What Is Inspiring You Right Now?

I was recently invited onto my friends’ podcast, and one of the questions they asked me was: What is inspiring you right now?

My answer surprised even me.

I told them I’m currently inspired by the discipline and structure I’ve been practicing through my full-time position at work. The job requires me to wake up earlier than I typically prefer, which inspires me to go to bed (most nights) earlier than I have in the past few years. It also challenges me to be more organized than I’ve ever been before.

I’ve officially become a spreadsheet queen. YEP.

I kicked and screamed at the idea of going back to a “9–5” after being a solo entrepreneur for the last four years. And yet, it’s been the best thing for me lately. The skills I’m learning are deeply impacting my life—in the best ways. I’m genuinely proud of myself.

But there’s more going on behind the scenes.

I’ve also been incredibly inspired by creating and hosting retreats with my good friend and colleague, Brennah D’Layn, owner and founder of Mud Lotus Arts. We just wrapped up our seventh retreat, and I’m still in awe of everything we’ve accomplished.

Becoming a retreat chef was something that quite literally landed in my lap one day. What I didn’t realize at the time was that it would ignite a lifelong passion—and transform a hobby into a fulfilling career.

When I was younger (basically all my life, lol), I used to say things like:
“I would love for people to pay me to travel and review their food.”
“I’d love to cook for people, but I don’t want it to be in a commercial restaurant. I want it to be an experience—something special.”
“I love nourishing people.”

Then, a New Year’s conversation cracked that dream wide open—and the ideas came flooding in.

Now, in my current role, I work with food every day. I’m not cooking or preparing meals, but I’m surrounded by it. I’m meeting chefs, vendors, local entrepreneurs, and so many inspiring people. I’m learning more than I could’ve imagined, and I’m truly grateful.

Like I said in my last blog… sometimes life hands you lemons—and when it does, make that f*cking lemonade.

So, what’s inspiring me lately?

The life I’m creating, one day at a time. Little by Little

What about you? What’s inspiring you today?

Thanks for reading. 💛

Love,

Kala

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