How To Create A Vision Board That Actually Inspires You
We’re one week into the new year and unsurprisingly, it seems 2021 has picked up right where 2020 left off. Maybe it’s because I’m an optimist, but I still have hope that this year will be better. I’m usually not…
View PostWhat 2020 Taught Me
Every year around this time I like to look back and share my highlights from the year. This year I did still want to share all the good that came out of 2020 (see below), but since this was by…
View PostWhy I Decided To Start Selling Merch As A Blogger
In case you haven’t already seen, I just launched Kayla’s Chaos merch! This was one of my biggest goals of 2020 and I’m so excited to see it come to life. Launching a product line is obviously something pretty common…
View PostWhat I Want for Christmas 2020
Back at it again with my annual “what I want for Christmas” post! I may be 26 years old, but I still think it’s fun to put a list together. Not because I need ANYTHING at all, but I’m a…
View PostSmall Biz Spotlight: Vegan Pop Eats
In my Small Biz Spotlight series, I share the stories behind independent brands you should know about, while also giving my thoughts on their products. The goal of this series is to encourage you to support more small businesses, especially…
View PostHow I Went From Intern to Editor in Two Years
Today marks one year since my first day at BuzzFeed! I seriously can’t believe it’s been a whole year. I’ve learned and accomplished so much, but at the same time I still feel kind of “new” to the whole editor…
View PostWhat Is Juneteenth & How To Celebrate It
To be completely honest, I don’t remember learning about Juneteenth in school and I’ve never really celebrated it before. I only really became aware of it in recent years thanks to the good ‘ol internet. But this year is different.…
View PostMillennium Tour Playlist
Back in March, I attended The Millennium Tour at Madison Square Garden for the second year in a row. And just like the first time, I had an amazing night. In the early 2000’s, when I was a preteen, I…
View PostAll The Little Things Helping Me Get Through Quarantine
I know we’re all pretty tired of being bored in the house and in the house bored. But during this stressful and trying time, I have been doing my best to find joy in the little things. Whether it’s lighting…
View Post8 Easy Ways To Support Content Creators
This month marks six whole years since I started blogging! Last year for my blogiversary I shared five things I’ve learned from blogging. This year, I decided to share some easy ways that you guys can support me and your…
View Post25 Things To Do While You’re ‘Social Distancing’
It’s been two weeks since my last blog post and during that time things have been WILD. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, all anyone can talk about right now is COVID-19 aka the coronavirus. This new illness has caused a…
View Post6 Ways To Support The Black Community All Year Long
There are things that we should make a conscious effort to do all throughout the year, not just during Black History Month. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but Black history is American history. The contributions of Black people in…
View Post26 Things To Do While I’m 26
It’s my 26th birthday! And honestly, I’m feeling pretty good about this year! Last year, turning 25 felt a little weird because it’s like, “Oh, I’m really grown now.” But, after having a really wonderful year, I feel great about…
View PostMy 2020 Content Plan & Goals
Hope everyone’s new year is off to a fabulous start! For the last couple weeks, I’ve been working on creating a solid 2020 content plan and I’m super excited about what’s in store for this year and beyond when it…
View PostDecade Challenge: From A Midwestern High School Student to A NYC Journalist
I know I’m late on this whole “Decade Challenge” trend, but I really wanted to take a minute to reflect on the changes, challenges, and successes I’ve had over the last 10 years. Hopefully, whoever is reading this takes something…
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