Reality tv star and entrepreneur Karlie Redd has expanded her résumé far past the display screen. In an unique interview with AllHipHopTV, the Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta forged member revealed that she is at present enrolled in legislation faculty whereas additionally holding a certification as a sex therapist. The two profession strikes caught many followers unexpectedly, together with. her co-star Yandy Smith-Harris.

“I’m taking law classes right now,” Karlie mentioned in a dialog with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur. “I went back because of my divorce. I was tired of paying lawyers and not understanding all the legal terms. I said, ‘Forget this, I’m going to law school.’”

Karlie defined that she’s at present finishing a lot of the coursework on-line however expects to transition to in-person lessons as she advances by way of this system. She hopes to complete inside 4 to 6 years.

“It’s at your own pace,” she mentioned. “But I want to graduate in about four years. In my world, I know it might take six, but I’m going to do it.”

The resolution to pursue a legislation diploma, she mentioned, got here from private frustration and a have to take management.

“After dealing with the court system, I was like, ‘I’m done letting someone else explain my life on paper,’” Karlie added. “Now I’m learning it myself.”

But that’s not her solely sudden pivot. The longtime tv character additionally revealed that she’s an authorized sex therapist.

“I got an endorsement deal from Doc Johnson, the adult toy company,” Redd mentioned. “They offered me my own sex toy line and asked me to go on tour with them. When I started doing appearances, people were asking questions I couldn’t answer so I decided to go back to school.”

Karlie mentioned the corporate inspired her to take formal coaching to higher symbolize the model and the subject material.

“They sent me to school for sexology,” she defined. “I studied, took my exam with the American Board of Sexology, and now I’m certified. I speak at conventions, bachelorette parties and events. People actually book me to talk about relationships and intimacy.”

The actress has lengthy balanced leisure with entrepreneurship. She co-owns Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles with singer Ne-Yo and not too long ago opened Red Room, a brand new restaurant in downtown Atlanta.

She mentioned a lot of her life comes from desirous to empower herself and others.

“Learning is key, especially for our people,” Redd mentioned. “I want women to understand that you can always evolve. You can always learn more and do more.”

The speak was carried out alongside fellow tv star Yandy Smith-Harris at WonWorld studios and coated home violence consciousness, enterprise ventures and household life. This breaking information was new data to Yandy, who shortly applauded Karlie’s dedication.

“I love learning, and I love helping people. Whether it’s through law or love, I’m going to do both,” Karlie concluded.

Karlie and Yandy not too long ago hosted the Courageous Awards occasion empowering girls in Atlanta.

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