Bio 2025

For the past 30 years, Stephanie C. Harper, PHRca, CHRM, CCP, has worked in the human resources field with some of America’s most prominent business entities. First as an employee, then a Business Consultant, Stephanie has been a leader in the human resources world making indelible marks and leaving an impact on those whom she encounters.

Gifted with a “scribes anointing”, Stephanie has been writing since she was a child.  In high school she challenged her English teacher in the form of a poem during their daily journal requirement and this set the stage for her to share her writing with the world. With the help of her teacher, Stephanie submitted her first works to Hallmark, resulting in her first greeting card being published in the 10th grade.

After being laid off during the dot-com bust and seeking employment options, Stephanie frequently heard she was “overqualified.” Instead of letting the rejection define her, she used it as motivation to reinvent her career. That journey led her to write her first book in 2006, Why Should I Hire You?, a bold response to the very question employers kept asking.  In 2008, Stephanie released her second book, entitled, A Kingdom Built Career, where she asked her father in the faith, Bishop Noel Jones to pen the foreword. These two books, set a new stage for Stephanie as a subject matter expert in the career services field, and opened countless doors for her “to become”  a well sought after speaker for conferences and worship centers, as well as and a contributing writer for newspapers and magazine. Her first national feature was in the Wall Street Journal and she was a regular contributor the Atlanta Business Journey, Streaming Faith, and her first column was with Diversity News. These are just a few of the media outlets that have sought her expertise.

A true trailblazer, Stephanie became the first employment expert featured for both the Reggie Gay Gospel Show (91.9FM) and the nationally syndicated SGN The Light were her debut “Career Minute” reached over 2.5 million listeners.  Her unique approach to career strategies, gave her a dual audience to share her expertise. This strategy of success continued to work in her favor and piques the interest of many.  Stephanie has written over 15 books, and is soon to release A Labor of Love: Understanding Dementia.  This is an educational tool written for others who may unexpectedly become caregivers as Stephanie did caring her her grandmother from the age of 99 to 107, the job she was “under-qualified” for, but the one that gave her the most joy!

As the first certified HR Director for one of the world’s largest faith-based and family-owned hair care companies, Stephanie not only led core HR functions but also played a key role in hiring contractors for the company’s annual “world famous” hair show and staffing its media publication (a separate business entity). This exposure to the inner workings of media gave her a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective that sparked a new vision.  No stranger to the world of media, in 2008, she launched CAREER Magazine to give readers a real-world, behind-the-scenes perspective of the workplace—something she found missing in traditional career publications, which often offered polished, journalistic takes instead of practical, hands-on insight from the employer’s side of the desk. The CAREER Magazine motto was simply, “Know Better, Do Better, Live Better!” As that was her message of hope for the readership.

Stephanie’s proven success strategies have earned her appearances on several major television platforms, including TBN and The Steve Harvey TV Show. She often jokes that she was an invited guest before Oprah or Michelle Obama—whether by design or pure scheduling luck, it’s a fun fact that adds flair to her bio and reflects her journey to standing among celebrated Queens.

Speaking of Queens, in 2013 Stephanie launched the Quintessential Queens Conference—a dynamic gathering that continues to empower women across the country. Held annually during the first weekend of March, the conference proudly ushers in Women’s International Month with inspiration, sisterhood, and purpose.

A true serial entrepreneur, Stephanie – – known as The HR Compliance Coach—partners with businesses seeking expert guidance in human resources. With a sharp eye for compliance and a heart for people, she helps organizations navigate complex HR challenges with clarity and confidence.

Stephanie’s latest venture is an expressive dress line (www.sayitonadress.com) designed to help women boldly proclaim that “Queens Rock” and they have G.O.A.L.S.—an acrostic for Go On And Live, Sis! Through fashion, inspiration, and purpose, Stephanie continues to be a powerful messenger.

From the very beginning, Stephanie’s life has been marked by divine purpose. She often says, “I’m like no one else you’ll ever meet,” not out of pride, but out of gratitude for the God who set her apart. Her birth alone is a testament to His sovereignty. After doctors told her mother she could no longer have children, God had the final say—bringing Stephanie into the world in a way that only He could orchestrate.

She was born at home, delivered by her father—a young Airman and father of six. As the baby of the family and the only girl, Stephanie learned early to find joy in her own company and to draw others in with charm and creativity. Due to complications at birth, she was monitored for brain damage until the age of three—but, her she is a mastermind who has successfully navigated through life. Stephanie is a native of California and she continues to be “Stephanitely Successful”!