We’re looking forward to introducing you to Porsha Kimble. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Porsha , thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
Honestly, I think a lot of people are quietly struggling with feeling “behind.” Whether it’s in business, health, relationships, or just life in general, there’s this unspoken pressure to have it all figured out, to move faster, to look like you’re always winning. But the truth is, most of us are trying to balance our own mess while making it look polished from the outside. I’ve learned that the minute you admit you don’t have it all together, people exhale, because they’ve been feeling the same way too.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Porsha Kimble, a businesswoman, flavor mixologist, and mentor who has built multiple six-figure brands by being radically transparent about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. For over 20 years, I’ve taught and mentored bakers through my retreats, classes, and community, and today I run two companies, “Beyond the Frosting,” a network helping bakers and creatives grow their businesses, and PK Elixirs, my signature line of premium, sugar-free flavor, gluten free and vegan friendly enhancers.
What makes my journey unique is that I’ve pivoted many times, from home baker, to international teacher, to product developer, to now entering the wellness space. My work is rooted in honesty, relatability, and building confidence in others. Right now, I’m focused on scaling Beyond the Frosting into a true community hub, expanding PK Elixirs into major retailers, and using my own wellness journey to inspire and empower others.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
One of the moments that shaped how I see the world was when I was in ICU and learned I had type 2 diabetes. I went from living on autopilot to realizing that my choices as in what I eat, how I move, how I manage stress, literally determine if I live or die. It made me see that most of us walk around pretending we have time, when in reality, time is the most fragile thing we have. That experience pushed me to become intentional about my health, my business, and how I show up for others. It’s also why I’m so transparent and why I don’t believe in sugarcoating struggles, because someone else might need to hear the truth to change their own life.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain the moment I realized that pretending to be “fine” was costing me more than my honesty ever could. When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after being in ICU, I had a choice: keep quiet and carry shame, or share my truth and let it fuel me. I chose to be open, and that shifted everything. My pain became the foundation for my purpose. It allowed me to connect with people on a deeper level, because they weren’t just seeing the polished version of my life, but they were seeing the fight, the resilience, and the growth. That transparency has not only healed me, but it’s given others permission to stop hiding too.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes! There public version of me is the real me, but it’s not the whole me. What you see online is the same woman who’s outspoken, transparent, and unafraid to talk about the messy parts of business and life. That’s me. But like anyone else, there are layers you don’t see the quiet moments, the doubts, the healing work I do offline. I don’t put on a mask for social media, I just share the parts of me that I know can impact, encourage, or challenge somebody else. So yes, what you see is real, but it’s not everything.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I was the woman who never sugarcoated success but always poured into others with honesty and love. That I wasn’t afraid to pivot, to start over, and to tell the truth, even when it wasn’t pretty. I want people to remember that I showed them what was possible: that you could build businesses, overcome struggles, and still live with joy and purpose. More than the cakes, the flavors, or the platforms I created, I hope the story is that I gave people courage to believe in themselves, to price their worth, to prioritize their health, and to chase the life they deserve.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Pkbakes.com
- Instagram: @porsha.kimble
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DeIra Lacy
