About Me
MY MISSION
I am here to shout to the world that you are never too old….to pursue a passion, start a new project, learn a new skill. In my 3rd act, I inspire women to Ignite Their Sparks, and realize they have much to offer the world. I started my podcast and signature program to share inspiration and actionable ways for YOU to ignite your spark for a more joyful, fulfilled and purposeful life. The world needs more light, positivity and happy people. I want that for you.
During the pandemic of 2020, I started my podcast, and my signature class and became a certified yoga instructor. What are your dreams? I have actionable tips and trick to assist you in igniting your own spark.
MY STORY
From the time I was 7, I wanted to be an actress. I always delighted in donning boas and tiaras, tutus and high tops, dancing, singing and pretending. Fashion was a part of this passion and I have been involved in the fashion industry in some form or another for over 30 years (shopping doesn’t count, although I have done more than my fair share of that!) I have seen it all and worn it all. From hot pants and fringed vests to bow ties and power suits. My style has gone hither and yon as I experimented while expressing igniting my spark via what I wore. I didn’t always shine, I can assure you of that. However, I had a wonderful time playing, experimenting and creating different personas of the day.
OTHER STUFF I DID - that helped form who I am today.
Went to an all girls school in Florida for 6 years (I could write a book) and travelled north to earn a degree in English from Colgate University in upstate New York (learned how to walk in snow). Loved the snow so much (insert smiley face) that when accepted to The Newhouse School at Syracuse University in Broadcast Journalism, I said heck yea and a master’s degree follows my name.
I found out I was adopted at the age of 22 when my mother passed and discovered how to re-ignite my spark when confusion set in. A few years later my father joined my mother, and as an only child, I learned to reignite that spark once again.
I found ways to cope, to learn, to embrace and to Ignite my own spark, so I can help you as well.
THE NYC years - 8 of them.
I drank coffee on soap operas, tried out for Broadway shows, and performed in many community theatre productions. I also worked. For money. I had “real” jobs and I also sold sandwiches in hair salons.
Favorite real job - GLAMOUR Magazine - where I brought the pages of the Magazine to life around the country via fashion shows and live presentations.
THE CITY BY THE BAY
Had my fill of “the city” and SF was calling.
As Fashion Director at Saks Fifth Avenue, Palo Alto, I honed my fashion show skills and ended up producing, choreographing and directing fashion shows for 20 years, through my company Kim’s Fashion Fun.
MEANWHILE
I married a patient, funny amazing guy, and had two sparkling offspring, one of each variety. LOVES of my life. Volunteered everywhere – most inspiring position was working with previously incarcerated women, creating fashion shows, coaching them to gain more self esteem and live with more joy and positivity.
