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If you’re ready to be guided and mentored to the next level in your girl-serving speaking, coaching, or consulting business, you’ve come to the right place!

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Are you ready to help more girls and finally make consistent money in your speaking or coaching business?

Do you want to share your message with a lot of girls or teens, but struggle to find paid speaking gigs or coaching clients?

Do you want to create a profitable business that supports you, but you’re confused about how to market your services to parents, schools and girl-serving organizations?

I understand how you feel! Even though you love speaking or coaching and have so much magic to share with girls, growing a profitable girl-empowerment business can be disheartening and overwhelming. As a professional speaker, trainer, and the founder of the A Heart for Girls™ Academy, I’ve had countless conversations with speakers, coaches and girl program leaders over the years.

It’s disheartening to see so many women undercharging, under-earning, working too hard, or over-giving until they have nothing left for themselves. The truth is, you can’t truly be at your best or do this work effectively if you’re burned out or struggling to keep your business afloat.

I can relate and I want so much more success and abundance for you and all of the women who do this important work so we can support ourselves and have a bigger impact. If you really want to become successful, it’s essential to invest in mentoring with someone who has already been in your shoes who can offer advice and encouragement and help you bypass common mistakes that can keep you stuck, frustrated, and spinning your wheels for years. Even the most amazing speakers and coaches can benefit from mentoring and expert guidance.

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A Heart for Girls™ business coaching clients with Dr. Carla in Atlanta, GA

And when you rise up and reach your full potential in your life and business, you will be a shining example of what is possible for all of the women, teens and girls who will be inspired by you.

If you’re highly coachable and ready to take your business to the next level, I would be honored and delighted to coach you and devote my full attention to helping you create the success and breakthroughs you deserve in your business.

If you’re familiar with my work, you might assume that I woke up one day with a Ph.D. in hand, ideal clients who eagerly sign up for my programs, award-winning programs, grants and contracts to support my work, invitations to speak at Ivy League universities and national conferences, press coverage in respected media outlets, and a waiting list for my services.

But trust me … unlike Beyonce, I did not wake up like this!

I started a girl empowerment nonprofit called Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations, Inc. (HOTGIRLS)® with $20 when I was a doctoral student at the University of Michigan. Although I was trained to become an adolescent health researcher and professor, I felt a calling on my heart to make a career out of helping and empowering girls in Atlanta, Georgia. As I grew HOTGIRLS during the first 5 years, I was a full-time volunteer and struggled to generate enough revenue to sustain my work. At the time, I was passionately driven solely by my heart for educating youth and helping girls and did not realize how important it would be to have a solid plan for generating revenue and adequate financial resources to sustain my dreams. Although I received extensive training on adolescent girls’ health and behavior in my doctoral program and post-doctoral research fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, I was not taught how to run a business!

My speaking and coaching business finally took off and soared to new heights when I adopted a CEO mindset and decided that I would figure out how to monetize my work through speaking and coaching.

I spent several years soaking up everything I could learn about entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, web design, running an online business, speaking, and coaching so I could learn how to run a profitable business. I invested a lot of time, energy and money in learning how to transform my relationship with money and monetize my passion for empowering girls.

During this time, I got very serious about my business and let go of the beliefs and behaviors that were holding me back from making money. I also gained clarity about my ideal audience and message, invested my time, energy and money in professional coaching and training, and surrounded myself with a community of supportive women from around the globe who are committed to helping each other become financially empowered through entrepreneurship.

After I transformed my nonprofit mindset and implemented what I learned from my business mentors, I had a financial breakthrough in my business, doubled my annual revenues, exceeded my 9 to 5 income, and grew my business to new heights.

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Delivering a keynote presentation to hundreds of girls at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Smart Girls Expo at the National Keystone Conference in Anaheim, California.

One of the things I love most about entrepreneurship is the empowering truth that unlike a traditional job as an employee or in the nonprofit sector, there is no limit on my earning potential as a speaker or coach!

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Bonding with my private client Felicia at her business intensive in Atlanta

Getting clarity and investing in professional support enabled me to completely revamp my business model, get comfortable with selling my services, raise my fees, and set up business systems to free up my time and energy. As a result, my work became so much more enjoyable and rewarding after I stopped standing in my own way, giving myself away, discounting myself, and undervaluing my services. I now enjoy getting paid what I am worth in exchange for my expertise and helping women and girls became more empowered.

I have mentored, educated and inspired thousands of girls and I have a waiting list to work with me, even though I charge premium fees compared to other speakers and coaches.

It’s a blessing that I have been self-employed full-time since I stepped out on faith and left my last full-time position at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2006. Trust me, it wasn’t easy to transition from getting a predictable paycheck from a comfortable federal government position and receiving grant funding from foundations to support my work to relying on myself to consistently generate my own income to fund my dreams.

But because I followed my heart and refused to give up, I am continuing to level up every year. I went many years without taking a vacation (while running my former nonprofit) and now enjoy traveling to glamorous cities that I once only dreamed about, visiting fashion design exhibits in Paris (my happy place), shopping in Italy, and running my business from my laptop at the beach.

