Directionally Challenged

Kayla is joined by computer science professor and artist, Dr. Gloria Mark, to discuss the myths surrounding attention spans and the very necessary breaks needed for our mental health. They explore the real science and data that showcases how reliant we’ve become on tech and screens in this digital age. Follow Dr. Gloria MarkDr. Mark’s website : https://gloriamark.comCheck out “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity”: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/attention-span-gloria-mark?variant=40346590117922Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com 

Kayla is joined by inspirational community leader, Anthony ‘Cool Ant’ Williams, who founded the non-profit Neighborhood Hero. Neighborhood Hero’s mission is to make neglected areas healthier spaces for its inhabitants. They discuss how his group of runners came about and the inspirational people around him growing up helped mold the hero he is now today. Follow AnthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cool_antCheck out Neighborhood Hero: https://www.instagram.com/_neighborhoodherosFollow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com 

Kayla is joined by close friend, entrepreneur, and actor Helena Mattson (American Horror Story, 666 Park Avenue) to discover how exactly Helena made her way from Stockholm all the way to Hollywood. They discuss the issues mothers face in the industry, starting a business, and how they approach their art as performers. Follow HelenaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/helena_mattssonGet 25% off your entire order at Ava Carrington with the code DC25 at https://www.avacarrington.com/Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com 

Original Air Date: December 31, 2018Bri Emery, founder of designlovefest, is one of the busiest people we know. She’s a graphic designer and art director with a travel collection in Target, and has created numerous campaigns for various brands. Though she is highly productive, she lives with anxiety. We explore our own definitions of anxiety and how we find inspiration to be creative.Follow Bri: @designlovefestFollow us on Instagram: @CandiceKayla

Original Air Date: December 2, 2019First, the lovely Merritt Patterson joins us to talk all things holidays and her Hallmark Christmas movie, “Picture a Perfect Christmas.” Later we’re joined by Hannah Skvarla and she helps us with gift-giving during the holidays and introducing us to her fair trade store, The Little Market.Follow Merritt:Instagram: https://instagram.com/merritt_pattrsnTwitter: https://twitter.com/merrittpattrsn“Picture a Perfect Christmas:” https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/picture-a-perfect-christmasFollow Hannah:The Little Market: https://www.thelittlemarket.com/Thanks to our great sponsors: EverSmile, Stitch Fix, Happy Cards, and bareMinerals.Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/  Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla  Website: www.candicekayla.com 

Kayla is joined by our producer Melisa D. Monts to discuss holiday traditions, thoughts on Christmas music, what qualifies as a Christmas movie, giving and receiving gifts, swap recipes, talk New Year's Resolutions, and play some Holiday Trivia.Follow MelisaInstagram: www.instagram.com/sheisnotmelissaWebsite: www.melisadmonts.comFollow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla