A 12 Year Old Model SLAMS Kardashians, FAKE Beauty Standards & Influencer Surgeries!

What were you doing at 12? Homework? School projects?
Meet Misti, a 12-year-old who chose a completely different path. While most kids her age were memorizing textbooks, she dropped out of school to chase her dreams — and today she’s already a world record holder in paragliding, a national Mallakhamb athlete, and a model featured on major platforms.

In this powerful conversation on Just Kidding with Sid — India’s first kid-centric podcast — Misti opens up about:
✨ The “dark truths” of the modeling industry at such a young age
✨ Why she believes school can shut down children’s creativity
✨ The sacrifices she made in her childhood to become who she is
✨ What losing her father taught her about independence & strength
✨ Why traveling alone at 12 is more than just confidence — it’s a survival skill
✨ Her bold take: “Cooking isn’t feminism, it’s a survival skill.”

👉 This is not just an interview — it’s a wake-up call for parents, kids, and anyone chasing their dreams.
00:00 – Sneak Preview
01:44 – What pushed her into modelling so young?
03:57 – The dark side of the modelling world
06:10 – Unreal rules models set for their bodies
09:59 – Fake beauty standards society sells kids
13:02 – Plus-size models: Misti’s bold take
18:47 – Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle: her view
23:01 – She became the youngest solo paraglider
28:33 – Open-learning: Misti’s unique path
30:01 – The story behind her “Best Smile” award
31:45 – Why she dropped out of school
35:04 – Can a 12-year-old travel alone? Her truth
38:08 – What feminism really means to her
42:22 – Quick tips to crush stage fear
46:24 – Why supportive parents matter so much
51:28 – How kids should deal with depression
55:28 – Her most magical life moment
58:00 – Misti’s biggest dream revealed
1:00:05 – Final words to inspire you