Olivia T. Taylor

Olivia T. Taylor is a freelance writer with a passion for encountering and expressing the human person through written language. When she isn’t over-analyzing the meaning of life, she really does love contemplating about the depths of the heart while sipping on Earl Grey Tea and scrolling through Instagram.

This author learned six things when she started a new dating technique: sliding into DMs on social media.

6 Things I Learned From a Month of Sliding Into DMs

Article / Relationships

Read this reflective narrative about behind the scenes fashion at NFYW.

I Got My Dream Job with NY Fashion Week, Then Quit

Article / Transform

Understand the hidden message behind Selena Gomez's 'Lose You to Love Me' song.

Selena Gomez and the Relatability of Hating Your Ex

Article / Relationships

Think you might have a toxic friend? Read these 5 signs of toxic friendships and what you can do about them.

5 Signs You’re in a Toxic Friendship

Article / Relationships

Read about what this author learned about hookup culture and human dignity from an ugly situation.

What Casual Hookups Reveal About Our Inner Longing

Article / Relationships

"Thank U, Next" Song by Ariana Grande has a meaning no one expected. Read here.

‘thank u, next’ Has a Message Nobody Was Expecting

Article / Relationships

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Learn about how to practice radical self-acceptance to change the way you view your body.

Your Body is Not Your Enemy

Read to learn about how to improve your mind-body connection.

3 Ways Your Mind Can Help With Body Positivity

Take into consideration these five steps for how to recognize and appreciate body diversity.

5 Steps to Becoming More Body-Inclusive

Watch to learn how Kay is showing the world that yoga is for everyone.

Breaking the Mold as a Yoga Instructor

Being new to Chicago can be frightening, but we have everything here to make you feel like a local.

I Just Moved to Chicago — Now What?

Breaking bad habits can help you become a better person.

Breaking Bad (Habits)

Read this licensed clinical counselor's answer to "what is gaslighting in a relationship?"

What is Gaslighting, Exactly?

Don't ignore these abusive relationship signs.

Are You In An Abusive Relationship? Here’s How to Tell

Have you been navigating office friendships? Keep these four things in mind.

Navigating Friendships with Coworkers? Keep These 4 Things in Mind

Conserving the colobus monkey and other wildlife in Kenya is necessary and worth it — watch how these wildlife conservationists do it here.

Coexisting with Colobus Monkeys