19 episodes
Fake Smile with Samir Macklai Samir Macklai
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- Society & Culture
Welcome to Fake Smile Pod, a weekly podcast hosted by Samir Macklai, known for his signature gaze across each headshot ever taken. From in-depth conversations about being a typical Gen-Z to spilling the tea on insecurities and confidence building, nothing in Samir’s world is ever just black and white; they’re always a beige area.
Life is a sweet masquerade ball but only if you are prepared to smile through the pain. Gossiping is one thing but forgetting to bite your tongue will leave you with a rotten taste - but who said cavities are a bad thing?
New episodes every week!
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Shower you with all my actions (not my Intentions).
Didn't Justin Bieber say it best? "Shower you with all my intentions..." but what happens when you do something that hurts someone's feelings, but it wasn't your intention? In this mini-episode, Samir discusses the concept of understanding perspectives and the importance of understanding intentions during conflicts. I promise you; it's mind-blowing (in a cute way). The main idea of the day: We judge others based on their actions, but we judge ourselves based on our intentions.
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Want to share your questions/stories, email me at: https://www.samirmacklai.com/share-a-story
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Music by Metacell Music - Breathe - https://thmatc.co/?l=0B35005F // Music by @metacellmusic - Breathe via @hellothematic -
The Harsh Reality of Losing a Friend/Toxic Friendships
The one thing no have a handbook on is how to deal with the reality of losing a friend. Whether it be the natural drift that lights the match or small bumps down the road, losing friends is inevitable. In either case, being lonely isn't always a bad thing either. Samir breaks down how red flags in toxic friendships can be seen from the second you first meet them to how keeping friends in your young adulthood is one of the hardest things. Just something to remember: not everyone who smiles at you is your friend.
Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @FakeSmilePod
Follow Samir on Instagram: @samirmacklai
Want to share your questions/stories, email me at: https://www.samirmacklai.com/share-a-story
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Music by Metacell Music - Breathe - https://thmatc.co/?l=0B35005F // Music by @metacellmusic - Breathe via @hellothematic. -
How to Happy when you're Single AF + Define the Relationship 101
The dreaded question that looms the mind post-talking stage: What are we? In navigating new relationships to discovering that being single isn't that bad, join Samir as he discusses Defining the Relationship 101 from a person that has never been in a relationship. Is he unqualified and literally speaking from nothing? Yes, but he has 19+ years of experience in the art of being #SingleAF and, in the words of MissRemiAshten, "Unbothered and Thriving."
Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @FakeSmilePod
Follow Samir on Instagram: @samirmacklai
Want to share your questions/stories, email me at: https://www.samirmacklai.com/share-a-story
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Music by Metacell Music - Breathe - https://thmatc.co/?l=0B35005F // Music by @metacellmusic - Breathe via @hellothematic. -
Shamelessly Ranting about Fashion and how to look Stylish for 30 minutes straight.
Wardrobe Malfunctions, Influencer scams and how Baggy Jeans don't make you Stylish - listen at your own risk and self-esteem. In this episode, Samir breaks down the vibe in all things fashion, beauty, and style as he shamelessly rants about 2021 "it girl energy." This week has caused a severe amount of stress for our host, so enjoy a whole 10-minute rant about everything on god's green earth. For all our Virgos out there, organization comes by nature, but the ability to say "no" is foreign - as Samir adds another ten things to his to-do list.
Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @FakeSmilePod
Follow Samir on Instagram: @samirmacklai
Want to share your questions/stories, email me at: https://www.samirmacklai.com/share-a-story
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Music by Metacell Music - Breathe - https://thmatc.co/?l=0B35005F // Music by @metacellmusic - Breathe via @hellothematic. -
*Broken* Promises You Can't Keep
Roses are red. Neon signs Glow. Breaking a promise to yourself hurts more than you'll ever know. Saying this will ruffle feathers, but if we genuinely think about it, breaking promises is more normal than we think. Relationships, friendships, situationships and all, trust should be the common denominator. However, what happens when we make a promise to ourselves - or rather the version of ourselves on a pedestal. In this mini-episode, Samir breaks down the insecurities surrounding self-trust and learning to accept yourself when you break a promise that once meant the world to keep.
Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @FakeSmilePod
Follow Samir on Instagram: @samirmacklai
Want to share your questions/stories, email me at: https://www.samirmacklai.com/share-a-story
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Music by Metacell Music - Breathe - https://thmatc.co/?l=0B35005F // Music by @metacellmusic - Breathe via @hellothematic. -
Quinn Fabray made me question Monogamy?
Is monogamy real, or is it all just a social construct to make society feel bad about being in multiple relationships and having love for people at different times? Is love real? Is chivalry dead? Is Rhianna actually pregnant? All these questions are answered in this episode filled with rants about marriage and Samir never-ever-ever wanting a relationship. A.K.A, He's single and very much thriving. Join Samir as he breaks down the pros and cons of marriage and an unhealthy obsession with the show GLEE.
**These are my opinions; live your life and know your boundaries.
Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @FakeSmilePod
Follow Samir on Instagram: @samirmacklai
Want to share your questions/stories, email me at: https://www.samirmacklai.com/share-a-story
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Music by Metacell Music - Breathe - https://thmatc.co/?l=0B35005F // Music by @metacellmusic - Breathe via @hellothematic.