Born and raised in the Midwest, Ebony Karim  comes from a strong, close-knit family that encouraged her to be educated, assertive and to operate in excellence. She hails from a long line of courageous, hardworking individuals who paved the way for many others. Her paternal side of the family was among the first African-American families to settle and establish land ownership after being freed from slavery. This powerful background influenced not only her life but career.

Her pursuit of higher education did not stop after she graduated from Chicago State University. She went on to the University of Maryland University College, followed by earning certificates from the prestigious Wharton School of Business.

After years of working in the field, Ebony started her IT consulting firm in 2013. She had vast knowledge and insight  after supporting private industries and federal agencies as a consultant for 10 years. Through this business she provides public and private sector clients with high-end, full-service professional consulting. With 20+ years of experience, the firm effectively strategizes scalable solutions to enhance organizational infrastructure.

Ebony has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. She shares,“ I never saw myself as a longtime employee.” She always had the dream of working for herself. The experience and knowledge that her career gave her  is what propelled her forward into her next step. Establishing Embarkus Solutions and later on, Emabrkus Wellness.

After starting Embarkus Solutions, she created Embarkus Wellness, which focuses on a 360 degree approach to wellness  focusing on your physical being, nutrition and mental health.Ebony thought all parts of wellness were crucial to focus on which is why this project was very important to her. It started with a partnership with a childhood friend who is an expert in nutrition and fitness. They brought both of their expertise to create and execute the program.

With all of the work she’s done in D.C, Ebony dreams of expanding to other Urban cities across the United States.

Aside from her professional achievements and personal accomplishments, she prioritizes quality time for her 4 children—who have always been her greatest motivation.