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My creative sanctuary, and the home of my ever-evolving story for over a decade. This space is more than a collection of content—it’s a testament to growth, reinvention, and finding purpose through the chaos; most importantly, it’s a window into my journey—raw, real, and unfolding one step at a time.
In 2012, I posted my very first photo on Instagram, unknowingly lighting a spark that would grow into a journey spanning over a decade.
Back then, I didn’t think of myself as a creative—just a girl documenting her life. But in 2014, A friend, Maureen, who ran her own blog, nudged me, saying, “Go for it, you will love it!.” It was a simple statement, but it stuck. Another friend, Liv, pointed out that my Instagram captions were basically blog posts waiting to happen. “If you ever started a blog, I’d read it,” she said. At the time, she was running a cooking blog, that I had enjoyed.
The idea of starting a blog terrified me. What if no one cared? What if my voice didn’t matter? who would read this anyways? But fear didn’t stop me for too long. I decided to try anyway, pouring myself into my first blog posts about fashion and style. And for the first time, I felt something shift—it was like unlocking a part of myself I hadn’t known existed. My creative voice had been there all along, waiting for its moment to shine.
In late 2015, I was buried in my master’s dissertation when my friend Ama—probably without even realizing it—planted a seed that would change everything.
“Why not add fitness to your content? It’ll make you stand out,” she said casually. Fitness? Me? The idea felt laughable at first. How could I possibly blend fashion, style, and fitness into one narrative? But something about her suggestion lingered, nudging me gently. Over time, I began to see it—fitness wasn’t just another topic; it was a way to connect the dots of my own life. It wasn’t just about content—it was about me. My journey. My growth. My story.
And so, with hesitation and curiosity as my companions, I ventured into uncharted territory. A new niche unlocked itself, and suddenly I was sharing fashion and fitness—two passions I didn’t know could coexist but somehow felt right together.
By mid 2016, life slowed down in ways I hadn’t planned for.
I’d finished uni in Nairobi and returned home to Tanzania, where the reality of unemployment hit hard. The job offers didn’t roll in – even with 2 degrees, and that unexpected gap year forced me to face myself. There were no distractions, no deadlines, just me and my thoughts. In that stillness, a bigger dream began to take shape.
What if I started a YouTube channel?
The idea felt both thrilling and terrifying. I was captivated by creators like Shirley Eniang, Lydia Millen, and Carly Christman—women who effortlessly shared their lives through videos that felt personal yet aspirational. Watching them made me believe I could tell my own story. But every time I thought about pressing “record,” fear whispered loudly: You’re not good enough. -If I’m honest, it wasn’t just fear. It was shame.
Content creation wasn’t normal then—not where I came from. It felt like baring a part of myself for the world to see, and what scared me most wasn’t strangers online but the thought of people I knew in real life watching me fumble my way through. What would they think? Would they laugh? Would they roll their eyes?
So, I did what many of us do when we’re afraid—I stalled.
For two years, I played tug-of-war with the dream.
I would start to brainstorm, only to abandon the idea when doubt crept in. But something inside me refused to let the dream die completely. It simmered, quietly waiting for me to find the courage to give it life.
Finally, in 2017, something shifted. I can’t tell you exactly what changed—maybe it was exhaustion from holding myself back, or maybe it was just time—but I decided to stop overthinking and start doing.
That year, I hit “upload” on my very first YouTube video: Healthy Morning Routine.– It was cringey. It was awkward. It was raw. But it was mine. I had no fancy equipment, no polished script—just a phone camera, a quiet determination, and a dream I couldn’t ignore any longer.
That video didn’t just mark the beginning of my YouTube journey.
It marked the beginning of me learning to bet on myself. It wasn’t perfect, but it didn’t need to be. That messy, imperfect first step taught me something invaluable: starting messy is still starting. And sometimes, that’s all you need to begin.
Looking back, I realize that first video planted the seeds of what would eventually become Kymmiee Lately. It wasn’t just about creating content—it was about proving to myself that I could. It was about silencing the doubts, leaning into the discomfort, and showing up anyway.
The lesson I carry with me from that time? Start now.
“Don’t wait for the fear to disappear—it won’t. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—it rarely comes. Start messy. Start scared. Start unsure. Just start.”
Because every journey—no matter how extraordinary—begins with a single, imperfect step.
