About Our CEO

Kenyatta Ann Davis, MBA
Founder & CEO of McKinley Modern

Kenyatta Ann Davis is a Chicago-based entrepreneur, REALTOR®, and creative visionary dedicated to helping women live beautifully—from their homes to their habits. With a unique blend of business strategy, editorial storytelling, and aesthetic direction, Kenyatta leads McKinley Modern with heart, intention, and an eye for elevated simplicity.

She holds an MBA in Operational Excellence and a B.S. in Agriculture & Food Science, combining analytical thinking with soulful creativity. Her professional journey includes years in corporate operations and project management, but her purpose has always been rooted in creating space—visually, emotionally, and physically—for women to feel seen, centered, and powerful.

Through McKinley Modern, Kenyatta brings her signature style to life across home decor, digital media, and lifestyle experiences. From curated pop-ups and The Modern Edit publication to her work as a licensed real estate professional, she is committed to designing a brand—and a movement—that reflects softness, strength, and soulful sophistication.

The Muse & The Mogul.

Kenyatta champions a new kind of muse: one who is both visionary and grounded, curated and real, minimal and magnetic. Her work is a reflection of the women she serves—those who are designing lives that feel just as beautiful as they look.

Follow her journey on Instagram @kenyattadavischicago
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