The world moves fast, but you’re done sprinting to keep up.
You’ve worn the masks, followed the rules, and ignored the quiet pull to slow down.
But it’s left you feeling drained, disconnected, and stuck in cycles of overwhelm.
I help heart-centered business owners and professionals like you strip away the masks, soothe the burnout, and finally exhale.
Together, we’ll build your life back up—with confidence, ease, and authenticity—piece by piece, day by day, breath by breath.
We’ll create a personalized path that feels as natural and supportive as slipping into your favorite worn-in sweater: grounding for your body, freeing for your mind, and nourishing for your soul.
Q: What is a life coach—and how can it help me thrive?
You’ve worked so hard to build the life you thought would make you happy. You’ve checked all the boxes, hit the milestones, and become someone people admire and depend on.
But inside? You’re exhausted. You’ve had to push, mask, and sacrifice so much of yourself just to keep up. And while everyone else sees you as successful, you can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing.
You wonder if slowing down to reconnect with what you really want will make you lose everything you’ve built.
But here’s the truth:
Living authentically doesn’t take you out of the game—it’s what unlocks your next level of success.
Life coaching isn’t about choosing between your heart and your ambition.
It’s about creating a life where your success doesn’t come at the expense of your well-being.
When you align with your truth, you stop wasting energy on things that don’t matter—and you start showing up with a kind of confidence, clarity, and calm that makes everything flow.
Why I Do This Work
In my first career as a licensed massage therapist in New York, I spent 12 years helping high achievers who looked “fine” on the outside but were storing stress and misalignment in their bodies.
They’d say, “I’m good,” while their shoulders stayed locked up, their jaws clenched, and their breath shallow.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want ease—they didn’t know how to have it without losing their edge.
I saw that they needed more than physical relief.
They needed to learn how to live from a place of strength and alignment—not fear and pressure.
So I pursued multiple certifications to guide people through this transformation.
Now, eight years later, my clients call me the "translator of truth."
I help you listen to what your body, heart, and intuition are saying—and use that wisdom to thrive in a fast-paced world.
Laurie had all these puzzle pieces but didn’t know how to get out of 'busy bee syndrome'. . .
“Before I worked with Carly, I felt busy all the time. I was burning out because I was worrying and overwhelmed all the time! Carly helped me organized, not only in my business but with my priorities, how I spend my time, who I serve and how I serve them and how to take care of myself along with my business."
LAURIE J.
Manifestation, Money+Mindset Coach
What Happens When You Lead with Your Truth
When we work together, you won’t have to give up your ambition or risk losing what you’ve built. Instead, you’ll redesign your life in a way that feels intentional, easeful, and sustainable—with room for both your wildest dreams and your deepest rest.
We’ll lay down the masks, the pressure, and the “shoulds” you’ve carried for so long.
Together, we’ll untangle the noise and reconnect you to the most aligned vision for your life—the one that feels clear, spacious, and exciting.
Then we’ll get intentional. We’ll identify and release the outdated patterns and beliefs that have kept you playing small and rewrite them with purpose—so your growth feels bold, yet ease-filled.
The goal isn’t to push harder—it’s to create a life where success feels as natural as breathing and your presence makes an impact simply because you’re rooted in your truth.
The Result?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can thrive in a fast-paced world while staying connected to your heart, the answer is yes—and I’d be honored to walk this path with you.
End-of-Life Doula & Grief Guide,
BodyMind Coach
Yoga Nidra Teacher
Cross-Cultural Competency, Awareness, and Equity Pledge:
I stand in solidarity with Black, Brown, Indigenous, Minority Ethnic, and People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ & those who hold culturally and systemically marginalized identities to dismantle systemic racism. I pledge to continue to comb through my cultural bias, vet coaching tools and philosophies, and question business systems & practices for their equality and effectiveness instead of blindly following what has been done before. After all, if you've read this far you know that this is everything I'm here to dismantle both systemically and within ourselves.
My communities have a strict vetting process so that we can provide a safe, trauma-informed space for people of all identities to learn, grow, ask questions, and provide their own valuable insight and feedback for us all to learn from.
I'm a lifelong learner and have spent the past 15 years of my life studying the mystical, logistical, and scientific aspects of human behavioral change.
Here are just a few of my certifications & trainings.
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