COVER FEATURE - WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2025
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Women Without Limits Words by Crystal Smith | Photos: Amy Parsons If you can see it, you can be it. This simple yet powerful phrase captures the spirit of women who empower themselves–and each other–to achieve their personal and professional goals.
W omen are natural balancing careers, families and personal passions. With so much creativity, drive and ambition, many refuse to limit themselves to just one path. multitaskers, seamlessly “So don’t,” says Kimberly Rashed of Styled Essence Collective. “Embrace all the things that inspire you and forge your own unique path, doing what you love.” This mom of four is a model agent and coach, stylist, fashion editor, content creator and brand developer. Rather than keeping these roles separate, she’s bringing them together under one brand—uniting her vision and expertise. “I thrive on wearing multiple hats,” she says. “Building a career with multiple layers isn’t just practical—it’s exciting. It allows me to explore my passions, stay creative, and continue
growing in new and unexpected ways.”
“Think of it as diversifying your career portfolio,” she adds. “By nurturing different passions, women create exciting, fulfilling lives filled with growth, learning, and financial independence.” Rashed believes confidence is the key to success, and it starts with embracing who you are—fully and unapologetically. “It took me years to fully settle into who I am, and I wish more women could find that confidence earlier, because once you do, everything changes. You stop asking for permission, you trust your instincts, and you step into your potential without hesitation.” For her, that means showing up boldly in business, fashion and life. “I love seeing women take the leap—whether it’s starting a business, reinventing themselves, or just deciding to own their voice. That kind
of energy is contagious.” Part of that shift is happening in fashion, an industry she knows well. The old rules don’t hold the same power anymore. Instead of conforming, women are using style to express who they truly are.
shut off everything else— was life-changing. Now, I don’t know how I managed without it. It’s become such an important element of my routine, not just physically, but mentally.” Her advice to young women ready to take control of their careers? “Don’t let others hold you back. If you have the vision and the drive, you have to shut out the naysayers. If you listen to them, you’ll never go all in.”
Of course, juggling everything can be
overwhelming. “Balance is a constant struggle, if I’m being honest,” she admits. “The key is cutting yourself a break. We’re all just trying our best and if today wasn’t your best, the sun will rise again tomorrow.” When it all feels like too much, Rashed believes in guilt-free self-care. For her, that has evolved into time at the gym. “For years, I told myself I didn’t have time for it,” she says. “But actually carving out space for myself—where I could
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