Kayla Nicole is a sports journalist, media personality, and the founder of Tribe Therepē, a wellness brand that blends movement with mental health. She recently proved just how strong she is by winning Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, calling it the most intense challenge of her life. Now, she’s reflecting on the mindset that helped her come out stronger—mentally and physically.
In this episode, Kayla joins Scent World host Marianne Mychaskiw to talk fragrance, fitness, and finding your center especially in the midst of chaos. She shares the beauty rituals that keep her grounded, the gym routine that doubles as therapy, and why her identity is hers to define. Tune in for the exact workout that makes her feel unstoppable, her go-to fragrance layering trick for smelling unforgettable, and what it really takes to build confidence from the inside out.
• The fragrance trio Kayla is wearing now
• Why she loves masculine, musky scents
• “Most insane experience of my life”: filming Special Forces
• What Kayla proved to herself… and the world
• The shocking way she decompressed afterward
• Building Tribe Therepē: “Movement is medicine”
• The love letter Kayla writes to herself daily
• Hot Girl Walks, healing depression, and her slow fitness comeback
• Kayla rates wellness trends: what’s trash, what’s legit
• The real secret to abs
• What Kayla actually thinks of skin scents
• Why clean, non-toxic fragrances matter
• The one supplement Kayla swears by for gut health
• “If you want fitness results fast, do this”
• Scent Championship: Kayla plays to win
• 3 ride-or-die beauty products in her bag
• Wise lessons from Kayla’s grandma
• When Kayla feels her most beautiful
• Why she gave up drinking
• How to build a real tribe as an adult
• The one mindset shift that changed her body