Meet Dra. Carollaine M García, Ph.d.

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Dra. Carollaine M García, Ph.d.. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Dra. CarolLaine M, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

If you’d asked me this three years ago, I would have said my resilience came solely from myself. But over the past decade, as I’ve studied my Dominican-American family, I can unequivocally say that my resilience stems from my roots. My mother is our family historian, and as I’ve sought to better understand my mixed-race identity and the intricate family stories that have shaped mine, I’ve become incredibly proud of my ancestral journey.

As a first-generation Dominican-American immigrant, a college graduate, and a PhD holder, I have blazed trails in pursuit of the American Dream. However, I’ve also recognized that I am following in the footsteps of my lineage. Between my grandmothers, they experienced more than 20 pregnancies on an island that often valued procreation over women’s rights. As the most educated woman in my family and in most rooms I walk into, I carry the certainty that without the sacrifices of those who came before me and the vision of my mother and father, I wouldn’t be who I am today.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

As a Spirituality and Embodiment Guide, I specialize in Queen Mindset Leadership, an innovative and integrative approach to leadership that empowers ambitious mujeres of color and spiritually conscious allies to create happy and successful lives. Through this approach, my clients uncover their inner desires, release limitations, and grow into the extraordinary individuals they are destined to be.

Queen Mindset Leadership is a unique philosophy that unites spirituality and leadership, guiding clients to tap into their inner power and build lives that reflect their passions, experiences, and expertise. This holistic model promotes physical and mental well-being and prioritizes spiritual and emotional health, fostering more harmonious relationships with people, the environment, finances, and creative expression. By embracing presence and utilizing the comprehensive chakra system, Queen Mindset Leadership empowers individuals to own their identities, purpose, and leadership style for a more fulfilling life.

My expertise also includes working with organizations that value elevating compassionate and innovative leaders. Drawing from my Fortune 500 leadership experience and wellness consulting background, I design and deliver customized workshops and speeches that cultivate human virtues, foster personal growth, and promote inclusivity. The Queen Mindset Leadership model supports clients in embodying their purpose and passions while nurturing their mind, body, and spirit. Consequently, clients develop greater self-confidence and enjoy a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Currently, I am working on a memoir sharing my personal journey of embracing Queen Mindset Leadership and finding happiness. I also invite ambitious mujeres of color to join my signature group coaching program, The Audacity to Lead, designed for those eager to embark on a deep self-discovery leadership journey and create a life aligned with their heart’s desires.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, three qualities that significantly impacted my journey include understanding my passions and their interconnectedness, finding purpose in life’s tragedies, and recognizing my connection to my ancestors.

Initially, I perceived my passions as unrelated and unimportant. However, as I delved deeper into reading (over 270 books in the last four years), I realized that my passions were all interconnected and integral to my unique self-expression. Embracing the concept of being a Renaissance Woman granted me the freedom to pursue a creative life. For those unsure how their passions connect, creating a vision board with interests and dreams can help uncover common threads and design a fulfilling life.

Regarding finding purpose in life’s tragedies, writing an autobiography in 2022 allowed me to reflect on past experiences and people. By examining each year, major events, wins, and losses, and interviewing loved ones, I gained insights and learned from my most impactful experiences. This reflective process can help others recover themselves and discover purpose amidst adversity.

Lastly, exploring my ancestry through DNA testing and studying Dominican Republic and United States history deepened my understanding of the systemic forces and trends that shaped my family. This knowledge enabled me to forgive my ancestors for their limitations and release myself from inherited shortcomings. Transforming generational curses into gifts starts with understanding and embracing one’s family history. I encourage you to delve into your heritage and journey.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

Absolutely, I’m excited to collaborate with visionaries who resonate with the Queen Mindset Leadership philosophy. This philosophy integrates Fortune 500 leadership research, Eastern wisdom on happiness and fulfillment, and Western psychology insights on living a fulfilling life.

Using the Wheel of Life as inspiration and incorporating the chakras, Queen Mindset Leadership helps individuals understand and release limiting beliefs, encouraging present-moment happiness. It beautifully integrates identities, mindset, and purpose, guiding individuals to develop expertise in areas such as emotions, creativity, intellect, self-relationships, finances, social life, environment, and spirituality.

Drawing inspiration from the chakra system, Queen Mindset Leadership fosters virtues like rootedness, emotional intelligence, personal power, compassion, self-expression, intuition, and interconnectedness, allowing individuals to rise into their highest selves. The philosophy applies to everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, embodying the power of feminine energy and reconnecting with nature’s cycles.

I’m keen to collaborate on podcasts, workshops, and retreats that help others embody these practices, promoting personal growth and happiness.

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