Digital Creator Tyler Whitley on Grief, Grace & Growing in Public

In this heartfelt episode of World of Travel: The Podcast, Lindsey and Kolyn sit down with lifestyle creator, entrepreneur, and Temple University alum Tyler Whitley for a conversation that moves from Philly roots to purpose-driven influence.

Tyler opens up about transferring to Temple in search of culture and community, finding sisterhood through Alpha Kappa Alpha, and how those college years shaped the confident, creative woman she is today. What started as a passion for beauty and artistry evolved into a successful body hair removal business in the DMV — a sacred space where women gather, heal, cry, laugh, and pour into one another.

But this conversation goes deeper.

Tyler bravely shares the story of losing her son at 40 weeks — a traumatic and life-altering experience that reshaped her understanding of strength, faith, and purpose. She reflects on navigating grief publicly, becoming a safe space for other women experiencing pregnancy loss, and how motherhood — raising her son and daughter — ultimately helped her find peace.

The episode also explores what it means to build a family brand in the age of social media. Tyler talks candidly about balancing influence with intention, protecting her children’s autonomy in the content space, maintaining a strong marriage while both partners pursue ambition, and why she refuses to force her kids into the spotlight.

This is a conversation about friendship, full-circle moments, entrepreneurship, Black motherhood, grief, joy, and choosing to live boldly — both online and off.

Follow Tyler Whitley at @tyler_whitley.