Stefania Okolie has apparently left her reporter position with abc13 KTRK as her bio is no longer on the ABC/Disney owned station's website.
In addition to television journalism, Okolie also founded her own athletic fashion line called Solely Fit which just launched a partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods at the end of 2021.
Solely Fit has been featured in Essence and in articles throughout the Houston media.
Okolie joined abc13 KTRK in October of 2018.
She said on the "In My Humble Opinion" podcast that anchor Chauncy Glover helped get her the job with abc13 KTRK.
The University of South Carolina grad previously worked for:
- Fox 10 KSAZ Phoenix: Reporter
- WTKR News 3 Norfolk: Reporter
- WPEC CBS 12 West Palm Beach, Florida: editor-photographer
- WRBL Columbus, GA.: Reporter
At the time of her hiring with channel 13, Okolie revealed that her twin sister already lived in Houston.
Here is what Okolie added to her KTRK Instagram account on February 9, 2022:
"For nearly 4 years here in Houston, you guys have trusted me as a voice for the voiceless, a voice to bring truth, stories of triumph, stories of heartbreak that would force action, stories of impact, and change. I don’t take for granted the platform I have been given as a journalist for the last 9 years of my life.
So I owe it to you to let you know that I no longer will be serving the Houston community through ABC 13. In fact I will be taking a final step away from this industry. When I am ready to share the reasoning and story behind my sudden departure and a proper farewell I will do so on my personal Instagram @stefaniaokolie - so please feel free to continue following my journey there as I will not be using this account. There is much pain and heartbreak and fear enduring a change and life transition like this. Right now, I will be, and have been taking some time to myself to slow down my life, cater to my mental wellness and enjoy the things people that bring me happiness. I hope if you’re struggling or carrying weight that feels too heavy, you do the same. Talk to someone. Take care of yourself above anything else. Love you all. And thank you from the bottom of my heart. Houston truly you changed my life."
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