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BIG SIS ENERGYThings Influencers Don’t Tell You: What It’s Really Like When the Camera’s OffWelcome to Big Sis Energy! We’re back and kicking things off with a deep dive into the influencer world, pulling back the curtain and giving you the real, unfiltered look at what goes on behind the feed.In this episode, we’re letting you in on everything influencers don’t usually share—how we turned a 2019 hobby into a full-time career, what the day-to-day actually looks like. From brand deal negotiations and platform strategy to what brands really look for, we’re giving you the insider scoop. Also answering your assumptions about “Influencers”, and what they are really...2025-05-181h 08

BIG SIS ENERGYAthletic vs AestheticLet’s talk fitness… On this episode of Big Sis Energy, we’re shifting the focus from aesthetic goals to athletic ones and unpacking why getting strong (physically and mentally) is the real flex!From navigating gym anxiety and toxic fitness trends to redefining what progress actually looks like, we’re talking about how to train for you—not for the highlight reel. Because spoiler: strength is sexy, sustainable, and way more empowering than fitting into someone else’s body goals.In this episode, we’ll talk about:• How our fitness goals have evolved over the...2025-05-1158 min

BIG SIS ENERGYGhosted, Gaslit, and Girl, Let's Talk About It (Dating Horror Stories)Dating in 2025 feels like trying to win a game without knowing the rules — and honestly, we’re tired. This week on Big Sis Energy, we’re spilling all the wild dating stories, decoding the mixed signals, and reminding you that being ghosted or gaslit says way more about them than it does about you.From awkward first dates to being ghosted, and we’re getting real about what it’s like navigating the modern dating world — especially in cities like L.A. where dating is basically an Olympic sport.In this episode, we’ll talk about:• Dating a...2025-05-0452 min

BIG SIS ENERGYITS TIME TO LET GO: Spring Cleaning Your Life (Not Just Your Closet)Spring isn’t just for swapping out sweaters and dusting off shelves — it’s the perfect time to declutter your whole life, sis. This week on Big Sis Energy, we’re getting real about what it means to finally let go of the people, habits, mindsets, and memories that are taking up way too much space in our lives.From prepping for a big move to emotionally decluttering friendships and breaking free from old versions of ourselves, we’re pressing the refresh 2025-04-271h 05

BIG SIS ENERGYThe Adulting Report Card: Are We Passing or Failing?Let’s be honest—no one handed us a syllabus for adulthood. So this week on Big Sis Energy, we’re grading ourselves and getting real about how we’re actually doing.From learning how to set boundaries, maintain mental health, and figure out what success really means—we’re breaking down our adulting journeys and the moments that made us go: “Wait… I’M the adult now??”In this episode, we’ll talk about:•What should’ve been included in an adulting starter pack•Why setting boundaries with people (and your job) is so hard—but so...2025-04-131h 10

BIG SIS ENERGYLA CHANGED US | Reacting to your assumptions about us - Big Sis Energy Podcast Szn 2: Ep 2Did LA change us?It’s been almost a year since we packed up our lives and moved to LA—and its definitely been interesting to say the least. From health scares and moving scams to feeling disconnected from our content, this past year forced us to grow up in ways we didn’t expect. In this episode, we’re getting real about how LA has changed us!We talk about navigating adulthood, being independent but still codependent lol, and what we’ve learned about ourselves since leaving our hometown. Spoiler: it’s a lot. Plus, we...2025-04-0646 min

BIG SIS ENERGYAre We Codependent or Just Really Close?Are we codependent or just really close? After living together our whole lives, we’re finally in our independence era—moving out of our hometown, adjusting to BIG city living, and figuring out what it means to be our own person. 💌 Submit questions anonymously or for a shoutout: Submit here https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy (featured during our HELP A SIS OUT segment) In this episode, we chat about:The thought of living separately for the first timeMoving to LA & dating in a new cityHow health...2025-03-3046 min

Relationsh*t with Kamie CrawfordWhen Your Best Friend is Actually Your Biggest Hater with Makenzie & MaliaSummer is here and our only plans are to look hot and remain unbothered! This week, we’re joined by the ultimate sister duo - content creators and hosts of the Big Sis Energy podcast, Makenzie and Malia as they spill the tea on what it’s really like to blow up on TikTok, the changes that come with moving away from home for the first time, how to be there for your besties in relationships as the single friend and how to recognize when your “ best friend” is actually your biggest hater. Learn more about you...2024-07-0543 min

BIG SIS ENERGYChristmas SPECIAL w/ Lil Sis KK 2023-12-2451 min

BIG SIS ENERGYCurly Con LA SPECIAL w/ Christine Obanor from Too Hot to Handle and Curly hair stylist FeliciaIn November, we got the opportunity to attend the first Curly Con LA! The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, inclusive, and FULL of Curly girls from ALL OVER! We got the chance to interview a very talented curly hairstylist Felicia and she gave us hair facts, curly technique tips, and information about how she got her start in the styling world. She also shares her favorite product to fight heat/color damage. Later in the episode, we talked with Christine Obanor from season 5 of Too Hot to Handle. She touched on some of the curly hair struggles she d...2023-12-1738 min

BIG SIS ENERGYStraight to Curly: How we started our natural hair journeyWe have had a long journey from hating our natural hair, not knowing how to style or even know what products to use, to loving and embracing our natural curls! It took us a while to recover our hair from heat damage. But once we put that iron down that's where the natural hair journey began. In this episode, we talk all about our struggles as curly girls and how we got to the healthy curls we have now, because believe it or not our curls didn't always look like this.2023-12-1050 min

BIG SIS ENERGYHow social media affects your mental health w/ psychologist Dr. Blair SteelThere are so many pro and cons to social media, and too much can have a negative affect on our mental health. In this weeks episode we dive into the hard facts with special guest Dr. Blair Steel licensed psychologist. She answers your guys questions on how social media affects your brain, and how to set healthy boundaries. Follow Dr. Blair Steel Instagram : @drblairpsyd Our Instagram @Bigsisenergyy 2023-11-2656 min

BIG SIS ENERGYReading Thanksgiving horror storiesSince the holidays are upon us we thought it would be fitting to read your guys CRAZIEST Thanksgiving horror stories. Things got heated to say the least! So stay tuned for this episode because we spill all of the tea on some of the most traumatizing Thanksgiving family stories we have ever heard. So grab your popcorn and your favorite ice cream and lets get this slumber party started!2023-11-1933 min

BIG SIS ENERGYGrowing up on Dance Moms w/ Nia Sioux and Dr. HollyThe most iconic duo from Dance Moms Nia Sioux and Dr. Holly talk about what it was like growing up on a reality TV show and all of the struggles that came with it. Later in the episode we get caught up with what they are doing currently, as Nia is a Senior in college she talks about how she balances her lifestyle with her job and being a student at UCLA. Stay tuned for the end when we have Nia and Dr. Holly react to their old clips from Dance Moms.This is...2023-11-1244 min

BIG SIS ENERGY21st Birthday Special (Big SIP Energy)It's time for Malia to get her SIP on! Get ready to laugh, and cringe with us as we celebrate Malia's 21st birthday. We've got everything from hilarious rating games like Kiss Mary or Kill, and He's a 10 but….Malia also opens up about her perspective on relationships. She talks about bad date experiences and some of her most embarrassing stories she's never told before! So grab your favorite snacks, and some popcorn, and let's get this slumber party started!!🥂Our Socials:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-sis-energy/id1702408819https://open.s...2023-11-0535 min

BIG SIS ENERGYHow to be a “girls girl” w/ Taty CokleyJoin the slumber party with us and our special guest Taty Cokley as we talk about her experiences and what shaped her into the YouTube sensation and self-confidence coach she is today. We talk about the struggles of womanhood, our first kiss stories, periods, and the challenge of finding the right doctor.We talk about personal growth, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and the courage to leave behind friendships that no longer serve us. Navigating awkward social situations, managing toxic friendships, and venturing into new experiences. Through all these, we hope to inspire listeners to become more c...2023-10-2949 min

BIG SIS ENERGYStepping into our confidence eraWe're shedding light on a battle we've all fought - the struggle with self-doubt and insecurities. Makenzie and I open up about our personal journeys, going deep into our own vulnerabilities. We talk about how appearances do not define our character or worth. Discussing acne, body image, and the relentless pressure of societal beauty standards. We share our challenges – the unkind remarks, and the struggle to maintain confidence. Finally, We talk about the power of social media in showcasing diversity, and share our own experiences dealing with comments about our hair or skin color. And how surrounding ourselv...2023-10-2238 min

BIG SIS ENERGYTaken out of high school at 14 and 15 years old (Story Time)Y’all thought you knew what grounding was until you listen to this story! Our punishment of being taken out of public school and put into online school was a tough decision our parents made. What we didn’t realize was how this story would start our careers in social media. We discuss the harsh, yet enlightening lessons we learned from our high school experiences and how they've shaped our relationships, particularly with our parents. Join us as we look back, and laugh at our rebellious teenage years, and share how these experiences transformed us into the people we are t...2023-10-151h 13

Cool Conversations with Mariyah & PeterEP.1 Malia & Kenzie on young entrepreneurship, their curly hair journey and sisterhoodOur first official episode with special guests, Malia and Makenzie! The sisters who have grown their social media following exponentially through the last year within the beauty space. With their own podcast up and running: Big Sis Energy, they are young, ambitious and hard working entrepreneurs eager to share sisterly love and friendship of one another to their over 4 million collective followers across their platforms. It was an absolute pleasure and learning experience to sit down with them to have a Cool Conversation. You can find & follow their platforms below: Makenzie & Malia TikTok ...2023-10-1235 min