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Words cannot describe how empowering it feels to know that I am capable of creating the income I desire on my own without having to  rely on nonprofit funding to support my passion for empowering girls! And it’s an amazing feeling to wake up every morning and get paid to do what I love for a living, while working primarily from my home office and hanging out with my furry friends (this was my norm for almost 15 years before the pandemic).

I now have the freedom to work with my ideal clients who appreciate me, value the transformation that I help them achieve, and invest thousands of dollars in services that I used to naively give away for free. And I’ve never looked back!

Through my journey, I fell in love with entrepreneurship and realized that educating and inspiring women and girls for a livingdoesn’t have to be so frustrating. There is a healthier and more empowering way to do this work.

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I don’t share my business success with you to try to impress you, but to encourage you if you want to help girls and make consistent income from speaking or life coaching that supports the lifestyle you desire.

The truth is, if I had known that people value and are willing to pay me generously for the services that I gave away for so long, I could have set up my business differently from the beginning and avoided a lot of headaches and heartaches.

Through years of  trial and error, I’ve learned the hard way that starting a girl empowerment business doesn’t have to be difficult, overwhelming or financially draining. I now realize that I can help more women and girls and have a bigger impact when I am paid what I am worth for my services.

As a business mentor and success coach, I am very passionate about helping other women learn how to charge what they’re worth and create profitable, sustainable and empowering businesses. I am taking a stand for YOU to create an enjoyable speaking or life coaching business that excites you and gives you the freedom to do what you love and create the life you desire — unapologetically.

So if you’re looking for a totally unique mentorship experience to help you monetize your passion for empowering girls, I’m here to help!

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I would love to teach you how you can develop a healthy relationship with money and become a financially empowered businesswoman.

My current and past clients have:

  • Started from scratch and booked their first paid speaking engagements during their first 3 months of coaching with me
  • Quadrupled their fees within 24 hours of coaching with me! (anything is possible when you’re willing to uplevel your mindset and take action)
  • Raised their speaking fees up to 10 times what they charged before they started coaching with me <— Yup, you read that right!
  • Stopped trading hours for dollars and sold 4-figure coaching packages to parents of teen girls ($2,500, $4,500K, etc.)
  • Booked 4-figure speaking gigs and stopped undercharging!
  • Celebrated their first $8K+ months in their coaching business after working with me
  • Booked a $10K speaking opportunity
  • Filled their speaking calendars in the youth and parenting market
  • Quit their full-time jobs and created consistent income from their businesses while coaching with me
  • Created and filled group programs from scratch
  • Become crystal clear about their ideal clients and core message
  • Created amazing marketing materials and signature coaching programs that set them apart from other coaches
  • Improved the quality of their lives and relationships

Here’s how not investing in the business mentoring you need is expensive and painful in the long run. You will find yourself:

  • Competing with others and feeling frustrated that they’re booking speaking gigs and filling their client rosters while you’re trying to figure everything out on your own without personalized support
  • Not charging what you’re worth and realizing that this way of being is in direct conflict with your desire to empower girls to recognize their value and worth
  • Sabotaging yourself and taking yourself out of the game when you’re close to your breakthrough
  • Not having the confidence to own your unique message and share it with the girls, teens, parents and educators who will benefit from your work 
  • Feeing stuck and discouraged that you’re not getting the results you want in your business
  • Leaving money on the table because you “don’t know what you don’t know” <– This one happened to me a lot before I invested in high level coaching — and I’ve seen this happening with all of my clients!

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My private coaching and VIP days for speakers, coaches, consultants, authors, and other girl-serving business owners are designed to help you quickly bust through your blocks and create the income you need to support your work with speed.

A VIP day is a business intensive where we get down to business and shift what needs to change in your business internally AND externally so you can achieve results. The good news is, depending on where you are in your business, you don’t have to wait for me to open up enrollment in the A Heart for Girls Business Academy (I don’t currently have any plans to offer it again live) or coach with me in a long-term program to get results and have a financial breakthrough.

However, if you’re interested in private coaching, I have decided to open up a couple of spots for ambitious women who are ready to go to the next level and want to work with me privately.

I sold my first signature package at 4 times what I was used to charging one day after my private coaching session with Dr. Carla and I got paid up front in full!!

Aimee-croppedCoaching with Dr. Carla has been amazing! We worked together to create new high-end coaching packages at higher fees that maximized all of my skills and added a fun twist to what I was already doing.

Before coaching with Dr. Carla, I had been looking for someone to give me guidance for awhile because I felt like I had been kind of dabbling in this business for about 6 months. I had developed my website and now I’m rethinking everything, which is awesome because I kind of went into this not knowing exactly what I was doing, but I thought I did.

