Khnuma Simmonds is among the 21 Women To Watch from the US Virgin Islands in 2023. She is also a co-author of the Bestselling book, Passion, and Purpose: 21 Inspiring Stories from Women in the US Virgin Islands on Business, Leadership, and Life
Khnuma Simmonds is a full-time mompreneur with two sons, a doctoral candidate with a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior in progress, an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, a mental health professional, a dancer, a lover of family and owner of six unique businesses under the GirlfriendismTM umbrella! As the Founder and Visionary of this global brand, her passion is women’s empowerment, and her purpose is to support women through fashion, fitness, wellness, business, philanthropy, and travel!
My chapter. “When I Die” introduces the concept of creating a legacy when we die by sharing how we can be intentional as we live. This concept is addressed through the explanation of the following Ph.D. acronym: Purpose…progress. Humility…humanity. Discipline… divinity.
What inspired you to write this story and contribute to the book?
My ‘why’ conversations inspired me to write this story. Why did God create me? Why do I do what I do? Why is entrepreneurship the path? Why am I the way that I am? These reflections inspired my contributions and my story.
“I hope that readers will gain insight into who they are, an opportunity to reflect on their own experiences – particularly their life and legacy – and inspiration to create something in life that will live even when they die.”
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