My good friend Jamie Kern Lima on the show this week for an empowering, can’t miss episode. She’s the founder of the billion-dollar company, IT Cosmetics, and she just released a new book called, “Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life”. She shares her framework for reframing rejection, and feeling worthy of success. If you’re looking for practical, inspirational advice for beating the self-doubt that’s holding you back, then you’ve come to the right place. We’re debuting ...
Feb 28, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Tamron Hall went from Small Texas town to Emmy winning talk show host. Tamron’s story reminded me that faith is our constant no matter what we’re going through, and that there is always more for you in the future. Make sure to pre-order Tamron’s book, "Watch Where They Hide," which drops on March 12! This is my favorite quote from this episode: “It’s not what you have, it’s how you got it” – Tamron Hall This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or someone you know is the victim of domesti...
Feb 21, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Y’all know Cheryl Hines from her starring role in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," but did you know she's also a powerhouse female entrepreneur who teamed up with her college aged daughter to create Hines+Young, an eco-friendly beauty brand with fantastic products that I just love. A true Southern girl, Cheryl opens up about her roots, from boiled peanuts to the deep value of family bonds. Cheryl tells me all about about how she landed her role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” her most memorable moment from th...
Feb 14, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 4
I have the fabulous Lauren LoGrasso on the show this week! Lauren hosts of the popular podcast Unleash Your Inner Creative and she’s produced some of the biggest podcasts in the world including, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, Unlocking Us with Brené Brown and Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain. Lauren is a creative powerhouse who sings, acts, and produces, and she’s here to help all of us achieve our creative goals. One of the first steps to unlocking your creativity is to create a “...
Feb 07, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week I'm opening up about my Bell's Palsy. Y’all it’s been hard. I won’t sugarcoat it, I was down. I had some dark moments, but I got back up and I’m stronger and better now because of it. We all have the things that we struggle with, things that others can see when they look at us, and too often we let those things define us. But we are not our struggles. So, no matter what you're facing, whether it's a health issue, a relationship challenge, or just feeling stuck, I want you to know that ...
Jan 31, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
You’ll recognize Julie Chen Moonves from her starring role on CBS’ Big Brother and The Talk, but did you know that Julie just published a moving, deeply personal audiobook about her spiritual awakening called, “But First, God.” This week on the show Julie tells me what it was like being pushed out as the moderator of “The Talk,” the painful betrayal she felt, and how that betrayal led her to rediscover her faith. That deep faith has completely changed the direction of her life and came with some...
Jan 24, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 1
My word for 2024 is "expansion." Everything's getting bigger and better. I want you to reflect on 2023 with me, reset for 2024, and get ready for a year of growth, joy, and living our best lives because the best is yet to come! Wishing y’all a Happy New Year! I love you, and I’ll see you in 2024! We’ll be back with a new episode of The Kim Gravel Show on January 17th This is one of my favorite quotes from this week’s episode: "Your life will expand as much as you can believe and dream it can." I...
Dec 28, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Y'all, we’re pranking my sister and my mom live on the show! This week is a rollercoaster of love, humor, and a touch of crazy as I give you a glimpse of my unique family dynamic. This episode is a reminder to cherish the joy and laughter that family brings during the holiday season. After all, laughter is the best medicine! Merry Christmas, and happy holidays, ya’ll! This is one of my favorite quotes from this week’s episode: “Laughter does the body good like a medicine. Laugh more this holiday...
Dec 21, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 45
One of my proudest achievements this year was losing nearly 50 pounds. It all started with one decision. I allowed myself to let go of the struggle that has defined my life for decades. I made a few simple, powerful changes and I'm sharing all of the details on how I did it (it wasn’t pills). You have the power to finish 2023 better than you started. It’s not too late to make the decision that will change your life! I'm giving you the permission to let go of your struggle and make the decision t...
Dec 14, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Stop settling! Dr. Jackie Greene is on the show to share the wisdom from her new book, “Permission to Live Free.” She’ll tell us how you can break free from the ordinary, find the strength to embrace your uniqueness, and ditch the struggle of people-pleasing. Remember – you were made for more. You’ve got the permission to live free, so use it! This is one of my favorite quotes from this week’s episode: “If you can see it, you can live it, you can be it.” In this episode: What "Permission to Live...
