Kimberly Gowdy

“ My proudest achievement, outside of being a wife and mother, is writing my book, The Colorless Womb "

Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

A. I am Kimberly Gowdy, a wife, mother, friend and recently

I became an author. I’m a

Christian, I studied Marketing at

Cheyney University, an Insurance

Professional, and a member of

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.

Q. How do you define your purpose in life?

A. My purpose in life is to use my

God-given talents and abilities in a way that not only benefits me but also benefits those within my circle of influence.

Q. As a Boss Babe how do you balance personal Tribulations &

Being Successful in Business?

A. It starts with self-care. As a woman, I am uniquely able to balance multiple tasks as they come my way, but also as a woman, I sometimes neglect the things needed to strengthen my well-being. Now I take time to meditate, pray, and exercise.

I also feel no conviction when I have to say no.

Q. How has your experience been being a licensed Strategic

Account Executive in 40 states including the state of Georgia?

A. Being licensed in 40 states allows me to discuss and retain business across state lines. Having to keep track of state-specific mandates and laws can be a challenge, but it’s an opportunity to grow my blocks of business.

I work predominantly with men and they rely on my expertise

Q. Can you tell us a little detail of your journey being a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha charter member?

A. I was volunteering for the

Obama Campaign. A group of

Alpha Kappa Alpha women who were interested in chartering a chapter hosting our phone banking event. Naturally as an AKA, I was drawn to their efforts. I began to work with them and ultimately, we chartered the Psi Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

I love it because it embodies sisterhood, supports community initiatives and awareness and has a positive impact based on role models who are a part of the organization. For instance,

Kamala Harris, Phylicia Rashad,

Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and more! my son was born, I poured love into being a great aunt, an amazing godmother, spending time blessing others. Sometimes blessing others takes the focus off our misfortunes. Before long, your blessing will meet you headon.

Q. What awards or achievements are you most proud of?

A. My proudest achievement, outside of being a wife and mother, is writing my book, The

Colorless Womb. I knew that I had a story, we all do, but putting pen to paper, or in this case, fingers to keyboard, is something not many people take time to do.

I’m glad I finished what I started.

Q. Tell us about your book “The

Colorless Womb” and the motivation behind it?

A. The Colorless Womb is a story of selflessness. It is a beautiful story of pain, heartache, perseverance, and triumph, some of life’s experiences that can either break us or make us. It’s my story where I struggle to conceive and carry a child to term amidst misfortunes—three miscarriages and being trapped in an abusive marriage with my former spouse who valued his drug addiction more than me. It’s my journey in search of alternative ways to have a family while I’m confronted with racial and societal pressures of parenthood but after seven failed surrogacy attempts with two embryos left, the biggest surprise comes in an unexpected package.

Q. So many women are infertile and sad thinking there are no alternatives, can you give any encouraging words for them?

A. First, realize that God will give you the desires of your heart. Infertility was one of the most stressful challenges I’ve faced. Watching those around me receive the blessing I so desperately wanted…. a child. It is natural to cry, to feel left behind, angry and disappointed. Before

Q. Are you working on any new events or upcoming projects?

A. I am working on MOBY, which stands for Mommy Older Baby

Younger. This is a group I put together to give support to women who become Mothers at 35 or older. This is a unique demographic with specific challenges, e.g. interacting with much younger moms, because your children are the same age, physical stamina to keep up with younger children, looking older than the other moms, all of these can make older motherhood a bit more challenging. I am also working on a second book.

Q. Where can the readers follow you?

A. You can follow me on:  and  @thecolorlesswomb_

Like and follow me on:  The Colorless Womb.