Meet KD
I’m so glad you’re here! Creating With The Creator is about living with momentum—anchored in faith, grounded in values, and moving with strategy, intention, and purpose. This is a space for those who refuse to blend into the crowd, but instead live on the cutting edge: stewarding influence, leading with moral integrity, and making an impact that inspires others. Here, we challenge the status quo, break barriers, shift mindsets, and model a life that stands out—not for self, but as a reflection of God’s design and purpose.
- Faith-anchored Integrity fuels every decision.
- Value-first Lead with service and stewardship.
- Intentional action Strategy → execution → momentum.
- Edge mindset Courage to move forward—especially when it’s hard.
A snapshot of roles, impact, and the momentum that led to my first six-figure role at $127K—and consistent growth thereafter.
Current Role — Title @ Company
- Lead XYZ initiative; delivered +X% revenue / −Y% cost / Z customer NPS ↑.
- Built cross-functional program; mentored N peers; standardized operating cadence.
- Awards/recognition, key projects, or publications.
Previous Role — Title @ Company
- Scoped and shipped Project ABC resulting in +X% efficiency.
- Negotiated responsibilities / title growth; set stage for six-figure comp trajectory.
Earlier Role — Title @ Company
- Foundation skills; certifications; leadership/volunteer highlights.
How I Prepare for End-of-Year Reviews
I ask for what I want—and arrive with receipts. I track progress all year to speak to outcomes, not activities.
- Edge Log: Date • action • metric • impact • stakeholder.
- Quarterly one-pager: wins, lessons, and next-quarter bets.
- Comp ask: “Based on [impact], I’m asking for [X% or title] to align scope and contribution.”
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Meet Keisha Desmarais
Why Writing?
I felt led to write letters—I'm not even sure when it started, maybe sometime within the last year. Now, here I am in April 2025, still feeling that pull. When I think about writing, it feels like home.
My earliest memory of accomplishment—of feeling valued, honest, and transparent about what I truly believe—was standing on a middle school stage, reading an essay I wrote called “What a Man” about my grandfather. I can still see him smiling in the crowd, pointing at me as he often did, saying, “I love you.” We didn’t have many deep conversations, but his life spoke loudly. His kindness, integrity, and how he treated others were my first clear evidence that Jesus is real and alive. He was a witness—and his life was his testimony.
Another memory stays close to my heart: my grandmother, during what seemed like an ordinary moment at Ruby Tuesday, asking a young server, “Do you know Jesus?” I was initially embarrassed by her boldness, but I realize now that I was witnessing the quiet power of the Holy Spirit moving through someone willing to be used. That moment taught me again that Jesus is real and still reaching hearts today.
There are so many stories I could share—stories of people in my life who are part of what scripture calls the “great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1). But for now, this is my preamble to the question I often ask myself: Why Writing?
The simple answer is: we need a record.
A record of faith.
A record of trials endured and promises kept.
A record of prayers, poems, and testimonies that reveal the character and nature of God.
A record of creating with The Creator.
— KD
My Story
From childhood resilience to corporate leadership, my journey has been marked by struggle, growth, and the discovery that true success isn’t about doing more — it’s about moving in purpose, on purpose. This is my story of faith, lessons learned, and why I believe we are all designed for momentum.
