Kayla Palmer
Proudly Sponsored by Simple Pixels
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About Me
I am a creative, and passionate woman who has lived most of her life in Wagga Wagga. In my spare time I enjoy drawing, and creating my own stories and characters, reading tarot, comic books, lifting weights and pole dancing. Raised by a compassionate single mother I’ve had the privilege of being able to follow my dreams, with the full support of my friends and family. That is, to work creatively and professionally. Avoiding the starving artist rhetoric, I now work full time as a brand designer serving small businesses and the local community. I also proudly uphold my Cambodian heritage as my father arrived in Australia as a refugee, and although it has come with some tension, I have been able to witness Wagga Wagga grow and evolve alongside myself. Some of my favourite things to talk about include: art, superheroes, punk music, spirituality and my favourite animal - rats! |
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My sponsor
My sponsor is my amazing employer, Simple Pixels. They are a digital design agency specialising in web and brand design, app and systems development, SEO, Google Ads & online marketing. Driven by community they did not hesitate to sponsor my journey throughout the request and I couldn’t be more grateful and supported. Thank you Simple Pixels; to Pete, Tom and the rest of the team. |
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Why I joined the Quest
Although I once dreamed of living overseas and joining a huge film studio for work, a small stint studying in North Carolina opened my eyes to how sweet and wonderful my home town is. I have never regretted staying close to my roots, and now after enjoying every opportunity it has consistently offered me, I now felt it was time to give back. To stop calling Wagga Wagga a place I live, and rather a community I genuinely feel a part of and connected to. It was also thanks to Samantha, my fellow Entrant, who invited me to the Quest’s information night. It was a "yes" as soon as we left the doors. |
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What I hope to get out of it
I have always been a naturally shy and quiet person, and the older I got the more it was beginning to feel like a detriment. Learning how to start and hold conversations with others is what really pushed me to join. Because oftentimes our silence can be interpreted as coldness even if that’s the exact opposite of what our intentions were, we’re just too scared to say what it is that we’re thinking. The Quest sort of pushes you into the deep end where you no longer get the chance to second guess yourself. And ultimately it’s that lingering feeling that I hope to change, not just for myself, but for those I talk to. Personal development in confidence that allows others to share your joy. |