What if the key to unlocking your business success isn’t another strategy but a deeper understanding of who you already are?
In this episode, I sit down with Kehla G, a business strategist and Gene Keys expert, to explore how you can move from generic to fully aligned in your business and life. We dive deep into the Pearl Sequence of the Gene Keys, uncovering how your shadows, gifts, and zones of genius are designed to help you thrive.
Whether you’re struggling with imposter syndrome, feeling stuck in the “fantasy” of what’s next, or just tired of forcing things that don’t feel right, this conversation is packed with insights to help you step into your power and create a business that feels authentically you.
Kehla breaks down the Gene Keys in a way that’s both practical and profound, showing how they complement Human Design to help you understand your strengths, navigate your shadows, and build a business that aligns with your energetic blueprint.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re swimming against the current in your business, this episode is your permission slip to stop forcing, and start flowing.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- How Gene Keys differ from Human Design (01:05)
- The symptoms of being generic in your business (04:05)
- What your Pearl Sequence reveals (08:06)
- Why forcing things in your business is exhausting and how to tap into your natural strengths instead (10:31)
- Are you chasing goals or living in a loop of “what’s next”? (15:12)
- How greed shows up in business and why gratitude is the antidote (19:58)
- The secret to sustainable success (24:19)
- Why you must lean into your shadows (27:38)
- Why you’re exactly where you’re meant to be (30:56)
RESOURCES
Actualize your Genius with the Pearl Sequence e-book by Kehla G
QUOTES
- “This energetic imprinting has been with you literally since the moment you were born. It’s a remembering. You’re not actually learning anything new. You are remembering.” – Kehla G
- “When you pay attention to what you already have, you create more of that. So you’re not asking for anything.” – Samantha Riley
- “Lean into the shadows, go into the dark side, because that’s how you stabilise your backbone. That’s how you stand out.” – Kehla G
- “You have to remember that you play your own rules, and that imposter syndrome is thinking you’re not supposed to be there. Ultimately, you get to decide if you’re qualified, if you’re able to accept or receive or do whatever it is that is in front of you.” – Kehla G
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ABOUT KEHLA G
Kehla G, a bold 6/2 Sacral Generator based in Victoria, BC, is a top Human Design & Gene Keys Business Coach. She helps entrepreneurs integrate their energetic blueprint into strategy for aligned, scalable success. Host of Living in Fierce Alignment, a top 2.5% podcast with 440+ episodes and 135+ interviews.
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TRANSCRIPTION
Samantha Riley 0:00
Kehla, welcome to today’s episode of Influence By Design. I’m really excited. We’ve got Kehla G here with us, and if you were part of the Amplify Your Brand Summit, you would have seen Kehla’s topic, her summit session. It was so short I could have talked to her for hours. So I’ve invited her back on the podcast, and we’re going to talk about how you can go from being generic to showing up fully in your genius. And we’re going to talk about a little bit about human design, a lot about the Pearl Sequence in your Gene Keys. So Kehla, welcome back. It’s great to be here with you.
Kehla G 0:36
I’m so excited for this conversation. I feel like when we did the interview for the summit. It went so quick, like you said, and so now I feel like this is a redemption call.
Samantha Riley 0:45
Absolutely, absolutely, all right, let’s start off. Can you just, most of my listeners know what human design is. Can you just give us a really brief overview of what the Gene Keys in and sort of the differences to Human Design, because they are kind of related.
