Stephanie B. Green: Turning Life’s Struggles Into Music of Faith, Hope and Encouragement

Stephanie B. Green of Greenwood, South Carolina, has never viewed singing as simply a hobby. Raised in the church, she discovered her gift at an early age and, with encouragement from her grandmother, began leading songs in the choir. Over time, that gift grew into something deeper—her ministry and her assignment.

Today, Stephanie uses her music and personal experiences to encourage people who may be facing their own battles. From overcoming childhood trauma and personal struggles to confronting insecurity and learning to trust the gift God placed inside of her, her journey has given her a message that goes far beyond music. In this conversation, Stephanie B. Green opens up about her musical influences, the inspiration behind songs like “Don’t Worry” and “Every Step,” the obstacles she has overcome, and what she hopes listeners remember about her years from now.

When did you first realize singing was more than just a hobby for you, and what was the moment that made you say, “This is it”?

Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever viewed singing as a hobby. I just grew up in the church singing, and I did it well. I think my grandmother realized that this little girl was pretty good at it, so she started pushing me to lead songs in the choir. That’s just kind of where I ended up, and I’ve been doing that ever since.

As I grew up and grew in the church, it became my ministry.

When you’re creating music, do you start with the melody, the lyrics, the beat, or a feeling you want to capture?

I think it’s all of the above. Sometimes it depends on where I’m at in my life and what’s going on during those times. Sometimes I reflect back on things—where I’ve come from, what God has brought me through, and what I’ve experienced—and that comes into play when I’m being creative and writing music.

The process isn’t simply me sitting down, listening to music and writing. I do that sometimes, and sometimes an idea just comes. It’s really a combination of all of those things.

Which artists or life experiences have shaped your singing style the most, and how can listeners hear those influences in your music?

It’s really hard for me to pinpoint one artist because I listened to so many different styles and genres growing up. Of course, old school music was there. Michael Jackson, especially the Off the Wall era, Stephanie Mills, Anita Baker and Whitney Houston all influenced me.

I also listened to artists like The Temptations, The O’Jays and Al Green. It really spanned across different generations and styles of music.

I think what helped shape my style was how those artists delivered their music. They weren’t always just going for big vocal performances. They had this way of being sultry, smooth and expressive. That definitely helped shape the way I approach my music.

If someone had never heard your music before, which one song should they start with, and why?

I would probably direct you to “Don’t Worry.” That song really says what I’m trying to relay through my music—that you don’t have to worry, that you can trust God and put everything on Him.

He’s got you. He promised never to leave or forsake you.

My assignment in this time is to encourage God’s people and those who are listening to my music. No matter what your situation is, you don’t have to worry. God’s got your back.

What’s the hardest obstacle you’ve faced in your music career, and how did you overcome it?

The hardest obstacle I’ve had to overcome was my own self.

I had so much in me, but even though other people saw the gift and even though I had been doing it for so many years, I still had insecurities about my voice and whether people would accept my music. Was I good enough? Were they going to like it? All of those things played in my head.

I’m not the person who can do all the riffs and runs that a lot of artists do. But I had to stop and take a look at myself and trust that what God had put in me was sufficient for what He had assigned me to do.

I had to pray. I had to do some self-examination and figure out why I felt the way I felt. Then healing had to take place because I realized that things I had gone through in life had affected how I felt about myself and my music.

Those were some of the hardest things I had to overcome, including learning how to stop self-sabotaging myself.

You’ve probably lived through moments your fans don’t know about—what’s one personal story behind a song that changed how you see life or music?

There are a lot of moments that fans don’t know about me. I’ve gone through a lot of personal struggles, beginning as a child. I’ve had to overcome abuse—physical, sexual and mental. All of those experiences can affect your mind, your thinking and how you see and view things.

I’ve dealt with feeling unworthy and not feeling good enough. I’ve had struggles as a young mother and continued dealing with the effects of things from my childhood. I’ve also dealt with health challenges recently. There are a lot of things people don’t understand that I’ve gone through.

