Kayla Schwartz grew up surrounded by the work of her father, acclaimed media consultant and ad man Tony Schwartz with whom she worked as a professional writer.

For twelve years she performed as a professional actor, dancer, singer and worked as a choreographer and dance teacher.

Previous to beginning her current freelance practice, Ms. Schwartz was a founding partner of a speech writing and training company. She is also a trained and experienced crisis prevention hotline operator. She has lived and worked in Paris and speaks (and can coach in) French.

She is a Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude graduate of Smith College.