E #482: What She Did Next Series: The Power of Saying No: Sam Riley’s Human Design Pivot After 25+ Years in Business

In this episode, Kehla sits down with Dr. Karen Curry Parker for a powerful conversation on moving beyond the rigidity of “just follow strategy & authority.” Together, they explore the collective overwhelm so many are experiencing, why entrepreneurs feel frozen in uncertainty, and how Human Design offers a prescription for rebuilding self-trust. Karen shares how the body is mapped through the Human Design chart—linking gates and centers to specific somatic signals, including Gate 26’s connection with trauma—and why strategy & authority are meant as tools for reconnection, not lifelong rules. The two also unpack radical self-responsibility, the pitfalls of labels, and the freedom that comes when decisions are made from an embodied place of choice and sovereignty. ✨ Listeners Will Learn: 🔹 How to navigate rapid change without burning out 🔹 A crash course on body–chart connections you won’t find elsewhere 🔹 Why “seven years of deconditioning” is an oversimplification 🔹 How to move from not-self rules into embodied choice and sovereignty 📚 Resources Mentioned: 🔗 Free Quantum Human Design chart: freehumandesignchart.com 🔗 Learn more at quantumhumandesign.com 🔗 Karen’s book: Quantum Wellness 🔗 Karen’s “Harmony at Home” masterclass series on parenting by design (Sept 15) Karen's Website ‼️ Join Built for Speed live Masterclass with Kehla (Sept 22nd) ‼️ Follow Karen on Instagram Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this intimate solo episode, Kehla peels back the curtain on the messy middle of a massive life and identity shift. Off the heels of the What She Did Next series, she drops into real time (recorded in early August, dropping September 1st) to share what’s been unfolding behind the scenes—before the clarity, before the breakthrough, before things are “figured out.” This is a soul-to-soul riff on: ✨ Outgrowing your current reality (and what it really feels like to leave the comfort zone) ✨ How a townhouse move became a spiritual awakening ✨ Deconstructing the inner manager running your life + business ✨ Releasing control in relationships and the emotional labor women carry ✨ Why the most successful season can still feel like you’re scrambling at the bottom of the ocean ✨ How subconscious work creates real-world breakthroughs in love, money, and mission ✨ Why the coaching industry is seeing a collective burnout—and how Kehla is choosing to lead differently Whether you're in the thick of a life pivot, business transition, or just feeling like your metaphorical shoes no longer fit—you’re not alone. This is for the women who are wildly successful on paper… but quietly unraveling in private—and ready to choose a new way of being. Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla sits down with Sam Riley—long-time entrepreneur, 6/2 Sacral Generator, and host of the Business Growth Lab podcast—for a conversation that’s as aligned as it is energizing. Samantha opens up about what happened when the pandemic forced her off autopilot and into radical self-inquiry—starting with a podcast, a vacuum cleaner, and a gut punch of recognition that changed everything. She shares how discovering Human Design during lockdown helped her redefine burnout, recalibrate her business, and finally start trusting her sacral "no." Together, they dive into: 🔥 The difference between true burnout vs. functional misalignment 🙅‍♀️ What happened when Sam stopped saying yes to everything and started trusting her body 🧬 How she integrated Human Design + Gene Keys into her business strategy and client work 🤖 The moment she created her Prosperity GPT AI to help entrepreneurs implement their energetics faster 🚫 Why using your design as an excuse isn't the vibe—and what to do instead This is the perfect finale to the What She Did Next series—reminding us that alignment isn’t a destination, it’s an experiment. 🎁 Don’t miss Sam’s gift: @thesamriley Explore her work: samanthariley.global 🎉 Sign up for the 'What She Did Next' Series to be eligible to enter the giveaway. Giveaway closes tomorrow! Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla is joined by Jessie Eccles—Human Design reader, astrologer, mother of three, and 6/2 Emotional Manifesting Generator—for a grounded and expansive conversation about sacred endings, sustainable success, and honoring the seasons of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Jessie shares how what she thought was her “dream setup”—a remote corporate job, flexible hours, and a newborn in her arms—eventually led her to a deep reckoning. The freedom she had longed for was laced with exhaustion, overcommitment, and the silent pressure to do it all. It wasn’t until she learned to work with her emotional authority and the wisdom of her Gene Keys that she finally gave herself permission to slow down, say no, and choose devotion over duty. Together, Kehla and Jessie explore the patterns that shaped her journey, including the lessons of Gate 29 (Life’s Work & Pearl), the sacred presence of the 20th Gene Key (Radiance), and the unraveling of force through the 34th (Purpose). They also talk candidly about the reality of building a business in early motherhood, the fantasy of “having it all,” and how honoring the now can open up the most aligned path forward. 