Elaine Lou Cartas- Success on her own terms.
Elaine Lou Cartas’ journey is a powerful testament to the impact of self-discovery, determination, and passion. Initially, Elaine was the epitome of academic excellence—a straight-A student and Valedictorian, always striving to please others and follow the rules. However, upon graduating with a Master’s in Leadership and Management, she had an epiphany: she had been living according to others’ expectations, not her own desires.
At the young age of 22, Elaine had already demonstrated her leadership abilities by successfully managing a team of five and advocating for raises. But she craved more—she wanted to create something that was hers, something that could make a meaningful difference in the world. This led her to establish her own Executive Career Coaching Business, with a focus on supporting women of color and their allies. https://elainelou.com/
**A Flourishing Business**
Elaine’s business quickly gained traction, and what began as a career coaching service soon expanded into business coaching as well. Over the past seven years, she has served over 5,000 clients across 58 countries, helping them land their dream careers and create business opportunities through conscious conversations and sustainable strategies. Her success has not only been recognized by her clients but also by prominent organizations—Elaine is an award-winning business coach, recognized as the #1 thought leader by *LA Weekly*, the best leadership and executive coach by *MSN*, and a top career coach for women by *Life Coach Magazine*.
**Beyond Coaching**
Elaine’s influence goes far beyond one-on-one coaching. As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, she offers courses on career transitions and identity crises. She has also partnered with top institutions like Brown University, Penn State, USC, and over 30 other universities and local governments to provide empowering online courses.
Her work has been featured in Forbes and Business Insider, and she has spoken at Fortune 500 companies like Universal Music Studios. Elaine’s focus on building genuine, transformational relationships has led her clients to remarkable successes, including multi-seven-figure revenues.
**Support and Growth**
Elaine credits part of her business’s rapid growth to the support she received from the NEW- Women’s Business Center. With the guidance and resources provided by the center, including IBISWORLD Industry reports on management consulting, business coaching, attending LIVE PLAN Business Planning workshops with in-depth consultations, Elaine was able to create a sustainable and growing business. She praises our efforts, stating that the business plan we helped her craft has been crucial in maintaining her success and securing additional funding.
**Personal Fulfillment and Legacy**
Elaine Lou Cartas is a trailblazer in her field, based in Los Angeles, where she practices Muay Thai and works with a select 24 clients, providing focused guidance to help them achieve success within six to twelve months. Her journey from a rule-following student to a pioneering business coach for women of color is a story of both business success and personal fulfillment, inspiring others to define success on their own terms.
As we celebrate World Entrepreneur Day on August 21, we are honored to feature Elaine as part of our remarkable lineup of speakers. This year’s theme, Global Trade, invites us to explore new horizons, and Elaine’s journey powerfully illustrates the transformative impact of purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
“I have loved working with NEW Women’s Business Center, they helped me create an amazing business plan to create a sustainable business and receive more funding. Additionally, their events have been helpful in finding more opportunities. I already recommend them to others and will continue to recommend.” Elaine Lou Cartas https://elainelou.com/
Cynthia Rameriz
Program Assistant
cramirez@neworg.us
818-630-9067
