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Black and white photograph of Alexis Ohanian leaning forward in conversation, fully present and focused,

In Search Of: My Alexis Ohanian

Posted on June 28, 2026February 1, 2026 by Kendra Trammel

There’s something disarming about a man who appears to be the same person whether he’s in a Bloomberg studio or in his kitchen on a Sunday morning. Not performing the version of himself that fits the moment, but actually, genuinely coherent.

Image: Instagram/Alexis Ohanian

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Black woman’s body in open denim jacket, back view, natural lighting

The Skin I’m In

Posted on June 22, 2026June 24, 2026 by Kendra Trammel

There’s a difference between being looked at and looking at yourself. One is performance. The other is presence.

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Woman in red shirt wearing Jason Voorhees mask, lounging on bed.

Felt Cute. Might Delete Later.

Posted on February 11, 2026June 27, 2026 by Kendra Trammel

Freddy, Mike, Pinhead, Jason. Horror movies since I was little. This is what that looks like.

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Bad Bunny wearing a woven straw crown against a tropical green background, photographed for Vogue México May 2025

Bad Bunny Did the Damn Thing

Posted on February 10, 2026April 2, 2026 by Kendra Trammel

I’m not new to Latin music. So when Bad Bunny took that Super Bowl stage, I wasn’t discovering a culture. I was watching someone honor it.

Bad Bunny photographed by Sebastián Faena for Vogue Mexico.

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Welcome to Las Vegas” sign at McCarran International Airport entrance, bright and iconic

Welcome to Vegas

Posted on February 3, 2026June 24, 2026 by Kendra Trammel

First time in Vegas for a higher ed marketing symposium. Turns out I’m good at this place.

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Instagram story screenshots showing Tom Brady relaxing at home on a Sunday, joking about moving between the couch and bed during a rare day off.

Tom Brady: Let the Man Have a Selfie Sunday

Posted on February 2, 2026February 7, 2026 by Kendra Trammel

A rare free Sunday, Tom Brady, a couch, a hoodie, and a reminder that sometimes the simplest things are the ones worth appreciating.

Photos from Tom Brady’s Instagram Stories.

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Two people run near an industrial site as one grabs the other, interrupting their movement away from a dangerous situation.

One Battle After Another: When Spectacle Replaces Maturity

Posted on February 2, 2026February 7, 2026 by Kendra Trammel

An examination of how power, sexuality, and responsibility are framed on screen—and what happens when spectacle replaces maturity.

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Black-and-white portrait of a Benicio del Toro wearing dark pajamas with white piping, seated and holding a paper cup of coffee.

In Search Of: My Benicio del Toro

Posted on January 28, 2026January 30, 2026 by Kendra Trammel

At first glance, this reads like admiration for a man. Look closer, and it becomes a meditation on the energy he embodies: quiet, grounded, and unmistakably present.

Benicio Del Toro photographed by Peter Lindbergh for W magazine.

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Writing and photography by Kendra Trammel, exploring life, culture, and the moments that shape how we see the world.

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