My Story
Hi, I’m Kimberly!
Mom to one AMAZING little boy and dog mom to Zeke, a crazy Husky-Shepherd mix.
I was born and raised in Alexandria, VA, in a single-parent home with my mother and one older sister.
Despite our family situation and occasional struggles, I still managed to become the first female of my generation to attend college, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech in 2004 and a MBA in Business Administration from George Mason University in 2010.
After I graduated, I spent those first few years doing what any other college graduate would do once they started making their own money: I bought a nice car, moved into a fancy apartment, and traveled with friends at every opportunity.
However, those fun years eventually came to an abrupt end in 2012, as I went through some of the most challenging years of my life.
The next four years were marked by not one but THREE job losses, having to give up my apartment and move back home with mom, an unexpected pregnancy, financially hitting rock bottom, losing my car, AND having to give up nearly everything I owned other than the clothes on my back.
I felt like a failure. All that I had worked for up until that point had gone down the drain, and at times, I felt like my entire life was a waste.
But despite hitting rock bottom more than once, I refused to let it define me or tear me away from my dreams.
After landing a great corporate position in late 2016, I told myself that I would never, EVER put myself in a position to have my ground swept from under me again. Life was too short, I was determined to recover, rise up, and come out strong.
From that point on, every step I took was intentional toward my life dreams of working for myself and being able to do so from anywhere in the world.
In late 2017, I launched my blog Travel Unapologetically, which provides inspiration, travel tips, and guidance to single parents and women who travel solo. My blog eventually landed me a role as a contributing writer with TravelingMom, now known as SheBuysTravel. In January 2018, I launched Kimberly N. Miles Enterprises, providing freelance marketing support and resume writing.
In June 2018, I took the biggest blind leap of faith ever, quit my corporate job, and moved abroad with my son to sunny Puerto Vallarta on the west coast of Mexico.
In January 2020, I renamed Kimberly N. Miles Enterprises KNM Virtual Solutions, which you know and see today.
Since making the move, I have the freedom to be more present in my son’s lives and travel as I please. Making the leap has felt like a load lifted off of my shoulders, as my time is now MINE again.
When I’m not enjoying the sunshine or beautiful beaches just minutes away from our home, I help other single mamas and entrepreneurial women create a life that they love.
Whether I’m helping them run their businesses more efficiently so they can be more present with their loved ones or helping them create their own location-independent lifestyle, my goal is to help other women like myself be the best versions of themselves so they can also be the best for their children and families.
Why is my logo a lotus flower?
The lotus flower symbolizes resilience, transformation, and growth. Just like the lotus emerges beautifully from the mud, it represents the journey of overcoming challenges and blooming in the face of adversity. For me, the lotus embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship—finding strength through struggles, constantly evolving, and embracing new possibilities. This flower reminds us that even in the most difficult circumstances, there is potential for beauty and success to flourish, making it a perfect representation of the work I do in helping others grow and thrive in their business ventures.