A Message From Our Founders

Lady Kathryn

Lady Kathryn is passionate about inspiring, and nurturing growth and purpose in women and girls. Her heartfelt mission is to “build beauty from the inside out.” through transformation and empowerment. Having faced and overcome many of life’s challenges, she deeply understands the struggles that women and girls long to conquer.

With a heart for freedom and healing, Lady Kathryn is devoted to helping others break free from the chains that bind the soul and spirit. She also knows the weight of personal loss, one, having endured the tragic passing of her son, Mario, in 2007 due to a drunk driver. Yet, through her pain, she found a purpose — a mission to strengthen, uplift, and empower others.

Together with her daughter, Lady Lauryn, they founded Because I’m a Lady in 2007. As visionaries, they anchor their work in Isaiah 61:3: “He will give you beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, and praise for the spirit of despair.

Lady Lauryn

For years, I searched for beauty and confidence in external things —only to realize that true beauty comes from within. As a former model, I was immersed in an industry that placed a high value on appearance. I was constantly chasing perfection, comparing myself to unrealistic standards and believing that my worth was tied to how I looked.

It wasn’t until I fully embraced my faith, prioritized my wellness, and leaned into my femininity that I discovered the power, grace, and confidence God had already placed within me. Modeling taught me that outer beauty fades, but a heart rooted in faith, self-love and purpose shines forever.

Because I’m a Lady was born from my personal journey to wholeness, and it is my mission to help other women experience that same transformation. You are already beautiful. You are already enough. And you are called to be so much more than “Another pretty face.”

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