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A Note From Carrie

I didn’t build InPowerED from a boardroom. I built it from a kitchen table covered in bills and a heart that wouldn’t quit. Right before my 23-year marriage ended, I found myself on welfare with very little spousal support, trying to figure out how to become the full-time, sole provider for my family—fast before the divorce.

I had skills—years of freelance PR, storytelling, and partnership building—but I didn’t have a clear path to “employable.” I needed the language employers use, the tools they expect, and, most urgently, health insurance for my kid. I learned how to translate my scrappy, do-what-it-takes experience into a resume that would pass the first screen, land interviews and solidify job offers. I learned how to set SMART goals that were Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—because survival required a plan, not just grit. As I navigated the welfare system while trying to find work, I realized that there was no bridge from poverty to sustainability. I vowed that I would fix the system in my local community. As I became employed over the years, I kept my Medicaid card in my wallet as a reminder of both the safety net that kept us afloat and the promise I made to climb out.

That journey is the blueprint for InPowerED.

In collaboration with Utah Valley University, we created a seven-week, career-essentials track that teaches exactly what I needed then: current workplace tools, real-world practice, coaching, and a community that says, “You’re not alone. We’ll walk with you.” And because a training without a paycheck is a broken bridge, we added a placement agency that connects graduates directly with Utah employers ready to invest in their growth—so moms can move from surviving to thriving, with income, benefits, and a future.

InPowerED is the program I wished existed the day I chose to start over.

It’s the hand I needed on my back when I felt like I was falling. It’s proof that divorce-driven poverty doesn’t get the final word—that with the right skills, support, and opportunities, single mothers can provide for their families as loyal, high-value employees and rebuild lives they’re proud of.

I built this so no mom has to white-knuckle that bridge alone. We are in it together.

-Carrie

ReFind Resilience: Real stories + practical tools for rebuilding after setbacks, hosted by Carrie Hill. ReFind Resilience turns hard-won lessons into action you can use. Podcast sponsorships go toward helping provide scholarships for InPowerED applicants in need.
Real talk. Real tools. Resilience, re-found.

Workshops: Book a ReFind Resilience workshop for your company to learn more about navigating resilience in life’s hardest challenges, while supporting the mission to stop divorce-driven poverty.

Carrie Hill brings heart, strategy, and purpose to every project she leads.

Carrie Hill brings heart, strategy, and purpose to everything she builds.

As the founder of CHill Consulting Agency, she’s spent over two decades transforming authentic storytelling into results-driven PR for values-first organizations—especially those supporting women, children, veterans, and mental health.

At CHill Consulting, communication is collaboration. For 20+ years, Carrie has proven that the strongest brands are built on authentic partnerships, clear strategy, and meaningful engagement. From PR and content creation to strategic partnerships, nonprofit alignment, and media outreach—her team listens first, invests fully, and keeps your mission front and center.

Through CHill Media, she amplifies conversations that matter—storytelling and candid discussions around social issues, community needs, and nonprofit missions including child sexual abuse prevention, suicide awareness, veteran mental health, women’s empowerment, and spirituality. These conversations spark awareness, growth, and community connection.

Carrie also hosts the ReFind Resilience Podcast, spotlighting authors, founders, and everyday heroes who prove that resilience isn’t a one-time act—it’s a lifelong practice.

Her most personal work, the InPowerED Program (in collaboration with Utah Valley University), helps single mothers rebuild after divorce through a seven-week workforce re-entry course focused on confidence, career skills, and real employer connections.

Through InPowerED on Stage, Carrie brings her advocacy to life—championing mental health, resilience, and the fight against divorce-driven poverty. Carrie’s philosophy is simple: authentic storytelling connects, empowers, and transforms—turning adversity into advocacy and purpose into impact.

Terry Lyman is passionate about building bridges between businesses and social impact initiatives. As a leader with Online Image®, a digital marketing company that has served more than 25,000 businesses worldwide, Terry brings a wealth of experience in helping organizations grow, scale, and connect with their communities.

In his role with the InPowerED Program, Terry focuses on cultivating partnerships with Utah Valley businesses and beyond to create pathways that help stop divorce-driven poverty.

By linking employers with single-divorced mothers who graduate from InPowerED’s UVU-based training, he ensures that companies gain motivated, career-ready employees while participants secure the stability and confidence needed to thrive.

Terry’s “why” is rooted in his belief that economic empowerment begins with opportunity. By engaging businesses to invest not only in talent but in the future of families, he helps align corporate growth with community transformation. His work exemplifies the power of partnership—where resilience meets resources to create lasting change.

The WHY with Carrie

Where Else Can You Find Carrie?

Founder & Chief Storyteller, CHill Consulting Agency | Host, ReFind Resilience Podcast | Co-Creator, InPowerED Program

Terry Lyman

Business Partnership Director, InPowered Program | Executive at Online Image®

Co-Founder, InPowerED

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