Kylie and Kara are ecstatic to bring on a very special guest for this episode! The girls sit down with the “CEO of Confidence,” Ella Halikas. Ella is a Sports Illustrated model and Swim-Designer as well as an activist and social media influencer. Kylie, Kara, and Ella discuss everything from social media to body positivity / neutrality to finding true confidence at any size to the positives and negatives of the fitness and health industry. 

While at the University of Hawaii, Ella experimented with a newfound passion for modeling by taking her own photos in bikinis on the beach. She was encouraged by her friends to give modeling a try, and she did so in full force. Despite her initial hesitancy due to her curvier build, she refused to give up on her dream and worked hard on her own to make it a reality.

Ella discusses overcoming the societal pressures to constantly be working towards becoming thinner or smaller, and how she found self-love and confidence. She opens up with her thoughts about what true health and happiness looks like, and dives into many of her own tips and secrets to loving yourself and your  body no matter what physical form it has. 

This episode is a can’t-miss if you’re on a journey to love and accept yourself, too. 

Connect with Ella: 

Instagram: Instagram.com/ellahalikas   
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8ttjVpt/
Check out Ella’s Swim Collection here: https://pebblesnpalms.com/collections/p-p-x-ella

Connect with Kara:

Instagram: Instagram.com/karagoss_rd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/523529175060599 

Connect with Kylie:

Instagram: Instagram.com/kylie_uplifts
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/liftuplift