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Nonprofit Overview

Causes: Human Services

Mission: UNSUGARCOATED Media is a Los Angeles based 501(c)3 nonprofit media social enterprise. Mission: To empower, support, and improve outcomes for people struggling with tough and challenging issues in everyday life— largely through storytelling, using media and events that end isolation, build community, provide education, and foster meaningful lifetime relationships. Vision: Aid survivors of trauma through media and works of art that address the critical issues facing society today, providing inspiration by speaking honestly and with compassion in an effort to bridge communities through creativity. Values: Compassion, Diversity, Honesty, Authenticity, Personal Growth Having a background in the music industry as a former record label executive, founder, Aalia Lanius, was inspired by her time around music artists and producers in studios, becoming a fan of “unplugged”music. Being drawn to its authenticity and the beauty of music without filters, she has championed the brand of “unsugarcoated” media, which represents a raw and realness that has only come after experiencing a challenging life herself. In August 2019, the inaugural event EmpowerCon was launched at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Co-organized with Canadian based nonprofit, Reach Out Together, this is an international effort that showcases the resilient human spirit and has greatly impacted the lives of those in attendance and will continue to in the coming years. Whether it’s in a feature film, podcast, event, or published books; Unsugarcoated Media is here to make a difference and we welcome people with the same desires to join us in making it happen.

Community Stories

36 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

A_Lin Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/02/2023

The group at UNSUGARCOATED Media really cares about equitable ways of communicating so as to make a positive impact on people's lives. I have enjoyed all of their works and have the honor to work with the Founder Aalia. Her charisma, understanding, and passion for social impact and empowerment are contagious. I am really looking forward to this organization's works like EmpowerCon and more!! Great non-profit!

sql_6987 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/01/2023

I'm thrilled about UNSUGARCOATED Media's mission and what they're doing! Their dedication to humanizing others through powerful stories that drive social change is inspiring. Their fearlessness in addressing hardships and trauma fosters empathy and understanding. I'm excited about EmpowerCon and can't wait to see the impact they'll create!

Dreamchaserrrr Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/01/2023

It has been great to work at UNSUGARCOATED Media. UNSUGARCOATED Media is working so hard in making impact through storytelling. The organization is also helping young creatives to enhance their marketing and content creation skills, which is wonderful!

s7s7 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/01/2023

UNSUGARCOATED Media is a beacon of truth and transparency in the media landscape. Their commitment to delivering unfiltered, insightful content is truly commendable. Keep up the great work, UNSUGARCOATED Media, you're making a real difference!

limitless6669 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

08/20/2023

I can't say enough positive things about UNSUGARCOATED Media and the incredible work they do. This nonprofit organization is an absolute game-changer in today's world.

UNSUGARCOATED Media fearlessly tackles some of the most pressing issues our society faces. Their dedication to uncovering the unvarnished truth and shedding light on important matters is truly commendable. Here are a few reasons why UNSUGARCOATED Media deserves your full support and admiration:

Bold and Unapologetic: UNSUGARCOATED Media fearlessly addresses topics that others might shy away from. They are unafraid to delve deep into the heart of controversial issues, sparking meaningful conversations that lead to positive change.

Diverse Voices: This nonprofit embraces diversity and inclusivity in all its endeavors. They provide a platform for voices that often go unheard, championing underrepresented communities and causes.

Impactful Storytelling: UNSUGARCOATED Media is masterful at storytelling. They have a unique ability to engage and educate their audience through compelling narratives, making complex issues accessible to everyone.

Advocacy and Action: It's not just about talking the talk; UNSUGARCOATED Media walks the walk. They actively advocate for change, collaborate with like-minded organizations, and support grassroots initiatives that drive real progress.

In a world where truth is often obscured and issues are sugarcoated, UnSugarcoated Media is a beacon of honesty, courage, and change. I wholeheartedly support their mission and encourage everyone to do the same

ppoddar Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/06/2023

UNSUGARCOATED media is a rising star in the non-profit world, with Aalia Lanius putting all her heart into each and every project and working with each member of her team it is amazing. Her initiatives impact such a wide range of people and the nonprofit inspires everyone.

yli33799 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

08/02/2023

Great team that is inspirational and helpful all the time. I really gained a lot of experience and knowledge while working at Unsugarcoated Media. It is such a great community to gain some hands-on working experiences and help out organizing non-profit events that are truly inspirational.

