“I’ve never believed you need to put everything on the back burner once you become a mother,” says Kelly Marie Hodgkin, a mother of four, whose name today sits behind a multi-business empire built across fashion, events, and brand management in Dubai. In this exclusive interview with Soigné Middle East, the KMH Management founder walks us through 17 years of business in a city where ideas and opportunities are limitless.
From starting a modeling agency with no prior experience to becoming a 50% owner of The Gym Clothing Company, every chapter of her journey has been shaped by intuition, consistency, and a lot of patience.
“I don’t run before I can walk,” she says. “Most people give it a year and wonder why they’re not making money. You need time. It takes a good five years.” Her businesses—from large-scale events to retreats and female-led networking platforms—have grown organically from community needs and personal passion. “If it’s something I believe in, I’ll invest—whether it’s a startup or an existing business,” she adds. What sets her apart? Experience, vision, and an unstoppable mindset. “You can do it on your own, and yes, you can do everything,” she says, offering advice for the women rewriting the rules on their own terms.
Watch the full interview below, where the multi-brand founder opens up about building businesses, balancing motherhood, and what’s next for KMH.
