Empower Your Journey to Success

Whether you're an individual at a crossroads or a business poised for growth, I provide the focused guidance and proven strategies to turn your vision into reality. My approach is not theoretical—it's built on decades of hands-on experience in government, entrepreneurship, and personal development. I partner with you directly to create ta

Whether you're an individual at a crossroads or a business poised for growth, I provide the focused guidance and proven strategies to turn your vision into reality. My approach is not theoretical—it's built on decades of hands-on experience in government, entrepreneurship, and personal development. I partner with you directly to create tangible results.

For Individuals: Master Your Mindset & Architect Your Career

Navigate life's transitions with clarity and confidence through personalized 1-on-1 Coaching. We'll work together to build resilience, define purpose, and execute a plan.

*   Mindset & Life Mastery (Coaching 101): Build a foundation of self-belief, overcome limiting patterns, and cultivate the mental toughness needed for high achievement.

*   Strategic Career Coaching: Whether you're seeking advancement, a pivot, or a complete reinvention, we'll map your skills to opportunities and craft a winning strategy.

*   Goal Setting & Leadership Development: Move beyond vague aspirations. Learn to set actionable, compelling goals and develop the authentic leadership presence to achieve them.

*   Reinvention & Resilience Training: Specialized support for your "Second Act." Manage change with grace, leverage your experience, and build a fulfilling new chapter.

For Businesses & Entrepreneurs: Build, Certify, & Scale

Leverage my insider expertise to navigate complex systems, secure advantages, and fuel sustainable growth.

*   Start-Up Strategy & Development: From concept to launch, avoid common pitfalls and build a solid operational and strategic foundation.

*   Government Certification Mastery: A proven specialty. I have successfully assisted in securing over 300 government certifications, including the 8(a), HUBZone, and Woman-Owned programs. I demystify the process to save you time and secure valuable contracting advantages.

*   Government Loan & Program Navigation: Identify and strategically pursue the right government loans, grants, and support programs to fund your growth.

*   Strategic Growth Planning: Go beyond daily operations. Develop clear, actionable strategies to scale your impact and revenue.

How We Work Together: Flexible, Results-Oriented Partnerships

I offer tailored engagements to suit your specific needs and timeline, ensuring focused attention and measurable progress.

*   Intensive Projects (2-6 weeks): Perfect for targeted goals like completing a certification application, crafting a career transition strategy, or a business growth sprint.

*   Deep-Dive Transformations (3-6 months): Ideal for comprehensive reinvention, leadership development, or guiding a business through a pivotal growth phase.

*   Ongoing Advisory & Coaching (Monthly Retainer): Provides consistent support, accountability, and strategic insight. Retainers are often paid annually for commitment and simplicity, ensuring our partnership is a priority.

I also facilitate group cohort programs for collective learning, alongside my dedicated one-on-one practice.

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Why Clients Choose This Partnership:

You gain more than a coach; you gain a partner who has "walked the walk" in government, business, and personal transformation. My advice is rooted in real success—from balancing public budgets to writing laws, from starting nonprofits to securing hundreds of certifications. I know how to make things happen.

Let's discuss the project or transformation you have in mind. Contact me to explore how a focused partnership can help you achieve your most ambitious goals.

Schedule a discovery call today.

The Women Inspired Leadership (WIL) Certificate Course. 

This program synthesizes those decades of learning into a focused, three-part journey..."

You can then explain the WIL structure (From Zero to Now, What We Can Do Today, Women for the Future)

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The Women Inspired Leadership (WIL) Certificate Course. 

This program synthesizes those decades of learning into a focused, three-part journey..."

You can then explain the WIL structure (From Zero to Now, What We Can Do Today, Women for the Future)

This transformative, project-based learning experience that not only educates but creates a lasting ripple effect of empowerment.

Program Structure & Delivery:

*   This will be a dynamic online program designed to build a powerful virtual community.

*   Participants will progress through the curriculum in dedicated cohorts, creating a supportive network of peers.

*   Upon successful completion, each participant will earn a Certificate of Completion, signifying their commitment and newfound expertise in women's leadership.

