August 9, 2023

A Fearless Leader in Our Community, an Interview with Keran Fears

Sara

When a child grows up in an underprivileged home, where money is not abundant, and they lose both their parents at a young age, this can create an abundance of fear. Given that situation, one can either live in a state of fear or trust that somehow, someway, everything will work out. Keran Fears, a Jefferson County native and Hillsboro, Missouri resident was this child. She describes growing up living very poor, and losing her father at age six, and her mother at age thirteen. Rather than being stuck in a fearful state, resenting the world for the hand she was dealt, she made a conscious choice to believe in the goodness in this world. While Fears may be her last name, Keran has never let fear hold her back.

Keran also does not seem to have a fear or worry about her capacity to fit all of her philanthropic endeavors into her busy schedule. In addition to being a wife to Steve (of 27 years), a mom, grandma, working full time, and volunteering, she is also a proud member of the Twin City Area Optimist Club, as well as a member of the Hillsboro Lion’s Club. This summer, the Hillsboro Lion’s Club presented her with the coveted Melvin Jones award. She has helped countless people with mortgages over the last two decades, currently serving as the Branch Manager for HomeStar Financial Corporation.

Throughout her career, Keran has served her many clients, as well as developed close relationships with realtors and other professionals in the real estate industry. She extends her service to numerous nonprofit organizations, constantly assisting with local charity events. Karen says she typically says, “Yes!” when asked to help out.

Helping comes naturally to this energetic and compassionate soul. From entertaining with her fun balloon art and amusing photo booth, to creatively decorating and taking photos, to skillfully cooking and baking, Keran offers her many talents to evoke smiles and laughter, while enhancing connections and fundraising efforts. Keran has created a reputation of giving her time and energy, with no expectation of receiving anything in return. This is extremely evident during the chaotic holiday season, when she cooks homemade meals to feed dozens of those in need each year.

Keran not only feeds those who need physical fuel, she also feeds those around her with a comforting and peaceful energy. Her tranquil spirit is contagious as her light shines from a place of confident abundance. When I asked how she manages to stay so calm amidst such a bustling schedule, she says she, “Just stays positive and believes good things will happen.” Keran trusts that things always work out, regardless of the circumstance. Keran manifests hope, living by the concepts in the book, “The Secret,” by Rhonda Byrne.

Fortunately, for our community, Keran keeps no secrets about her intention to be of service. She graciously shares her originality and benevolence with a cheery disposition. Keran is living proof that with optimism, trust, and being fearless, anyone can impact others, one itty-bitty smile, balloon, photo, or mortgage at a time.

This is a non-paid endorsement, encouraging you to connect with Keran, while taking a page out of her book. We invite you to release an objective that may be holding you back from sharing your talents with our world. Keran proves that no hardship, obstacle, or schedule needs to interfere with believing in ourselves, and in the goodness around us. Thank you, Keran Fears, for being a fearless leader, consistently and authentically showing up to give back.

“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no trouble, noise, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”