In 2018, I said goodbye to “MissKymmiee” and welcomed “Kymmiee Lately.” – It wasn’t just a name change—it was a declaration. It was about reclaiming my voice, standing in my truth, and saying: This is who I am. This is where I’m going.
For years, I had been creating in a space that felt like a version of me, but not the whole me. “MissKymmiee” represented where I started—a young woman trying to figure it out, dipping her toes into content creation, and testing the waters of her voice. But as I grew, so did my story. And “Lately”? Lately became more than just a name—it felt like permission.
Lately symbolized where I was: in motion, embracing the unpredictable tides of growth, learning, unlearning, and letting myself sit in the messy, beautiful in-between. It wasn’t about having it all figured out; it was about showing up as I was and honoring the journey.
The rebranding wasn’t an overnight decision. It started with conversations—particularly with Leslie, a friend, partner, and the photographer behind so many of my moments. It came after years of feeling out of sync with the version of myself I was projecting online. Something didn’t feel right. I wasn’t creating to connect anymore; I was creating to keep up. And that realization hit hard.
I wanted more.
I wanted my platform to feel like home—a space that reflected who I was becoming, not who I was leaving behind. I wanted my story to feel raw, authentic, and unapologetically me.
It was vulnerable—terrifying, even. Rebranding felt like peeling back the layers of myself and sharing the pieces I had been too scared to show. “Lately” became my anthem for embracing imperfection and choosing growth over comfort. It symbolized evolution—the raw beauty of figuring it out as I went.
This rebrand wasn’t about perfection—it was about purpose.
For the first time, I stopped creating to meet expectations and started creating to meet myself. Kymmiee Lately became my permission slip to be exactly who I was in that moment—imperfect, evolving, but always moving forward. It became a way to own my story and connect with others who were navigating their own version of “lately.”
And here’s what I’ve learned about growth: it’s messy. It’s uncomfortable. But it’s also necessary. Rebranding taught me that I didn’t need all the answers to start over. I just needed faith that the process of becoming—no matter how unpolished—was worth it.
Lately isn’t just a name; it’s a mindset.
It’s about leaning into the uncertainty, embracing the beauty of not having it all figured out, and giving yourself the grace to grow. That’s what Kymmiee Lately is—a celebration of evolution, a home for authenticity, and a reminder that who you are right now is enough.
Because sometimes, the boldest thing you can do is look at the world and say: “This is me. This is my journey. And I’m not afraid to take the next step.”
For years, content creation was my secret world—the thing I nurtured in stolen moments between deadlines and meetings, pouring myself into late-night blog posts, awkwardly edited videos on every free weekend, and Instagram captions that felt like mini diary entries.
By day, I was someone else—wearing the professional mask, chasing stability. By night, I was a creator, quietly building a space that felt like home.
But the truth? I was afraid. Afraid to let go of the structure, the paycheck, the comforting predictability of a 9-to-5. Afraid to claim my dream out loud because what if it didn’t work? What if I failed? So, I stayed on the edge, toeing the line between safety and possibility, never fully daring to cross it.
Fast Foward to 2022.
There’s something transformative about being behind the curtain, watching ideas take shape and evolve into something extraordinary. My time as a Studio Director at a production and Marketing agency was exactly that- a front-row seat to the alchemy of creativity and strategy.
Being part of the executive team and leading a group of creatives taught me the intricacies of collaboration. It was a dance—a delicate balance between guiding vision and giving others space to bring their ideas to life. We argued, we brainstormed, we celebrated small wins like they were Oscars. And in the middle of all that chaos, I discovered something profound: Magic happens when passion meets purpose.
It wasn’t always glamorous. Late nights, stress – a lot of it, looming deadlines, and moments of doubt were part of the process. But it was in those raw, unpolished hours that I truly fell in love with the art of creation. The way a single story could transform from scribbled notes on a whiteboard to a campaign that sparked conversations. The way a brand’s message could go beyond selling a product to making someone feel seen, understood, connected.
And yet, it wasn’t just about the brands we worked with or the campaigns we launched. It was personal. Every lesson I learned as a director was reshaping me, refining the way I approached my own content. I began to see that creating wasn’t just about filling space on a feed or uploading a video—it was about connection. It was about saying, This is worth sharing because someone, somewhere, might see themselves in it.
Storytelling, I realized, is what makes us human. It’s the thread that ties us to one another, the way we say, I’ve been there too. You’re not alone.