The Three-Part Journey:

The curriculum is divided into three core sections, guiding participants from reflection to action and future vision:

1.  From Zero to Now: Honoring our history and personal journeys.

2.  What We Can Do Today: Building practical skills in advocacy, entrepreneurship, non-profit development, grant writing, and public leadership.

3.  Women for the Future: Exploring emerging fields and preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow.

Core Experience & "Pay-It-Forward" Model:

WILL is unique in its actionable, mentorship-driven approach:

*   Real-World Project: The capstone of the program requires each participant to design and execute a practical project aimed at impacting women's futures. This project will have a clear mission: to "help a woman climb the ladder," whether through direct mentorship, creating a resource, or launching an initiative.

*   Learn from Leaders: We will feature accomplished women leaders as guest speakers and mentors. They will share their authentic leadership journeys, provide guidance, and help open doors to future opportunities for participants.

*   Create a Legacy of Mentorship: The program embeds a "pay-it-forward" ethos. Participants will not only receive mentorship but will also learn how to effectively mentor others, ensuring the cycle of support and leadership continues to grow.

Launch Timeline:

The inaugural cohorts of the Women Inspired Leadership (WIL) Certificate Program are scheduled to launch in June 2026.

This program is the culmination of my life's work—a dedicated space to equip women with the tools, network, and confidence to lead today and shmorrow.

 Cost: $1500, length 3 weeks, six hours a week.  Membership available after graduation for $250 a month. 

My journey in developing programs for women spans decades and continents, built on a foundational belief in empowerment through action. Here is a snapshot of that path:

*   Foundation in Advocacy: My work began on the front lines as a social worker with Miami-Dade County, focusing on domestic violence and supporting autistic families. This

My journey in developing programs for women spans decades and continents, built on a foundational belief in empowerment through action. Here is a snapshot of that path:

*   Foundation in Advocacy: My work began on the front lines as a social worker with Miami-Dade County, focusing on domestic violence and supporting autistic families. This grounded my understanding of the systemic challenges women face.

*   Economic Empowerment Pioneer: I founded the New Woman Entrepreneur Center, one of the nation's first incubators for women in the early 1990s. Over seven years, we assisted in developing over 600 businesses, primarily for minority women entrepreneurs, providing space, resources, training, and recognition.

*   Global Policy Impact: Working with the Women's Working Group in Albania, I contributed to drafting and passing the country's first law against domestic violence, a landmark achievement in a place where women's rights were severely restricted.

*   Creating Platforms & Recognition: I developed the Red Lipstick Leadership empowerment program, founded the Commission on the Status of Women  for Doral, to launch leadership initiatives, and organized an International Women's Summit—a pioneering virtual event connecting leaders, CEOs, college presidents, and young girls globally.

*   Academic Institutionalization: At Miami Dade College, I culminated this work by founding the Women's Institute and the Women's Empowering Leadership Certificate program, which successfully graduated three classes structured around the past, present, and future of women's leadership.

This extensive background—from direct service and economic development to global policy and academic frameworks—directly informs and shapes the new certificate program I am now launching.

-"Building on everything I've just shared, I am thrilled to introduce the next chapter: 

How I Learned to Give Myself Permission: My 5 Steps to Make It Happen

For years, I waited for someone else to tell me I was allowed—allowed to change, to succeed, to build the life I knew was possible. But my real journey began the day I stopped waiting and gave myself permission.

This wasn't a theoretical idea. I learned it in the fire o

How I Learned to Give Myself Permission: My 5 Steps to Make It Happen

For years, I waited for someone else to tell me I was allowed—allowed to change, to succeed, to build the life I knew was possible. But my real journey began the day I stopped waiting and gave myself permission.

This wasn't a theoretical idea. I learned it in the fire of crisis. After 17 years in government, stress literally broke my body—my jaw bones shattered, requiring three major surgeries. I was on unpaid leave, with two small children to support, a mother to help, and my right arm semi-paralyzed. The world had given me every reason to stop.

Instead, I chose a different path. I gave myself permission to try, and from that desperate starting point, I built a new life and a successful business. I distilled my journey into five concrete steps. This is my battle-tested method for turning "I wish" into "I will."

