PRESS FEATURES
Check out my latest appearances!
Tv Appearances
The Business of Hair
The Black hair industry is worth billions of dollars but those profits are rarely enjoyed by its largest consumer: Black women. Amanda wants to find out why. Vivian is featured as a success story.
Cityline
Cityline is the longest running and most successful daytime show for women in North American history where Vivian is the Entrepreneur Expert.
Discovery+ Documentary
A documentary version of a 2020 investigative report by the BuzzFeed News writer Stephanie McNeal. Produced in association with BuzzFeed Studios where Vivian is featured as the Business Expert,
Are Body-Image Issues Holding You Back?
When a business leader ticks off the things that might hold their team back, it typically includes resources, training, time or motivation.
I want women to have audacity
Globe & Mail feature: Entrepreneur Vivian Kaye on paving the way for others like her.
FROM hairstyle iNto a million-dollar business
Overlooked by banks, business accelerators and other agencies that failed to understand my products and my market, I turned my hairstyle into a million-dollar business, without outside capital.
side hustle to a million-dollar business
I’m a former wedding planner and this is how I turned my side hustle into a million-dollar business! Learn how I got the idea for KinkyCurlyYaki in my living room and became the head of a million-dollar brand
how to confidently step into your power
The first thing you need to know about me resides in my name itself. The word ‘viv’ has Latin origins, where it has the meaning “life; alive; lively”.
articles
wigs and weaves
I was looking to solve a problem faced by women like me. Here’s my approach to turning wig and weave options that match kinky, curly, and Afro-textured hair.
mom on the move (part 1)
I don’t have a background in hair, but motivation and ambition got me started.
mom on the move (part 2)
Learn how I address objections to show the true value of my product and turn skeptics into raving fans.
HOW I CREATED A 7-Figure Brand WithOUT Experience
I never intended for my company to be a “real” company. It started off as a side hustle. Now, it’s a seven-figure business!
Prejudice Against my Blackness Inspired a Million-Dollar Beauty Business
When I saw an opportunity to start a business that celebrates Black beauty, I went all in.
how I Made my First $1M In Sales Without A Single Paid Ad
Scaling for a typical ecommerce brand almost always includes paid ads and email. But for me, that wasn’t the case.
3 email automations to build customer relationships
Throughout my career, I always understood that hair is a major differentiator when it came to looking “presentable”—especially for Black women. That knowledge has helped me connect with my community.
How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market
Too much competition? Can’t compete on price? Here’s how to use brand story to stand out in a saturated market.
the roles your customers should play in your business
Customers do more than just pay us for services rendered or products sold. They contribute to our research and planning, help us with marketing, perform quality control checks, and everything in between.
bold and black
I’m an entrepreneur and I want to share the bold moves that I made throughout my career.
podcast
From consumer to ceo
Want to start a business but don’t know where to begin? Discover how I bootstrapped two successful businesses as a single mom, without a college degree!
troubleshoot your way to a 7-figure success
Have you ever wanted to start a business to solve a problem but didn’t know how? Here’s how I troubleshoot my way to success.
discover your business by solving your own problem
From marketing to wedding coordinating and wedding coordinating to a million-dollar hair extension business!
shopify
I took the opportunity to share multiple mistakes from my business and life experience. These mistakes turned my side hustle into a million-dollar business!
blackness inspired a million-dollar beauty business
I went all-in when I saw an opportunity to start a business that celebrates Black beauty. Here’s how it happened.
helping women of color to celebrate their authenticity
For the last 6 years, I focused on giving women of color the confidence to show up as they are with protective styles that imitate their natural curl textures.
prioritizing mental health as a ceo, single mother, and immigrant
life goals: entrepreneurship & navigating uncertainty
finance strategies for entrepreneurs
how to pivot and build a million-dollar business
I’m a single mother, an immigrant, a college dropout, and a successful entrepreneur.
how to deal with depression
If you ever have dealt with depression, you’re going to want to pay close attention to this.
HOW I MADE MY FIRST $1M IN SALES WITHOUT A SINGLE PAID AD
Most people think that scaling up your business always includes paid ads and email. For me, that’s not the case.
hair products empower black women
I sell hair extensions, wigs, and more! I do this to empower Black women with confidence and beauty.
youtube
Thinking of starting your business? Let me give you the essential steps on how to get started and how to keep going!
How to use instagram to grow your business
This is your chance to turn your passion into an income stream.
How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market
Wondering how to launch a successful home business? Let me share it with you.
Struggle and success are just two of the many things people can relate to. If you’re struggling, you better watch this!
You want to know how I bootstrapped my way to a 7-figure business? It’s all here!
What pushes you to create, grow and maintain your business? Here’s what’s inside my DNA.
The Connection Between Confidence and Your Career
Resilience Is My SuperPower
We like to share good stories but not so much with the bad ones. Let me give you some tips on how you can share both the good and the bad.
How I Scaled my Shopify Business To 7 Figures in 2020
Are you looking to take the leap? Wellness is something that you should prioritize! I learned it the hard way.
