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MPowered x Mackenzie Tenold: Turning Pain into Purpose

Brittany Mills and Mandy Rogers Episode 18

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***Trigger Warning: During this episode we discuss sexual abuse. If listening to this episode might be triggering or difficult, this may be a good one to skip. 

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of MPowered, Mackenzie Tenold shares her remarkable journey from making friends on Love is Blind to becoming a passionate advocate for child advocacy centers. Mackenzie discusses her modeling experiences, college life, and the challenges she faced along the way. She opens up about her personal experiences with assault and the healing process through therapy. Her partnership with Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center and her commitment to creating safe spaces for survivors of child abuse are central themes of this conversation. Mackenzie also talks about her vision for future events and her makeup business, highlighting her dedication to giving back and supporting others.

Key Takeaways:

  • Friendships and Love is Blind: Mackenzie shares how her friendships formed on Love is Blind have impacted her life.
  • Modeling and College Life: Insights into Mackenzie's modeling career, the challenges she faced, and her experiences during college.
  • Advocacy for Child Advocacy Centers: Mackenzie's partnership with Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center and her advocacy work.
  • Personal Experiences and Healing: Her journey of healing from childhood trauma, assault, and the role of therapy in her recovery.
  • Creating Safe Spaces: The importance of creating safe spaces for survivors and raising awareness about child abuse.
  • Empowerment and Giving Back: Mackenzie's vision for future events, her makeup business, and her commitment to supporting and empowering others.


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Find Mackenzie on Instagram @_mackjo.

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