I was looking for someone and I just kind of came across her and she was doing exactly what I want to be doing. I know there are a lot of other life coaches and speakers out there, but none of them were actually working with girls and I think it’s very different than working with adults. I was looking for that person that was doing what I was doing so that I would be in good hands. When I came across Carla and we had a great phone conversation, I just knew it was the perfect fit.

Money is a major factor that I know that many women are probably thinking about, but you’re investing in yourself. It’s the best thing you can do and you’re going to come out of this program with a much stronger business and with a lot more opportunities instead of wasting a lot of time and energy because you don’t have the support that you need to make sure that you’re making the right decisions and doing things the best and quickest ways possible to get results to take you to the next level.

If this is really what you want to do and this is really where you heart is leading you, then you need to do it! Just jump in with two feet and go for it and you will not be disappointed. It would be absolutely wonderful.

Put yourself first and just do it, so if you’re teeter tottering, just jump in and do it because you can think that it might be better next year, but the opportunity may not be around and just think of where you can be next year instead of trying to do everything on your own and starting over from scratch again. You’re going to accomplish so much more by the first of the year if you just jump in and do it!

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Your Power-Packed Business Coaching Intensive With Dr. Carla Includes…

During your VIP Day with me you will map out the next level of your business growth and create a strategy for overcoming the obstacles you’re facing so you can accomplish your goals. You will get my expert help so you can get clear about what to focus on to get the biggest results in your business.

Please note that I also offer private coaching from time to time to a very limited number of qualified applicants if you desire to work with me on an ongoing basis beyond a one-day business intensive (depending on availability). These packages may include a private business coaching intensive, depending on the package and your budget. 

  • I will ask you to complete a very in-depth Welcome Packet and business assessment that I will study to help me understand your business, challenges, priorities and goals so I can customize your personalized business intensive and cover as much ground as possible so you can achieve your goals faster
  • Hand-selected trainings from my personal library of coaching mateDay1-2-smallrials and group programs based on your challenges, priorities and goals ($1,000+ value) so you can get started before your VIP day and hit the ground running as if we have been coaching together for months
  • Exercises to help you prepare for your VIP day so we can maximize our time together and you get the biggest return on your investment
  • 1-day virtual private intensive with me via Zoom that will get you in the state of mind as the profitable CEO you’re becoming without leaving your home (unless you want to book a quiet hotel room where you can immerse yourself fully in your special day)
  • Business strategy for achieving a money breakthrough and results during the upcoming school year so you can rock out your goals and have more money in the bank!
  • If available, I will review your marketing materials and make expert
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    . I have a certificate in advanced web design and designed all of my web sites, which generate clients and leads on autopilot consistently and fill my inbox with speaking requests, so this is a very valuable benefit!
  • I will be your personal mentor and business bestie for the day and you will have the opportunity to get honest answers to your burning questions and personal challenges! We will laugh (guaranteed), bond and get to know each other on a personal level. We will mastermind your business breakthrough so you can create the speaking and/or coaching business you dreams.
  • Depending on your goals, you will walk away from your business intensive with confidence in your message, signature program or presentation and/or clarity about pricing and what to take action on right away so you can generate more income in your business ($2,000 Value)

Do you want to work with me for more than one day? Depending on your budget and the package you select private coaching may include:

  • Marketing & Website Makeover Call –  I will give you feedback on how you can improve your professional presence, website and/or marketing materials. My website is an income-generating machine and I want the same for you! This is an incredibly valuable benefit given my background in online marketing and web design ($1,000 Value)
  • Private Phone Coaching CallsThis is your opportunity to get personalized answers to your questions and guidance that will help you stay on track towards achieving your goals.
  • Access to the full A Heart for Girls™ Business Academy curriculum, handouts, worksheets, checklists, scripts, swipe files and done-for-you materials focusing on the business of girl empowerment. These are pre-recorded lessons that you can conveniently watch at your own pace ($3,000 Value)
  • Q&A and Coaching Call Recordings – Recordings of past Q&A calls where you can learn from the questions asked by women who have already completed the A Heart for Girls™ Business Academy at your own pace.
  • Recommendations for Helpful Business Services and Resources – I will provide a list of the most helpful resources I have used over the years to save you time and headaches.
  • Speaking & Coaching Leads & Opportunities – Given the demands of my schedule and priorities, I often turn down speaking opportunities and coaching clients. I do not hold back and have been known to make referrals and share paid speaking and coaching leads with my private clients (Value: Priceless)
  • Email support and check-ins before and after your sessions so I can stay up to date on how you’re progressing and ask any clarifying questions that come up in between sessions as you work through the
  • A Heart for Girls™ Business Academy lessons (Value: $1,500)
  • Bonuses that will be revealed if you’re ready to make an empowered decision.

