Kayla Nicole is a media personality, sports journalist, influencer, and podcaster known for her on-air sports reporting and fashion influence. She graduated from Pepperdine University in 2013 with a degree in broadcast journalism and has worked with ESPN, Barstool Sports, and other sports media outlets covering NBA and NFL events. Nicole is also a fashion ambassador for brands like Revolve, Crocs, and Savage X Fenty. She is notably known for her on-again, off-again relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce, which lasted about five years until 2022. Following their breakup, she has continued to build her career and personal brand, including launching a fitness line and mental health-focused exercise platform called Tribe Therepe. Nicole is active on social media, where she shares her work and thoughts and maintains a large following. She was also involved in a recent public moment where Chris Brown gave her a lap dance at a concert in Los Angeles in 2025. Kayla Nicole has been candid about handling public attention, especially due to her past relationship with Kelce and his high-profile engagement to Taylor Swift. She emphasizes choosing joy and protecting her mental health amid public scrutiny.