A Concept: You

Welcome to The Playground 🌀This week on ACY, we’re exploring the idea of reimagining rather than reinventing a life for ourselves. By the end of this episode, you will be left with encouragement to reimagine your next chapter, offering insights and inspiration for those looking to sustainably reconnect with their creativity and well-being. Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. connect with acy: instagram | tiktok | onlineconnect with makala: instagram | tiktok | online | youtube | substackbackground music: new day by lakey inspiredinterested in partnering? email [email protected]

This week on ACY, we’re exploring how to escape while doing the things you love with our special guest Andrea Beecher. By the end of this episode, you will be left with a gentle reminder to find joy in the things that bring you peace, offering insights and inspiration for those looking to sustainably reconnect with their creativity and well-being. Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Welcome to The Playground 🌀connect with Andrea: instagram | tiktok | onlineconnect with ACY: instagram | tiktok | onlineconnect with Makala: instagram | tiktok | online | youtube | substackbackground music: new day by lakey inspiredinterested in partnering? email [email protected]

Welcome to The Playground 🌀This week on ACY, we’re exploring what it means to hear the call and still hesitate, not because we don’t care but be cause we are tired or unsure how to answer the call without loosing ourselves in the process. By the end of this episode, you’ll hear a reflection on the difference between avoidance and rest. This is an invitation to honor your pace while staying in relationship with what matters most. Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. connect with acy: ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠online⁠⁠connect with makala: ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠online⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠substack⁠⁠background music: ⁠⁠new day by lakey inspired⁠⁠ interested in partnering? email ⁠⁠[email protected]

This week on ACY, we’re exploring creative recovery through curiosity and returning to ourselves. By the end of this episode, you’ll leave with reflections and gentle prompts to help you listen to what keeps calling you, and the courage to follow it even in small ways. Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Welcome to The Playground 🌀connect with acy: ⁠instagram⁠ | ⁠tiktok⁠ | ⁠online⁠connect with makala: ⁠instagram⁠ | ⁠tiktok⁠ | ⁠online⁠ | ⁠youtube⁠ | ⁠substack⁠background music: ⁠new day by lakey inspired⁠ interested in partnering? email ⁠[email protected]

This week on ACY, the podcast, we’re diving into what happens when women hold space for one another. We’ll explore reflections from a recent Women Over Dinner gathering, offering insights and inspiration for folks looking to reconnect with their creativity and well-being. Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Welcome to The Playground. 🌀connect with acy: instagram | tiktok | onlineconnect with makala: instagram | tiktok | online | youtube | substackbackground music: new day by lakey inspired interested in partnering? email [email protected]

This week on ACY, the podcast, we’re diving into a gentle framework for returning to self after burnout. We’ll explore what it looks like to build rhythm, surrender control, and redefine what ‘slow’ means, offering insights and inspiration for folks looking to reconnect with their creativity and well-being. Tune in on December 4th on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Welcome to The Playground.🌀connect with acy: instagram | tiktok | onlineconnect with makala: instagram | tiktok | online | youtube | substackbackground music: new day by lakey inspiredinterested in partnering? email [email protected]

This week on A Concept: You, the podcast, we’re diving into the process of returning to yourself after burnout. We’ll explore what it takes to pause, let go, and rediscover your flow, offering insights and inspiration for anyone looking to reconnect with their creativity and well-being. Welcome to The Playground.🌀connect with acy: instagram | tiktok | onlineconnect with makala: instagram | tiktok | online | youtube | substackbackground music: new day by lakey inspiredinterested in partnering? email [email protected]

In this episode, we reflect on To Be Here Now Is To Be, an exhibition curated by Makala, that invites both artists and viewers to consider how the present moment shapes identity and creative expression. We also discuss the ways storytelling, mixed media, and community spaces—like Playground Sessions (aka Creative Wellness Workshops)—give way to conversations and introspection. For more:Connect with ACY ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aconceptyou⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram// TikTokConnect with Makala Aayana ⁠⁠⁠⁠@makalacreates⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram// TikTok

In this episode, we talk about getting into your stride—finding your flow, reassessing how you’re feeling, and making space for necessary adjustments. Whether you're in a season of momentum or reflection, checking in with yourself is key to staying aligned with your goals and well-being. Join me as we explore what it means to move with intention, honor where you are, and create rhythms that truly support you.For more:Connect with ACY⁠⁠⁠@aconceptyou⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram// TikTokConnect with Makala Aayana⁠⁠⁠@makalacreates⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram// TikTok

In this episode, we will dive into what it means to recalibrate when life feels overwhelming, rejuvenate our energy when we’re running on empty, and restore ourselves in creative ways. I share personal reflections on navigating burnout, the practices that have helped me realign, and the small but impactful ways we can create space for renewal. Tune in as we explore how to reconnect with ourselves and move forward with intention.Resources:⁠⁠Yoga with AdrieneFor more:Connect with ACY⁠⁠@aconceptyou⁠⁠ on Instagram// TikTokConnect with Makala Aayana⁠⁠@makalacreates⁠⁠ on Instagram// TikTok

In this episode, we kick off Season 2 with a conversation rooted in reflection. I open up about navigating anxiety, how it has impacted my creativity and joy, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. From building a mind-body connection to leaning on my support system, we explore practical strategies to flow through anxiety and find balance. Plus, I share key takeaways from The Anxiety Fix by Anna Barnes, a book that has been a game-changer in my journey so far. Resources: The Anxiety Fix by Anna Barnes For more: Connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram// TikTok Connect with Makala Aayana @makalacreates on Instagram// TikTok

In this episode, we celebrate our season one FINALE. We’ll chat about what you can expect for season two and send you on your way until we meet again in January 2025. Thank you for rocking with us for this first round, I can’t wait for the next. For more: Connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram// TikTok Connect with Makala Aayana @makalacreates on Instagram// TikTok

In this episode, we talk about how to maintain your pace in the transition of a new season.For more:Connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram// TikTok Connect with Makala Aayana @makalacreates on Instagram// TikTokResources:Useful school - www.usefulschool.com​The Artist Way Notion Template

In this episode, we talk about trusting your timing and ways to slow down as we transition into a new season. For more, connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram// TikTok// Tumblr or Connect with Makala Aayana @makalacreates on Instagram// TikTok.