Kehla G 1:05
Yes, they are. So Richard Rudd is the founder, creator of the Gene Keys. He actually worked with raw until he passed and so there’s definitely that connection there. But let’s say, when you look at the human design chart, and you know, there’s the 64 gates, which are part of the 64 hexagram of the I Ching system, and then we have the astrology. So we’ve got all the planets. And so the Gene Keys are a combination of the I Ching system and 11 of your conscious and unconscious planets. So what happens is they create your, what we call the golden path. So inside of the gene keys, there’s three different sequences. They each have their own theme. Today we’re going to be talking about the Pearl Sequence, which is really about prosperity and like, actualizing your genius and just really being unique in your business and how you’re designed to be of service. And so the Gene Keys I love the way that they’re really different from human design is human design I feel, I don’t want to say human design is more rigid, but it’s more strategic, right? Literally. We have our strategy, we have our authority, we have our not self theme, our signature. And it shows us how we’re designed to move through the world. And it’s designed to be an experiment which brings that feminine fluidity. The Gene Keys are very feminine, so when we contemplate the Gene Keys, which is how we approach the Gene Keys, it’s like each hexagram, for example, I have the 36 in my life’s work, which is in my conscious sign in human design and Gene Keys. And when we look at the Gene Keys, each has their own three frequencies, so there’s like the shadow, the gift, and the siddhi. And so how you use the Gene Keys, let’s say in life and business, is really looking at, well, how does this Gene Key show up for me? How does it occur for me? How does it support me in my business? We’ll get more concrete examples later, but just being able to contemplate and see how this shows up and it allows you to self-reflect and take responsibility for that personal experience that you’re having. So that’s kind of a different approach. So very feminine fluid with the Gene Keys. But obviously I love to use both human design and Gene Keys the way that I coach clients. So that’s a quick overview of what we’re about to get into.
Samantha Riley 3:09
Yeah, I love that. Let’s start off with, you know, people that are listening, they’re all experts, coaches, consultants, really good at what they do, but I see so many people that get caught in generic even without them realising that this is what’s happening. Because I think there’s been so many coaches and marketers over, you know, the last many years that are like, Well, this one way worked for me, and this is the one way you need to do it. And I know you and I are on the same page here and how this is just the biggest problem that people have, that it stops them from, you know, making the money or having the impact that they have. What are some of the symptoms that you see from people that are going generic and really going against what they’re energetically designed to do?
Kehla G 4:05
Yes, I think that Human Design and Gene keys, they bring a level of nuance to what it is that you’re doing, and that was something that I really honed in on in the summit interview with you, because I think that the reality is, like, we all know any strategy can work, any business strategy. Like, there’s certain components that you need to have in a business like, you need to know who you’re talking to. You need to know what it is that you’re offering. You need to have a product suite that’s scalable. You need to understand how you’re going to market. There’s so many things that you need to do. It’s kind of like the human body needs food, we need water, we need air. Like, it’s just facts. However, it’s the quality and the nuance of how you do those things. And I think when it comes to Human Design and Gene Keys, that like, I’m super biased, I’ll be so honest, I think that we can really showcase to people how you bring in the nuance and how you bring in your individuality. Because, for example, somebody was telling me, Kehla, I’m not getting traction on social media, instead of saying something like, well, you need to put. Post more you need to be more convicted. You need to pay for ads like these are all very legitimate things to say. I would get more curious, and I would be like, Well, What’s your profile in human design? What’s your type? Let’s look at your unconscious design. Okay, let’s look at your Gene Keys, how you’re designed to be of service. How can you bring that wording into your messaging? That’s how you break out of the generic box that we’re talking about. And so what I love even more is that it’s not me saying, Oh, this is what worked for me. It’s this energetic imprinting has been with you literally since the moment you were born. It’s a remembering. You’re not actually learning anything new. You are remembering.
Samantha Riley 5:40
Yes. That is the biggest mic drop right there. And I think it’s what people forget, is this isn’t something that we’re creating, or it’s not something that we’re stepping into. It’s like, this is what we were at birth. And in actual fact, it’s our conditioning and our beliefs that have, I don’t know, like, sort of hidden that. So it’s back about getting back into who
you are meant to be.
Kehla G
100%.
Samantha Riley 6:07
So how can people, and this is such a loaded question, it’s so big, so I’m just going to ask it and then see where you go with it. How do people identify their strengths?
