Meet Kiara Moody | Journalist / podcaster

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

Hi Kiara, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
When I started my business I was only thinking about my legacy and what I would be known for . All my life I been inspired by women who were business motivated! I knew I was going to be of high influence and I always felt that I had knowledge and charisma to share with the world. When starting my business I wanted a platform where my guests and audience could be free of judgment and speak on topics that are controversial. I wanted to focus on the hard topics the painful ones and the ugly ones . Life is not all sunshine and rainbows focusing on all things surrounding the human experience is the content I put out ! Fashion, comedy , real raw emotions and entrepreneurship .

Even though I’m far ahead of the game in my journalism career I still always remain humble and know I’m not done yet ! Still have so much work to put in !

What should our readers know about your business?
My podcast is about A mix of many things . I love showing love to black business and giving back to the community! Laughandkiki is more then just talking about pop culture , Atlanta , new music and most importantly fashion and topics hot topics we have a platform where you can truly come as you are .

What sets me apart from others is my work ethic and no matter how many times life knocks me down I will never give up . Another fact is that im not scared to talk to anyone. Networking is my biggest asset! I always say your network is your networth ! Having friends in high places is important for success. I am most excited to open up my production studio that would be opening in a few years !

How I got to where im at business wise is from networking. At my servering and bartending job I

Met Big-Doom who already had a podcast with livehiphopdaily he offered me a job being his assistant which got me in the door starting my career from this I build up my network of celebrities .

Also his Acquaintances helped me gain popularity on different podcast. This was not easy at all ! Booking guest to come on to the podcast was hard work people would see the platform as too small for them and just be rude honestly , but most people would invite us to other events and what to work with us more

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
When big key is outside 😝

First- Go by little five points to see whats the vibes on ! ( little five points is my favorite place in the city )
– do some shopping and mingle with the locals

Then to Atlantic station to eat and get drinks at one of the many restaurants ( literally a big part of my careers were here / I grew up in this area)

Then go to the high museum of art to relax

Then find anywhere in Atlanta to get hookah 😂 They might have it at the gas station . One thing about Atlanta they have hookah everywhere

Then go to buckhead village for dinner ( because this is black girl luxury over here 😂)

Finally we would go to one or two of my favorite clubs to pop bottles 😝
– zari Atlanta
– eleven 45
– royal peacock
( if its a Sunday im definitely at Bonfire 🔥)

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
In my life I give all my credit to my mother – Kimary stepfather – Rory and my siblings Jaydon and yanna

Shout out to Dareyon for doing this with me !!

Also my grandmother Mary for always supporting me

My friends for always supporting me !!( Its so many or my besties )

My mentors – Bigdoom and Elleyah and Dedarius
My studio livehiphopdaily for giving me my deal

Softer touch gsu my organization at gsu

Also my amazing production team – Kreative visions !!

And my amazing editor- Ashley !!

Instagram: @Laughandkikipod and @keyairxhh

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiara-moody-207947221?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Twitter: https://x.com/whynotkiki?s=21

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Laughandkikipodcast?si=b6P0R7JzpGxyC0Rv

Image Credits
@313rig – photography