What does it really mean to belong—when your life has been shaped by many cultures, many homes, and many versions of yourself?

How do you stay soft, feminine, and emotionally open in a world that constantly demands armor?

And what if leaning fully into who you are is the most powerful thing you could ever do?

 

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with singer, songwriter, and global soul Naïka for a deeply intimate conversation about identity, femininity, creativity, and self-trust. From growing up across continents to building a music career rooted in emotional honesty, Naïka opens up about what it truly takes to stay connected to yourself while navigating success, visibility, and personal evolution.

 

Together, they explore what it means to feel “in between” cultures—and how that experience can become a superpower rather than a wound. Naïka shares how music became her safe place for expression, why femininity is something to be nurtured and reclaimed, and how confidence is built through learning to have your own back.

 

From navigating public perception, creative blocks, and anxiety, to redefining success on your own terms, this episode is a raw, soulful reminder that vulnerability is not weakness—it’s artistry.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 
How growing up across cultures shapes identity, belonging, and creativity
Why feeling “in between” can actually make you more adaptable, open, and powerful
How Naïka stays grounded while navigating fame, opinions, and online judgment
What confidence really comes from—and why self-trust changes everything
How femininity can be reclaimed as strength, softness, sensuality, and freedom
Why music became Naïka’s safest space for emotional expression
How to move through anxiety by connecting with your inner child
What success looks like beyond numbers, accolades, and validation
Why perseverance, discernment, and staying a student are essential life lessons
How love, art, and vulnerability can bring people together across every divide

 

This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to fit into one box to belong.

You are allowed to be layered.

You are allowed to be emotional.

You are allowed to be powerful and soft.

 

And most importantly—you are allowed to take up space exactly as you are. 

 

Follow Naïka:

https://www.naikaofficial.com/

https://www.instagram.com/naika/

https://www.tiktok.com/@naika?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvZ4lsFM9kLYciwiB1Xq-w

 

Follow Radhi:

https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ

https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/

https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia

What does it really mean to belong&mdash;when your life has been shaped by many cultures, many homes, and many versions of yourself?
How do you stay soft, feminine, and emotionally open in a world that constantly demands armor?
And what if leaning fully into who you are is the most powerful thing you could ever do?
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In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with singer, songwriter, and global soul Na&iuml;ka for a deeply intimate conversation about identity, femininity, creativity, and self-trust. From growing up across continents to building a music career rooted in emotional honesty, Na&iuml;ka opens up about what it truly takes to stay connected to yourself while navigating success, visibility, and personal evolution.
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Together, they explore what it means to feel &ldquo;in between&rdquo; cultures&mdash;and how that experience can become a superpower rather than a wound. Na&iuml;ka shares how music became her safe place for expression, why femininity is something to be nurtured and reclaimed, and how confidence is built through learning to have your own back.
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From navigating public perception, creative blocks, and anxiety, to redefining success on your own terms, this episode is a raw, soulful reminder that vulnerability is not weakness&mdash;it&rsquo;s artistry.
&nbsp;
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
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<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How growing up across cultures shapes identity, belonging, and creativity</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why feeling &ldquo;in between&rdquo; can actually make you more adaptable, open, and powerful</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Na&iuml;ka stays grounded while navigating fame, opinions, and online judgment</li>
<li aria-level="1">What confidence really comes from&mdash;and why self-trust changes everything</li>
<li aria-level="1">How femininity can be reclaimed as strength, softness, sensuality, and freedom</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why music became Na&iuml;ka&rsquo;s safest space for emotional expression</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to move through anxiety by connecting with your inner child</li>
<li aria-level="1">What success looks like beyond numbers, accolades, and validation</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why perseverance, discernment, and staying a student are essential life lessons</li>
<li aria-level="1">How love, art, and vulnerability can bring people together across every divide</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
This episode is a reminder that you don&rsquo;t have to fit into one box to belong.
You are allowed to be layered.
You are allowed to be emotional.
You are allowed to be powerful and soft.
&nbsp;
And most importantly&mdash;you are allowed to take up space exactly as you are.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Follow Na&iuml;ka:
<a href="https://www.naikaofficial.com/">https://www.naikaofficial.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/naika/">https://www.instagram.com/naika/</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@naika?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@naika?lang=en</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvZ4lsFM9kLYciwiB1Xq-w">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvZ4lsFM9kLYciwiB1Xq-w</a>
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Follow Radhi:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/">https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/">https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia">https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia</a>

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!

There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 

Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more. 

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

A Really Good Cry

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

Naika Opens Up on Music, Identity & Confidence

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0c435f1f-f80d-4846-b4de-b3ed0073c1c1/transcript