Behind The Facade: Kim Osorio

The lovely Ms Kim Osorio is the ultimate superwoman. Balancing the life of a wife, mother of three children and being a well known, successful Editor-In-Chief of The Source Magazine has her hands full.  She inspires the lives of many. Her humbleness is what led her to this point. Osorio's hard work and persistence is what drove her to be the well established, respectable woman she is today. Her natural ability to do what she loves is downright priceless. Kim's consistency is phenomenal in this industry. I had the honor to interview Miss Osorio and I was excited to have this opportunity. Learn more about Kim here:

Would you say that you have achieved the American Dream at this time?

 

Not yet. I'm striving to get there though, and until I fully embrace the entrepreneurial spirit that is calling me, I can't say that I have achieved it.

Balancing the life of a wife, mother of three and an editor in chief, how do you find time through the demanding stress?

 

 I don't think I ever find the time and I don't think I will anytime soon. What I've found is to be comfortable with the fact that I just don't have the time for everything and everyone, and once you accept that, you can manage everyone's expectations a lot better. That decreases the stress.

What was the most enjoyable moment in your life?

 

 The most enjoyable moments in my life were the birth of my kids. That's an easy one.

Are there any related or unrelated fields you would like to explore?

 

I am still trying to figure out when exactly I am going to take and pass the bar exam. when I do, I plan to get into the legal field and see if it's really what I want to do. 

What made you say that your interview with Drake was your favorite? Or has someone else snagged the spot?

 

Wow, I can't remember saying that Drake was my favorite interview, but I guess I could have. It was definitely one of the best. I think my favorite changes frequently because there are things about so many of them that stand out. Right now what comes to mind is an old LL Cool J interview where I was answering more questions than asking and one I did with Mase when he was first coming out of retirement. And then, you  know, I rarely say this, but I've had a few pretty compelling interviews with Foxy Brown.

  

What was the first factor that motivated you to gravitate towards this field?

 

 I would have to say my love for music, and particularly Hip-Hop, really motivated me to write about it. 

 

How important is goal setting to you?

 

 Not important enough. This interview is going to have me setting some new ones :)  

 

What would you say is the message you want your readers to leave with after finishing, "Straight From The Source?"

 

 I want people, and particularly women, to be able to see the double standard in Hip-Hop. I want people to hear my story from me, and understand the decisions I made and how they lead to the end result. But more importantly, I just want people from the outside looking in to be entertained with how funny, sad, and rewarding this industry can be--all at once.

 

Was there an epiphany that brought you back to The Source ?

 

 Not really. After my lawsuit, I never envisioned me going back. And then circumstances led

 me back there. And now I understand how it was so important to my story and who I was to be able to return. It was full circle. 

 

Do you plan on being an editor-in-chief ten years from now?

 

 Oh no. But then if you would have asked me that ten years ago, I may have said no then as well. 

 

Who is your favorite GOAT of writing?

 

 I don't really have a favorite. I tend to favor comedy writers. I love, love Tina Fey. 

 

What advice would you give an upcoming entertainment journalist?

 

 Write. As much as you can.

 

 

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