We recently had the chance to connect with Kyra Clemons and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kyra , thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately, I have been finding joy in rest while truly reclaiming my time through sleep and intentional stillness. After constantly pouring energy into my creative work, I now understand how essential it is to slow down. Rest has become both a form of self-care and quiet resistance. In these pauses, I can hear myself more clearly. I have been savoring small, everyday joys: watching a film that stays with me for days, re-reading one of my favorite books, rediscovering a familiar restaurant that feels brand new, or riding my bike aimlessly through Brooklyn with no destination just letting the rhythm of the city carry me. These unstructured moments remind me to be present and to reconnect with the world around me in simple, grounding ways. Solo travel has also become something I deeply cherish. There is freedom in exploring new places on my own terms, creating space for reflection and inspiration without external noise. Whether far or local, these trips give me time to recalibrate and listen inwardly. More than anything, I am learning to find joy in stillness; in the ability to sit, reflect, and thank God for both the chaos and the quiet. There is something sacred about slowing down, about noticing how both the ordinary and extraordinary can exist in the same breath. Joy does not always need to be loud or visible. Sometimes, it is peace of mind, a full night of rest, or a moment of solitude on a New York park bench.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Kyra, also known as to Sisters in Wisdom. I am a walking creative, a living love letter shaped by the wisdom of those who came before me, and grounded in integrity. My art, my business, and my voice exist to honor and uplift the richness of Blackness and Black stories. I create for the heard and the unheard, for those who speak boldly and those still finding the words. Every piece I make is rooted in deep cultural memory and carries the rhythm of my Atlanta accent, southern roots, mixed with my African diasporic lineage.My work is a conversation; an offering. It always begins with “to” is a dedication, a reflection, a reaching out. Whether through words, collage, color, or texture, my creations are meant to speak directly to the heart. And every message, no matter the form, always closes in the same way: in wisdom. That is my signature, my compass, and my reminder of why I do this work.As an educator by day and a creator for life, I move through the world with purpose. Educating grounds my service; creating frees me to dream. I do not separate the two, both are acts of care, and both are expressions of truth. My classroom, my studio, the streets of Atlanta, Brooklyn,world wide and the layered pages of my collages are all spaces where knowledge, memory, and imagination live.I create in bright colors and bold textures because our stories deserve to be seen, celebrated, and remembered vividly. My work pays homage not just to the past, but to our present joy and future possibilities.to Sisters in Wisdom is more than a name it is a call, a tribute, and a promise to keep creating, teaching, and living in wisdom.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
My personal relationship with God. The older I get and the more life humbles me, the more I realize how central that relationship is to everything in my life…my peace, my purpose, and my perspective. Through life’s highs and lows, it is my walk with God that continues to ground and shape me. It’s not about perfection; it’s about presence. The more I lean into faith, the more I understand who I am and who I’m becoming. God has taught me to see beyond the surface and to find meaning in moments that others might overlook, to trust the unseen, and to listen more closely to what cannot be explained but can always be felt. That relationship informs how I move through the world, how I love, how I create, how I rest, and how I respond to adversity. There have been seasons where I did not have answers, only questions. But even in those moments, I have learned that grace is still present. The quiet strength I carry, the hope I hold onto, and the clarity I seek all stem from that connection. It’s the foundation of my resilience and the reason I keep going. As life continues to unfold, I find myself returning to God not just in times of need, but in gratitude, in the stillness, in the joy, and in the in-between. My faith is not just something I carry; it carries me.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
There is a fear I often face, the fear of feeling stuck. Not just in life, but creatively, emotionally, and spiritually. Creating happens in phases, and I understand that not every season is meant for producing. Still, when I am in those quiet or uncertain phases, it is easy to let fear take over. I begin to worry that I will not reach my absolute fullest potential, that time is moving faster than I am, and that I may miss what is meant for me.Doubt starts to speak louder than faith. It questions my abilities, my direction, and even my worth. I begin to wonder if I am doing enough, or if I am enough. That is a difficult space to sit in, between knowing who I am and forgetting what I am capable of.But I am learning. I am learning that stillness does not equal failure, and that being in a slower season does not mean I am stuck. Growth is still happening, even when it is not visible. Rest, reflection, and renewal are all part of the creative process.I remind myself that potential is not measured by speed, but by presence. My purpose is unfolding in ways I may not fully see yet. Doubt will visit, but it does not have to stay. Faith requires action, but it also requires trust in God, in timing, and in myself.Even in moments of fear, I know I am still becoming. That is enough.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
God has me. I just need to practice patience through understanding. Faith without works is dead, and that truth continues to shape how I live and move. I am learning that belief alone is not enough, I must also take action. I must show up with intention, even when the outcome is uncertain. Every step, no matter how small, is part of the process.I am also learning to embrace rejection as a form of divine protection. What once felt like failure now feels more like redirection. When something does not work out, I trust it is because something better is being prepared or preserved. Rejection is not a reflection of my worth, it is often a reflection of alignment. What is not meant for me will not remain, and I am learning to celebrate that with the same gratitude I give to my wins.Patience, faith, and action must all work together. Patience teaches me to wait with grace. Faith teaches me to trust with courage. And action teaches me to keep moving forward, even when I do not have all the answers. This balance does not always come easily, but it brings me peace.God’s timing is perfect, even when it challenges mine. I have stopped rushing, comparing, or forcing things to happen. Instead, I focus on being faithful with what is in front of me. I listen more. I rest more. I reflect more. I am learning that silence is not absence, and stillness is not failure. Sometimes, it is in those quiet spaces that God speaks the loudest. Through it all, I know that I am being shaped, prepared, and guided. Everything has a purpose…the open doors, the closed ones, the detours, and the delays. I choose to walk in gratitude, trusting that what is for me will always find its way. And until then, I will keep working, believing, and becoming.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What will you regret not doing?
Nothing. Every moment in my life has been either a blessing or a lesson and most times, both at once. I have learned to honor each experience for what it teaches me, even the ones that felt heavy or unclear in the moment. Regret has no place in my life. I refuse to live in fear or wait for permission to move forward. Time has shown me that waiting, whether for validation, clarity, or perfect conditions only delays growth.I am learning to move with or without. With support or alone. With a clear plan or guided only by faith. I no longer measure progress by who stays beside me or by what others expect of me. I had let go of the need to carry expectations; my own or anyone else’s as baggage. Instead, I choose trust: in timing, in purpose, and in myself. There have been moments when I questioned, hesitated, or paused for too long. But I have learned not to live in the space of “what if.” I would rather take the risk and learn something new than stay still and wonder what could have been. The only thing I would ever truly regret is not choosing myself…my truth, my voice, and my joy. So, I move forward. Sometimes with speed, sometimes with silence. But always forward.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Tosistersinwisdom.com
- Instagram: instagram/tosistersinwisdom and instagram/tosistersinart
Image Credits
Myself, “to Sisters in Wisdom (Art)”
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