Dec 07, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Join me for a hilarious and insightful chat with the amazing Dr. Zee, aka Dr. Zabina Bhasin. She's not just conquering child psychiatry; she's leveling up kids' lives worldwide. We dig into her journey from battling bullies as a child to growing up and becoming a powerhouse advocate for children everywhere. Dr. Zee spills the tea on the secrets to recognizing and validating our kids' thoughts and emotions. Spoiler alert: we're not raising kids; we're raising future adults! Get ready to laugh, le...
Nov 30, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 42
This week we're thankful for... YOU. Thank you for supporting the show. We love you. This episode is about the power of gratitude and simple ways that you can use gratitude to level up your life. If you listen every week then tell your friends and family about the show this Thanksgiving. Sharing the show is the best way to support our mission to help you level up your life. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all. Here is my favorite quote from this episode: “A lot of time I think we are always saying, what c...
Nov 23, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 41
My favorite Gen-Z expert, Carrie Berk, whom I’ve known since my "Kim of Queens” days, is on the show this week! She got “internet famous” early in her life and she’s here to tell us the good, the bad and the ugly about what it’s like to find overnight success so young. Carrie spills the tea on confidently living for what she loves doing, why she became a mental health and anti-bullying advocate, and get ready for laughs as she shares the dating stories that inspiring her latest book, "My Real-Li...
Nov 16, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 40
How often do you say to yourself, “I can’t do that because I’m not smart enough or pretty enough” or “I’m not good enough”. That voice in your head that is saying those things is not you. That’s your villain voice, and this episode will change the way you hear that voice forever. This is one of my favorite quotes from this week’s episode: “The opposite of negative self-talk is not positive. The opposite of negative self-talk is gratitude.” In this episode: What is negative self-talk and why it's...
Nov 09, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 39
This week one of my favorite comedians, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, shares how she followed life’s breadcrumbs to turn her dreams into reality. First, Anjelah shares how her pursuit of an entertainment career began when she made the Oakland Raiders cheerleading squad. She continued to follow the breadcrumbs, leading her to a spot as an extra on the iconic show FRIENDS. An inspiring turning point came when, despite facing unemployment and financial struggles, she went viral with her now-famous nail sa...
Nov 02, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 38
This week I've got a listener named Julie in the Hot Seat. Julie, a professional woman nearing retirement. She's eager to start her next chapter, but doesn't know what to do or how to find her true calling. I help Julie's uncover her deepest talent, set healthy boundaries in her personal life, and unlock her calling. This coaching session with Julie serves as a powerful reminder that the answers are inside of you. Your calling is closer than you imagine—simply ask the right questions and it will...
Oct 26, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 37
My son was excluded when his friends didn’t want to go to homecoming with him. Being excluded hurt and we sat down that night and spent over 3 hours talking through it. I had some revelations about rejection and exclusion during that conversation and I’m sharing those revelations with you. Did you know that being excluded and rejected can change the way you see yourself and effect the way you think? This week I break all of that down and tell you how I helped my son heal and get past it stronger...
Oct 19, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This week I’m giving away a free module from my new confidence course. If you’ve been following me, you know that I wrote a book on confidence and now this course takes that message to a whole new level. Tell me if any of this sounds like you: You feel like your life is okay, but you want more. You believe you’re stuck in your current circumstances. Although you dream of something different, you don’t know how to make the changes you crave. You’ve tried self-help books and courses, but you haven...
Oct 12, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Anna Golden’s music has touched my heart and I know this episode is sure to touch yours. Anna opens up about her personal journey through moments of doubt and insecurity and explains how her unshakable faith played a pivotal role in her healing process. If you're currently facing a painful season in your life, remember that you're not alone. Anna shows us that you can emerge from your hardship stronger, more empowered, and ready to walk in your calling. This episode is sure to inspire you no mat...
Oct 05, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 334
I asked for your Kim of Queens questions, and boy, did you deliver. This week I'm spilling the tea on what it was like shooting Kim of Queens. That’s right, all of my reality TV secrets are bring revealed, and is off limits, including whether or not I still coach pageants, how long my days on set were, and whether Allisyn actually has bad taste. Truly my heart and my passion my whole entire life is to see girls rise to the biggest and best selves, and Kim of Queens was the platform I used to bri...
