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.

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? 😊 /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/28980808

Brooklyn Quintana on change 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. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/20005898

Mark Hulsewé on bullying 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. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/20005865

Laura Sharpe on finding her purpose after tragedy 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. 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. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/19390847

Taylor McVeigh on body image 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. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/19128842

Dai Time on entrepreneurship 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. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/19127435

Lisa Jason on Bullying and Empowerment 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. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/18940409

Oscar Castan on the ups and downs of being a teen 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. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/18338291

Lacey Caroline on defying stereotypes 04/05/2021

Lacey Caroline on defying stereotypes Lacey Caroline is an actress, singer, dancer and host. She’s best known for her role as Mariah in the 2019 Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, A Christmas Love Story. She’s also worked with NASCAR on NBC as a Kid Reporter and the Monster Energy Supercross series. Check out her take on women in sports, growing up quickly and how she plans to make an impact on the entertainment industry. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/18590537

Gabe Silva on bullying 03/22/2021

Gabe Silva on bullying Gabe Silva is an actor, podcast host, and magazine publisher. He has shared the big screen with some of Hollywood’s top a-listers and has appeared in “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.” He started his own podcast called, "Just Talk with Gabe" which is downloaded in six different countries. "JTWG" was the natural offshoot of his entrepreneurial spirit taking action against the social injustices of bullying. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/18318635

Patrick Oliver Jones on determination 03/15/2021

Patrick Oliver Jones on determination Patrick Oliver Jones is an actor and singer who has been performing for more than 25 years. He was an original cast member of “First Wives Club” in Chicago as well as performing in two National Tours of “The Adams Family” and “Evita.” Now he hosts his own podcast called “Why I’ll Never Make It,” which explores the reasons why actors and creative professionals don't succeed while delving into what it really means to "make it" in this industry. Today he opens up about his determination to su /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/18317255

Neil D’Monte on overcoming the peer pressures of Hollywood 03/09/2021

Neil D’Monte on overcoming the peer pressures of Hollywood Neil D’Monte is a director, producer, storyboard artist and musician. Neil is best known for his work on Jurassic World, Batman Vs. Superman, Palm Springs, Unbreakable boy, Rambo: Last Blood and Midnight Sun. He is also a producer with Robots of Awesome on Sony pictures lot. We discuss what led Neil to Hollywood, his journey of sobriety and how he avoids burnouts. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17780840

Connor Dean on bullying 03/02/2021

Connor Dean on bullying Connor Dean is an actor, writer, athlete, and meme king. Connor has appeared on Fox’s hit drama 9-1-1 and played Butch the Bully in the Cool Cat movies. Despite his role, he knows what it’s like to be the target of bullying. Connor opens up about the ups and downs of growing up in Hollywood, his charitable work and how he conquered bullying. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17778995

Jillian Curwin on living in a world that was not designed for her 02/23/2021

Jillian Curwin on living in a world that was not designed for her Jillian Curwin is a blogger, advocate for accessible fashion and part of the little person community. Using her blog, Always Looking Up, as her platform, she writes about trying to fit into a world that was not designed for people like her, demonstrating that height is just a number, not a limit. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17776259

Sarah Hamel-Smith on body image 02/20/2021

Sarah Hamel-Smith on body image Sarah Hamel-Smith aka @thecurvytrini is a New York based TEDx presenter, plus sized model, storyteller and digital influencer represented by TRUE Model Management. She’s also the co-Founder of Plus Amplified, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering those who live in plus-size bodies and serves as a catalyst for cultural and internal shifts towards size equity. After being body shamed for many years she decided to be one of the people who changes the way beauty is defined in society. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17961974

Tricia Campbell on body image and Black History Month 02/16/2021

Tricia Campbell on body image and Black History Month Tricia Campbell is a plus-size supermodel and life coach. Today she gets Blatantly Honest about her former struggle with body image and her journey to become a confident queen. Makaila and Tricia also chat about Black History Month and where she gets her entrepreneurial spirit. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17920664

Cavanaugh Bell on bullying 02/09/2021

Cavanaugh Bell on bullying Cavanaugh is the Chief Positivity Creator and founder of a non-profit called Cool and Dope. His organization helps combat bullying. At just eight years old, his work has been recognized on a local, state, and national level even President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have heard of this impressive young man. His dream is to end bullying by his 18th birthday in 2030. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17656025

Will LeGate on tuning out the haters 02/05/2021

Will LeGate on tuning out the haters Will LeGate is a young entrepreneur who taught himself to code when he was just 13 from online Stanford classes and is now the CEO of one of the top cryptocurrency platforms in America. Despite his success, he was bullied in school for coding during recess. Will opens up about his own experiences and more importantly how to tune out the haters. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17807441

