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Kenya Duke is a successful entrepreneur and TV personality– her kids are grown and on their own, her very public divorce is the rear view mirror. As an unapologetic, unfiltered, strong Black woman – Kenya likes asking the questions we all really want the answers to.

Her latest venture is the “Truly Kenya” podcast which is set to launch in March 2023. This is a reflection of Kenya’s current life; her personal mantra is staying curious, keeping it real, and having a humorous outlook.

Grit Daily: When did you know you wanted to work in entertainment? What were some of your first opportunities?

Kenya Duke: I honestly, never saw myself in entertainment- behind or in front of the camera. I thought my future was in nonprofit work. I began booking and managing my ex-husband (Gary Owen) which led to producing large comedy shows and live show tapings that we sold to networks.

“Always Have Your Own”: Kenya Duke Shares How Her High Profile Divorce From Gary Owen Made Her A Better Businesswoman

After being married for nearly two decades and having faced a life-altering divorce, she’s offering insight on the important emotional and financial lessons she learned along the way.

“But on my worst day, I was still happy, and I wouldn't have changed anything. $0 in the bank. Payment arrangements for everything. But I was still happy.” – Kenya (13:15)

In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, my guest is entrepreneur, TV personality, and host of the popular podcast Truly Kenya, Kenya Duke. She sits down with me to talk about her recent divorce from famous comedian Gary Owen after 20 years of marriage and how she is moving on from the whole thing, planning her career, becoming financially stable, while also being a responsible mom looking after the wellbeing of her three children.