Kayla Nicole is choosing “joy” amid news that her famous ex-boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is engaged to Taylor Swift.

The media personality took to her Instagram Stories Tuesday to reshare a video of actress Tracee Ellis Ross “shar[ing] a power reminder on experiencing joy.”

“I work at it,” the “Black-ish” star said in the clip. “I think joy is different from happiness. I feel like happiness is something you can get at 7-Eleven, and joy is something that you earn and work for and takes practice.”

 

 

NFL player Travis Kelce (L) and media personality Kayla Nicole attend The 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif
Kayla Nicole is choosing “joy” amid ex Travis Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift.FilmMagic

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kayla Nicole attend the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies basketball game at Staples Center on February 21, 2020 in Los Angeles
The 33-year-old reshared a video of actress Tracee Ellis Ross discussing the power of “experiencing joy” via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday.Getty Images

“I feel like joy has legs. I feel like joy has feet. I feel like joy has roots. I feel like joy creates space and allows room for more than just a good day,” Ross, 52, continued.

“I think joy is an attitude. I think joy is a perspective and I think joy is a lens through which I live and look at my life.”

Nicole, 33, also reflected on her own journey with joy, writing, “Read about this concept years ago in a book called ‘Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn’t Enough,’” referring to the Kay Warren self-help book.

“I aspire,” she continued. “So so good.”

Tracee Ellis Ross talking about joy.
In the clip, Ross shared how she views joy differently from happiness.Off The Cuff/Kayla Nicole/Instagram

Kayla Nicole poses for a photo.
Nicole then reflected on her own experience with joy.Kayla Nicole/Instagram


The influencer’s inspirational reflection came hours after Kelce and Swift, both 35, announced that they were taking their relationship to the next level after two years of dating.

“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨,” they captioned a series of engagement photos shared via Instagram.

The romantic snaps showed the Kansas City Chiefs star and the Grammy winner loved-up in a garden with the latter flaunting her new massive diamond ring.

 

 

 

Kayla Nicole poses for a  photo.
“Read about this concept years ago in a book called ‘Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn’t Enough,’” she wrote.Kayla Nicole/Instagram

Kayla Nicole poses for a photo.
“I aspire,” the media personality added. “So so good.”Kayla Nicole/Instagram


Kelce and Swift started dating one year after he officially pulled the plug on his relationship with Nicole.

The NFL star and the “I Am Athlete Daily” host dated on and off from 2017 to 2022.

In the past, Nicole has been candid about the heartbreak from a past relationship. However, she has shied away from mentioning Kelce by name.

 

 

Taylor Swift Travis Kelce engagement photos
Nicole reshared the video shortly after Kelce and Swift announced their engagement.Instagram/ Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Travis Kelce engagement photos
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨,” photos of their engagement were captioned.Instagram/ Taylor Swift

On her “The Pre-Game” podcast in April, she refueled rumors that the athlete cheated on her while discussing the “heartbreak” and “insecurities” of the aftermath of infidelity with an unnamed partner.

The following month, she called out critics telling her to “get over” Kelce, saying on the “Second Wind Podcast” that sharing her experience was her “super power.”

Nicole also hinted on her “Pre-Game” podcast in May that the Super Bowl champ’s romance with Swift made her “look good.”

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Brittany Matthews, Kayla Nicole and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend the 2022 NHL All-Star Skills as part of the 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend on February 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nicole and the Kansas City Chiefs star dated from 2017 to 2022.NHLI via Getty Images

 Travis Kelce, and Kayla Nicole pose for a photo during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies on February 21, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
The podcast host has since been open about the heartbreak she’s experienced from a past relationship.NBAE via Getty Images

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Though she didn’t mention the A-list duo by name, she shared there should be “no problem” admitting their ex’s “new girl might be popping, might be s–t, might be really hot.”

“It’s so much worse if the guy that you loved and you dated for so long and you’re so heartbroken over goes and dates a dud,” the sports journalist joked.

During the same episode, she got candid about experiencing “life-changing” therapy after dealing with heartbreak from a past relationship.