this week’s kai conversation features arielle berneman—a bicoastal wellness creator, founder of the movement community sweat in sd, and firm believer that living well is as much about authenticity as action. splitting her time between san diego and new york, arielle brings grounded energy to everything she touches, from sunrise workouts to slow, intentional beauty rituals. she first discovered kai through her mother, whose signature scent was kai *rose perfume oil—an effortless, uplifting fragrance that quickly became part of arielle’s own routine. her approach to life mirrors kai’s mantra, breath, life, flow: saying yes and figuring it out later, trusting herself, and embracing the simple joys that make every day feel a little more beautiful.
xo, kai
how did you first discover kai?
i first discovered kai through my mother. kai *rose oil perfume is her signature scent and i loved it so much that i purchased a few products for myself. from the very first moment, i noticed how effortless and uplifting the scents felt.
what’s your favorite kai product and why?
i love kai’s perfumes with their body butters a close second. the scents are so fresh and clean, making them an easy choice for everyday wear. they have a way of making you feel instantly put together, even on the busiest mornings.
what’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
the best advice i have ever received is to say yes and figure it out later. most things in life are figureout-able if you are willing to trust yourself and take the first step. saying yes opens the door to possibilities you may have never imagined and teaches you that courage often comes before confidence.
go-to lipstick color?
i recently had a color analysis done and found out i’m a cool summer. i’ve been leaning into wearing more of those tones, especially when it comes to makeup. right now, i’m loving bobbi brown’s sandwash pink. it’s the perfect mauve. i love it so much it may even be my wedding day lip.
what color nail polish are you wearing right now?
the color i wear 99% of the time is essie’s rock the runway. it’s the perfect cool-leaning red and i swear red nails are the ultimate confidence booster.
who is your role model?
my dad is my forever role model. he built the life he dreamed of through hard work and honesty, showing me that integrity is the foundation of true success. even after his cancer diagnosis, he wakes up every morning with the same determination to work hard and the same drive to truly live. his resilience and spirit remind me every day what it means to live with purpose.