💫 If you’ve ever felt like freedom was just another cage—or wondered how to run a business without burning out—this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. 🎁 Plus, don’t miss Jessie’s gift: a masterclass on Transits & Cycles to help you understand the deeper timing of your own Saturn cycles, Venus sequence, and soul’s unfolding. 👉 Transits & Cycles Masterclass 🌟 Connect with Jessie: Website Instagram Sign up for the 'What She Did Next' Series to be eligible to enter the giveaway. Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla is joined by Dawn Sinclair—Gene Keys Guide, retreat facilitator, author of Self, and 1/4 Emotional Generator—for a poetic and powerful conversation about releasing exhaustion, reclaiming vitality, and awakening to purpose through the wisdom of the Gene Keys. Dawn shares how the threat of losing her long-time teaching job cracked open her carefully constructed identity and revealed just how much of herself she had abandoned to do “all the right things.” That moment of upheaval sparked a journey through design school, entrepreneurship, burnout, and finally, spiritual alignment. It wasn’t strategy that saved her—it was surrender. Together, Dawn and Kehla explore how her Gene Keys illuminated the deeper patterns behind her overgiving (40.4 Radiance), magnetism through stillness (52.1 Pearl), and gift of connection and rhythm (15.4 Culture). Dawn also shares how understanding the concept of prenatal vs. postnatal chi helped her rebuild her health and energy after years of depletion. 💫 If you’ve ever questioned who you are outside your achievements—or felt the quiet invitation to slow down and listen—this conversation will land like a homecoming. 🎁 Plus, don’t miss Dawn’s gift with journal prompts and contemplations to help you dive deeper into your Sphere of Purpose using the Gene Keys. 👉 Supportive Resource as you contemplate your Gene Keys Sphere of Purpose 🌟 Connect with Dawn: Website Instagram Sign up for the 'What She Did Next' Series to be eligible to enter the giveaway. Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla sits down with Hope Pedraza—Functional Practitioner, Human Design & Gene Keys Mentor, podcast host, and 3/5 Manifesting Generator—for a deeply vulnerable and empowering conversation about rebuilding from rock bottom and aligning health, business, and life through your energetic blueprint. Hope shares how running two successful businesses from a place of hustle and perfectionism led her body to total burnout—so much so that lab results revealed her adrenals were “in the toilet.” When the pandemic hit, her world crumbled further: she faced a $300K lawsuit, had to file for bankruptcy, and watched her brick-and-mortar business collapse while pregnant and sick. But this wasn’t the end—it was the portal. Through Human Design and Gene Keys, Hope restructured her business, reclaimed her energy, and healed years of self-sacrifice and disordered patterns. Together, she and Kehla explore how her undefined root center, 55th Gene Key (victimization to freedom), and 3/5 profile shaped her transformation from rigidity to flow—and how she now guides powerhouse women to stop bypassing their bodies and honor their unique energetic design for sustainable success. 🎁 Plus, don’t miss Hope’s free gift: The Energy Leak Locator Quiz—a quick, powerful tool to uncover where your energy is draining and how to rewire your patterns for more vitality. 👉 Take the quiz here: Energy Leak Locator Quiz 🌟 Connect with Hope: Website Instagram Sign up for the 'What She Did Next' Series to be eligible to enter the giveaway. Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla sits down with Ebonie Allard—Artist, Entrepreneur, Human Design & Gene Keys Guide, and podcast host—for a deeply vulnerable and illuminating conversation about self-intimacy, devotion, and redefining success on your own terms. Ebonie shares how years of scaling her business, managing team turnover, and chasing the next level left her exhausted and questioning her path. Her transformation began when she turned inward, confronting her core wound of half-heartedness (Gene Key 29) and softening into a new way of leading—one rooted in self-love, presence, and invisible impact. Together, they explore how the turbulence of entrepreneurship can reveal where we’ve been rejecting ourselves, why intimacy with self is the ultimate foundation for sustainable success, and how Ebonie’s “45 Soft” practice became a devotional antidote to hustle culture. Listeners will hear how Ebonie now supports culture-makers and visionaries to embrace softness, align with their natural rhythms, and create ripples of impact without burning out. 🎁 Plus, don’t miss Ebonie’s free gift: 45 Soft, a 45-day devotional practice to help you soften, receive, and reconnect with yourself in a way that nourishes your life and business. 