Kehla G 6:19
Yes, I love this. Okay, I think it’s time for me to screen share your chart and dive into your Pearl Sequence to give more concrete examples, so we’re not just having, like, a theoretical conversation. So what we’re going to be looking at on the screen here, I have Sam’s Gene Keys, which are really exciting and I had mentioned earlier. I’ll just give, like, a quick overview, so that people looking at this aren’t like, WTF. Like, what is happening? So I mentioned earlier the golden path. There’s three different sequences. You can see three different colors. The green sequence is the activation sequence. This is also known as your incarnation cross in Human Design, which is really cool. This sequence is focused on creating that core stability and really opening up like your purpose and how you’re designed to be of service, right? So what activates you. The red is the Venus sequence. This is all about experiencing unconditional love. I really love to use this sequence to help people connect with their ideal clients and really open up their heart, so that the blue sequence, which is the Pearl sequence, is all about prosperity and how you’re designed to be of service. So honestly, looking at the Gene Keys, everything, can show you your strengths, and it can show you the triggers and the patterns that you’ll experience in your shadow side. But today we’ll dive into the Pearl Sequence for you. And I think what would be really cool is we can die, and I’m laughing because we have the same vocation. This is going to be a great conversation.
Samantha Riley 7:43
This is two generators, right?
Kehla G 7:46
Yes, yes, yes. And we have similar like, I’m looking at your human design chart. We both have the 10, 34, channel. I have the 48 in the spleen. I’ve got the 38 the 19, the 41 we have a lot of like, similar activations, which explains why we get along so well,
Samantha Riley 8:03
I’d say so.
Kehla G 8:06
Yeah. So how about this? I’m going to walk you through your Pearl Sequence and then really hone in, one what it means for you to, like, understand your strengths and how you’re designed to be of service, like, through your Pearl sequence. Sound good?
Samantha Riley
Sounds perfect.
Kehla G
Okay, so your vocation in the Pearl Sequence, you start with your biggest inner wounding that ends at the end of the Venus sequence. So your vocation becomes your core talent and one of your biggest zones of genius of how you’re designed to be of service. So I’m like smirking as I say this, because you and I both have the 34th Gene Key here we have a different line. So we have 34.6 for you. But the 34th like, the core of your work, is really going to be supporting entrepreneurs but not forcing things. Looking at, you know, you’re trying to force things that don’t work, force things that don’t feel like you, force things. And it’s just, it’s exhausting. And if you look at the 34 it’s in the sacral, so it’s like, what are you responding to? Like you’re committing to things, you’re doing things that don’t let you up. So then that’s the shadow. When we look at the gift and the city. So we have, like, the higher frequencies of this gene key, the gift of strength. I love painting this picture of when you know you don’t need to force things. It’s just a matter of having strength. So here we are as entrepreneurs, having strength through the things that we need to do in order to scale a business. But then also, like emotionally having strength and just the resilience that we cultivate as entrepreneurs is like next level. And then when we look at majesty, I always paint this picture of, you know, when you’re really in your element, like I just imagined a queen. I don’t know if you’ve watched Bridgerton, have you ever watched Bridgerton?
Samantha Riley
I haven’t watched it. No.
Kehla G
Okay, so the queen. I just love her, like, as a character, like as an actress in that show, she’s so, like, sassy, like, commands a room. She’s not running around, forcing anything. She’s like, this is what’s happening. This is how it’s going. Like, there’s just this level of confidence, right? So then when we look at the sixth line, it says philanthropy, and that’s really about you from the lens of philanthropy, like showing others on a larger scale, like being a leader, being a role model of what it looks like to not have to force things in your business, like having that strength and then having that majesty. So that’s one of your main strengths, in terms of what you bring to the table and the way you support your clients. So I’m really curious how that resonates with you.
Samantha Riley 10:31
Well, I think that plays into also the way that I teach, right? And that’s exactly how I opened up this episode that I’m really against cookie cutter system. So it’s about helping people to understand, well, how can you do, how can you create a business that works for you? And I do teach all of the different way, you know, exactly like you said, we do need to, you know, have a paid marketing, and we do need this, and we do need that, but how can you make your business so that it feels right just for you. And so that’s how I sort of perceive that.
