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.
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