A reflection on the quiet shift from being seen to being present—and why intimacy, not spectacle, has become the point.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
Author: Kendra Trammel
It’s In the Waiting
Not every part of the process requires movement. Some steps are about letting things rest.
In Search Of: My Barack Obama
An exploration of presence, attentiveness, and quiet authority — and how those qualities shape shared life when power is held with care.
Barack Obama photographed by Peter Souza for the White House archives.
A Morning Between Pages
“A Morning Between Pages” isn’t just about a magazine on a bed. It’s about the luxury of stillness. It’s that rare moment when everything aligns: tea in hand, a good read in front of me, and the world outside my window still quiet. I often find myself savoring these weekends, where I retreat into the…
Tom Brady in the Booth: Where Energy Meets Expertise
Early reactions to Tom Brady’s presence in the broadcast booth focused on his voice and delivery. But beneath the noise was something more interesting: genuine enthusiasm rooted in lived experience. This piece explores why presence, not polish, is what ultimately earns credibility.
Winter, Worn Well
New York in December has a particular confidence—especially when you’re not from here and don’t need anything from it.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
Choosing Depth Over Noise
Stepping back from constant visibility has created space for clarity, alignment, and a quieter kind of progress. This reflection explores choosing depth over noise, presence over performance, and allowing life to unfold before it is shared.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
The Crown Holds
There’s presence in carrying what’s yours with ease.