As a 2x TEDx Speaker with more than 10 years of experience in youth and community outreach, CarolineINSPIRES has captured and transformed the lives of over 32,000+ youth across more than 18 states. She is surely a sought after unapologetic authentic force whose transformative inspiration you would not want to miss! CarolineINSPIRES is an experienced speaker, artist, and educator whose liberating energy is sure to Captivate, Create, and Connect with all whom she comes in contact with. 

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As a native of North Tulsa, Oklahoma with a Master’s degree in Women’s Gender, & Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University, CarolineINSPIRES is a cross cultural influencer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, artist, speaker, author, and educator who advocates for those who mirror a familiar journey of overcoming disenfranchisement, poverty, and bias.  Demonstrated in her first curated documentary, This Girl! That Smile. Her Spirit, and in her forthcoming books, she endeavors to document the journeys of youth while empowering them to re-write their narrative. 

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Through her artistic gifts, CarolineINSPIRES has left her mark sharing the stage with award winning artists such as Eric Roberson, The Hamiltones, Zacardi Cortez, Big Daddy Kane, Da Brat, Musiq Soulchild, and Sa-Roc. She is sure to be a light that unapologetically and authentically illuminates every space she occupies. Her imprint and light is further embodied in her #BE #YOUR #MARK Collection, an apparel line that combines her invigorating inspiration and colorful legacy.