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In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Alexis Smith dig into life working as a model, equality among women, the social media world, as well as not getting too caught up with other’s energy. Alexis Smith is a fashion model, free spirit, and is continuing to learn about herself everyday. Living out her dreams and reaching towards her goals inspires us as women to never limit ourselves with whatever WE want to pursue. @alexisreigh

Season 3 of Raw Talk has been real, honest and of course, raw. The topics that were heard this season include domestic violence awareness, assault advocacy, autoimmune disease awareness, dyslexia awareness, as well as pursuing your own goals within mental health. To the 18 women who joined me this season, I could not have picked better guests to share their stories. Season 4 is just around the corner, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store. See you soon.

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Heather Elley Nunez discuss domestic violence, mental health, developing your own voice, cyber crime, and the power of embracing your differences. Heather Elley Nunez is Miss New York USA 2022, criminal justice + cyber crime, as well as a domestic violence and mental health advocate. Throughout her journey she has remained true to herself by spreading the word as well as standing up for herself and others. @heather.elley

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Moraya discuss the power of mastering progress; your mental health, social media, fitness, your mindset, and your THOUGHTS. Spreading the message and not being afraid to SHARE your voice is the power. Moraya Ugwu is a dancer, podcast host of The Pop: A Podcast, fitness enthusiast, as well as the creator and founder of the lifestyle blog, Mastering Progress. The manifestation and growth of her own mental health journey inspired her to create a positive and healthy platform to promote healthy mindset and daily reminders of positivity. @moraya.ugwu @mastering.progress www.masteringprogress.com Check out Moraya’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TJb9AuZybJZdICV1ZAa37

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