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Earlier this month, influencer Kayla Nicole appeared as a guest on Angel Reese’s podcast, but the conversation didn’t unfold quite as she had hoped. During the interview, Reese asked Nicole to open up about her past relationships, particularly her high-profile romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
Nicole faced criticism for some of the comments she made during the episode, and in retrospect, she admitted that the discussion could have gone smoother.
Reflecting on her appearance, Nicole shared her thoughts in a subsequent interview on the I Am Athlete podcast, where she acknowledged that some of her remarks didn’t fully represent her true self. “Looking back on my decisions, even recently, sitting down and doing a podcast, I felt like there were moments where I articulated myself in a really good way,” she said. “But there are moments where, if I could go back, I would maybe change the way I said things because it didn’t fully embody my character or my heart.”
Nicole admitted that while she tried to handle the situation with grace, she recognized that not everything was conveyed as she had intended. “I thought that I handled things with grace. Thought that I answered the questions to the best of my ability. The public had their interpretation of things, but that didn’t matter to me,” she continued. Her regret over certain comments prompted her to take a step back and reflect on how to approach similar situations moving forward.
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Nicole emphasized the importance of staying true to her authentic self, but also acknowledged that there’s value in being more measured in her responses. “I’m trying to continue to have the courage to stand in my power, to be myself, to answer questions honestly and transparently,” Nicole said. “But I also think media training and a little PR goes a long way because you don’t have to answer every question. Not every DM deserves a response. I’m learning that.”
In the aftermath of the podcast, Nicole decided to make a symbolic change—by switching up her hair color. She revealed on social media that she was ready for something new, choosing to go “a little bit darker” for the upcoming colder months.
The change in her appearance seemed to represent a fresh start, and she even teased a “new character” in an Instagram story, suggesting that more transformations might be on the horizon following the podcast mishap.
Nicole’s openness about her learning process and her desire to grow personally and professionally shines through in her reflection.
While her appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast didn’t go as planned, it served as an opportunity for self-improvement. And now, fans are left wondering what this “new character” will bring as Kayla Nicole navigates her next chapter.