Pour Minds Podcast — "Egg Rent" ft. Kayla Nicole

Release Date: January 9, 2026
Hosts: Lex P and Drea Nicole
Guest: Kayla Nicole (media personality, journalist, influencer)

Episode Overview

In this lively and candid episode, Houston-born and Atlanta-based hosts Lex P and Drea Nicole welcome Kayla Nicole—media personality, journalist, and influencer. The trio delivers their trademark blend of real talk, humor, and “drunk therapy” vibes while diving into topics from finding your people in big cities, career reinvention, fitness as therapy, social media scrutiny, the realities of egg freezing (“egg rent”), shooting your shot in dating, and reclaiming sexual narratives. The episode showcases friendship, honesty, and laughter throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Finding Your Place: Home, Friends, and City Vibes

[04:23–14:35]

• LA vs Atlanta vs Houston: Each shared experiences with big cities. Kayla reflects on being an LA native but understanding “Hollywood” can feel mixy, while Atlanta is often seen as glitzy but can be tough for real connections.
  • “LA gets a bad rap because we have a lot of transplants… those are the people that tend to make the dynamic a little bit weird.” —Kayla Nicole [05:11]
  • Atlanta sometimes gives “everybody’s famous” energy, from barbers to trainers.
• Friendship struggles:
  • Lex on not making friends after moving to Atlanta:
    “I still have not… I met like her friends at the time. I didn’t like none of them. None of them like me…” [10:08]
• Houston’s Vibes:
  • Kayla appreciates Houston’s diversity and black culture, and Lex says Houston’s nightlife and restaurants are ahead of Atlanta now.

2. Kayla Nicole’s Career & Reinvention

[14:35–21:55]

• “Did you ever work a regular job?”

  • Kayla started as a production assistant at TMZ (“I was a PA… you do whatever anybody asks. Very humbling experience.” [15:19]), interned at a newspaper during college, worked at Jamba Juice, and at a Malibu bikini store.
  • She emphasizes being more than “just an influencer” and having built a deep resume in media/entertainment.
    • “I have been building my resume in the entertainment space for a very, very long time. Right. Common misconception is that I’m just, like, an influencer, but no, I do have a degree.” —Kayla Nicole [17:44]

• Leaving TMZ for Sports Media:

  • She left TMZ due to discomfort with its tabloid style: “I can’t go into work every day trying to ruin people’s lives… I couldn’t do it.” —Kayla Nicole [19:21]
  • Pivoted to sports media to highlight stories and human interest.

3. Fitness as Therapy & Body Positivity

[21:55–29:03]

• Fitness journey:
  • Former gymnast, Kayla has always been a “workout girl” for mental and physical health: “There’s nothing in the world that will make you feel as good as prioritizing your physical health, but also your mental health too. So really working out for me is like, I have a brand called Tribe Therapy, and the whole premise is basically to bridge the gap between physical fitness and mental wellness.” —Kayla Nicole [22:29]
• Gym intimidation:
  • Advice: No one knows what they’re doing! Don’t get discouraged by others—find movement that works for you.
    • “The gym is like… it’s like church. This is a space for everybody and anybody. You should shut up.” —Kayla Nicole [24:36]

4. Reinvention and Online Perception

[29:05–34:56]

• Managing Others’ Opinions:
  “There was a time when… the narrative online of me was so loud and so repetitive that… you start to believe it… But I’m very thankful to not be in that place anymore.” —Kayla Nicole [29:47]
  • Key: Community, self-awareness, therapy, and remembering who knows you in real life.
    • “You have to do the work, you go to therapy and you realize… sometimes it is something internal with you that you have to work through.” —Kayla Nicole [30:52]
  • Lex shares vulnerability about being called “too masculine,” “too loud,” and relying on her support system.

5. Social Media, Wealth, and Scrutiny

[37:37–52:28]

• On influencer backlash (“Don’t show off your wealth!”):
  • The hosts debate the fine line between aspiration and flaunting, and the unfairness of policing black women’s luxury and success. “But I think it has to be a balance of fine. You can share the monetary things that you are also achieving, but you need to also show something else that has more value than, you know, a bag or a purse.” —Kayla Nicole [51:49]
• Authenticity and Giving Back:
  • Both Lex and Drea share stories of helping followers/friends quietly (not everything gets posted):
    “A lot of these people, they are helping people. You just don’t see it.” —Lex [49:05]
• On Internet Criticism:
  • Kayla’s method: sometimes, she’ll screenshot a hater’s comment and send it to their relatives (!). “I will just send them the screenshot and say, hey, just wanted to let you know, oh, Jessica, this is how your mom talks to people.” —Kayla Nicole [35:49]

6. Dating, “Shooting Your Shot,” and Modern Romance

[52:32–65:29]

• Women being straightforward in dating:
  • Kayla and the hosts advocate clear communication, not just “Easter egg” hint-dropping when interested in someone.
  • “I want you to absolutely stop dropping Easter eggs and speak with your chest. You are a grown woman… successful, beautiful, intelligent.” —Kayla Nicole [64:42]
• Dating in 2026:
  • They agree dating is tough everywhere, not just LA; all say they’re open to marriage and kids but not pressed.

