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Hi, I'm Ellese

Former fashion journalist, independent reporter at the United Nations, and Google ambassador—now, a heartfelt storyteller.

I was rarely prepared for any of the chapters I’ve lived—yet always hungry for the adventure. At some point, success quietly arrived. And with it, a different kind of uncertainty.

My dream is to  create a space to hold those conversations—the obstacles that arrive with  high levels of achievement. The self doubt, alienation, isolation, betrayal, grief and confusion.  Pair that with beautiful home decor and stunning outfits and  well —that's pretty much  who I am and what you'll find here!

 Deep truths and gorgeous aesthetics.

I spent over a decade covering New York Fashion Week, front and back of house with brands such as Mercedes Benz Maybach, Maybelline, Aveda, Stila, GCDS, Tibi, Christian Cowan, AKNVAS, Gola, and more. 

Behind the scenes

It’s almost ironic to me that I’m a writer, after being diagnosed with dyslexia in kindergarten. However, the moment I began writing about fashion, I knew I had found my corner of the industry.

I began in production for a menswear brand, then moved into styling before finding my way into writing. In the late 2010s, I built a website from scratch that garnered the attention of Google, the United Nations, Sephora, Skagen, NYFW, New York Times Travel, Condé Nast Traveler, Hearst Magazines, and more. I was invited—and flown—around the world: Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, dinners in Florence, press days in Berlin. I was living the dream, but my personal life was quietly falling apart at the seams.

I had no idea the kind of betrayal—and confusion—that can come with that level of success. I’m grateful to understand it now, and more than anything, I’m willing to speak about it—for any other woman walking through it currently.

the Highs & Lows

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48

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years in Journalism

Cities reached

Espressos &  deep breaths

Businesses I run

Rapid Fire: Get To Know Me

Favorite Read

A few things that shape how I move through the world.

10 Types of Human by Dexter Dias

Morning Ritual

Coffee, notebook and pen 

Best Reset

Yin yoga in one of my favorite studios around the world

A Quote I Love

"Your perceived flaws are what connects you to the rest of humanity. Cherish  them."

My Calm

The ocean waves lapping in the distance.

A Belief I Live By

You never have to force what's right.

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