Not only has her daring attitude set her apart in the YouTube community, but also has helped her put her innermost thoughts into words on her blog, The Katy Project. Her blog was inspired by Carrie Bradshaw and her famous column in Sex and the City. Carrie’s success as a fashion icon and an honest lifestyle writer shaped her into a woman who dared to be different, inspiring Bellotte to create her own outlet for her thoughts and opinions. The Katy Project keeps Carrie Bradshaw’s courageous spirit alive, featuring opinioned posts on selfacceptance, confidence, and even French kissing. One of her blog posts, “I Hate My Thighs (and other lies),” takes on the sensitive topic of body confidence. Bellotte writes that the most courageous thing a person can do nowadays is to stand in front of a mirror and accept their body for what it is, knowing every trait is what makes a person unique and beautiful. Bellotte hopes that people can stop comparing themselves to other people. “I think selfconfidence starts with knowing that there is no easy fix to making yourself feel 100% at ease with yourself. There are going to be good days, and bad days. And that’s okay. It’s about striving to have more good days than bad,” admits Bellotte. However, self-acceptance goes deeper than just physical appearance. “It’s all about realizing that you can be ‘pretty’ in so many more ways than what can be seen on the surface. Being ‘good-looking’ on the outside is just the tip of the iceberg,” says Bellotte. Bellotte hopes that her videos and blog posts not only entertain her followers, but also inspire them to accept their own unique talents, traits, and passions. Bellotte knows that confidence takes time to develop, but hopefully her online content can help others put their own thoughts and skills out there for the world to see. “I hope that my followers realize through my blog posts and videos that sometimes every opinion they hear isn’t always the ‘right’ one, and there are many sides to every story. I’m tired of hearing about young people becoming depressed, feeling as though they are irreparably misunderstood,” says Bellotte. “Above all, I hope that those who experience my online content will feel empowered to take on the world with all of its evils, and have the strength to say: this is me, this is what I believe and I don’t care who knows it.” Traveling the world, directing her own fashion show, and even designing her own Keds shoe line, Bellotte has already experienced many memorable moments in her career. However, Bellotte still has many more goals she hopes to achieve this upcoming year. Along with refining and enhancing the content on her blog, Bellotte also hopes to keep growing as a person. “Personally, I hope to continue on my internal journey of becoming more courageous and daring. I hope to take every opportunity in stride without a hint of doubt, and show the world that I am not afraid.” With her honest videos, courageous attitude, and inner drive, Bellotte dares to be different. Watch out Carrie Bradshaw.
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