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

Kimberly, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

I have a defining moment in my personal life that led to the creation of my wellness brand. My Father had been diagnosed with diabetes and it was slowly killing him. I was pre diabetic and almost 300 pounds. Seeing what diabetes did to my Father and receiving a pre diabetic diagnosis changed my life..

Kimberly, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I became a fitness and wellness advocate because I watched the health decline of my Father. He had diabetes and I saw how it was slowly killing him. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic and it pushed me to become healthier. What I found difficult during my journey to become healthier, is that I didn’t see anyone who looked like me in the health and wellness realm. I am a plus size black woman. I couldn’t find any resources that seemed like they would understand me, The fitness gurus seemed glossed over and they were pushing products for weight loss. I adamantly only wanted an all-natural weight loss journey. Also, everything other than product pushing seemed so secretive. Nobody wanted to share what their fitness and meal routines were. I couldn’t find meals to prep that didn’t have a million ingredients I’ve never heard of, or a fitness routine that could actually be sustainable to my lifestyle. I felt alone in my journey and therefore it pushed me to create a community of women where we empowered each other.. I created the community that I needed when I first lost weight. 90lbs down naturally and I have sustained for a decade. Not only that but I have reached tens of thousands around the world just by being open and honest about the behind the scenes of real and natural weight loss journeys.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

Honesty. As a wellness advocate it’s always been important to me to tell the good, bad and ugly of my journey. We become so used to the filtered, veneered aspects of social media that people can’t be authentic. I share my meals, workouts and setbacks. Being open, honest and vulnerable created a community of people who trust me. I don’t recommend or market products I don’t believe in.

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

When my home caught on fire it was the roughest time in my life. Our family lost almost everything. Food has always been my comfort so I used it during that time. Because of that I significantly gained weight back. Our home was rebuilt after a year. I channeled the depression into fuel to get motivated. I was able to overcome the initial loss of my home and get back to a healthier physical and mental state.

Contact Info:

• Website: Www.teamcurvyandhealthy.com
• Instagram: Ms_kimmykim
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/kofeebrown01

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Kimberly Rainey