Kayla Nicole, the former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs superstar Travis Kelce, has once again captured widespread attention. A series of new vacation pictures from Antigua shared over the weekend propelled her back into the social media spotlight, reminding everyone of her growing influence beyond her past high-profile relationship.
Beyond the Bikini: Building Tribe Therepe and a Mind-Body Philosophy
Although her romantic chapter with Kelce concluded nearly three years ago, Kayla Nicole has steadily built a multifaceted career. She successfully blends journalism, fitness leadership, and digital content creation. The core of her public persona is her brand, Tribe Therepe, which champions what she describes as “feel good fitness.”
A graduate of Pepperdine University, Nicole emphasises training both the mind and body. She frequently shares insights from her personal journey, highlighting mental wellness as a critical component of physical health. “It’s focusing on the mental health component of working out, which is really, really important for me and really resonates with me,” she told PEOPLE.
She elaborated on this holistic approach, stating, “I think that when your mind is in a healthy place, your body will follow. So, I started going to therapy and quickly realized, okay, it’s one thing to be physically fit, but it’s another thing to be mentally fit. You could be in the best shape of your life, but mentally, if you are not a healthy person, it’s not going to feel good.”
Antigua Getaway Sparks Fan Frenzy and Navigating Online Scrutiny
The recent buzz was ignited by swimsuit photos from her Antigua vacation. One post, captioned “Literally, where I want to be,” showed her enjoying carefree beach moments. In another striking set of pictures, the 34-year-old posed in an animal-print string bikini, accessorised with a brown cowgirl hat, drawing immense praise from her followers.
However, maintaining an active and upbeat social media presence hasn't been without challenges. Nicole has faced significant online backlash, a situation that intensified after Kelce began his highly publicised relationship with global pop icon Taylor Swift.
Addressing this relentless pressure on the Unapologetically Angel podcast, she admitted, “I would be lying if I said that that level of hate and just online chaos doesn’t impact me. It does. Even to this day.” She firmly believes the negativity is unwarranted, adding, “It has nothing to do with me. I think there’s something about that level of fame that attracts crazy people. And it’s unfortunate because I’ve never done anything to warrant that kind of backlash.”
Looking Forward: New Dating Preferences and Rising Support
Despite the noise, support for Nicole is growing. She continues to be refreshingly candid about her personal life and future. During an appearance on Harry Jowsey’s “Boyfriend Material” podcast, she humorously noted, “I keep saying I don’t want to date any more athletes, but I’m down to date the owners of the teams.”
She also shared her attraction to ambitious partners, saying, “I would love to just date someone that — I do think that I am attracted to men in positions of power and I also think that those types of men are attracted to me.”
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is happily engaged to Taylor Swift, with reports suggesting a wedding in the summer of 2026. For Kayla Nicole, however, this current phase of her life appears to be defined by growing confidence, global travel, and a dedicated community. The chorus of support for her journey now seems to resonate more loudly than the criticism, marking a new and empowered chapter.
