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Meet Shakyra
Author | Speaker | Leader | Mentor
Shakyra Stephens is a phenomenal leader, teacher, speaker, devoted mother, spiritual warrior and active duty service member. She currently serves as a Motor Transport Operator, Physical Training Instructor, Equal Opportunity Leader and a Chemical Instructor in the United States Army. The North Carolina native enjoys traveling and has conducted a myriad of tours and training overseas. Kyra has always had a passion for writing and hopes to encourage and inspire others throughout their journey and provide tools to assist with said healing. She remains dedicated to her assignment and strives to leave a positive impact with whom all she encounters.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 10+ years of Active Duty service in the United States Armed Forces.
- Received several awards in her ranks to include physical fitness, ethics, and performance.
- Trained an endless number of soldiers and developed holistic health plans in order to improve and maintain soldiers physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
- Key leader that has gained several promotion statuses as well as assisted with the personal and professional development of her soldiers to ensure they gained the same said statuses.
- Recoginized and gifted by her Post General during overseas tour for her stellar leadership, attention to detail, and pride in the wear and appearance of her military uniform.
Testimonials
Kyra Stephens is an excellent leader that goes above and beyond to demonstrate, assist and instill in you. She genuinely cares and will always be around in your time of need. Kyra sets the standard high and is truly an inspiration to other women within the Armed Forces as well as in the civilian sector. She's a prime example that you can have it all; a career, a family, and still look good while doing so. She has always displayed a great deal of unparalleled resilience while facing adversity. Your message and the tools you've provided are spot on.
(HR Specialist)
Shakyra has always struck me as an intelligent human being of good moral character, professionalism, and one who maintains a positive attitude throughout it all. She's committed to excellence and constantly strives to provide purpose, motivation, and direction. Kyra's leadership,unwavering loyalty, resilience, reliability and discipline are all unmatched.
(U.S. Armed Forces)
Since meeting Kyra, she has shown nothing but motivation and passion for both her personal and professional life. She has left a positive impression on our unit due to her ability to teach as well as openness to learn. It was a great honor to have served alongside with such a competent, sophisticated, and resilient leader like Shakyra Stephens.
(U.S. Armed Forces)
I've known Kyra for an extremely long time and I personally attest to her intelligence, fortitude, and professionalism. She displays exceptional qualities as a awesome leader, trainer, and motivator in her field. Kyra goes out of her way to help , mentor and ensure the welfare of others . Her upbeat personality and willingness to help you leaves an unforgettable impression. As a good friend and former co-worker, I'm extremely proud and it brings me great pleasure to observe you showcasing such resilience, and dedication to remain that unrelenting positive leader that you are, in spite of. Your message is definitely needed and thanks for the transparency and tools you provide in an attempt to assist someone else.
(U.S. Armed Forces)
I've worked alongside Shakyra Stephens for years as she's held several key leadership positions and I've personally witnessed her endure a great deal of trials and tribulations. However if you weren't in her close circle you'd never know due to her professionalism and resilience which is truly unmatched. I'm extremely inspired by her story and her dedication to provide a pathway of encouragement and tools for others. I pray she continues to have a positive impact on every soul that comes in contact with her message. 1 Peter 5:10 says " And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast"
(U.S. Army Ret.)
Book Overview
Beauty for Ashes depicts the journey of a young lady faced with a multitude of adversity since childhood and how she managed to maneuver using God’s word and tools of resilience. Kyra recounts some of her most challenging moments to include her teen pregnancy, abortion, child custody issues, as well as a countless number of additional trials and tribulation in an attempt to shed light on these very life altering situations within our communities; while simultaneously providing a pathway for Healing. Journey along as she advances throughout her Roadmap to Restoration. Godspeed!
