Khalilah Shakir Lyons

Register now to experience Khalilah Shakir Lyons at the Leadership Breakfast, Feb 7

Khalilah Shakir Lyons is a Chicagoland-based multi-hyphenate—founder, coach, storyteller, movement maker, speaker, mentor, and writer. Her work connects individual purpose, community power, and impactful experiences through transformative platforms.

As a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader, Khalilah’s mission is to empower individuals to scale human connection through essential conversations and sustainable strategies. Recognized among Mogul’s Top 100 DEI Leaders in 2021 and Teambuilding.com’s Top DEI Consultants in 2024, she was named the 2024 Corporate Woman of Achievement by the National Association of Women Business Owners - Chicago.

Through Answer the Moment, LLC, Khalilah drives cultures of empowerment by addressing retention, leadership, DEI, and talent development to create equitable, thriving workplaces. With over 20 years of experience partnering with organizations like General Mills, YMCA Chicago, Ronald McDonald House Charities and Grant Thornton, her intuitive coaching and consulting style helps leaders develop daily habits that foster engagement, significance, and high performance.

Khalilah’s passion extends beyond her business. She is a board member for the International Women’s Forum - Chicago and Female Strong, advisory board member of Focus Fairies and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her thought leadership has been featured on platforms like Empathy Edge, Jamaica TV and Chicago Access Network Television.

Her first book, The B-List: Prioritize Your Purpose Everyday, guides readers toward living with personal freedom, peace, and purpose. Khalilah’s work continues to inspire individuals and organizations to lead authentically and create lasting impact.

Want to learn more from Khalilah? Join us for a Senior Leadership Breakfast Author Series event on Friday, February, from 7:30-9:30 AM at TBD in Chicago.

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Khalilah Shakir Lyons embodies the values of Conscious Leadership and Higher Purpose through her transformative work as a founder, coach, and thought leader. With an unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and organizations, Khalilah connects purpose-driven leadership with sustainable strategies that foster equitable, thriving workplaces.

Her mission to scale human connection aligns deeply with the principles of Conscious Capitalism—creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. Khalilah's contributions through Answer the Moment, LLC, her board involvement, and her thought leadership reflect a dedication to cultivating cultures of empowerment, trust, and authenticity.

Recognized for her achievements and visionary leadership, Khalilah’s work reminds us that when purpose, people, and impact converge, we can elevate humanity and drive meaningful change.