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Gritty.
Glowing.
Most importantly, grateful.

Gritty.
Glowing.
Most importantly, grateful.

Gritty.
Glowing.
Most importantly, grateful.

honest finds, dog-mom chaos, and gratitude in real life.

honest finds, dog-mom chaos, and gratitude in real life.

Hi, I'm Kayla. This is where I share what I'm loving, what's making life easier, and the people, places, and moments I'm grateful for. I'm still figuring plenty out as I go, but if something makes it onto this page, it's because I genuinely use it, love it, or learned something from it. Hopefully you'll find something here that makes your day a little brighter, too.

Hi, I’m Kayla. This is where I share what I’m loving, what’s making life easier, and the people, places, and moments I’m grateful for. I’m still figuring plenty out as I go, but if something makes it onto this page, it’s because I genuinely use it, love it, or learned something from it. Hopefully you’ll find something here that makes your day a little brighter, too.

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HONEST PICKS ✦ HAPPY & GILMORE APPROVED ✦ MIDWEST GRIT ✦ EAST COAST PACE ✦ GRATEFUL, ALWAYS

HONEST PICKS ✦ HAPPY & GILMORE APPROVED ✦ MIDWEST GRIT ✦ EAST COAST PACE ✦ GRATEFUL, ALWAYS

HONEST PICKS ✦ HAPPY & GILMORE APPROVED ✦ MIDWEST GRIT ✦ EAST COAST PACE ✦ GRATEFUL, ALWAYS

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My story

Hard work got me here. Gratitude keeps me human.

Hard work got me here. Gratitude keeps me human.

These days, I wear a few hats: wife, dog mom to two Aussiedoodles (Happy & Gilmore), and a full-time leader in the Tech/SaaS world. I spend my days helping growing companies build strong customer relationships, uncover opportunities, and create strategies that help businesses and their customers succeed together.

Getting here has been an adventure.

I've changed careers, moved across the country from the Midwest to the East Coast, chased big goals, started over more than once, and learned that gratitude is a lot easier to talk about when things are going well than when they're not.

That's a big part of why this space exists.

As much as I love my career, this little corner of the internet gives me a chance to slow down and focus on something different. Not perfection. Not productivity. Just real life.

This little corner of the internet gives me a chance to slow down, try new things, share what I'm learning, and connect with others along the way. Sometimes that's a product I can't stop recommending. Sometimes it's a lesson learned the hard way. Sometimes it's simply a reminder to appreciate what's already right in front of us.

Because at the end of the day, grit might get you through hard seasons, but gratitude, curiosity, and connection are what make the journey worthwhile.

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Things I’ve actually used, loved, or warned my friends about.

Appreciation Zone ~ Pausing for gratitude

A small space for something I’m grateful for, a quote I’m carrying, or a little reminder worth sharing.


"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."


Maya Angelou


You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.


Maya Angelou


You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.


Maya Angelou


You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.


Maya Angelou

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Keep it simple: tell me who it’s for, what you want to say, and whether you want your name included. I’ll take it from there.


*A quick promise from me: The information you share here is only used to send your gratitude message. No spam, no marketing lists, and no selling your information. Ever.

Keep it simple: tell me who it’s for, what you want to say, and whether you want your name included. I’ll take it from there.


*A quick promise from me: The information you share here is only used to send your gratitude message. No spam, no marketing lists, and no selling your information. Ever.

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Let’s work together.

I’m always trying new things across tech, beauty, home, and dog-mom life - I love to stay curious! Happy, Gilmore, and I are very serious about honest reviews and authenticity is what it's all about, right?! Email me, find me on socials, and let's explore collaborating!

Email me | kayla@grittyandglowing.com

Email me | kayla@grittyandglowing.com

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