We recently had the chance to connect with Kayla Marie and have shared our conversation below.
Kayla, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me is structured around faith, family, and focus. My mornings begin at 4 am with prayer and a few moments of reflection to center myself for the day ahead. After that, I spend time working on my business whether it’s e-learning, planning content, or managing orders, before the rest of the world wakes up. By 6 am, I’m taking my daughter to her sports workout, supporting her goals just as I work toward my own. Once she’s set for the morning, I return home and start my 12 hour work shift, balancing my professional responsibilities while keeping my long term dreams for my boutique in sight.
My evenings are just as busy but filled with purpose. After picking my daughter up from practice around 6:30 PM I head home to make dinner and enjoy a little family time before winding down for the night. Once things quiet down. I dedicate time to applying for grants, reviewing my business goals, or researching new strategies to help my boutique grow. Before bed, I close the day the same way I began, with prayer and gratitude. Then I’m in bed by 9:30 PM, ready to start the process over again. It’s a full schedule, but every part of my day is a step toward building the future I envision for my family and my business.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Kayla Marie, and I’m the proud owner of Miracle’s, a fashion brand I started eight years ago with the mission to provide stylish, affordable, and confidence boosting clothing for women from all walks of life. What began as a small idea driven by my love for fashion and helping others feel their best has grown into a boutique that embodies faith, resilience, and empowerment. The name Miracle’s not only named after my daughter, but represents not just my journey but the belief that with faith, hard work, and perseverance, anything is possible. My boutique is unique because it focuses on creating a personal shopping experience offering affordable, trendy pieces while building genuine connections with customers who share our values of strength and self expressions.
Right now, I’m focused on taking my brand to the next level by saving to invest in professional marketing and advertising. I’ve built Miracle’s from the ground up through dedications, community engagement, and word of mouth, but I know that strategic marketing will help me reach more women who can benefit from what my boutique offers. I’m passionate about growing my online presence, expanding my reach, and continuing to inspire others, especially working mothers and young women who dream of building something meaningful for themselves. Miracle’s isn’t just about fashion, it’s about faith, confidence, and the belief that small beginnings can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that has shaped how I see myself is the one I have with my daughter Miracle. For a long time, I was very hard on myself because of the life choices I’ve made and the challenges I’ve faced as a single mother. Being a single mom was never something I planned, and there have been many times when I’ve felt like I was failing her or not doing enough. But through it all, my daughter has been my greatest blessing and my biggest reminder of the love, strength, and goodness within me. She has shown me that even in moments of doubt, I’m still the mother she looks up to the one she sees as her hero.
My daughter is truly an amazing young lady. She’s an honor roll student, respectful, and carries herself with so much grace and confidence. Seeing the way she moves through life with kindness and strength reminds me that I must be doing something right. She often tells me that I’m the reason she is who she is, and those words touch me deeply. Every time she says it, it reminds me that the love, values, and resilience I’ve poured into her have made a difference. Through her I see myself in a new light , not as a woman who’s failed, but as one who continues to rise, learn, and love despite every obstacle.
Because of my daughter, I now see myself as a strong woman who is allowed to be tired without guilt, a woman who keeps going with faith and grace and one who leads with love no matter what. She taught me that unconditional love is both powerful and healing. When she tells me that my heart is gold and encourages me never to change it, I’m reminded that the love I give truly matters. She says she admires my confidence, compassion, and ambition and that when she grows up, she hopes to carry those same qualities. Her words and example have reshaped how I view myself, showing me that I am not only enough, but that I am already the woman I always hoped to be.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could say one kind thing to myself to my younger self, I would tell her to love herself fully and unconditionally. I would remind her that she is worthy not because of what she does or who accepts her, but simply because of who she is. I would tell her to always choose herself, to stop pouring from an empty cup, and to understand that it’s okay to put her own peace and happiness first. Life will have its challenges and disappointment, but none of those things define her worth. I would tell her that she is strong, capable, and deserving of all the love she so freely gives to others.
Most importantly, I would remind her to give herself Grace and to trust that God is the way. Every struggle, setback, and delay is a part of his plan, even when it doesn’t make sense at the moment. I would tell her to lean on her faith instead of fear, because God has never left her side and never will. I would reassure her that everything she’s been through will shape her into the woman she’s meant to be, a woman of strength, faith, and love, And above all, I would whisper to her heart: You are enough, you always have been, and you always will be.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
A belief I used to hold tightly was that working myself to exhaustion and constantly doing for everyone else was the only way to prove my strength and worth. I thought that being everything to everyone, never saying no, always showing up, and putting myself last was what made me a good person, mother, and business owner. But over time, I realized that constantly spreading myself thin only left me drained, unfulfilled, and disconnected from myself. I believed that rest was something I had to earn, but I now understand that rest is essential, not a reward.
Now, I see how wrong that mindset was. Health truly is wealth, and I’ve learned that I can’t pour from an empty cup. Taking care of myself physically, mentally and spiritually isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. I’ve come to understand that I deserve rest, balance, and peace just as much as I deserve success. Slowing down doesn’t mean I’m weak or unmotivated, it means I’m valuing my well being and giving myself the space to grow and thrive. Letting go of that old belief has allowed me to embrace a healthier, more intentional way of living, where I give to others from a place of fullness, not depletion.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
The story I hope people tell about me when I’m gone is that I was a woman full of joy, love, and laughter, a light to everyone’s darkness. I want people to remember the way I made them feel, how I brought warmth and positivity into every room I entered, and how my presence reminded them that even in hard times, there’s always something to be grateful for. My goal has never been just to exist, but to live to pour love into people, to make them smile, and to show them that kindness and faith can truly change lives.
I hope people say that I was a fighter, someone who never gave up, no matter how difficult life became. That I faced every obstacle with courage, determination, and unwavering faith in God’s plan. My journey hasn’t been easy, but I’ve always tried to face challenges with grace and preseverance. I want my story to inspire others, especially women and mothers, to know that they too can rise above their circumstance and build something meaningful from struggle. I want people to remember that I worked hard, not just for myself, but to create a better future for my family and those who come after me.
Most of all, I hope the story people tell about me is one of purpose and impact that I left behind a legacy of love, strength, and hope. That I was someone who gave without expecting in return, who laughed even through tears, and who showed others that light can come from even the darkest places. I want to be remembered as a woman who fought not only for her dreams but for generational wealth, stability, and peace for her family. If people can look back and say. “She made a difference, she loved deeply, she lived fully, and she left this world better than she found it”, then I’ll know I fulfilled my purpose.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.selectmiracles.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miracle_s__/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelectMiracles/
- Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopmiracles
