Carol Whitaker, motivational speaker, speaking on stage
SPEAKING

When a woman is ready to make a change, she does not need more pressure. She needs a reason to believe in herself again.

Carol Whitaker is a life coach, author, and speaker with more than 20 years of experience helping women navigate change, trust themselves, and make the choices that shape what comes next.

Her presentations are warm, honest, and deeply encouraging. Carol speaks to women who have spent years being capable, responsible, and there for everyone else—and who are now beginning to ask, “What do I want? What feels right for me now?”

Every talk gives women more than a moment of inspiration. They leave feeling seen, more connected to what matters most, and ready to take a meaningful step forward.

Available for women’s conferences, leadership events, professional women’s groups, retreats, associations, community gatherings, virtual programs, and select podcast interviews.

ABOUT CAROL

About Carol

Carol Whitaker is the author of Ridiculously Happy! and a life coach with more than two decades of experience supporting women through change, self-doubt, and the choices that shape their lives.

Her message is grounded in a simple truth: a woman can be deeply grateful for the life she has built and still feel ready for something different.

She brings warmth, humor, lived experience, and practical tools to every room—helping women reconnect with their inner wisdom, trust themselves more deeply, and see new possibilities for what comes next.

Carol Whitaker, motivational speaker, leading a workshop
SIGNATURE TALKS

Messages That Help Women Move Forward

Every presentation is tailored to your audience, event theme, goals, and time frame. Carol combines meaningful storytelling, practical reflection, and honest encouragement so women leave feeling uplifted and equipped to take action.

Signature Talk 1

The Choices That Shape What Comes Next

Many women know something needs to change long before they know exactly what to do about it. This keynote helps women step out of second-guessing, reconnect with their own wisdom, and begin making choices that support the life they want now.

Your audience will leave with

  • A clearer understanding of what may be asking for their attention
  • A practical way to hear their own voice beneath outside expectations
  • Greater confidence in the choices they make from here
  • One meaningful action to take in the next 30 days

Signature Talk 2

You Are Not Finished Yet

For women who have spent years achieving, caring for others, and carrying responsibility, this presentation is an invitation to remember that their own hopes still matter.

Carol helps women recognize that change is not always a crisis or a sign that something is wrong. It can be a moment to pause, listen more closely to what matters now, and begin creating a life that feels more aligned, fulfilling, and truly their own.

Your audience will leave with

  • Permission to want more without minimizing the life they already have
  • A clearer sense of what they want to carry into the next season of life
  • Practical encouragement to stop putting their own needs and dreams last
  • Renewed belief that meaningful possibilities still lie ahead

Signature Talk 3

Strong, Healthy, and Fully Alive

Health is not about becoming smaller, chasing perfection, or proving anything to anyone. It is about caring for your body because your life, energy, and well-being matter.

This empowering wellness presentation helps women reconnect with their physical strength and vitality in a way that feels compassionate, realistic, and sustainable.

Your audience will leave with

  • A more supportive way to think about health, energy, and aging
  • Simple practices that make caring for themselves more possible in daily life
  • Greater self-respect and appreciation for the body that carries them through life
  • Encouragement to build a life that feels strong, joyful, and fully lived
SPEAKING FEES

Speaking & Presentation Investment

Speaking fees are based on the format, the room, and how much of the talk is shaped for your audience. Travel—airfare, mileage, lodging, ground transportation, and meals—is paid by the host, in addition to the fee.

Virtual Presentation

Starting at $1,250

A 45- to 60-minute interactive online presentation followed by a dedicated Q&A session. Thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique needs and focus of your group.

In-Person Keynote

Starting at $3,500

A powerful 45- to 60-minute keynote designed to inspire, elevate, and transform. Ideal for conferences, corporate organizations, retreats, and special gatherings.

Interactive Workshop

Starting at $5,000

A 2- to 3-hour immersive session combining an engaging talk, guided reflection, and actionable tools. Creates a safe, authentic space for women to connect with their true desires and claim what comes next.

Half-Day Retreat

Starting at $6,500

A 4-hour transformative experience. Gives participants the space to reflect, reconnect with their inner authority, and leave with a clear, actionable path forward.

Full-Day & Custom Events: Full-day engagements (8 hours), multi-session programs, and multi-day retreats are custom-designed for your organization. Please request a tailored proposal for your event.

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FOR EVENT HOSTS

What Event Hosts Can Expect

What Event Hosts Say

“Carol, I want to thank you for your presentation last night. It was a very uplifting and enjoyable evening. Everyone I spoke with said that they appreciated your remarks and your enthusiastic and positive comments. And I especially appreciate it that you came on such short notice. Thank you.”
— Robert Jackson, Event Organizer
“You were the most thought-provoking, engaging, insightful, and overall just wonderful speaker. I think we all will be ‘Living Ridiculously Happy’ from this point forward.”
— Sonja Jenkins, Host, New Year, New You: Lifestyle Wellness
PODCASTS AND INTERVIEWS

A Warm, Thoughtful Voice For Conversations Women Need To Hear

Carol is available for select podcast and media interviews. She brings lived experience, warmth, and practical insight to conversations about change, self-trust, midlife, personal well-being, and making choices that create a more meaningful life.

Suggested conversation topics

  • Making choices when life has changed
  • Why it is not too late to want something different
  • Rebuilding confidence after disappointment or transition
  • Putting your own hopes back on the list
  • Health, energy, and caring for yourself at every age
  • Choosing happiness even when life does not go as planned
BOOK CAROL

Invite Carol To Speak

Tell us a little about your event, audience, and the experience you hope to create. Carol personally reviews every request and will respond regarding availability and next steps.

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