Unfiltered w/Kaiya McCullough

In this special episode of Unfiltered, Kaiya does exactly that. In the wake of the Washington Post article (Kaiya was the only former/current player to go on record) that came out about the Washington Spirit organization and the abuse allegations toward the head coach, Kaiya gives her first-hand account of her experience with the team and said coach. This is her story.Show Credits:Host: Soccer Pro & Activist, Kaiya McCullough | @hiyakaiyaProducer: EL Johnson | @elchereikFollow on Instagram and Twitter: @unfilteredwkmVisit 2centssports.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the Season 1 Finale, Kaiya is joined by NCAA Public Enemy #1 Andrew Cooper to discuss Athlete Rights, Name Image and Likeness, Advocating for Athlete equality and more.Show Credits:Host: Soccer Pro & Activist, Kaiya McCullough | @hiyakaiyaGuest: Andrew Cooper | @runandrewcooperProducer: EL Johnson | @elchereikMusic: Chimdum Mez | @chimchilla92Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @unfilteredwkmVisit 2centssports.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Kaiya is joined by one of her closest friends Isabella. They talk about life growing up in the OC, Battling mental health issues, managing relationships, and Self-worth.Show Credits:Host: Soccer Pro & Activist, Kaiya McCullough | @hiyakaiyaGuest: Isabella Angotti-Jones | @isabellamaeeProducer: EL Johnson | @elchereikMusic: Chimdum Mez | @chimchilla92Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @unfilteredwkmVisit 2centssports.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Kaiya is joined by her favorite Uncle to talk about everything from the environment, to gardening, to Gun ownership, to Black Liberation. Show Credits:Host: Soccer Pro & Activist, Kaiya McCullough | @hiyakaiyaGuest: Derek Winters Jr. | @creativejuices8Producer: EL Johnson | @elchereikMusic: Chimdum Mez | @chimchilla92Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @unfilteredwkmVisit 2centssports.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Kaiya is joined by her one of her best childhood friends, Adriel Arabe. They talk about his High school experience at a predominantly white school as a queer POC, going to college and being able to express himself fully, what being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community means, and how intersectionality functions.Show Credits:Host: Soccer Pro & Activist, Kaiya McCullough | @hiyakaiyaGuest: Adriel Arade | @a.drielProducer: EL Johnson | @elchereikFollow on Instagram and Twitter: @unfilteredwkmVisit 2centssports.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Kaiya is joined by her Cousin (more like her sister), McKenna to continue the early childhood conversation from the peer/sibling perspective. They discuss life as bi-racial children in The OC, leaning on each other to find comfort in situations where they stood out, OC life vs Inland Empire life, building their own tribe and more. Show Credits:Host: Soccer Pro & Activist, Kaiya McCullough | @hiyakaiyaGuest: McKenna Bonds | @mckennabandsProducer: EL Johnson | @elchereikFollow on Instagram and Twitter: @unfilteredwkmVisit 2centssports.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The very first episode features Kaiya's mom, Amy Thorne. They discuss her early childhood and how it helped shape her world view. They talk about life in Orange County, raising a bi-racial child in a predominantly "White" community, being an ally, and more! Show Credits:Host: Soccer Pro & Activist, Kaiya McCullough | @hiyakaiyaGuest: Amy Thorne | @ThorneAEProducer: EL Johnson | @elchereikFollow on Instagram and Twitter: @unfilteredwkmVisit 2centssports.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pro Soccer Player and Activist Kaiya McCollough explores the intersections of Sports, Pop-Culture, Politics and Race through the lens of her Unfiltered thoughts and life experiences. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.