered “am I a BAD Christian because you seem to fall short of the expectations set by religion? Join me on the Season 1 finale as I discuss my Christ walk and if I’m a BAD Christian?
I'm very thankful for anyone who has watched or listened to the show. I want to also thank those who went to kheartfelt.com and read the blogs. I can not wait to be back for Season Two. If I'm led to do a show until the re-launch, trust me I will because, as I have learned, "that's my business."
Please remember the Blogs have more information and are connected to the audio. You will find the “Tools to Get Through”, “The Business of the week” and much more on the blog. I put hard work into it so please go read, lol, Thank youuuuu!
Leave a review on the show and head over to my youtube to watch the show as well.
If you have listened to all the shows. I have more. Go listen to the first and only season of The Youth Talk Podcast. I believing that God will allow season 2 to Pick up soon. Until then enjoy what we have.
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Experience 09: Group Chat Shhenanigans Pt 2
Topic: insecure talk, Okay?!
Here we are again with another Group Chat Shhenanigans conversation. I have my friends on and we are talking insecure…okay!! This is a pre- recorded episode discussing Insecure the HBO sensational show by Issa Rae. We dive into the season, make predictions of the ending and get into some really good relationship talk among other things. You don’t want to miss this one and get the chance to see if we predicted right.
Make sure you go to Kheartfelt.com to read the blog and get more information on my guest as well as the business of the week.
You can also follow the shows Instagram : @kheartfeltexperience and the Host @khearfelt
The Kheartfelt Experience Podcast | EXP 08: "I am doing this all wrong!”
Mood Song: I can - Nas
As you embark on a new journey or chapter in your life, do you find yourself questioning if you are doing things all wrong? Have you found yourself saying things like, “I don’t know what the heck I am doing?” If so, join the conversation as we explore these feelings, where they come from, and if they ever pass.
Go to Kheartfelt.com and listen to this episode in conjunction with the blog. Don’t just listen but read bout it all too. You will find the Tools to Get Through and more information on the Chosen “Business of the Week”.
Remember, Once you Know, You can't Unknow. So Live, Learn, LOVE, and Lift Each Other Up!
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The Kheartfelt Experience Podcast | EXP 07 The Big “O” Ted Talk
Mood Song: Give me Jesus - UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa
Have you been given instructions and have a habit of not following them if they don't align with what you are feeling? And the instructions are coming from your Father, you know your heavenly Father, GOD. Join me on this experience as I talk about the big O word: OBEDIENCE and why it's so important on this journey.
Go toKheartfelt.com to read the blog. The blog will have more information on "the tools to get through" and the business of the week.
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Experience 06: Group Chat Shhenanigans
Topic: First comes baby, then comes marriage?
This is a special episode and the start of a new monthly segment called Group Chat Shhenanigans. Each month I will have my friends on the show to talk about topics; surrounding music, culture, and much more. There is nothing like a peek into a friend group’s group chat, and monthly you will hear what’s being said in mine. Join me and my good friends Jovona Kennedy and Angela Shoulders on this first installment of Group Chat Shhenanigans.
Do not forget to go to kheartfelt.com to learn more information about the guest and the business shout out of the week.
Experience 05: Consistency is Key!
Mood Song: Full Disclosure by Kool Kidd Dre
In the last few episodes, foundational tools have been discussed to help guide us on the journey to become the best version of ourselves. There is one more add; consistency. Join me and the international artist; Kool Kidd Dre as we discuss how consistency has played a role in his career. We will also dive into his music and much more. You don't want to miss this experience. Go to Kheartfelt.com to read the blog. The blog will have more information on the artist and how you can contact him.
Please excuse audio imperfections*
The Kheartfelt Experience Podcast | Exp 04 Go Best Friend!! //Live From Seattle Washington.
Mood Song: Twinnem -Coi Leray
Do you have a circle of trusted people around you to guide you on this journey? Or at least one person who will encourage and pray for you? On this journey of life, you cant do it alone. Tune into a pure conversation as my best friend and I share our experience getting to know each other and the importance of having each other on this walk of faith. This conversation was recoded live in Seattle, Washington, where I went to go visit her. Go to Kheartfelt.com to learn about my experience in Washington. You don't want to miss the revelations and places I went. I will give you all the information and some cool pictures.
The Kheartfelt Experience Podcast | Exp 03 Authenticity: God Can’t Bless Who You Pretend to Be.
Mood Song: Masterpiece (Mona Lisa) - Jazmine Sullivan
Do you have a vision, but you feel it does not fit into the box culture has set before us? Do you find yourself thinking your dream won't get you likes or followers, but you are passionate about it? Or are you just trying to figure out how to navigate your journey? Tune in to this Experience where I have Kimberly “Isis” Thomas discussing the key I think is needed in life: authenticity. She is an innovative woman on the move. She is a creator, author, Podcast Host, Key-note speaker, coach, and mentor. Kimberly “Isis'' Thomas is on a mission to empower women across the country to defy stereotypes and tap into their power! She has a dynamic empowerment lifestyle site for black women called I Hear that Girl where she provides opportunities for women of color to be creative and provides tools to ensure they unlock their power within. You do not want to miss the gems she dropped. Get your note pads out and join the experience.
Please go to Kheartfelt.com for more information on this experience.
The Kheartfelt Experience Podcast | Experience 02 You’re Filled up to Pour Out!
Mood Song: Make Me Over- Bri Babineaux…. (Briana Babineaux Make Me Over Again) Youtube Version
Have you ever felt depleted, feeling like you are helping others more than you are helping yourself? No reciprocity? If so, join the experience today and discuss the different ways we often give unto others. We will also learn the importance of taking care of ourselves and how to balance it all.
Check out the blog for this Experience on Kheartfelt.com. There you will find tools to get through and much more.
The Kheartfelt Experience Podcast | Ep 01 Faith over Fear.
Mood Song - Jireh -(Ft Chandler Moore& Naomi Raine) Elevation Church/ Maverick City Music
Have you had fear trip you at the feet constantly the moment your dreams are at your grasp? Or has fear just been a burden to your life and stopping you from doing minor things that can bring you joy? If so, tune in as your host Kiyonda Hester shares one of her experiences allowing Faith to drive out fear.
Please click here to go to the Kheartfelt website for all links and tools connected to this experience. Cant wait to share the next experience.
Remember to lead with love in all you do.