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Kim Kardashian called 'airhead' after 'word salad' interview talking about running beauty and fashion businesses goes viral

2023-09-23 11:59
The internet is perplexed by Kim Kardashian's 'word salad' as the creator of SKKN discusses her hands-on approach to operating her beauty and fashion enterprises
Kim Kardashian called 'airhead' after 'word salad' interview talking about running beauty and fashion businesses goes viral

BERLIN, GERMANY: Kim Kardashian, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of SKKY Partners, discussed her journey to become a reality television star, her hands-on approach to operating her beauty and fashion businesses, and her current endeavor, SKKY Partners back in June. However, a clip from the interview has gone viral, leaving viewers perplexed by the 'The Kardashians' star's "word salad."

Kim, the actress, model, reality television personality, and investor, has formed her own private equity firm, Skky Partners. She discussed her motivation for attempting to assist creators with David Rubenstein at the SuperReturn conference in Berlin.

Kim was questioned during the interview about how she manages her two businesses while still being a mother of four children. Her response, on the other hand, has left many Redditors perplexed. One Redditor shared the part of the interview with caption, "Kim Sounds Like Such An Airhead Talking About Business." They further added, "What does you being a founder of a business have to do with you finding time to manage two businesses while being a single mother of four? She graduated the school of deflection at KJU (Kris Jenner university)."

Others commented, "Now that’s what you call word salad…" Another person added, "Legit didn’t understand a word she was saying she was cleverly just playing with words but the real thing she should have said was ‘coz I have million nannies so I have time on my hands and I want to make money and don’t really care about anything else’." One also wrote, "She pretty much answered the question after all the defection by saying, "I was willing to cut back on other things.." other things being her children. Narcissists really master the skill of deflection."

One user adviced, "Considering all of her money & “business expertise”, she should engage a public speaking coach. She is pitching her VC business and sounds like she is just winging it. Come on Kim, get up off your ass and prepare. One point of fairness to her is that men are never asked how can they have all of these business ventures and 4 kids. Then again, Kris may have asked them to say that to show that Kim can do it all."

The SKNN founder was also called out, "She says she didn’t have help coming up with them name for SKKN but conveniently told the world it was Kanye’s idea after being called out for stealing the name of a small black owned business…. And don’t get me started on that nonsense word salad."

While another user noted, "She and Kris are the same. Kris talks in circles but doesn’t actually give direct answers when she’s interviewed. It’s the same thing; throwing spaghetti at the wall, I worked really hard…but never really giving specific and detailed answers."

What businesses does Kim Kardashian own?

Kim, who has a net worth of more than $1 billion, has dabbled in a variety of businesses over the last two decades, including the 'Kim Kardashian: Hollywood' video game (2014–present), which was acquired by Glu Mobile in a $2.4 billion deal in 2021, and her emojis, or 'Kimojis' (2015–2018), which reportedly made $1 million per minute in its prime.

She co-founded the shoe subscription business ShoeDazzle with Brian Lee and Robert Shapiro in 2009, which was ultimately purchased by JustFab in 2013 for an estimated $30 million, according to Business Insider.

In 2017, Kim introduced KKW Beauty, noted for its trademark contour sticks, and KKW Fragrance. Although KKW Beauty was previously valued at $1 billion, she closed both businesses in 2021 to establish a "completely new brand" that would be a one-stop shop for her dedicated consumers, according to People.

Kim created Skims, a solution-based shapewear brand, in 2019, and the firm sold $2 million in merchandise in the first few minutes. Skims is now worth $3.2 billion.

Kim's SKKN by Kim skincare line debuted in 2022 and includes a variety of products, including face cream, eye cream, and a cleanser that can cost up to $630 when purchased in a bundle.

With her latest endeavor, private equity company SKKY Partners, which started in September 2022 to invest and expand in hotel, media, and luxury enterprises, Kim is now transitioning into venture capital.

Kim is also pursuing a legal career. She's awaiting the next exam after clearing the baby bar in 2021, as she revealed to followers on Instagram in February.

Kim told Entrepreneur in October 2022 that she tries to be cool while managing everything.

Who owns SKKN?

SKKN BY KIM employs one executive. Kimberly Noel Kardashian is the current Founder and CEO of SKKN BY KIM.

How many kids does Kim Kardashian have?

Kim and Kanye West divorced in early 2021, after four children and seven years of marriage. The couple married on May 24, 2014, a little over a year after welcoming their first child together. Kim gave birth to their second child shortly after their wedding, and the couple had their third and fourth children through gestational carriers.

North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm are now ten, seven, five, and four years old, respectively.