My Foundational Principle: YOU Must Give Yourself Permission.
This is the non-negotiable first step. No one else can do this for you. You must look in the mirror and say, "I allow myself to try. I allow myself to succeed. I am authorizing my own journey." This internal permission slip is the key that unlocks everything else.

My 5 Action Steps to Make It Happen:

Step 1: Commit Yourself with Absolute Belief.
I had to believe a new way was possible, even when my body was broken and my bank account was empty. This isn't about hoping; it's about deciding with your whole heart. You must make a commitment so complete that obstacles become detours, not stop signs.

Step 2: I Override the Fear of Failure AND Success.
Let's be honest: fear paralyzes. I was terrified of financial ruin, and equally terrified of the huge responsibility of building something new. The trick is to act anyway. I accepted that my first attempt at my small business didn't have to be perfect—it just had to exist. You must push past the fear and let the action itself be the victory.

Step 3: Convince Yourself You Will Make It Happen.
I started to see it clearly: me, healthy; me, running a center; me, providing for my family. I used that vision to fuel my conviction. You have to become your own biggest believer. See the finished goal in your mind and nurture the unshakable certainty that you are the person who will make it real.

Step 4: Set a Timeframe.
Dreams stay dreams until you put them on the calendar. My timeframe was forced by urgency—my children needed to eat. You must create your own urgency. Give your goal a deadline. Mark it down. This transforms a vague wish into a project with a finish line.

Step 5: Tell Everyone for Accountability.
I swallowed my pride and asked for help from a women's group. Telling them my plans created a powerful force: loving accountability. When you declare your goal publicly, you create a circle of support and expectation. On the days when you want to "throw in the tile," that circle helps you keep your promise to yourself.

My story proves one thing: nothing—not your status, your past, your health, or your circumstances—can ultimately stop you when you give yourself permission and follow these steps. Your will creates the way.

I am thrilled to share that I co-authored a bestselling anthology with Jack Canfield, the author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul," which has sold millions of copies worldwide. 

My chapter, titled "Giving Yourself Permission: Five Steps to Make It Happen," explores powerful strategies to unlock your potential. Here are the five steps:

1️⃣ Comm

I am thrilled to share that I co-authored a bestselling anthology with Jack Canfield, the author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul," which has sold millions of copies worldwide. 

My chapter, titled "Giving Yourself Permission: Five Steps to Make It Happen," explores powerful strategies to unlock your potential. Here are the five steps:

1️⃣ Commit yourself.

2️⃣ Override the fear of failure or success.

3️⃣ Convince yourself you will make it happen.

4️⃣ Set a timeframe.

5️⃣ Tell everyone!

In my chapter, I also share my personal journey through a health issue and how I applied these steps to overcome challenges and succeed in life. 

Let's make it happen together. 

In this futuristic exploration, I delve into what the next 5 to 10 years will hold as six different countries establish settlements on the moon. 💫 Discover how these developments will spur economic growth, provide innovative energy solutions, and revolutionize our workload in ways we can only imagine

Inspired by an incredible trip to Anta

In this futuristic exploration, I delve into what the next 5 to 10 years will hold as six different countries establish settlements on the moon. 💫 Discover how these developments will spur economic growth, provide innovative energy solutions, and revolutionize our workload in ways we can only imagine

Inspired by an incredible trip to Antarctica with the Space2Sea group, where I had the unique opportunity to interview several astronauts, this book also highlights the importance of the astronaut mindset—resilience and mission focus. I’m excited to introduce my concept for an Astronaut Mindset Resilience Course, which will empower readers to cultivate the principles found in space exploration.

Additionally, I address the need for new laws to support these groundbreaking explorations, as current regulations are unprepared for what’s to come. With my Master’s degree in International Law, this work expands upon my thesis and presents a comprehensive framework for the future.

Join me on this thrilling journey into the possibilities that await! Reserve your copy today. 

I'm thrilled to announce that my new book, “Second Act: Reinventing Yourself at Any Age,” will be released later this year! 

In this transformative work, I explore the dynamic theme of new women leadership, particularly among baby boomers. We’re breaking the mold and redefining ageism as we refuse to fit into the conventional retirement na

I'm thrilled to announce that my new book, “Second Act: Reinventing Yourself at Any Age,” will be released later this year! 

