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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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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 …
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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 tradition…
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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 wor…
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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 …
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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" that is downloaded in six different countries. "JTWG" was the natural offshoot of his entrepreneurial spirit t…
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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 pr…
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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 …
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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.…
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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.Makaila Nichols által
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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 s…
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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.Makaila Nichols által
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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 bull…
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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.…
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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 di…
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Patti Negri is Hollywood’s go-to psychic-medium and “Good Witch.” Patti has a recurring role on Ghost Adventures, appeared on other shows including Master Chef, America’s Got Talent and Flipping Out. She’s the best-selling author of “Old World Magick for the Modern World” and now has a weekly podcast called “The Witching Hour.” Patti has graced num…
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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 other…
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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 Clu…
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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.”Makaila Nichols által
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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.…
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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.…
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At just 13 years old, Arianna Peralta is a singer, actress, dancer and writer. She has just recently recorded her first single which is called “On Your Way" which is meant to empower teens. Arianna is also writing a television pilot about growing up in this modern time. When she’s not juggling school and work, she’s an advocate for others.…
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Nancy Conrad has become a recognized leader in transformative education & named one of the top 100 leaders in STEM education. She has presented across the globe. Nancy founded the Conrad Foundation after the loss of her husband, Pete Conrad, who during the Apollo 12 mission became the third man to walk on the Moon.…
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Aly Rae refers to herself as the one boob bada** because at 20 she underwent a double mastectomy to eliminate her risk of breast cancer. She was dropped by her former agency because she wasn’t viewed as beautiful anymore. Aly was featured as the first woman with only one breast to appear in a swimsuit in both Glamour UK and Vanity Fair UK. Now, she…
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Shenea Booth was the first-ever African American female soloist to play a lead character in a Cirque Du Soleil production and was featured in RAINN’s “Don’t Stay Quiet” Campaign. She's a survivor of sexual abuse from both her performance partner and her former acrobatics gymnastics coach, David Reiakvam. Shenea's part of a new wave of the #Metoo mo…
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Heather Drevna is the VP of communications at RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN has a hotline for victims of sexual assault to call: 1-800-656-4673. Heather discusses what goes on at RAINN and how victims can get the help they need, even during a pandemic.Makaila Nichols által
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Kechi is a burn survivor, musical artist, and advocate. She was a passenger on the plane when it fatally crashed taking the lives of 107 people along with it. Kechi claims that her passion for music, her faith and her family helped her get through her burn treatments and daily life. Years later Kechi was a finalist on Americas Got Talent and Simon …
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Allen “ATown” Sherrod began his career in 2014 as a celebrity entertainer & social media star. He's been recognized by Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, The Kardashian’s & other stars. ATown’s been featured on Baller Alert, World Star with his music and Shaderoom! Despite his fame, he has bullied since he was a little kid. He hopes to inspire other…
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On today’s episode of Blatantly Honest with Makaila Nichols, we are talking about everything mental health. We have two guests: Janet Dillion and Vida Hargrett. Our first guest is Janet. She was diagnosed with bipolar two disorder and was dependent on opioids. Our second guest is Vida Hargrett, a certified mental health therapist. Vida is also the …
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Bubba Almony is a celebrity bodyguard. When he’s not guarding people and crowds, he is passionate about sharing his life experiences. He started his own podcast series called, “Bubba’s Bodyguard Podcast” where he shares stories about his life in the field and those he has helped. Bubba is also an ambassador for “Bodyguards Against Bullying” where h…
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Christina Grainger never thought she’d become a nurse but on September 11, 2001, her mind changed immediately. Aside from working grueling hours, Christina loves to lend a helping hand. She volunteers at the Genesis House, a non-profit organization in Melbourne, FL that helps women and children in transition. Christina wrote a book called “The Tedd…
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Cameron Gellman plays Hourman on DC’s Stargirl. At 21, Cameron is a superhero both on and off-screen. He’s an ambassador for the juvenile diabetes foundation because he too was diagnosed with type one diabetes. Cameron hopes to be able to use his new platform to inspire kids.Makaila Nichols által
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Karen Noseff Aldridge is a successful businesswoman and anti-bullying advocate. She has made a name for herself in the cheerleading and athletic industry by building a multi-million-dollar company with a purpose. Karen has chosen to create an anti-bullying line within her company called “Rebel Against Bullying.” She opens up about her own experienc…
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Harrison Houde is a 24-year-old actor, writer/director, comedian, and music producer. He’s also an early YouTube creator and musician. We dive into the conversation of body image and how double standards can impact men just as much as women. Harrison’s confidence radiates but he says he adopted such a personality to mask what he once thought were i…
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John Spencer is a space architect that has worked on designs for the International Space Station, SpaceHab and he’s designing an original concept for an orbital superyacht. He’s been quoted and appeared in over 200 media outlets covering space tourism. Now he is designing a $2.6 billion complex called Mars World. John also advises entertainment com…
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Jonte Hall is a former Harlem Globetrotter, who was known as “Too Tall Hall” ironically enough he is just 5’2”. When he was young, he was told to quit pursuing his aspirations of becoming a professional basketball player but against all odds, he became the shortest player in Harlem Globetrotters history. Now he is a motivational speaker and visits …
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