We had the good fortune of connecting with Kayla Zhanellé and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kayla, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Literally just getting started. Believing in myself and forcing myself into a space I’ve never been in was scary. To go from modeling to YouTube was a whole 180. The people not only see you they hear you and build a connection with you based on how you let them in. That was the big eye opener for me.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I grew up as the girl that draws, the girl that sews, the shy girl, the girl that is always up to something, trying something new and going for whatever her heart desires. As a growing woman that has manifested into who I am now. The “Multi-Hustler” I wear so many hats and I’m grateful to be good at them all. I know no matter where I land my foundation will be built flawlessly. Being on YouTube now allows people to see who I really show up as in this world.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
My bestie is just like me so get ready to vibe! We’d start the day with a nice brunch, either cooking or going out. I’m such a homebody so I usually have to TikTok places to try cause I have no clue where to start.
Secondly I love anything hands on or DIY just like she does so we’re definitely getting into a ceramics class. A couple courses in high school was all it took for me to fall in love.
Lastly to end off the night I’d take her to a pasta making class that ends with wine and a 3 course meal.
We are such a go with the flow duo that any and all things will be so joyful as long as we’re doing it together.
Now that I’m mentioning it to you all I’m definitely planning this reality for myself soon !

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Big thank you to Plain Clothed Millionaires !! Their CEO has been mentoring me for a couple years now and I can only thank God for that connection. People don’t have to pour into you or put you on because times are a bit difficult. But they see my light and my potential and KNOW I have the ability to go far, so they trust in that by pouring into me often.

Website: https://linktr.ee/KaylaZhanelle?fbclid=PAAaYR3BeWS9xxXMqkUF_fWBBns6sQVZuJvESdzArsFeAXb31W1XIJWcX8Xaw_aem_AYnhLzVcmjMgwSUmkjVrWjIK2oyzAUiyjSesLoxJw2Myo73fDshU3XdjKTZMKjwmdfk

Instagram: Instagram.com/Totesmonroe

Twitter: Twitter.com/totesdagoat

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TotesMonroe?si=YMHI_cN1K2cLCtzj

Other: Pinterest ! https://pin.it/3eshncTNT Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totesmonroe?_t=8jiDaRJ2ujO&_r=1

Image Credits
All credits and edits: by Kayla Zhanellé

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