Espensen has also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).

[4] In November 2021, she completed her master's degree in Christian ministries at Grand Canyon University.

[5] Espensen began her career as a child actress making guest appearances on television series such as Hannah Montana, True Jackson, VP and Zeke and Luther.

In 2011, she landed a main role on the Nickelodeon series, Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures (2011–2013), in which she played Piper, the little sister of Ashley Argota's character.

In October of that year, Bates and Espensen were engaged at the Tenuta Larnianone in Siena, Italy.