alexis.p Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/14/2023

UNSUGARCOATED Media is amazing! As an intern at UNSUGARCOATED Media, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the organization's transformative impact. The dedication to authenticity, diversity, and social change is truly inspiring. Through thought-provoking content, the team creates a powerful platform for voices to be heard. The experience has been invaluable, and I am grateful to be part of an organization that is making a meaningful difference!

christinagong Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/14/2023

UNSUGARCOATED Media is an empowering platform that passionately celebrates and amplifies authentic stories. UNSUGARCOATED Media embraces diversity and fearlessly addresses social issues. My experience collaborating with Aalia to create meaningful content was enjoyable and rewarding. I wholeheartedly recommend everyone to tune in and watch the insightful UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia podcast!

madison.helena Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/14/2023

UNSUGARCOATED ™ Media is a phenomenal nonprofit with such a pure vision. As an avid listener of the UNSUGARCOATED ™ with Aalia podcast, I am truly left feeling inspired and empowered at the end of each episode. Her uncanny ability to connect with listeners and invite guests that have so much wisdom to share in terms of their raw stories and captivating experiences is like no other social good podcast. Aalia’s events, previous work in publishing, and efforts to create real and lasting change through media is absolutely admirable. UNSUGARCOATED ™ Media is the ultimate nonprofit, and constantly inspires me to live authentically!

cassiezeng Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/14/2023

UNSUGARCOATED Media is such a fantastic organization. It really inspired me and I feel so empowered by the people, the story, and the connections I have made. Aalia is amazing too. Her stories are so inspiring and she pours her heart out into this and everything is just so perfect.

lschulsohn Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/29/2021

As a past volunteer at UNSUGARCOATED Media, I cannot speak more highly of the work they do and the team. All of the content they curate is thoughtfully created, socially conscious, and made with a purpose. Each story UM creates such an impact on its surrounding community. UM truly understands the meaning of storytelling. While I do not work on this dedicated team anymore, I always look forward to see what they are working on!

kristalle5 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/29/2021

The content is empowering and uplifting. I enjoy the many interviews with people from all different backgrounds and learning about their experiences.

panther2000 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/28/2021

Fate made Unsugarcoated come my way. A platform dedicated to casting light on lives left in shadow and lifting up right actions. This whole world is undergoing a change. Unsugarcoated is capturing that change. Do yourself a favor. Go on strict diet of Unsugarcoated Media today.

Unsugarcoated Media is a godsend. Through this platform I have been given a polished video product to promote Water4Wildfires.

JonathanGeorge General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/28/2021

I love how they not only walk the walk…they talk the talk. I also lobe how they get millennials and GenZ in the process to creat awareness and change.

dc26 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/28/2021

Aalia truly has the biggest heart and her impact is absolutely felt worldwide working with her has been one of the greatest pleasures all the while making a difference in the community. She assists so many and anyone that works with her is truly lucky.

BillyJames777 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/03/2021

These people are world changers!!! Unsugarcoated media places the spotlight on people and stories that are typically left in the dark. Truly a blessing!

djbmill General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/03/2021

I was a guest on the podcast in season 7. My colleague and I held an Independent Artist Showcase called The Talent Tap In on the drop-in audio app Clubhouse.

Giving flowers and nutrients to help nuture and sustain emerging talent.

UNSUGARCOATED Media helped me to realize the social good that the Talent Tap In was actually creating for Indie Artists on clubhouse and elsewhere.

UNSUGARCOATED Media is constantly striving to raise the bar when it comes to social impact across the board.

I Am Unsugarcoated.

-Dj BMill

Sami R.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/02/2021

What a great non-profit brand that actually does what they say they will. High morals and holding their contacts in high regards is just one of the many blessings UNSUGARCOATED Media possess. Keep on highlighting the good!

Sophie Jane L. Client Served

Rating: 5

08/02/2021

These guys are consistent with their unparalleled support and content providing a message of pure positivity and of never giving up no matter the hand you’re dealt! I’m in awe of founder Aalia and VP Ang, their stories and the way they continue to live their lives in service of others are a constant inspiration!!

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Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/06/2021

GREAT mission, GREAT team! the CLOZTALK team is honored to call this org a partner & promote its good work!

