Dream Bigger: Taylen Biggs on Fashion, Journalism, and Finding Her Voice

At just 18 months old, Taylen Biggs was doing a photoshoot for Kardashian Kids. Now, at 12 years old, Biggs has traveled the world for front row seats at fashion shows and has a rap sheet of designer and celebrity interviews that any journalist would envy.

Biggs approaches journalism and fashion in a more “curious” lens, bringing child-like wonder into her questions. “I connect through fashion. That is the way I relate to someone, how I create relationships. A really good question for me to ask is, ‘tell us the story behind your look tonight or today,’ because you get to know a little behind the scenes or what they're trying to express to the world that night or that day. You get to learn so much through that question. And I use it a lot because I want to know what they're trying to express to the world, that's why I love connecting through fashion.”

Despite her growing visibility, Biggs admits that stepping into major moments: whether interviewing celebrities or entering high-profile spaces, it all still comes with nerves. But instead of fearing that feeling, she’s learned to embrace it. “I’m not gonna say I don’t get nervous,” she says. “But nervous is good because that means you’re grateful for the moment.”

Before interviews or big events, she takes a moment to center herself.

“I try to collect all my thoughts and breathe, and I’m like, everything’s going to be perfect. Everything’s going to be fine,” she says, recalling advice from her mom. “Nerves are good, like I said, but don’t let them take over you.”

That balance of Biggs’ confidence mixed with humility is something she has learned from the people she admires most. Among her biggest inspirations are women who have shaped media, culture, and personal growth. “Anna Wintour has always been someone I’ve looked up to, even when I was little,” she says. “And Mel Robbins…I love the way she is,” she smiles.

But one specific moment in her career left a lasting impression– speaking with Selena Gomez. For Biggs, the experience wasn’t just memorable because of Gomez’s fame, but because of the comfort and calm energy she brought to the conversation. “When I interviewed her, it wasn’t just about interviewing her,” Biggs explains. “It was this energy that she was radiating that made me feel really safe.”

That moment shifted how Biggs thinks about her own role as an interviewer. “I was like, wait, I could actually sit with her and just feel comfortable within my own skin around her,” she shares. “I want to take that energy and share that with others when I interview them.” Creating that sense of comfort, she believes, is what makes conversations truly genuine.

As Biggs’s presence has grown, so has her awareness of the influence she holds. The realization didn’t happen all at once: it came through small, unexpected interactions. “I realized when people started coming up to me and saying, ‘You’re such an inspiration. I want to take a photo with you,’” she recalls, “I realized it isn’t just about interviewing.”

What surprised her most was the range of people who felt inspired by her work.

“People coming up to me that are 30 years old and saying they’re inspired by me. That’s insane!” she giggles. “That’s a big responsibility.” She manifests that there will be room for all of us, no matter the age gap. “You’re never too young or too old to accomplish your dreams,” she says. “Dream big and shine from within.”

Biggs approaches the fast-paced world of fashion and entertainment with gratitude. Whether she’s attending a show or stepping into a new space, she focuses on staying fully present.

“My mom always says, stay in the present,” she says. “So when I go into these spaces, I try to soak it all in.”

For Biggs, that means paying attention to every detail.

“The fabrics, the colors, the lights,” she says. “Enjoy it. Stay in the present.”

Biggs never takes anything for granted. She elaborates on her life as a young child, dealing with school, friendships and a big career. “You know, I have a very small circle around me. They keep me grounded and support me through everything I do. And I really appreciate them; I love them so much, they mean everything to me,” smiles Biggs. She still loves learning through her homeschool coursework, juggling math equations and flying to Paris.

But while many people assume her access to these spaces comes from privilege, Biggs is quick to correct that narrative. She values her humble beginnings and never strays away from it.

“My parents come from very humble beginnings, with little money. We used to sleep in one room together– my parents, my siblings– for a long time. And you know, it was difficult. People think I come from very rich parents, and that's not true.”

Instead, she credits her upbringing with shaping her determination, and her desire to inspire others who may feel their dreams are out of reach. At the end of the day, Biggs hopes her story sends a simple but powerful message to anyone watching her journey. “I always say dream bigger, because I dream big. But you know, there's past success, so keep going. Believe it in yourself. Stay true to yourself.”