The art of becoming. Kayla Digges on work, style and inspiration
By Magi Thomley Williams / Photos by Kate Treick Photography
Kayla Digges starts her mornings quietly, easing into the day with a routine that feels both simple and intentional. “I normally wake up around 7 a.m., get ready and head downtown,” she says.
By 9 a.m., she’s at Engel & Völkers Pensacola, stepping into the polished rhythm of luxury real estate. Her workday stretches until midafternoon.
“I work 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sometimes a little later,” she explains with a laugh, acknowledging the ebb and flow of busy days. She stays motivated by the sense of independence she’s building. “It’s rewarding knowing that you work hard and you get to feel good about buying nice things for yourself,” she continued.
When her shift wraps, she heads toward the beach for her second job at Red Fish Blue Fish. The transition from downtown to the shoreline is a shift in energy — from quiet professionalism to the lively pulse of a waterfront restaurant. “I normally work till around 10 p.m.,” she says. It’s a long day, but she enjoys the pace.
Shopping is her favorite way to unwind, a habit that blossomed after moving from tiny Freeport to Pensacola.
“I’m from a small town. In Freeport, we don’t have even department stores, let alone a mall,” she says. “In Pensacola, I typically go shopping two times a week. It’s probably not good for my bank account, but I love to browse.” TJ Maxx, Hemline and Colette are some of her favorite destinations.
Her long-term dreams are rooted in creativity. “I want to do interior design and have my own business, possibly a wedding venue,” she says. “I’m open-minded, but I’m pretty driven. I think I’m in the right direction.”
By the time she gets home at night, Digges has lived two full days in one — working, studying, creating, observing and building a future shaped by ambition and imagination.
About Kayla Digges
Kayla Digges is a UWF student, multidisciplined high achiever and style enthusiast whose creativity shows up in everything she does. Her personal style blends denim, neutrals and soft textures with bold, intentional statement pieces. A pair of oversized sunglasses, a structured bag or a touch of shimmer transform her look without ever feeling overdone.
She finds style influence everywhere. “I just like seeing people walk by and think, ‘Oh, that’s a cute top.’ I get inspiration just being out and about,” she says.
Pinterest is her style compass. She scrolls daily, saving outfits, poses, nails, jewelry and lifestyle ideas.
Designer bags top her dream-purchase list because she sees them as timeless investments that can be styled for years and eventually passed down.
Driven, accepting and naturally creative, Digges is exploring her future with confidence. She may not have every detail mapped out yet, but she knows she’s moving in the right direction, guided by hard work, imagination and a strong sense of personal style.
