Meet Ebony Karim of Embarkus Solutions

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ebony Karim.

Hi Ebony, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My name is Ebony Jowharah Karim. I am the Founder & CEO of Embarkus Solutions, a small women-owned management boutique firm located outside of Washington, D.C. I was raised in the Midwest and attended undergraduate school in Chicago, IL. After graduating from Chicago State University in BioChemistry, I relocated to Maryland to pursue a master’s degree in Business Management from The University of Maryland, Maryland College. I currently reside in Chicago, IL and am the mother to four children ages 24, 22, 14 and 9. After working in the public sector industry for over 15 years, I decided to branch out and pursue my dream as an entrepreneur and started my own consulting company in October of 2013. While supporting the federal government as a consultant, I was able to learn how to administer and manage contracts for multi-million-dollar IT programs on an enterprise level. I then took those skill sets, knowledge and expertise and ventured out as a small business owner. I’m not entirely sure if I always wanted to be a CEO but I always wanted to work for myself and control my own destiny.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My desire to become my own “boss’ and to control my destiny led me to the path to becoming a CEO. I’ve always strived to be the best in whatever I do so that I am able to create a legacy for my family. Being a woman entrepreneur comes with many challenges, especially in industries where it is male-dominated. Women are always tested in the workforce. We’re always tested to see how intelligent we are and fight to have a voice and a seat at the table.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Embarkus Solutions specializes in providing program and project management support to the Federal Government and its Contractors. From defining requirements to choosing the correct contract type to measuring performance metrics, Embarkus provides the strategy and acquisition support tools needed to navigate through the acquisition lifecycle. Our highly trained team of consultants excels in developing standard operating procedures, templates and training modules to streamline the processes, allowing for efficient acquisition document production and review. We leverage a vast network of corporations, associations and industry thought-leaders to enable multiple opportunities for business networking, strategic marketing, channel development, resource-shaping and industry best practices. Established solutions in producing, strengthening and sustaining business channels to foster growth.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.embarkussolutions.com
• Instagram: @embarkussolutions
• Facebook: @embarkussolutions

Image Credits
Ariel Brianna Holder