Today we’d like to introduce you to Reem Krisht.
Reem, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon and moved to the US to study Finance at Emory University. As a child, I was always interested in fashion. My mom owned a women’s clothing store and I would help her after school, suggesting to her customers how to pair certain pieces together when I was only around 10 years old. Being born in the Middle East to extremely supportive parents, I also feel a sense of responsibility to portray a positive and, honestly, more accurate image of women in the Middle East by putting my best self forward every day in both my professional and personal lives.
After Emory, I joined a Big-4 accounting firm in Atlanta as a management consultant. Today, I still work with the same firm and have recently started working towards my MBA back at Emory. Generally, my interests lie in business, fashion, and female empowerment. The ultimate goal would be to own a business that focuses on female empowerment through fashion, which is why I recently launched Reem Kay!
Has it been a smooth road?
I have a specific vision as to where I’m headed and what kind of person I would like to be. As long as I work towards that vision at least 0.1% every day, then I’m on the right path. I would say the biggest struggle is being so far away from my family and the friends that I grew up with. I’ve been in Atlanta for the past ten years and I’m blessed to have a great husband and support system here, but being away from your parents never gets easier especially as life gets harder.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Reem Kay is a women’s workwear brand that focuses on creating work appropriate bodysuits for women on the go. Our bodysuits are made up of a wide, supportive spandex/rayon bottom attached to a chic, lightweight blouse. They are made to take women from A.M. to P.M. while never compromising style and comfort.
The idea for Reem Kay came about as I transitioned into the corporate world after college and quickly realized that women’s workwear options were either expensive or ill-fitting. One day, I was at the office and the white button-down I had tucked into my pencil skirt decided to take on a life of its own. I spent the majority of my day adjusting and/or thinking about adjusting and re-tucking my shirt, which hindered my productivity and confidence. I wasn’t able to be fully present during my meetings or at happy hour after work. Frustrated, I went back home that evening and started to work towards creating workwear for women that would spark confidence; workwear that would be comfortable, chic, and affordable.
I’m excited for what the future will bring as Reem Kay expands to include additional designs, colors, and fits. We’re revolutionizing the women’s workwear industry one bodysuit at a time!
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
I definitely think Atlanta is a great city for an up and coming business, especially in the workwear industry given how many company headquarters we have here and how many young adults move to Atlanta every year!
Pricing:
- Our bodysuits are priced at $39.00 and are available for purchase through Instagram and online at www.reemkay.com
- Our bodysuits are available in sizes S, M, and L.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.reemkay.com
- Email: reem@reemkay.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopreemkay/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REEM-KAY-109410557066470/
Image Credit:
@diversitystock (only for my personal photo), @arishjamil1 (for the business photos)
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