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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 58 MIN

From YouTube to the United Nations: Nikki Lilly on Facing Difference, Finding Confidence and Changing the World.

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This week on The Silly Little Girls Club, host Samantha Cusick speaks with Nikki Lilly, BAFTA-winning presenter, Junior Bake Off champion, author, YouTuber and fearless advocate for people with facial differences.At just 20, Nikki has built a global platform for representation and face equality. In this powerful conversation, she shares her journey of growing up with AVM, navigating nearly 100 operations, using makeup and YouTube to reclaim confidence, and speaking at the United Nations to demand change.We cover:Life with a facial difference and the reality of AVMFinding confidence and community online through YouTubeWhy representation, allyship and advocacy really matterMakeup as empowerment, therapy and rebellionFrom Bake Off to the UN: the power of showing up✨ Connect with Nikki:Instagram: @nikkililly_YouTube: Nikki Lilly OfficialFace Equality International: Website🎙️ Join The Silly Little Girls ClubInstagram @Sillylittlegirls.clubTikTok @sillylittlegirls.clubWatch On YouTubewww.sillylittlegirls.club🎧 Don’t forget to listen, follow, rate and share to keep building our community.💄 Season 3 of The Silly Little Girls Club is proudly sponsored by Sephora, the ultimate beauty playground.

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