Katrice Taylor, 29, is a Lake Nona local who captures her love of fashion and beauty through blogging. She also is the owner of GlamKat Beauty, which specializes in eyelash extensions. Check out our conversation with her!
NHN: When did you come to Lake Nona and what brought you here?
KT: My husband and I moved to Lake Nona in 2014 from Virginia for his career. After moving around quite a bit up north, I spent a lot of time looking for a place to plant some roots here in Orlando. After weeks of research, I decided on a small area near MCO named Lake Nona. I was drawn to the proximity to the airport, distance from downtown, and cozy feel of the community.
NHN: What does your daily life look like?
KT: I wake up around 6:15 a.m. and start my day with a big cup of coffee! I like to spend some quiet time in the morning checking emails and responding to comments for my blog, katricetaylor.com, and my eyelash extension business GlamKat Beauty. Then, I get ready for my full-time job, which is a teacher at a local elementary school. I spend all day teaching math, and I love it! After work, I am either taking clients for GlamKat, or I head to train for about an hour at either the Lake Nona YMCA or another location. If I’m spending the afternoon lashing, I will normally take clients until around 9 p.m. If I do not have any clients that day, I like to make a hot dinner for my family and work on my blog. My husband, dog, and myself start winding down around 10 p.m. most evenings.
NHN: What is your favorite part about Lake Nona?
KT: My favorite part about Lake Nona is the diversity and inclusion. I am also really enjoying the growth.
NHN: What are your hobbies?
KT: My hobbies include cooking, working out, shooting new content for my blog and socials, and lately I have been really into listening to podcasts and planning for our future.
NHN: What is the craziest thing that has ever happened to you? The most interesting?
KT: The craziest thing that has happened to me was getting on a flight to Panama City, Fla., but then waking up in Panama City, Panama! It was so crazy! The most interesting thing that has happened to me was appearing on the hit TLC show, Say Yes to the Dress, to find my dream wedding gown.
NHN: If you could tell one thing to a person or family considering moving to Lake Nona, what would that be?
KT: I would tell them to hurry up! I think Lake Nona is an incredible place to be right now. It is growing at such an alarming rate and will be a booming area in the next five years, easily. Whether you have a family or you are single, if you’re relocating, Lake Nona should be at the top of your list. The schools are great, the real estate is awesome, the developers are health-conscious, and the people are diverse. It’s a win-win for everyone.
You can check out Katrice on Facebook and Instagram and on her blog:
Blog: www.katricetaylor.com
Personal Instagram: @katrice.taylor
Personal Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloggerkatricetaylor
Business Instagram: @glamkatbeauty
Business Facebook: www.facebook.com/glamkatbeauty
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