Matt Prater is a name you hear through the NFL like a field goal. Prater’s leg went down in history when he kicked the longest field goal in NFL history (64 yards, & 61 back in 2019) He no longer holds that record (it was surpassed in 2021), but it’s still a kick that’s etched in NFL history. But not only is Matt a kicker, he’s a name for clutch plays and unwavering dedication. Yet there’s an army behind all great athletes. For Matt, that’s his wife. And now with the Arizona Cardinals, Matt’s still showing that it’s not all kickers or punts he can do, but that it’s all about being memorable on and off the field.

But wait, there’s more! Matt has been crushing records and playing for the Arizona Cardinals while his better half is launching something completely different and so, as Prater’s making the slashing kicks, Wifey’s steering the business side of things.

Who is Kati Prater?

Kati Prater, former Kati Rene Stark, is not only the wife of an NFL player — she’s a beast. When she’s not behind Matt’s back in the crowd, she’s out stealing minds with her entrepreneurship. The mother of three and native of Mesa, Arizona, has been taking a shine to the beauty world and her eye is on the prize. Kati and Matt first connected over a “ugly sweater” Christmas party (because what’s the better way to start your holidays than with some cheer?), and ever since they have been a team. This couple is not just family and football—they’re on the same side, no matter what.

Kati Prater doesn’t just have a beauty empire to run: she’s running the world. Her biggest love is funding Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), a non-profit working to end child trafficking. OUR does the grunt work of rescue victims and arrest bad guys, bringing together ex-CIA, Navy SEALs and Special Ops personnel. Not your typical charity work, but Kati is all over it. As she puts it: “I want to be part of something bigger than myself, and OUR gives me that chance” And so, when it came time for her birthday, she wasn’t asking for presents—she was asking for donations to this cause of hers. You know, a birthday wish for good reason!

Kati’s involvement with OUR reveals just how serious she is about her values: “We are about fighting for people who can’t speak for themselves and Kati is doing just that.” She is doing good, both with her beauty company and by getting attention for a cause she cares about, showing the world you can do something important—while looking awesome too. And if you’d like to party with her, do not send flowers. Instead, check out O.U.R. and maybe help her do it for real. It’s just one more way Kati’s showing us beauty isn’t all skin deep.

Kati’s savvy is as savvy as Matt’s kick, and she’s used it to her advantage recently opened up a beauty shop. Check out Kati’s Instagram (@kati_rene) and get an insight into her world, where fashion meets business and family first. The family sappy and the shiny business blitz: Kati’s social media reminds us that an NFL wife is only one part of the story. She’s a book in her own right.

Does Matt Prater own a business?

Even the world of business can feel so different from the football field, but Matt Prater is no stranger to an adventure. In 2020, while the globe was caught in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, Matt and Kati did something daring: they opened an eyelash studio. Yes, you heard right — the NFL kicker, Matt Prater, started a beauty parlour with his wife. But it wasn’t a throwaway. This was a play-set. The two had been brewing up their business idea well before the pandemic and, in the face of everything, they opened The Lash Lounge in Birmingham.

Kati, being the sharp business woman that she is, was the catalyst of the project, and Matt was there with her all the way. Matt has given credit to Kati’s dedication and innovation in interview after interview to get the company going. As they put it, patience, persistence and lots of teamwork. The two of them created their own reality together. And if they survive a pandemic around the world and start a company, we only guess how much collaboration goes into their personal lives.

Including lash extensions, lash lifts and eyebrow treatments, The Lash Lounge is easily the hottest destination in Birmingham. They’re both as passionate about their business as Matt is about football, and they are as dedicated to excellence as one another, which is why the salon is such a success. Clients talk about the excellent service and the cozy feel — proof that when the Praters go after something, they’ll be in for a treat.

As Matt puts it, “My wife and I work really well together. She’s the mastermind behind the business, and I’m just the supportive partner, kicking field goals and cheering her on.” On the field or in the beauty world, their collaboration is nothing short of legendary. Matt Prater once made the longest field goal, but off the court, he’s making a name for himself as a businessman by working with Kati.