Sep 28, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Maria McCool is one of the most talented and successful hair stylists in the world and she’s on the show this week to empower you to feel beauty brave. It’s easy to change the way you look on the outside, but it’s harder to change the way you feel about yourself on the inside. I’m here with Maria to tell you that even though you may not believe it yet, you’re beautiful inside and out. It can be hard to see it because we’re so critical of ourselves, but you are one decision away from changing you...
Sep 14, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Leanne Morgan is one of my favorite comedians and she’s back on the show this week. She’s bringing the funny and she’s bringing a message - that it's never too late for your dream to come true! Since her last time on the show Leanne's been on the Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list, she released a Netflix special, and she’s starring alongside Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell in a new movie. Leanne shares how she stuck with her comedy career even when it was incredibly hard, how hiring a social media team ...
Sep 07, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 30
It's never too late to change your life. You're never stuck. Simply take one step at a time, and those tiny steps will grow into something bigger to make your life the best it can be! We’re filling our cups and spilling the QVC tea with Rachel Boesing! Rachel is a superstar QVC host who I love being on TV with. She’s also a fun loving adventure junkie who is on the show this week to give you the gut check you didn’t know you needed. We’re breaking down how to live in the moment, how to appreciat...
Aug 31, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 29
You have the potential to do incredible things. In this episode, Jacqueline Finnan Hemmer shares the powerful perspective shift that changed the entire trajectory of her life and launched her from childhood poverty to a life of massive success. Jacquie is the founder of Fit Kitty Culture whose motto is: unleash your confidence™. She’s living confidently in her calling and is proof that it is never too late to make the decision that will transform your life. Oh, and did I mention that I rap in th...
Aug 24, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 28
This is one of my most personal podcast episodes ever. This week I read my diary from 1991, which is the year I won Miss Georgia. I also read diary entries from this last year. Do you know what I realized when I read both? When I looked back over years of journaling, I realized that I have been writing the same thing over and over again. I realized that I was obsessed with the struggle to lose weight even when I was 19 and in the best shape of my life. I was putting the struggle up on a pedestal...
Aug 17, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 27
This is one of the most powerful podcast episodes I’ve ever made and I’m so excited that I get to share it with you. It doesn’t matter where you are in your life or what you are struggling with. If you follow the advice in this episode your life will change for the better. So, if you're ready to take massive action and make huge changes in your life, then this episode will be a game-changer for you! This is one of my favorite quotes from this week’s episode: “Everything you need, have, want, and...
Aug 10, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Rising Country Music star Hannah Dasher has got “that thing you like” this week. Get ready to be inspired by her “Godfidence”. Hannah opens up about the impact of bringing her faith into her music, why self-awareness is so important, and how she found her way to walking the path she was truly meant to walk. If you don’t know Hannah Dasher, get ready to fall in love. Zac sure has! Hannah is one of my favorite musicians and her recipes on TikTok are sold southern gold. You’ll also get to hear part...
Aug 03, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 25
We all want friends like Sex And The City, and this week I brought (dragged) my ride-or-die best friend, Amy Goins on the show to talk about friendship. Amy and I share 6 surefire rules that you can follow to have closer relationships and become more connected to your friends. There are so many positive health benefits to having close friendships in your life, but so many of us don’t know where to start and how to build a lasting friendship. If you feel like you could use more friends, better re...
Jul 27, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 24
My sister Allisyn is back by popular demand with one of our most popular episodes from last season, and she opens up about the manifestation techniques that have changed her life. Allisyn and I are both manifesters. We envision a better life for ourselves and then we make it happen. It’s not magic, and it takes work, but once you master manifesting, anything is possible for you. The saying is: when God closes a door he opens up a window. I don’t believe that. When God closes a door, baby he buil...
Jul 06, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Lia Valencia Key is the founder of the Jewelry line, Valencia Key, and she’s on the show this week bringing her light, love, and joy. Lia opens up about growing up in homeless shelters and the advice that her mom gave her that changed the course of her life and started her down the path to success. Lia had to learn the hard way that your circumstances do not define who you are. She is a master of seeking out the light, speaking out your dreams, and encouraging those around you. Our circumstances...
Jun 29, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 22