“Every Step” is one of the songs that speaks volumes about those personal struggles. God brought me through those experiences and brought me to a good place where I can now share with others and encourage them through my pain, struggles and troubles.

Every step I’ve taken in life, God has been there with me. When I look back over my life, I can see where He’s brought me from. I know that every step has been ordered and orchestrated.

It wasn’t for nothing. There was purpose in being allowed to go through the things I’ve gone through so that I could become a blessing and help somebody else.

How do you feel about the current state of R&B and vocal music, and where do you see yourself fitting into today’s musical landscape?

Music has changed so much from when I grew up, but I also feel like that gives us an opportunity to create music that can influence more of society where we are today.

There are so many things people are dealing with—from racism and injustices to financial struggles and just life in general. We can encourage people through music and remind them that God is able to bring us through all of it.

We’ve got to put our trust in Him. That’s what music can do. It can influence people for the better.

That’s what I want to do. I want to fulfill what I believe I’ve been called and assigned to do at this time in my life—to encourage people and create music that can influence society for the better.

What’s the most misunderstood thing about you as an artist or person, and how does your music help set the record straight?

I think one of the most misunderstood things about me is that people think I’ve never gone through anything—that my life is easy.

I think I make it look that way because I dress the part and try to come out put together. People may think I have everything down pat, but my music is a testament to everything I’ve been through.

What I sing about comes from my experiences and the things I’ve had to learn in life.

I tell people, “Don’t worry,” because I’ve been in a place where I worried. Now I can tell you that if you give it to God, you don’t have to go through what I’ve gone through. You don’t have to walk the path I’ve walked.

I think that’s one of the biggest things people misunderstand about me. They may think I’m just singing happy songs and trying to encourage people, but I’ve been there. I wish I had someone encouraging me when I was at my lowest.

When people talk about you years from now, what do you want them to say about your impact on music and the culture?

I want my fans and the people listening to my music to say that I was genuine and sincere about encouraging them.

I want people to know that they can make it. No matter what they go through, no matter where they are in life or how hard things become, they can make it.

I just need people to hold on.

That’s the impact I want to leave. I want to make a difference by helping people know that they can make it through.

What’s coming up next that fans should be excited about—whether it’s new music, performances, collaborations, or something completely unexpected?

There is new music coming. I’m finishing up two new songs, and I don’t know yet which one I’m going to release, but one of them is coming within the next month.

I’ve met some amazing artists over the last few weeks and throughout my career, so there are definitely more collaborations coming. I’m also discussing a new project with another artist, and we’re going to come together and create some great music.

God has also given me opportunities to do festivals and concerts. Hopefully, I can get the opportunity to write for other artists because I am a writer.

Something else people may not know about me is that I love to act. I’ve been doing plays since I was a kid. I stepped away from it for a while, but I was recently able to be part of a movie in Atlanta. The project is currently on hold because of finances, but I was able to bring that character to life because the role connected with some of the things I’ve experienced in my own life.

Acting is one of the biggest things I want to get into, and I’m praying that God opens that door.

Wherever God allows me to go, I’m going. I want people to follow the journey and see where God takes Stephanie B. Green, what doors He opens and what He allows me to do next.

Stephanie B. Green’s story is a reminder that the strongest messages are often born from the deepest experiences. Her music isn’t simply about creating songs—it is about turning testimony into encouragement and using her voice to remind others that they are not alone.

From growing up singing in church to discovering music as her ministry, Stephanie has continued to evolve while remaining rooted in faith. Her battles with insecurity, her journey through personal struggles and her determination to stop allowing her past to define her have all become part of the message she now shares with others.

With new music, collaborations, live performances, songwriting and acting on the horizon, Stephanie B. Green is stepping into another chapter of her journey. But one thing remains clear: wherever the road leads, her goal is to encourage people to hold on, trust God and believe that they can make it through.