In this episode, we talk about my journey through The Artist Way and how impactful morning pages (journaling) and walks have been as we transition into a new season. For more, connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tiktok//Tumblr or Connect with Makala Aayana @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok.

In this episode, we will walk through 7 affirmations to help you reset and usher in the new season. For more, connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tiktok//Tumblr or Connect with Makala Aayana @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok.

In this episode, we discuss how to strengthen our idea of community through small acts. We explore how we can best lean into the support systems that surround us when we need them most. For more, connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tiktok//Tumblr or Connect with Makala Aayana @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of listening to your inner voice. Connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tiktok//Tumblr or Connect with Makala Aayana @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of betting on yourself. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tiktok//Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok

In this episode, we discuss the importance of building sustainable routine practices. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok//Twitter

In this episode, we discuss the idea of embracing your emotions as they ebb and flow. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok//Twitter

In this episode, we discuss the concept that everything happens for a reason and how to navigate the cards that life deals. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok//Twitter

In this episode, we normalize the idea of not being okay and not having it all figured out. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok//Twitter

In this episode, we focus on balance, disconnecting, and reconnecting with our loved ones. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Special Mentions: High On The Hog [Netflix] Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok//Twitter

In this episode, we unwind and remember the importance of slowing down and getting back to ourselves. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: @makalacreates on Instagram//Tiktok//Twitter

In this episode, we explore the idea of a knowing where you come from and exploring the legacy of your ancestors. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: - @aconceptyou on Instagram - @aconceptyou on Tiktok - A Concept: You on Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: - @makalacreates on Instagram - @makalacreates on Tiktok - @makalacreates on Twitter (X)

In this episode, we explore the idea of a ‘You Year’ and what that means in the context of celebrating another year around the sun. Connect with A Concept: You: - @aconceptyou on Instagram - @aconceptyou on Tiktok - A Concept: You on Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: - @makalacreates on Instagram - @makalacreates on Tiktok - @makalacreates on Twitter (X)

In this episode, we explore the concept of solo travel and its benefits when it comes to pouring into you. I talk about my recent solo travel and my lessons learned. Connect with A Concept: You: - @aconceptyou on Instagram - @aconceptyou on Tiktok - A Concept: You on Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: - @makalacreates on Instagram - @makalacreates on Tiktok - @makalacreates on Twitter (X) Show References: - Hike: Max Patch Loop in Hot Springs, NC

In this episode, we explore the concept of embracing change, navigating through life's transitions, including the experience of grief. We dive into understanding the fear of the unknown and how that impacts our wellness. Connect with A Concept: You: - @aconceptyou on Instagram - @aconceptyou on Tiktok - A Concept: You on Tumblr Connect with Makala Aayana: - @makalacreates on Instagram - @makalacreates on Tiktok - @makalacreates on Twitter (X) Show References: - ‘Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life’ | Alua Arthur | TED

Getting caught up in what isn't going right in life can be easy, but to bloom where you are planted is the best way to work through your circumstances until you are more fulfilled. Connect with Us: @aconceptyou on Instagram, TikTok, and Tumblr Interested in working with us? Email [email protected] Connect with Makala: @makalacreates on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter (X)

In this episode, we will talk about what it looks like to show up as yourself. You are 1 of 1 and you owe it to yourself to treat yourself as such. Connect with Us: @aconceptyou on Instagram, TikTok, and Tumblr Interested in working with us? Email [email protected] Connect with Makala: @makalacreates on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter (X)

In this episode, we will talk about physical wellness and its importance in our lives. I referred to the show Down to Earth with Zac Efron' and the four-part documentary 'Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones' (both on Netflix) to highlight some tips for incorporating movement into your life. Connect with Us: @aconceptyou on Instagram, TikTok, and Tumblr Interested in working with us? Email [email protected] Connect with Makala: @makalacreates on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter (X)

Welcome to the 'A Concept: You' Podcast, a space encouraging you to deepen your understanding of yourself and be empowered to become a better, holistic you. We are here to support your flow through life and help you bridge generational gaps by sharing wisdom and experiences. In this episode, recorded thanks to the folks at Queeny’s Durham, we will chat a little about my self-care journey and how creativity is tied into that. Connect with Us: @aconceptyou on Instagram, Tiktok and Tumblr Interested in working with us? Email [email protected] Connect with Makala: @makalacreates on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter (X)

Welcome to the 'A Concept: You' Podcast, a space encouraging you to deepen your understanding of yourself and be empowered to become a better, holistic you. We are here to support your flow through life and help you bridge generational gaps by sharing wisdom and experiences. In this episode, recorded thanks to the folks at Queeny’s Durham, I bring you the story behind ACY. I’ll explain what it is and why it matters. It's more than a podcast—it's a wellness movement celebrating individuality, community, and identity. Connect with Us: @aconceptyou on Instagram, Tiktok and Tumblr Interested in working with us? Email [email protected] Connect with Makala: @makalacreates on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter (X)