Kayla was invited to be part of NBC Bay Area’s Bay Area Proud 500th Story Special, celebrating the people and inspiring stories featured throughout the series. Her inclusion in this special milestone reflects the lasting impression her art and story made as part of the Bay Area Proud community.

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In this NBC Bay Area Proud story, a San Jose businessman’s unexpected act of kindness helped make a lasting difference in Kayla’s life as a young artist. The segment shares how a simple gesture of encouragement helped support her passion for art and became a meaningful part of her artistic journey.

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Kayla was featured on NBC Bay Area’s Bay Area Proud in a special segment, Catching Up With Those Giving Back to the Community. The feature revisited Kayla and highlighted how she continues to use her creativity and artwork to bring joy and give back to her community.

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Kayla was featured on NBC Bay Area’s Bay Area Proud when she presented her original watercolor commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 splashdown. Created for the historic 2019 celebration, the painting became a special part of Kayla’s artistic journey and her connection with NASA.

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