Some of the challenges I’ve worked on with private clients include:

  • Getting clear about the customized business model that fits your personality and will allow you to reach your lifestyle and financial goals with ease
  • Finding the magical sweet spot that incorporates your gifts, skills, and expertise so you can create a fun business and deliver your services to your dream clients in a way that you LOVE
  • Creating an amazing group program so you can leverage your time and make more money (offline or online)
  • Building confidence, owning your fees and becoming savvy at sales without feeling like a used car salesman or gold digger
  • Getting clear about your ideal client and niche that lights you up!
  • Refining your pricing and creating packages that sell like hotcakes!
  • Mastering speaking and coaching skills that will set you apart and enable you to create the transformation that your clients desire and charge more for your services
  • Mapping out revenue streams that leverage your time and expertise
  • Website/Marketing Materials Makeover – Tweaking your marketing materials and website to position you more effectively as a professional speaker or coach
  • Creating a one-of-a-kind signature presentation or coaching program
  • As a certified money breakthrough coach, I help my clients overcome limiting beliefs about money, raise their fees, and create a financial breakthrough
  • Refining your message to solve your ideal clients’ problems
  • Leveraging your book and creating products that you can sell online or at your speaking events
  • Tailoring your presentation so you can sell from the stage and enroll clients into your coaching programs
  • Developing a group program or signature product
  • Marketing strategies to attract your ideal clients
  • Transforming and leaving unfulfilling dead-end relationships and marriages that are standing in the way of your happiness and business success.
  • …and so much more!

You will go behind the scenes in my business, learn my secrets and walk away from our magical day together with a practical, step-by-step action plan of what you need to implement over the next year to bring your dream business to life. You can begin implementing your strategy immediately so you can hit the ground running and reach your goals.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that you’ll probably have goosebumps afterwards as you think about what we created together. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself filling up journals with all of the new ideas that will be popping up left and right after you’re crystal clear about the personalized business strategy that lights you up!

“Dr. Carla really pushed and challenged me to see what I was going to be able to bring to this world of serving girls that made me different instead of identical to other coaches.”

TahiraBefore I started coaching with Dr. Carla, I was seeing a few clients, but I was stuck in analysis paralysis and had no plan for how to get new clients. I didn’t even know what type of clients I was trying to attract. I was all over the place and doing a lot of nothing.

I realized that this work with girls does not have to be charity work and it doesn’t have to be a hobby for me. I can earn a very nice living as a result of this, so I am so thankful that Dr. Carla was able to change my money mindset. I’m sharing the changes I’m experiencing with my family and it’s going to put our financial situation in a better place because of the shift in my own personal mindset.

What I really love and appreciate about Dr. Carla is how she’s able to respect my vision for my business, meet me where I am, and understand my goals and desires for my life. She always welcomes our thoughts with no judgment and she is able to hear what you want, listen, and respect the goals you’ve set for yourself, while also keeping you from going down a path that could be detrimental.

Dr. Carla also challenged me make self-care a priority so that we would learn how to take time out for ourselves, which would help me focus my energy on our business. The money mindset training with Dr. Carla was huge, it completely shifted my mindset and helped me realize that I can create the money that I need. I can go out there and put a program out that will bring in income!

Dr. Carla is super honest, she gives you incredible feedback, she will never ever leave you hanging. If you have any questions, she will give you 100% of her time and effort and do what she can to give you the support you need.

Coaching with Dr. Carla helped me shift my focus and prioritize my work so that I can focus on the things that would generate money. Now I would say that I have a plan for everyday and I know exactly where I’m going with my business. I know exactly who I’m marketing it to; I know what kind of clients I want to work with. I don’t have to waste my time on things that are not going to get me where I want to be.  And I really appreciate that because now I’m very excited about my business because it’s focused on what I’m most passionate about.

If you’re thinking about working with Dr. Carla, let me just say this, she is so real and so open and so willing to share her mistakes so that we don’t have to make the same ones. She will not steer you wrong and understands where you’re coming from. If you can explain to her what you want, she can tell you exactly how to get there. She really understands and values what is important to me.

I have a non-profit and I have a family. She respected those things and helped me learn how to make my business successful enough to support the other things that are important in my life. Dr. Carla loves what she does. She loves this work. She’s very very passionate about empowering girls and empowering those of us who also want to empower girls. She will draw from her experience and give you honest feedback on whatever you ask her about. She gives constructive criticism also and tough love when we need it, which is huge because you don’t want to waste your time on something that is not going to work.

I appreciate her honesty, I value her opinion, and she has really made a huge difference in my approach to my business. Thank you Dr. Carla for everything, I am so grateful for you. You know the right thing to do, its time. You’ll never regret it.

If you’re thinking about signing up, just know that Dr. Carla really will have your back. If you’re thinking about enrolling in this program, do not hesitate. Enroll as early as possible, you will not regret it!”

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Private coaching is available via phone or Zoom video conferencing. VIP days will take place virtually until further notice(in-person coaching in Atlanta and additional cities may be resume in the future, depending on COVID and my travel schedule). Please note that these spots are very limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

“After coaching with Dr. Carla, I feel more confident on phone calls with potential clients and understand and value my services more. As a result, I am excited that I booked my first high-end private coaching client and quadrupled my fee from $600 to $2,500 for an introductory package.”

