Check Out Kaila Davis’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kaila Davis aka LadeeKae.

Hi Kaila, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
To start, I will say we all have some type of sadness mixed into how we got here.

In my own mind, I am just a regular mom with things to do. I grew up in Seattle, WA I was typical, unfortunately, in the way that my father wasn’t present in my life and my mother was a drug addict, who could not provide for me. I grew up in the 90s with my grandmother like so many others, but that didn’t stop the emotional journey that was waiting for me. It was tough, for a long time. Speed up a bit here to 14 – I was sent away from my family to Utah State, where I am currently, to a teen facility. If anyone has heard Paris Hilton’s story and the place she was in out here, that is where I was for 2 years of my adolescence. I chose to be emancipated at 16, I had a deep feeling to do it on my own from a very young age. From 16 to now, I have fought and lost, and I have been through so many unimaginable things. But I have triumphed through every win. I have realized and grown through every battle and a lot of that time, I was just a kid in a big world trying to make a dollar out of 5 cents, I struggled, and I lost, and I learned, and I grew, but I was alone in a lot of ways – I felt like even in my own family circle I just did not have that supportive circle around me. I was hurt, broken, and scared and at 19, I was a mother. My elders would always say things like “You need a village to raise a child”. I searched all over, tried to make friends- made some, lost some, worked my behind off while going to school- just to cry myself to sleep at night. I wanted supportive friends, I wanted to be able to have someone to call on and I didn’t want to be in competition or feel like I had to beg for a real relationship with someone.

That is tough to find, but along the way, I have met some amazing people and created some unbreakable bonds. Some of these women have been through the most unfortunate things and flourished, some are in a cycle of abuse, some are in love with who they are, and some are fighting every day to stay alive. After losing so much, I lost my mom to her addiction in 2011 and I decided at that moment, although I couldn’t see it until later, that what I wanted- I would build and I wouldn’t look back. A place where women could come together and share, laugh, heal, build and create together – A place where a village can be made, a safety net of sorts- A Village. Even though the thinking process about every part of my business and ironing out some wrinkles along the way- I wanted to be ready. I finally took the step to make it a reality and at 32 years old, with 4 children and a failed marriage with a little bit of baggage -I am here for it all! W.E.R.K Women Empowering Rewarding Kinships will be launching by the end of 2022, and I cannot wait to meet more amazing people along the way!

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Whew, no it hasn’t been a smooth road. Piecing together my thoughts was the first initial task. I had so many ideas and I did not know where to start. I am also a mother to 4 beautiful children, and I work full-time. I was in an abusive marriage for quite some time, and I am still processing our divorce currently. But I stuck with it, I kept planning and envisioning and talking to people about it.

I wasn’t going to give up on myself regardless of my circumstance. I have moved several times and been through many challenges and losses along the way and one of the biggest hurdles was finances. I wanted to learn more management skills as well, so I took a break and went back to school, which was also challenging. However, now I hold 2 business degrees and much more knowledge than before. Through everything, I wouldn’t change a thing- maybe skip over a few little hiccups (lol). Every challenge has made the next easier to face.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Besides my baby- W.E.R.K and being known by the very select individuals for that project, I am also among other things, a music artist. I was a dancer for a number of years and played around with music with friends from time to time growing up. I write among other things and after losing my mom when I was 21, I stopped dancing and singing- I hit 30 and jumped up one day and decided to get back into music – my first album release was at the beginning of this year and I have so much in the works soon to come.

This was intimidating to re-dive into as an adult! But today, I am a local talent and do some local events and shows. I enjoyed every moment. I am proud of myself in every way to have not only accomplished what I have but to have done it in such a state of brokenness. My perseverance truly has saved me and allowed me to bring myself to the other side. Although I strive to better each day, I am truly blessed. I’ll keep this smile- I like it on me!

So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
Definitely open to talking to anyone available to listen! I have a business phone number, email, social media accounts for all things music and W.E.R.K- I have an EPK for my music and a website ready to launch for W.E.R.K thanks to Miss Amelia Smith, whom I am so grateful for. I will be traveling to different states with my business as well so people will have a chance to meet me and get involved that way.

Pricing:

• $19.99 Membership
• $60 W.E.R.K Essential Pack
• $25 Mini W.E.R.K Pack
• 5 Extra Raffle Entries

Contact Info:

• Website: itswerktime.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w.e.r.k_llc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/101340689375669
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5CIbde4h6BtKf4KhjT1FzQ
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ladee-kae

Image Credits
Tishina Caldwell