One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In

Kate Kennedy is an American writer, podcaster, humorist, and comedian. She grew up in Richmond, Virginia, during the 1980s, 1990s, and early aughts. Kennedy explores the influence of this cultural era on her coming of age in her essay collection One in a Millennial. Kennedy earned her undergraduate degree in business from Virginia Tech and pursued a career in marketing and advertising. When she tired of the corporate world, Kennedy left her marketing job to start her own doormat business. This personal venture soon inspired Kennedy to branch out on other creative endeavors.

Most notably, Kennedy published her book Twinkle, Twinkle Social Media Star: An Internet Fairytale of Fame, Fortune and Followers in 2018, which explores her “love/hate relationship with social media”; and “started doing pop culture commentary” on her “pop culture/influencer focused podcast,” Be There in Five (“About Kate Kennedy.” Be There in Five). Via this podcast, Kennedy has combined her network of eclectic talents and interests in a culturally relevant venue. Be There In Five “is dedicated to finding the stories and experiences that lie within easily trivialized elements of the zeitgeist, not only to analyze and criticize for entertainment’s sake, but to celebrate these seemingly frivolous topics” ability to foster human connection and understanding (“