Carla&Sherismall“Before I enrolled in coaching, I was really excited, but I was very nervous about signing on the dotted line because it is a big financial commitment. I was hesitant at first, but once I signed up with her I had a big smile on my face. Coaching with Dr. Carla is really working for me and I’m really happy that I did it. Dr. Carla is amazing!

Before coaching, I wasn’t charging enough to cover all of the time required to help my clients in between sessions. Dr. Carla coached me on how to create more robust packages that meet the needs of the girls and parents and also provide financial rewards, while working less and having fewer clients in my business. She gave me a formula and taught me how to have a sales conversation with a prospective client without feeling like a used car salesperson.

The bonus training materials I received as a private client taught me how to have the confidence to take care of myself and protect my business with contracts and deposits. Dr. Carla provided valuable tips to consider when setting my fees and I am no longer bending over backwards to accommodate every speaking request. I have a clear strategy for pricing and the backbone to stand my ground when negotiating my speaking fee without discounting my services.

When I first started speaking, I was charging $150 per gig, feeling guilty about whether I was charging too much and doubting my value. I am now booking gigs at $1,500 – 10 times higher than what I used to charge! While coaching with Carla over the past three months, I booked 8 speaking gigs!

Working with Dr. Carla is a rewarding and priceless experience. In the first three months, she shared business savvy with me that would have taken years to figure out on my own. Dr. Carla pushed me out of my own comfort zone which allowed me to see the value that I have to offer to girls and their parents. I no longer see myself as selling something but rather offering a valuable service. As a result, I know see that my duty is to get the word out to parents and teens who might need my support as a parent educator and teen life coach for girls.

My whole family is supportive of my mentoring with Dr. Carla and they are excited about the changes that they are seeing already in my business. I’m ready to go to the next level. If you’re just now starting a business or you have one and want to take it to the next level, I highly recommend Dr. Carla. She’s great at what she does and knows how to get you started in your business quickly and to show you how to be profitable so that you can help as many girls as you can.”

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I am excited about mentoring women who know they’re ready for a breakthrough in their lives and business. Private coaching is ONLY for serious and committed women who are ready to go to the next level in their businesses.

  • You have a business and identify with at least one of the following: coach, speaker, author, girl mentor, nonprofit leader, therapist/psychologist, girl-serving professional or consultant with a heart for empowering girls, women, and/or youth
  • You’re beyond the start-up phase and are already generating money in your business, but you may not be doing this consistently.
  • You understand that you need professional coaching to reach your next level. Note: If you’re a new speaker or coach and desire to work with me privately, feel free to apply and share why you feel your time is now and you’re ready to invest in this fast-paced opportunity.
  • If you’re a speaker, you have booked paid speaking gigs, but you’re not earning what you really deserve.
  • If you’re a coach, you’re struggling to get clients, charging by the hour, under-earning, over-giving, working too many hours, or setting yourself up to hit a financial ceiling because your business relies on you to deliver the services.
  • You have great ideas and find yourself jumping from project to project, without competing what you started
  • You understand that taking a leap in your business requires an investment of time, money and energy and you’re ready to work with a coach privately so you can get faster results
  • You’re committed to your business and desire to learn from a highly sought-after speaker and coach in the youth speaking and coaching industry
  • You have a positive attitude, are drama free, and willing to do the internal work that you need to do to grow and serve girls from your highest self (if you’re a complainer, whiner, or have a victim-mentality, I am not the coach for you!)
  • You don’t make excuses or blame others for your results and are ready to take action
  • You aren’t afraid to listen to your intuition, make bold decisions and take a leap of faith without second guessing yourself or spinning in circles
  • You’re personally empowered and have money available or the ability to find the money to invest in the resources and services that you need to grow your business without jumping through hoops or getting into a power struggle with anyone
  • You have integrity, honor your commitments, keep your promises and respect my schedule and team (refunds are not permitted after you enroll under any circumstances)

Note: You don’t have to work exclusively with girls, but you should be a speaker, coach, facilitator, or consultant in order to get the most value out of this private mentoring opportunity

“You can be assured that with Dr. Carla that every dime spent is worth the investment and you will not regret your decision at the end. Out of all the people I’ve worked with and talked to she’s by far one of the only ones I would truly recommend. Dr. Carla is an absolute joy to work with!”

“Coaching with Dr. Carla has been an awesome experience. I really feel that God led me to Dr. Carla and I’m so grateful that I found her and she took me on as a client. With my nonprofit I have been exerting a lot of time, energy and effort into developing programs and working with young girls and it hasn’t been very profitable for me. Dr. Carla really helped me to see how I can take what I’ve been doing and also some of the things I want to start doing and turn this into a business for myself, which is something that I did not get from previous coaches and trainings that I’ve participated in.

Dr. Carla is an absolute joy to work with! Her presence is just a burst of sunshine. I feel like she really gets me. From my initial conversation with her to actually meeting her in person she’s just very professional, very true to her word and when you work with her you really have the sense of confidence that you made the right decision by investing with her as a coach because she really knows what she’s talking about and she really can take you to where you’re trying to go.

