Set the Stage for Success

Guiding Young People to BE Their Best Selves

In today’s complex world, it truly takes a village to support and nurture our youth. At BE Your Influence™, we understand the vital role that parents, grandparents, educators, faith leaders, coaches, and all caring adults play in the lives of young people.

The question is: How can you be their influence? How can you truly show up for them in meaningful ways?

The answer begins with you—by BE-ing your own influence.

Our Philosophy

At BE Your Influence™, we don’t just focus on empowering young people to be their best selves. We also engage, equip, and empower the adults in their lives to be their own influence. We believe that when parents and caring adults develop the skills and mindset to truly support themselves, they become the best possible role models for the children they care about. Our approach is grounded in the idea that we all have the power and ability to choose how we live our lives and, in doing so, create the life we desire. It’s about:

• BE-ing the one who has your own back.
• BE-ing your own cheerleader.
• BE-ing your own best friend.

Building from the Inside Out

We believe in filling the gaps within ourselves from the inside out, finding our strength and support internally rather than relying on only external sources. It’s about knowing how to BE with yourself in a loving and supportive way, accessing a self-care toolkit whenever and wherever you need it.

BE Your Influence™ helps you build a solid foundation, giving you the tools to:

• Cultivate self-awareness and emotional resilience.
• Develop confidence and independence.
• Make positive choices that align with your heart’s true desires.

When you develop these skills for yourself, you naturally become a powerful, positive influence for the young people in your life.

Empowering Both Parents and Young People

We empower parents to BE Their Own Influence, just as much as we empower young people to do the same. We want young people to have the tools and knowledge to make thoughtful, informed choices that lead them toward the life of their dreams. For parents, it’s about being the influence—being a positive role model, a source of guidance and support – BE-ing their champion!

Creating a Lasting Impact

BE Your Influence™ is more than just a company or a program; it’s a movement to inspire and transform. We believe that by equipping both adults and youth with the skills and mindset needed to thrive, we can create lasting, positive change. It’s about building connections, fostering resilience, and guiding each individual to realize their full potential—both as individuals and as part of a larger community.

Let us help you be the influence that inspires growth, confidence, and compassion in your life and the lives of those you care for. Together, we can create a brighter future for our youth—one choice, one moment, one influence at a time.

Meet our Founder: Your Partner in Parenting

I’m Carol, founder and empowerment coach of BE Your Influence, and I’m here to make your life easier as a parent. I know how deeply connected we are to our children— when they experience bullying, sadness, peer pressure, or school challenges, it can feel like their pain is our own. It’s natural to feel lost and unsure of how to make things better. But the good news is, as a parent, you can take proactive steps to truly BE there for your child and yourself.

I’ve been in your shoes many times. I raised my younger sister through high school and college, and later, raised my boy/girl twins, who graduated college in 2020—all without having parents myself since the age of 19. Navigating these experiences taught me a lot about what works, what doesn’t, and how to find my way.

One of the things I learned is that you can only give what you have to give thus, as much as it may feel indulgent, as parents we must start with ourselves first, especially if we are going to truly BE there and BE of help to our beautiful children. It truly is an inside out job.

Over the past 16+ years, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of parents, tweens, teens, and young adults in the youth-focused substance abuse prevention and mental wellness field. I’m certified in the Strengthening Families Program, Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, suicide prevention, as a Reiki Master, and more.

I’m truly honored to support you on your parenting journey which can be one of the most rewarding and messy experiences on this planet, and one that we get to cherish forever.

Together, we’ll build a foundation that not only empowers your children but strengthens you
as a parent and individual.

Let’s do this together…