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On this episode of Unlocked, Savannah Chrisley welcomes Alexis Wilkins for a conversation that stretches far beyond the labels people often put on her as the girlfriend of Kash Patel, Director of the FBI. Alexis is a Nashville-based country artist, political commentator, and advocate who’s built a career at the intersection of music, media, and civic engagement. But in this hour, she shows up first and foremost as a woman navigating faith, family, public scrutiny, and the cost of having a voice in spaces that don’t always feel safe to speak in.Alexis shares her journey from growing up in Arkansas and starting her songwriting career as a teenager to finding her place in Nashville’s music scene and eventually stepping into the political arena. She talks about what it means to stay rooted in your values when your name becomes a headline, how quickly misinformation can take on a life of its own, and why choosing silence or speaking up both come with their own consequences.The conversation turns deeply personal as Alexis opens up about the emotional toll of online attacks, the importance of protecting her family and her faith, and what it’s been like to build a relationship in the public eye while navigating a constant media spotlight. Savannah and Alexis also reflect on being women in male-dominated spaces, earning your seat at the table, and why integrity matters more than approval.They end on a hopeful note, talking about using platforms for good, redirecting criticism into purpose-driven work, and what Alexis would tell her younger self about resilience, perspective, and staying true to who you are.Along the way, Alexis also shares what’s next for her creatively, including upcoming music and the projects she’s currently pouring her energy into, giving listeners a glimpse of the person behind the headlines and the work still ahead.Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- Booking.com: This episode of Unlocked is brought to you by Booking.com! There’s something for everyone, so find exactly what you’re booking for at https://www.booking.com! Booking.com, Booking.YEAH! Book today on the site or in the app!- Lola: For a limited time, our listeners are getting a huge 40% OFF select Lola Blankets when you head to https://www.LolaBlankets.com and use code Unlocked at checkout for 40% OFF. Wrap yourself in luxury with Lola Blankets.- Progressive: Join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Visit us at https://www.progressive.com! Thank you to Progressive for sponsoring the show! (Restrictions apply. Not available in all states and situations.)LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)X: (https://www.x.com/_itssavannah_)Follow Alexis Wilkins:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/alexiswilkins)X: (https://x.com/AlexisWilkins)Website: (https://www.alexiswilkins.com/)Follow The Unlocked Podcast:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/UnlockedWithSavannah)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@UnlockedWithSav)Alexis Wilkins speaks the truth and owns who she is with her unapologetic storytelling, cowboy-like leaning, and definitive pull from the past. She honors country tradition while adding relevance and current commentary. Arkansas-bred and Nashville-based singer/songwriter and commanding artist; Wilkins struck platinum with her debut single release garnering over 1,000,000 streams across key platforms. With this came accolades and endorsements from CMT, American Songwriter, Today in Nashville, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.