In this edition of The AP Journal, we had the joy of meeting Whitney Toyloy — known for her authenticity and the way she empowers other women through her content, Whitney brings creativity, courage, and heart into everything she does. Together with her sisters, she radiates a unique, unmistakable bond — one that reminds us of the beauty found in connection, resilience, and sisterhood.

WHO ARE YOU, AND WHAT DRIVES YOU IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE OR WORK?

My name is Whitney Toyloy, I’m 35, and after years in the corporate world, I decided to take the leap and become a full-time content creator a year ago. What drives me is creativity, being inspired, but especially inspiring other women through my content about sports, mental health, confidence, and my women-only sport events.
I’ve always loved having a positive impact on the people around me, and today I’m able to do that through social media. When I receive messages from women telling me how my content helped them, that’s what keeps me going.

WHAT DOES JEWELRY MEAN TO YOU – IN DAILY LIFE OR FOR SPECIAL MOMENTS?

I get it from my mother — she’s elegant, takes care of herself, and has always worn jewelry.
You’ll almost never see me without my rings, my necklace, or my earrings… without them I feel naked.
Jewelry is part of my everyday life, part of who I am.

IS THERE A PIECE OF JEWELRY THAT HAS A SPECIAL STORY OR MEANING FOR YOU?

I wear a necklace with three ANN PERICA charms: a stone, a heart, and especially an “S” that stands for sisterhood. It reminds me how important my sisters and my friends are, especially last year when I went through a difficult time.
And I recently had a ring made by ANN PERICA with an A, M, and W — the initials of my sisters and me. They’re two of the most important people in my life.

YOU’VE BEEN FOLLOWING ANN PERICA SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING — WHAT DREW YOU TO THE BRAND, AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TODAY?

I met Ann more than 10 years ago during a photoshoot. I immediately loved her personality and her very first pieces — it was love at first sight, and that feeling has only grown over the years.
Today, I know — I’m actually 100% sure — that I want her to design my future engagement and wedding ring. For me, it’s not even a question.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU RIGHT NOW OR GIVES YOU STRENGTH?

Right now, I feel incredibly grateful to be healthy. Our mother is very ill, and this last year made me realize how precious health is and how easily we take it for granted. What gives me strength today is simply being able to live fully, move, breathe, and appreciate every moment. It makes me feel powerful and grounded.

YOU AND YOUR SISTERS SHARE AN INCREDIBLE ENERGY — WHAT MAKES YOUR SISTERHOOD SO SPECIAL TO YOU?

What makes it so special is that my sisters are also my best friends — the ones I chose.
For me, blood doesn’t automatically create a bond… but with them, it’s even stronger.
They’re the people who make me laugh the most, who allow me to be 100% myself, and who will always give me honest advice. We’ve built our connection by being honest with each other; when something’s wrong, we talk about it, we face it, and we move forward. I’m incredibly lucky to have them in my life.

IF SOMEONE WERE LOOKING FOR YOU IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD – AT WHICH FAVORITE SPOT WOULD THEY MOST LIKELY FIND YOU?

Either training at Unit62, or at Coffee Page or Ça Passe Crème for a coffee…at Cartell hunting for a new décor idea, or at Trigo enjoying a pistachio pastry.