Ready to create a legacy that
will last for generations?
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Ready to create a legacy that will last for generations?
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A legacy that will last for generations.
I am a proud, first-generation Filipino American.
I had straight A’s, and was valedictorian three times.
My grandmothers who are pictured here, are my Queens.
I grew up with Nana organizing family parties (my grandma to the right), and Mamang who raised me and my brothers, while my parents went to work (my grandma to the left). We took this picture when I graduated with a Masters of Science in Leadership and Management.
The day I graduated from my Masters was the same day I realized, “Oh sh*t! I’ve been following what everyone wants for me, and not my own dreams.” It was June 2017, one month later I started my coaching business and got my first paying client. In 2022, I celebrated my 5 year business anniversary where I’ve served 500+ clients in 24 different countries helping them create an aligned and purposeful legacy in their professional and personal lives.
Then in 2023, Apple News awarded me as one of the top 5 business coaches, and LA Weekly awarded me as the #1 thought leader.
When I graduated college, I became a grassroots organizer, knocking on doors and doing phone calls. Within 6 months, I organized 557 volunteers. After five years working in politics, I became a nonprofit fundraiser and raised $1 million in student scholarships in six months.
Raising money for college students was my proudest accomplishment.
And it made me realize that I wanted more. I wanted to help others reach their own goals to honor and create their legacy. So I started my Business and Career Coaching company.
I quickly realized that I didn’t like how other coaching businesses focused on the followers and growing huge lists.
I wanted to create a business aligned to me where I built real, transformational relationships – what I’d learned in my grassroots organizing and fundraising experience.
As a result, I’ve had six-figure launches, mentored clients to reach their own financial goals, and had two clients hit multi-seven figures this year.
What I realize is that you can create a business and career that is aligned to you by simply being you.
I help my clients create for more than themselves, while still staying in integrity to a life they love.
This is what I call the Color Your Dreams® process.
My clients create a legacy they truly desire and understand that it is a choice. A choice we work towards every day!
- Maybe you’re in an identity crisis and want the support and accountability to fully honor yourself and your legacy.
- Maybe you have a habit of going into auto-pilot mode and “just doing” because it’s what’s worked so far.
- Maybe you fall back into the strategies that have worked for making money, but not so much for peace of mind or the lifestyle you desire.
What’s important is that the choices you make are true to YOU and not just outside expectations. I am here to ensure you are aligned to your truest self.
Want to get personal and learn some fun facts about me?
My Story:
⦿ I am a First-Generation Filipino. My family immigrated from the Philippines to work in the grapevines in Porterville, California (Central California).
⦿ I’ve lived in 6 different states (Iowa, Indiana, Montana, New Mexico, Massachusetts and of course, California!).
⦿ I started doing Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) when I was 16 because I was being bullied and this was a great outlet to feel like I had my own back.
⦿ I’ve had 25 different jobs, was fired 3 times, and quit 3 times to find a career I currently love.
⦿ I left my dream job to go full time into my dream business.
⦿ I have a Masters in Leadership and Management.
⦿ I’ve negotiated my salary twice while working with a coach, which led to a $12,000 raise and $26,000 raise.
⦿ I paid off $30,000 in undergrad debt, and paid my way through graduate school with a $30,000 tuition.
The picture from left to right: This is a pic of my dad, his mom (my Nana/grandma), and me. My Nana is holding a pic of her dad (my great Grandpa).
My Story:
⦿ I am a First-Generation Filipino American. My family immigrated from the Philippines to work in the grapevines in Porterville, California (Central California).
⦿ I’ve lived in 6 different states (Iowa, Indiana, Montana, New Mexico, Massachusetts and of course, California!).
⦿ I started doing Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) when I was 16 because I was being bullied and this was a great outlet to feel like I had my own back.
⦿ I’ve had 25 different jobs, was fired 3 times, and quit 3 times to find a career I currently love.
⦿ I left my dream job to go full time into my dream business.
⦿ I have a Masters in Leadership and Management.
⦿ I’ve negotiated my salary twice while working with a coach, which led to a $12,000 raise and $26,000 raise.
⦿ I paid off $30,000 in undergrad debt, and paid my way through graduate school with a $30,000 tuition.
