My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best. –Winston Churchill

I’m Katie Lara—a former New York City-based mom that moved during the pandemic to South Florida (not far from Miami). I’m a lifestyle writer, digital safety advocate, and relentless seeker of the best in all things. My career and personal life have always revolved around one mission: curating trusted, high-quality experiences and products for women and parents who want to live well, raise well, and feel empowered doing it.

For years, I’ve shared insider guides to luxury travel, five-star resorts, and beautifully designed family products across top-tier publications including Forbes, Parents Magazine, The Huffington Post, U.S. News & World Report, and Fodor’s. I’ve tested it all—from hotel kids’ clubs that redefine hospitality to wellness products that actually work. If it’s on this site, it’s passed my obsessive research filter (and probably made it onto my family’s packing list).

From Luxury Lifestyle to Digital Life Skills

But as life has evolved, so has my platform.

By day, I lead policy and regulatory affairs for an advertising technology company (I was previously at Epic Games), a global pioneer in online safety and technology for kids and teens. I specialize in helping brands, platforms, and parents navigate the complex intersection of advertising, digital privacy, and child development. I’ve made it my professional mission to protect children online and now I want to help parents feel confident raising kids in today’s tech-driven world.

Now, KatieLara.com is more than a travel and lifestyle blog—it’s a go-to guide for modern motherhood, parenting in the digital age, and living intentionally. Whether I’m breaking down the latest app your child wants to use, reviewing clean beauty products, or sharing strategies to raise honest, resilient kids, I offer practical, parent-tested insights grounded in both personal experience and professional expertise.

Why Trust Me?

I’m not here to preach. I’m here to help.

Like you, I’ve been overwhelmed with too many choices and too little time. And as a lawyer and policy expert and content creator, I bring a rare blend of analytical precision and editorial flair. I don’t pretend to have all the answers—but I know how to find them. I rely on expert sources, evidence-based practices, and a gut-level mom instinct that’s only grown stronger with time.

I believe in high standards—whether it’s what I feed my child, pack in my carry-on, or let into our home online. I vet every recommendation with the same rigor I bring to boardrooms and blog posts alike. I do the work so you don’t have to.

What You’ll Find Here

At KatieLara.com, you’ll discover:

• Luxury Travel Reviews – From Palm Beach to Paris, expect vetted recommendations that combine style and family-friendliness.

• Parenting & Digital Safety Tips – Straight talk on social media, screen time, kidfluencers, online advertising, and what’s really safe for kids.

• Wellness & Lifestyle – Clean living tips, health-conscious recipes, and product deep-dives for the discerning mom.

• Product & Experience Guides – From the most functional diaper bag to the safest YouTube alternative, I only share what passes my Type-A test.

• Real Talk – About the joy, chaos, and occasional contradictions of modern motherhood.