My stunning and incredibly talented sis @HiAbbydeLaRosa and I get into some deep, personal convos on Season 2, Episode 3 of @UnmutedwithNinaChantele
We talk about family, friendship, relationships, faith, REAL life behind the scenes, and staying grounded through it all.
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This episode felt like two old friends pulling out the mental photo album. Amy and I went back to our early days in media, the tiny moments that shaped us, the friendship that held through every move and every life shift. We talked about career transitions and how they push you to grow even when you are scared. We talked about AI changing the industry and why staying curious keeps you alive in this work.

Family came up, culture came up, all the childhood lessons that still pop up when you least expect them. We laughed hard, the kind of laugh you only share with someone who has known your whole story. I said I pitched a strike. She said she wants to be called grandma. And yes, someone named Chirito got a shoutout. Long friendships do that. They wander.

Toward the end we talked about the future. Books we want to write. Projects we want to chase. The kind of ideas you hold close until the timing feels right. The whole conversation reminded me that life moves fast and nothing is promised.

Hold your people close, Stay open to change and Keep building the story you want to live.

During my healing process, I knew it was time to fully open up. So I hopped on a plane to meet with @DrMichaelScimeca about losing my grandfather Teto, moving, and feeling unsure about a career I’ve loved for over two decades.
We talked about staying grounded when life shakes you, holding your truth, and learning to trust the process and the journey.
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Writing a caption for this post has been one of the most challenging things with an overflow of emotions. Saying goodbye to someone who meant so much to you throughout your entire life never feels real. Teto wasn’t just our grandfather. He was the heartbeat of our family. The calm in every storm. The laugh that made everything better. The man who showed us what love and faith really look like.
He taught us that strength doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s a smile. Sometimes it’s just showing up for the people you love.
I’ll miss hearing his laugh and holding his hand, but I know he’s with Mamia again, probably dancing, singing while playing his guitar, and smiling like he always did.
Siempre tan guapo mi Teto
Always so handsome and forever in our hearts.
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There’s a moment in life when you realize holding on is what’s been keeping you stuck. I didn’t expect moving out of the area I’ve called home for more than a decade to feel like this. It wasn’t just about leaving a place, it was about leaving versions of myself behind; the people, the moments, even the memories tucked into drawers and camera rolls. Letting go taught me that freedom isn’t about what you keep, it’s about what you’re finally willing to release. I’m still learning who I’m becoming, and maybe that’s the beauty of it.

In this episode of UNMUTED with Nina Chantele, Nina reads and responds to powerful listener comments from Episode 12. From stories of feeling invisible at work to navigating the painful shift from essential to non-essential, Nina opens up about what these experiences really mean. She shares her own insight on healing, pivoting, and finding purpose when the world feels upside down. This conversation is raw, unfiltered, and filled with truth about how we value ourselves beyond titles and jobs. Because silence never told the full story.

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On National Radio Day, I stayed quiet while everyone else was posting memories and moments. Not because I don’t love radio, but because I love it too much to pretend it has not changed. Radio gave me my identity, it built me, it blessed me, and it will always be part of me. What I don’t love is what it has become, the corporate politics, the lack of respect for talent, and the way too many people settle for less than their worth. This episode of Unmuted with Nina Chantele is about being honest, about knowing when to stop playing along, and about creating your own lane. Stream Episode 12 now on YouTube, Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and iHeart, and follow @unmutedwithninachantele for more.

Patience is not just about waiting, It is about how you carry yourself while you wait. Too many of us confuse silence with stillness, but silence never told the story. The waiting season has purpose, and it is often in that quiet, uncomfortable space where we discover who we are, what we value, and what we are truly being prepared for.

This new episode of Unmuted with Nina Chantele is about learning to honor the process instead of rushing through it. Because sometimes the doors do not open when you want them to, but when you are ready for them.

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Everybody's talking about this new "T" App. But before you "tell your truth," ask yourself, "who's holding your tea?" and can they be trusted? In this episode of Unmuted, I break down the danger of platforms that profit off your pain. Your story is Sacred, so Protect it.

Ever felt like you had to tone it down just so someone else wouldn’t feel uncomfortable? Nina shares how winning prom queen turned awkward because of a friend’s reaction, and how it taught her the importance of never shrinking her own joy. This is about holding your head high, owning your wins, and wearing your crown proudly… no matter who’s watching.

Because silence never told the full story.

This is Unmuted with Nina Chantele.