About

Get to Know Mikayla

While this website is dedicated to being a digital portfolio for Mikayla, the purpose of this page is to get to know her and her hobbies.

Background

Mikayla was born and grew up in Missouri, but after relocating to Tennessee during high school, she realized just how much she appreciates having the opportunity to experience new places. She currently calls Knoxville, TN, home and loves the balance of city experiences with an outdoor lifestyle.

Study Abroad

During her undergraduate career, she spent five weeks in Freibürg, Germany. While she was there, she studied international business and economics. She immersed herself in the culture by shopping locally, trying new foods, and talking to those who were residents of the area. She also had the opportunity to travel independently to France and Switzerland while she was there, enhancing her experience abroad by seeing additional countries and cultures.

Sports

First and foremost, Mikayla is loyal to her Alma Mater, the University of Tennessee. No matter the sport, she will be cheering on the Vols. She’s also not forgotten her midwestern roots, and bleeds red and blue for the St. Louis Cardinals during baseball season. Oh, and NFL? That would be the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals (and not just for Joe Burrow).

Health and Wellness

Mikayla has a passion for maintaining her mental and physical wellness by regularly exercising and eating a balanced diet. While she may not have professional nutritional experience, she enjoys reading and furthering her knowledge (and educating others when they’re interested) on the vitamins and minerals we can gain from natural sources, and their importance to our body. In addition, she is anti-dyes, additives, and preservatives, and is passionate about sourcing foods without these unwanted ingredients.

She enjoys weight-lifting, taking outdoor strolls, hiking, kayaking, bicycling, and swimming. If there’s an activity where you can spend time outdoors while being active, Mikayla would more than likely be happy to participate. Her favorite place to ride her bike is Cades Cove on Wednesdays when it is closed to motor vehicles.

Additional Hobbies

In addition to the outdoor hobbies mentioned above, Mikayla is also a photographer and has an eye for finding candid moments that capture life in the moment. She also enjoys taking photos of nature landscapes and scenes, animals, and sessions dedicated to a life milestone, such as graduations and engagements.

She also enjoys reading, baking, listening to podcasts, and going to concerts.