Since working with Dr. Carla, I’ve gained clarity on my message as a professional speaker, restructured my business model as a life coach, and created integral systems that will maximize my earnings.  She has been able to identify the mistakes I’m making in my business and help me create a new blueprint for a successful speaking and coaching career.

If someone was unsure about whether or not they wanted to hire Dr. Carla as a coach I would definitely tell them that you will not make any wrong decision by going with her… One of the things honestly that I like about Dr. Carla is that she is living the life and working in the business that she’s helping coach you through.  A lot of coaches you’ll find they don’t have a successful business with coaching girls, but you can be assured that with Dr. Carla that every dime spent is worth the investment and you will not regret your decision at the end.  She’s done exactly what it is that you’re trying to do and this is the type of person you want to work with – someone who’s done it and been successful at it.

I just highly recommend her. If you’re looking for a coach and you’re looking for someone to help you with your business, definitely consider Dr. Carla. Out of all the people I’ve worked with and talked to she’s by far one of the only ones I would truly recommend.”

The Investment

I provide very high-quality personalized training and the value of private coaching is well worth the investment. Private coaching isn’t for everyone and the investment reflects the level of transformation and personalized mentoring that you will receive. My private clients have invested 4-5 figures to work with me and have direct access to my coaching and expertise. Private coaching packages depend on the length of the program, location, and a number of factors. There are several ways we can work together and if we decide that coaching is a fit, I will make a recommendation that fits your budget. I will not pressure you into signing up for coaching as I am only available to work with women who are ready, decisive and 100% committed to coaching with me.

That said, I understand that it can feel like a huge stretch to invest in private coaching and I am committed to supporting you to help you make your investment back as soon as possible by teaching you what you need to in order to stand out from other speakers and coaches and earn your investment back many times over.

I am known for packing a lot of punch into much shorter sessions, so you can expect to walk away with a ton of value! I am committed to teaching you my proven secrets to packaging, pricing and selling your speaking or coaching programs so you can earn your investment back many times over.

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“When I first met Dr. Carla, she told me that I was undercharging for my sessions. She helped me realize that I am worth more and encouraged me to raise my prices. After tweaking my packages and adding additional value to my services, I doubled my fees within two months and left my full-time job.”

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“When I discovered Dr. Carla, I knew that I had found the right person with the right skill sets to coach me and help me grow my business. When I learned of the financial investment, I started to have real doubts that I would certainly not be able to afford it. I decided against the initial investment and went back to doing business my way. For several months I wrestled with the lingering opportunity because deep down I truly knew having Dr. Carla as a coach was needed in order to help me become successful.

After further discussing my doubts with Dr. Carla and learning even more about all that coaching entailed, I realized that if I truly wanted something, I could find the means to have it. I started to truly believe in my heart that this opportunity was possible and sure enough, the following few months after I signed up, I started to see my investment appear in my business. 

I quickly earned the money back in my business from the strategies Carla taught me and I immediately felt relieved and satisfied that I had made the right decision.

When I first raised my fees, I was fearful that people would think my prices were too steep, but surprisingly, I started to sell my packages at my higher price points without people batting an eye. I feel more confident after learning how to sell my packages and I know now that I am absolutely worth more! With the skills and confidence Dr. Carla has instilled in me, I know I will continue to see my business and bank account grow.  Thanks to my participation in coaching, that initial investment will simply seem like a drop in the bucket.

Dr. Carla is knowledgeable and truly an expert in the field of speaking and coaching. I would highly recommend her to any woman who needs a personal coach to help motivate and push them to the next level in their business.

If anyone is thinking about coaching with Dr. Carla, I would advise you to truly assess what barriers are keeping you stuck? Why did you originally look for someone like Dr. Carla in the first place? What do you have to lose if you continue doing business the way you always have? If you find that you’re stuck, and that you know deep down you need some one’s help to push you and get you to the next level, there is no dollar amount that should prevent you from taking the plunge. Dr. Carla’s ability to push me past my comfort zone and break down my self doubt and money mindset is the reason I am finding success. I had to rewire my mind and there is no way I could have done that without Dr. Carla leading the way.”

NotForYou

Private coaching isn’t a fit for everyone. I have limited availability for phone consultations, so please read this section to ensure that you’re ready for this opportunity before submitting an application.

