In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Anna Lloyd discuss the knowledge and journey living with dyslexia. Anna covers the stigmatizations, diagnosis, the education/technology system, mental health, and the raw experiences within it all.

Anna Lloyd is a dyslexic writer, author, advocate, and humanist. As a Shakespeare lover herself, she wrote her book, Miss Anna’s Dream in Stratford, in hopes to inspire confidence and the embrace of imagination within us all. No dream is ever impossible. Stay bright, stay educated, and stay creative!

@anna.lloyd20_

@forward_thinking__shakespeare

Check out Anna’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649793499/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_api_glt_i_30PZEM8Z7SK0ZTQ24893?fbclid=IwAR3ySFNvO0e1SpKRTIN3J3w-Q1jjHa4x3PT0WOpzvkCITkOQzE6RBP5Q_9Q

https://www.austinmacauley.com/us/book/miss-annas-dream-stratford

https://edmondsbookshop.indielite.org/book/9781649793492

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Anastasia Jamila dig into all things self care; tips to bettering your own life, manifestation, learning to take life one day at a time, and focusing on the little things.

Anastasia Jamila is a self care enthusiast, content creator, blogger, and inspirational woman. Throughout her own journey she has spread the message to others that no one is alone. Take breaks, take a minute, and give everyday TIME.

Anastasia’s #1 skincare product:

Aztec Secret Deep Pore Cleansing Clay

@abeautifulself

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Priscilla Frederick-Loomis get into various topics including the real experiences of being part of the Olympic industry, body shaming/social media standards, practicing good energy/knowing your standards, as well as encouraging kindness. Frederick-Loomis is really doing it all, setting a strong example to remind others that giving up is not an option, but rather to keep going for what you deserve IS.

Priscilla Frederick-Loomis is a retired professional track and field athlete, 2016 Olympian, podcast co-host of “In Our Prime”, health & wellness advocate, content creator, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, former radio personality and non-profit founder of The Priscilla E Frederick Foundation.

@priscilla_frederick

@thefrederick.foundation

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Stephanie dive into the raw experiences of being in the modeling industry, the pressure + realism of social media, unapologetically accepting your body, as well as indulging in yourself.

Stephanie Hastings is a fashion model, a creative, and a self love enthusiast. Sharing her journey in the raw, Stephanie goes into all deep topics she’s experienced within both her past and her present. We need MORE of that energy, it’s what keeps us GOING.

Stephanie’s Must Read:

My Body by Emily Ratajkowski

@stephanie._.hastings

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Mia get into all things self love; social media, motivational energy, as well as finding YOURSELF. Mia’s platform Be You Tiful, Be Fly focuses on challenging you to love yourself, embracing yourself, as well as spreading that positive message we ALL need.

Mia Vanessa Prom is a fashion model, pageant title holder, content creator, president of the nonprofit, The Kind Mouse, as well as the founder of the social movement, Be You Tiful, Be Fly. At just 13 years old, Mia has not only inspired myself, but is continuing to inspire others to be and become themselves in their best LIGHT.

@miaflygirl_

@beyoutifulbefly

@kindmouse

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Kimberly Gonzalez dig into living with multiple autoimmune diseases + the advocacy journey behind it all, the diagnosis process in the raw, mental health, social media, as well as self love power.

Kimberly Gonzalez is an autoimmune disease advocate, living with Scleroderma (rare chronic hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues), Raynaud’s syndrome (condition where some areas of the body feel numb and cool), as well as Antiphospholipid syndrome (disorder where immune system mistakenly attacks normal proteins in the blood). Gonzalez is also a content creator and podcast host of “Selflove Sister”, sharing multiple inspirational quotes and material along with her awareness journey. Her goal is to spread the much needed education + kindness among rare diseases, and be the change for younger audiences.

@strong_selflove

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Alex Bendit dig into raw topics of the modeling industry, self-image, confidence, expressing + owning a creative lifestyle, as well as life/development as a full-time artist. Own yourself and DO WHAT YOU WANT.

Alex Bendit is a multimedia artist, model, and creative soul. Within expanding her own artistic journey, her work took off and caught the eyes of clients such as Airbnb, Washington Post Magazine, Sephora, Allure, and Glamour. Balancing the modeling world as well as the art world, Bendit has kept going throughout it all both mentally and physically. Get yourself out there- hard work and determination pays off.

@tinylittlealex

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Christine dig into the raw of assault, becoming your own warrior, accepting pain, and the breakdown on fitness. Using fitness and the principles of fitness she was able to overcome all obstacles in her life, build her mental toughness, resilience and confidence. Her mantra: “Get up, get it done” has gotten her through all her hardships and knows that it can help you too! Listen to your body and stay focused. Pain is POWER.

Christine Capella is an online transformational coach, assault survivor + advocate, 2x spine surgery warrior as well as speaker. She was assaulted in back 2015 and had to undergo multiple surgeries, 2 facial reconstructive surgeries and 2 spine surgeries. Her story has not only made her the woman she is today, but has made a PURPOSE with facing pain. Have the faith and courage to understand that things will GET BETTER. TRUST THE PROCESS.

@christinecapella

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Clara dig into trauma, the raw and the recovery. Life-changing topics such as sexual assault, abuse, unplanned pregnancy, as well as single motherhood are all candidly covered in this episode. Life can throw obstacles both big and small, but REALIZING your worth and FIGHTING for the life you deserve is what’s REAL.

Clara Swan is an ambitious woman built of many facets; she is a senior account executive in advertising and is a mother to her beautiful son, Silas. As a working single mother, she has created an incredible foundation and has continued to build that foundation along the way. Remember, your trauma DOES NOT define you, your life, or your future.

Clara’s Must-Read:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

@clara.swan

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Abby dive into the good + bad of the modeling industry, disability advocacy, and life as your not-so-typical fashion model. You’re not going to win everyone over, and THAT’S OK. You’re not here to please everybody, you are here to please YOURSELF.

Abby Asani is a fashion model, creator, & disability advocate. Being born with spina bifida (a rare spinal disorder), Abby has not let her disability limit her dreams. Having dreams of pursuing a professional modeling career at a young age, she has successfully conquered her dreams by appearing in the pages of GMARO Magazine, has shot with numerous photographers, and has let her creative vision shine through along the way.

@abby.asani