Kiya Winston can definitely be considered a celebrity in her own right, and it’s not just because of her husband. The forward-thinking African American is a fashion designer with her own studio and a multitude of high-profile clients. Her spouse Mike Tomlin is famous as the head coach of the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers. She has had a passion for designing and making bodywear since she was ten years old and has made a successful career out of it. Kiya describes herself as a mother, wife and designer.
Kiya Winston’s biography
Kiya Winston was born in Morristown, New Jersey. However, information on her actual date of birth is not available. As a child, she was very small and wanted clothes that could be cool and fit at the same time. She started designing for herself because it was difficult to find ready-made solutions. She asked for a sewing machine for Christmas and started using it when she was 11, sewing pillows, ducks and dresses.
Kiya Winston spent her entire childhood designing, sewing and making clothes, including baby outfits and prom dresses for herself and friends. Not much is known about her family, however, it’s no secret that her parents divorced when she was young. As a result, Kiya and her siblings were raised by their mother.
She took her sewing machine to college and made clothes for her gymnastics club and even a pregnant coach.
Kiya Winston’s husband and children
When they were students at William & Mary’s college, Kiya Winston met Mike Tomlin and they began dating. Tomlin was a class ahead and a big receiver for the school’s football team. He was a pre-law student and she was a pre-med student. However, after Mike decided on a coaching career, Kiya, who originally considered a career in medicine, transferred to the College of Design, Art and Architectural Planning at the University of Cincinnati when she realized that a medical career and the Her husband’s football were possible coaching career would make for a difficult married life.
The couple tied the knot in 1996, a year after Mike finished school and two weeks after she graduated.
Despite the fact that her husband is Mike, Kiya is ranked as the third youngest head coach in any of the four major professional sports in the United States and has zero interest in football. She dedicates her time to her family, her husband and her business.
Their marriage is blessed with 3 children; 2 boys, Dean (* 2000) and Mason (* 2002) and daughter Harley Quinn (* 2006). She lives with her family in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh and regularly attends the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.
6 things about Mike Tomlin’s wife
1. Kiya Winston’s parents divorced when she was young and she watched her mother at work to support her children. This led to her being determined to become financially independent.
2. There is talent in Kiya’s lineage. Her grandfather has performed alongside many well-known artists, including Tony Bennett and Billie Holiday. Her sister Mia is a photographer and artist.
3. Kiya Tomlin launched her gorgeous collection of redesigned tracksuits in 2014. Uptown Sweats is inspired by the energy and ambition of today’s modern woman. Her designs combine femininity, versatility, style, function and luxurious comfort. Her designs are aimed at women over the age of 30 and are made in the USA.
4. Her net worth is estimated at $1 million, although this isn’t chicken feed. It pales in comparison to her husband’s net worth of over $16 million. Tomlin is said to earn a salary of $6 million every year.
5. She refused to be interviewed in HBO’s documentary First Ladies of Sport twice because she thought it would be about her husband’s soccer and would be more of a reality show. The producers had to send a rough draft of the show to get her to appear on the show.
6. Their eldest son Dean, nicknamed Dino, received an offer to play football at his parents’ alma mater. He got involved with the University of Maryland instead, probably because he wanted less pressure.