Raw Talk with Nikki Gal

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Khadijah Abdullahi discuss the mental health stigma in Nigeria, Abdullahi’s own mental health journey, the effects of imposter syndrome, as well as the power of spreading awareness.

Khadijah Abdullahi is a Nigeria based digital marketer, writer, podcaster, as well as mental health advocate. Abdullahi has found passion in spreading mental health awareness and light throughout her own journey. With Abdullahi joining the Nigerian Mental Health foundation, she has helped break the stigma. In addition to joining the Nigerian Mental Health foundation, the foundation caught the attention of former president of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, who signed the foundation’s mental health petition.

Instagram: @influential_dee

Khadijah’s Podcast: @yana_podcast.ng

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Bri Jump discuss topics such as creative balance, embracing artistic passion, mental health, integrating self-expression into your life, the candid take on content curation, as well as feeling comfortable in your own skin.

Bri Jump is an attorney negotiator, a mother, as well as a creative soul. Jump in this episode speaks openly and honestly on balancing her own life on social media as well as her real everyday life. Facing her realities within her life has guided to become the unapologetic and free woman she is today.

Instagram: @bri.ashlie

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Jillian Jensen discuss various topics including life as a musician, the impact of bullying as well as mental health, experience of appearing on The X Factor, as well as being comfortable in your own skin.

Jillian Jensen is a musician, songwriter, as well as motivational speaker. Jensen has been singing since the age of 2. Since then, she has released two albums of all original songs and has written/composed well over 100 different songs. In 2012, Jensen at 19 years old made her appearance on season 2 of The X Factor, in which she landed herself in the Top 24. Her X Factor audition in April 2020 has gathered 236 million views. In addition, Jensen also competed on American Idol where she made it to the Top 15 women in the competition. In 2010, she also performed for President Barack Obama and opened for James Taylor. Within advocacy, Jensen has also appeared at schools as a motivational speaker on behalf of anti-bullying, self harm, eating disorders, and depression.

Instagram: @jillianjensenblog

http://www.jillianjensenmusic.com

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Taylor Phoenix dig into replanting your roots, moving away to pursue your dreams, the film industry, passions for film, balance within life, as well as the power of kindness.

Taylor Phoenix is a film enthusiast, theatre major, self-claimed cliché, as well as a free spirit. Taylor moved to California to pursue her film dreams, as well as her passion for writing. Working at IHOP for 4 years, Phoenix saved up financially by the time she turned 21 to pursue her dreams. Discussing her passion and drive to pursue her dreams has inspired her to become truly unstoppable.

Instagram: @taylorphoenixx

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Isabella Lamkin dig into her baby box advocacy journey, her experiences within the pageant world, the meaning of standing out, the power of photography, as well as being true to who you are.

Isabella Lamkin is an advocate, published author, pageant title holder, model, BSA scout, and photographer. When Lamkin was less than 2 days old, she was abandoned outside of an orphanage in China. Within her advocacy work among her experience, she has become the official teen spokesperson for the nonprofit organization, Safe Haven Baby Boxes. Lamkin believes that every single baby and child deserves a family that loves and cares for them, just as her family does. Lamkin encourages others to keep going, make a difference, and to never stop. At just 17 years old, Lamkin also released and published her book, Stand Out Not Up, to spread the awareness of compassion and empathy no matter the situation.

Instagram: @isabella.mei28

Isabella’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948807386?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_VVQ2DGF3KEMRB0D736CW

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Mica Boden dig into all things self-love, accepting yourself, the power of quotes, setting boundaries as well as the beauty of taking and embracing each day life gives you.

Mica Boden is a UK based support worker for those living with disabilities and autism, quote enthusiast, as well as an uplifting inspiration. Boden’s main passion and purpose is helping others within their daily struggles to better their lives. In Boden’s words, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”, learning to look after herself in order to properly look after others has truly shaped her into the woman she has become.

Instagram: @mica_cheyenne

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Sandie Cameron dig into content creation, the process of developing your own material, OCD journey, as well as the act of embracing yourself by not caring what others think.

Sandie Cameron is a hairstylist and content creator. Cameron started her content creating journey on TikTok in early 2020, and has paved her own path ever since. Since then, Cameron’s content videos have gone viral resulting in gaining over 12 million likes and over 300K followers. Inspired by the early 2000s, Cameron has not only created her own vibe, but is also inspiring others to create their own vibe too.

Instagram: @sandiecameronnn

Tiktok: @sandiecameron

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Julie Ehm dig into the expression and art of pole, society’s pole stigmata, self-love, pursuing different passions, taking a leap of faith within your life, entrepreneurship journey + goals, as well as feeling empowered as a woman.

Julie Ehm is a pole enthusiast, entrepreneur, and free spirit. With a dance background, Ehm wished to pursue other creative avenues for herself, which lead her to find her love for pole as an art form, self-expression, confidence and empowerment. Within her passion for pole and expression, Ehm encourages others to try new passions and take a leap of faith to discover what is right for you— you never know where it will take you.

@julie.ehm

@hellolovelyboutique

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Jennie Ross discuss the modeling and acting industry, the journey of confidence within the modeling industry, stigmata among the entertainment world, creative inspiration behind films, trusting the process, manifestation, as well as the endless power within the law of attraction.

Jennie Ross is a model, actress, voice actress, creative and entrepreneur. Originally from the Boston area, Ross decided to pursue and expand her dreams and career even further. Currently residing in New York, she has worked for various high fashion and commercial clients as well as making her mark in the movie industry. Balancing her life from model to actor, Ross is also on the magical journey to help others within their own careers and life endeavors.

@jenniexross

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Courtney Noelle dig into various topics surrounding mental health, choosing career paths, the realness of functional nutrition, your inner child, as well as the journey among self-help.

Courtney Noelle is a 2x entrepreneur, speaker, educator and podcast host. She also serves as a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor as well as an Advanced Functional Nutrition Practitioner in training. Courtney teaches health-conscious women how to feel in control of their body by identifying and healing the root-cause of their mental, physical, and emotional symptoms. Taking to the stage, Courtney educates individuals on the importance and art of listening to one’s body and what it’s trying to tell them, how to create a happy and healthy lifestyle, and how to feel confident and empowered in their own skin. Courtney is also an active mental health advocate living with Bipolar Disorder 2 and serves on the Marketing Committee of her local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) chapter in Findlay, Ohio.

@themindfulnessnutritionist

@rooted.mindfulness

courtney-noelle.com