👉 Download the free gift here: 45 Soft (Valid until 9/25/2025) 🌟 Connect with Ebonie: Website Instagram Sign up for the 'What She Did Next' Series to be eligible to enter the giveaway. Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla sits down with Analena Fuchs—Authenticity Coach, Human Design & Gene Keys Mentor, podcast host, and Sacral Generator—for a rich, paradigm-shifting conversation about deconditioning, trusting your inner voice, and building a business from authentic alignment. Analena shares how, after years of following cookie-cutter business strategies and investing thousands into programs that didn’t feel right, she hit a breaking point of frustration and burnout. Her turning point came when she discovered Human Design and Gene Keys—and later, True Sidereal astrology—which gave her the permission to stop outsourcing her power and start creating success her way. Together, they explore the difference between forcing growth and allowing alignment, how the 64 Genius Archetypes became a cornerstone of Analena’s work, and why letting go of rigid “shoulds” created more flow, joy, and success in her business. Listeners will learn how Analena now helps soulful entrepreneurs release the noise of the online space, reconnect with their true essence, and create businesses that feel light, sustainable, and deeply authentic. 🎁 Plus, don’t miss Analena’s free gift: The 64 Genius Archetypes, a practical guide to help you understand and embody the energies in your Human Design and Gene Keys charts. 👉 Download the free gift here: 64 Genius Archetypes Guide (Valid until 9/25/2025) 🌟 Connect with Analena: Website Instagram Sign up for the 'What She Did Next' Series to be eligible to enter the giveaway. Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla sits down with Rachel Star—Business and Identity Coach, podcast host, and 2/5 Emotional Manifesting Generator—for a deeply honest and transformative conversation about navigating failure, identity, and scaling a business in alignment. Rachel shares how, after three years of rapid success, one investment sent her into a spiral of self-doubt, financial strain, and a crisis of confidence. What followed was a year of unraveling that challenged her identity as a leader and entrepreneur. Through Human Design and the Gene Keys, she found a way to alchemize her struggles, reclaim her voice, and rebuild a business rooted in clarity, compassion, and true alignment. Together, they explore how the turbulence of entrepreneurship can become the catalyst for deep self-trust and how deconditioning from hustle culture helped Rachel create a scalable business model that honors her energy, family, and genius. Listeners will discover how Rachel now helps ambitious entrepreneurs and creatives step into their cosmic CEO energy, amplify their impact, and own their uniqueness as their most powerful magnetism. 🎁 Plus, don’t miss Rachel’s free gift: Clearing Energy Blocks with Your Human Design Wisdom Centers, a powerful guide to uncovering the wisdom hidden in your undefined centers so you can decondition and step into your full potential. 👉 Download the free gift here: Clearing Energy Blocks Guide 🌟 Connect with Rachel: Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Sign up for the 'What She Did Next' Series to be eligible to enter the giveaway. Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG

In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla sits down with Melanie Benson—Authority Amplifier, podcast host, and 6/2 Emotional Manifestor—for a raw and inspiring conversation about recalibrating leadership and redefining success. Melanie shares her journey of discovering Human Design and realizing she had been operating like a Generator in her business, despite being a Manifestor. She opens up about the burnout, frustration, and trial-and-error phases that led her to embody her true Manifestor energy, trust her emotional authority, and step into a leadership style rooted in boldness and peace. Together, they explore the nuances of deconditioning from hustle culture, embracing the phases of the 6th line profile, and how aligning with her design transformed the way she leads her team, makes decisions, and supports her clients. Listeners will discover how Melanie now helps ambitious entrepreneurs uncover their “Lighthouse Message™” and amplify their visibility in a way that’s deeply aligned with their energetic blueprint. This conversation is packed with powerful takeaways for entrepreneurs ready to break out of “best-kept secret” mode, let go of second-guessing, and own their unique brilliance. 🎁 Plus, don’t miss Melanie’s free gift: The Un-Ignorable Expert Framework + Scorecard, designed to help you pinpoint the 7 visibility shifts that turn overlooked experts into in-demand authorities. Follow Melanie on Instagram, LinkedIn, website & check out her podcast: Amplify Your Success Sign up for the 'What She Did Next' Series to be eligible to enter the giveaway. Check out Kehla's website Grab Kehla’s Complimentary Resources Follow Kehla on IG