The picture from left to right: This is a pic of my dad, his mom (my Nana/grandma), and me. My Nana is holding a pic of her dad (my great Grandpa).
This picture is with my mom, who I call my my mini-me cause she’s 4’11 even though she likes saying she’s 5 feet (I’m 5’5 😜).
My story has led me to…
⦿ Knowing how to deal with conflict and toxic environments by being assertive.
⦿ Living a healthy and holistic life. I listen to my body. I love doing Bikram Yoga, weight-lifting, and hiking.
⦿ Creating boundaries with work, family and all aspects of my life.
⦿ Saying no to people and events that no longer serve me.
⦿ Working and investing on my own coaches since 2014, and my own therapists since 2005.
⦿ Making mistakes that help me learn more about myself.
⦿ Honoring my family’s sacrifices by living my dreams (and wanting the same for you!)
⦿ Becoming reiki-certified, being trauma-informed and currently working on receiving my International Coaching Federation certificate
Throughout my life, I have always taken aligned action to my soul’s calling.
Here’s a 3 minute vulnerable video of the exact moment I decided to leave my job to go full time into my coaching business. This was December 2017.
These days, I am focused on helping women create their own legacy. A legacy that is defined by them and on their own terms.
If you are an established entrepreneur and business leader who is looking to create a holistic life by leading with conscious conversations, creating sustainable systems, and building teams that carry your legacy, work with my team and I through the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle
Are you a mission-driven leader and not fully happy with your job? You want to make a more aligned career change? Want to ask for what you deserve? Check out our career coaching services below.
If you’ve already established yourself in a leadership or executive role and are looking to lead while living a sustainable life without burning out yourself or your team, we are here to hold a supportive space to hold conscious conversations, implement holistic leadership, and prioritize a life led by fulfillment and self-trust.
Meet The Team
When you work with me, you also have access to my team of coaches. As a career and business coach for women of color and allies, I have created an incredible and diverse team to support all my clients.
Elaine Lou Cartas, MA
CEO + Business Strategist | IG: @elainelou_
Elaine is the CEO and visionary of the business. She works with established entrepreneurs to create a more sustainable life through her Color Your Dreams Inner Circle. Elaine also does 1:1 coaching for entrepreneurs at any level, as well as career coaching clients.
Jave Consorte
Virtual Assistant | thecontessadigital.com
Jave is the tech and design guru for Elaine’s business. She’s worked as a marketing officer for 8 years before going into digital marketing. Jave is also a proud mother of 4 kids.
Andres Aguero Jr
Katherine Pomerantz
Parker Stevenson + Corey Whitaker, Evolved Finance
Andrea Sager
Katherine Pomerantz
Parker Stevenson + Corey Whitaker, Evolved Finance
Andrea Sager
Your Support Coaches
All four coaches on our team are Legacy Lifestyle Inner Circle alumni. They serve as Legacy Lifestyle Inner Circle coaches, and also support our 1:1 clients.
Monica Schrock
Copywriting Coach | IG: @unsociallyinclined
Monica is an optimistic, introverted copywriter who’s spent the last 15 years helping 200 clients craft their message to increased sales and donations from double to over ten times. She provides monthly coaching to the Color Your Dreams Inner Circle and 1:1 sessions to support our clients with their messaging and copy.
Katharine Magsaysay
Event Manager
Kat is the Event Manager for the retreats and Color Your Dreams events. Katharine has helped over 500+ clients from around the world and has created impactful change with the way small business owners approach their overall strategy and communication with their clients. Kat checks in with you weekly on your personal and business goals. You also have an opportunity to have a 1:1 session with her.
Caitlin Arnot-Copenhaver
Client Concierge and Assistant + Systems | IG: @caitlingoesvirtual
Caitlin is the go-to person in Elaine’s business for all things client delivery. She is the person behind the onboarding, reminder emails, and systems that keep things running smoothly for our clients. Caitlin previously worked in the non-profit sector for nearly a decade as an administrative manager, honing the skills she uses now to help online business owners and coaches.
Juliana Wise
Certified Project Manager
Want to see if it is a good fit to work together? Schedule a 30 minute Legacy Business and Career Review.
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