Hustle culture often overlooks the wisdom, strength, and untapped potential of women over 50. Dr. Carolyn Brooks-Collins is changing that. A powerhouse speaker, coach, and former CPA, she helps women redefine success—not through burnout, but through bold reinvention, financial clarity, and personal purpose.
From Corporate Veteran to Confidence Catalyst
Carolyn’s journey isn’t one born out of comfort—it’s forged through crisis and clarity. She recalls the day clearly: August 7, 2009—the moment her corporate stability unraveled. Sitting across from an HR rep with an envelope in hand, her fate was sealed by a downsizing decision that impacted 70 people across four cities. “Twenty interviews in two weeks, and all I could do was wait to see if I still had a job,” she remembers.
That moment sparked a powerful internal shift. “I realized I had been living a thermometer life—reacting to everything around me, constantly adjusting to external conditions, never truly setting the temperature of my own life.”
Today, Carolyn helps other women avoid that same trap.
A New Framework for a New Season
Through her company, M. Carolyn Brooks-Collins, LLC, she speaks, coaches, and mentors women who are at a life crossroads—retired, widowed, starting over, or simply stuck. Her signature message is centered on trading in that “thermometer mindset” for what she calls a thermostat mindset—living with intentionality, confidence, and control.
“Think about it,” she says. “A thermometer reacts. A thermostat sets. It doesn’t change based on outside influences. It’s locked in on a goal. That’s how I help women live.”
Her talks are more than inspirational—they’re transformational. She breaks it down into a simple but profound 3-step framework:
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Give Yourself Permission – “Start dreaming again. Start putting yourself first. You’re not selfish—you’re strategic.”
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Believe in Yourself – “You can be anything. You just have to decide what that is.”
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Make a Plan – “Every dream needs a blueprint. Take small steps each day toward the life you envision.”
These aren’t just motivational platitudes—they’re hard-earned truths from a woman who has rebuilt her life more than once.
It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again
For Carolyn, the true shift didn’t come until 2020, when she decided that her legacy wouldn’t be built on compliance reports or audit checklists—but on coaching women to break through fear and claim their next chapter.
“I spent 45 years in corporate America as a CPA. But when I asked myself, ‘What do I really want to do for the rest of my life?’ the answer was clear: I want to walk alongside women who feel forgotten, overlooked, or stuck—and help them rise.”
Now in her 60s, Carolyn is living proof that reinvention is possible at any age. As the creator of the platform Confidence with Carolyn, she hosts workshops, leads coaching programs, and graces stages across the country with her empowering message of faith, financial literacy, and focus.
She teaches women that wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about freedom. And confidence isn’t just about looks—it’s about ownership of your choices.
A Story of Strength and Service
Carolyn’s resilience extends beyond the workplace. After caring for her husband during his cancer journey and rebuilding her life after becoming a widow, she turned her pain into purpose. Her story is captured in the anthology Stories of His Glory: Testimonies of Transformation Unveiled, a powerful testament to the role of faith in her journey.
She’s also a contributor to Women Inspiring: Bruised But Not Broken, further amplifying her voice as a storyteller, leader, and spiritual mentor.
In recognition of her 35 years of commitment to uplifting women and girls, she was awarded the National Presidential Achievement Award—a reflection of her lifelong dedication to impact, empowerment, and integrity.
Building Your Dream Starts Now
Carolyn speaks to women who’ve spent their lives building everyone else’s dreams—now it’s their turn. Through her bold, relatable, and faith-centered coaching, she invites women to set their personal thermostats and live with confidence and clarity.
“Yes, you are the captain of your ship,” she says. “But into what port are you sailing? If you don’t build your dream, someone else will take control of your life.”
Her invitation is simple: Start today.
Connect with Dr. Carolyn Brooks-Collins
🌐 Website: www.carolynbrookscollins.com
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