Meet Karen Kelly Smith | Mother, Wife, Content Creator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Karen Kelly Smith and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Karen Kelly, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?

I am a mother of two toddlers, and one is a special needs baby. My son has Down syndrome. I shared my journey when I found out during my pregnancy, and now navigating raising him. This helps women feel less alone, with handling their new normal.

My social media platforms are used to share day to day life with raising my son. I share tips my physical, occupational, and his speech therapist give me. When I found out about my son’s diagnosis, I felt like there wasn’t anyone that looked like me sharing their whole story.

I have gotten countless messages from women in many countries like Kenya, Germany, and even the Caribbean thanking me for my transparency and tips. It’s such a taboo topic, and some countries don’t have the same resources we have in the US. So my platform can be used as a guide to them. It’s funny because the thing I was the most scared of ended up being my biggest blessing.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Currently, I am a content creator focusing on Early Childhood Development. My work currently is in my home as a stay at home parent. My goal is to raise confident, happy children. I did content creating before children, but my children have giving me purpose.

Every thing in my life before motherhood has prepared me for my amazing journey.

Every thing in my life is always working out for my greater good. Living in my truth aligns me with my source- God. I am here to be of service. Before motherhood, I was only serving myself.

Having a special needs son humbled me, but most importantly healed a part of me that I didn’t know needed healing.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’ve only lived in Georgia for a year now, so I’m still learning this amazing city. If my best friend came in town, I’d take her and her children to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta or the Atlanta Zoo. I’d show them the Jackson Street Bridge. The Atlanta belt line has great restaurants for us to try, and then afterwards we can take a walk around and view the beautiful city.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d love to highlight the work that Early Intervention Programs do. These programs are designed to set your baby up for success. Special shoutout to all the pediatric therapists because their work is life changing for your child’s future.

Instagram: @itskarenkellysmith