Should You Work for Free? Kimberly Adams on Events, Styling & Brick-and-Mortar Business Risks

In this episode, Danielle sits down with Nashville powerhouse Kimberly Adams — cultural curator, fashion stylist, and the visionary behind some of the city’s most iconic Black social experiences. From Indulge Brunch Party to Poor Decisions Happy Hour to the nationally-loved Black Bar Crawl Nashville, Kim breaks down how she helped create luxury, grown-folk vibes in a city that didn’t always make space for them.
Kim also shares her journey back to fashion after a decade away, how SlimPickins Boutique & Design became her doorway into styling, and why saying “yes” to the right free opportunities led to styling Jill Scott and breaking into film and TV.
We talk:

✅ Building consistent Black nightlife + experiences in Nashville

✅ Turning your gift into a scalable business

✅ When to say yes to strategic free/low-paid opportunities

✅ Corporate layoffs, faith, and stepping fully into entrepreneurship

✅ Real talk on brick-and-mortar risks + knowing your numbers
If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or someone trying to build community and income, this one is for you.
📌 Follow Kimberly:

IG: @thekimberlyadams

Black Bar Crawl: @blackbarcrawlnash

Events: immersiveevents.co
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