Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick writes The Trend Report™, a weekly Substack newsletter that is part essay, part culture analysis and part whatever the universe offers us. Based between Los Angeles and Barcelona, Kyle’s bylines span platforms such as Playboy, PBS, Popsugar and Cool Hunting.
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In this conversation, we dive into Kyle’s journey as a writer and cultural observer. We talk about how The Trend Report began as a side project and grew into a trusted platform for spotting patterns in culture. Kyle shares how living across two cities shapes his perspective and the delicate balance between curiosity-driven writing and the demands of digital media.
We talked about the importance of attitude and human connection our work - how despite today’s influence and advancing technology, getting where you need to be in life sometimes just needs good old-fashioned hard work.
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What stood out most was Kyle’s openness - an ability to take culture seriously while never losing sight of playfulness. His work is a reminder that trend-spotting isn’t about hype, it’s about paying attention - listening to what’s emerging through all of your senses and parts of your life - and giving it the space to be seen.
