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Published on May 15, 2026 | By Jasmine Lewis, Head of Publishing | BCM Magazine
There are certain seasons in life where a person quietly begins evolving beyond the version of themselves they once thought they had to be. Not through noise or performance, but through pressure, responsibility, reflection, and the decision to stop shrinking in spaces they were always meant to grow within. For Kera Asberry, that evolution did not begin on a stage or inside a business strategy. It began in the middle of real life — through motherhood, transition, rebuilding, resilience, and the growing realization that her story carried weight far beyond herself.
With a background rooted in fashion, Kera never originally envisioned a future in coaching or public influence. But over time, what once showed up naturally in private conversations — guiding people, helping them think differently, offering perspective during difficult moments — slowly revealed itself as something deeper. Not just advice, but purpose. Now, she finds herself in a different chapter entirely. One centered less on external validation and more on meaningful impact. Less concerned with being understood by everyone and more committed to becoming fully aligned with the mission she feels called to fulfill.
The Business Celebrity Movement didn’t create that purpose within her — it challenged her to stop minimizing it. In this conversation, Kera reflects on identity, reinvention, visibility, motherhood, legacy, and the courage it takes to become more visible after years of playing small. What emerges is not simply the story of a woman building a business, but of someone learning to fully step into her voice, her influence, and the kind of impact she hopes will outlive titles, recognition, and success itself.
Can you share a little about your background and what was happening in your life that led you to explore the Business Celebrity Movement?
Kera Asberry: I never imagined myself becoming a coach. My background has always been rooted in fashion, and for a long time, that was the world I saw for myself. But one day, almost randomly, I invited five friends over to my apartment just to talk about life, goals, and the different ways we could move forward. Looking back now, I realize that moment meant more than I understood at the time.
I’ve always been the friend who naturally tries to solve problems and help people see things differently. I just never labeled it as coaching. I love storytelling, and I’ve always believed that sometimes one story, one honest conversation, can help someone make it through a difficult season or see themselves differently.
At the core of everything, my purpose has always been about impact. I want to leave a mark on this earth by helping people. If I can help 100 people genuinely change their lives or push through something they thought they couldn’t overcome, then I feel like I’ve fulfilled what I was placed here to do.
What first caught your attention when you came across the Business Celebrity Movement or the idea of becoming a celebrity coach?
Kera Asberry: What first drew me in was the idea of becoming a public figure with a real purpose behind it. I’ve always known I had a message inside of me, but at first I was apprehensive. I wasn’t sure how people would receive me, especially coming from a small town where I often felt misunderstood.
For a moment, I let those thoughts affect how I saw myself. Then I had to step back and reconnect with my purpose. I realized I couldn’t keep viewing myself through the opinions of people who never truly understood where I was trying to go. I had to shift my mindset and focus on my “why.”
What matters most to me is being able to reach people and remind them that there are still positive voices in the world. There are still people who genuinely want to help others grow, heal, and move forward. That’s the kind of influence I want to have.
Was there a specific moment, realization, or experience that made you decide to take it more seriously?
Kera Asberry: Yes, absolutely. Becoming a mother completely changed my perspective on life. I’ve always taken my goals seriously, and I’ve always had a heart for helping people, but the last six years transformed me in ways I never expected. During COVID, I had two children just 17 months apart while also going through a divorce. There were moments where it honestly felt like my entire life was falling apart around me.
But somewhere in the middle of that pain, I had a realization: my daughters were watching me. They needed me, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too. They needed to see that their mother could fall down, face hard seasons, and still find the strength to get back up and keep going. That changed everything for me.
Now, when I think about coaching and purpose, it feels deeper. I have two little girls looking to me for guidance, strength, resilience, and love. I want them to grow up knowing that setbacks are not the end of your story. Because of them, I take this work even more seriously now. It’s no longer just about ambition — it’s about legacy, example, and the kind of woman I’m becoming in front of them.
Kera Asberry as featured in BCM Magazine, part of the Business Celebrity Movement editorial series.