Kehla G 11:07
Yeah, and it is about eliminating that forcing energy, like, because I feel like, when it comes to doing things generically, like you’re just put like, you’re like, trying to put a helmet on that’s too small for your head, and then you’re like, oh, but it’s safe and my head’s protected. And you’re like, okay, but you have a headache and you look ridiculous, like, that’s not your size, you know? So that’s kind of the way that I see it as like a metaphor.
Samantha Riley 11:29
Yeah. And when I think back the and we all, we all, I want to talk about shadows a little bit later more. But if I think of being with a client that maybe we’re not kind of gelling, I feel that force come out more. Does that make sense?
Kehla G 11:48
Yeah, totally. And I just think also that this is where Human Design can come in as well, that sacral constriction is realising too, like, this is not a yes, like the conversation is not a yes, or this, this isn’t a fit to work together like that. I know that familiar sensation in the gut, so I think obviously the 34th in the sacral as well. So that’s why I love to look at Human Design too. Because I’m like, oh, Gene Key is 34th and your vocation, like core talent. But then really looking at, well, that’s also your authority, like you’re really going to be connected with navigating how you force things, how not to force things, and how you can support others with that as well. So that’s your vocation. I’ll talk through, like all four spheres to kind of like continue to paint this picture. So when we look at, I’m going to dive to your Pearl. And what I love about the pearl in the Pearl sequence is that this is really designed to be your pearls of wisdom. And the Pearl sequence is really to show us, like, what prosperity we already have within the present moment. It’s really looking at, you know, we’re always chasing goals, like we always desire to help more people make more money, grow a bigger business, like that’s always in the forefront, which makes sense. But then it’s funny, because we think about a year before, 2, 3, 5, years back, we would absolutely kill to be where we are right now. And so the Pearl really allows us to have that presence and simplicity and just being so grounded in what it is that we have now. And so with you having the 41st Gene Key, this Gene Key, and it’s in the root center. So I always imagine, like, there’s this pressure, like this, this pressure around deadlines, like, what’s next? What’s the next thing, which obviously really fits the theme of the Pearl, but that shadow of fantasy, the way that I share this with people, it’s like being stuck in this loop. Like, okay, like, what’s next? When am I going to move on to the next thing? When is this going to land, this new number metric that I want? Like, that’s the fantasy is being stuck in this cycle. So the gift of anticipation is realising, like, that pressure from the root center, like, our root works in pulses, right? There’s going to be the cyclical nature if we just have pressure all the time, like, that’s how things fall apart. So this anticipation is really trusting, like something new is coming, like the cycle is not always going to be like this. Therefore there will be a change. And when the change happens, emanation is really a consequence of the transformation. So you’re really here to help people break, so the forcing energy, break that apart for them, and show them like, where they’re stuck in this fantasy, where they’re stuck in this cycle, this way of being and anticipating change that something different is coming. So obviously, I feel like, because we both use Human Design in our work, it’s like, Okay, here’s a system that you can use that’s really yourself, like, I’m holding up a cosmic mirror. You don’t have to keep doing the things that you were doing before, they can be different. And so again, with the six line nature, it’s like there’s a very natural way that you share this with others. And also that six line again, you have a lot of Six Line energy. Obviously you’re six two as well, but that six line energy is very much being able to again, teach others being that visionary, being on the roof, like, what’s next energy, which is really great to like, move through that fantasy shadow.
Samantha Riley 15:12
I just, I love this so much, and it’s funny that, I just want to talk about that six energy, because you did mention it just then, I think that what I struggled with for so long was understanding that I do have that sixth energy and I don’t need to go into, I don’t need to go into studying things for ever and ever and ever. I don’t need to try. It’s just like sometimes when people say, How do you know that? I don’t know. And that used to be really difficult for me before, where it’s like, how do I know that? And now I go, I just, I just know that. And now I can lean into that now and go, I just know.