  • You’re don’t have a desire to make a profit. This program is for women who are unapologetic about making money in their business.
  • Your finances are chaotic or you’re unwilling to invest significantly in your business and the coaching and training you need to grow to your next level (I don’t want coaching to create a financial strain for you)
  • You’re indecisive and unwilling to commit to a specific niche or topic. In other words, if you’re constantly changing your mind and are nervous about focusing on serving a specific ideal audience that lights you up, you’re not ready for this program.
  • You’re afraid to put yourself out there and step out of your comfort zone so you can grow your business (I will help you overcome your limiting beliefs, but it’s up to you to create results)
  • You’re not ready to uplevel your mindset or need a lot of hand holding
  • You have unresolved drama and conflict in your life (i.e., actively going through a high conflict divorce) that will interfere with your ability to be productive and implement the plan we create together 
  • You’re not willing to do the hard work that is required to build a successful business
  • You don’t honor your agreements or you have a history of backing out of coaching programs (If this sounds like you, do not apply until you’re ready to fully commit to yourself and your business with certainty and integrity)

Due to limited availability, please only apply if you’re prepared to make a decision quickly after you get your questions answered and have the financial means to invest in this program now (or the ability to quickly acquire the funds for your investment).

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If you’re ready to invest in your success and are serious about exploring whether private coaching with me would be a good fit at this stage of your business, please fill out the confidential application below to be considered for a future opportunity. A member of my team will get in touch with you to schedule a phone consultation to see if we’re a mutual fit for each other.

Please be advised that my schedule fills up quickly and I have been known to open up spots only once/year (or longer, depending on my availability). If you’re interested in working with me, do not delay in applying as spaces will go quickly.

I am looking forward to reviewing your application!

To your success,

Dr. Carla

AboutDrCarla

Dr. Carla Stokes, PhD, MPH, is an adolescent health and behavior expert, professional keynote speaker, and women’s and girls’ health advocate. As a certified personal development coach and founder of Teen Girl University™, she helps young women and girls growing up in the digital age make healthy choices, strengthen social-emotional intelligence, and develop their leadership potential so they can thrive during adolescence and beyond

As a certified money breakthrough business coach and the founder of the A Heart for Girls™ Business Academy, she helps women with a heart for empowering girls build sustainable speaking and coaching businesses so they can monetize their work and have a bigger impact.

For 15 years, Dr. Carla also served as the founder and former Executive Director of Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations, Inc. (HOTGIRLS)®, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and lives of underserved Black young women and girls. Her groundbreaking research and work with girls has been published in academic books and journals, studied in university courses, and featured in respected media outlets, including The New York TimesNBC, CBS, Fox, Woman’s DayReutersEbonyYahoo Parenting!, Heart & Soul Magazine and Daughters.

I began coaching with Dr. Carla 3 months ago and I have already lined up several new speaking gigs and just had my best financial month yet in my business!”

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Before I invested in coaching with Dr. Carla, my biggest challenge was organizing my ideas into a business structure. I had many ideas, but didn’t know where to start or how to organize them so that I can monetize them and help women and girls.

I learned the exciting possibilities of where my ideas can take me in the future as an entrepreneur. The most important thing is that I learned where to start and what steps to take in the process of building my business.

I love Dr. Carla’s energy and how experienced she is in the business of speaking and coaching. I really appreciate the thoroughness of her actions and the follow through in her delivery. She emailed resources and suggestions even after our coaching sessions to help assist me in my assignments, including articles to further back up her suggestions and advice in a specific area.

Since coaching with Dr. Carla, I found a path and direction for my purpose. Before working with her, I was a bit unorganized and stagnant because I had so many ideas but didn’t know how to fit the pieces together. I now have a definite purpose and a direction for my next steps in my journey.

I am ready to take my business to another level and really gain some momentum! Based on Dr. Carla’s feedback from my ideas and her thoughts on the possibilities for expanding my business, I know that I will be very successful and I am ready to move forward with complete confidence in my abilities and message.

If you’re thinking about coaching with Dr. Carla, sign up now and don’t waste time! There are women and girls who are waiting for what you have to offer. Dr. Carla’s expertise, knowledge and experience can help propel you forward in your business and assist you on your journey.

— Olympian, Inspirational Speaker & Performance Coach

FAQs

Is there a payment plan?

Payment plans may be available for longer packages, depending on the investment (subject to approval), however, you will save when you invest in full. Payment plans are not available for VIP days, but you’re permitted to split the total investment across up to three different credit cards if that will make it easier for you to enroll in the program

Are travel and accommodations included?

No, if you’re traveling to an in-person VIP day, you’re responsible for making your own travel arrangements and paying for your travel expenses, including transportation and hotel accommodations.

What if I am a beginner?

My private VIP days are reserved for women who have already achieved some success in their business and want to go to the next level under my mentorship. If you’re brand new, you need to be prepared to devote much more time to starting and growing your business. That said, if you’re a highly motivated aspiring speaker and you’re feeling a strong intuitive nudge that you would be a fit for private coaching, feel free to apply and share why you feel your time is now and you’re ready to invest in this fast-paced opportunity.

What if I need coaching and support after the VIP Day?

Wonderful! If you desire expert support from me after your VIP day, I would be happy to share other ways that we can work together and you can get support through my group programs. You will also receive priority consideration if I private coaching opportunities are available.

Can I wait and apply later?

Due to my schedule and plans for launching new projects for girls, I can’t predict if I’ll offer this opportunity again after spaces fill up. If you’re seriously interested in signing up, I encourage you to submit an application ASAP today.

