Today we’d like to introduce you to Kamaria Moore.
Hi Kamaria, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Growing up in North Memphis there was very little to no representation of someone from where I’m from that looked like me and was successful. So, I knew I wanted to be that for younger girls. I loved watching TV as a kid and I knew I wanted to make a name for myself. I loved the entertainment industry from a young age and I even used to sing. When I was younger, I participated in plays, danced, wrote poems, etc. As I grew into the person I am today so did my love for fashion. I let my personality speak through my outfit. I struggle with anxiety so fashion has become a form of expression.
My first job was at the age of 16, and from then on, I knew I wanted to work for myself. The thought of being able to build your business from the ground up intrigued me. So I started researching a passion I could turn into a business. I’ve practiced nails, hair, etc. I started my business “$poiledgrlco” almost a year ago. I currently sell lashes but I plan to further invest in my business so it can grow into more. I use the phrase “self-made” to show and inspire young black women like myself that you can pave your way, no matter the circumstance.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road has not been easy. Accepting the fact that I had to work harder because of where I’m from.
Although that can be looked at in different ways, I choose to let it make me go harder. Transitioning from being a teenager to a young adult has been a struggle. A lot of the time I can get caught up in others’ opinions but I try not to focus on the negative and let the positive motivate me to keep going. I know all good things take time.
At this day and age, you will see many people doing the same things as you and It’s hard not to compare yourself to others, but I try to view others accomplishments as inspiration. I ask myself questions like “What can I do to elevate my brand?” I tend to doubt myself a lot but then look at how far I’ve come, I know I can go further.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a content creator and entrepreneur. I started my brand “$poiledgrlco”, and currently I sell lashes; I want to expand into selling apparel and much more. I set myself apart from others by being authentic to myself and relatable to my customers. I’m best known for my original fashion style. Every time people see me I’m always trying a new and creative hairstyle.
I try to think out of the box and be true to myself when it comes to fashion, my brand, etc. I’ve never been scared to take risks. Accomplishments I’m most proud of are modeling in my first fashion show and just staying dedicated to growing my brand.
I try to think of my brand as an extension of myself and how I want people to view it. Anyone who shops with me I want them to feel like they can be their best self after they wear my lashes.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love Memphis it made me who I am, although some aspects of the city are not as much. The thing I like best about our city is our culture. I love that if a person says a certain slang or even eats a certain food you know that’s “Memphis”.
Being raised in Memphis can sometimes feel like you have to beat a narrative. One thing I don’t like is people on the outside assuming we’re all the same way because we’re from the same place. Crime is everywhere but people seem to overlook the good in the city because of the crime rate.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mari.jenae/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mari.jenae.1/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/darealmarijenae
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marijenae
Image Credits
Delandus White
