Dr. Karla Davis-Luster is a dynamic businesswoman, entrepreneur, mother, and author. Inspired by her mentors, her mother was her greatest influencer, setting her on a path of hard work from a young age. Karla’s career spanned corporate roles in major QSR brands, where she held leadership positions including Regional Vice President of the Midwest Division. In 2012, Karla transitioned to entrepreneurship, opening a UPS Store in the South Loop of Chicago, which she has successfully operated for over twelve years.

During the 2020 pandemic, Karla launched “Karla’s Klozet,” an online consignment and retail store, alongside her clothing line, “The KKZT Collection,” co-created with her children, Erin and Keiten Davis. Motivated to explore new avenues, she fulfilled her passion for writing by authoring the novel “The Woman Tells,” by observations of relationships.

Karla’s story reflects resilience and ambition, from her beginnings in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood to becoming a prominent figure in business and literature.