When you’re not working on your goals or in general, what do you enjoy doing most?
Kera Asberry: When I’m not focused on work or building toward my goals, I really enjoy traveling and reading. I love learning. My mind is always searching for something new to understand, experience, or explore.
Traveling gives me that sense of expansion. I enjoy seeing new places, experiencing different cultures, and trying cuisines I’ve never had before. Those moments remind me how much life there is beyond our routines and comfort zones.
Life moves fast, and I try not to take experiences for granted. I’ve learned to appreciate the small moments, the unfamiliar moments, and the moments that stretch you into a new version of yourself.
How would people close to you describe your personality in three words?
Kera Asberry: If the people closest to me had to describe me in three words, they would probably say resourceful, ambitious, and a risk-taker.
I’ve never been the type to sit back and wait for the “perfect” moment. If I believe in something deeply enough, I’m willing to take the leap and figure things out along the way. I’ve always trusted my ability to adapt, create solutions, and keep moving forward, even when the outcome is uncertain.
What’s something about you that would surprise people reading this?
Kera Asberry: One thing that might surprise people is how many different roles I balance at once. I’m a mom, a wife, and an entrepreneur, all while homeschooling my daughters and running a business. My life requires a lot of structure, discipline, and presence.
I also genuinely enjoy being challenged. There’s something about hearing “you can’t do that” that pushes me even harder. Not to prove people wrong, but to prove to myself what’s possible. I’ve always had that mindset, even as a child. I was an overachiever in school, and looking back, I think that drive helped prepare me for the kind of resilience adulthood requires.
There are a lot of layers to me, and I’m still discovering new versions of myself as I grow through each season of life.
What keeps you going when things get difficult or uncertain?
Kera Asberry: What keeps me going is the understanding that I only get one life. I never want to reach the end of my journey wondering what could have happened if I had been brave enough to fully pursue my dreams.
Comfort can be tempting, but I’ve learned that staying comfortable for too long can quietly turn into regret. I ask myself a difficult question often: “Do I want to bury my dreams along with me one day?” And for me, the answer is always no.
My family keeps me grounded, but legacy is what keeps me moving. I want my children to see what it looks like to live with intention, to take chances on yourself, and to pursue purpose even when the path feels uncertain.
If a documentary was being made about your life right now, what would the title be?
Kera Asberry: If a documentary were being made about my life right now, I would call it "CEO to Mom."
Because honestly, that title captures one of the biggest transitions of my life. There was a time when I was deeply focused on building, achieving, and chasing success externally. Then motherhood entered my life and reshaped the way I saw everything — success, purpose, time, and even myself.
It didn’t take away my ambition. If anything, it gave it deeper meaning.
Since becoming involved within the movement, how has your thinking about yourself, your goals, or your future changed?
Kera Asberry: Since becoming involved in the movement, my goals themselves haven’t really changed, but the way I see myself definitely has.
I’ve become much more comfortable being visible, speaking openly about my story, and allowing myself to take up space without apologizing for it. Before, I think I spent too much energy worrying about how people might respond or what others might say. Now, I understand that purpose requires a certain level of courage and transparency.
I’ve shifted my focus away from outside opinions and redirected it toward the mission I know I’m called to fulfill. There will always be critics, misunderstandings, or people who disagree, but I can’t allow that to become louder than the reason I started.
At this point in my life, my purpose matters more than people’s assumptions about me.
Kera Asberry as featured in BCM Magazine, part of the Business Celebrity Movement editorial series.
How would you describe your experience so far inside the movement in your own words?
Kera Asberry: My experience inside the movement has honestly been transformative. It came into my life at the right time and challenged me to think beyond the limits I had unknowingly placed on myself.
I already had goals, but now I think about them differently. Bigger. Broader. More intentionally. I realized I had been aiming for what felt realistic instead of allowing myself to fully imagine what was actually possible. The movement shifted my mindset from simply reaching goals to building toward something much greater and more lasting.