BIG SIS ENERGYIts time to let go SIS: Ft. Kamie Crawford. Embracing Self-Growth, Setting Standards, and Prioritizing Self LoveAsk yourself: When was the last time you truly prioritized your own happiness in a relationship? Kamie Crawford, an exceptional individual who transitioned from the world of pageantry to TV hosting joins us while we talk about self-growth, and relationships. Kamie reveals how she navigated the LA dating scene, demonstrating the power of setting high standards, and the importance of a good partner who respects your self-worth.We also talked about revealing the hard truths in life - like dealing with insecurities, and knowing when to move on from a relationship, and embracing authenticity. We place a s...2023-10-081h 12

BIG SIS ENERGYUnveiling Sisterly Struggles: An Emotional Journey through Hormonal Imbalances and Mental HealthEver found yourself reflecting on the journey of self-growth and wishing that you could reach out to your younger self? That's exactly what we embarked on in this reflective exploration by reading what we wrote to our younger selves with the amazing Taty Coakley, host of the 1-800-Self Love Club podcast, check out our episode with her @Taty Cokley on YouTube. We navigate through a whirlwind of emotions, revealing personal stories from our trip to LA for a hair campaign with Briogeo, and delve into the intriguing world of behind-the-scenes filmmaking, combined with the heartwarming feeling of family-like...2023-10-0151 min

On The Sidewalk with Chels & CashVaughnerable: Big Sis Energy with Makenzie & MaliaSisters, tiktok queens, and co-hosts of the podcast Big Sis Energy (@bigsisenergyy) Makenzie and Malia are here with me for an incredible episode today! We discuss... -Trusting your intuition when dating -Believing in yourself enough to leave your comfort zone -How it feels to be a role model in the Black Hair Community Plus, we shared our hot takes on the most googled relationship questions! Don't forget to follow me @chelseavaughn on Instagram, and catch the latest clips @vaughnerablepod on tiktok! You can watch the full episode and subscribe on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/dYHjvzPYsbQ Advertising Inquiries...2023-09-2540 min

BIG SIS ENERGYThe secret to having a positive mindset throughout high school ft. our 15 year old sister, MakaylaLil sis Kk is on the pod for the first time!!Get to know her and our relationships with each other, and stories of how we all grew up together. We are also talking about all things high school. How to deal with friendships, and having a positive mindset when life and circumstances get challenging. Make sure you watch till the end because we are reading your guy's assumptions about us and talking about things we’ve never opened up about on social media.Where else can I listen?Spotify: https://spotify.link...2023-09-2455 min

BIG SIS ENERGYFriends vs Acquaintances (How to find good quality friends)Finding good quality friends is a challenge we all go through in life.In this weeks episode we are talking about the differences between a true friend and an acquaintance. Plus sharing a very toxic friend story we’ve experienced in the past, and how we learned from it.Where can you find us:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56dsghqVllbEhxQr1twvXk?si=77946b3e80004a79Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-sis-energy/id1702408819Follow us on instagram @bigsisenergyy 2023-09-1733 min

BIG SIS ENERGYThat’s a red flag SIS!When you’re in love it can be hard to see red flags for what they are.In this weeks podcast episode the girls talk about red flags in relationships and when to know when its time to leave! (That’s a red flag sis!)Where else can I listen to Big Sis Energy?Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-sis-energy/id1702408819Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56dsghqVllbEhxQr1twvXkFollow us on Instagram!@bigsisenergyy 2023-09-1038 min

BIG SIS ENERGYHow to attract a quality man. Expectations and boundaries in relationshipsWelcome to Makenzie and Malia's first podcast episode. They are so excited to start their “Big Sis” podcast era with a BANG! In this week's episode the sisters discuss:-How to attract a quality man-Rules in relationships (Challenge/Game)-Boundaries and Expectations in relationships This is gonna be a juicy episode that you don't wanna miss! So sit back. Relax. Grab some popcorn and let's get this slumber party started!P.s Stay up to date with us on Instagram @bigsisenergyy to get notified when they are d...2023-08-1333 min $Don\'t Trip$ Don't TripEp.129-DON'T BE SCARY Tiktok famous and taking initiative w/ Makenzie and MaliaGoing Viral on tiktok, Racist boyfriends, and more with Kenzie and Malia!Guest star:KenzieInstagram: Kenziegracee_MaliaInstagram: maliaaalexis_BoffumTiktok: MakenzieandmaliaYoutube: @makenzieandmalia1609 Tap in with Don't Trip and it's Hosts!https://linktr.ee/donttripwegotuhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://open.spotify.com/show/3zKRPVZ...Instagram:David - @david_egbo https://instagram.com/david_egbo?ut...2023-06-2639 min