On Purpose with Jay Shetty · October 5, 2026 · 2h 7m

MIKAYLA NOGUEIRA EXCLUSIVE: The Story She's Finally Ready to Tell

Jay Shetty sits down with Mikayla Nogueira to go beyond the influencer persona. Mikayla shares her journey from childhood bullying and discovering makeup at age 10, to losing her job and turning a viral moment into a full-time career. She opens up about the pain of a marriage impacted by addiction, the difficult decision to divorce, and reconnecting with her high school first love. The conversation explores resilience, self-discovery, and building a beauty brand that reflects her true self.

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Makeup as a Refuge from Bullying00:03:45

Mikayla recounts being bullied as a child and finding solace in makeup at age 10, which ignited a lifelong passion for creativity and self-expression.

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Losing a Job and Finding a New Direction00:28:10

After unexpectedly losing her job, Mikayla let go of her planned future and pivoted to full-time content creation.

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