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When your favorite thing to do is your job, you know you're doing something right. Meet multi-hyphenate Karis Renee—a Dallas-based brand marketing specialist, content creator, and stylist. "My passion is fueled by inspiring more women to explore their personal style," she tells us. "And style is everywhere! From what you wear to what your digital marketing looks like."

Renee's confident, strong and self-aware approach to style (and her life) is what makes her stand apart. From leaving her corporate job to go independent and knowing intuitively that she was "worth the bet," Renee is proving herself to be a force in fashion. Here, we chat with the popular influencer (don't forget to check out her longtime role as a Poshmark stylist), on what got her started, what keeps her going, and of course, some major styling tips.

My hustle…
I’m a media and marketing specialist, which gives me the opportunity to work for myself as a brand ambassador (in travel, fashion and lifestyle) as well as perform as marketing director for top Dallas businesses. Of all my hustles, I especially love being an entrepreneur of my online boutique Karis’ Kloset on Poshmark, where I share my style with friends, family, and followers as a longtime Posh Stylist.

What got me started...
I’ve always been a fan of fashion, and I actually got my degree in apparel design and product development in college. After trading in my technical design skills and resigning from a multi-million dollar fashion company as a marketing executive, I found my true passion styling photo shoots, ghostwriting for influential women and brands, and creating killer content. My passion is fueled by inspiring more women to explore their personal style. And style is everywhere! From what you wear to what your digital marketing looks like.

What clears my head…
Aromatherapy, prayer, facial steaming, and meditation

When in doubt, I…
Google

Greatest challenge—and how I overcame it…
Leaving my first major corporate job to pursue independent creative marketing was the scariest thing, but having the faith and confidence that I was worth the bet… that was the most rewarding!