Blatantly Honest with Makaila Nichols Transformative Principal 372

<p>At 22, <a href="https://twitter.com/makailanichols1">Makaila Nichols</a> is a model, speaker and best-selling author (at age 18) of “Blatantly Honest: Normal Teen, Abnormal Life.” In her book, she shares her personal struggles with issues such as: bullying, body image, sexual assault, peer pressure and more. Makaila was bullied unmercifully throughout her adolescence and even today as a recent college grad (University of Central Florida). Makaila found that through writing she was able to cope with the struggles she was enduring. </p> <ul> <li>The difference between being bullied and just being mean</li> <li>series of repeated behaviors.</li> <li>Why writing was helpful.</li> <li>How to overcome the challenges</li> <li>Figuring out who you are is the most important part</li> <li>Moon mission</li> <li>Open up to your parents, because they love you.</li> <li>it’s scary to ask for help, but it is worth it.</li> <li>Moon Shots: Operation Inspiration</li> <li><a href="https://blatantlyhonest.org">Blatantly honest foundation</a>.</li> <li>Buddies don’t bully and everyone is beautiful.</li> <li>How to persevere and have resilience?</li> <li>We’re not the result of what happens to us.</li> </ul> <h2 id="sponsors">Sponsors</h2> <h3 id="teachfx"><a href= "http://teachfx.com/transformativeprincipal">TeachFX</a></h3> <p>Innovative school leaders across the country have started tracking online student participation using TeachFX because it’s one of the most powerful ways to improve student outcomes during COVID — especially for English Learners and students of color. Learn more about TeachFX and get a special offer at <a href= "http://teachfx.com/transformativeprincipal">TeachFX.com</a></p> <h3 id="johncatt"><a href="https://us.johncattbookshop.com">John Catt</a></h3> <p>Today’s Transformative Principal sponsor, John Catt Educational, amplifies world-class voices on timeless topics, with a list of authors recognized globally for their fresh perspectives and proven strategies to drive success in modern schools and classroom