From Heels Class to Social ENterprise
2015: The Spark
2016: Empowering the Next Generation
2016: Empowering the Next Generation
What started as a heels class in Chicago quickly transformed into a movement of empowerment. Shakila Stewart founded Walk This Way Movement, Inc. to help women conquer fears, overcome obstacles, and build confidence through the art of walking in heels. The second class was even featured on ABC’s Windy City Live talk show, marking the movement’s early success.
2016: Empowering the Next Generation
2016: Empowering the Next Generation
2016: Empowering the Next Generation
Recognizing a gap in confidence-building tools for teenage girls, Walk This Way Movement launched Chin Up! You Got This! Confidence Training. This workshop focused on empowering teen girls with self-esteem and resilience—no heels required.
2017: Bold Moves to Los Angeles
2016: Empowering the Next Generation
2017: Bold Moves to Los Angeles
After partnering with schools, women’s organizations, and community groups in Chicago, Walk This Way Movement expanded to Los Angeles. Through collaborations with organizations like Los Angeles Business Source and Magnolia Science Academy 3, the movement reached new communities and broadened its impact.
2019: Confidence in Print
2021–2023: A Symbol of Self-Worth
2017: Bold Moves to Los Angeles
Founder Shakila Stewart expanded the movement’s influence by publishing Chin Up! You Got This!™ Walk This Way into Self-Worth, Your Dreams, and Your Purpose. The book, along with workshops and book signings, inspired countless women and youth to embrace confidence and resilience.
2021–2023: A Symbol of Self-Worth
2021–2023: A Symbol of Self-Worth
2021–2023: A Symbol of Self-Worth
Walk This Way Movement introduced The One Pearl Initiative, celebrating the unique value of every woman and girl. The campaign’s signature pearl necklaces sold out in just 10 minutes, sparking a movement of self-love and confidence.
2024: Turning Pain Into Purpose
2021–2023: A Symbol of Self-Worth
2021–2023: A Symbol of Self-Worth
Inspired by a young girl’s story of finding hope in the words “Chin Up! You Got This!,” Walk This Way Movement officially established Chin Up! You Got This! as a California nonprofit on June 26, 2024.
Meet Shakila Stewart - Certified Life breakthrough Coach
Shakila Stewart
Shakila Stewart is the visionary founder of Walk This Way Movement, Inc., and a Certified Life Breakthrough Coach, Business Etiquette Consultant, Author, and Executive Leadership Development Trainer. For more than 15 years, she has empowered over 3,000 women, youth, and professionals through confidence-building programs, leadership development, and transformational coaching.
What began in 2015 as the Walk This Way Heels Class—using movement as a metaphor for walking through life with strength and grace—has since grown into a national empowerment platform featuring workshops, coaching, bestselling books, and the creation of Chin Up! You Got This!, a nonprofit dedicated to confidence and purpose.
Shakila’s innovative work and inspiring story have been featured on ABC’s Windy City Live, Black Enterprise, and The Steve Harvey Show, and she continues to help individuals rise with confidence, identity, and purpose.
To explore Shakila’s executive leadership coaching and corporate training programs, visit:
www.ShakilaStewart.com