Help the teens in your life be confident in their surrounding
Program Titles
- Hospitalized due to all her yo-yo diets
- Talking about the trauma suffered by victims
- From a state of being a victim to being a survivor.
- Knowledge of various eating disorders
Makaila Nichols “Blatantly” Honest: Normal Teen, Abnormal Life.” She shares her struggles with issues teens may encounter, such as bullying, body image, sexual assault, and peer pressure.
Makaila Nichols” focuses on changing the stigmas behind teen social issues. She accomplishes this by chatting with celebrities, influencers, and experts about their struggles and triumphs.
Makaila also shares her story in person. She speaks to elementary, middle, and high school students about bullying, body image, sexual assault, mental health, and suicide prevention. Aside from working with the Youth, she hosts events to provide insight for parents, teachers, and organizations.
What makes one person superior to another? Nothing.
We’re all equal, yet we choose to tear each other apart. I’ve been bullied. I’m not asking for your sympathy; I’m just letting those of you who’ve also been picked on know I understand.
I know how it feels.
“I am glad Makaila doesn’t come to school anymore. Life is better with her gone.” “Makaila Nichols is the biggest slut. I bet anyone could get it from her.” “I hope you die alone.” “Who do you think you are?”
These are some of the insults I’ve recorded from social media. Some were said by close friends, and others by people I’ve never spoken to. Yet, all of these words formed a false projection of who I am as a person.
Navigating life as a teen, stresses, bullies, assault, and body image.
How do you seek help, and from whom?
This program is for:
• Students, • School Systems • Educators
The audience will leave with:
• Identify what is going on with you and how to ask for help
• Learn to ask for help
• Bystander Intervention
• Build a support system for themselves and others
• Understand their attacker and become Blatantly Honest
SUPPORTING THE TEENS IN YOUR LIFE
Whether you are a teacher, parent, pastor, grandparent, or anyone who has teens in your life, this speech is for you. Help the teens in your life be confident in their surroundings, know who they can trust, and build a communication relationship.
Learn creative techniques and solid strategies to support the teens in your life:
• What bullying looks like today
• Social Media and your kids
• How bullying changes from generation to generation
• How to relate to young people
• Bullying/ Sexual assault prevention and bystander intervention
Successfully convey your ideas to children and develop support relationships and impressions that will change their lives and the culture of bullying.
This program is for:
• Teachers, • Parents, • Educators
The audience will leave with:
• Ways to better interact with young people
• Knowledge of bullying culture in the Youth
• Prevention and Bystander Intervention
THE BODY EDITION
As a child, Makaila grew up wanting to be a fashion model. Lucky for her, she was scouted when she was fourteen. However, Makaila did not know the conditions she would have to conform to to be a successful fashion model. After developing several eating disorders, learning to hide them from her parents, and then ultimately being hospitalized due to all her yo-yo diets, Makaila wants to share her struggle with body image with the world. To this day, Makaila is learning to accept her body and attempt to change the way the fashion industry views both men and women by not allowing her body to conform to unrealistic standards. Makaila wants to teach her audience to love the skin they’re in. This conversation is for those who are looking to further their knowledge of eating disorders, hear personal stories about them, and finally learn to overcome them to embrace their body the way it is.
This program is for:
• Middle School, • High School, • College, • Parents
• People who have an interest in the fashion industry
The audience will leave with:
• Knowledge of various eating disorders
• How to get help to overcome eating disorders
• Understanding that the ideal body image the world puts forth is a lie
• Self-love tips and activities to do at home
• New ways to be confident in your body
ASSAULT AGAINST US
Every 90 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted (RAINN.org), and I am one of them. I was fourteen years old when my best friend sexually assaulted me. I am not alone. I know that men, women, and children are assaulted every day and are not getting the justice that they deserve. I unfortunately cannot bring these perpetrators to justice, but what I
can make sure that people know they are not alone by sharing my story, talking about the trauma suffered by victims, and, more importantly, growing from a state of being a victim to being a survivor.
This program is for:
• High School Students
• College
• Parents
• Educators
The audience will leave with:
• Knowing they are not alone
• Victim Resources
• Methods of coping and moving on
• Everyone has a story to tell
• There is hope
DRINKING, DRUGS & THE “ADULT” YOUTH
In our current day and age, social trends are pretty much everything. From drinking in high school to smoking pot on the daily, and oh, let’s not forget vaping. But why did this happen? Why is our Youth turning to drugs, drinking, and partying as a way of everyday life? Take it from me, I experienced it, except I was the outcast, the loser who didn’t do any of it. Yet, as time passed, I became peer pressured to join in. I want to talk to YOU about what your kids are doing and how deadly it can be and to open your eyes to the underground world of modern-day America. As for the Youth, well, let me talk to them too. I understand how hard it is to deal with peer pressure and wanting to fit in, but this is not the way.
*** This conversation is altered depending on the audience. ***
This program is for:
• Middle/High School Students
• College
• Parents
• Educators
The audience will leave with:
• Knowledge about social drinking and drug use
• Trends that the Youth are succumbing to
• Rehab information, intervention topics
• How to overcome peer pressure in Youth
• Accepting who you are, sober
“Makaila Nichols, wow, what a gracious, intuitive individual with wisdom well beyond her age. She is a phenomenal role model for young people across cultural lines. She is a great speaker, author, model, actress, and human being!!”
“By sharing her story, Makaila is helping other teens know they aren’t alone in trying to maneuver through tough situations like bullying. She knows what she stands for and uses her voice to encourage others to do the same. Because real change takes courage!”
“Special Olympics Florida was fortunate to have Makaila come to our Youth Summit to share her story with our athletes, unified partner, and coaches. Makaila connected with the students as her experience growing up isn’t much different from what some of our students face daily. Special Olympics Florida looks forward to working with Makaila again in the future, and we hope her message can steward awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for all.”
“In January of each year, Florida Virtual School hosts a love of reading through Celebrate Literacy Week. This past January, we asked Makaila Nichols to host our opening session and speak to our families about her book and experiences with bullying. She blew us away with her fluent speaking skills and ability to modify her discussion to meet the audience’s needs. After the session, our students felt comfortable contacting Makaila to share personal stories and even writing samples. We were lucky to gain her insight on a tough topic affecting many kids today and hope to continue utilizing her in future events.”
“Wow! There is no better person to give teens advice than a teen herself. Makaila is so candid and open about her experiences that everyone her age can relate to her story. But age aside, Makaila’s writing on difficult situations flows quickly and is inspiring. I know that we will be hearing more from her!”
“You were an incredible guest, Makaila, and such a gift to the Youth of today struggling through one of the most difficult times in life. You are a powerful voice for them. I can’t wait until you have your podcast!”
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