That time in the studio wasn’t just a chapter in my career; it was a masterclass in life. It taught me to trust my instincts, to lean into the moments that feel uncomfortable, and to always, always ask, What’s the story here?
For that, I’ll always be grateful. Because at the end of the day, whether I’m behind a camera, in front of it, or writing words like these, I know this to be true: The most powerful thing we can do is share our stories. Not the polished, perfect ones—but the ones with cracks and edges and heart.
And that’s what I carry with me into everything I create today. Every video, every post, every conversation—it all comes back to the power of connection. To creating something that makes someone, somewhere, feel a little less alone and a lot more seen.
In July 2023, I posted my very first audio podcast—leaping into something I thought would feel like second nature. Talking is easy, right? I mean, I’ve been doing it my whole life. But creating a podcast? That was an entirely different beast.
The idea of podcasting wasn’t new to me—I’d been toying with it for months, and I had my video skills to fall back on. But every time I thought about starting, I’d stop and ask myself, “What do I even have to say?” Turns out, I had plenty. Still, podcasting wasn’t just about talking; it was about saying something that mattered. It wasn’t enough to ramble into a mic and hope it stuck. I had to dig deeper, to find the heart of the conversation—the why behind every episode. And let me tell you, it wasn’t easy.
My first few episodes felt clunky, like I was fumbling through a language I hadn’t yet learned. The words didn’t flow the way I imagined, and I started questioning everything. Frustrated, I told myself to take a step back, search deeper, and realign with my vision. After a ton of soul-searching and endless brainstorming for a name that truly reflected my purpose, the clarity I needed finally arrived.
What started as The Journey Podcast quickly evolved into Kymmiee Unfiltered – The Podcast. The name felt like home—a reflection of what I was bringing to the table: raw, honest conversations and the messy, beautiful truths that come with living, growing, and figuring it all out.
The imperfection of those early episodes became the most beautiful part. They were me, unfiltered. In that rawness and vulnerability, I found connection—not just with others, but with myself. Each episode became a mirror, reflecting the lessons I’d learned (and the ones I was still learning), the beauty of life’s in-betweens, and the courage it takes to embrace the unknown.
Kymmiee Unfiltered isn’t just a podcast; it’s an extension of everything I am. It’s the place where I strip back the polished edges and share the stories that matter—the wins, the losses, and the moments that remind us we’re all just trying to figure it out. It’s where I talk about the things we don’t always admit out loud but desperately need to hear.
This podcast is my space to dive deep into what makes us human—growth, failure, reinvention, resilience. It’s not perfect, and it never will be. But that’s the beauty of it. In a world that often demands perfection, Kymmiee Unfiltered is my way of saying, “Let’s just be real for a minute.”
Every time I hit “record,” it feels like an invitation—not just for me, but for anyone listening. An invitation to embrace your story, lean into the messy, and find beauty in the process. Kymmiee Unfiltered is more than a podcast; it’s a love letter to anyone navigating the chaos of life and choosing to keep going.
And honestly? It’s become one of the most fulfilling parts of my journey.
August 10th, 2024.
After one of the worst meetings of my career, I had to physically restrain myself from bursting out loud, I QUIT! It took every ounce of self-preservation not to say it in the boardroom, but honestly? I regret not having that Oscar-worthy dramatic moment. Ha! That meeting was the last straw, but let’s be real—it was a long time coming.
It wasn’t just that meeting; it was a slow, steady realization that staying where I was felt scarier than leaping into the unknown. My dream was no longer something I could ignore or keep on the back burner. It was waiting, demanding to be heard, to be lived.
Leaving the comfort of my 9-to-5 wasn’t just a career decision; it was a reckoning. It was sitting with every doubt and fear I’d buried and saying, I’m doing it anyway. It was acknowledging the voices that whispered, What if you fail? and answering, But what if I fly?
The first days were terrifying. Suddenly, there was no safety net, no paycheck to count on, no clear map to follow. But there was also something I hadn’t expected—FREEDOM. For the first time, my days weren’t dictated by someone else’s goals or timelines. They were mine to create, mine to fill with the work that set my soul on fire.
It wasn’t easy. There were moments of doubt, panic, and a thousand little failures. But each time, I reminded myself why I leaped in the first place—to build a life that felt aligned, purposeful, and true. To prove to myself that the dream I’d been carrying for so long wasn’t impossible—it was inevitable.
