Blatantly Honest with Makaila Nichols

Makaila Nichols
  • 4.8 (13)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
Blatantly Honest with Makaila Nichols

Join Makaila Nichols as she shines a new light on your favorite celebrities, influencers, and experts. We invite you to hear the real, unglamorous and challenging struggles that your role models have overcome. Our show serves as a reminder that you are not alone in dealing with a multitude of social issues including bullying, body image, mental health and more. Brought to you by the Blatantly Honest Foundation.

  1. Kim Alexis on Empowerment

    12/08/2023

    Kim Alexis on Empowerment

    Kim Alexis, a renowned supermodel, has embraced a remarkable mission — the empowerment of others. Her prominence in the modeling scene soared during the 1970s and 1980s, as she graced the covers of esteemed publications such as: Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Self, and Cosmopolitan. In her current endeavors, Kim dedicates her time to inspiring individuals towards adopting a healthy lifestyle. In this candid conversation, we delved into topics like body image, the impact of social media, and the journey through which she discovered her purpose. How does that sound? 😊

    21 min

  2. 08/09/2021

    Brooklyn Quintana on change

    Brooklyn Quintana is the author of the book, “Fynneas Fog: Nine of Swords.” Her journey to becoming an author was not always so simple, Brooklyn pivoted many times in her life and ultimately has found her calling through writing and inspiring others. She is the founder of a publishing group called Morpheus Media, LLC an alternative to the traditional publishing houses.

    26 min

  3. 08/02/2021

    Mark Hulsewé on bullying

    Mark Hulsewé is an actor, activist and former victim of bullying. His motivation for joining the entertainment industry is simple - to make a positive impact and using his influence to inspire the youth to pursue their dreams. He sits on the board for AMRAK, a charity focusing on preventing bullying. Mark hopes to continue to bring light to the world and raise the global consciousness of humanity.

    24 min

  4. 06/07/2021

    Laura Sharpe on finding her purpose after tragedy

    Laura Sharpe turned a tragic event into a life-affirming mission. After a tragic helicopter crash in 2008 which left her with significant, life altering injuries, Laura discovered the power of art in healing. It was through her lengthy rehabilitation process from her near-fatal wounds, Laura found her mission in life. She is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Artists for Trauma (AFT) aims to expedite recovery through artistic expression and human connection by pairing civilian and military trauma survivors with established artists.

    27 min

  5. 05/24/2021

    Taylor McVeigh on body image

    Taylor McVeigh is a 14-year-old model, actress and social media influencer on a mission. She wants to promote kindness, positive body image and encourage people to take a stance against bullying. Today she opens up about what it means to be a “influencer” and more importantly how to be your own role model.

    22 min

  6. 05/17/2021

    Dai Time on entrepreneurship

    Dai Time is a social media influencer, founder of Dai Time Magazine and a young entrepreneur. She has been inspiring youth and adults alike since she was only 15 years old. Today, we discuss what it means to be a female entrepreneur and how to lead by example.

    30 min

  7. 05/03/2021

    Lisa Jason on Bullying and Empowerment

    Lisa Jason is a singer, songwriter and performer. She wrote an original show called "Bullied to Beautiful" that highlights her own experiences of bullying and how she was able to push through the darkness. Lisa is now a Dance Movement Therapist and holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Dance Movement Therapy. She hopes to change to prevent bullying and encourage others to use their voice.

    41 min

  8. 04/12/2021

    Oscar Castan on the ups and downs of being a teen

    Oscar Castan is a host, actor and influencer best known for his Young Artist Academy nominated role as host of the "Gen Z Buzz." Oscar is a series regular host for the new children's streaming show "Next Gen News." He opens up his experiences with bullying, social media and the pressures young people face.

    19 min
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Join Makaila Nichols as she shines a new light on your favorite celebrities, influencers, and experts. We invite you to hear the real, unglamorous and challenging struggles that your role models have overcome. Our show serves as a reminder that you are not alone in dealing with a multitude of social issues including bullying, body image, mental health and more. Brought to you by the Blatantly Honest Foundation.

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