Self-made entrepreneur and feminism supporter Kumari Fulbright is living life to her fullest. Although she has earned multiple qualifications including an MBA, a psychology degree, and a real estate license in Florida with an additional license for Nevada in the works, she shows no signs of slowing down.
In addition to her impressive credentials, Kumari also has also achievements ranging from assisting women, and minority-owned businesses win government contracts, to establishing her entrepreneurial presence in the entertainment industry. While not many can say that they can accomplish as much as Kumari, she attributes her acclaimed success to the unwavering support of her family.
Family – the key driving force
Kumari reveals that family is one of the critical components of her life. I have the kind of family everyone dreams of having. We are tight knit and stick together, they are the reason why I’m resilient,” she adds “My family actually enjoy one another and get together often. My aunts are like built-in best friends. We shop together, talk at least weekly and email and text almost daily.”
The 35-year-old is more than just a beauty, but also possesses profound compassion towards other, less fortunate people. Despite her good looks, Kumari keeps a humble disposition and radiates a jovial personality which she attributes to her upbringing by her parents.
“My parents took us to homeless shelters and soup kitchens as kids as a way to not only to teach us the importance of helping the less fortunate but as a reminder of the blessings in our own life.” Since then, Kumari has always been active in community service all throughout her college years into adulthood.
While working at a public affairs firm in Dallas, Kumari has helped several MBE (Minority Business Enterprises) and WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise) certified companies secured lucrative government projects. “It was a very fulfilling experience to help these companies grow” she adds.
“My family actually enjoys one another and we travel together often.” When Kumari is not busy with her ventures, she enjoys spending time on the road visiting other countries with her loved ones. So far her travels have taken her across cities in Europe, and South America and she has no intention to stop anytime soon.
“Traveling is one of my favorite hobbies and tools for personal growth. It gives you an understanding and compassion that cannot be achieved in any other way.”
Screenwriting debut
Despite her success in the business world, Kumari currently is working on a number of pet projects as she wants to keep doing what she loves. With entertainment being one of her strongest passions, she has co-founded Shades of Black Productions and partnered up with Aloris Entertainment to develop two television series pilots. She is trying her hand in screenwriting, which has since garnered interest from Netflix.
Kumari’s love of entertainment goes beyond the bright lights and silver screens. She founded an event planning company during her college years which she managed to get Eminem to perform at the local Detroit nightclub.
“I’ve always love to host parties and provide people with an amazing time,” says Kumari. “Even if it’s just a private dinner party in my home. I like to have all the final details nailed down perfectly before showtime. And when curtains roll up, I just sit back and watch others enjoy the ride.”
While there is still a long road ahead until we’ll finally be able to see Kumari’s screenwriting debut hit our screens, she remarks that the early stages of development have been going smoothly.
This is all attributed to the support of the Rhode Island-based Aloris Entertainment, which has numerous theatrical releases and television programs under its belt. “In a way these are guys are like family, very supportive even though this is something I have never done before,” she praises.
Another project that Kumari is heavily invested in is the Freedom Initiative Project. Arguably one of the most important projects that she has ever worked on, Kumari wants to make a difference, and give back to the women of America in a big way.
The Freedom Initiative Project is a not-for-profit organization serving women experiencing transition and dislocation. The Project assists women, during times of struggle, in reaching their personal potential and achieving independence.
Going back to her volunteerism roots from her past, Kumari hopes to bring the same amount of support and compassion to women who are recovering from traumatic experiences like abuse and incarceration. She hopes that the Freedom Initiative Project can provide guidance, and reach out and assist these women in education, housing, and moral support.
Though it is an ambitious undertaking, Kumari is optimistic that her past experiences in overcoming traumatic experiences, as well as her community service background will give her the edge to see this project succeed. She remains thoroughly committed to fostering a symbiotic relationship between women and their communities.
When asked what the essential qualities to succeed as an entrepreneur are, Kumari simply replies “Life is full of ups and downs, but it’s the ability to stay determined, relentless, and persevere till the very end that pushes you to the finishing line.”
About Kumari Fulbright
Kumari Fulbright leads the Freedom Initiative Project with passion and a lifelong commitment to service in the community. Kumari holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in management from the University of South Florida.
She has studied law at The University of Arizona’s James E Rogers College of Law and where she was selected for membership in the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law.
Kumari brings a diverse career background ranging from assisting women, and minority-owned businesses win government contracts to entrepreneurship within the entertainment industry.
Kumari was inspired to start the Freedom Initiative Project by her own experiences of transition. She believes that with education, opportunity, and a supportive network, women can rise above their circumstances to become contributing members of their communities. Along with a dynamic Board of Directors and dedicated volunteers, Kumari hopes to help women rise from abuse and recidivism to independence.
