Meet Karima Davis | Creator of Treasure You Inc & Founder of B.O.S.M. Inc

We had the good fortune of connecting with Karima Davis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Karima, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
My original thought of launching a business was to create more resources and funding for programs in my nonprofit “Building Our Sisters Mentality Inc”. My organization advocates the growth and development of women and young girls dealing with everyday life challenges. Experiencing the negative effects of poverty,homelessness,domestic violence and witnessing substance abuse produced in me a passion for people.As the founder I encourage women and young girls especially in low income areas to focus on self-awareness such as mental and physical health, financial planning, entrepreneurship, the prevention of teen/ adult domestic violence and provide educational grants.The covid-19 pandemic hit and as a result I transitioned to working from home and being a stay at home mom and wife raising a teen and a toddler.Adjusting to this new normal of being quarantined in a pandemic while seeing so many social injustice issues transpiring lead me into a depression that affected my physical and mental health. Studies showed that mental health was at an all time high during the covid-19 pandemic.I imaged so many women fighting the silent battles of depression,exhaustion and just trying to find their purpose in this world. I wanted to create tangible impactful products that would inspire women to focus on the importance of intentional self-care through mental wellness, purposeful lifestyle planning and therapeutic journaling. As a result Treasure You Inc was birthed. Due to the outpouring of support from sales In 2021 B.O.S.M Inc. was able to present our first “She Wins” Educational Grant.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’ve been working for eight years in the auto finance world with Hyundai Capital America and transitioned from the role of customer service to payment processing and service account finance specialist for lease and financed vehicles. I have ranked as top performer in every role due to my flexibility, my ability to retain knowledge and adapt to new processes and systems. I am grateful for the extensive knowledge and tools gained that will allow me to explore other career opportunities if I desired. What sets me apart from others is my curiosity to explore the why behind processes and procedures? The why is the in-depth details that give you clarity and allow you to be more self-sufficient, complete your tasks with efficiency and makes you asset.

One the hardest lessons was being rejected by those that you have supported. Community is so powerful and I think some of us have gotten away from that with a I will help you level up as long as it doesn’t surpass me. Fear of the unknown or our competitive mindset hinders us from completing embracing others and we limit the extinction of knowledge, resources and proper tools. Budgeting and research are vital when you are funding everything on your own. While there were SBA and stimulus checks being given to help the economic during the pandemic, I later received them which I felt everything happened in its perfect timing.. I was eligible for every single stimulus but didn’t receive neither of the three.I later received them.

I am a new business owner It definitely has not been a smooth road. Social media is one of the biggest platforms for marketing and exposure. I constantly have to gain knowledge, resources and tools to help my business to be successful in this arena as well. I developed a new respect for content creators because it definitely isn’t easy putting yourself out there unaware of how you will be received.

Working a 9-5, being a wife, mom and entrepreneur definitely has it’s challenges. Despite of new endeavors there is still an expectation to consistently play each role that you have in the life of those that you love. The long nights and days I use to spend creating content,studying competitors to gain insight and constantly researching new systems and polices. Always being in business mode and not knowing when to turn it off has its rewards of determination but other things like family time and self-caring can take a back seat. I’ve been committed to creating the balance. Being a planner at heart has helped me.

My brand is more than just products but its about community and providing tangible resources and to change the stigma of mental & emotional health of women. Our products encourage women to extend their attention to the things that add value to their purpose while using mindfulness routines to create a well balance life.My journey still continues and what encourages me to consistently show up for myself everyday is the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others. So many women especially moms have been inspired by what I’m doing with both Treasure You and my nonprofit Bosm Inc. Receiving their support and testimonials about how I have made such an impact on their lives and empowered them to prioritize themselves more has been an amazing accomplishment for me.Also selling out of my planners the first year I launched with limited resources and marketing was a big accomplishment for me.

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’m plant based and have discovered some amazing restaurants in the Atlanta. I am a big advocate for mental and physical wellness. The belt line gives you the best of both worlds. It has the slutty vegan bar or the Plant based Pizzeria which is close by. The food is amazing even for non-vegans.You can also walk or bike ride the trail which is a beautiful strip that has vendors,live music and other restaurants. There is also a rooftop where you can play games including miniature golf or just sit and relax. If we wanted to go deeper into the city there’s a ferris wheel at Sky VIew Atlanta,world of coca cola and Georgia aquarium.A great hang out for music and drinks would be Fin and Feathers in Douglasville, Ga but no much plant based options there.Painting with a twist has multiple locations and its a fun experience where you can bring your own food and drinks, they play music with a paint instructor along with a paint kit. Top gulf is fun and if any great movies are playing Movie Tavern Theater where you can dine and eat.Top Spice Thai & Malaysian Cuisine has some amazing food. Stone Mountain Park to climb the mountain. Its a great stress reliever. Wine tasting with The Velvetvino wine touring company which is an amazing experience.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Rochelle mason a great friend and my amazing business consultant who is the owner of The Accomplish Group consulting. She believed in my vision and pushed me to consistently pursue it. She coached me into developing my brand,having the mindset of a business owner and how to execute what I do well. My husband who funded the resources for me to operate my business,holding down the homefront with our children while I attended business meetings, created content and for adjusting through the challenges of yet another role that I took on. My friend Jamez Alexander,the creator of the Socktographer brand, He invested financially in my products, in my brand by providing amazing content photos and always provided words of encouragement to keep going.A host of family and friends that believed in my brand enough to ensure that it was known and as a result I sold out last year.

Website: Treasureyou2.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/treasureyouinc

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TreasureYouInc1

Facebook: https://facebook.com/TreasureYouInc.

Image Credits
Picture with me in the black shirt was taken by Jamez Alexander the Socktographer