7. “Egg Rent”: The Cost and Pressure of Freezing Eggs

[59:48–62:38]

• On fertility options:

  • Kayla breaks down the financial and emotional toll of egg freezing, coining the term “egg rent”: “You have to pay for them eggs to stay frozen… it’s expensive to buy eggs as is…” —Kayla Nicole [60:05]
  • The group acknowledges the societal pressure (“geriatric pregnancy” at 35+) vs. the real-life difficulties and choices.

• Attitudes on Potential Motherhood:

  • Lex & Kayla both express openness—if it happens, great; if not, embrace other life paths.
  • “Maybe it’s just not my ministry to freeze my eggs. But I love the idea of it. It sounds sexy. Egg rent.” —Kayla Nicole [60:54]

8. Sexual Past ≠ Sexual Identity

[67:57–75:16]

• Can you “go backwards” in the bedroom?
  • Lex defends women’s right to try things sexually without being labeled forever: “I said something about eating ass a few times years ago. That was like four years ago, bro… Would I do it again? Yeah, but I don’t eat my… the dude I’m [with], he don’t like that.” —Lex [68:17]
  • Kayla: “Whatever happens in the bedroom… please don’t bring that outside of the bedroom.” [70:41]
  • All agree: your sexual history shouldn’t define you.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Gym Culture:

  • “The gym is like church. This is a space for everybody and anybody.” —Kayla Nicole [24:36]

• On Online Haters:

  • “I will just send them the screenshot and say, hey… this is how your mom talks to people… I would hope this is not how you communicate.” —Kayla Nicole [35:49]

• On Social Media Comparison:

  • “Comparison is the thief of joy. Spend time focusing on your path— your journey is for you… You don’t know what people are doing behind closed doors.” —Lex [79:14]

• On “Egg Rent”:

  • “I love the idea [of egg freezing]… but you have to pay for them eggs to stay frozen… sometimes my conversation with God is, I need you to give me a sign to freeze these eggs right now because if not… maybe I’m just going to be okay with [not having kids].” —Kayla Nicole [60:25]

• On Dating and Shooting Your Shot:

  • “I want you to absolutely stop dropping Easter eggs and speak with your chest. You are a grown woman… Successful, beautiful, intelligent.” —Kayla Nicole [64:42]

• On Sexual Evolution:

  • “You can try things sexually. You shouldn’t be defined by that…” —Lex [70:41]

Timestamps of Key Segments

• [04:23] — City Vibes, Making Friends, and LA vs Atlanta vs Houston
• [14:35] — Kayla’s Early Jobs & Breaking into Media
• [19:21] — Why She Left TMZ, Choosing a Path
• [22:04] — Fitness as Therapy, Forming Healthy Habits
• [29:05] — Reinvention, Internet Narratives, Protecting Your Energy
• [37:37] — Social Media, Influencer Scrutiny, Content Balance
• [52:32] — “Shoot Your Shot” in Love and Dating
• [59:48] — Egg Freezing, “Egg Rent,” and Pressure to Motherhood
• [67:57] — Bedroom Identity, Sexual Past
• [76:09] — Bop of the Week (Music Recommendations)
• [78:00] — Listener Q&A (“Pour Your Heart Out”)
• [83:36] — Wrap-up, Kayla’s Plugs, Tony Braxton Singalong

Music & “Bop of the Week”

[76:09]

• Lex’s pick: “Twerk on the Boat” by Trim — “Cute bop, perfect for spring!”
• Drea: “Mrs. Trendsetter” by Lil Baby
• Kayla Nicole: Olivia Dean (“real emo stuff”)

Conclusion & Outro

Kayla shares info about her podcast (“The Pregame”), her fitness brand (“Tribe Therapy”), and encourages listeners to follow her journey. The hosts sign off with a rousing, tipsy group singalong of Tony Braxton’s “He Wasn’t Man Enough For Me,” embodying the unfiltered, uplifting Pour Minds spirit.

This episode is a blend of candid conversation, humor, and honest life lessons—perfect for anyone navigating adulthood, self-image, career, relationships, and social media in the modern world.