KEEPING IT LIT® Media FOUNDERS

 Debra and Jabari Steward are the Founders of Keeping It Lit Media—a global movement empowering purpose-driven couples to take their marriage from "fine" to phenomenal. Through a unique blend of heartfelt personal experience and professional insight, they inspire couples to rediscover connection, communication, and purpose in their marriages.

Their story began with a shared commitment to transform their own marriage, which evolved into a mission to help others experience the same life-changing connection. Drawing from their journey and training—including enrollment in the Gottman Institute’s Clinical Foundations in Couples Therapy—they developed The Keeping It Lit® Signature Framework for Marriage Transformation, a proven, four-pillar approach to build deeper connection, meaningful communication, and enduring love.

Known for their relatable style and authentic message, Debra and Jabari guide couples to move beyond "just fine" and embrace a thriving, purpose-filled marriage. They host The Lit Lounge Live! podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, have been invited as guests on The Love Drops Podcast and The Unstoppable Solutions Podcast, and are currently in the pre-manuscript phase of their first book, 

Disconnect: The Silent Root of Marital Struggles and How to Overcome It.

Beyond their digital work, the Stewards have partnered with 

Bishop Jerry L. Sorrells, Sr., to provide marriage enrichment programs for The Body of Christ in South Los Angeles. Their mini-course on marital disconnect

has impacted couples in five countries across two continents,

making their message truly global.

Debra and Jabari’s mission is clear: to transform marriages through spiritual connection, intentional communication, and purposeful love, empowering couples to create extraordinary marriages that last a lifetime.