Today we’d like to introduce you to Kimberly Paschall.
Hi Kimberly, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My story began with a desire to belong, to serve, and to use every chapter of my life for purpose. As a biracial girl growing up, I learned early how powerful it is to feel seen, supported, and understood. That experience later inspired me to become the author of *Curls Like Mine* and to create Biracial B.A.B.E.S. Sisterhood, a movement that encourages girls to embrace their beauty, ancestry, belonging, exercise, and service.
Over the years, my journey has grown through faith, family, community service, and pageantry. I have served as a County Commissioner, Rotary President, board member for the Humphreys County Drug Alliance, and as a national titleholder. Each role has taught me that leadership is not about being in the spotlight, but about using the spotlight to make others feel less alone.
Today, as Mrs. Tennessee American, I am honored to continue that mission through my platform, “For the Families Behind the Fight,” shining a light on the families who love, pray, support, and often suffer silently while someone they love battles addiction. My story is still being written, but every step has led me here — to serve with compassion, to lead with faith, and to remind others that their story matters too.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has definitely not always been a smooth road, but I believe every challenge has shaped the woman I am today. Growing up biracial, I often struggled with feeling like I fully belonged in certain spaces, and that experience taught me the importance of representation, confidence, and helping others feel seen.
I have also walked through personal seasons of disappointment, loss, and uncertainty, including family struggles, the emotional weight of loving someone through addiction, and learning how to keep my faith and identity strong when life felt overwhelming. Those moments were not easy, but they gave me compassion for people who are silently carrying heavy things.
Instead of allowing those challenges to define me negatively, I have tried to turn them into purpose. They inspired my children’s book, *Curls Like Mine*, my work with Biracial B.A.B.E.S. Sisterhood, and my platform, “For the Families Behind the Fight.” I truly believe our hardest chapters can become the very place where we learn how to serve others best.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Professionally, my work has always centered around people, leadership, and service. I am a licensed insurance producer and work alongside my husband in our State Farm agency, where I help families protect what matters most and plan for the unexpected. My background also includes experience as a licensed esthetician, real estate investor, former Human Resources manager, and former County Commissioner. Each role has helped me better understand people, community, business, and the importance of showing up with both professionalism and compassion.
I am most proud of the way my professional life has allowed me to serve beyond a job title. Whether helping families through insurance, leading in local government, serving through Rotary, or advocating through my platforms, I have always tried to use my work as a way to make a meaningful impact.
What sets me apart is that I bring both business experience and heart to everything I do. I understand leadership from many angles — as a professional, entrepreneur, public servant, author, advocate, wife, and bonus mom. My goal is not just to build a successful career, but to use every opportunity I have to encourage, empower, and serve others well.
What does success mean to you?
I define success as living with purpose, peace, and impact. For me, success is measured by how well I use my gifts to serve others and make people feel seen, valued, and encouraged.
Success is being faithful in the season I am in. It is knowing that my story, even the difficult parts, can be used to help someone else feel less alone.
At the end of the day, I feel most successful when I am walking in faith, serving my family and community well, and using my voice to create meaningful change.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://canva.link/eo29fbvvm07cqvv
- Instagram: @mrstennesseeamerican_
- Facebook: Biracial.babes
