An Inspired Chat with Kadria Clements

We recently had the chance to connect with Kadria Clements and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Kadria, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Something I’m deeply proud of building behind the scenes is my brand, Chapter Woman. Chapter Woman was born at a time when I wasn’t even thinking about business, branding, or entrepreneurship—it came during one of the most challenging seasons of my life. Like many women in our twenties, I was stressing over having every aspect of life figured out. I found myself stuck in the in-between of girlhood and womanhood, navigating the weight of expectations about success. People are asking questions. And for most of us, we’re looking to present the best answer without even fully knowing ourselves. I felt like I didn’t have a definitive answer about anything. But the one thing I was determined to feel sure about was documenting.

For me, Chapter Woman became a safe place where I didn’t need to have all the pieces together. It was my permission to be undone, to lay down this illusion of perfection, and to be honest about the ups, downs, and everything in between. Through my pen, my prayers, and God, I found that transparency helped bloom me into the most beautiful and sacred version of myself. I believe it will be that thing for other women, too.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
What began as Willow’s Beloved has now evolved into Chapter Woman. Chapter Woman is my next chapter—an open space for women to elevate through expression, connection, and community. It is soft and inviting, yet also challenging and inspiring. More than just a reflection of women, it is an ode to us.

It isn’t merely a pick-me-up or a virtual hug—it’s a safe place to land, a testament to our growth, and a foundation of love. Here, we keep turning the page—with God and with each other. It is, at its core, a love letter to ourselves and to one another, written for women of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and ages.

This is my work, my legacy, my gift to women everywhere. I believe that regarding our previous chapters—the moments we’d rather skip over—actually sets the foundation for us to heal, grow, and become. In my own journey, I found it fulfilling to explore different ways of documenting life, whether through visual storytelling, blogging, or writing. Chapter Woman carries that same sentiment: openness to self expression in all its forms, helping us help our selves.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a girl in love with stories. I adored reading and film—mainly “chick flicks” and rom coms—or prancing around to early 2000s music that made me feel like “that girl”. I always found myself going back to the things that younger me loved. I was always drawn to on-screen women who were pivoting, finding their footing, and figuring themselves out. They were doing it all while being true to themselves. My favorites were the part of the stories where the main character would undergo a makeover or life-changing transformation. That was the part where we could finally see the women in their full potential. They weren’t just dreaming anymore, they were becoming. There is so much beauty in that. Watching their journeys taught me about reinvention and resilience long before I had to live it for myself.

I was the girl who fell in love with my own way of expressing myself. Whether it be through prayer, writing, emotion—I released it all. I found a way to connect my inside world with what I was experiencing on the outside, and vice versa. Looking back, I see that it was God’s gift to me—not just a hobby, but a seed planted in me from the start. All of those things coming together to birth Chapter Woman is what I’d like to think of my own way of “becoming”. I pray it lands with everyone as I introduce it to the digital space.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
The younger me would be so appreciative to have current me tell her that the things separating you from everyone else are the very things you should love on the most. There were so many things about myself that I wanted to keep tucked away because it contrasted with everyone else. Knowing what I know now, that’s literally the whole point. God made us unique and different for a purpose. Even if you don’t understand in the moment, time always reveal the beauty in His design later on.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies in the digital world is the idea that success comes from following a formula—that if you just do x, y, and z, you’ll finally have the life you want. Life has revealed to me that there isn’t a linear, one-way ticket to our version of “success”. Life has also shown me that over time, our idea of success changes as we evolve. I’m so thankful for that because I found that moving forward without a plan or formula has revealed the most rewarding outcomes. Allowing God to write the chapters for us instead of concocting a master plan to life.

Furthermore, in the digital space, people are constantly selling a dream of what to “expect,” all while only showing the good portions of the journey. Though we enjoy the good, I feel also sharing the moments of struggle, trial and error, and setbacks are just as important to highlight. Those are authentic parts of our journeys that can help push us forward and find our people while doing it. I want to get back to revealing the parts of story where women are reminded that they can find and showcase the beauty in every chapter.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What will you regret not doing? 
Something I would truly regret is not passing on the knowledge, wisdom, and tools that God has revealed to me. I believe in living with purpose and being a vessel. Our experiences—both the joys and the struggles—aren’t just for us to learn, grow, and evolve from; they’re meant to be shared. It’s all connected, and to withhold that would be a disservice to the very reason we’re here. Honoring what God has placed in me means pouring it back into other women, so that together we continue. Even the things we leave behind when we aren’t here will continue to speak for us.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @chapterwoman

Image Credits
Chapter Woman LLC