Meet Ki Gaines (key gains) | Lifestyle Management Mogul

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ki Gaines (key gains) and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ki, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?

Being a former high-profile nanny who transitioned into a lifestyle management mogul and entrepreneur, I worked inside the homes of some of the most notable figures in the world. Having this experience has not only given me a deep passion for wellness and lifestyle, but it has also given me an immense amount of knowledge on how to LEAD a quality life.

It was a combination of that experience and my mission to revolutionize the feminine narrative by providing quality essentials for EVERY woman. I want to break the stereotypes and show that there is femininity in strength.

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.
Of course! After working as a nanny for prominent figures and ultra-high net worth individuals for a decade, I’ve evolved into a well-rounded lifestyle manager and expert. I truly managed their quality of life, effectively running their estates, private planes, parties, and everything else related to their life as a business. That is how I became a lifestyle management mogul entrepreneur. There is no doubt in my mind that my entire career has been divinely guided and influenced by God. It is due to my career that I have an understanding of what it takes to live a quality life, one that is fulfilling. Because of my well-rounded knowledge, I not only apply it to my daily life, but I also teach my family about everything, from child rearing, managing finances, to even developing healthy habits.

We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others?

It is that very same characteristic that has made me stand out in my private sector career: I’m constantly introducing something that hasn’t been done before. Leading Essentials is a lifestyle, wellness, and generational brand. It focuses on people, and only after they feel heard will products be considered.

The brand is specifically designed with mothers and grandmothers in mind, to address past traumas and break future curses.

Their struggles and traumas have shaped us into who we are today, and it is critical to recognize their experiences and include them in conversations.

I have such a strong desire to create an inclusive environment that empowers women from all walks of life, who may not have felt seen in discussions about the “soft life,” and invite them to the quality of life. My vision is to improve the quality of life for women on a daily basis.

What are you most proud of or excited about?

Knowing that my mother is still physically present on this earth, and witnessing me honor her through Leading Essentials and the movement I have created “honoring the women who have shaped us”, brings me immense joy and pride. I am truly excited to see how my mother’s influence and love will continue to shine through my creativity and touch others’ lives.

What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?

My purpose behind creating this brand is because I am the generational curse breaker in my family. I strongly believe that everyone has the power to break free from negative patterns. My goal is to help others realize and embrace their own uniqueness, and inspire their families. All it takes is one person to create positive change and break the cycle of generational curses.

Leading Essentials is more than a brand name. It symbolizes how our mothers and grandmothers are and play essential roles in our lives. By the very nature of what they experienced and learned, they have a major impact on how we view ourselves in society. However, there is another aspect overlooked. Many women, including my mother, and grandmother were not equipped with any of the essentials or essential people, which is why with this brand, I would like to provide them with the leading essentials on a daily basis.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there a person, group, organization, book, etc that you want to dedicate your shoutout to? Who else deserves a little credit and recognition in your story?

This question is so dear to my heart for a variety of reasons, one of which is that my brand aspires not only to provide quality products, but also to honor the women who have had a significant influence on us.

It’s my honor to recognize my mom, who at 26 was a young widow with four kids, me the youngest, a life no woman dreams of. She worked tirelessly to provide for us and sacrificed her own needs for her children. Her strength, resilience, and determination are qualities I admire and strive to emulate. It was once my father who provided, and quickly became my mother’s responsibility.

I navigated through life’s challenges, carrying her strength. Now living in the softest time in history, I find myself caring for her strength, and that has been my greatest challenge in life.

The beauty of this is that her resilience has been a constant source of inspiration for me. It would be a complete disservice to myself if I did not honor the woman who shaped me into who I am today. Without her story, I wouldn’t have a story. Without my healing, she wouldn’t be healed, just as I wouldn’t be healed without her story.

Leading Essentials products will reflect the strength, endurance, and resilience of our mothers and grandmothers throughout history.

Website: https://bio.site/kigaines

Instagram: ki.gaines

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiandragaines

Other: Brand IG: @leadingessentials TIKTOK: @leadingessentials

Image Credits
The Weekdai Productions – 2uesdai