NARA SMITH: Lucky Blue's FIRST DM, Answers The Internet & Winning An Oscar?!

If you don’t know the name Nara Smith, chances are you’ve seen one of her videos online. The model and influencer, who has more than 12 million followers on TikTok, has become famous for making her own frozen yogurt, homemade bread and even skittles - all while dressed in couture. Sitting down with Nara, it’s clear there’s so much more to her than the videos we see online. In our conversation, she opens up about the ambition that has driven her since she was young, and the family that is at the heart of it all. Nara shares: Why she wants to be known for more than her videos The first DM her now-husband Lucky sent her and their whirlwind romance Why she chose unique names for her children Her dream of one day winning an Oscar Nara is proof that you should never judge a book by its cover. Nara Smith is Great Company. Nara's new book, Homemade, is available now: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/homemade-nara-aziza-smith?variant=56209788174715 If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast Jamie - https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/host This episode of Great Company is sponsored by Mindplace, Bupa’s new kind of space that’s helping people make sense of how they feel. Visit bupa.co.uk/mindplace to book a Mental Health Review. 00:00 Coming Up 01:33 Why Jamie is NOT an alpha male 03:45 Nara on bringing her recipes to life 05:38 The team and creative process behind Nara’s work 08:53 The voice everyone’s talking about 13:10 Who’s invited to Nara’s dream dinner party? 15:20 Unusual baby names and falling for Lucky 23:05 What makes Nara and Lucky’s marriage work? 25:45 Why we could all use a little more compassion 29:10 Feeling disconnected after giving birth 32:50 Why family means everything to Nara 34:30 “I want to win an Oscar” 39:15 From cooking videos to the big screen 40:52 What Nara wants her critics to know 42:38 Final 8 Questions THE CREDITS Senior Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett and Lizzie McCarthy Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Production Manager: Archan Mohile Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot. Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM