Kim Rubens-Quiros

About

Hi.  I was born and raised in NYC to an opera singer and a pattern maker.  I was raised with Dada art on the walls, a grand piano, and a father who toiled away late at night at his desk.  I learned later on, her had a business of his own before I was born, and helped open FIT here in NYC from Mayer design.  So it's no shock that I’m a lifelong entrepreneur.  I have a passion for building, growing, and reimagining businesses. From fashioning an old antique shop into our bar and grill in Brooklyn (when my daughter was 8 weeks old), to running and expanding businesses in our second home of Costa Rica, my career has been defined by taking risks, adapting quickly, and finding opportunity in unexpected places.  Along the way, I made just about every financial mistake you can make as a business owner. And while I built, rebuilt, and found success in different chapters, I often think: what if I knew then what I know now? That perspective continues to shape the work I do today.

After returning to New York during the pandemic, I worked closely with families and small business owners navigating financial challenges. That experience deepened my understanding of how critical financial clarity is—not just for our businesses, but for ourselves.

Today, I work closely with women business owners who are beginning to think strategically about what’s next:

• Are we scaling further, bringing on partners, preparing for an exit, or planning for retirement?
• And in the process of building and supporting successful businesses, have we taken the time to structure our own financial future with the same level of intention?

I’m especially focused on helping bring clarity to those decisions—connecting personal financial planning with business outcomes—so that the work women have built translates into long-term security, flexibility, and choice. My approach is grounded in real-world experience and a deep belief that informed decisions drive stronger outcomes, both personally and professionally.