Kehla G 15:52
Yeah, I think it’s, I think it’s the six two though. I think it’s the unconscious two line, like, just knowing things like, how do you know that? Like, it was the same thing. Ironically, when I got into the Gene Keys, I’ve never, like, there’s a fat Gene Keys book you can get. It’s literally, it’s its own book. It’s so huge. And I started going through it, and then I thought, I don’t, I really don’t need to go through this. Like, I just, and it just from my own teachings and contemplations is really how I interpreted the gene keys. And then my the nature of me bringing it in with business like that was never taught to me. And people like, Well, how do you know this? I’m like, Ah, just know it like, and that’s just a six two life, you know? So, yeah, I can totally relate to that as well, which is really awesome. Does that resonate in terms of the 41 with the fantasy and, like, what I’m curious, what came through for you?
Samantha Riley 16:40
Yeah. So what came through is it’s, because this is both ways, right? It’s like the way that I am, but it’s also what I notice in others, right? So, and it can be very easy for entrepreneurs to get caught up in the fantasy without, and because that is the shadow, and it’s great to have goals, but then we also need to look at the data. We need to make sure that we’re on the right track, otherwise, we’re living in this fantasy that never, ever eventuates, it never actualizes. So for me, that’s what I take out of that, is that it’s okay to have those goals, but not to live in a fantasy. It’s like, how do we create that?
Kehla G 17:24
Yes, and that’s the anticipation, right? It’s like, hey, well, don’t just stay there. Like I, actually, I dropped a post yesterday on Instagram, and I was sharing how, you know, there’s a way that people contemplate the Gene Keys, where it turns into spiritual bypassing, like you get so sucked into, oh my god, this is so interesting. And, oh my god, yes, this resonates. And then you just keep contemplating and contemplating, and you live in this fantasy of, this is so enlightening, and I’m so inspired. And it’s like, okay, but are you, are you taking action in your business? Yeah, exactly, yeah. So that’s a classic example of fantasy, right? And I think, yeah, you were definitely speaking the same language there. Okay, amazing. So we’re gonna talk about the culture and the brand. So it says life’s work here, but in the Pearl it’s known as the brand. So on genetic matrix, it doesn’t flip that in the Pearl sequence, just as a little side note. But your culture sphere, I love because it’s like, let’s say, in the nine to five context, where your work culture, how you connect with your fractal line, like it’s like the community of your fractal line of who you’re meant to fulfill on your work, or your purpose or your mission with. So having the 54th Gene key Kere. What that means is that you’re really here to support people in the context of them navigating greed and like, wanting everything, knowing everything, like coming from this place of scarcity, and allowing them to be, you know, to aspire to rising above that, like that, that ascension as the city, is really showing them, like, yes, there’s more, but there’s the flip side of the coin. Like people think, Oh, if I’m greedy and I have everything, they have abundance, but it’s actually scarcity. So it’s like, really showing people, you know, and I think the other thing with, let’s say, with human design, like people, they can get into that fantasy where they’re like, oh my god, I’m gonna learn all this information and do all these certifications and books and things, and that’s kind of this greedy energy. But then it’s like, okay, but what are you gonna do with that? Like, that’s the aspiration and the ascending from just trying to collect information or collect money or clients and so on. It’s like going beyond that. And so the fifth line of society is, like, you’re really meant to bring your work to the masses, and like, really connecting with people on a societal level, like on a bigger level. So like, for example, obviously hosting a summit is a prime example. There’s like, a very specific community that you connect with and that you’re here to deliver and share wisdom with, to make an impact with them. I’m curious how the, I’m curious how greed shows up for you, because sometimes people see this gene, they’re like greed and they don’t like, I don’t want to be greedy. But then there’s always something to learn from the shadows, right?
Samantha Riley 19:58
Yeah. So it was really interesting. I’ve never heard anyone say it the way that you said it, because everyone’s got their own nuance to it, and you talked about nuance before. But what I love is, almost it’s the opposite of that greed is when people go, Oh, I you know, I’ll give you a specific example. Every week on our group coaching call, we always start off with where we wins this week, because people are always in this lack of like, I didn’t get what I wanted. I didn’t get enough of this. I didn’t, you know, there’s always this, I didn’t get enough of and it’s like, well, hang on, let’s flip that. What did you get? What have you received this week? How did you win? And sometimes it shows up in different ways to what people’s expecting it. So the way that I’m seeing this is, instead of having this all the time, like, I need more, more, more, it’s like, oh, let’s have gratitude for what we did, and let’s, let’s notice what we did win with, and what we did receive and what we did achieve. Because also, as you know, and as all of us listening know, when you pay attention to what you already have, you create more of that. So you’re not asking for it. It’s just automatically happening.
