About

I should probably start off by introducing myself first. Hi, I’m Cait – a 27 year old gal from England with a love for self-growth and personal development. I’ve been in this space since around 2017 when I started college. I really fell deep into the whole lifestyle and ever since it’s been a huge part of my life. I actually started a blog around this time where I would write little advice posts and tips I was using. This made my heart sooo full and it carried on for a good few years as I went into university. My whole time at uni I was writing assignments and then writing my blog posts. Even if something got a few views, I was so happy that someone had seen it.

I was unlucky enough to graduate the same year that covid lockdowns were happening so trying to find a job was impossible. I decided that because I already had an audience through my blog, Pinterest and Twitter that I would do a life coaching qualification with the last bit of my student loan. I ended up doing a CBT and REBT life coaching certifications and starting up my own business. The coaching side didn’t really take off but I really loved creating the content. I really immersed myself in learning and trying new ways to upgrade and improve my life. 

Fast forward a year and I get a job in retail. I burnt out quickly doing both that job and trying to create content and eventually I made the decision to give it up. A decision I regretted since the moment I deleted all of those platforms and profiles. Since then, I’ve still very much been involved in the self-growth and self-love spaces but only as an observer. There’d been a few nights where I’d dabbled in the idea of starting again but these didn’t go past a 1am content brainstorm. 

So, while on holiday this year in Gran Canaria I was sat on my balcony thinking about how I want 2026 to look like for me and the idea of creating content again just kept bouncing around in my head. I miss it. I miss the planning, the writing and editing, seeing people view the content I make. Then that little voice popped into my head. What if no one sees it? What if someone you know sees it and laughs? What if it’s all a waste of time? 

Don’t get me wrong, these things did worry me for a second but then I flipped it. It’s something I loved doing. Something that filled my cup. A hobby that made me feel happy. If one person or one hundred people see it then I’m not bothered either way. And here we are today. Writing and creating content again and feeling so excited for whatever is going to come from this journey.

Now you’ve heard all about who I am.. what is The Vanilla Agenda?

First off, I am a vanilla girlie through and through. I got a random vanilla scented body spray for Christmas when I was about 14 and that started it. Vanilla was my signature scent. The agenda part of the name obviously comes from having some plans in place. 

The one thing I’d always struggled with within the personal growth community is this hustle culture. Grinding 24/7, never stopping and all of that. This may work for some people and that is great. But I don’t want to live like that. I love a soft life with little pockets of peace that break up those focus states. So for me, it was always really important to ensure that being gentle and allowing myself space to just be was woven into the foundations of my journey.

With my content, I really hope to promote being able to build the life of your dreams while making time for the soft moments. I also want to promote the idea that being a work in progress is perfectly okay. I am a work in progress myself. When I used to make content, the imposter in me would ask “why are you giving tips when your life isn’t perfect?”. And the answer is that I want to show my journey and I want to inspire people who are one their own journey. We don’t all have it 100% figured out right now and that’s fine. It’s not a linear process. 

Really, The Vanilla Agenda is me sharing my journey with you. Sharing what works and what doesn’t. Sharing the wins (big and small) and sharing the mistakes that are bound to happen. My dream life is a work in progress and there is lots to do but that doesn’t mean I should wait until it’s all figured out to share it with you. So, if you’re looking for a new internet bestie to join your journey towards creating your softest and dreamiest life then here I am.

Love ya, Cait xo