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Mom-Manager Duo Builds WNBA Star's Empire
10 May
Summary
- Kia manages her daughter Flau'jae's WNBA and rap careers.
- Kia transitioned from dental hygienist to talent manager.
- The mother-daughter team aims to build an empire together.
Seattle Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson is embarking on her WNBA journey with her mother, Kia, by her side as her manager. Kia, who also oversees Flau'jae's rap career, has been instrumental in her daughter's professional path.
Kia, previously a dental hygienist, transitioned into talent management, drawing on her inherent business acumen. This shift enabled her to effectively negotiate NIL deals and manage Flau'jae's burgeoning career in both sports and music.
Their collaborative approach focuses on building a lasting empire. Kia, a single mother of five, expressed her unwavering commitment to her children's success, stating no one will advocate for them better than she will.
Flau'jae acknowledges her mother's pivotal role, noting Kia's visionary leadership in closing significant deals and her fearlessness in business negotiations. Kia has learned to balance her roles as mother and manager, ensuring Flau'jae also has time to simply be a kid.