Kehla G 21:11
Yes, yes, I love this. And you know what? I do that as well. And I, luckily, I’ve been around leaders myself. Where we start with that, we start a call, what are your wins? What are you celebrating? Like that needs to come out in the conversation before we even get into, you know, oh yeah, this and I’m masterminding that. It’s like no, own what has happened, like, amplify it, right? And I just love that, because we’re ambitious people when it comes to being an entrepreneur, like, there’s always more, right? But being rooted in what we’ve already created is the foundation, yeah, totally, yeah. Okay, let’s dive into your brand. So, from the Pearl sequence lens, your brand is really your truth. Like, this is literally the brand of your word, like, really a big component of like, brand, really it means Brennan, and that’s a breakdown of sword, and obviously it’s the conscious sun and burn energy. So it’s like, how you brand people, like, how you leave an impression, how you influence them, which I find really interesting. That’s so, yeah. So this is a great sphere to contemplate. If you’re like, I want to strengthen my brand and my language and how my brand occurs to me, then contemplate this sphere. So you have the 21.6 and this Gene Key, the shadow we have control authority and velour. So what I find interesting is, if you look at the other three spheres in your gene keys, like, because I always cross over to like human design, because I think it makes it more fun, we’ve got, like sacral energy. And then the 41 and the 54 are in the root center. So the 21 is in the heart center. So there’s this theme of commitment, integrity, desire, drive, and so when we look at the shadow of control, it’s like you’re really here to help people see how they’re trying to control things, how they’re trying to control the outcomes, how they’re trying to control the money, like, really not trusting. Like, when we try to control things is when we realise we’re not trusting. But then the irony is that we try to gain control to be an authority, but when you realise that you’re already an authority, then you don’t have to control. Like, it’s this really crazy paradox, if you look at it in that sense. And so this velour is like not needing to control anything, and there’s this deep sense of trust. And I find that this trust component plays really beautifully into the heart center, because it is a motor center. There is a lot of energy there. There’s a lot of drive. Even when you have an undefined, such as yourself, it’s like, well, what is going to be sustainable for me? You try to control everything. What you’re doing will never be sustainable, right? And I think obviously, being a sacral generator, like we’re here to help people build things that are sustainable, that they’re lit up by. So you kind of have to, you know, take your hands off the steering wheel sometimes, when you start to get into that really deep. And so again, with the sixth line, so three six lines in your pro sequence, there’s so much visionary energy, there’s so much teacher energy. There’s so much like, what’s next energy and really supporting people with that. So I’m really curious how you feel the shadow gift in city of the 21st like showing up for you in your life or in your business, or even like, how you see this come through in supporting your clients?
Samantha Riley 24:19
So the biggest thing that was coming through when you were talking about that, is that when my clients come to me, it’s because something’s not working for them, and the biggest challenge for them is letting go of the control of doing it a certain way. So they come to me because something’s not working, but it requires so much surrender to actually let go of it, to go, Alright, let’s try another way. And it’s amazing how many people will say it’s not working, but still force and push against continuing that pattern. So you know, as our whole coaching team is about, okay, let go of the control. It wasn’t working that way. Let’s try something new. Let’s experiment. And it requires just so much surrender from their part. So that’s probably the biggest thing that came out for me.
