Welcome. If you’re new here, I’m glad you found your way.

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I’m Tara McKenna. A few years back, I built a sustainable lifestyle platform that grew far beyond what I ever imagined. What began as a personal project evolved into a widely read brand, opening the door to a published book, brand collaborations, media features, and conversations around the world.

 

It was creative, fast paced, and expansive, and for a long time, it was exactly where I was meant to be. I was deeply motivated by the idea of being a changemaker and inspiring others to live more lightly on our planet.

As life unfolded, things began to shift. Motherhood, personal growth, and the reality of moving through many seasons at once brought a new awareness. Something had to change.

 

Even a life you carefully built can start to feel limiting as your life evolves. You might know that feeling. As motherhood and other changes took shape, I realized I needed to give myself permission to evolve too.

 

In 2023, I stepped away from that chapter to create space to reflect on what I wanted to build next and how I wanted life to look and feel day to day. I wanted to move forward in a way that felt more intentional and aligned with what actually worked for me, based on my current realities and future aspirations rather than past versions of myself.

That reflection became the foundation for The Tara Edit.

 

The Tara Edit is a return to the lifestyle space rooted in the belief that you don’t have to choose between a calm, beautiful life and meaningful ambition. That you’re allowed to trust your own judgment, make thoughtful choices, and design a life that supports you, rather than performing for expectations that no longer fit. This lesson took me time to learn, and it's one that I'm continuing to live and share along the way.

 

My hope is that The Tara Edit feels like a steady place to return to. A space that supports intentional change, respects your capacity, and reminds you that you’re allowed to build a life that fits who you are and what you want in your current season of life.

If you feel like you’re juggling a lot and still want to live a full, meaningful life without losing yourself in the process, you’re not alone. That’s what The Tara Edit is for.

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