Today we’d like to introduce you to Keena Arias.
Keena, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
Working in corporate America for 12 years in the IT field, I was always limited with creativity and my passions. 2019 I had a goal to start a lifestyle blog, Keeping up with Keena. The content was intended to be geared towards Mothers & Wives and day to day activities such as Cooking, Home Décor, Beauty, Family activities and traveling. However, that was put on paused when my husband and I decided to relocate. As a mother of an African American daughter entering into her 1st year in High School, I was looking to connect with mothers of color in my new neighborhood. We have always lived North of Dallas, however this time around I wanted to meet more moms who had the same ethic background as my daughter and I. Black Moms of Suburbia started as a Facebook group to provide support and connection to moms in the Prosper and Frisco area. The response from the women were amazing. Today it has expanded to all of North of Dallas Suburbs and more areas are soon to come but through our website www.bmosuburbia.com.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I had several doubts initially. I would question myself and others, Will this really work? How will people perceive this? Is this really needed? Personally, I have always been considered myself a reserved person. An ambivert is to be exact. I’m able to be social as needed but I also need time alone to reset. Developing and creating content for BMOS, I had to step outside of my comfort zone and interact with numerous of women day to day. I opened myself to criticism and rejection. I wanted to give up so many times. But with great guidance and wise counsel, I was able to take the bad with the good and move forward. I am blessed and fortunate to have met so many wonderful ladies that help with growing the Facebook group, which then gave me the confidence to launch the site.
Black Moms of Suburbia – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Black Moms of Suburbia provide many services. We are social group that intentionally forms close-knit relationships through events. We have monthly meetups for lunch, happy hour, playdates, book clubs and volunteer work. BMOS launched our staple event this past Christmas, with pictures with Black Santa in Frisco. Special thanks to DeeDee Vidrine at Keller Williams Frisco. We have a black Business directory. This allows small local businesses to get their name out to a specific demographic. Local businesses can market their businesses with us several ways, Facebook promotion, event partnership, and adding to the local directory. There’s also a blog & vlog. This area we highlight members and provide lifestyle content.
What role has luck (good luck or bad luck) played in your life and business?
No luck just GOD. I placed my confidence in Him and He guided me. I’m blessed for an AMAZING husband, supportive family and the many ladies that are a part of the Facebook group. I want to personally thank Kimberly Johnson, Kacey Butts, Carla Olds, Chandra Knights, Chianna Rodgers, Genine Riley, and Denise Grammbell for helping getting the group started and guidance.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bmosuburbia.com
- Phone: 9725346583
- Email: bmosuburbia@gmail.com
- Instagram: @bmosuburbia
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BMOSuburbia/
Image Credit:
Kimberly Johnson, Chianna Rodgers, Carla Olds, Sarah Shaw, Katrina Hunter, Kacy Butts, Michelle Chea-Carr, Kathryn Morris
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