Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kierah P. Quen. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Kierah P., thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you tell us a story about a time you failed?

It’s challenging when you have to pull yourself out of some of the most darkest places both mentally and emotionally and face self reflection. I mean really come to terms with who you are and doing it completely sober to allow yourself to feel where you’re at, the pain, the disappointment, the hurt, the shame all of it. I didn’t want to continue to be this person I wasn’t proud of. My journey hasn’t been picture-perfect — in fact, it’s been far from it. I’ve been locked up, labeled, misunderstood, and counted out. I once stood in courtrooms facing drug charges, marked by a felon status that didn’t reflect the whole of who I was. I’ve faced domestic assault charges and spent years trying to understand how love could be wrapped in chaos and pain. For a long time, I believed that fighting someone I loved meant I was fighting for love. I was stuck in toxic cycles that made me feel alive, when in reality, they were breaking me down.

I’ve been let down and hurt by people I thought would always be there. I spent years trying to be enough for everyone else, while silently battling a version of myself I wasn’t proud of. There was a time I couldn’t even look in the mirror without seeing shame, guilt, and regret staring back at me. I had the sweetness and kindness in my heart, but I lacked emotional control — and that imbalance cost me in more ways than one.

But here’s what I know now: we are not our past. We are who we choose to become.

Through therapy, I learned how to face my truth, take accountability, and heal the parts of me I used to hide. Therapy opened doors within me that I didn’t even know were locked. It gave me tools to feel, to cope, to grow, and to rebuild. And that’s exactly what I’ve done.

The woman I am today doesn’t even recognize the girl I used to be. I’ve come back stronger, softer, and smarter. I’m rebuilding my businesses, chasing my purpose, and finally doing the things that set my soul on fire. I’m showing up as the best version of myself for my child, for the people I love, and — most importantly — for me.

I still have big dreams ahead of me, including earning my doctorate degree. And while I’m not there yet, I know I’m on the right path. Every step I take now is rooted in self-awareness, healing, and love — the real kind.

My story is not about perfection. It’s about progress, perseverance, and redemption. If you’re looking for proof that it’s never too late to turn your life around, you’re looking at her.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I was faced with so many challenges I got to a point where I didn’t really see any better outcome for my son and then my son came along and I was just blown away at how much he has truly saved my life. Everyday I’m more motivated and getting closer to becoming the woman I was always meant to be both through business and personal.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

I realized I had to shift and transition in my life when I was sitting in my cell, alone mentally and emotionally because I knew for a fact that’s not how I wanted my story to end. That’s not who I was nor wanted to be. I had to make some personal changes in order to get to where I knew I was meant to be.

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