BRIEF BIO
Carla Bell is a dynamic voice in the world of personal and professional transformation. As the creator and founder of the Say YES movement, she inspires audiences to silence fear, ditch procrastination, and lead with clarity and confidence. With a background in leadership, military service, and global engagement across many countries, Carla brings a unique blend of heart, humor, and real-world experience to every stage she steps on. Whether speaking to professionals, entrepreneurs, or purpose-driven individuals, she creates an atmosphere that moves people from hesitation to action. Her message reminds audiences that alignment opens doors that hustle alone cannot.
Carla has shared her voice and message across diverse platforms, from national leadership programs to educational forums and corporate spaces. She’s supported:
Government & military teams
HBCUs and academic institutions
Leadership Forums
Women Empowerment Organizations
Global Professional Networks
ONE SINGLE YES CAN SHIFT YOUR ENTIRE STORY!
—CARLA BELL
SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS
Carla Bell speaks with conviction, clarity, and connection. Whether on college campuses, corporate stages, or women’s leadership forums, she uses her personal journey and actionable methods to ignite lasting transformation. Her talks are rooted in empowerment, self-awareness, and authentic leadership inviting audiences to think differently and move with boldness.
SIGNATURE SPEAKING TOPICS
The Power of One YES
Carla’s signature message that reminds audiences that one intentional YES can change everything.
From Hesitation to Activation
A compelling keynote that helps audiences move beyond fear, perfectionism, and procrastination to take bold, aligned action.
Finding Your Superpower: The Essence of You
Discover the core of who you are and how your unique strengths can shape your leadership and legacy.
The 5 C’s to Seize the Moment: Clarity. Confidence. Connection. Commitment. Consistency.
Carla delivers practical tools and powerful truths that help audiences stop waiting for the right time and start showing up for their purpose.
Alignment over Acheivement
Carla explores how aligning with purpose and cultivating meaningful connections creates lasting success and impact.
Empowered Women, Empower Women
Carla explores how women can lead from a place of confidence, collaboration, and community. She shares strategies that help women lift as they climb and create spaces where everyone rises together.
SERVICES OFFERED
Carla offers dynamic services designed to inspire change, cultivate leadership, and build empowered communities rooted in purpose and action:
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Custom-tailored, powerful, story-driven keynotes grounded in Carla’s signature message of The Power of One YES.
CORPORATE AND FEDERAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Empower your team to lead with empathy, courage, and clarity through Carla’s interactive leadership sessions.
WORKSHOP FACILITATION AND RETREATS
Leads interactive experiences that help individuals grow in clarity, confidence, and collaboration.
PANEL MODERATION OR PANELIST APPEARANCES
Brings dynamic engagement and perspective to every conversation, creating space for meaningful dialogue and insight.
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT EVENTS
Specializes in helping women harness their voice, their vision, and their value.
BRAND COLLABORATIONS AND PODCAST FEATURES
Partners with brands and platforms that align with her mission to inspire growth, purpose, and authentic storytelling.