Lexi Rabe on bullying 02/02/2021

Lexi Rabe on bullying Lexi Rabe is an actress who’s appeared in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, as Morgan Stark in Avengers: End Game, and her most recent film Silk Road. Despite her success, Lexi reveals how she has experienced bullying. Now, she hopes to spread kindness wherever she goes and to be a role model for others. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17764289

Kevin Hines on why he jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge 01/26/2021

Kevin Hines on why he jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge Kevin Hines is an award-winning global speaker, best-selling author, documentary filmmaker, suicide prevention and mental health advocate who has reached millions with his story. He is the 26th out of 34 people to survive jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Today, Kevin and I discuss the reasons why he jumped including childhood bullying, eating disorders, anxiety, and a struggle with his bi-polar disorder. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17661299

Patti Negri on Magic 01/19/2021

Patti Negri on Magic Today on “Blatantly Honest with Makaila Nichols” is Patti Negri. She’s Hollywood’s go-to psychic-medium and “Good Witch.” Patti has a recurring role on Ghost Adventures. She’s the best-selling author of “Old World Magick for the Modern World” and now has a weekly podcast called “The Witching Hour.” She's conducted seances on radio, film, and TV working with such legends as Emma Stone, Jon Voight, Josh Duhamel, Martin Sheen and Gregory Hines. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17440250

Jeremiah Josey on living with Autism 01/12/2021

Jeremiah Josey on living with Autism Jeremiah Josey is quickly becoming the face of autistic young adulthood. Jeremiah is a baker, model, author and speaker. He’s been featured in both Tommy Hilfiger and Kohls adaptive lines, cooked on the Steve Harvey show and is a current student at the Culinary Institute of America. He advocates for other autistic youth and hopes to encourage others to go after their dreams. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17195657

Matt Newman on the fragility of life 01/05/2021

Matt Newman on the fragility of life Matt Newman is the best-selling author of “Starting at a Finish Line” a book centered around Matt’s struggle with brain cancer. Matt has dedicated his life to inspiring others to live in the present. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/17316386

Tessa Stuckey on the state of our youth 12/29/2020

Tessa Stuckey on the state of our youth Tessa Stuckey is a mom on a mission. She's a therapist, speaker and author of the book, “For the Sake of Our Youth.” Makaila and Tessa discuss the growing rate of teen suicide and why the younger generation is lacking proper coping skills. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/16865822

Dr. Corey Hicks on overcoming obstacles 12/22/2020

Dr. Corey Hicks on overcoming obstacles Corey Hicks, former three-time NCAA All American Decathlete in the sport of Track and Field, former 1996 Olympic Hopeful, A two-time Author, Coach & Motivational Speaker. He opens up about his career-ending injury but shares the silver lining he never expected. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/16770164

Brittni Schroeder on compassion 12/15/2020

Brittni Schroeder on compassion Brittni Schroeder. She’s a business coach, marketing strategist for female entrepreneurs and former photographer who’s been featured in WSJ, GMA and other publications. In May of 2017 Brittni lost her 14-year-old son, Gage in a tragic accident. In efforts to help his friends and others heal she founded her own non-profit called, “The Compassion Club.” /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/16745876

Minda Parker on surviving an AVM 12/08/2020

Minda Parker on surviving an AVM Minda Parker is a former air-force veteran, mom of two and brain aneurysm survivor. At just 35, Minda almost lost her life to something she had no idea was inside her. Minda hopes to spread awareness for AVM and is grateful to be alive. She started a clothing line called “God is my Glowup” to help cover her medical bills. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/16629998

Brandon Cole Bailey on social media 12/01/2020

Brandon Cole Bailey on social media Brandon Cole Bailey is a fashion model who has a 'Ken Doll' image but has faced harsh criticism for being openly gay as a model, was bullied, sexually assaulted and struggled with substance abuse. Now, Brandon is changing the stigmas that once followed him with his new book “It’s Not Really Ken.” /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/16628414

Kristofer Buckle on bullying 11/24/2020

Kristofer Buckle on bullying Kristofer Buckle is a makeup legend with his own makeup line and works with the likes of Madonna, Mariah Carey, Blake Lively and other household names. Before his glow up, Kristofer dealt with severe bullying and self-esteem issues. But today, he celebrates himself and is a role model for every diamond in the rough. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/16618607

Jethro Jones on teaching our youth 11/10/2020

Jethro Jones on teaching our youth Jethro Jones is a former principal at all K-12 levels, host of the podcast series Transformative Principal and author of the book “SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves.” Jethro discusses various issues that impact students, teachers and schools across the nation. /episode/index/show/blatantlyhonestwithmakailanichols/id/16572773

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