Hi, I'm Carlisha Bradley!
I believe leadership isn’t just about titles. It’s about the confidence to own your voice, the clarity to lead with purpose, and the courage to build spaces that foster belonging and innovation. My journey has taught me that the most impactful leaders are those who embrace their unique story and use it to inspire and elevate others.
Throughout my career, I’ve experienced incredible highs—sitting in boardrooms where decisions impacted the lives of over 700,000 students, leading diverse teams to award-winning outcomes, inspiring sold-out audiences as an international keynote speaker, and traveling the globe to build social enterprises that have empowered over 9,000 young women in 40+ countries.
At the same time, I’ve encountered the challenges of navigating spaces where I didn’t always feel I belonged. As a Black woman, there were moments when I was doubted, overlooked, or questioned. Being the only one at the table wasn’t just isolating—it made me question if my voice truly mattered.
Leadership Coaching, Training, And Development Accelerated My Career And Expertise.
However, I often found these training experiences were designed to fit me into a mold that didn’t reflect my lived experience or intersectionality as a woman of color.
What I could not find, I created.
I yearned for authentic development experiences that honored my values, leadership style, and unique journey. This became the foundation of my work—to create spaces where leaders can grow in ways that feel aligned, empowering, and deeply personal.
My goal is not to fit you into a box. I elevate your unique executive presence and aid in amplifying the impact of your voice.
We’re not just pulling up chairs to someone else’s table. Together, we are building new ones.
Women Empowering Nations provides exposure, development, and mentorship to underrepresented girls to accelerate their path to social impact leadership.
Amplify for Women is a leadership development agency providing comprehensive services, coaching, and guidance for women to thrive in their career and business.
Organizations I Founded
Notable Accolades
Dan Allen Social Justice Award 2022
Tulsan of the Year 2020
Journal Record Woman of the Year 2020
Madam President 2020
Champion of Student Success 2020
Obama USa leader
2024-2025
Charles V. Willie Advocate
Award 2024
Mayor’s Women of the Year Pinnacle Award 2016
YWCA Woman with Moxie 2014
Outstanding University of Oklahoma Alumna 2013
Williams Women of Inspiration 2013
I was an avid Black holiday Barbie collector. My mom made me keep them all in the box, which defeated the purpose of the gift to me. They are still boxed in an attic somewhere.
People don't believe me, but I really am an introvert. I'm an outgoing introvert.
I'm a twin mom who never in a million years would have imaged this would be true.
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