Kehla G 25:17
Yeah, I love that. And you know what’s funny like? So here’s the thing, coming back to the question that you asked me earlier, like, how do we dive into the gene keys and see our strengths? And I wanted to get into the Pearl sequence and just talk about this, because this is how we’re designed to be of service. So there’s so many examples where, because I’m learning more about your work, and obviously we’re both into human design, there’s things that I already know, but then it’s me sharing and you giving specific examples of, yeah, I can see how control shows up. I can see how fantasy shows up, and greed and force. And so one thing that I always say, so, when you ask me about your strengths, people always think, Oh, the gift in the city, like the higher frequencies. People want to avoid the shadows. This, I have literally coined this. No one’s ever said this. And I think it’s so important, your shadows are your points of resilience. So when you get into your shadow, it’s like you were designed for that. You were designed to be catapulted from that experience and lead yourself through it, and also lead your clients as well. And so I always invite people like, lean into the shadows, like, go into the dark side, because that’s how you stabilize your backbone, like, that’s how you stand out. Because you can say, Hey, I’ve been through this. I know what it’s like. I can walk around all day and tell you what it’s like to force things in your business. And then obviously I found human design was like, This is my experience. I don’t force things if I can have strength, and I can hold the pace that it takes to launch all the way through when something’s not working, because I want the data and the results don’t mean anything about me, because I’m building a business. I’m not just doing this for ego. So it’s like you start to see these patterns. And what’s beautiful about this is you can come to your gene keys and you can validate yourself. You don’t need numbers and metrics and clients and hitting goals all the time to validate you can come here and be like, This is my zone of genius. How can I hone in on this? I’m contemplating the shadow. How can I take responsibility and be in authority rather than trying to be in control? Like it’s such a self empowerment tool, and that’s why I get so excited about it, and this is why I absolutely love talking about it. So I’m curious if now you feel having me having dove into your pearl sequence, if you can see the way that you can approach the gene keys and how this can be used for life. It’s not, you don’t just read about it and then learn, and that’s it. It’s something that you always come back to, which is really great.
Samantha Riley 27:38
That’s what I love about Gene Keys human design. I actually keep mine on my desk. I was saying this is to someone yesterday, because I’m constantly referring back to it. Because every single day, depending on what happened in our life, in our business, the conversations that we’re having, the energy that’s around us, it gives us a different perspective of how to work with this, and I guess this is what I wanted to ask a little bit more about the shadows. Because I think, if I think back to prior to knowing all of this, if someone had a said shadow, I would have been like, well, we don’t want to do that. But what I’m hearing from you is that we do want to go into our shadow, that there is so much gold there, there’s so much learning there, and that it’s not actually always bad to go into your shadow. Am I understanding that correctly?
Kehla G 28:35
Oh, 100%. I think, like for example, I mentioned earlier, I have the 36th Gene Key in my life’s work, slash my brand, and the shadow is turbulence, and then we have humanity and compassion, and that is the crux of my business. Like, if you read my content, you see how I coach people. I’m always coming from this lens of humanity, and I’m transparent AF, like I just, I’m just an open book and being able to navigate the turbulence in entrepreneurship. I’ve shared so many things. Literally talked about my credit score, I’ve talked about debt, I’ve talked about ending friendships. I’ve talked about launches like no one’s signing up. I’ve literally talked about everything. I feel like I’ve nothing to hide. And when people come to me and they’re in that turbulent state, I can see it in them, and it’s like I know how to acknowledge their humanity and to support them with having compassion with themselves. And so the more that you embrace the shadow, like the gift comes through the shadow, and that’s why, you know, I can talk about turbulence in my content, but immediately turn it around and show the humanity in it. And so your genius really does come from the shadows. And so that’s what I love about this, is like, you’re never trying to get rid of the shadows. You can’t. You will always have a shadow. The lights might be turned off, but the second they turn on, the shadow’s always there. Like, literally. So I think that that’s the thing, is that this, the gene keys and human design, like, there’s just always an invitation to, like love and accept ourselves as we are because and even having compassion for the versions that aren’t us, the conditioning that we picked up over the years. Because that’s a very real thing, and so that’s why I love this work. It’s just so like, rooted in your heart, and it’s really fun to talk about, contemplate with others who are interested in it as well.
