Media personalities Kayla Nicole and Taylor Rooks discuss handling online criticism

Media personality Kayla Nicole and sports broadcaster Taylor Rooks have shared their personal strategies for managing social media backlash and public scrutiny.

Kayla Nicole stated in an interview that she no longer allows online opinions to dictate her self-worth. She described her approach as observing criticism without subscribing to it, comparing it to watching a plane pass in the sky. Nicole noted that while she previously worried about public perception, her current confidence is rooted in her own identity.

Taylor Rooks, ahead of the season premiere of NBA on Prime, explained that she has learned to view online criticism as insignificant over time. Rooks emphasized the importance of professionalism and focusing on the job, noting that the fast-moving news cycle makes it easier to move past negativity. She credited NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley with advising her that being oneself is more important than trying to please everyone.