Dr. Kim Grimes: A Life of Leadership and Purpose
Dr. Kim R. Grimes
I help you surrender your struggles and limiting beliefs with ease and grace, so you can own your full power and BE who God created you to BE.
"Sacred rest is a time to let God—or your higher power—care for things while you drink from the fountain of rest and delight. It is more than the absence of work."
— Dr. Kim R. Grimes, Emotional Wellness CoachDr. Kim Has Earned Her Stripes as an Emotional-Wellness Leader Across Several Roles
Living Abundantly, Inc.
Dr. Kim is the founder and owner of Living Abundantly, Inc. (LA), a Virginia for-profit corporation providing professional and personal development services to inspire people to change their lives, one thought at a time.
Living Abundantly Youth Vision
Dr. Kim is also President of Living Abundantly Youth Vision (LAYV), a faith-based organization exclusively for teens and young adults who want to live a life of integrity and step into their greatness.
Synergy4WBO, Inc.
Dr. Kim is also Executive Director of Synergy4WBO, Inc., a nonprofit changing the future by empowering Black, people-of-color, and women-owned small businesses to be just as profitable and successful as their counterparts.
Coaching Philosophy & Impact
A compassionate coach at heart, Dr. Kim's high-energy coaching style has helped men, women, young adults, and youth live out their full potential. She developed an experiential understanding of emotional-literacy life coaching by working with thousands of people across roles including high technology, systems administration, instructing, personal finance mentoring, and project leadership.
Education & Certifications
Dr. Kim has a diverse educational background: a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Christopher Newport University in Virginia; a Master of Science in Management from Troy University in Alabama; and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership with a concentration in Life Coaching from Regent University in Virginia. She holds certifications in Emotional Wellness, Financial Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Dream Life Coaching, and Spiritual Life Coaching, among others. Dr. Kim is also an ordained minister in the Gospel of Jesus Christ — she describes herself as a "Jesus Follower" rather than a "Christian."
Military Service
Dr. Kim spent more than 25 years serving in the United States Army Reserve and retired at the rank of Major after taking on increasing leadership and management responsibility year after year. Her time with the Army instilled a formidable mindset that has helped her enrich the lives of others through discipline, courage, and emotional resilience throughout her career.
Speaker, Trainer & Podcast Host
Her passion for serving people has allowed Dr. Kim to officiate wedding ceremonies and become a highly sought-after speaker, facilitator, trainer, mentor, and coach — and host of the You Are YOU, Unapologetically podcast. Her military experience, coaching skills, management background, and life wisdom bring exceptional expertise to any service she provides.
Listen to the Podcast
Dr. Kim R. Grimes is a skilled emotional wellness coach, business development expert, strategic leadership trainer, and change agent who helps faith-driven individuals maintain balance and more effective relationships when navigating the complex emotions that come with leadership. She focuses on empowerment — helping people of faith grow their capacity for self-awareness, focus, and empathy.