Child Welfare Advocate & Creator of "Empower Yourself" the #1 Life Skills Curriculum for Foster Youth
Carlina Shotwell Biography
Carlina Shotwell, M.Ed., a former foster youth and dedicated child welfare advocate, is the visionary creator of the highly acclaimed life skills curriculum, "Empower Yourself".
Drawing from her personal experiences navigating the foster care system, Shotwell developed the "Empower Yourself" program to address the gaps in life skills education. Her PATHS framework—Perspective, Adaptation, Transformation, Harnessing Skills, and Support—serves as a cornerstone of her keynote speeches, guiding individuals in building crucial skills and overcoming challenges. Shotwell's commitment to mentoring and empowering foster youth, combined with her professional expertise, makes her an inspiring speaker and advocate.
Shotwell's academic achievements include becoming the first in her biological family to earn a high school diploma, followed by two associate degrees from Pitt Community College and a bachelor's degree from North Carolina Central University, where she graduated Cum Laude. Her journey is a testament to resilience and determination, culminating in her earning a master's degree in education.
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Carlina Shotwell Speaking Topics
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Equipping for Success: Essential Life Skills for Foster Youth
Transitioning to adulthood can be daunting for foster youth. Join Carlina Shotwell as she shares practical techniques for equipping foster youth with the essential life skills they need for a successful transition. From financial literacy to emotional intelligence, this keynote provides actionable insights and proven methods to prepare foster youth for the real world.
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Strength Through Struggle: Nurturing Resilience in Foster Youth
Resilience is key to overcoming adversity. In this inspiring keynote, Carlina Shotwell explores effective strategies for fostering resilience in foster youth. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Carlina provides practical tools and techniques to empower these young individuals, helping them navigate challenges and build a brighter future.
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Carlina Shotwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Education, Family & Parenting, Social Activism, Youth -
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Carlina Shotwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Equipping for Success: Essential Life Skills for Foster Youth, Strength Through Struggle: Nurturing Resilience in Foster Youth, Behind the Scenes: Insights into the Foster Youth Experience, Healing Hearts: Trauma-Informed Care for Supporting Foster Youth with Compassion and Sustaining the Caregivers: Self-Care Strategies for Social Workers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carlina Shotwell for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Carlina Shotwell generally travels from Greenville, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ashley Rhodes-Courter, Victoria Rowell, Regina Louise, Elizabeth Wynter and Jed Dearybury. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carlina Shotwell for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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