THE INTERNATIONAL INGRAMS
The Ingram family consists of 4 members. Kynon Ingram who is a frugal dad with an executive job and a zeal for travel-planning. Juanita Ingram who is a witty and glam mom with the discipline of a lawyer but the flare of a pageant queen. Kinsley Ingram (age 11) who is a witty daughter/big sister that lives for YoutTube, Snapchat and unicorns. Lastly the sensible little brother KJ (age 9) who is wise beyond his years, risk adverse and equally witty. Together, the family's diverse personalities and quirks perfectly harmonize; creating a fun, unique and entertaining team.
KYNON INGRAM (FRUGAL DAD)
Kynon is the frugal dad with an executive job and a zeal for travel planning.
Born in rural Alabama, Kynon Ingram’s passion for learning and his hunger to realize greatness in himself and others, helped him to achieve success. Growing up in a fatherless household, Kynon attributes his work ethic to his grandmother who raised him until he was 12 years old.
He is a graduate of Samford University and obtained his MBA from Duke University. Kynon has lived in the US and spent almost 5 years in England as a corporate executive.
As Vice President at a pharmaceutical company with responsibilities that include all global affiliates, Kynon has defied the odds and statistics of most African- American men who were raised without the presence of a father. He frequently speaks on the power of mentoring and the importance of being present fathers to youth groups and men’s groups in the US. He and his wife Juanita Ingram have been married for over 14 years and have two children.
JUANITA INGRAM, ESQ. (GLAM MOM)
Juanita Ingram, Esq. is a wife, mother of two and travel enthusiast having lived and traveled abroad extensively. She is successful attorney, author, and actress.
Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, she received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Tennessee State University, along with her MBA and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Memphis. With a focus on corporate transactions and contracts, Juanita represented a number of reality TV stars and scripted show creatives. She currently works as the Assistant General Counsel to a publicly traded company in the US. She was honored by the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2018 and declared an Attorney for Justice in recognition of her pro bono work in the legal field. She was also awarded the Indiana Up and Coming Leadership in Law Award as well as Top 40 under 40 Professional Award.
Passionate about empowering women, Juanita is the founder of Purpose Productions, a 501(3)c media and production company with a focus on positive content for women. She is also the founder of Dress for Success Greater London, a charity that uses fashion to empower women by providing them interview clothing and training to promote enable economic independence. As an advocate for young girls and women, she travels internationally speaking on various topics regarding female empowerment and self-worth throughout the US, Europe & the UK.
She recently concluded her book tour with Barnes & Noble having published a multi-ethnic Christian children’s series The Wonderfully Made Pals Presents, which includes the publications Kind Kinsley, Wonderfully Made Wanita, Confident Keynan, and Generous Gregario. She also published two Christian inspirational books for women, Winning with Christ – Finding the Victory in Every Experience and Beauty for Ashes – Transforming Testimonies for Every Woman. Her third inspirational book for women, Fabulous, Faithful, and Free, was released in 2017 along with an accompanying workbook in 2018.
Madame Noir acknowledged her as one of the Top 7 Black Women in Pageantry to turn Beauty into Business along with Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey, and Vanessa Williams.
She is the first African American woman to compete and win the titles of Mrs. Indiana United States in 2007, national title of Mrs. US Beauties 2009, and has since gone on to compete and become the first African-American Ms. World International 2012, Mrs. Great Britain World 2011, Mrs. Universe UK 2013, and Mrs. UK International 2014. She was also the fitness, interview, photogenic, and career achievement award winner at the 2011 and 2017 Mrs. Indiana America competition.
Juanita is a multi-faceted creative who made her feature film debut as one of the lead actresses in the film “Residential”, which was selected and showed in 2016 at the British Urban Film Festival (BUFF). She subsequently received the Best Actress nomination at the 2017 BUFF Awards for her performance in that film.l She was the executive producer and lead actress in the new episodic show Save My Soul. Recently she used her legal background and sassy wit to address pop culture and current events through a legal lens and created, directed, executive produced, and hosted Legal Notion Talk Show which was distributed in 2018 on Facebook Watch Mommy Talk Live channel and received Bronze Honors for Information in Television in the 40th Annual Telly Awards.
In 2019, as the founder and president of PURPOSE Productions, Juanita also produced, co-wrote and co-directed and starred in her first short film, BXAUTIFUL NIGHTMARX. To date the film has received for 15 honors, including 2 Best Actress awards for her portrayal of Trina, the main character in the film.
KINSLEY INGRAM (THE STAR)
Kinsley Ingram recently turned 11 years old and is no stranger to the spotlight. Her formal education started in the UK at a private performing arts school in Ascot, England. Kinsley aspires to become an attorney and actress – just like her mom. Having started school in the UK, Kinsley is currently in the 6th grade and is a year ahead of her American peers. She attends private Christian school three days a week and focuses on her performing arts courses two days a week. She has been in acting courses since age 4 and has starred in musical theater production of “Snap” at Hurst Lodge Performing Arts in Ascot, England and in the musical production of “The Lion King” at the Cat Theatre in Carmel, IN. She has also starred in a local commercial and film festival short. She is committed to her desire to entertain and is currently enrolled in private dance lessons, piano, voice, and tumbling.
Kinsley also enjoys international travel and has seen several countries including but not limited to Spain, Portugal, Brussels, Belgium, Amsterdam, Wales, France, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Demark, Switzerland, Monaco, Austria, Greece, Netherlands, Mexico, and of course England, where she lived for 4 years.
Kinsley is also committed to serving others. She volunteers monthly with her brother and Dad at the Gleaners Food Bank where her father is a Board member and volunteers. She has participated in a variety of charity events in the UK and US. For the past two years, Kinsley has been a participant in the Miss Indiana Princess camp and fundraised for kids with special needs.
In 2018, she started Kinsley’s Kreations (www.kinsleyskreations.com) as a division under her mother’s 501(c)3 in 2018. Through this Kinsley creates a variety of slime products, which is all the rave with her peer group. A large portion of the sales proceeds goes to helping children with special needs and Kinsley is also partnering with Warren Central High School and will distribute slime pots to special needs students as it has been proven that slime products aid with attention.
Kinsley is an avid lover of animals of all kinds and also enjoys game night with her family, dancing, acting, riding her electric skateboard, hoverboard, and swimming.
KYNON "KJ" INGRAM II
(THE WISE LITTLE BROTHER)
KJ is 9 years old and is an avid gamer. Having been tested with a 153 IQ at age 5, KJ is no stranger to being a straight A student, even while being at a grade level ahead of his peers. His formal education started in the UK at a private performing arts school in Ascot, England. He is a huge fan of Fortnite, Legos, and acting. He has been in acting courses since age 3 and has starred in musical theater production of “Snap” at Hurst Lodge Performing Arts in Ascot, England and in the musical production of “The Lion King” at the Cat Theatre in Carmel, Indiana; along with a local commercial.
KJ also enjoys helping others and volunteers monthly with his sister and Dad at the Gleaners Food Bank where his father is a Board member and volunteers. He also enjoys international travel and has seen several countries including but not limited to Spain, Portugal, Brussels, Belgium, Amsterdam, Wales, France, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Demark, Switzerland, Monaco, Austria, Greece, Netherlands, Mexico, and of course England, where he lived for 4 years. His first accent was British and can still be detected at times.
He enjoys playing basketball, beating his family at monopoly, Boys’ Night Out to the Pacers game with his Dad, caring for his pet hamster Josh, riding his moped, swimming, playing with friends, and learning about dinosaurs.