Taylor Townsend is all about catching a vibe right now.
Off the court, the tennis star juggles partnerships with major brands like Gillette Venus, runs her own clothing label, and recently launched a new YouTube series, Down the T, covering everything from her favorite beauty trends to life on tour.
Those pursuits aren’t a distraction from tennis, Townsend told Business Insider. Having creative outlets beyond the sport has become part of how she stays energized for it — and, she hopes, keeps playing on her own terms for longer.
“For so many years, people were telling me what to do and who to be. Now I’m breaking out of that box, making so many…










