I’m Rayan Marhamo, the Founder and CEO of Kinisi Apparel — a mom, a college graduate, and someone who has built a deep love for fitness and healthy living.
I created Kinisi Apparel after realizing that the market didn’t offer the products I truly needed during my own fitness journey. I wanted high-quality, versatile, and stylish fitness accessories and athleisure wear that could support both performance and confidence.
What started as a personal mission has grown into a brand dedicated to empowering others to embrace movement. We’re continuously expanding our collections to bring you functional, durable, and trend-forward fitness accessories and apparel.
My Journey
My path to fitness was far from easy. In my senior year of high school, I became fixated on being “skinny” and turned to unhealthy habits like laxative supplements and severe meal restriction. This led to an unhealthy relationship with both food and my body.
By 2016, I realized I needed a real change — not just physically but also mentally. I slowly started going to the gym, but soon after I began an acne treatment that caused significant weight gain. Then I became pregnant, and by the end of my pregnancy in 2019, I weighed 200 lbs.
After having my baby boy in July 2019, I lost 50 lbs in just two months but was left with loose skin and lingering dissatisfaction with my body. At my six-week check-up, I was diagnosed with postpartum depression. I felt alone and unhappy, going to the gym sporadically but still struggling.
By January 2020, I was ready to take control. I committed to a new lifestyle, found a gym I could trust to care for my son, and began training consistently. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I was unemployed and living with my dad, feeling defeated. But during that time, working out became my outlet — a source of strength, healing, and purpose.
The gym transformed not just my body, but also my mindset. I learned the importance of self-love and prioritizing my own well-being. In January 2021, that passion inspired me to launch Kinisi Apparel, a brand created to support others on their own journeys of movement and transformation.
Our Mission Moving Forward
At Kinisi Apparel, our mission is to inspire confidence through movement. We believe that fitness is more than a routine — it’s a mindset, a way to honor your body, and a path to self-love.
From one mom, dreamer, and fitness enthusiast to you, I want Kinisi to be more than just apparel — I want it to be a community that reminds you that no matter where you start, every step forward is progress.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. Let’s keep moving together.
— Rayan Marhamo
Founder & CEO, Kinisi Apparel