What stands out to me most is the energy behind it. It feels powerful, meaningful, and genuinely positive. It has also expanded the way I think about impact. I’m no longer just focused on success for myself — I’m focused on how many ways I can help, inspire, and pour into other people along the journey.
When you think about the direction you’re moving in, what does becoming a “Celebrity Coach” or “Business Celebrity” represent for you personally?
Kera Asberry: For me, becoming a “Celebrity Coach” or “Business Celebrity” represents influence with purpose.
People naturally gravitate toward individuals they connect with, relate to, or aspire to become like. I understand the responsibility that comes with that kind of visibility, and I want to use it in a positive way. I don’t want influence just for attention — I want it to create real change in people’s lives.
If becoming a Celebrity Coach allows me to reach more people, inspire growth, and help others believe in themselves at a deeper level, then that means something to me. At the end of the day, I want to be remembered for the impact I left on people’s lives, not just for building something successful.
What do you now know that you wish you had known before stepping into the movement?
Kera Asberry: What I know now is that I was capable of being much bigger than I allowed myself to believe. I’ve been coaching for over 10 years, but for a long time I was still playing small without even realizing it. I think fear had a lot to do with that — fear of criticism, negativity, or how people might perceive me if I stepped fully into who I was becoming.
Now, I see things differently. I understand that growth requires visibility, and visibility naturally comes with opinions. But I no longer let that stop me. I honestly wish I had learned that years ago. I wish I had understood earlier that I didn’t need permission to think bigger, move bigger, or show up more boldly in my purpose. That realization alone has changed the direction of my life.
Since joining the movement, what message, content, or experience related to Ira Curry or the Business Celebrity Movement has stayed with you the most—and why?
Kera Asberry: The message that has stayed with me the most since joining the movement is the idea of leaving a lasting impact on people. Anyone can build a business. Anyone can make money. But the question I keep asking myself is: “How are people feeling after they encounter me? Am I truly changing lives in a positive way?”
That perspective shifted something in me. Money comes and goes, but the way you make people feel, the way you influence them, encourage them, or help them see themselves differently — that stays with them. That’s the kind of impact I want to have. For me, success is no longer just about business growth. It’s about legacy, influence, and how I will be remembered long after the transactions and titles no longer matter.
Closing Reflections:
What becomes clear throughout this conversation with Kera Asberry is that her story is not centered around reinvention for attention — it is rooted in alignment. There is a noticeable difference between someone chasing visibility and someone slowly growing into the courage to be seen. Kera’s journey reflects the quieter, more internal transformation happening within many voices emerging through the Business Celebrity Movement right now: people no longer willing to minimize themselves simply to remain comfortable, accepted, or unchallenged.
Her evolution did not happen in isolation. It was shaped through motherhood, adversity, rebuilding, self-reflection, and the realization that purpose becomes heavier once other people begin depending on the example you set. What once may have looked like ambition alone has matured into something more grounded — influence tied to meaning, visibility tied to responsibility, and success measured by impact rather than appearance. Throughout the interview, Kera returns often to the idea of legacy. Not legacy in the traditional sense of status or recognition, but in the emotional imprint a person leaves behind. The conversations that shift someone’s perspective.
The example set for her daughters. The willingness to keep showing up honestly, even after disappointment, fear, or uncertainty. That perspective speaks to a larger shift taking place within the movement itself. More individuals are beginning to understand that becoming a Business Celebrity is not simply about building an audience. It is about becoming fully expressed in your purpose, publicly and unapologetically, while using your life, voice, story, and experiences to create transformation in others. And perhaps that is where Kera’s story truly begins.
Not in the moments where everything appeared successful from the outside, but in the quieter decision to stop playing small… and to finally allow the woman she was becoming to be seen.
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Business Celebrity Movement • Celebrity Coach Development • Legacy Building • Purpose-Driven Leadership • Identity Evolution • Motherhood & Resilience • Visibility & Influence • Personal Transformation
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