Shakila Stewart is the visionary founder and Chief Confidence Officer of Walk This Way Movement, Inc. and the nonprofit Chin Up! You Got This!, two powerful initiatives dedicated to helping women and teen girls build confidence, embrace their self-worth, and walk boldly toward their dreams.

As a Premier Confidence and Presence Coach, Shakila has spent over a decade transforming lives through performance-based workshops that blend affirmations, posture, presence, personality, movement, and runway techniques. Her unique approach empowers participants to unlock their inner strength and walk with purpose—both on the runway and in life.

From her humble beginnings in Chicago to building a thriving empowerment movement in Los Angeles, Shakila’s journey has been marked by resilience, faith, and a passion for transformation. She is the author of multiple books, including the bestselling Chin Up! You Got This! Walk This Way Into Self-Worth, Your Dreams, and Your Purpose, which inspires readers to embrace their power, heal from within, and confidently step into their purpose.

Through Chin Up! You Got This!, Shakila has impacted over 3,000 women and youth with confidence and leadership workshops, mentorship programs, and life coaching, serving underserved communities such as foster youth, young women navigating the juvenile justice system, and survivors of trauma. Her signature programs—The Runway Workout and The One Pearl Mentoring Program—have become safe, transformative spaces where participants rediscover their value and stand tall inside and out.

A sought-after speaker, author, and creative leader, Shakila has partnered with schools, corporations, and entertainment platforms to share her message of confidence, presence, and purpose. Her work is widely recognized for its innovative approach to self-esteem and mental wellness, merging movement, storytelling, and personal development to create lasting transformation.

“Chin up—you got this!” isn’t just her mantra—it’s her mission to help others rise, reclaim their worth, and walk boldly into the life they were created to live.