The end of 2023 is nearly here — and this holiday season, influencer and entrepreneur Aaliyah Jay is ready for some much-needed down time with her best friend, stylist Sebastien Day. On the agenda? To partake in holiday traditions, an essential activity to cap off a busy year. She launched her jewelry brand, Karen & Rita, and now, she’s looking back on all that she’s accomplished in the past 12 months, with her favorite Starbucks coffee in hand. And she’s also taking stock of the lessons that she’s learned along the way.