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Lifestyle Influencers

Storytelling. Author of Stand In My Window, The Hair Book & Woman Of Color. Writer. Literary Rep CAA. Building: @_themaehouse & @studiostorytelling

77.6KFollowers

1.8KFollowing

321Posts

0.9%Engagement Estimated

Creator summary

A writer, author, and literary representative whose Instagram combines personal storytelling, book-related updates, home-focused content, and projects connected to The Mae House and Studio Storytelling.

Author and literary creator

Content formats

Carousel

100%

Based on 24 posts

Niche & topics

Lifestyle Influencers

Books and HomePersonal storytellingBook publishingWritingHome projects

Cookbook eventBook releaseBook recognitionHomeWriting

Known for

Stand In My Window
The Hair Book
Woman Of Color
The Mae House
Studio Storytelling

Profile details

Account type	Business
Visibility	Public
Country	United States
Joined	April 2012
Links	http://latonyayvette.com https://latonyayvette.substack.com https://bookshop.org/p/books/stand-in-my-window-meditations-on-home-and-how-we-make-it-latonya-yvette/20969073?ean=9780593242414&next=t https://latonyayvette.recleague.com/?lyr_campaign=share&lyr_source=link&lyr_s=Mzc1MTAx

Content style

Story drivenPersonalPromotionalEducationalEvent focusedCarousel led

Contact & business

Public email	latonya@latonyayvette.com
Contact method	Not supplied

Content Intent

Personal story

37.5%

Promotion

25%

Event or travel

12.5%

Education

8.3%

Historical context

8.3%

Product showcase

4.2%

Review

4.2%

Frequently Mentioned

Stand In My Window Book 4 posts

The Mae House Venue 4 posts

LaTonya Yvette Person 3 posts

The New Yorker Publication 2 posts

Women in Need New York City Organization 2 posts

Studio Storytelling Business 2 posts

Trinity Mouzon Author 2 posts

Toni Morrison Author 2 posts

Community Reaction

These insights are based on a sample of publicly visible comments and may not represent the creator's complete audience.

Among 23 sampled comments across three recent posts, reactions were predominantly positive, with support and admiration most evident. Some sampled comments expressed curiosity, alongside praise and personal reactions. The creator interacted with 17 sampled comments, including 14 observed replies; complete reply-rate data was unavailable. Because the recent sample was not representative, it may not reflect the broader community’s views.

Support
Admiration
Curiosity
Praise

Positive

Dominant Sentiment

23

Comments Analysed

3

Posts Sampled

Sentiment

Mixed

2.8%

Negative

0%

Neutral

8.3%

Positive

88.9%

Unclear

0%

Dominant Emotions

SupportAdmirationCuriosity

Common Intents

PraiseQuestionPersonal reactionOther

Creator Interaction

Likely to interact	73.9%
Like rate	73.9%
Reply threads observed	14

Engagement Metrics

0.92%

Median Engagement

0.5

Posts / Week

Carousel

Dominant Format

Engagement Detail

Average likes	818.5
Median likes	678
Average comments	27.58
Median comments	21
Sample size	12 posts

Recent Posts (24)

Business launch

When I was a kid we weren’t allowed to use the word liar, so “You’re storytelling” was the only acceptable truth. I became obsessed with Sto

Retreat opportunity

Everything I have ever had, I have dreamed of. To understand this you’d have to understand that I come from a lineage of women on my matern

Creative reflection

making, building, changing and creating. September feels so tender.

Creative practice

Back to SKOOL. SHELTER. One sided and full. At times I sleep with my ideas and they sleep with me and as does my computer in case they all d

In 2011, a known consultant named Marie Kondo had grown to near household fame with the publication of her book, The Life-Changing Magic of

Retreat promotion

Before we go quiet for the season, we’re gathering one more time for our second fall retreat. Join us for a few days in the Catskills, Oct

Favorite from forever ago, or maybe not long at all. Regarding Me, Regarding LaTonya by my dear friend @jennagribbon, 2020. In many ways, o

Oye, oye, Ladies, Mami, Mommy, Mamita Mamita First (w/ a side of 🇵🇦) I’m letting my hair grow out so playing with brows instead thanks to @

More film. Precious People. And other things. Remembering, “Art is not living. It is the use of living.” -Audre Lorde. Julio, Siempre. 🌊🇫🇷🌹➰

Travel photography

Yesterday I received the photos back from our trip from my point and shoot. The lens on my camera still sports a scratch that shows up as a

Betye Saar moved into the shingle-clad house in Los Angeles in 1962, where she raised her daughters and became a pioneering assemblage artis

Always start with an idea. I’ve been a “mother” my whole life (longer than they’ve been alive). What is enough? Will you know if you’re one

Personal celebration

Big 🦀🎂💧🦀

New York identity

Memories of sticky summer hip bumps in my grandmother’s Brooklyn railroad apartment kitchen dancing and singing, ‘Brooklyn Girls, Best In Th

Seasonal reflection

Rained All May. 7-Ish Things I Imagined. I don’t mind if it rains forever.

The land Mae House sits on was bought with my art, with this book, Stand In My Window. The book fed the land, the land fed the work. The wor

My story: don’t really like to cook but I Love feeding people. April moments bring May showers. Hosting @trinitymouzon cookbook launch at

Curated gifts for what she REALLY wants this Mother’s Day. 🤍 Shop @Latonyayvette’s picks and more in our gift guide. 📷: @kelseycherry

100 years of @Parents. Featuring 100 parents whose work has inspired and changed how we think and talk about it. Honored to be one. “How La

Toni Morrison biography

Toni Morrison at home in Grand View-on-Hudson, a converted boathouse along the river, rising three stories at the water’s edge. Boathouses

Meditation and writing

I wrote an essay ‘in the beginning was a word’ and during my own in this *new year. I listened to nearly 20 lectures from artists and writer

Collaborative product

Be. Here. Now. I co-designed a dual purpose piece meant to live your many lives with you. Introducing @starling x LaTonya Yvette in celebrat

Book recognition

I think it may be a faux pas to post before the author of the piece but I’m from Brooklyn and SIMW came out mid November so my level of chil

11 12 24 | 3 years with me. In special corners of the world. I release it now to you. Stand In My Window. We are just a window into what cam

Analysis based on 24 available posts.
Last snapshot taken: September 28, 2026