I spent a month after resigning traveling and grounding myself, wandering the streets of Paris, marveling at the history in Rome, and letting the sun-soaked cliffs of Positano hold space for my thoughts. It wasn’t just a vacation—it was an unintentional pilgrimage to find clarity. Each city seemed to whisper something I already knew but hadn’t yet owned: This is what you’re meant to do. Full time. All in. -Realizing that every step I’d taken, every misstep I’d feared, had led me here—to this moment of undeniable clarity.
I wasn’t just chasing a dream anymore. I was claiming it. In those quiet, soul-searching moments, I felt it deep in my bones: This isn’t a phase. This isn’t a side hustle. This is the life you’re meant to live.
It wasn’t about luxury or escape—it was about remembering who I am when the noise fades. Those cities held space for my thoughts in a way I hadn’t allowed myself to in years. By the time I returned home, I didn’t just feel grounded. I felt unstoppable. Ready to take the leap, not because I had everything figured out, but because I finally trusted that I didn’t need to.
And now? Every blog post, every video, every collaboration feels like a piece of that dream coming to life. I’m still learning, still growing, still figuring it out one step at a time. But the leap was worth it.
Because here’s what I’ve realized: The scariest thing isn’t leaving your comfort zone. It’s staying there and wondering what could have been.
This leap wasn’t just about turning passion into purpose—it was about turning fear into fuel. It was about choosing myself, betting on my vision, and trusting that the journey, however messy, would be worth it. And it is. Every single day, it is.
Our Values
A commitment to embracing vulnerability and finding beauty in imperfection.
Transforming ideas into meaningful experiences where imagination meets purpose.
Building connections that inspire, support, and grow together.
Inspiring bold action and equipping you to create a life you love.
Kymmiee Lately is more than a personal brand—it’s a platform built on the belief that growth, creativity, and authentic living are within everyone’s reach. It’s where the everyday meets the extraordinary, and where meaningful connections transform aspirations into actionable steps.
As a brand, my mission is to inspire bold action and empower individuals to take control of their narrative. Kymmiee Lately is a space designed to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, offering strategies, tools, and inspiration to make meaningful change feel attainable.
At Kymmiee Lately, the mission is;
Growth isn’t just about big milestones—it’s in the small, intentional habits that shape our lives. It’s about celebrating the present while building a better future, turning everyday moments into opportunities for growth.
Whether you’re a creative looking to refine your craft, a traveler seeking to enrich your experiences, or someone navigating the complexities of life , the goal is to help you pursue what ignites your soul.
Building a fulfilling life takes more than inspiration—it requires actionable tools and strategies. Kymmiee Lately provides digital products and practical guides to help you create your best life, one step at a time.
The Bigger Picture – This isn’t just about individual growth—it’s about creating a ripple effect. Kymmiee Lately is a space that encourages collaboration, fosters innovation, and builds a community of individuals ready to take bold steps in their personal and professional lives. It’s a space where passion meets purpose, and where ideas become actions that drive lasting impact.
At Kymmiee Lately, I’m not here to offer quick fixes or perfection. Instead, I’m committed to providing value-driven solutions that empower you to navigate the complexities of modern living with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Let’s dream bigger. Let’s think boldly. Let’s build something extraordinary—together.
Here we are—a girl from Tanzania who once hesitated at every decision, questioning if her voice mattered, now standing in her truth with a vision that feels equal parts terrifying and exhilarating. What began as quiet curiosity has grown into something beyond my wildest dreams: a life of creating, connecting, and finding beauty in the messiness of growth.
Kymmiee Lately isn’t just a brand; it’s a story—a reflection of every victory that made me proud, every failure that taught me resilience, and every quiet moment of self-discovery that stitched it all together. It’s proof that the most profound transformations don’t happen in loud, grand gestures. They happen in the unassuming, overlooked “latelys.”
Growth isn’t neat or predictable. It’s awkward, sometimes painful, and often terrifying. It’s found in the sleepless nights spent wondering if you’re enough, in the leaps of faith that make your heart race, and in the moments of doubt that demand courage. It’s in showing up—not perfectly, but honestly—and trusting that every small step matters.
This is my story—imperfect, raw, and deeply human. And by sharing it, I hope you see yourself in it, too. Because we’re all just figuring it out, navigating the highs, the lows, and the “what comes next.”
Welcome to Kymmiee Lately, where growth is celebrated, connection is cherished, and dreams are meant to be chased. Let’s create, evolve, and make something extraordinary together.
All my Love,
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