Kim Kardashian Says Mom Kris Jenner Taught Her to Negotiate The reality star says she's been "very fortunate" to have her mother Kris Jenner as her manager since she began her career. She said she was always too "insecure" to br negotiate deals for herself, and credits her mother with helping her to gain that confidence. Kim Kardashian West, via 'Elle' Now, the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star believes she'd be "very confident" in tackling negotiations by herself. She added that she "learned so much" throughout br her career from her mom.