239. Confidence, Courage, Action: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Kayla Logue, a bestselling Millennial author, keynote speaker, and founder of the nonprofit Move Into Words, joins us to share her inspiring story of transformation and impact. Through her book Always Squeezing Lemons, Kayla offers a refreshingly honest take on what it means to face adversity, take radical self-accountability, and pursue a life and business aligned with your values. With a passion for mental and physical wellness—especially for young professionals—Kayla empowers others to redefine success on their own terms, build confidence from within, and turn pain into purpose. 💛 We explore: • The inspiration behind Always Squeezing Lemons• The courage it takes to face the unknown• How anxiety, trauma, and healing intersect• The truth behind saying "I'm fine"• Her nonprofit’s mission to distribute 1 million journals• Advice she’d give her 20-something self________________________________________ 🎧 Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:09 – About the book *Always Squeezing Lemons* 3:17 – Courage book passage & discussion 9:50 – Fear & the unknown 11:22 – Anxiety, trauma & self-forgiveness 15:07 – The meaning behind “I’m fine” 19:11 – The 3 Ds: Dream It, Define It, Do It 21:56 – Nonprofit spotlight: Move Into Words 25:11 – What Kayla would tell her 20-something self________________________________________ 💬 Memorable Quotes “Life in terms of growth is never-ending. We’re always changing and evolving, so we have to take the setbacks and turn them into comebacks.” “Real confidence isn’t about external validation—it’s about recognizing what we already have and who we care about most.” “Confidence, leads to courage, which leads to action.” “When you become courageous, you become a powerful force within this fearful world.” “Saying ‘I’m fine’ can mean you’re not feeling anything at all, avoiding something, or not processing.”________________________________________ 🔑 3 Key Takeaways 1. Own your narrative. When you realize you can be the cause, the problem, and the solution, everything shifts. Start asking: What do I want? Why do I want it? Where do I have control?2. Courage builds over time. It often starts with small actions that reinforce confidence and align us with our purpose.3. Forgive yourself. Vulnerability and healing begin when we extend compassion inward—especially in the aftermath of trauma.________________________________________ 🌟 More About Kayla As the founder of Move Into Words, Kayla is on a mission to distribute 1 million journals to young adults as part of a larger effort to promote accessible wellness tools. Through her story and advocacy, she invites us to transform our mindset and lead with intention. 👉 Support the 1 Million Journal ChallengeA $10 donation = 1 journal delivered.Donate here: https://www.moveintowords.com/support 📬 Connect with Kayla• Website: kaylalogue.com• Email: kayla@kaylalogue.com• Instagram: @kaylalogue_• Facebook: facebook.com/kayla.logue 🎙️ Connect with Your Host, Yo• Website: girltaketheleadpod.com• Email: yo@yocanny.com• Instagram: @yocanny• Online Store: Cards & Gifts that spark connection• FB Group: Girl, Take the Lead!