“Coaching with Dr. Carla was amazing. Since coaching with Dr. Carla over the past 3 months, my business mindset has shifted and I don’t think negatively about making money anymore. I am excited that I have already doubled my speaking fee and booked new gigs, including my first out-of-town speaking engagement!!

If you’re on the fence, I would tell you to go for it.

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The investment is invaluable. If you’re serious about making money to sustain your business, then Dr. Carla is definitely the person you need to talk to and the person that needs to be your coach.

If you’re very serious and you want to make money to sustain your business to empower girls, then I think that Dr. Carla is the perfect fit because she’s living proof. She’s doing it. She doesn’t just talk the talk, she walks the walk.”

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If you’re ready for your quantum leap, don’t wait another minute to complete the application below!

Thank you so much for your interest in working with me. For optimal consideration, please provide detailed information about your business, but don’t overthink or stress over this application! I don’t want you to spend more than 5-10 minutes on this. The more honest and detailed you are, the better I can help and support you if you’re selected for a session. Most of the questions can be answered very quickly.

These questions are just to make sure that we can help you create an ROI and make your investment back. Your answers will help us save time during our call and help us maximize our time together, but there are no right or wrong answers!

I want you to be successful and will not pressure into investing in this program if it is not the right fit for you. If I review your answers and determine that this program is not a fit at this time, I will kindly let you know and your phone call application will not be scheduled on my calendar. If there is a better option available for you, I will be happy to share it with you!

After I personally review your application, here’s what will happen:

  1. My team will contact you to schedule your session when a spot becomes available.
  2. If it’s not a good fit at this time, we will kindly let you know.

By applying for a phone call with Dr. Carla, you (“Client”) are entering into a legally binding agreement with Dr. Carla LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company and agree to abide by the Dr. Carla LLC Participant Legal Agreement (“Agreement”). Should your program of interest require an application and such application is approved, then this Agreement automatically becomes a binding contract between you and Dr. Carla LLC and applies to your participation in the Program.

By submitting the form, you agree to the Dr. Carla LLC Participant Legal Agreement and the following terms and conditions:

  • I understand that coaching is not psychotherapy, counseling, or financial/legal advice. I agree to seek other professional services as needed.
  • I am fully responsible for the decisions and actions I take in regards to my life and personal and business affairs.
  • If private coaching is a fit for me and a spot is available, I am in a financial position to invest thousands of dollars in the coaching package without being burdened by the investment (payment plans may be available if necessary on a case by case basis).
  • I understand that Dr. Carla Stokes holds Ph.D. and Master of Public Health degrees in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan and is not a psychologist, therapist or medical doctor. I understand that coaching is not psychotherapy, counseling, or financial/legal advice. I agree to seek other professional services as needed.
  • I agree to assume any and all all risks, foreseeable and unforeseeable, that may be associated with or may result from my participation in the phone call.
  • I understand that Dr. Carla LLC makes no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, about any results to be achieved.
  • I shall in no way hold Dr. Carla Stokes and Dr. Carla LLC liable or responsible for any actions I take during or after this phone consultation.
  • I waive and release any claims arising or resulting from Dr. Carla Stokes’ questions, suggestions, and advice and from my own actions, choices, and decisions.
  • I understand that by submitting an application for private coaching I will be added to Dr. Carla’s email waiting list if a spot is not available.
  • I agree to respect Dr. Carla’s time and provide at least 24 hours advance notice in the event that I must cancel my scheduled coaching session. I understand that space is limited and there is no guarantee that my session will be rescheduled.
  • I understand and agree that if I choose to purchase any of Dr. Carla’s Programs or Services, that all sales are final and no refunds will be provided for any portion of my payment at any time. I understand that refunds, payment reversals, chargebacks, downgrades and cancellations are NOT permitted for any reason after my payment is processed, and I am legally and financially responsible for the full investment of the program. I agree that all scheduled payments must be paid on a timely basis whether I complete the program or decide to discontinue.
  • By submitting my payment online, providing my credit card information by phone, or otherwise enrolling in Dr. Carla LLC’s programs electronically, verbally, or otherwise, I agree NOT to file a chargeback or dispute for this transaction with my issuing bank. I understand that by doing so Dr. Carla LLC retains the right to take legal action and I will not be permitted to purchase any Dr. Carla LLC programs or products in the future. I understand that a fee may be charged to the credit card(s) on file for each payment that is returned, disputed, or revoked. In the event that Dr. Carla LLC must seek legal action to enforce these terms and conditions or collect a debt, I understand that I shall be responsible for all resulting legal and collections fees.

By clicking on the “submit application” button and submitting the form below, I acknowledge that I have read these terms and the Dr. Carla LLC Participant Legal Agreement (“Agreement”), that I understand all aspects of the terms and conditions, and I agree to abide by the Agreement. I also give Dr. Carla Stokes permission to contact me and send me future updates and special invitations. 

Thank you for your interest in being mentored by me. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Much love,

Carla

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