My Story
Hi, my name is Ivy Grant. I am the president and founder of I Am My Sister non-profit organization. I’m excited you're here to learn more about myself and how this initiative began.
I am a mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many, born and raised in St. Louis, Mo.
During my senior year in high school, I became pregnant with my now 15-year-old son. My senior year was tough because I was still determining what my future would look like and if I would be able to go to college as I had planned. With my parents' support and God's mercy, I was fortunate enough to go out of state and attend the illustrious Florida A&M University.
During my senior year of college, I applied and got accepted into the Teach for America education program. Once I graduated, I moved back to St. Louis where I began my education career as a 3rd-grade teacher in what is considered a low to moderate income area within St. Louis Public schools.
After teaching for a few years my interest began to shift and I decided to pursue a career in real estate. I was introduced to the real estate industry in 1999, when my mom became a realtor and eventually established our family-owned brokerage, St. Louis Metro Realtors in 2002.
As I navigated the real estate industry, my path of purpose began to bloom. God combined my passion for education and real estate and gave me the vision to create I Am My Sister to help my community build and sustain generational wealth through healing and homeownership.
It has not been easy to become the person I am evolving into, but becoming a mother at a young age taught me that quitting wasn't an option. What keeps me going is prayer and surrounding myself with like-minded people who can pour into me when my well is dry.
What I am continuously learning is growth happens in the valley. Even when it appears we are in the lowest and darkest place of our lives, God will always produce something beautiful.
Ivy Grant; Founder and President