Style is often dismissed as superficial, yet it can be deeply symbolic. How does personal style factor into your leadership identity?
Style has always been a form of self-expression for me. As I’ve grown into leadership, it’s also become a source of power. How I show up visually sets the tone before I ever speak. I love walking into a room with presence; turning a head, commanding attention—before my words, my intellect, and my experience add depth and substance. There’s something deeply affirming about that, especially as a Black woman in predominantly white corporate spaces. My style allows me to take up space confidently and on my own terms. It signals self-assurance, intention, and authority without requiring explanation and it’s one of the ways I claim my presence before I ever open my mouth.
Through KUNI™, you honor family legacy and HBCU roots. What does it mean to wear your history—and invite others to do the same?
Wearing my history is deeply personal to me. There’s something special about putting on something that carries meaning—not just to me, but to my family and the community that shaped us. KUNI™ is rooted in honoring where I come from: my parents’ journey, our HBCU legacy, and the values that were instilled in me long before I ever stepped into leadership. For me, wearing my history is about remembrance and responsibility. It’s a way to honor the generations that came before me while giving back to the communities that poured into my family and helped shape who I am today. KUNI™ allows me to carry my legacy with me and I invite others to do the same in a way that feels visible, intentional, and meaningful.