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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A Sustainable Snack: Roasted Crickets

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The Antidote to Shallow Consumerism: Intentional Habits

Find workout accountability by trying one of these methods.

Chasing New Fitness Goals? Unlock the Power of Accountability

Make long distance friendships work with this author's suggestions.

How To Maintain Long-Distance Friendships

Dance and sing in your car to these road trip songs.

The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Read to learn about motivation vs discipline in your fitness journey.

What’s More Important for Fitness: Motivation or Discipline?

Read this author's four points on the abortion debate that might help people on all sides of the debate find some common ground.

4 Points of Common Ground When it Comes to Abortion

Learn about how living a life of service can have physical and mental health benefits.

The Surprising Way Self-Care and Service are Linked

Read this reflective narrative about construction workers.

A Letter to Say ‘Thanks’ to the Workers Building Skyscrapers