In this transformative work, I explore the dynamic theme of new women leadership, particularly among baby boomers. We’re breaking the mold and redefining ageism as we refuse to fit into the conventional retirement narrative. Instead, we’re embracing the idea that reinvention is possible at any age! ✨

Throughout the book, I share my personal journey, revealing how I obtained my Master’s degree in International Law at age 67 and how I'm now embarking on a new career by developing online courses. My own experience stands as a testament to the vibrant opportunities available, showcasing that age is just a number!

I delve into the important legacy we leave for our children and grandchildren, emphasizing the lessons we can impart through our own reinventions. This vibrant new world allows men and women, especially women, to redefine their paths and pursue passion-driven lives.

Additionally, I discuss the vital role of artificial intelligence in personal growth and development. Learning to navigate and integrate AI into our lives can empower us to harness our full potential.

Are you ready to embrace your second act? Join me in this journey of self-discovery and reinvention! Stay tuned for more updates on the exact release date and publication details!

Are We Ready for the New Reality? A Riveting Review of The Cost of Being Authentic: Ushering in a New Reality

 This groundbreaking book confronts the most profound question of our time, blending hard evidence, scientific analysis, and personal narrative to chart a path forward.

We stand at a precipice. The world we thought we knew is shifti

Are We Ready for the New Reality? A Riveting Review of The Cost of Being Authentic: Ushering in a New Reality

 This groundbreaking book confronts the most profound question of our time, blending hard evidence, scientific analysis, and personal narrative to chart a path forward.

We stand at a precipice. The world we thought we knew is shifting beneath our feet, not through speculation, but through official admission. The recent nationwide documentary, "The Age of Disclosure" the congressional hearings, the stunning disclosures from global powers, including Secretary of State. Marco Rubio who stated "We've had repeated instances of something operating in the airspace over restricted nuclear facilities — and it's not ours."—all this points to a single, inescapable conclusion: we are not alone, and reality is far more complex than we ever imagined.

In his electrifying new book, The Cost of Being Authentic: Ushering in a New Reality.  Bettina delivers a masterful synthesis of this moment. This is not a work of fringe science fiction; it is a rigorous, academic, and deeply personal exploration of the evidence now staring us in the face.

What makes this book essential reading?

The book meticulously documents the paradigm-shattering announcements from the United States, China, and Russia regarding crafts "not of this world" and encounters with non-human intelligences. It goes beyond the news clips, analyzing the implications of these admissions for our society, our science, and our very sense of place in the cosmos.

*   The Great Cosmic Mystery: With the discovery of over 31 billion planets in our galaxy alone. In it  she argues the compellingly idea of Earth hosting the only intelligent life is not just unlikely—it is unconscionable. The book tackles the Fermi Paradox head-on, using the enigmatic "3I Atlas" and the observations of leading scientists like Harvard's Professor Avi Loeb as a launching point to explore what, or who, else might be out there.

*   A Tapestry of Experience: Beyond the data and congressional testimony, Bettina weaves in a powerful, human element. She shares profound personal experiences and firsthand accounts from her life and individuals who have encountered the unexplained. These narratives are treated not as anomalies, but as vital pieces of the larger puzzle, grounding the high-concept science in relatable human truth.

*   A New Lens on Reality: The analysis doesn't stop at astronomy or politics. The book delves into the frameworks of quantum physics and dimensional theory, offering plausible explanations for the phenomena being reported. It asks the critical question: if these beings or crafts are here, what does their potential origin—interstellar, interdimensional, or otherwise—mean for our understanding of reality itself?

The Cost of Being Authentic is more than a survey of the unknown; it is a call to intellectual courage. It argues that the true "cost" is the outdated worldview we must shed. To be authentic in this new era is to confront the evidence with clear eyes, to question everything we've been told, and to bravely usher in a new understanding of our existence.

This is a thrilling, page-turning journey that you will not be able to put down. It is meticulously researched, boldly argued, and beautifully written. Whether you are a seasoned follower of the UAP topic or a curious skeptic just beginning to question, this book is your indispensable guide to the most important conversation humanity will ever have.

Ready to explore the new reality?

Reserve a copy today.