

He inspires me to let go creatively and have fun, and enjoy what I'm doing. I admire that part of myself, because it makes me driven and hardworking, and it makes me get the best work out there. That's what's really great about having an amazing partner.ĪZ: Creatively, Blake inspires me to be less of a type-A type of person. You want to find someone who makes you a better you. I think she made me into a better person. When I first met her, I wasn't the guy I am today. When I first met Amelie, she was a little shy, and she's always a little nervous. TR: How do you meet in the middle as a creative couple? What commonalities do you share?īG: I think we balance each other out pretty well. I think she made me into a better person." I wish I had that mindset.where I could just take a video and post it just because I was having fun and loved it. I want the best photo, I want the best video.

I post about serious things, but I'm also serious when it comes to making fashion content. He's just a fun, loving, happy guy, and I think you can see that on his social media. That's so indicative of who he is in real life. He doesn't take social media so seriously. He posts goofy videos, and he posts videos that make him happy. TR: Amelie, what is it about Blake as a content creator that you appreciate most?ĪZ: Well, I appreciate you saying that, Blake.ĪZ: The thing I admire most about Blake is that he's totally and completely authentically who he is online as he is in real life. One of the most amazing things about her content is just that she's 100% herself, always. When you see what she posts online, it's 100% her all the time. I feel like most people on social media don't want to say the wrong thing. What's so amazing about her and her content, is that she's not scared to use her voice. And I totally envy that about him."īG: She stands out. "I want the best photo, I want the best video. TR: Blake, what is it about Amelie as a content creator that you appreciate the most? So we went to get sushi, and I pretended to like it so she felt a little better about it. We ended up going to this sushi spot in Malibu. I thought she was really cute, and I wanted to get to know her. All I said was, 'Hey.' Wasn't really a cool pickup line or anything. It's not a big, big love story.īG: I slid in Amelie’s DMs. Tamara Rappa: How did the two of you meet?īlake Gray: Well, it's not that romantic.

Listen to the extended interview on episode 102 of the Story + Rain Talks podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
