Kiki
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A loan of $2,000 helped empower a Black woman-owned business to create a fully realized line of original dolls and books.
Chicago, IL, United States
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Kiki's story
Hi, I'm Kiki. I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. My childhood was incredibly impacted by being the child of an addict who was a homicide victim when I was 13. Growing up, books and art were my escape from my reality. Through creation and immersion in other universes, I was able to thrive despite my circumstances. The power that visual media and words have to shape someone's perception has always moved me. I remember writing and illustrating my very first children's book when I was just 8 years old on folded notebook paper.
By trade, I am a designer and I help businesses (mostly Black women-owned startups) access quality design and websites that suit their business needs.