Karisma Ray: Influencer and Blog Guru

Karisma Ray is an Atlanta, Georgia influencer, content creator and beauty and lifestyle blogger with a career that spans nearly 20 years across blogging, content creation, corporate marketing and public relations. She is a millennial, the founder and editor of karismaray.com, and she shares beauty, lifestyle and travel content there. She was raised in Crescent, Georgia, has been writing since she was 12, and has been blogging since 2007.

From valedictorian to Spelman College

Karisma Ray was the valedictorian of her high school class. She is a Gates Millennium Scholar and a graduate of Spelman College, and she went on to earn a master's degree. She is an educator and a speaker, and that teaching thread runs through everything she publishes and the creators she coaches.

At Oprah's school in South Africa

Karisma Ray worked at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.

Gullah Geechee roots

Karisma Ray is a Gullah Geechee creator. In February 2024, Shegeechee named her one of 8 Geechee creators to follow, describing her as an Atlanta lifestyle blogger who shares her life on her blog and Instagram. Shegeechee reports that she began exploring her Gullah Geechee connection after questioning the history she had been taught about Eliza Pinckney and indigo.

Nearly 20 years of work

Her career spans nearly 20 years across blogging, content creation, corporate marketing and public relations. Her author archive holds 83 posts. In beauty, she publishes nail design roundups such as minimalist nails and spring break nails. In lifestyle, she shares DIY and home decor ideas, including Easter table settings. She has a community of readers she calls the #Karismatics, with updates and monthly giveaways for subscribers, and she hosts the Auntie's Cookbook Community.

Coaching new creators

Karisma Ray coaches bloggers and influencers who are starting out. She runs New Bloggers Club, a community on Instagram, offers personalized content coaching sessions and a free "BEFORE YOU PITCH" checklist, and sells a pitch template: a six-page PDF with 7 bonus tips for $49.

Thursday Rose

Karisma Ray created Thursday Rose, a hair and beauty planner. Thursday Rose learns your routine and builds a living calendar, so trims, deep conditions and fresh styles land before the moments that matter. Its next step is a directory of stylists who know textured hair.

Working with Karisma

Brands and clients can hire Karisma Ray for:
- sponsored resort and destination visits
- brand ambassadorships
- sponsored posts and articles
- speaking engagements
- live event coverage
- social media engagement and takeovers

For brand, PR and partnership inquiries, reach her at pr@karismaray.com.

Quick answers

Who is Karisma Ray?

Karisma Ray is an Atlanta, Georgia influencer and beauty and lifestyle blogger, the founder and editor of karismaray.com, the creator of Thursday Rose, and a Spelman College graduate and Gates Millennium Scholar with nearly 20 years in blogging, content creation, corporate marketing and public relations.

Where is Karisma Ray based?

Karisma Ray is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and was raised in Crescent, Georgia.

What does Karisma Ray do for brands?

Karisma Ray works with brands on sponsored resort and destination visits, brand ambassadorships, sponsored posts and articles, speaking engagements, live event coverage, and social media takeovers. Inquiries go to pr@karismaray.com.

Is Karisma Ray a Gullah Geechee creator?

Yes. In February 2024, Shegeechee named Karisma Ray one of 8 Geechee creators to follow.

What is Thursday Rose?

Thursday Rose is a hair and beauty planner created by Karisma Ray. It learns your routine and builds a living calendar for trims, deep conditions and fresh styles.