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Whether it's starring in her own reality TV show, or running a multi-million fashion empire, it's always been family first for Kimora Lee Simmons.

And nothing has changed.

For Baby Phat's latest collaboration with Forever 21, Kimora is not only helming the beloved Y2K brand, but she is doing so with her daughters, Ming Lee Simmons, 22, and Aoki Lee Simmons, 20, by her side.

"It's exciting to see the girls grow up. Obviously they're independent, they have their own will and wishes.

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I'm trying to create for them a very strong business sense and a very strong sense of independence and autonomy," the fashion mogul, 47, tells PEOPLe exclusively. "I want them to know that I'm growing something for them — me and them.

That's it. Me and my five kids. "

And part of building that empire is making sure her children comprehend the me