hey you I'm Kala
here's my story...
It was a dark and stormy winter night when I graced the earth with my powerful presence. Actually, it wasn’t dark or stormy, but that was way more of a dramatic opener. Haha
On a more serious note, I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana as the only child of a single mother. After high school I left home to attend college at Clark Atlanta University, where I earned a degree in Broadcast Television.
How It All Began
Podcaster
Strategist
Speaker
This is truly nostalgia, so if you remember this blog you are definitely a Day 1 member of my tribe. Model May I began as an outlet for women who looked like me and shared similar experiences. There was a lack of representation of black, plus-size, natural hair women in the mainstream medium, and I wanted to create a space for us. As a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blogger, I led with transparency and built a genuine community online. One year later in 2013,
In 2012 I began creating digital content on the internet at ModelMayI.com
with no housing, no job, and no money. I began working as a production assistant for a television station, and I was still blogging as a hobby. As I grew within the blogosphere, I began to partner with major brands to create compelling and meaningful content. It was about more than beautiful photos or engaging videos, but I was sharing my story using my own narrative all while inspiring women to do the same.
I took a chance on myself and moved to New York City
with no housing, no job, and no money. I began working as a production assistant for a television station, and I was still blogging as a hobby. As I grew within the blogosphere, I began to partner with major brands to create compelling and meaningful content. It was about more than beautiful photos or engaging videos, but I was sharing my story using my own narrative all while inspiring women to do the same.
Me showing up online authentically and transparently, literally changed my life.
as I have the pleasure of using my industry knowledge and experience to serve you. With my“can’t stop won’t stop” attitude I am dedicated to helping you transform your digital identity one piece of content at a time!
People always ask me about life mottos or words to live by, and there are so many good phrases that come to mind. But, I will say, life has taught me that the world opens up when you do.
Today is a culmination of the past decade in the industry
entrepreneurial women change their lives and the lives of others by showing up creatively confidently, and consistently online.
