The Audacity Era: Kayla Nicole on Doing the Scary Thing Anyway
The Audacity Era: Kayla Nicole on Doing the Scary Thing Anyway  
Podcast: Naked Beauty
Published On: Mon Aug 03 2026
Description: Kayla Nicole began training in gymnastics at only 5 years old. What started as fun and playful sessions quickly developed into a disciplined regimen of focus. She learned all about the type of commitment it takes to become a competitive athlete by focusing on diet, exercise, and training. She used that early dedication to carry herself through Pepperdine University's prestigious broadcast journalism degree program and into a massive media career that spans genres. Her early media icons were leading ladies in everyone’s favorite romcoms, including the Toni Braxton, with whom she had a chance to perform. These moments aren’t serendipitous; they are the culmination of Kayla’s incredible use of social media to show people her personality and well of talent. Kayla always knew that she belonged in front of the camera, helping people tell their stories. She got practice in both, working in retail and modeling in L.A. During our conversation, we talked all about her incredible discipline and how it informs everything from her daily workouts to her pursuit of media success. We also chat about what it was like growing up in a family of women, headed by a glamorous matriarch who believes in self-care. We discuss the alluring red carpet events and how support from a therapist helped her surmount a season of depression. Our conversation is candid and funny, and it mirrors the Kayla Nicole her audience has grown to love. Tune in as we discuss:(0:00) Welcome Kayla(7:40) Kayla’s Gym Routine(11:35) Early Beauty Icons(12:55) Cosmetic Enhancements (16:20) Skincare Routine(23:50) Haircare In The Gym (25:45) On Battling Clinical Depression(31:25) Meeting & Performing With Toni Braxton(38:20) Pre-Red Carpet Beauty & Style Prep(40:30) Makeup Routine(50:10) Making Friends As An Adult(52:10) When Kayla Feels The Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Kayla @iamkaylanicoleProducts Mentioned:Skincare:ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing BalmKate Sommerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment ScrubRhode Glazing MilkSunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Face OilSummer Fridays Jet Leg Mask MoisturizerMakeup:Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Eyebrow PencilBorn This Way Ethereal Light Smoothing ConcealerLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting PowderMaybelline Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner MakeupDanessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm PowderDanessa Myricks Yummy Skin Water Powder SerumDIOR Forever No-Transfer 24H Wear Matte Foundation Makeup Forever Limitless Brown Lip LinerFENTY Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Volumizing Lip GlossJackie Aina Forvr Mood “She Was Here” Eau de Parfum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.