Girls’ Empowerment Expert

Dr. Carla specializes in helping young women and girls develop healthy, happy, respectful and rewarding relationships with themselves and others. She provides tools and strategies that empower girls to make positive choices in their lives and successfully navigate the daily challenges of adolescence despite societal, peer, and media pressures.

Activist & Advocate for Girls

Since 2001, Dr. Carla has generously volunteered her time and services as the founder of Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations, Inc. (HOTGIRLS)®, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and lives of black young women and girls.

Workshops, Keynotes & Events for Young Women, Girls, Educators & Advocates

Dr. Carla educates, motivates, and inspires young women, girls, parents, educators, and advocates by speaking at workshops, summits, retreats, lock-ins, and other events and providing a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space that fosters learning, self-exploration, sisterhood, leadership development, activism, and growth.

Hire Dr. Carla for Private or Group Coaching

Dr. Carla provides private and group coaching for young women and girls in person in her Atlanta, Georgia office and via phone/Skype/Internet to inspire girls to connect with their dreams, achieve their goals, and take bold steps towards achieving their greatest vision for their lives.

Book Dr. Carla for Your Next Event

Dr. Carla speaks nationally to girls, parents, educators, and advocates at schools, universities, professional conferences, corporations, community-based groups, and girl-serving organizations.

Media Literacy Expert and Pioneer Hip Hop Educator

Dr. Carla educates girls, parents, educators, and girl advocates about the impact of media on the health and well-being of young women and girls and shares strategies for engaging youth in media production and social change initiatives from a youth development perspective.