Page 35 - South Mississippi Living - September, 2021

“I truly love what I do and am blessed with the best customers ever.”
Who or what inspired you to pursue your current career?
After giving birth to my youngest daughter,
my outlook on careers changed. I was a cosmetologist for 14 years and decided I wanted to spend more time with my daughter and be available for her. With a passion for style and now with my very own model, I chose to follow my dreams and open a children’s store.
What I like best about what I do is:
The relationships that I have built over the years with my customers are something I will cherish forever. The trust they put in me to find that perfect gift or to dress their children for family portraits is so rewarding. When I receive a photo with their babies in my clothing it melts my heart. I truly love what I do and am blessed with the best customers ever.
Advice I would give to young female entrepreneurs:
The best advice I have ever received was, “Don’t try to be everything to everybody.” Thanks again, Terry Powell, because it has kept me in check for all these years.
My greatest successes have been:
My children are by far my greatest success. Family is my everything. But I would say finding a career that you love and brings you this much joy is a total success!
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Kim Riley
RILEY’S CHILDREN’S APPAREL
8930 Lorraine Rd., Suite F, Gulfport 228.896.6823
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