CLOZTALK team
>> Jonny Imerman, co-founder

LolaKate Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/07/2020

Unsugarcoated Media and Aalia are such a huge asset to this industry. As the, Program Manager, of a non-profit called Create Now, the collaborations we've done during the pandemic have been so inspiring, authentic and rewarding. Originally, Aalia was a voice on our Instagram Volunteer Takeover. She was such a great storyteller, her Live Chats we're so awesome to watch and be apart of. Shortly after, she kept up her incredible efforts by volunteering to teach Creative Writing to young mothers living in a homeless shelter. Her talent, stride and gentleness made for so many great sessions. We couldn't be more thrilled with our continuted partnership with Unsugarcoated Media.

joegrins Board Member

Rating: 5

10/05/2020

I currently serve Unsugarcoated Media as an advisory board member. I accepted to volunteer for this tremendous organization after seeing how everyone working at the organization is incredibly passionate about creating solutions for society, especially survivors of trauma. The education and healing they provide through their efforts is only beginning.

A foundation like Unsugarcoated Media is critical in today's world. Based on the principle of helping society admit its challenges, ask questions that yield empathy, understanding, solutions and strategies that help society adjust it's behavior is the reason to support them and their mission, just as I do.

Waner General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/05/2020

Powerful and useful messages are delivered by Aalia and her amazing speakers on her podcast. It is inspirational and I already recommended this to others.

Anna R.2 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/04/2020

Unsugarcoated Media is such an inspiring organization that provides real and raw content. I love how open the content creators are about the struggles of society but also their own personal traumas. We find strength in one another and Unsugarcoated Media is the source of this empowering connection.

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oliviapetretich General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/04/2020

Unsugarcoated Media has provided me with incredible resources about living authentically as well as offered advice from numerous professionals in their podcast. Would recommend this to anyone that shares their values.

1

kmarch Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/03/2020

Love the work they do and message they put out! They're doing awesome things with putting out meaningful media that spreads awareness.

1

melinaco Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/03/2020

The founder of Unsugarcoated Media, Aalia Lanius, is truly an inspiration to all. As an intern, I have already grown as a writer and a person through her mentorship. As evident in her podcast, Unsugarcoated with Aalia, she cares deeply about helping people grow in all aspects of their life, specifically people who have overcome significant struggles and trauma. As a surviver of cancer and trauma herself, she understands how these struggles affect a person and how a person can grow from them. She is genuine, open, and honest, allowing her to successfully connect with guests and address issues that matter head on. Unsugarcoated Media reflects this genuineness, openness, and honesty. It is a platform that never fails to inspire. It is unique, personal, and unfiltered. Just check out Unsugarcoated's mission statement, and I guarantee you will want to explore more.

1

Carolina B. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

Aalia is a blessing. She shares her heart ❤️ and soul. Her good intentions are expressed in her podcasts.

1

amoore22 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

I attended an EmpowerCon event and it caused me to think about all the things I could be capable of. I found it truly inspiring and I think this organization is doing wonderful things for society.

1

Veeanne General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

This podcast showcases strong individuals who take back their power after being in difficult situations. I have felt like I am a part of a community ever since I started listening to unsugarcoated media and am inspired to empower others around me!

1

camaya_us General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

Talk about the right team for these challenging times. Unsugarcoated Media takes the time to get to know their clients and has a wonderful team dedicated to providing professional, timely, and personalized support.

1

GracelynB Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

Unsugarcoated Media provides an incredible sense of inspiration for various communities. I attended the first EmpowerCon in 2019 and loved the line up of speakers with amazing stories to share. I also listen to the podcast Unsugarcoated with Aalia and she also invited our organization on as a guest speaker to talk about cancer survivor connections. I love the mission of Unsugarcoated and how Aalia continues to lead and inspire all.

1

Melody L.2 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

Unsugarcoated media is raw and real and helps so many. We have worked with Aalia on many occasions and she is constantly surprising us with new content and new inspiration. She is an advocate for abuse and cancer and so much more. We look to her for help always. Her podcast is healing.

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ltdonofrio Client Served

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

Unsugarcoated Media has been nothing but supportive and helpful to my own personal growth. Empowering and inspiring can't be undermined. The way Unsugarcoated invites artists and creatives to spread their positive messages and lessons does a service to the people who hear them. The platform that Aalia and her team have been able to create bears real messages of growth and compassion.

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AngAma Board Member

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

Unsugarcoated Media is always looking to find ways to help and support victims and survivors of trauma, creating socially conscious media with a purpose. Such as the Unsugarcoated with Aalia podcast. They are not afraid to take on the tough topics ranging from a variety of traumas, while helping to find ways to work through and find your way to survivorship, and finding hope.

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