Samantha Riley 30:20
Totally. Can I just get you to unshare the screen? Because my video team are going to roast me if we’re chatting with that on. I want to talk about imposter syndrome. And the reason I want to bring this up right now is because when we’re building a business that is energetically designed for us, it can be really different to everyone else’s and it can bring up this real imposter syndrome of like, I’m doing this differently to everyone else. Maybe it’s wrong, maybe, maybe I’m not good enough. Can you speak to that a little bit?
Kehla G 30:56
Yes, so it’s funny that you bring this up, because I’ve had this imposter syndrome conversation a couple times this week, and there’s a woman that I follow on social media, and I love her. I don’t know, I don’t know if you’re into rugby, but her name is Ilona Maher, and she’s on the USA sevens rugby team, and she’s like an icon. She’s like the most followed rugby player on the internet, like she’s great, she’s all about female empowerment, like she’s unapologetic, and she was getting interviewed one day, and this woman was asking her, like, how do you deal with imposter syndrome? And what she said literally shifted this perspective for me forever. And she’s like, I don’t have impostor syndrome because I genuinely believe that I deserve everything that I’ve achieved to this point. And that was it. And I thought she said that, and I was like, wow, I can totally see how I just somehow subscribe to these rules and that I needed to do X, Y and D to justify why I have A, B and C. And when I heard her say that, it was like, I don’t know my open eyes was like, Yep, and I just sucked it in. Immediately believed it. And that’s how I feel. I think that you have to remember that you play your own rules, and that imposter syndrome is thinking like you’re not supposed to be there. Well, who said you’re not supposed to be there? Who said that you’re not supposed to have the things that you have, that you have to agree with them or not? So it’s ultimately you get to decide if you’re qualified, if you’re able to accept or receive or do whatever it is that is in front of you. And so that’s my take on imposter syndrome. I think it doesn’t have to be a huge deal, but if we just ask, like, where and when did I believe that? Like, where did this come from? And then you can realize that you’re in the driver’s seat, and you can decide whether or not to, like, move forward with what it is that you’re pursuing.
Samantha Riley 32:37
I love that so much. We could again talk about this all day, but we can’t. For everyone that was listening to us talking about my pearl sequence, and they want to know about theirs, and I 100% say, dive into it. You have got something special. Can you just share a little bit about what that is?
Kehla G 33:02
Yes, so I have an ebook that is massive and like just in terms of the impact that it’ll make with you, but it’s literally everything you need to know about your pearl sequence. So this is the actualize your genius Pearl sequence ebook. And when you dive into this, it’s going to be a very similar experience, but more depth, because there’s more time for you that Sam and I have this conversation where it’s like getting into your pearl sequence and really seeing your zones of genius, really seeing how you’re designed to be of service, really being given the tools to contemplate and experience the gene keys in a way that you never have before, so that you can see how you can implement this into your business and into your leadership and for scalability and impact with your ideal clients. So I’m really excited to share this with everyone, because I poured my heart and soul into it, and it’s going to be a great entry point. If you’re totally new to the gene keys, or if you’re seasoned and you just wanted a different perspective.
Samantha Riley 33:52
Yeah, love it. So of course, the link for that will be wherever you’re listening. The link for that will be just below. And where can people stay connected with you, Kehla? Where’s the best place for them to find you?
Kehla G 34:04
Yeah, I spend most of my time on Instagram, at Kehla G and then also, I have my podcast channel Living in Fierce Alignment. It’s a top 2.5% show. I’m really excited about it. Sam is coming on. We’re going to have a great conversation, because we just can’t get enough of each other. And so those are the main places that I hang out and I’m always sharing new things. I’m really big on my email list, too. If you want to sign up for the ebook, like, I’m always sharing, there’s summits going on. I’ve got offers or free experiences, master classes. Like, I’m always giving as much as I can to my community.
Samantha Riley 34:36
Yeah, I love the content that you put out, and there’s always something exciting to dive into. So definitely grab a copy of that pearl sequence ebook, because it is so liberating to be able to go through that and actually really dive into who you’re meant to be. Kehla, thanks for coming and chatting with me again. It’s been an absolute pleasure.
Kehla G 34:59
I loved it. Thank you so much.
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