#OHHEYSIS Vol. 7: Kera Dupree

Name, Kera Dupree

Atlanta, GA

Business: Belle Brand Solutions, owner

Kera is such a great example of stepping out on faith and believing in yourself and your power. Her decision to start her own agency when she felt underappreciated at other companies was a bold move that not a lot of us are willing to take. Thank you so much for inspiring me and the tribe through your business story, Kera! And let this feature be the push you need to take that step too, sis. Enjoy! - Meek

Tell us more about Belle Brand Solutions.

I provide marketing and branding services to businesses of all sizes. I am the only all-inclusive agency in Atlanta.

How long have you been in business?

6 years in the industry and I’m on year 1 of my own agency.

What made you start your business?

I have a passion for helping others and after helping others achieve success and take my credit at larger companies, I wanted to not only receive my own credit but make things happen my way!

What was the hardest thing you've had to deal with thus far and how have you dealt with it?

Moving to Atlanta from a small rural place. I had to learn how to persevere and become stronger spiritually. I was up here alone and while it’s not far from my hometown I had two options: make it or go home. I lost my car, apartment and lived out of a hotel for a while and fast forward I have my own business, I have a new car, a new place in the city and an amazing boyfriend. I had to pray through the process and without a good solid foundation, I would’ve lost myself when I lost everything.

What's been your biggest accomplishment?

I have had the pleasure of being a mentor to youth and helping them to find direction in their lives. To date, that is my greatest accomplishment.

Who inspires you most in business?

I am inspired most by two Boss Babes, April Love and Ming Lee. April is a well-known industry professional in Atlanta and helped me emerge into my field. She is a true beacon of light and I am always inspired by her. Ming Lee, who I’ve had the pleasure of meeting is equally inspiring. She has never taken no for an answer and when it comes to marketing she is always recreating the wheel. Ming Lee is one of the most creative people in the world and watching her grow is an inspiration.

What advice do you have for women looking to become entrepreneurs like you?

Just keep going! No matter where you are and how far it is from where you want to be, you can’t make a move standing still. The truth is we all feel sad, overworked, underpaid and even out of place, but you will always end up where you need to be.

Is there anything you have coming up that you want the tribe to know about?

I am working on launching a training course for aspiring marketing mavens that will be released in spring 2020.

If you want to learn more about Kera and Belle Brand Solutions, check out HERE site HERE. To contact her directly, email her at Kera@bellebrandsolutions.com

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